UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K
(Mark One) 
xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 20162019
or
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to                  

Commission File No. 1-12235
Triumph Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
51-0347963
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
899 Cassatt Road, Suite 210, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(610) 251-1000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
(Title of each class)
TGI
New York Stock Exchange
(Name of each exchange on which registered)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
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As of September 30, 2015,2018, the aggregate market value of the shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $2,041 million.$1,150 million. Such aggregate market value was computed by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on September 30, 2015.2018. For purposes of making this calculation only, the Registrant has defined affiliates as including all directors and executive officers.
The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, on May 25, 201617, 2019 was 49,521,405.49,904,760.

Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the following document are incorporated herein by reference:
The Proxy Statement of Triumph Group, Inc. to be filed in connection with our 20162019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated in part in Part III hereof, as specified herein.

Table of Contents

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PART I
Item 1.Business

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to our future operations and prospects, including statements that are based on current projections and expectations about the markets in which we operate, and management's beliefs concerning future performance and capital requirements based upon current available information. Such statements are based on management's beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. When used in this document, words like "may," "might," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "believe," "potential," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from management's current expectations. AdditionalFor example, there can be no assurance that additional capital maywill not be required and,or that additional capital, if so, may notrequired, will be available on reasonable terms, if at all, at thesuch times and in thesuch amounts we need.as may be needed by us. In addition to these factors, and others described elsewhere in this report,among other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, include competitive and cyclical factors relating to the aerospace industry, dependence of some of our businesses on key customers, requirements of capital, product liabilities in excess of insurance,are uncertainties relating to the integration of acquired businesses, general economic conditions affecting our business segment, technological developments, limited availabilitysegments, dependence of raw materials or skilled personnel, changes in governmental regulation and oversight, and international hostilities and terrorism.certain of our businesses on certain key customers, the risk that we will not realize all of the anticipated benefits from acquisitions as well as competitive factors relating to the aerospace industry. For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors affecting us, see the Risk Factorsrisk factors described in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect future events."Item 1A. Risk Factors."

General
Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph",Triumph," the "Company", "we", "us","Company," "we," "us," or "our") was incorporated in 1993 in Delaware. Our companies design, engineer, manufacture, repair, overhaul and distributeoverhaul a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraftaerospace and defense systems, components, accessories, subassemblies and systems.structures. We serve a broad, worldwide spectrum of the global aviation industry, including original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, and the full spectrum of military and commercial regional, business and military aircraft and aircraft components, as well as commercial and regional airlines and air cargo carriers.

operators.
Products and Services
We offer a variety of products and services to the aerospace industry through three operating segments: (i) Triumph Aerostructures Group,Integrated Systems, whose companies' revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assemblydevelopment and integrationsupport of proprietary components, subsystems and systems, as well as production of complex assemblies using external designs; (ii) Triumph Aerospace Structures, whose companies supply commercial, business, regional and military manufacturers with large metallic and composite aerostructuresstructures and structural components for the global aerospace OEM market; (ii) Triumph Aerospace Systems Group, whose companies design, engineerproduce close-tolerance parts primarily to customer designs and manufacturemodel-based definition, including a wide range of proprietaryaluminum, hard metal and build-to-print components, assemblies and systems also for the OEM market;composite structure capabilities; and (iii) Triumph Aftermarket Services Group,Product Support, whose companies serve aircraft fleets, notablyprovide full life cycle solutions for commercial, airlines, the U.S.regional and military and cargo carriers, through the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components and accessories manufactured by third parties.aircraft.
Our Aerostructures GroupIntegrated Systems' utilizes its capabilities to design, manufactureinclude hydraulic, mechanical and buildelectromechanical actuation, power and control; a complete metallicsuite of aerospace gearbox solutions, including engine accessory gearboxes and composite aerostructureshelicopter transmissions; active and structural components. This group also includes companies performing complex manufacturing, machiningpassive heat exchange technology; fuel pumps, fuel metering units and forming processes forFull Authority Digital Electronic Control fuel systems; hydro-mechanical and electromechanical primary and secondary flight controls; and a full range of structural components, as well as complete assemblies and subassemblies. This group services the fullbroad spectrum of aerospace customers, which include aerospace OEMs and the top-tier manufacturers who supply them and airlines, air cargo carriers, and domestic and foreign militaries.surface treatment options.
The products that companies within this group design, manufacture, build and repair include:
Acoustic and thermal insulation systemsEngine nacelles
Aircraft wingsFlight control surfaces
Composite and metal bondingHelicopter cabins
Composite ducts and floor panelsPrecision machined parts
Comprehensive processing servicesStretch-formed leading edges and fuselage skins
EmpennagesWing spars and stringers
Our Aerospace Systems Group utilizes its capabilities to design and engineer mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic and hydromechanical control systems, while continuing to broaden the scope of detailed parts and assemblies that we supply to the aerospace market. Customers typically return such systems to us for repairs and overhauls and spare parts. This group services the full spectrum of aerospace customers, which include aerospace OEMs and the top-tier manufacturers who supply them and airlines, air cargo carriers, and domestic and foreign militaries.


The products that companies within this group design, engineer, build and repair include:
Aircraft and engine mountedengine-mounted accessory drivesThermal control systems and components
Cargo hooksHigh lift actuation
Cockpit control leversHydraulic systems and components
Comprehensive processing servicesControl system valve bodiesLanding gear actuation systems
Control system valve bodiesElectronic engine controlsLanding gear components and assemblies
Electronic engine controlsMain engine gear box assemblies
Exhaust nozzles and ductingMain fuel pumpsengine gear box assemblies
Geared transmissions and drive train componentsMain fuel pumps
Fuel-metering unitsSecondary flight control systems
Fuel metering unitsVibration absorbers
Our Aftermarket Services GroupAerospace Structures' performsproducts include wings, wing boxes, fuselage panels, horizontal and vertical tails, and subassemblies such as floor grids. Aerospace Structures also has the capability to engineer detailed structural designs in metal and composites. Aerospace Structures capabilities also include advanced composite and interior structures, joining processes such as welding,

autoclave bonding and conventional mechanical fasteners and a variety of special processes, including super plastic titanium forming, aluminum and titanium chemical milling and surface treatments.
The products that companies within this group design, manufacture, build and repair include:
Aircraft wingsFlight control surfaces
Composite and metal bondingHelicopter cabins
Engine nacellesIntegrated testing and certification services
Comprehensive processing servicesStretch-formed leading edges and fuselage skins
EmpennagesWing spars and stringers
Acoustic and thermal insulation systemsComposite ducts and floor panels
Product Support's extensive product and service offerings include full post-delivery value chain services that simplify the maintenance, repair and overhaul services ("MRO") supply chain. Through its ground support equipment maintenance, component MRO and supplies spare parts for the commercialpostproduction supply chain activities, Product Support is positioned to provide integrated planeside repair solutions globally. Capabilities include metallic and military aviation industrycomposite aircraft structures; nacelles; thrust reversers; interiors; auxiliary power units; and primarily services the world's airlinea wide variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and air cargo carrier customers. This group also designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls aftermarket aerospace gas turbine engine components, offers comprehensive MRO solutions, leasing packages, exchange programs and parts and services to airline, air cargo and third-party overhaul facilities. We also continue to develop Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") approved Designated Engineering Representative ("DER") proprietary repair procedures for the components we repair and overhaul, which range from detailed components to complex subsystems.mechanical accessories. Companies in our Aftermarket Services GroupProduct Support repair and overhaul various components for the aviation industry including:
Air cycle machinesBlades and vanes
APUsCabin panes, shades, light lenses and other components
Constant speed drivesCombustors
Engine and airframe accessoriesStators
Flight control surfacesTransition ducts
Integrated drive generatorsSidewalls
NacellesLight assemblies
Remote sensorsOverhead bins
Thrust reversersFuel bladder cells
Certain financial information about our three segments is set forth in Note 212 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."
Effective April 2016, the Company announced that it is realigning into four business units to better meet the evolving needs of its customers. The new structure better supports our go-to-market strategies and will allow us to more effectively satisfy the needs of our customers while continuing to deliver on our commitments, accelerate organic growth and drive predictable profitability. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, our segment financial performance information will be presented in accordance with these new four business units.
The four business units are as follows:
Integrated Systems. Provides integrated solutions including design, development and support of proprietary components, subsystems and systems, as well as production of complex assemblies using external designs.  Capabilities include hydraulic, mechanical and electro-mechanical actuation, power and control; a complete suite of aerospace gearbox solutions including engine accessory gearboxes and helicopter transmissions; active and passive heat exchange technology; fuel pumps, fuel metering units and Full Authority Digital Electronic Control fuel systems; hydro-mechanical and electromechanical primary and secondary flight controls; and a broad spectrum of surface treatment options.

Aerospace Structures. Supplies commercial, business, regional and military manufacturers with large metallic and composite structures. Products include wings, wing boxes, fuselage panels, horizontal and vertical tails and sub-assemblies such as floor grids. Inclusive of the former Vought Aircraft Division, Aerospace Structures also has the capability to engineer detailed structural designs in metal and composites.
Precision Components. Produces close-tolerance parts primarily to customer designs and model-based definition, including a wide range of aluminum, hard metal and composite structure capabilities. Capabilities include complex machining, gear manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, forming, advanced composite and interior structures, joining processes such as welding, autoclave bonding and conventional mechanical fasteners and a variety of special processes including: super plastic titanium forming, aluminum and titanium chemical milling and surface treatments.
Product Support. Provides full life cycle solutions for commercial, regional and militaryaircraft.Triumph’s extensive product and service offerings include full post-delivery value chain services that simplify the MRO supply chain. Through its line maintenance, component MRO and postproduction supply chain activities, Triumph’s Product Support group is positioned to provide integrated planeside repair solutions globally. Capabilities include fuel tank repair, metallic and composite aircraft structures, nacelles, thrust reversers, interiors, auxiliary power units and a wide variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and mechanical accessories.
Proprietary Rights
We benefit from our proprietary rights relating to designs, engineering and manufacturing processes, and repair and overhaul procedures. For some products, our unique manufacturing capabilities are required by the customer's specifications or designs, thereby necessitating reliance on us for the production of such specially designed products.
We view our name and mark, as well as the Vought and Embee tradenames,trademark as significant to our business as a whole. Our products are protected by a portfolio of patents, trademarks, licenses or other forms of intellectual property that expire at various dates in the future. We continually develop and acquire new intellectual property and consider all of our intellectual property to be valuable. However, based on the broad scope of our product lines, management believes that the loss or expiration of any single intellectual property right would not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, our financial position, or our business segments. Our policy is to file applications and obtain patents for our new products as appropriate, including product modifications and improvements. While patents generally expire 20 years after the patent application filing date, new patents are issued to us on a regular basis.
In our overhaul and repair businesses, OEMs of equipment that we maintain for our customers often include language in repair manuals that relate to their equipment, asserting broad claims of proprietary rights to the contents of the manuals used in our operations. There can be no assurance that OEMs will not try to enforce such claims, including the possible use of legal proceedings. In the event of such legal proceedings, there can be no assurance that such actions against the Company will be unsuccessful. However, we believe that our use of manufacture and repair manuals is lawful.

Raw Materials and Replacement Parts
We purchase raw materials, primarily consisting of extrusions, forgings, castings, aluminum and titanium sheets and shapes, and stainless steel alloys, from various vendors. We also purchase replacement parts, which are utilized in our various repair and overhaul operations. We believe that the availability of raw materials to us is adequate to support our operations.
Sales, Marketing and Engineering
While each of our operating companies maintains responsibility for selling and marketing its specific products, we have developed two marketing teams at the group level who are focused on cross-selling our broad capabilities. One team supports the AerostructuresIntegrated Systems and Aerospace Systems GroupsStructures and the other the Aftermarket Services Group.team supports Product Support. These teams are responsible for selling systems, integrated assemblies and repair and overhaul services, reaching across our operating companies, to our OEM, military, airline and air cargo customers. In certain limited cases, we use independent, commission-based representatives to serve our customers' changing needs and the current trends in some of the markets and geographic regions in which we operate.
The two group-level marketing teams operate as the front-end of the selling process, establishing or maintaining relationships, identifying opportunities to leverage our brand, and providing service for our customers. Each individual operating company is responsible for its own technical support, pricing, manufacturing, and product support. Also, within the Aerospace Systems Group,Product Support, we have created a group engineering function to provide integrated solutions to meet our customer needs by designing systems that integrate the capabilities of our companies.

Also, we are increasingly meeting our customers' needs by designing systems that integrate the extended capabilities of our companies.
A significant portion of our government and defense contracts are awarded on a competitive bidding basis. We generally do not bid or act as the primary contractor but will typically bid and act as a subcontractor on contracts on a fixed-price basis. We generally sell to our other customers on a fixed-price, negotiated contract, or purchase order basis.
When subcontracting, there is a risk of nonperformance by our subcontractors which could lead to disputes regarding quality, cost or impacts to production schedules. Additionally, economic environment changes, including Brexit, trade sanctions, tariffs, and budgetary constraints affecting the prime contractor and our subcontractors may adversely affect their ability to meet or support our performance requirements.
Backlog
We have a number of long-term agreements with several of our customers. These agreements generally describe the terms under which the customer may issue purchase orders to buy our products and services during the term of the agreement. These terms typically include a list of the products or repair services customers may purchase, initial pricing, anticipated quantities and, to the extent known, delivery dates. In tracking and reporting our backlog, however, we only include amounts for which we have actual purchase orders with firm delivery dates or contract requirements generally within the next 24 months, which primarily relate to sales to our OEM customer base. Purchase orders issued by our aftermarket customers are usually completed within a short period of time. As a result, our backlog data relates primarily to the OEM customers. The backlog information set forth below does not include the sales that we expect to generate from long-term agreements for which we do not have actual purchase orders with firm delivery dates.
As of March 31, 20162019, we had outstanding purchase orders representing an aggregate invoice price of approximately $4.15$3.74 billion,, of which $2.96$1.45 billion, $1.15$2.28 billion and $37$22 million relate related to the Aerostructures Group, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems GroupStructures and the Aftermarket Services Group,Product Support, respectively. As of March 31, 2015,2018, our continuing operations had outstanding purchase orders representing an aggregate invoice price of approximately $5.03$4.50 billion, of which $3.74$1.34 billion, $1.24$3.13 billion and $42$27 million related to the Aerostructures Group, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems GroupStructures and the Aftermarket Services Group,Product Support, respectively. The sharp decline in backlog was due to the production rate reductions on key programs such as Boeing 747-8, 777 and G450/G550. Of the existing backlog of $4.15$3.74 billion, approximately $1.50$1.45 billion will not be shipped by March 31, 2017.2020.
Dependence on Significant Customers
For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, the Boeing Company ("Boeing") represented approximately 38%31%, 42%31% and 45%35%, respectively, of our net sales, covering virtually every Boeing plant and product.
For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 2014,2017, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") represented approximately 12%11%, 9%13% and 8%12%, respectively, of our net sales, covering several of Gulfstream's products.
A significant reduction in sales to Boeing and/or Gulfstream wouldmay have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
United States and International Operations
Our revenues from customers in the United States for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ,were approximately $3,088 million, $3,136 million, and $3,142 million, respectively. Our revenues from customers in all other countries for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were approximately $798 million, $753 million, and $622 million, respectively.
As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, our long-lived assets located in the United States were approximately $2,746 million and $3,683 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, our long-lived assets located in all other countries were approximately $347 million and $367 million, respectively.

Competition
We compete primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerostructures manufacturers, systems suppliers and component manufacturers, some of which are divisions or subsidiaries of other large companies, in the manufacture of aircraft structures, systems components, subassemblies and detail parts. OEMs are increasingly focusing on assembly and integration activities while outsourcing more manufacturing and, therefore, are less of a competitive force than in previous years.
Competition for the repair and overhaul of aviation components comes from four primary sources, some of whom possess greater financial and other resources than we have: OEMs, major commercial airlines, government support depots, and other independent repair and overhaul companies. Some major commercial airlines continue to own and operate their own service centers, while others have begun to sell or outsource their repair and overhaul services to other aircraft operators or third parties. Large domestic and foreign airlines that provide repair and overhaul services typically provide these services not only for their own aircraft but for other airlines as well. OEMs also maintain service centers which provide repair and overhaul services for the components they manufacture. Many governments maintain aircraft support depots in their military organizations that maintain and repair the aircraft they operate. Other independent service organizations also compete for the repair and overhaul business of other users of aircraft components.

Participants in the aerospace industry compete primarily on the basis of breadth of technical capabilities, quality, turnaround time, capacity and price.
Government Regulation and Industry Oversight
The aerospace industry is highly regulated in the United States by the FAAFederal Aviation Administration ("FAA") and in other countries by similar agencies. We must be certified by the FAA and, in some cases, by individual OEMs, in order to engineer and service parts and components used in specific aircraft models. If material authorizations or approvals were revoked or suspended, our operations would be adversely affected. New and more stringent government regulations may be adopted, or industry oversight heightened, in the future and these new regulations, if enacted, or any industry oversight, if heightened, may have an adverse impact on us.
We must also satisfy the requirements of our customers, including OEMs, that are subject to FAA regulations, and provide these customers with products and repair services that comply with the government regulations applicable to aircraft components used in commercial flight operations. The FAA regulates commercial flight operations and requires that aircraft components meet its stringent standards. In addition, the FAA requires that various maintenance routines be performed on aircraft components, and we currently satisfy these maintenance standards in our repair and overhaul services. Several of our operating locations are FAA-approved repair stations.
Generally, the FAA only grants licenses for the manufacture or repair of a specific aircraft component, rather than the broader licenses that have been granted in the past. The FAA licensing process may be costly and time-consuming. In order to obtain an FAA license, an applicant must satisfy all applicable regulations of the FAA governing repair stations. These regulations require that an applicant have experienced personnel, inspection systems, suitable facilities and equipment. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a need for the license. Because an applicant must procure manufacturing and repair manuals from third parties relating to each particular aircraft component in order to obtain a license with respect to that component, the application process may involve substantial cost.
The license approval processes for the European Aviation Safety Agency ("EASA"), which regulates this industry in the European Union,Union; the Civil Aviation Administration of China,China; and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities are similarly stringent, involving potentially lengthy audits. EASA was formed in 2002 and is handling most of the responsibilities of the national aviation authorities in Europe, such as the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.
Our operations are also subject to a variety of worker and community safety laws. For example, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or OSHA,("OSHA"), mandates general requirements for safe workplaces for all employees in the United States. In addition, OSHA provides special procedures and measures for the handling of hazardous and toxic substances. Specific safety standards have been promulgated for workplaces engaged in the treatment, disposal or storage of hazardous waste. We believe that our operations are in material compliance with OSHA's health and safety requirements.

Environmental Matters
Our business, operations and facilities are subject to numerous stringent federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulation by government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"). Among other matters, these regulatory authorities impose requirements that regulate the emission, discharge, generation, management, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials, pollutants and contaminants, govern public and private response actions to hazardous or regulated substances which may be or have been released to the environment, and require us to obtain and maintain licenses and permits in connection with our operations. This extensive regulatory framework imposes significant compliance burdens and risks on us. Although management believes that our operations and our facilities are in material compliance with such laws and regulations, future changes in these laws, regulations or interpretations thereof or the nature of our operations or regulatory enforcement actions which may arise, may require us to make significant additional capital expenditures to ensure ongoing compliance or engage in the future.remedial actions.
Certain of our facilities, including facilities acquired and operated by us or one of our subsidiaries have at one time or another been under active investigation for environmental contamination by federal or state agencies when acquired, and at least in some cases, continue to be under investigation or subject to remediation for potential environmental contamination.remediation. We are frequently indemnified by prior owners or operators and/or present owners of the facilities for liabilities which we incur as a result of these investigations and the environmental contamination found which pre-dates our acquisition of these facilities, subject to certain limitations. We also maintain a pollution liability policy that provides coverage for certain material liabilities associated with the clean-up of on-site pollution conditions, as well as defense and indemnity for certain third-party suits (including Superfund liabilities at third-party sites), in each case, to the extent not otherwise indemnified. This policy applies to all of our manufacturing and assembly operations worldwide. Also, as we proceed with our plans to exit certain facilities as part of restructuring and related initiatives, the need for remediation for potential environmental contamination could be

identified. If we are required to pay the expenses related to environmental liabilities because neither indemnification nor insurance coverage is available, these expenses could have a material adverse effect on us.
Employees
As of March 31, 2016,2019, we employed 14,60210,776 persons, of whom 3,4652,539 were management employees, 12574 were sales and marketing personnel, 782502 were technical personnel, 889383 were administrative personnel and 9,3417,278 were production workers. Our segments were composed of the following employees: Aerostructures GroupIntegrated Systems - 9,5952,894 persons, Aerospace Systems GroupStructures - 3,5676,962 persons, Aftermarket Services GroupProduct Support - 1,311751 persons, and Corporate - 129169 persons.
Several of our subsidiaries are parties to collective bargaining agreements with labor unions. Under those agreements, we currently employ approximately 1,9072,101 full-time employees. Currently, approximately 13%19% of our permanent employees are represented by labor unions and approximately 51%63% of net sales are derived from the facilities at which at least some employees are unionized. The collective bargaining agreement with our union employees with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility has expired. As of May 11, 2016, the workforce in Spokane of approximately 400 employees has elected to strike. While we are currently in negotiations with the workforce, we have implemented plans to continue production in Spokane with support from other locations. Of the 1,9072,101 employees represented by unions, 591no employees are working under contracts that have expired or will expire within oneexpired.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Stuart, Florida facility production and 475maintenance employees elected the United Autoworkers of America, Local #2505, to represent them in our Red Oak, Texascollective bargaining with the Company.  As of March 31, 2019, the union and 386 employeesthe Company were still engaged in our Tulsa, Oklahoma facilities have not yet negotiated initial contracts. contract discussions.
Our inability to negotiate an acceptable contract with any of theseour labor unions could result in strikes by the affected workers and increased operating costs as a result of higher wages or benefits paid to union members. If the unionized workers were to engage in a strike or other work stoppage, or other employees were to become unionized, we could experience a significant disruption of our operations and higher ongoing labor costs, which could have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Research and Development Expenses
Certain information about our research and development expenses for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 is available in Note 2 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."

Executive Officers
Our current executive officers are:
NameAge Position
Daniel J. Crowley5356
 President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
Jeffrey L. McRaeJames F. McCabe, Jr.5256
 Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
John B. Wright, IIJennifer H. Allen6247
 Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Lance R. Turner48
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Thomas A. Quigley, III3942
 Vice President and Controller
Thomas HoltzhumFrank Dubey5956
 Executive Vice President, Integrated Systems
MaryLou ThomasPeter K. Wick53
Acting Executive Vice President, Aerospace Structures
Rick Rozenjack5749
 Executive Vice President, Precision ComponentsAerospace Structures
Michael AbramWilliam Kircher6352
 Executive Vice President, Product Support
Richard Lovely57
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Daniel J. Crowley was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company on January 4, 2016. Previously, Mr. Crowley served as a corporate vice president and President of twoIntegrated Defense Systems at Raytheon Company business areasfrom 2013 until 2015, and as President of Network Centric Systems at Raytheon Company from 2010 through 2015.until 2013. Prior to joining Raytheon Company, Mr. Crowley served as Chief Operating Officer of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics after holding a series of increasingly responsible assignments across its space, electronics, and aeronautics sectors.
Jeffrey L. McRaeJames F. McCabe, Jr. has been our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since February 2014.August 2016. He joined the Company from Steel Partners Holdings where he served in a number of roles from 2007 to 2016, including the following: Senior Vice President and CFO, President, Shared Services, and Senior Vice President and CFO of its affiliates Handy & Harman and Steel Excel. Prior to joining Steel Partners Holdings, Mr. McRae was named President of Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division in October 2013, having previouslyMcCabe served as Vice President, Finance and Treasurer of Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Integrated Programs DivisionAmerican Water’s Northeast Region from 2004 to 2007, and Chief Financial Officer for Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division,President and CFO of Teleflex Aerospace from 1991 to 2003, which served the global aviation industry. He has previously qualified as a position he had assumed upon the completion of Triumph’s acquisition of Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. in June 2010. Prior to the acquisition, Mr. McRae hadcertified public accountant and Six Sigma Green Belt, and served as Vought’s Vice Presidenta member of Business Operations,the Board of Governors and had been employed by the Company since 2007.Civil Aviation Council Executive Committee for the Aerospace Industries Association.

John B. Wright, IIJennifer H. Allen has been a Senior Vice President and our General Counsel and Secretary since 2004.September 2018. She joined Triumph Group from CIRCOR International, Inc. where she was Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary from 2016 to 2018.  Previously, she was Vice President & Associate General Counsel – Corporate for BAE Systems, Inc., from 2010 to 2016, a member of the mergers and acquisition group in the New York office of Jones Day from 2005 to 2010, and a member of the business and finance group in the Philadelphia office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP from 1996 to 2001.
Lance R. Turner was appointed our Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in September 2017. From 20012013 until he joined us,September 2017, Mr. Wright was a partner with the law firmTurner served as Vice President of Ballard Spahr LLP, where he practiced corporateHuman Resources for CenturyLink, Inc.; and securities law.from 2000 until 2013, as Senior Director of Human Resources for Honeywell.
Thomas A. Quigley, III has been our Vice President and Controller since November 2012, and serves as the Company's principal accounting officer. Mr. Quigley haspreviously served as the Company's SEC Reporting Manager since January 2009.from 2009 to 2012. From June 2002 until joining Triumph in 2009, Mr. Quigley held various roles within the audit practice of KPMG LLP, including Senior Audit Manager.
Thomas HolzthumFrank Dubey was appointed our Executive Vice President, Integrated Systems in April 2016. Prior thereto, he served as Corporate Vice President-Systems since 2013 with responsibility for eight Triumph Group companies in the Aerospace Systems segment.November 2018. He joined Triumph in 1998 with the acquisition of Frisby Aerospace,Company from Thales InFlyt Experience where he heldwas the position of Group Director, Hydraulics. Mr. Holzthum previously served as President of Triumph Actuation Systems-Connecticut and more recentlyChief Operating Officer since 2017. Previously, he also led the successful integration ofEngine and Fuel Systems Divisions at Eaton from 2005 to 2009 and the hydraulic actuation business of GE Aviation after its acquisition.Control Systems Division at Parker Hannifin from 2012 to 2016.
MaryLou ThomasPeter K.A. Wick was appointed actingour Executive Vice President, Aerospace Structures in April 2016. Prior thereto, she was Corporate Vice President -  Composites, Structures and Interiors business area with operations in the United States, Mexico, Thailand and U.K. Ms. Thomas has more than thirty years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, including service at Lockheed, Boeing and the Company.
Rick Rosenjack was appointed Executive Vice President, Precision Components in April 2016.December 2017. He previously served as CorporateExecutive Vice President-Structures responsiblePresident, Triumph Precision Components in 2017and, prior to that, served as Vice President, Contracts for the Triumph Structures’ group of companies, having joined Triumph in October 2014.Group from 2016 to 2017, overseeing all contract-related activities and lead negotiations for major contracts with a primary focus on supply contracts to OEM customers. Prior to joining the Company in 2016, Mr. RosenjackWick spent eight years with GKN Aerospace holding a range of leadership positions, the last of which was VP Commercial for their North American business. Mr. Wick has in excess of 25 years of experience working in the aerospace industry across the commercial and military aviation, space and avionics sectors.
William Kircher was appointed our Executive Vice President, Product Support in September 2018. Prior to joining the company, he served as Chief Operating Officer of HM Dunn AeroSystems,MB Aerospace, a Blackstone portfolio company, from 2016 to 2017 and as CEO of VAS Aero Services, a HIG portfolio company, in 2015. Mr. Kircher also spent 18 years with United Technologies

Corporation in various domestic and international leadership roles including President, UTC Aerospace Singapore, and Vice President, Singapore Overhaul and General Manager of Precision Castparts Corp (PCC) after the acquisition of Heroux Devtek Aerostructures in 2012. Before that, Mr. Rosenjack spent 20 years with Textron, Inc., including five years with Bell Helicopter where he was Senior Vice President of the Commercial Helicopter Business.
Michael Abram was appointed Executive Vice President, Product Supply in April 2016. Since joining Triumph in 2003 as Vice President of OperationsRepair for Triumph Airborne Structures, Mr. Abram has served as Vice President of Triumph Aftermarket Services Group, North AmericaPratt and most recently, Vice President-Aftermarket Services Group, where he was responsible for the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities supporting commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide. Before joining Triumph, he was Vice President of Operations for NORDAM Repair Division. Mr. Abram has extensive international business operations experience establishing start-up MRO facilities in Europe and Singapore.
Richard Lovely was appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources in April 2016. Prior thereto, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources for Houghton International and Executive Vice President, Human Resources for Rohm and Haas.Whitney.
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Item 1A.Risk Factors
Factors that have an adverse impact on the aerospace industry may adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity.
A substantial percentage of our gross profit and operating income derivesresults derive from commercial aviation. Our operations have been focused on designing, engineering, manufacturing, repairing and overhauling a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies and systems. Therefore, our business is directly affected by economic factors and other trends that affect our customers in the aerospace industry, including a possible decrease in outsourcing by OEMs and aircraft operators or projected market growth that may not materialize or be sustainable. We are also significantly dependent on sales to the commercial aerospace market, which has been cyclical in nature with significant downturns in the past. When these economic and other factors adversely affect the aerospace industry, they tend to reduce the overall customer demand for our products and services, which decreases our operating income. Economic and other factors that might affect the aerospace industry may have an adverse impact on our results of operations and liquidity. We have credit exposure to a number of

commercial airlines, some of which have encountered financial difficulties. In addition, an increase in energy costs and the price of fuel to the airlines could result in additional pressure on the operating costs of airlines. The market for jet fuel is inherently volatile and is subject to, among other things, changes in government policy on jet fuel production, fluctuations in the global supply of crude oil and disruptions in oil production or delivery caused by hostility in oil-producing areas. Airlines are sometimes unable to pass on increases in fuel prices to customers by increasing fares due to the competitive nature of the airline industry, and this compounds the pressure on operating costs. Other events of general impact such as natural disasters, war, terrorist attacks againstaffecting the industry or pandemic health crises may lead to declines in the worldwide aerospace industry that could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
In addition, demand for our maintenance, repair and overhaul services is strongly correlated with worldwide flying activity. A significant portion of the MRO activity required on commercial aircraft is mandated by government regulations that limit the total time or number of flights that may elapse between scheduled MRO events. As a result, although short-term deferrals are possible, MRO activity is ultimately required to continue to operate the aircraft in revenue-producing service. Therefore, over the intermediate and long-term, trends in the MRO market are closely related to the size and utilization level of the worldwide aircraft fleet, as reflected by the number of available seat miles, commonly referred to as ASMs, and cargo miles flown. Consequently, conditions or events which contribute to declines in worldwide ASMs and cargo miles flown, such as those mentioned above, could negatively impact our MRO business.
We may not be successful in achieving expected operating efficiencies and sustaining or improving operating expense reductions, and may experience business disruptions associated with restructuring, facility consolidations, realignment, cost reduction and other strategic initiatives.
Over the past several years we have implemented a number of restructuring, realignment and cost reduction initiatives, including facility consolidations, organizational realignments and reductions in our workforce. While we have realized some efficiencies from these actions, we may not realize the benefits of these initiatives to the extent we anticipated. Further, such benefits may be realized later than expected, and the ongoing difficulties in implementing these measures may be greater than anticipated, which could cause us to incur additional costs or result in business disruptions. In addition, if these measures are not successful or sustainable, we may be compelled to undertake additional realignment and cost reduction efforts, which could result in significant additional charges. Moreover, if our restructuring and realignment efforts prove ineffective, our ability to achieve our other strategic and business plan goals may be adversely affected.
Changes in levels of U.S. Government defense spending or overall acquisition priorities could negatively impact our financial position and results of operations.
We derive a substantialsignificant portion of our revenue from the U.S. Government, primarily from defense relateddefense-related programs with the U.S. Department of Defense ("U.S. DoD"). Levels of U.S. defense spending in future periods are very difficult to predict and subjectmay be impacted by numerous factors such as the political environment, U.S. foreign policy, macroeconomic conditions and the ability of the U.S. Government to significant risks. enact relevant legislation such as authorization and appropriations bills.
In addition, significant budgetary delays and constraints have already resulted in reduced spending levels, and additional reductions may be forthcoming. In August 2011, theThe Budget Control Act (the "Act")of 2011 established limits on U.S. Government discretionary spending, including a reduction of defense spending by approximately $490 billion between the 2012 and 2021 U.S. Government fiscal years. The Act also provided that the defense budget would face “sequestration” cuts of up to an additional $500 billion during that same period to the extent that discretionary spending limits are exceeded. The impact of sequestration cuts has been reduced with respect to FY2016 and FY2017 following the enactment of The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 in November 2015. However,Accordingly, long-term uncertainty remains with respect to overall levels of defense spending and it is likely that U.S. Government discretionary spending levels will continue to be subject to significant pressure, including risk of future sequestration cuts.pressure.
In addition, there continues to be significant uncertainty with respect to program-level appropriations for the U.S. DoD and other government agencies (including NASA) within the overall budgetary framework described above. While the FY2016 appropriations enacted December 2015House and Senate

Appropriations committees included funding for Boeing’s major military programs in fiscal year 2019, such as F/A-18, CH-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache, KC-46A Tanker, UH-60 Black Hawk, Northrop Grumman Global Hawk and P-8V-22 Osprey programs, uncertainty remains about how defense budgets in FY2017fiscal year 2020 and beyond will affect Boeing’sthese programs. We also expect that ongoing concerns regarding the U.S. national debt will continue to place downward pressure on DoD spending levels. Future budget cuts, including cuts mandated by sequestration, or future procurement decisions associated with the authorizations and appropriations process could result in reductions, cancellations, and/or delays of existing contracts or programs. Any of these impacts could have a material effect on the results of the Company’s operations, financial position and/or cash flows.
In addition, as a result of the significant ongoing uncertainty with respect to both U.S. defense spending levels and the nature of the threat environment, we expect the U.S. DoD to continue to emphasize cost-cutting and other efficiency initiatives in its

procurement processes. If we can no longer adjust successfully to these changing acquisition priorities and/or fail to meet affordability targets set by the U.S. DoD customer, our revenues and market share would be further impacted.
Cancellations, reductionsOur business could be negatively affected by cyber or delays in customer orders may adversely affect our results of operations.other security threats or other disruptions.
Our overall operating results are affected by many factors,businesses depend heavily on information technology and computerized systems to communicate and operate effectively. The Company's systems and technologies, or those of third parties on which we rely, could fail or become unreliable due to equipment failures, software viruses, cyber threats, terrorist acts, natural disasters, power failures or other causes. These threats arise in some cases as a result of our role as a defense contractor. Our customers, including the timing of orders from large customersU.S. Government, are increasingly requiring cybersecurity protections and the timing of expenditures to manufacture parts and purchase inventorymandating cybersecurity standards in anticipation of future sales ofour products and services. A large portionwe may incur additional cost to comply with such demands.
Cybersecurity threats are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software; attempts to gain unauthorized access to our sensitive information, including that of our operating expenses are relatively fixed. Because severalcustomers, suppliers, subcontractors, and joint venture partners; and other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in mission critical systems, unauthorized release of our operating locations typically doconfidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data.
Although we utilize various procedures and controls to monitor and mitigate these threats, there can be no assurance that these procedures and controls will be sufficient to prevent security threats from materializing. If any of these events were to materialize, the costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not obtain long-term purchase ordersbe fully insured or commitments from our customers, they must anticipate the future volume of orders based upon the historic purchasing patterns of customersindemnified and upon our discussions with customers as to their anticipated future requirements. These historic patterns may be disrupted by many factors, including changing economic conditions, inventory adjustments, or work stoppages or labor disruptions at our customers' locations. Cancellations, reductions or delays in orders by a customer or group of customers could have a material adverse effect on our business,reputation, operating results and financial condition and results of operations.condition.
Our acquisition strategy exposes us to risks, including the risk that we may not be able to successfully integrate acquired businesses.
We have a consistent strategy to grow, in part, through the acquisition of additional businesses in the aerospace industry and are continuously evaluating various acquisition opportunities, including those outside the United States and those that may have a material impact on our business. Our ability to grow by acquisition is dependent upon, among other factors, the availability of suitable acquisition candidates. Growth by acquisition involves risks thatsubstantial debt could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to operate and grow our business. The terms of our indentures governing our Senior Notes and Revolving Credit Facility impose significant operating results, including difficulties in integratingand financial restrictions on the operationsCompany and personnel of acquired companies, the risk of diverting the attention of senior managementour subsidiaries, which could also adversely affect our operating flexibility and put us at a competitive disadvantage by preventing us from our existing operations, the potential amortization of acquired intangible assets, the potential impairment of goodwillcapitalizing on business opportunities and the potential loss of key employees of acquired companies. Weadditional financing may not be available on terms acceptable to us.
The terms of our indentures governing our Senior Notes, Revolving Credit Facility and Securitization Facility (each as defined in Note 10 of the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements”) impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, which limit our ability to incur liens, sell assets and enter into certain transactions, among other things.  In addition, our debt instruments require us to maintain compliance with financial covenants.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to consummate acquisitions on satisfactory termsmaintain compliance with the covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness in the future or, if any acquisitions are consummated, successfully integratewe fail to do so, that we will be able to obtain waivers from the lenders or amend the covenants. Failure to maintain compliance with these acquired businesses.
A significant decline in business with a key customercovenants could have a material adverse effect on us.our operations.
Boeing, We may periodically need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our debt obligations as they come due, to support our operations and/or Boeing Commercial, Militaryto make acquisitions. Our access to the debt capital markets and Space, represented approximately 38%the cost of borrowings are affected by a number of factors, including market conditions and the strength of our net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, covering virtually every Boeing plantcredit ratings. If we cannot obtain adequate sources of credit on favorable terms, or at all, our business, operating results, and product. Gulfstream represented approximately 12% of our net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, covering several Gulfstream plants and products. As a result, a significant reduction in purchases by Boeing and/or Gulfstreamfinancial condition could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. In addition, some of our other group companies rely significantly on particular customers, the loss of which could have an adverse effect on those businesses.be adversely affected.
The profitability of certain development and production programs depends significantly on the assumptions surrounding satisfactory settlement of claims and assertions.
For certain of our new development programs, we regularly commence work or incorporate customer-requested changes prior to negotiating pricing terms for engineering work or the product which has been modified. We typically have the legal right to negotiate pricing for customer-directed changes. In those cases, we assert to our customers our contractual rights to obtain the additional revenue or cost reimbursement we expect to receive upon finalizing pricing terms. An expected recovery value of these assertions is incorporated into our contract profitability estimates when applying contract accounting. Our inability to recover these expected values, among other factors, could result in the recognition of a forward loss on these programs or a lower than expected profit margin and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In

addition, negotiations over our claims may lead to disputes with our customers that would result in litigation and its associated costs and risks of damages, penalties and injunctive relief, any of which could have a material, adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
We incur risk associated with new programs.programs with new technologies.
New programs with new technologies typically carry risks associated with design responsibility, development of new production tools, hiring and training of qualified personnel, increased capital and funding commitments, ability to meet customer specifications, delivery schedules and unique contractual requirements, supplier performance, subcontractor performance, ability of the customer to meet its contractual obligations to us, and our ability to accurately estimate costs associated with such programs. In addition, any new aircraft program may not generate sufficient demand or may experience technological problems or significant delays in the regulatory certification or manufacturing and delivery schedule. If we were unable to perform our obligations under new programs to the customer's satisfaction or manufacture products at our estimated costs, if we were to experience unexpected fluctuations in raw material prices or supplier problems leading to cost overruns, if we were unable to successfully perform under revised design and manufacturing plans or successfully and equitably resolve claims and assertions, or if a new program in which we had made a significant investment was terminated or experienced weak demand, delays or technological problems, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. This risk includes the potential for

default, quality problems, or inability to meet weight requirements and could result in low margin or forward loss contracts, and the risk of having to write-off inventory or contract assets if itthey were deemed to be unrecoverable over the life of the program. In addition, beginning new work on existing programs also carries risks associated with the transfer of technology, knowledge and tooling.
In order to perform on new programs, we may be required to construct or acquire new facilities requiring additional up-front investment costs. In the case of significant program delays and/or program cancellations, we could be required to bear certain unrecoverable construction and maintenance costs and incur potential impairment charges for the new facilities. Also, we may need to expend additional resources to determine an alternate revenue generating use for the facilities. Likewise, significant delays in the construction or acquisition of a plant site could impact production schedules.
Future volatilityVolatility in the financial markets may impede our ability to successfully access capital markets and ensure adequate liquidity and may adversely affect our customers and suppliers.
Future turmoilTurmoil in the capital markets may impede our ability to access the capital markets when we would like, or need, to raise capital or may restrict our ability to borrow money on favorable terms. Such market conditions could have an adverse impact on our flexibility to react to changing economic and business conditions and on our ability to fund our operations and capital expenditures in the future. In addition, interest rate fluctuations, financial market volatility, or credit market disruptions may also negatively affect our customers' and our suppliers' ability to obtain credit to finance their businesses on acceptable terms. As a result, our customers' need for and ability to purchase our products or services may decrease, and our suppliers may increase their prices, reduce their output or change their terms of sale. If our customers' or suppliers' operating and financial performance deteriorates, or if they are unable to make scheduled payments or obtain credit, our customers may not be able to pay, or may delay payment of, accounts receivable owed to us, and our suppliers may restrict credit or impose different payment terms. Any inability of customers to pay us for our products and services or any demands by suppliers for different payment terms may adversely affect our earnings and cash flow.
Cancellations, reductions or delays in customer orders may adversely affect our results of operations.
Our overall operating results are affected by many factors, including the timing of orders from large customers and the timing of expenditures to manufacture parts and purchase inventory in anticipation of future sales of products and services. A large portion of our operating expenses are relatively fixed. Because several of our operating locations typically do not obtain long-term purchase orders or commitments from our customers, they must anticipate the future volume of orders based upon the historic purchasing patterns of customers and upon our discussions with customers as to their anticipated future requirements. These historic patterns may be disrupted by many factors, including changing economic conditions, inventory adjustments, or work stoppages or labor disruptions at our customers' locations. Cancellations, reductions or delays in orders by a customer or group of customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

A significant decline in business with a key customer could have a material adverse effect on us.
Boeing, or Boeing Commercial, Military and Space, represented approximately 31% of our net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, covering virtually every Boeing plant and product. Gulfstream represented approximately 11% of our net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, covering several Gulfstream plants and products. As a result, a significant reduction in purchases by Boeing and/or Gulfstream could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. In addition, some of our individual companies rely significantly on particular customers, the loss of which could have an adverse effect on those businesses. The Company was notified on April 5, 2019 of production rate adjustments planned by Boeing over the next several months on the 737 MAX from 52 to 42 airplanes per month. The Company does not anticipate a material impact to the Company’s financial performance or forecasts, as the program historically has contributed a single digit percentage of annual revenue.
Our international sales and operations are subject to applicable laws relating to trade, export controls and foreign corrupt practices, the violation of which could adversely affect our operations.
We must comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations of the United States and other countries. United States laws and regulations applicable to us include the Arms Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"), the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the trade sanctions laws and regulations administered by the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"). EAR restricts the export of dual-use products and technical data to certain countries, while ITAR restricts the export of defense products, technical data and defense services. The U.S. Government agencies responsible for administering EAR and ITAR have significant discretion in the interpretation and enforcement of these regulations. We cannot provide services to certain countries subject to United States trade sanctions unless we first obtain the necessary authorizations from OFAC. In addition, we are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act which generally bars bribes or unreasonable gifts to foreign governments or officials.
Violations of these laws or regulations could result in significant additional sanctions, including fines, more onerous compliance requirements, more extensive debarments from export privileges, loss of authorizations needed to conduct aspects of our international business and criminal penalties and may harm our ability to enter into contracts with the U.S. Government. A future violation of ITAR or the other regulations enumerated above could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Any significant disruption from key suppliers of raw materials and key components could delay production and decrease revenue.
We are highly dependent on the availability of essential raw materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum and titanium, and purchased engineered component parts from our suppliers, many of which are available only from single customer-approved sources. Moreover, we are dependent upon the ability of our suppliers to provide raw materials and components that meet our specifications, quality standards and delivery schedules. Our expansionsuppliers' failure to provide expected raw materials or component parts could require us to identify and enter into international markets may increase credit, currency and other risks,contracts with alternate suppliers that are acceptable to both us and our current operationscustomers, which could result in international markets expose ussignificant delays, expenses, increased costs and management distraction and adversely affect production schedules and contract profitability.
We have from time to such risks.time experienced limited interruptions of supply, and we may experience a significant interruption in the future. Our continued supply of raw materials and component parts are subject to a number of risks, including:
As we pursue customers in Asia, South America and other less developed aerospace markets throughout availability of capital to our suppliers;
the world, our inability to ensure the creditworthinessdestruction of our customers in these areas could adversely impactsuppliers' facilities or their distribution infrastructure;
a work stoppage or strike by our overall profitability. In addition,suppliers' employees;
the failure of our suppliers to provide raw materials or component parts of the requisite quality;
the failure of essential equipment at our suppliers' plants;
the failure or shortage of supply of raw materials to our suppliers;
contractual amendments and disputes with operations in Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Thailandour suppliers;
reduction to credit terms; and the United Kingdom, and customers throughout the world, we will be subject to the legal, political, social and regulatory requirements and economic conditions of other jurisdictions. In the future, we may also make additional international capital investments, including further acquisitions of companies outside the United States or companies having operations outside the United States. Risks inherent to international operations include, but are not limited to, the following:
difficulty in enforcing agreements in some legal systems outside the United States;
imposition of additional withholding taxes or other taxes on our foreign income, tariffs or other restrictions on foreign trade and investment, including currency exchange controls;
fluctuations in exchange rates which may affect demand for our products and services and may adversely affect our profitability in U.S. dollars;

inability to obtain, maintain or enforce intellectual property rights;
changes in general economic and politicalgeopolitical conditions in the countriesglobal supply base.

In addition, some contracts with our suppliers for raw materials, component parts and other goods are short-term contracts, which are subject to termination on a relatively short-term basis. The prices of our raw materials and component parts fluctuate depending on market conditions, and substantial increases in prices could increase our operating costs, which, we operate;
unexpected adverse changes in the laws or regulatory requirements outside the United States, including those with respect to environmental protection, export duties and quotas;
failure byas a result of our employees or agents to comply with U.S. laws affecting the activities of U.S. companies abroad;
difficulty with staffing and managing widespread operations; and
difficulty of and costs relating to compliance with the different commercial and legal requirements of the countries in whichfixed-price contracts, we operate.
We may need additional financing for internal growth and acquisitions and capital expenditures and additional financing may not be available on terms acceptableable to us.
A key elementrecoup through increases in the prices of our strategy has been, and continuesproducts.
Due to be, internal growth supplemented by growth through the acquisition of additional aerospace companies and product lines. In order to grow internally,economic difficulty, we may needface pressure to make significant capital expenditures, such as investingrenegotiate agreements resulting in facilities in low-cost countries, andlower margins. Our suppliers may need additional capitaldiscontinue provision of products to do so. Our ability to grow is dependent upon, and may be limited by, among other things, access to markets and conditions of markets, availability under the Credit Facility and the Securitization Facility (each as defined in Note 10 of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements") and by particular restrictions contained in the Credit Facility and our other financing arrangements. In that case, additional funding sources may be needed,us at attractive prices or at all, and we may not be able to obtain such products in the additional capital necessary to pursue our internal growthfuture from these or other providers on the scale and acquisition strategywithin the time periods we require. Furthermore, substitute raw materials or if we can obtain additional financing, the additional financingcomponent parts may not meet the strict specifications and quality standards we and our customers demand, or that the U.S. Government requires. If we are not able to obtain key products on a timely basis and at an affordable cost, or we experience significant delays or interruptions of their supply, revenues from sales of products that use these supplies will decrease.
Significant consolidation by aerospace industry suppliers could adversely affect our business.
The aerospace industry continues to experience consolidation among suppliers and customers, primarily as it pertains to the airlines. Suppliers have consolidated and formed alliances to broaden their product and integrated system offerings and achieve critical mass. This supplier consolidation is in part attributable to aircraft manufacturers more frequently awarding long-term sole-source or preferred supplier contracts to the most capable suppliers, thus reducing the total number of suppliers. This consolidation could cause us to compete against certain competitors with greater financial resources, market penetration and purchasing power. When we purchase component parts and services from suppliers to manufacture our products, consolidation reduces price competition between our suppliers, which could diminish incentives for our suppliers to reduce prices. If this consolidation continues, our operating costs could increase and it may become more difficult for us to be on financial terms that are satisfactory to us.successful in obtaining new customers.
Competitive pressures may adversely affect us.
We have numerous competitors in the aerospace industry. We compete primarily with the top-tier systems integrators and the manufacturers that supply them, some of which are divisions or subsidiaries of OEMs and other large companies that manufacture aircraft components and subassemblies. Our OEM competitors, which include Boeing, Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Bombardier, Cessna, General Electric, Gulfstream, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky, may choose not to outsource production of aerostructures or other components due to, among other things, their own direct labor and overhead considerations, capacity utilization at their own facilities, and desire to retain critical or core skills. Consequently, traditional factors affecting competition, such as price and quality of service, may not be significant determinants when OEMs decide whether to produce a part in-house or to outsource. We also face competition from non-OEM component manufacturers, including Alenia Aeronautica, Fokker Technologies, Fuji Heavy Industries, GKN Westland Aerospace (U.K.), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Spirit AeroSystems and UTC Aerospace Systems. Competition for the repair and overhaul of aviation components comes from three primary sources: OEMs, major commercial airlines and other independent repair and overhaul companies.
We may need to expend significant capital to keep pace with technological developments in our industry.
The aerospace industry is constantly undergoing development and change and it is likely that new products, equipment and methods of repair and overhaul service will be introduced in the future. In order to keep pace with any new developments, such as additive technology, we may need to expend significant capital to purchase new equipment and machines or to train our employees in the new methods of production and service.
The construction of aircraft is heavily regulated and failure to comply with applicable laws could reduce our sales or require us to incur additional costs to achieve compliance, and we may incur significant expenses to comply with new or more stringent governmental regulation.
The aerospace industry is highly regulated in the United States by the FAA and in other countries by similar agencies. We must be certified by the FAA and, in some cases, by individual OEMs in order to engineer and service parts, components and aerostructures used in specific aircraft models. If any of our material authorizations or approvals were revoked or suspended, our operations would be adversely affected. New or more stringent governmental regulations may be adopted, or industry oversight heightened in the future, and we may incur significant expenses to comply with any new regulations or any heightened industry oversight.
Our business could be materially adversely affected by product warranty obligations.
Our operations expose us to potential liability for warranty claims made by customers or third parties with respect to aircraft components that have been designed, manufactured, or serviced by us or our suppliers. Material product warranty obligations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We may not realize our anticipated return on capital commitments made to expand our capabilities.
We continually make significant capital expenditures to implement new processes and to increase both efficiency and capacity. Some of these projects require additional training for our employees and not all projects may be implemented as

anticipated. If any of these projects do not achieve the anticipated increase in efficiency or capacity, our returns on these capital expenditures may be lower than expected.
We may not be successful in achieving expected operating efficiencies and sustaining or improving operating expense reductions, and may experience business disruptions associated with restructuring, facility consolidations, realignment, cost reduction and other strategic initiatives.
Over the past several years, we have implemented a number of restructuring, realignment and cost-reduction initiatives, including facility consolidations, organizational realignments and reductions in our workforce. While we have realized some efficiencies from these actions, we may not realize the benefits of these initiatives to the extent we anticipated. Further, such benefits may be realized later than expected, and the ongoing difficulties in implementing these measures may be greater than anticipated, which could cause us to incur additional costs or result in business disruptions. In addition, if these measures are not successful or sustainable, we may be compelled to undertake additional realignment and cost reduction efforts, which could result in significant additional charges. Moreover, if our restructuring and realignment efforts prove ineffective, our ability to achieve our other strategic and business plan goals may be adversely affected.
Any product liability claims in excess of insurance may adversely affect our financial condition.
Our operations expose us to potential liability for personal injury or death as a result of the failure of an aircraft component that has been serviced by us or the failure of an aircraft component designed or manufactured by us. While we believe that our liability insurance is adequate to protect us from these liabilities, our insurance may not cover all liabilities. Additionally, as the number ofshould insurance companies providingmarket conditions change, general aviation product liability, insurance coverage has decreased in recent years, insurance coverage may not be available in the future at a cost acceptable to us. Any material liability not covered by insurance or for which third-party indemnification is not available could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
The lack of available skilled personnel may have an adverse effect on our operations.
From time to time, some of our operating locations have experienced difficulties in attracting and retaining skilled personnel to design, engineer, manufacture, repair and overhaul sophisticated aircraft components. Our ability to operate successfully could be jeopardized if we are unable to attract and retain a sufficient number of skilled personnel to conduct our business.
Our fixed-price contracts may commit us to unfavorable terms.
A significant portion of our net sales are derived from fixed-price contracts under which we have agreed to provide components or aerostructures for a price determined on the date we entered into the contract. Several factors may cause the costs we incur in fulfilling these contracts to vary substantially from our original estimates, and we bear the risk that increased or unexpected costs may reduce our profit or cause us to sustain losses on these contracts. In a fixed-price contract, we must fully absorb cost overruns, notwithstanding the difficulty of estimating all of the costs we will incur in performing these contracts. Because our ability to terminate contracts is generally limited, we may not be able to terminate our performance requirements under these contracts at all or without substantial liability and, therefore, in the event we are sustaining reduced profits or losses, we could continue to sustain these reduced profits or losses for the duration of the contract term. Our failure to anticipate technical problems, estimate delivery reductions, estimate costs accurately or control costs during performance of a fixed-price contract may reduce our profitability or cause significant losses on programs similar in nature to the forward losses incurred on the Boeing 747-8 ("747-8 program") and Bombardier Global 7000/80007500 contracts.
Due to the size and long-term nature of many of our contracts, we are required by GAAP to estimate sales and expenses relating to these contracts in our financial statements, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated under different assumptions or conditions.
Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). These principles require our management to make estimates and assumptions regarding our contracts that affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Contract accounting requires judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract sales and costs, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total sales and cost at completion is complicated and subject to many variables. While we base our estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances at the time made, actual results may differ materially from those estimated.
Any exposure to environmental liabilities may adversely affect us.
Our business, operations and facilities are subject to numerous stringent federal, state, local, and foreign environmental laws and regulations, and we are subject to potentially significant fines or penalties, including criminal sanctions, if we fail to comply with these requirements. In addition, we could be affected by future laws and regulations, including those imposed in response to climate change concerns and other actions commonly referred to as "green initiatives." Compliance with current and future environmental laws and regulations currently requires and is expected to continue to require significant operating and capital costs.
Pursuant to certain environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of a contaminated site may be held liable for the entire cost of investigation, removal or remediation of hazardous materials at such property, whether orproperty. Innocent Landowner Regulations require an Environmental Site Assessment prior to acquisition to prevent unknowingly acquiring impaired

property.  Once identified, if the transaction continues, the impairment is not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of any hazardous materials.covered by insurance. Although management believes that our operations and facilities are in material compliance with such laws and regulations, future changes in such laws, regulations or interpretations thereof or the nature of our operations or regulatory enforcement actions which may arise, may require us to make significant additional capital expenditures to ensure compliance in the future. Certain of our facilities, including facilities acquired and operated by us or one of our subsidiaries, have at one time or another been under active investigation for environmental contamination by federal or state agencies when acquired and, at least in some cases, continue to be under

investigation or subject to remediation for potential or identified environmental contamination.remediation. Lawsuits, claims and costs involving environmental matters are likely to continue tomay arise in the future. Individual facilities of ours have also been subject to investigation on occasion for possible past waste disposal practices which might have contributed to contamination at or from remote third-party waste disposal sites. In some instances, we are indemnified by prior owners or operators and/or present owners of the facilities for liabilities which we incur as a result of these investigations and the environmental contamination found which pre-dates our acquisition of these facilities, subject to certain limitations, including, but not limited to specified exclusions, deductibles and limitations on the survival period of the indemnity. We also maintain a pollution liability policy that provides coverage, subject to specified limitations, for specified material liabilities associated with the clean-up of certain on-site pollution conditions, as well as defense and indemnity for certain third-party suits (including Superfund liabilities at third-party sites), in each case, to the extent not otherwise indemnified. Also, as we proceed with our plans to exit certain facilities as part of restructuring and related initiatives, the need for remediation for potential environmental contamination could be identified. However, if we are required to pay the expenses related to environmental liabilities because neither indemnification nor insurance coverage is available, these expenses could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
Our expansion into international markets may increase credit, currency and other risks, and our current operations in international markets expose us to such risks.
As we pursue customers in Asia, South America and other less developed aerospace markets throughout the world, our inability to ensure the creditworthiness of our customers in these areas could adversely impact our overall profitability. In addition, with operations in China, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Thailand and the United Kingdom, and customers throughout the world, we are subject to the legal, political, social and regulatory requirements, and economic conditions of other jurisdictions. In the future, we may also make additional international capital investments, including further acquisitions of companies outside the United States or companies having operations outside the United States. Risks inherent to international operations include, but are not limited to, the following:
difficulty in enforcing agreements in some legal systems outside the United States;
imposition of additional withholding taxes or other taxes on our foreign income, tariffs or other restrictions on foreign trade and investment, including currency exchange controls;
fluctuations in exchange rates which may affect demand for our products and services and may adversely affect our profitability in U.S. dollars;
inability to obtain, maintain or enforce intellectual property rights;
changes in general economic and political conditions in the countries in which we operate;
unexpected adverse changes in the laws or regulatory requirements outside the United States, including those with respect to environmental protection, export duties and quotas;
failure by our employees or agents to comply with U.S. laws affecting the activities of U.S. companies abroad;
difficulty with staffing and managing widespread operations; and
difficulty of and costs relating to compliance with the different commercial and legal requirements of the countries in which we operate.


Due to the size and long-term nature of many of our contracts, we are required by GAAP to estimate sales and expenses relating to these contracts in our financial statements, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated under different assumptions or conditions.
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). These principles require our management to make estimates and assumptions regarding our contracts that affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Accounting for revenue recognized over time requires judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract sales and costs, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total sales and cost at completion is complicated and subject to many variables. While we base our estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances at the time made, actual results may differ materially from those estimated.
We could become involved in intellectual property litigation, which could have a material and adverse impact on our profitability.
We and other companies in our industry possess certain proprietary rights relating to designs, engineering, manufacturing processes, and repair and overhaul procedures. In the event that we believe that a third party is infringing upon our proprietary rights, we may bring an action to enforce such rights. In addition, third parties may claim infringement by us with respect to their proprietary rights and may initiate legal proceedings against us in the future. The expense and time of bringing an action to enforce such rights or defending against infringement claims can be significant. Intellectual property litigation involves complex legal and factual questions which makes the outcome of any such proceedings subject to considerable uncertainty. Not only can such litigation divert management's attention, but it can also expose the Company to damages and potential injunctive relief which, if granted, may preclude the Company from making, using, or selling particular products or technology. The expense and time associated with such litigation may have a material and adverse impact on our profitability.
Our acquisition strategy exposes us to risks, including the risk that we may not be able to successfully integrate acquired businesses.
We have historically had a strategy to grow, in part, through the acquisition of additional businesses in the aerospace industry and are continuously evaluating various acquisition opportunities, including those outside the United States and those that may have a material impact on our business. Our ability to grow by acquisition is dependent upon, among other factors, the availability of suitable acquisition candidates. Growth by acquisition involves risks that could adversely affect our operating results, including difficulties in integrating the operations and personnel of acquired companies, the risk of diverting the attention of senior management from our existing operations, the potential amortization of acquired intangible assets, the potential impairment of goodwill and the potential loss of key employees of acquired companies. We may not be able to consummate acquisitions on satisfactory terms or, if any acquisitions are consummated, successfully integrate these acquired businesses.
We do not own certain intellectual property and tooling that is important to our business.
In our overhaul and repair businesses, OEMs of equipment that we maintain for our customers include language in repair manuals relating to their equipment asserting broad claims of proprietary rights to the contents of the manuals used in our operations. Although we believe that our use of manufacture and repair manuals is lawful, there can be no assurance that OEMs will not try to enforce such claims, including through the possible use of legal proceedings, or that any such actions will be unsuccessful.
Our business also depends on using certain intellectual property and tooling that we have rights to use pursuant to license grants under our contracts with our OEM customers. These contracts contain restrictions on our use of the intellectual property and tooling and may be terminated if we violate certain of these restrictions. Our loss of a contract with an OEM customer and the related license rights to use an OEM's intellectual property or tooling would materially adversely affect our business.
Any significant disruption from key suppliers of raw materials and key components could delay production and decrease revenue.
We are highly dependent on the availability of essential raw materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum and titanium, and purchased engineered component parts from our suppliers, many of which are available only from single customer-approved sources. Moreover, we are dependent upon the ability of our suppliers to provide raw materials and components that meet our specifications, quality standards and delivery schedules. Our suppliers' failure to provide expected raw materials or component parts could require us to identify and enter into contracts with alternate suppliers that are acceptable to both us and our customers, which could result in significant delays, expenses, increased costs and management distraction and adversely affect production schedules and contract profitability.
We have from time to time experienced limited interruptions of supply, and we may experience a significant interruption in the future. Our continued supply of raw materials and component parts are subject to a number of risks including:
availability of capital to our suppliers;
the destruction of our suppliers' facilities or their distribution infrastructure;
a work stoppage or strike by our suppliers' employees;
the failure of our suppliers to provide raw materials or component parts of the requisite quality;

the failure of essential equipment at our suppliers' plants;
the failure or shortage of supply of raw materials to our suppliers;
contractual amendments and disputes with our suppliers; and
geopolitical conditions in the global supply base.
In addition, some contracts with our suppliers for raw materials, component parts and other goods are short-term contracts, which are subject to termination on a relatively short-term basis. The prices of our raw materials and component parts fluctuate depending on market conditions, and substantial increases in prices could increase our operating costs, which, as a result of our fixed-price contracts, we may not be able to recoup through increases in the prices of our products.
Due to economic difficulty, we may face pressure to renegotiate agreements resulting in lower margins. Our suppliers may discontinue provision of products to us at attractive prices or at all, and we may not be able to obtain such products in the future from these or other providers on the scale and within the time periods we require. Furthermore, substitute raw materials or component parts may not meet the strict specifications and quality standards we and our customers demand, or that the U.S. Government requires. If we are not able to obtain key products on a timely basis and at an affordable cost, or we experience significant delays or interruptions of their supply, revenues from sales of products that use these supplies will decrease.
Our operations depend on our manufacturing facilities, which are subject to physical and other risks that could disrupt production.
Our manufacturing facilities or our customers' facilities could be damaged or disrupted by a natural disaster, war, or terrorist activity. We maintain property damage and business interruption insurance at the levels typical in our industry or for our customers and suppliers, however, a major catastrophe, such as an earthquake, hurricane, fire, flood, tornado or other natural disaster at any of our sites, or war or terrorist activities in any of the areas where we conduct operations could result in a prolonged interruption of our business. Any disruption resulting from these events could cause significant delays in shipments of products and the loss of sales and customers and we may not have insurance to adequately compensate us for any of these events. For leased facilities, timely renewal of leases and risk mitigation from the sale of our leased facilities is required to avoid any business interruption.
Our reputation; our ability to do business; and our financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows may be impacted by the improper conduct of employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, business couldpartners or joint ventures in which we participate.
We have implemented policies, procedures, training and other compliance controls, and have negotiated terms designed to prevent misconduct by employees, agents or others working on our behalf or with us that would violate the applicable laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate, including laws governing improper payments to government officials, the protection of export controlled or classified information, cost accounting and billing, competition and data privacy. However, we cannot ensure that we will prevent all such misconduct committed by our employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, business partners or others working on our behalf or with us, and this risk of improper conduct may increase as we expand globally. In the ordinary course of our business we form and are members of joint ventures. We may be negatively affected by cyberunable to prevent misconduct or other security threatsviolations of applicable laws by these joint ventures (including their officers, directors and employees) or other disruptions.
Our businesses depend heavily on information technology and computerized systems to communicate and operate effectively. The Company's systems and technologies,our partners. Improper actions by those with whom or those of third parties on whichthrough whom we rely, could fail or become unreliable due to equipment failures, software viruses, cyber threats, terrorist acts, natural disasters, power failures or other causes. These threats arise in some cases as a result ofdo business (including our role as a defense contractor.
Cybersecurity threats are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to our sensitive information, including that of our customers,employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, subcontractors,business partners and joint venture partners,ventures) could subject us to administrative, civil or criminal investigations and other electronic security breaches thatmonetary and non-monetary penalties, including suspension and debarment, which could leadnegatively impact our reputation and ability to disruptions in mission critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information, and corruption of data.
Although we utilize various procedures and controls to monitor and mitigate these threats, there can be no assurance that these procedures and controls will be sufficient to prevent security threats from materializing. If any of these events were to materialize, the costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnifiedconduct business and could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, operatingfinancial position, results and financial condition.
Significant consolidation by aerospace industry suppliers could adversely affect our business.
The aerospace industry continues to experience consolidation among suppliers and customers, primarily the airlines. Suppliers have consolidated and formed alliances to broaden their product and integrated system offerings and achieve critical mass. This supplier consolidation is in part attributable to aircraft manufacturers more frequently awarding long-term sole-source of operations and/or preferred supplier contracts to the most capable suppliers, thus reducing the total number of suppliers. This consolidation could cause us to compete against certain competitors with greater financial resources, market penetration and purchasing power. When we purchase component parts and services from suppliers to manufacture our products, consolidation reduces price competition between our suppliers, which could diminish incentives for our suppliers to reduce prices. If this consolidation continues, our operating costs could increase and it may become more difficult for us to be successful in obtaining new customers.


cash flows.
We may be subject to work stoppages at our facilities or those of our principal customers and suppliers, which could seriously impact the profitability of our business.
At March 31, 20162019, we employed 14,60210,776 people, of which 13.1%19.5% belonged to unions. Our unionized workforces and those of our customers and suppliers may experience work stoppages. For example, Theduring the quarter ended June 30, 2016, we settled a strike and agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement with our union employees with the IAM District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility has expired. As of May 11, 2016,which had expired during the workforce in Spokane of approximately 400 employee has elected to strike.quarter. While we are currentlywere in negotiations with the workforce, we have implementedwere able to implement plans that allowed us to continue production in Spokane with the support from our other locations. Our union employees with Local 848 at our Red Oak, Texas and Local 952 at our Tulsa, Oklahoma, facilities of the United Auto Workers ("UAW") are currently working without a contract. If we are unable to negotiate a contract with those workforces, our operations may be disrupted and we may be prevented from completing production and delivery of products from those facilities, which would negatively impact our results. Contingency plans have been developed that would allow production to continue in the event of a strike.
Many aircraft manufacturers, airlines and aerospace suppliers have unionized workforces. Strikes, work stoppages or slowdowns experienced by aircraft manufacturers, airlines or aerospace suppliers could reduce our customers' demand for our products or prevent us from completing production. In turn, this may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Financial market conditions may adversely affect the benefit plan assets for our defined benefit plans, increase funding requirements and materially impact our statements of financial position and cash flows.
Our benefit plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of investments in both the equity and debt categories, as well as limited investments in other alternative investments. The current market values of all of these investments, as well as the related benefit plan liabilities are impacted by the movements and volatility in the financial markets. In accordance with the Compensation—Retirement Benefits topic of the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), we have recognized the over-fundedoverfunded or under-fundedunderfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability on our balance sheet, and will recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of the plan's assets and the projected benefit obligation. A decrease in the fair value of these plan assets or a decrease in interest rates resulting from movements in the financial markets will increase the under-fundedunderfunded status of the plans recorded on our statement of financial positionconsolidated balance sheets and result in additional cash funding requirements to meet the minimum required funding levels.

The U.S. Government is a significant customer of our largest customers, and we and they are subject to specific U.S. Government contracting rules and regulations.
The military aircraft manufacturers' business, and by extension, our business, is affected by the U.S. Government's continued commitment to programs under contract with our customers. The terms of defense contracts with the U.S. Government generally permit the government to terminate contracts partially or completely, either for its convenience or if we default by failing to perform under the contract. Termination for convenience provisions provide only for our recovery of unrecovered costs incurred or committed, settlement expenses and profit on the work completed prior to termination. Termination for default provisions provide for the contractor to be liable for excess costs incurred by the U.S. Government in procuring undelivered items from another source. On contracts where the price is based on cost, the U.S. Government may review our costs and performance, as well as our accounting and general business practices. Based on the results of such audits, the U.S. Government may adjust our contract-related costs and fees, including allocated indirect costs. In addition, under U.S. Government purchasing regulations, some of our costs, including most financing costs, portions of research and development costs, and certain marketing expenses may not be subject to reimbursement.
We bear the potential risk that the U.S. Government may unilaterally suspend our customers or us from new contracts pending the resolution of alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations. Sales to the U.S. Government are also subject to changes in the government's procurement policies in advance of design completion. An unexpected termination of, or suspension from, a significant government contract, a reduction in expenditures by the U.S. Government for aircraft using our products, lower margins resulting from increasingly competitive procurement policies, a reduction in the volume of contracts awarded to us, or substantial cost overruns could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are subject to the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual for facility security clearance, which is a prerequisite for our ability to perform on classified contracts for the U.S. Government.
U.S. DoD facility security clearance is required in order to be awarded and be able to perform on classified contracts for the U.S. DoD and certain other agencies of the U.S. Government, which is a significant part of our business. We have obtained clearance at

appropriate levels that require stringent qualifications, and we may be required to seek higher level clearances in the future. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our security clearance. If for some reason our security clearance is invalidated or terminated, we may not be able to continue to perform our present classified contracts or be able to enter into new classified contracts, which could affect our ability to compete for and capture new business.
New regulationsRegulations related to conflict minerals have and will continue to force us to incur additional expenses, may make our supply chain more complex, and could adversely impact our business.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 contains provisions to improve transparency and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals and metals, known as conflict minerals, originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (the "DRC") and adjoining countries. As a result, in August 2012, the SEC adopted annual investigation, disclosure and reporting requirements for those companies that manufacture or contract to manufacture products that contain conflict minerals that originated from the DRC and adjoining countries. We have and will continue to incur compliance costs, including costs related to determining the sources of conflict minerals used in our products and other potential changes to processes or sources of supply as a consequence of such verification activities. The implementation of these rules could adversely affect the sourcing, supply and pricing of materials used in certain of our products. As there may be only a limited number of suppliers offering "conflict free" minerals, we cannot be sure that we will be able to obtain necessary conflict-free minerals from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices. Also, we may face reputational challenges if we determine that certain of our products contain minerals not determined to be conflict free.
Our business is subject to regulation in the United States and internationally.
The manufacturing of our products is subject to numerous federal, state and foreign governmental regulations. The number of laws and regulations that are being enacted or proposed by various governmental bodies and authorities are increasing. Compliance with these regulations is difficult and expensive. If we fail to adhere, or are alleged to have failed to adhere, to any applicable federal, state or foreign laws or regulations, or if such laws or regulations negatively affect sales of our products, our business, prospects, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows may be adversely affected. In addition, our future results could be adversely affected by changes in applicable federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations, or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, including those relating to manufacturing processes, product liability, government contracts, trade rules and customs regulations, intellectual property, consumer laws, privacy laws, as well as accounting standards and taxation requirements (including tax-rate changes, new tax laws or revised tax law interpretations).

Brexit may have short-term and long-term adverse impacts on the Company's operations in the United Kingdom.
The Company’s United Kingdom operations represented approximately 4% of consolidated net sales for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019. The outcome of Brexit could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. In the short-term, volatility in the British pound sterling could continue as the United Kingdom negotiates its anticipated exit from the European Union. In the longer term, any impact from Brexit on the Company’s United Kingdom operations will depend, in part, on the outcome of tariff, trade, regulatory, and other negotiations.
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments
None.

Item 2.Properties
As of March 31, 20162019, our segments owned or leased the following facilities with the following square footage:
(Square feet in thousands)Owned Leased TotalOwned Leased Total
Aerostructures Group5,176
 5,634
 10,810
Aerospace Systems Group1,294
 1,035
 2,329
Aftermarket Services Group716
 628
 1,344
Integrated Systems1,075
 735
 1,810
Aerospace Structures4,474
 4,543
 9,017
Product Support562
 477
 1,039
Corporate
 17
 17

 22
 22
Total7,186
 7,314
 14,500
6,111
 5,777
 11,888
At March 31, 2016,2019, our segments occupied 7.47.3 million square feet of floor space at the following major locations:
Aerostructures Group:Integrated Systems: West Hartford, Connecticut; and Park City, Utah
Aerospace Structures: Milledgeville, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; Hawthorne, California; Red Oak, Texas; Grand Prairie, Texas; Milledgeville, Georgia; Spokane, Washington; and Stuart, Florida
Aerospace Systems Group: West Hartford, Connecticut; and Park City, Utah
Aftermarket Services Group:Product Support: Hot Springs, Arkansas
We believe that our properties are adequate to support our operations for the foreseeable future.
Item 3.Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of our business, we are involved in disputes, claims and lawsuits with employees, suppliers and customers, as well as governmental and regulatory inquiries, that we deemare deemed to be immaterial. Some may involve claims or potential claims of substantial damages, fines, penalties or penalties.injunctive relief. While we cannot predict the outcome of any pending or future litigation or proceeding and no assurances can be given, we do not believe that any pending matter will have a material effect, individually or in the aggregate, on ourits financial position or results of operations, although no assurances can be given to that effect.

operations.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.



PART II

Item 5.Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Range of Market Price
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TGI." The following table sets forth the range of high and low prices for our common stock for the periods indicated:

 High Low
Fiscal 2015   
1st Quarter$72.31
 $61.86
2nd Quarter70.38
 62.00
3rd Quarter70.93
 59.53
4th Quarter67.84
 51.15
Fiscal 2016   
1st Quarter$70.68
 $57.25
2nd Quarter67.16
 41.14
3rd Quarter47.28
 32.82
4th Quarter40.36
 22.94

On May 25, 2016, the reported closing price for our common stock was $37.78. As of May 25, 2016,17, 2019, there were approximately 102150 holders of record of our common stock and we believe that our common stock was beneficially owned by approximately 30,00017,000 persons.

Dividend Policy
During fiscal 20162019 and 20152018, we paid cash dividends of $0.16 per share and $0.16 per share, respectively. However, our declaration and payment of cash dividends in the future and the amount thereof will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects, limitations imposed by credit agreements or indentures governing debt securities and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. No assurance can be given that cash dividends will continue to be declared and paid at historical levels or at all. Certain of our debt arrangements, including the Credit Facility, restrict our paying dividends and making distributions on our capital stock, except for the payment of stock dividends and redemptions of an employee's shares of capital stock upon termination of employment. On May 2, 2016,The Company currently has an accumulated deficit which could limit or restrict our ability to pay dividends in the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is next payable on June 15, 2016, to stockholders of record as of May 31, 2016.future.
Repurchases of Stock
In December 1998, we announced a program to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of our common stock. In February 2008, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company's existing stock repurchase program by up to an additional 500,000 shares of its common stock. In February 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company's existing stock repurchase program by up to an additional 5,000,000 shares of its common stock. During the fiscal yearyears ended March 31, 2016,2019, 2018, and 2017, we did not repurchase any shares. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we repurchased 2,923,011 and 300,000 shares, respectively, for a purchase price of $184.4 million and $19.1 million, respectively. From the inception of the program through March 31, 2013, we repurchased 499,200 shares (prior to the fiscal 2012 stock split) for a purchase price of $19.2 million. Repurchases may be made from time to time in open market transactions, block purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at prevailing prices. No time limit has been set for completion of the program. As a result, as of May 27, 2016,23, 2019, the Company remains able to purchase an additional 2,277,789 shares.

Equity Compensation Plan Information
The information required regarding equity compensation plan information will be included in our Proxy Statement in connection with our 20162019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on July 21, 201618, 2019, under the heading "Equity Compensation Plan Information" and is incorporated herein by reference.

The following graph compares the cumulative 5-year total return provided stockholders on our common stock relative towith the cumulative total returns of the Russell 1000 index, the Russell 2000 index and the S&P Aerospace & Defense index. An investment of $100 (with reinvestment of all dividends) is assumed to have been made in our common stock and in each of the indexes on March 31, 2011,2014, and its relative performance is tracked through March 31, 2016.2019.
COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Triumph Group, Inc., and The Russell 1000 and 2000 Indexes
And The S&P Aerospace & Defense Index
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* $100 invested on March 31, 20112014, in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.

Fiscal year ended March 31Fiscal year ended March 31,
3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/162014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Triumph Group, Inc. 100.00 142.05 178.40 147.09 136.55 72.14100.00 92.70 49.05 40.33 39.68 30.25
Russell 1000100.00 107.86 123.42 151.09 170.33 171.18100.00 112.73 113.30 133.05 151.64 165.75
Russell 2000100.00 108.21 97.65 123.25 137.78 140.61
S&P Aerospace & Defense100.00 104.54 121.06 173.68 198.30 200.23100.00 114.18 115.29 146.65 208.31 208.03

        The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.




Item 6.Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and related Notesnotes thereto and "Management's Discussionmanagement's discussion and Analysisanalysis of Financial Conditionfinancial condition and Resultsresults of Operations"operations included herein.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31,Fiscal Year Ended March 31,
2016(1) 2015(2) 2014(3) 2013(4) 2012(5)
2019(1)
 
2018(2)
 
2017(3)
 
2016(4)
 
2015(5)
(in thousands, except per share data)(in thousands, except per share data)
Operating Data:                  
Net sales$3,886,072
 $3,888,722
 $3,763,254
 $3,702,702
 $3,407,929
$3,364,930
 $3,198,951
 $3,532,799
 $3,886,072
 $3,888,722
Cost of sales3,597,299
 3,141,453
 2,911,802
 2,763,488
 2,564,995
2,924,920
 2,607,556
 2,774,449
 3,671,684
 3,196,996
288,773
 747,269
 851,452
 939,214
 842,934
440,010
 591,395
 758,350
 214,388
 691,726
Selling, general and administrative expense287,349
 285,773
 254,715
 241,349
 242,553
298,386
 292,630
 285,001
 290,338
 287,704
Depreciation and amortization177,755
 158,323
 164,277
 129,506
 119,724
149,904
 158,368
 176,946
 177,755
 158,323
Impairment of intangible assets874,361
 
 
 
 

 535,227
 266,298
 874,361
 
Restructuring36,182
 3,193
 31,290
 2,665
 6,342
31,098
 40,069
 42,177
 36,182
 3,193
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives(1,244) 
 1,166
 34,481
 (40,400)
Loss on divestitures235,301
 30,741
 19,124
 
 
Loss (gain) on legal settlement, net5,476
 (134,693) 
 
 

 
 
 5,476
 (134,693)
Operating (loss) income(1,091,106) 434,673
 400,004
 531,213
 514,715
(274,679) (465,640) (31,196) (1,169,724) 377,199
Non-service defined benefit income(62,105) (103,234) (88,085) (78,618) (57,474)
Interest expense and other68,041
 85,379
 87,771
 68,156
 77,138
114,619
 99,442
 80,501
 68,041
 85,379
(Loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes(1,159,147) 349,294
 312,233
 463,057
 437,577
(327,193) (461,848) (23,612) (1,159,147) 349,294
Income tax (benefit) expense(111,187) 110,597
 105,977
 165,710
 155,955
(5,426) (36,457) 19,340
 (111,187) 110,597
(Loss) income from continuing operations(1,047,960) 238,697
 206,256
 297,347
 281,622
Loss from discontinued operations
 
 
 
 (765)
Net (loss) income$(1,047,960) $238,697
 $206,256
 $297,347
 $280,857
$(321,767) $(425,391) $(42,952) $(1,047,960) $238,697
Earnings per share:                  
(Loss) income from continuing operations:                  
Basic$(21.29) $4.70
 $3.99
 $5.99
 $5.77
$(6.47) $(8.60) $(0.87) $(21.29) $4.70
Diluted(6)$(21.29) $4.68
 $3.91
 $5.67
 $5.43
Diluted(6)
$(6.47) $(8.60) $(0.87) $(21.29) $4.68
Cash dividends declared per share$0.16
 $0.16
 $0.16
 $0.16
 $0.14
$0.16
 $0.16
 $0.16
 $0.16
 $0.16
Shares used in computing earnings per share:                  
Basic49,218
 50,796
 51,711
 49,663
 48,821
49,698
 49,442
 49,303
 49,218
 50,796
Diluted(6)49,218
 51,005
 52,787
 52,446
 51,873
Diluted(6)
49,698
 49,442
 49,303
 49,218
 51,005
 
As of March 31,As of March 31,
2016(1) 2015(2) 2014(3) 2013(4) 2012(5)
2019(1)
 
2018(2)
 
2017(3)
 
2016(4)
 
2015(5)
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Balance Sheet Data:                  
Working capital$606,767
 $1,023,144
 $1,141,741
 $892,818
 $741,105
$265,795
 $930,486
 $438,659
 $606,767
 $1,023,144
Total assets4,835,093
 5,956,325
 5,553,386
 5,239,179
 4,597,224
2,854,574
 3,807,064
 4,414,600
 4,835,093
 5,956,325
Long-term debt, including current portion1,417,320
 1,368,600
 1,550,383
 1,329,863
 1,158,862
1,488,821
 1,438,284
 1,196,300
 1,417,320
 1,368,600
Total stockholders' equity$934,944
 $2,135,784
 $2,283,911
 $2,045,158
 $1,793,369
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity$(573,313) $450,534
 $846,473
 $934,944
 $2,135,784

(1)Includes the divestitures of Triumph Fabrications - San Diego, Inc.; Triumph Fabrications - Ft. Worth, Inc.; Triumph Structures – Kansas City, Inc.; Triumph Structures – Wichita, Inc.; Triumph Gear Systems – Toronto, ULC and Triumph Northwest (The Triumph Group Operations, Inc.); Triumph Aviation Services - NAAS Division, Inc.; Triumph Structures - East Texas, Inc. as well as all of the shares of Triumph Structures - Los Angeles, Inc.; and Triumph Processing, Inc.; as well as the loss recognized as a result of the transition of the Global 7500 program to Bombardier.

(2)
Includes the divestitures of Triumph Processing- Embee Division (September 2017) and Triumph Structures- Long Island (March 2018). Additionally, the prior period operating data has been adjusted as a result of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ("ASU 2017-07"). The prior period operating data has not been adjusted as a result of ASU 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"); this affects the comparability of the information reflected in the selected financial data for this year. See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)Includes the divestitures of Triumph Aerospace Systems-Newport News, Inc. (September 2016) and Triumph Air Repair, the Auxiliary Power Unit Overhaul Operations of Triumph Aviations Services - Asia, Ltd. and Triumph Engines - Tempe (December 2016). Additionally, the prior period

operating data has been adjusted as a result of ASU 2017-07. The prior period operating data has not been adjusted as a result of ASU 2014-09; this affects the comparability of the information reflected in the selected financial data for this year. See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(4)Includes the acquisition of Fairchild Controls Corporation (October 2015) from the date of acquisition, forward losses on the Bombardier and 747-8 programs of $561,158 and restructuring charges of $75,596 (March 2016). Additionally, the prior period operating data has been adjusted as a result of ASU 2017-07. The prior period operating data has not been adjusted as a result of ASU 2014-09; this affects the comparability of the information reflected in the selected financial data for this year. See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)(5)Includes the acquisitions of Spirit AeroSytemsAeroSystems Holdings, Inc. - Gulfstream G650 and G280 Wings Programs and forward losses on the 747-8 program of $151,992 (December 2014), North American Aircraft Services, Inc. (October 2014) and GE Aviation - Hydraulic Actuation (June 2014) from the date of each respective acquisition. Additionally, the prior period operating data has been adjusted as a result of ASU 2017-07. The prior period operating data has not been adjusted as a result of ASU 2014-09; this affects the comparability of the information reflected in the selected financial data for this year. See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(3)Includes the acquisitions of Insulfab Product Line (Chase Corporation) (October 2013), General Donlee Canada, Inc. (October 2013) and Primus Composites (May 2013) from the date of each respective acquisition. Includes the divestitures of Triumph Aerospace Systems - Wichita (January 2014) and Triumph Instruments (April 2013) from the date of respective divestiture. See Note 3 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, respectively.
(4)Includes the acquisitions of Goodrich Pump & Engine Control Systems, Inc. (March 2013) and Embee, Inc. (December 2012) from the date of each respective acquisition.

(5)Includes the acquisition of Aviation Network Services, LLC (October 2011) from the date of acquisition.
(6)
Diluted earnings per share for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, included 40,177, 811,083, 2,400,439 and 2,606,189 shares respectively, related to the dilutive effects of the Company's Convertible Notes.


Item 7.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained elsewhere herein.

OVERVIEW
We are a major supplier to the aerospace industry and have three operating segments: (i) Triumph Aerostructures Group,Integrated Systems, whose companies'companies’ revenues are derived from theintegrated solutions, including design, manufacture, assemblydevelopment and integrationsupport of proprietary components, subsystems and systems, as well as production of complex assemblies using external designs; (ii) Aerospace Structures, whose companies supply commercial, business, regional, and military manufacturers with large metallic and composite aerostructuresstructures and structural components for the global aerospace original equipment manufacturers, or OEM, market; (ii) Triumph Aerospace Systems Group, whose companies design, engineerproduce close-tolerance parts primarily to customer designs and manufacturemodel-based definition, including a wide range of proprietaryaluminum, hard metal and build-to-print components, assemblies and systems also for the OEM market;composite structure capabilities; and (iii) Triumph Aftermarket Services Group,Product Support, whose companies serve aircraft fleets, notablyprovide full life cycle solutions for commercial, airlines,regional and military aircraft.
During the U.S. military and cargo carriers, through the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components and accessories manufactured by third parties.
Effective October 21, 2015,fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company acquired the ownershipdivested of a number of its assets and operations, including (i) selling all of the outstanding shares of Fairchild Controls Corporation ("Fairchild"). Fairchild is a leading provider of proprietary thermal management systems, auxiliary power generation systems and related aftermarket spares and repairs. The acquired business operates as Triumph Thermal Systems-Maryland,Structures - East Texas, Inc. and itsall of the shares of Triumph Structures - Los Angeles, Inc. and Triumph Processing, Inc. (collectively, the "Long & Large"), (ii) transitioning the responsibility for the Bombardier Global 7500 ("Global 7500") wing program manufacturing operations of Aerospace Structures to Bombardier, (iii) selling all of the shares of Triumph Fabrications - San Diego, Inc. and Triumph Fabrications - Ft. Worth, Inc. (together, "Fabrications"), (iv) selling all of the shares of Triumph Structures – Kansas City, Inc., Triumph Structures – Wichita, Inc., Triumph Gear Systems – Toronto, ULC and Triumph Northwest (The Triumph Group Operations, Inc.) (together, "Machining"), and (v) selling all of the shares of Triumph Aviation Services - NAAS Division, Inc. ("NAAS"). Collectively, these transactions are referred to as the "fiscal 2019 divestitures". The Company recognized combined net losses of $235.3 million associated with the fiscal 2019 divestitures, which are presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations within loss on divestitures. With the exception of NAAS, the operating results for the fiscal 2019 divestitures are included in Aerospace Systems Group fromStructures ("fiscal 2019 Aerospace Structures Divestitures") through the respective dates of divestiture. The operating results for NAAS are included in Product Support through the date of acquisition.divestiture.
Significant financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20162019, include:
Net sales for fiscal 2016 decreased 0.1%2019 increased 5.2% to $3.89 billion, including a 9.8% decrease in organic sales.
$3.36 billion.
Operating loss for fiscal 20162019 was $(1.09) billion.
$274.7 million.
Included in operating loss for fiscal 20162019 was a non-cash impairment chargeloss on divestitures of $874.4$235.3 million primarily related to goodwill and the indefinite-lived tradename in the Aerostructures reporting, forward losses to the Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and 747-8 programs of $561.2 millionfiscal 2019 divestitures and restructuring and related accelerated depreciation charges of $81.0$31.1 million.
Net loss for fiscal 20162019 was $(1.05) billion and included a charge for an income tax valuation allowance of $155.8$321.8 million.
Backlog decreased 17.4%16.7% over the prior year to $4.15$3.74 billion.
due to divestitures.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, net sales totaled $3.89$3.36 billion,, a 0.1% decrease5.2% increase from fiscal year 20152018 net sales of $3.89 billion. Net income$3.20 billion. The net loss for fiscal year 20162019 decreased 539.0%24.4% to $(1.05) billion,$321.8 million, or $(21.29)$6.47 per diluted common share, versus $238.7the net loss of $425.4 million,, or $4.68$8.60 per diluted common share, for fiscal year 2015.2018.

Our working capital needs are generally funded through cash flows from operations and borrowings under our credit arrangements. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, we generated$83.9used $174.4 million of cash flows from operating activities, used$128.0received $200.5 million in from investing activities and received$32.5 $32.5 million in from financing activities. Cash flows from operating activities in fiscal year 2015 was $467.3 million and included $112.3 million in pension contributions.2018 were $(288.9) million.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, theThe Company has committed to aseveral plans (which were initiated in fiscal 2016) that incorporated the restructuring of certain of its businesses as well as the consolidation of certain of its facilities ("facilities. As of March 31, 2019, with the exception of two remaining facility consolidations to be completed in fiscal 2020 and three pending facility closures to be completed in fiscal 2021 or 2022, the Company has substantially completed these plans. As a result, since fiscal 2016, Restructuring Plan"). Thethe Company expects to reducehas reduced its footprint by approximately 3.52.0 million square feet to date, with the reduction of an additional 2.0 million square feet to be upon completion of the 747-8 contract, and to reduce head countreduced headcount by 1,200approximately 2,500 employees. Over the next few fiscal years,course of these cost-reducing programs, the Company estimatesestimated that it willwould record aggregate pre-taxrelated pretax charges of $150.0$195.0 million to $160.0$210.0 million, related to these programs, which representrepresented employee termination benefits, contract termination costs, accelerated depreciation and facility closure and other exit costs, and will result in future cash outlays.costs. For the fiscal yearyears ended March 31, 2016,2019, 2018, and 2017, the Company recorded charges of $81.0$31.1 million, $43.1 million and $53.0 million, respectively, related to this program, including accelerated depreciationthese programs.
Our restructuring plans and related activities generate annualized savings of $22.4approximately $300 million per year on a consolidated basis from facility consolidations, headcount reductions, operational efficiencies, and severancesupply chain optimization. These savings resulted from our reportable segments approximately as follows: Integrated Systems - 23%; Aerospace Structures - 72% and Product Support - 5%. A significant portion of $16.3 million.the savings were reinvested in business development, research and development and capital improvements to help drive organic growth or to offset price reductions to customers.
We are currentlyFrom fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2019, our Aerospace Structures business unit had been performing workdesign, development and initial manufacturing on several new programs, which are in various stages of development. Several of the these programs are expected to enter flight testing during our fiscal 2017, including the Bombardier Global 7000/8000, and7500, the Embraer second generation E-Jet ("E2-Jets") and we expect to deliver revenue generating production units for these programs in late fiscal 2017, or early fiscal 2018.more recently, the Gulfstream G500/G600 programs. Historically, low-rate production commences during flight testing, followed by an

increase to full-rate production, assuming that successful testing and certification are achieved. Accordingly, we anticipate that each of these programs will begin generating full-rate production level revenues between fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2021. We are still in the early development stages for the Gulfstream G500/G600 programs, as these aircraft are not expected to enter service until fiscal 2019. Transition of each of these programs from development to recurring production levels is dependent upon the success of each program at achieving flight testing and certification, as well as the ability of the OEM to generate acceptable levels of aircraft sales.
Fiscal 2016 was a challenging year for certain of our new programs. While work progressed on these development programs, we have experienced difficulties in achieving estimated cost targets particularly in the areas of engineering and estimated recurring costs. As describedcosts which resulted in more detailforward losses. Additionally, from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2019, our Aerospace Structures business unit experienced operating and forward losses on its production of the the Boeing 747-8 fuselage for Boeing, Gulfstream G280 wing for Israel Aerospace Industries, Ltd ("IAI") and Gulfstream G650 wing for Gulfstream. Further discussion is included below regarding each program's impact on operations over the past three fiscal years.
Global 7500
The initial provision for forward losses recorded in “Results of Operations”, we recorded a $399.8 million forward lossfiscal 2016 on our Bombardier Global 7000/8000 wing contract in the fourth quarter of 2016. The Global 7000/8000 contract provides for fixed pricing and requires us to fund certain up-front development expenses, with certain milestone payments made by Bombardier. The Global 7000/8000 program charge7500 resulted in the impairment of previously capitalized pre-production costs due to the combination of cost recovery uncertainty, higher than anticipated non-recurringnonrecurring costs and increased forecasted costs on recurring production. The increases in costs were driven by several factors, including: changing technical requirements, increased spending on the design and engineering phase of the program and uncertainty regarding cost reduction and cost recovery initiatives with our customer and suppliers. Further cost increases or an inability
On December 22, 2016, Triumph Aerostructures, LLC, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Company that was party to meet revised recurring cost forecaststhe Global 7500 contract with Bombardier (“Triumph Aerostructures”), initiated litigation against Bombardier in the Quebec Superior Court, District of Montreal. The lawsuit related to Bombardier’s failure to pay to Triumph Aerostructures certain nonrecurring expenses incurred by Triumph Aerostructures during the development phase of a program pursuant to which Triumph Aerostructures agreed to design, manufacture, and supply the wing and related components for Bombardier’s Global 7500 business aircraft.
In May 2017, Triumph Aerostructures and Bombardier entered into a comprehensive settlement agreement that resolved all outstanding commercial disputes between them, including all pending litigation, related to the design, manufacture and supply of wing components for Bombardier’s Global 7000 business aircraft. The settlement reset the commercial relationship between the companies and allowed each company to better achieve its business objectives going forward.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company continued to experience increase in costs on the Global 7000/8000 program may resultcompletion of the flight testing and anticipated ongoing production costs that resulted in additional forward loss reserves in future periods, while improvements in future costs comparedcharges of $60.4 million. In February 2019, the Company transitioned responsibility for the Global 7500 wing program

manufacturing operations of Aerospace Structures to current estimates may result in favorable adjustments if forward loss reserves are no longer required.Bombardier at which point Bombardier assumed the program’s assets and obligations.
E2-Jets
Under our contract with Embraer, we havehad the exclusive right to design, develop and manufacture the center fuselage section III, rear fuselage section and various tail section components (rudder and elevator) for the E2-Jets over the initial 600 ship sets. The contract providesprovided for funding on a fixed amount of non-recurringnonrecurring costs, which willto be paid over a specified number of production units. Higher than expected spending on the E2-Jets program has resulted in a low single digitnear break-even estimated profit margin percentage, with additional potential future cost pressures as well as opportunities for improved performance. While we still estimate positive margins for this contract, risksRisks related to additional engineering as well as the recurring cost profile remainsremain on this program.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, the Company reached an agreement with AeroSpace Technologies of Korea Inc. ("ASTK") to optimize the supply chain under our portion of the E2 program. Under this agreement, ASTK will build and transport fuselage shipsets to Embraer and establish a facility in Brazil to manage stock and repairs locally. At the time, the Company maintained its role as the supply chain integrator on the program.
In April 2019, we announced an agreement to assign our contract with Embraer for the manufacture of structural components for their program to ASTK. Under this agreement, we will remain a supplier to ASTK for the rudder and elevator components. We anticipate completion of the assignment to ASTK in the second half of fiscal 2020.
G500/G600
We are in the final development stages for the Gulfstream G500/G600 programs, as these aircraft are expected to enter service in fiscal 2020. Transition of each of these programs from development to recurring production levels is dependent upon the success of each program entersat achieving flight testing.testing and certification, as well as the ability of the OEM to generate acceptable levels of aircraft sales.
Further cost increases or an inability to meet revised recurring cost forecasts on the G500/G600 program may result in additional forward loss reserves in future periods, while improvements in future costs compared to current estimates or additional cost recovery may result in favorable adjustments if forward loss reserves are no longer required.
Boeing 747-8
As disclosed during fiscal 2016, Boeing announced a rate reduction to the 747-8 program, which lowered production to one plane every two months. The impact of the rate reduction resulted in additional forward loss during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
In March 2017, the Company settled several outstanding change orders and open pricing on a number of its programs with Boeing. The agreement included pricing settlements, advanced payments, delivery schedule adjustments and the opportunity to extend the mutual relationship on future programs. The agreement also provided for continued build ahead on the 747-8 program through the end of the existing contract, resulting in a reduction to the previously recognized forward losses on the 747-8 program.
This program has stabilized with no additional forward losses being recognized in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 or 2018 and is anticipated to complete production by mid-fiscal 2021.
G280
We seek additional considerationacquired both the G280 and G650 wing programs in fiscal 2015 and received proceeds for customer$160.0 million as both contracts were operating at a loss. While operations have improved on the G650 since acquisition as noted further below, the cost profile of the G280 wing program has continued to result in forward loss charges, including $29.1 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.
In April 2019, the Company and IAI reached an agreement to transition the manufacture of the G280 wing to IAI. The two companies have developed detailed transition plans to enable a seamless transition of work. Our contract with IAI will terminate upon completion of the transition of work. Our forward loss recognized in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, noted above includes the cost to transition, which is estimated to be completed in mid-fiscal 2021.


G650
In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company reached an agreement with Gulfstream to optimize the supply chain on the Company's G650 work statement changes throughoutscope. The G650 wing box and wing completion work, which had been co-produced across three facilities at both companies, are being consolidated into Gulfstream’s facilities in Savannah, Georgia. The Company maintains its role as the development process as a standard course of business. The abilitysupply chain integrator on the program and has since returned this contract to recover or negotiate additional consideration is not certain and varies by contract. Varying market conditions for these products may also impact futuremodest profitability.
Although none of these newthe development or production programs noted above individually are expected to have a material impact on our net revenues, they do have the potential, either individually or in the aggregate, to materially and negatively impact our consolidated results of operations if future changes in estimates result in the need for a forward loss provision. Absent any such loss provisions, we do not anticipate that any of these new programs will significantly dilute our future consolidated margins.
In January 2016, Boeing announced a rate reduction to the 747-8 program, which lowers production to one plane every two months. We have assessed the impact of the rate reduction and have recorded an additional $161.4 million forward loss during the quarter ended March 31, 2016. This announcement follows the September 2015 decision by Boeing to in-source production of the 747-8 program beginning in the second half of fiscal 2019, effectively terminating this program with us after our current contract. Additional costs associated with exiting the facilities where the 747-8 program is manufactured, such as asset impairment, supplier and lease termination charges, as well as severance and retention payments to employees and contractors have been included in the 2016 Restructuring Plan.
As disclosed during fiscal 2015, we also recognized a provision for forward losses associated with our long-term contract on the 747-8 program. There is still risk similar to what we have experienced on the 747-8 program. Particularly, our ability to manage risks related to supplier performance, execution of cost reduction strategies, hiring and retaining skilled production and management personnel, quality and manufacturing execution, program schedule delays and many other risks, will determine the ultimate performance of these long-term programs.
Consistent with ourthe Company's policy described in our Critical Accounting Policies here within, we performed Step 1 ofNote 2, the goodwill impairment testCompany performs an annual assessment in its fiscal fourth quarter and on an interim basis upon the occurrence of events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate a reporting unit's faircarrying value may be less than its carryingfair value. During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, weyear ended March 31, 2018, the Company performed an interim assessment of the fair value of ourits goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets due to the Company's decision to combine the Aerospace Structures and Precision Components reporting segments into one reporting segment. In accordance with ASC 350-20-35-3C, there are several potential events and circumstances that could be indicators of impairment related to the continued declinegoodwill impairment. A change in our stock price during the third quarter.

Our assessment focused on the Aerostructuresa company's reporting unit sincestructure is one of these events, and when this does occur, a company must perform a "before and after" test of the reporting units. Additionally, the Company's enhanced visibility into its future cash flows based on its annual planning process was also an indicator. Consistent with the Company's policy, it had significant changes in its economic indicators and adjusted for select changes inperformed the risk adjusted discount rate to considergoodwill impairment test which includes using a combination of both the current return requirements of the market and the risks inherent in the reporting unit, expected long-term growth rate and cash flow projectionsincome approaches to determine if any decline inestimate the estimated fair value of aeach reporting unit could result in a goodwill impairment. Weunit.
After performing the "before" portion of the test of the reporting units the Company concluded that the goodwillformer Precision Components' reporting unit had a fair value that was not impairedlower than its carrying value by an amount of $190.2 million. Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2017, of $190.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as impairment of intangible assets. The decline in fair value is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions on sun-setting programs and the slower than previously projected ramp in our development programs and the timing of associated earnings and cash flows.
The Company then performed the "after" portion of the interim impairment assessment date. However, the excesstest of the reporting units and concluded that the new reporting unit of Aerospace Structures' goodwill had a fair value over thethat was lower than its carrying value was within 5%by an amount that exceeded the remaining goodwill for the Company's Aerostructures reporting unit. Following the applicable accounting guidance, this impairment charge is deemed to have occurred during the Company's fiscal fourth quarter. Therefore, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018, of $345.0 million, which is presented on the consolidated statements of operations as impairment of intangible assets for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The amountdecline in fair value is the result of goodwilldeclining revenues from production rate reductions on sun-setting programs and the slower than previously projected ramp in our development programs and the timing of associated earnings and cash flows (See Note 2 for our Aerostructures reporting unit amounted to $1.42 billion asdefinition of the interim testing date.fair value levels).
DuringIn the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, consistent with our policy described herein,2017, we performed our annual assessment of the fair value of our goodwill for each of our three reporting units. We concluded that the goodwill of our Aerostructuresrelated to the Aerospace Structures reporting unit was impaired as of the annual testing date. We concluded that the goodwill had an implied fair value of $822.8 million (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $1.42 billion. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of the fiscal 2016year ending March 31, 2017, of $597.6$535.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operationsoperations as "Impairmentimpairment of intangible assets". The decline in fair value is the result of continued declines in stock price and related market multiples for stock price to EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group. Going forward, we will continue to monitor the performance of this reporting unit in relation to the key assumptions in our analysis.
In the event that market multiples for stock price to EBITDA in the aerospace and defense markets decrease, or the expected EBITDA and cash flows for our reporting units decreases, an additional goodwill impairment charge may be required, which would adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. If management determines that impairment exists, the impairment will be recognized in the period in which it is identified.assets.
During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we performed an interim assessment of fair value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets due to potential indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price during the fiscal third quarter. We estimated the fair value2017, as part of the tradenames using the relief-from-royalty method, which uses several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated future results, general economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. The following estimates and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method:
Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and
Discount rates between 12% and 13% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets.
Based on our evaluation, we concluded that the Vought tradename had a fair value of $195.8 million (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $425.0 million. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the quarter ended December 31, 2015, of $229.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets". The decline in fair value compared to carrying value of the Vought tradename is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions and the slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we performed ourCompany's annual assessment, of fair value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets. We estimated the fair value of the tradenames using the relief-from-royalty method, which uses several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated future results, general economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. The following estimates and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method:
Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and
Discount rate of 14% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets, which increased from our interim assessment driven by increased risk due to continued declines in stock price and related market multiples for stock price to EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group and increased interest rates.
Based on our evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the tradenames, we concluded that the Vought and Embee tradenames had a fair value of $163.0 million (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $209.2 million. The decline in fair value compared to carrying value of the tradenames is the result of the increase in discount rate during the fourth quarter, which required the Company to assess whether events and/or circumstances have changed regarding the indefinite-life conclusion. Accordingly, we revalued both the tradenames as if these intangible assets were no longer indefinite and recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, of $46.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets". Additionally, we determined that the tradenames will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful life for the Vought tradename should be reduced from a useful life of 20 years.

years to a useful life of 10 years, as it better represents the expected period of benefit to the Company's financial performance.
In the event of significant loss of revenues and related earnings associated with the Vought and Embee tradenames,tradename, further impairment charges may be required, which would adversely affect our operating results.
TheDuring the quarter ended June 30, 2016, we settled a strike and agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement with our union employees with IAM District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility has expired. Aswhich had expired during the quarter, resulting in a charge of May 11, 2016,$15.7 million due to disruption costs. During the workforce in Spokane of approximately 400 employees has elected to strike. While we are currently in negotiationsfiscal year ended March 31, 2018, the Company ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the workforce, we have implemented plans to continue production in Spokane with support from other locations. Ourits union employees with UAWUnited Autoworkers of America and its Local Union 848 at ourits Red Oak, Texas facilityfacility. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company ratified a collective bargaining agreement with its union employees with United Autoworkers of America and UAWits Local Union 952 at ourits Tulsa, Oklahoma facility. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Stuart, Florida facility production and maintenance employees elected the United

Autoworkers of America, Local #2505, to represent them in collective bargaining with the Company.  As of March 31, 2019, the union and the Company were still engaged in initial contract discussions.
As of March 31, 2019, none of the Company's collectively bargained workforce are currently working withoutunder contracts that are expired or will expire within one year. Upon the expiration of a contract. Ifcontract, we aremay become unable to negotiate a contract with each of those workforces,a workforce, therefore our operations may be disrupted and we may be prevented from completing production and delivery of products from those facilities, which would negatively impact our results. Contingency plans have been developed that would allow production to continue in the event of an additionala strike.
Effective December 30, 2014, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofDuring fiscal 2018, the Company Triumph Aerostructures-Tulsa LLC, doing business as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa, completed the acquisition of the Gulfstream G650 and G280 wing programs (the "Tulsa Programs") located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. The acquisition of the Tulsa Programs establishes the Company as a leader in fully integrated wing design, engineering and production and advances its standing as a strategic Tier One Capable aerostructures supplier. The acquired business operates as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa and its results are included in the Aerostructures Group from the date of acquisition.
Effective October 17, 2014, the Company acquired the ownership ofsold all of the outstanding shares of North American Aircraft Services,(i) Triumph Processing - Embee Division, Inc. ("Embee") and its affiliates(ii) Triumph Structures - Long Island ("NAAS"TS-LI"). NAAS is based in San Antonio, Texas, with fixed-based operator units throughout, (collectively, the United States"fiscal 2018 divestitures") for total cash proceeds of $74.5 million and a combined loss of $28.3 million presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as well as international locationsloss on divestitures and delivers line maintenance and repair, fuel leak detection and fuel bladder cell repair services. The acquired business operates as Triumph Aviation Services-NAAS Division and its results areis included in Aftermarket Services Group from the dateCorporate. The operating results of acquisition.
Effective June 27, 2014, the Company acquired the hydraulic actuation business of GE Aviation ("GE"). GE's hydraulic actuation business consists of three facilities locatedEmbee were included in Yakima, Washington, Cheltenham, EnglandIntegrated Systems and the Isleoperating results of Man and is a technology leader in actuation systems. GE's key product offerings include complete landing gear actuation systems, door actuation, nose-wheel steerings, hydraulic fuses, manifolds flight control actuation and locking mechanisms for the commercial, military and business jet markets. The acquired business operates as Triumph Actuation Systems-Yakima and Triumph Actuation Systems-UK & IOM and its results areTS-LI were included in Aerospace Structures, respectively, through their dates of disposal.
During fiscal 2017, the Company sold (i) Triumph Air Repair, the Auxiliary Power Unit Overhaul Operations of Triumph Aviations Services - Asia, Ltd. and Triumph Engines - Tempe ("Engines and APU") and (ii) all of the shares of Triumph Aerospace Systems-Newport News, Inc. ("TAS-Newport News"), (collectively, the "fiscal 2017 divestitures") for total cash proceeds of $69.4 million and a combined loss of $19.1 million presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as loss on divestitures and is included in Corporate. The operating results of Engines and APU were included in Product Support and the operating results TAS-Newport News were included in Integrated Systems, Group from the daterespectively, through their dates of acquisition.

disposal.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following includes a discussion of our consolidated and business segment results of operations. The Company's diverse structure and customer base do not provide for precise comparisons of the impact of price and volume changes to our results. However, we have disclosed the significant variances between the respective periods.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We prepare and publicly release annual audited and quarterly unaudited financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") guidance on Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations,rules, we also disclose and discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures in our public filings and earning releases. Currently, the non-GAAP financial measuremeasures that we disclose isare Adjusted EBITDA, which is our (loss) income from continuing operationsnet loss before interest, income taxes, amortization of acquired contract liabilities, legal settlements, loss on divestitures, depreciation and amortization; and Adjusted EBITDAP, which is Adjusted EBITDA, before pension expense or benefit, including the effects of curtailments, settlements, and other early retirement incentives and depreciation and amortization.incentives. We disclose Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated and Adjusted EBITDAP on a consolidated and a reportable segment basis in our earnings releases, investor conference calls and filings with the SEC. The non-GAAP financial measures that we use may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Also, in the future, we may disclose different non-GAAP financial measures in order to help our investors more meaningfully evaluate and compare our future results of operations towith our previously reported results of operations.
We view Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP as an operating performance measuremeasures and, as such, we believe that the U.S. GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to itsuch measures is income from continuing operations.net loss. In calculating Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP, we exclude from (loss) income from continuing operationsnet loss the financial items that we believe should be separately identified to provide additional analysis of the financial components of the day-to-day operation of our business. We have outlined below the type and scope of these exclusions and the material limitations on the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as a result of these exclusions. Adjusted EBITDA isand Adjusted EBITDAP are not a measurementmeasurements of financial performance under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as a measure of liquidity, as an alternative to net (loss) income, (loss) income from continuing operations,loss, or as an indicator of any other measure of performance derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors and potential investors in our securities should not rely on Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDAP as a substitute for any U.S. GAAP financial measure, including net (loss) income or (loss) income from

continuing operations.loss. In addition, we urge investors and potential investors in our securities to carefully review the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP to (loss) income from continuing operationsnet loss set forth below, in our earnings releases and in other filings with the SEC and to carefully review the U.S. GAAP financial information included as part of our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our Annual Reports on Form 10-K that are filed with the SEC, as well as our quarterly earnings releases, and compare the U.S. GAAP financial information with our Adjusted EBITDA.EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP.
Adjusted EBITDA isand Adjusted EBITDAP are used by management to internally measure our operating and management performance and by investors as a supplemental financial measure to evaluate the performance of our business that, when

viewed with our U.S. GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, we believe provides additional information that is useful to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business. We have spent more than 20 years expanding our product and service capabilities, partially through acquisitions of complementary businesses. Due to the expansion of our operations, which included acquisitions, our (loss) income from continuing operationsnet loss has included significant charges for depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludesand Adjusted EBITDAP exclude these charges and providesprovide meaningful information about the operating performance of our business, apart from charges for depreciation and amortization. We believe the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP helps investors meaningfully evaluate and compare our performance from quarter to quarter and from year to year. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is a measureand Adjusted EBITDAP are measures of our ongoing operating performance because the isolation of non-cash charges, such as depreciation and amortization, and non-operating items, such as interest, and income taxes, pension and other postretirement benefits, provides additional information about our cost structure and, over time, helps track our operating progress. In addition, investors, securities analysts and others have regularly relied on Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP to provide a financial measuremeasures by which to compare our operating performance against that of other companies in our industry.
Set forth below are descriptions of the financial items that have been excluded from our (loss)net income from continuing operations to calculate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP and the material limitations associated with using thisthese non-GAAP financial measuremeasures as compared to (loss)with net loss or income from continuing operations:
Gains or losses from divestitures may be useful for investors to consider because they reflect gains or losses from sale of operating units. We do not believe these earnings necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash earnings related to our operations.
Legal settlements, when applicable, may be useful for investors to consider because it reflects gains or losses from disputes with third parties. We do not believe these earnings necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash earnings related to our operations.
Curtailments,Non-service defined benefit income or expense from our pension and other postretirement benefit plans (inclusive of the adoption of ASU 2017-07 and certain pension related transactions such as curtailments, settlements, and early retirement incentivesincentives) may be useful for investors to consider because it representsthey represent the current period impactcost of postretirement benefits to plan participants, net of the change inassumption of returns on the defined benefit obligation due toplan's assets and are not indicative of the reduction in future service costs as well as the incremental cost of retirement incentive benefitscash paid to participants.for such benefits. We do not believe these earnings (expenses) necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash earnings related to our operations.
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities may be useful for investors to consider because it represents the non-cash earnings on the fair value of off-market contracts acquired through acquisitions. We do not believe these earnings necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash earnings related to our operations.
Amortization expense (including intangible asset impairments) may be useful for investors to consider because it represents the estimated attrition of our acquired customer base and the diminishing value of product rights and licenses. We do not believe these charges necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash charges related to our operating cost structure.
Depreciation may be useful for investors to consider because it generally represents the wear and tear on our property and equipment used in our operations. We do not believe these charges necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash charges related to our operating cost structure.
The amount of interest expense and other we incur may be useful for investors to consider and may result in current cash inflows or outflows. However, we do not consider the amount of interest expense and other to be a representative component of the day-to-day operating performance of our business.
Income tax expense may be useful for investors to consider because it generally represents the taxes which may be payable for the period and the change in deferred income taxes during the period and may reduce the amount of funds otherwise available for use in our business. However, we do not consider the amount of income tax expense to be a representative component of the day-to-day operating performance of our business.
Management compensates for the above-described limitations of using non-GAAP measures by using a non-GAAP measure only to supplement our U.S. GAAP results and to provide additional information that is useful to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business.


The following table shows our Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAP reconciled to our (loss) income from continuing operationsnet loss for the indicated periods (in thousands):
Fiscal year ended March 31,Fiscal year ended March 31,
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
(Loss) income from continuing operations$(1,047,960) $238,697
 $206,256
Legal settlement charge (gain), net of expenses5,476
 (134,693) 
Net loss (U.S. GAAP measure)$(321,767) $(425,391) $(42,952)
Loss on divestitures235,301
 30,741
 19,124
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives4,165
 (25,722) 
Adoption of ASU 2017-0787,241
 
 
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities(132,363) (75,733) (42,629)(67,314) (125,148) (121,004)
Depreciation and amortization *
1,052,116
 158,323
 164,277
149,904
 693,595
 443,244
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives(1,244) 
 1,166
Interest expense and other68,041
 85,379
 87,771
114,619
 99,442
 80,501
Income tax (benefit) expense(111,187) 110,597
 105,977
(5,426) (36,457) 19,340
Adjusted EBITDA$(167,121) $382,570
 $522,818
* - Includes Impairment charges related to intangible assets     
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)$196,723
 $211,060
 $398,253
Non-service defined benefit income (excluding settlements)(66,270) (77,512) (88,085)
Adjusted EBITDAP (non-GAAP measure)$130,453
 $133,548
 $310,168
* - Includes impairment charges related to intangible assets     

The following tables show our Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAP by reportable segment reconciled to our operating (loss) income for the indicated periods (in thousands):
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016
 Total Aerostructures 
Aerospace
Systems
 
Aftermarket
Services
 
Corporate/
Eliminations
Operating (loss) income$(1,091,106) $(1,274,777) $216,520
 $24,977
 $(57,826)
Legal settlement charge, net5,476
 12,070
 (8,494) 1,900
 
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives(1,244) 
 
 
 (1,244)
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities(132,363) (90,778) (41,585) 
 
Depreciation and amortization *
1,052,116
 988,947
 50,518
 11,009
 1,642
Adjusted EBITDA$(167,121) $(364,538) $216,959
 $37,886
 $(57,428)
* - Includes Impairment impairment charges related to intangible assets.      
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
 Total Integrated Systems Aerospace Structures Product Support 
Corporate/
Eliminations
Operating (loss) income$(274,679) $157,615
 $(152,407) $43,479
 $(323,366)
Loss on divestitures235,301
 
 
 
 235,301
Adoption of ASU 2017-0787,241
 
 87,241
 
 
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities(67,314) (34,121) (33,193) 
 
Depreciation and amortization149,904
 29,052
 111,431
 6,321
 3,100
Adjusted EBITDAP$130,453
 $152,546
 $13,072
 $49,800
 $(84,965)
    
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015
 Total Aerostructures 
Aerospace
Systems
 
Aftermarket
Services
 
Corporate/
Eliminations
Operating income$434,673
 $120,985
 $184,042
 $47,931
 $81,715
Legal settlement (gain), net(134,693) 
 
 
 (134,693)
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities(75,733) (38,719) (37,014) 
 
Depreciation and amortization158,323
 102,296
 45,200
 8,559
 2,268
Adjusted EBITDA$382,570
 $184,562
 $192,228
 $56,490
 $(50,710)
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2018
 Total Integrated Systems Aerospace Structures Product Support 
Corporate/
Eliminations
Operating (loss) income$(465,640) $185,401
 $(568,164) $45,702
 $(128,579)
Loss on divestitures30,741
 
 
 
 30,741
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities(125,148) (38,293) (86,855) 
 
Depreciation and amortization *693,595
 35,986
 649,013
 6,744
 1,852
Adjusted EBITDAP$133,548
 $183,094
 $(6,006) $52,446
 $(95,986)
* - Includes impairment charges related to intangible assets.      

    
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014
 Total Aerostructures 
Aerospace
Systems
 
Aftermarket
Services
 
Corporate/
Eliminations
Operating income$400,004
 $248,637
 $149,721
 $42,265
 $(40,619)
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives1,166
 
 
 
 1,166
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities(42,629) (25,207) (17,422) 
 
Depreciation and amortization164,277
 116,514
 37,453
 7,529
 2,781
Adjusted EBITDA$522,818
 $339,944
 $169,752
 $49,794
 $(36,672)
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2017
 Total Integrated Systems Aerospace Structures Product Support 
Corporate/
Eliminations
Operating (loss) income$(31,196) $200,209
 $(177,489) $55,801
 $(109,717)
Loss on divestitures19,124
 
 
 
 19,124
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities(121,004) (36,760) (84,244) 
 
Depreciation and amortization *443,244
 40,332
 392,414
 9,037
 1,461
Adjusted EBITDAP$310,168
 $203,781
 $130,681
 $64,838
 $(89,132)
* - Includes impairment charges related to intangible assets.      

The fluctuations from period to period within the amounts of the components of the reconciliations above are discussed further below within Results of Operations.

Fiscal year ended March 31, 20162019, compared towith fiscal year ended March 31, 20152018
 Year Ended March 31,
 2016 2015
 (in thousands)
Net sales$3,886,072
 $3,888,722
Segment operating (loss) income$(1,033,280) $352,958
Corporate (expense) income(57,826) 81,715
Total operating (loss) income(1,091,106) 434,673
Interest expense and other68,041
 85,379
Income tax (benefit) expense(111,187) 110,597
Net (loss) income$(1,047,960) $238,697
 Year Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 (in thousands)
Net sales$3,364,930
 $3,198,951
Segment operating income (loss)$48,687
 $(337,061)
Corporate expense(323,366) (128,579)
Total operating loss(274,679) (465,640)
Interest expense and other114,619
 99,442
Non-service defined benefit income(62,105) (103,234)
Income tax benefit(5,426) (36,457)
Net loss$(383,872) $(528,625)

Net sales decreasedincreased by $2.7$166.0 million,, or (0.1)%5.2%, to $3.9$3.36 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, from $3.9$3.20 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20152018. Net sales increases included the production ramp on Global 7500 of $232.5 million prior to transition. Organic sales adjusted for inter-segment sales increased $34.9 million, or 1.3%. The acquisition of Fairchildfiscal 2018 divestitures and fiscal 2019 divestitures, excluding the Global 7500 transition contributed $101.4 million to the net sales decrease as compared with the prior fiscal 2015 acquisitions contributed $355.3 million.year. Organic sales decreased $352.7 million, or (9.8)%, due to production rate cuts by our customers on the 747-8, V-22, G450/G550 and C-17 programs. The prior fiscal year was negatively impacted by our customers' decreased production rates on existing programs and decreased military sales.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we recorded a $399.8 million forward loss charge for the Bombardier Global 7000/8000 wing program. Under our contract for this program, we have the right to design, develop and manufacture wing components over the initial 300 ship sets. The Global 7000/8000 contract provides for fixed pricing and requires us to fund certain up-front development expenses, with certain milestone payments made by Bombardier. The Global 7000/8000 program charge resulted in the impairment of previously capitalized pre-production costsincreased primarily due to the combination of cost recovery uncertainty,rate increases on key commercial programs and higher than anticipated non-recurring costs and increased forecasted costsvolumes on recurring production. The increasesmilitary programs in costs were driven by several factors, including: changing technical requirements, increased spending on the design and engineering phase of the program and uncertainty regarding cost reduction and cost recovery initiatives with our customer and suppliers. Further cost increases or an inability to meet revised recurring cost forecasts on the Global 7000/8000 program may result in additional forward loss reserves in future periods, while improvements in future costs compared to current estimates may result in favorable adjustments if forward loss reserves are no longer required.
In January 2016, Boeing announced a rate reduction to the 747-8 program, which lowers production to one plane every two months. We have assessed the impact of the rate reduction and have recorded an additional $161.4 million forward loss. This announcement follows the September 2015 decision by Boeing to in-source production of the 747-8 program beginning in the second half of fiscal 2019, effectively terminating this program with us after our current contract. Additional costs associated with exiting the facilities where the 747-8 program is manufactured, such as asset impairment, supplier and lease termination charges,Integrated Systems, as well as severance and retention payments to employees and contractors have been includedincreased demand for structural component repair in the 2016 Restructuring Plan.
Recognition of additional forward losses in the future periods continues to be a risk and will depend upon several factors, including the impactProduct Support, offset by decreased business jet sales from reduced scope of the above discussed production rate change, our ability to successfully perform under current design and manufacturing plans, achievement of forecasted cost reductions as we continue production, our ability to successfully resolve claims and assertions with our customers and suppliers and our customers' ability to sell their products.G650 wing.
Cost of sales increased by $455.8$317.4 million,, or 14.5%12.2%, to $3.6$2.92 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, from $3.1$2.61 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The acquisition of Fairchild and2018. Net sales increases from the fiscal 2015 acquisitionsproduction ramp on Global 7500 contributed $274.5 million. The organic$343.9 million increase in cost of sales prior to transition, including $60.4 million in forward loss charges. Organic cost of sales adjusted for inter-segment sales increased $121.3 million or 4.6% and included additional forward loss provisions for forward lossesfrom the adoption of $561.2ASU 2017-07 of $87.2 million, as well as $29.1 million on the BombardierG280 wing program The fiscal 2018 divestitures and 747-8 programs (as discussed above).fiscal 2019 divestitures, excluding the Global 7500 transition contributed $94.8 million to the cost of sales variance compared with the prior fiscal year. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, was 3.9%17.2% compared with 19.1%20.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.2018. The gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, decreased compared with the comparable prior year was impacted byperiod due to the additional costs on the 747-8 program and disruption and accelerated depreciation associated with the relocation from our Jefferson Street Facilities.forward loss provisions noted above.
Gross margin included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments on long-term contracts and provisions for forward losses as noted above ($596.2 million).of $68.7 million. The unfavorablefavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income included gross

favorable adjustments of $33.0$46.1 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $629.2 million,$114.8 million. Additionally, the adoption of which $561.2 million was relatedASU 2017-07 resulted in a change in estimates due to forward losses associated with the Bombardier and 747-8 programs. Excluding the aforementioned forward losses, the cumulative catch-up adjustments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, reflected increased labor and supplier costs on other programs.a change in accounting principles of $87.2 million. Gross margins for fiscal 20152018 included net unfavorablefavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $156.0 million, of which $152.0 million was related to the forward losses on the 747-8 program.$19.7 million.
Segment operating (loss) income decreasedincreased by $1,386.2$385.7 million,, or (392.7)%114.4%, to $(1,033.3) million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $353.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The decreasedan operating income is directly related to the provisions for forward losses and gross margin changes noted above and the previously mentioned goodwill and tradename impairment charges.
Corporate operations incurred expenses of $57.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, as opposed to income of $81.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included the legal settlement between the Company and Eaton, which resulted in a net gain of $134.7 million.
Interest expense and other decreased by $17.3 million, or 20.3%, to $68.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 compared to $85.4 million for the prior year. Interest expense and other for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, included foreign exchange losses of $2.4 million versus foreign exchange gains of $5.0$48.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Interest expense and other2019, from $337.1 million of operating loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 included the redemption2018. Organic operating income increased due to a prior year goodwill impairment charge of the$535.2 million. The fiscal 2018 Notes, which included $22.6divestitures and fiscal 2019 divestitures contributed $16.7 million for pre-tax losses associatedto an operating income decrease compared with the 4.79% redemption premium, and write-offprior fiscal year.
Corporate operations incurred expenses of the remaining related unamortized discount and deferred financing fees.
The effective income tax rate was 9.6%$323.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, as compared with $128.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The corporate expenses included increased loss on divestitures of $204.6 million, partially offset by $13.0 million in decreased restructuring expenses.
Interest expense and reflectedother increased by $15.2 million, or 15.3%, to $114.6 million for the establishmentfiscal year ended March 31, 2019, compared with $99.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, due to higher interest rates and relative debt levels and the favorable net change in foreign exchange rate gain/loss of approximately $6.8 million compared with the prior year period.
Non-service defined benefit income decreased by $41.1 million, or 39.8%, to $62.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, compared with $103.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to nonrecurring income recognized in fiscal year 2018 from a curtailment of other post employment benefits of $26.3 million and changes in actuarial assumptions and experience which reduced income for fiscal year 2019 by $6.0 million.

The income tax benefit was $5.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, reflecting an effective tax rate of 1.7%. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company adjusted the valuation allowance of $155.8 million against the consolidated net deferred tax assets. Based onasset by $252,243 primarily due to an evaluationincrease in the net operating loss and changes to temporary differences related to ASC 606. As of both the positive and negative evidence available, weMarch 31, 2019, management determined that it was necessary to establishmaintain a valuation allowance against principally all of its net deferred tax assets.
As of March 31, 2019, we have a valuation allowance against substantially all of our net deferred tax assets forgiven the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
Ainsufficient positive evidence to support the realization of our deferred tax assets.  We intend to continue maintaining a valuation allowance if needed, reduceson our deferred tax assets until there is sufficient positive evidence to support the reversal of all or some portion of these allowances.  A reduction in the valuation allowance could result in a significant decrease in income tax expense in the period that the release is recorded.  However, the exact timing and amount of the reduction in our valuation allowance are unknown at this time and will be subject to the amount expected to be realized. When determining the amount of net deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized, the Company assesses all available positive and negative evidence. This evidence includes, but is not limited to, prior earnings history, expectedlevel we achieve as well as our projected income in future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods and the feasibility of ongoing tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of the realization of a deferred tax asset. The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent the evidence may be objectively verified. As such, it is generally difficult for positive evidence regarding projected future taxable income exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences to outweigh objective negative evidence of recent financial reporting losses.
Based on these criteria and the relative weighting of both the positive and negative evidence available, and in particular the activity surrounding the Company's prior earnings history, including the forward losses and intangible impairments previously recognized, management determined that it was necessary to establish a valuation allowance against principally all of its net deferred tax assets at March 31, 2016. Given the objectively verifiable negative evidence of a three-year cumulative loss and the weighting of all available positive evidence, the Company excluded projected taxable income (aside from reversing taxable temporary differences) from the assessment of income that could be used as a source of taxable income to realize the deferred tax assets.
The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 31.7% and included the release of previously reserved for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.1 million, the benefit of $2.8 million from a decrease of the state deferred tax rate and the benefit of $6.0 million from the retroactive reinstatement of the R&D tax credit to January 1, 2014.

periods.
Fiscal year ended March 31, 20152018, compared towith fiscal year ended March 31, 20142017
 Year Ended March 31,
 2015 2014
 (in thousands)
Net sales$3,888,722
 $3,763,254
Segment operating income$352,958
 $440,623
Corporate income (expenses)81,715
 (40,619)
Total operating income434,673
 400,004
Interest expense and other85,379
 87,771
Income tax expense110,597
 105,977
Net income$238,697
 $206,256
 Year Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
 (in thousands)
Net sales$3,198,951
 $3,532,799
Segment operating (loss) income$(337,061) $78,521
Corporate expenses(128,579) (109,717)
Total operating loss(465,640) (31,196)
Interest expense and other99,442
 80,501
Non-service defined benefit income(103,234) (88,085)
Income tax (benefit) expense(36,457) 19,340
Net loss$(528,625) $(131,037)

Net sales increaseddecreased by $125.5$333.8 million, or 3.3%9.4%, to $3.9$3.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, from $3.8$3.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.2017. Organic sales adjusted for inter-segment sales decreased $218.4 million, or 6.4%. The fiscal 20152017 divestitures and the divestiture of Embee contributed $110.5 million to the net sales decrease as compared with the prior fiscal 2014 acquisitions, net of prior year divestitures, contributed $306.1 million.year. Organic sales decreased $180.6 million, or 4.6%,primarily due to productionthe completion of and continued rate cutsreductions on certain Boeing and Gulfstream programs, along with the timing of deliveries on certain programs. These factors were partially offset by our customersincreased production on the 747-8, V-22, G450/G550 and C-17 programs. The prior fiscal year was negatively impacted by our customers' decreased production rates on existing programs and decreased military sales.767/Tanker program.
Cost of sales increaseddecreased by $229.7$166.9 million, or 7.9%6.0%, to $3.1$2.6 billion or the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $2.8 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $2.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 acquisitions, net of prior year divestitures, contributed $264.2 million. Despite the decrease in organic2017. Organic cost of sales adjusted for inter-segment sales decreased $69.4 million or 2.7%. The fiscal 2017 divestitures and the organicdivestiture of Embee contributed $80.7 million to the cost of sales included a provision for forward losses of $152.0 million ondecrease as compared with the 747-8 program in addition to losses as a result of losing NADCAP certification at one of our facilities.prior fiscal year. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, was 20.1%20.6% compared with 23.1%23.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.2017. The gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, decreased compared with the comparable prior year was impacted by additionaldue to the completion of certain Boeing and Gulfstream programs costs on the 747-8 program and disruption and accelerated depreciation associated with the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities. Excluding these charges, the comparable gross margin would have been 25.4% and 26.5%, respectively.as noted above,
Gross margin included net unfavorablefavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments on long-term contracts and a provision for forward losses as noted above ($156.0 million).of $19.7 million. The unfavorablefavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income included gross favorable adjustments of $4.7$85.8 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $160.7 million, of which $152.0 million was related to forward losses associated with the 747-8 program. The cumulative catch-up adjustments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, were due primarily to labor cost growth, partially offset by other minor improvements.$66.2 million. Gross margins for fiscal 20142017 included net unfavorablefavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $53.2$57.2 million, of which $29.8$131.4 million was related to the additional 747-8 program costs from reductions to profitability estimatesreduction of the previously recorded forward losses on the 747-8 production lots that were completed during fiscal 2014 and $15.6 million of disruption and accelerated depreciation costs related to our exit from the Jefferson Street facilities which reduced profitability estimates on production lots completed during fiscal 2014. These decreases wereprogram, partially offset by lower pension and other postretirement benefit expensethe correction of an immaterial error of $12.7 million.
Segment operating income decreased by $87.7$415.6 million, or 19.9%529.3%, to $353.0an operating loss of $337.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20152018, from $440.6$78.5 million of operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Organic operating income decreased $398.9 million. The fiscal 2017 divestitures and divestiture of Embee contributed $16.7 million to the operating income decrease compared with the prior fiscal year. Organic operating income decreased for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, due to the decline in organic gross margin noted above and the previously mentioned goodwill impairment charge of $535.2 million.
Corporate operations incurred expenses of $128.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The organic operating income decreased $100.9 million, or 22.6%, and was a result of the decreased organic sales, the provision for forward losses and gross margin changes noted above, partially offset by decreased moving costs related to the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities ($28.1 million), and legal fees ($4.5 million).
Corporate operations yielded income of $81.72018, as compared with $109.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, as opposed to2017. The increase in corporate expenses of $40.6$18.9 million or 17.2%,

included increased loss on divestitures of $11.6 million and $8.6 million in increased diligence costs associated with divestiture actions.
Interest expense and other increased by $18.9 million, or 23.5%, to $99.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. This result is2018, compared with $80.5 million for the prior fiscal year due higher interest rates, the impairment of deferred financing fees due to the legal settlement betweenamendment to the CompanyCredit Facility and Eaton, which created athe extinguishment of the Term Loan of approximately $5.2 million and the unfavorable net gainchange in foreign exchange rate gain/loss of $134.7approximately $7.6 million partially offset by increased due diligence and acquisition related expenses ($9.8 million).compared with the prior year period.
Interest expense and other decreased by $2.4 million, or 2.7%, to $85.4The income tax benefit was $36.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 compared2018, reflecting an effective tax rate of 7.9%. The rate reflects an adjustment associated with the impairment charge recognized related to $87.8 millionAerospace Structures which was not deductible for the prior year. Interest expense and other fortax purposes. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 decreased due to lower average debt outstanding during2018, the period as compared toCompany increased the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Interest expense and other for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included the redemptionvaluation allowance against certain of the 2018 Notes, which included $22.6 million for pre-tax losses associated with the 4.79% redemption premium, and write-off of the remaining related unamortized discount and deferred financing fees. The fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included the redemption of the 2017 Notes, which included

$11.0 million of pre-tax losses associated with the 4% redemption premium, and the write-off of the remaining related unamortized discount and deferred financing fees.
The effective income tax rate was 31.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, and 33.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The income tax provision for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was reduced to reflect the release of previously reserved for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.1 million, the benefit of $2.8 million from a decrease of the stateits net deferred tax rate and the benefit of $6.0 millionassets generated from the retroactive reinstatementcurrent year temporary differences, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and increase the R&Dvaluation allowance on certain foreign deferred tax credit to January 1, 2014. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the income tax provision was reduced to reflect the release of previously reserved for unrecognized tax benefits of $0.7 million and additional research and development tax credit carryforward and NOL carryforward of $2.3 million.assets.
In January 2014, the Company sold all of its shares of Triumph Aerospace Systems-Wichita, Inc. for total cash proceeds of $23.0 million, which resulted in no gain or loss from the sale.
In April 2013, the Company sold the assets and liabilities of Triumph Instruments-Burbank and Triumph Instruments-Ft. Lauderdale for total proceeds of $11.2 million, resulting in a loss of $1.5 million.
The Company expects to have significant continuing involvement in the businesses and markets of the disposed entities and therefore the disposal groups did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations.
Business Segment Performance
We report our financial performance based on the following three reportable segments: the Aerostructures Group, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems GroupStructures, and the Aftermarket Services Group.Product Support. The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") utilizes Adjusted EBITDA as a primary measure of profitability to evaluate performance of its segments and allocate resources.
The results of operations among our reportable segments, as well as our operating segments, vary due to differences in competitors, customers, extent of proprietary deliverables and performance. For example, our Aerostructures segment generally includes long-term sole-source or preferred supplier contracts and the success of these programs provides a strong foundation for our business and positions us well for future growth on new programs and new derivatives. This compares to our AerospaceIntegrated Systems, segment which generally includes proprietary products and/or arrangements where we become the primary source or one of a few primary sources to our customers, where our unique manufacturing capabilities command a higher margin. Also OEMs are increasingly focusing on assembly activities while outsourcing more manufacturing and repair to third parties, and as a result, are less of a competitive force than in previous years. This compares to Aerospace Structures, which generally includes long-term sole-source or preferred supplier contracts and the success of these programs provides a strong foundation for our business and positions us well for future growth on new programs and new derivatives. In contrast, our Aftermarket Services segmentProduct Support provides MRO services on components and accessories manufactured by third parties, with more diverse competition, including airlines, OEMs and other third-party service providers. In addition, variability in the timing and extent of customer requests performed in the Aftermarket Services segmentProduct Support can provide for greater volatility and less predictability in revenue and earnings than that experienced in the AerostructuresIntegrated Systems, and Aerospace SystemsStructures segments.
The Aerostructures segmentIntegrated Systems consists of the Company'sCompany’s operations that manufacture products primarily forprovide integrated solutions, including design, development and support of proprietary components, subsystems and systems, as well as production of complex assemblies using external designs.  Capabilities include hydraulic, mechanical and electromechanical actuation, power and control; a complete suite of aerospace gearbox solutions, including engine accessory gearboxes and helicopter transmissions; active and passive heat exchange technology; fuel pumps, fuel metering units and Full Authority Digital Electronic Control fuel systems; hydromechanical and electromechanical primary and secondary flight controls.
Aerospace Structures consists of the aerospace OEM market. The Aerostructures segment's revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assemblyCompany’s operations that supply commercial, business, regional and integration of both build-to-print and proprietarymilitary manufacturers with large metallic and composite aerostructuresstructures and aircraft interior systems, including air ducting and thermal acoustic insulations systems. Products include wings, wing boxes, fuselage panels, horizontal and vertical tails, subassemblies such as floor grids, and aircraft interior systems, including air ducting and thermal acoustic insulations systems. Aerospace Structures also has the capability to engineer detailed structural components, including aircraft wings, fuselage sections, tail assemblies, engine nacelles, flight control surfacesdesigns in metal and composites. Capabilities include advanced composite and interior structures, joining processes such as well as helicopter cabins. Further, the segment's operations also designwelding, autoclave bonding and manufacture composite assemblies for floor panelsconventional mechanical fasteners and environmental control system ducts. These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis.variety of special processes, including: super plastic titanium forming, aluminum and titanium chemical milling, surface treatments, and integrated testing and certification services.
The Aerospace Systems segmentProduct Support consists of the Company's operations that also manufacture products primarily for the aerospace OEM market. The segment's operations design a wide range of proprietary and build-to-print components and engineer mechanical and electromechanical controls, such as hydraulic systems, main engine gearbox assemblies, engine control systems, accumulators, mechanical control cables, non-structural cockpit components and metal processing. These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis.
The Aftermarket Services segment consists of the Company'sCompany’s operations that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services to bothfull life cycle solutions for commercial, regional and military markets on componentsaircraft. The Company’s extensive product and accessories manufactured by third parties. Maintenance,service offerings include full post-delivery value chain services that simplify the MRO supply chain. Through its ground support equipment maintenance, component MRO and post-production supply chain activities, Product Support is positioned to provide integrated planeside repair solutions globally. Capabilities include metallic and overhaul revenues are derived from services oncomposite aircraft structures; nacelles; thrust reversers; interiors; auxiliary power units, airframeunits; and engine accessories, including constant-speed drives, cabin compressors, startersa wide variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and generators, and pneumatic drive units. In addition, the segment's operations repair and overhaul thrust reversers, nacelle components and flight control surfaces. The segment's operations also perform repair and overhaul services and supply spare parts for various types of gauges for a broad range of commercial airlines on a worldwide basis.mechanical accessories.
We currently generate a majority of our revenue from clients in the commercial aerospace industry, the military, the business jet industry and the regional airline industry. Our growth and financial results are largely dependent on continued

demand for our products and services from clients in these industries. If any of these industries experiences a downturn, our

clients in these sectors may conduct less business with us. The following table summarizes our net sales by end market by business segment. The loss of one or more of our major customers or an economic downturn in the commercial airline or the military and defense markets could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Year Ended March 31,Year Ended March 31,
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Aerostructures     
Integrated Systems     
Commercial aerospace35.6% 38.5% 42.4%16.6% 15.1% 13.8%
Military10.5
 14.0
 16.1
10.6
 10.2
 10.3
Business Jets15.6
 11.0
 10.0
1.7
 1.7
 1.8
Regional0.4
 0.4
 0.4
1.0
 1.0
 0.9
Non-aviation0.1
 0.4
 0.5
0.8
 1.0
 1.0
Total Aerostructures net sales62.2% 64.3% 69.4%
Aerospace Systems     
Total Integrated Systems net sales30.7% 29.0% 27.8%
Aerospace Structures     
Commercial aerospace14.6% 13.2% 8.4%33.9% 34.6% 36.2%
Military11.1
 10.6
 11.4
8.6
 10.2
 10.6
Business Jets2.0
 1.4
 1.0
16.8
 15.6
 16.6
Regional0.9
 1.0
 1.0
0.7
 0.5
 0.4
Non-aviation1.3
 1.7
 1.3
0.7
 0.4
 0.4
Total Aerospace Systems net sales29.9% 27.9% 23.1%
Aftermarket Services     
Total Aerospace Structures net sales60.7% 61.3% 64.2%
Product Support     
Commercial aerospace6.0% 6.3% 6.3%7.2% 7.5% 6.1%
Military1.4
 1.0
 0.7
0.9
 1.5
 1.4
Regional0.5
 0.5
 0.2
0.5
 0.7
 0.5
Non-aviation
 
 0.3

 
 
Total Aftermarket Services net sales7.9% 7.8% 7.5%
Total Product Support net sales8.6% 9.7% 8.0%
Total Consolidated net sales100.0% 100.0% 100.0%100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

We continue to experience a higher proportion of our sales mix in the commercial aerospace end market. We recently have experienced an increase in our business jet end market for across all three segments due to the acquisition of the Tulsa Programs737, 767/Tanker, 777, 787, A320 and A330 programs. We have experienced a decrease in our military end market due to the wind-down of the C-17 program.program, while we have had increases in Aerospace Structures Business Jet end market from the Global 7500, prior to the transition in February 2019.

Business Segment Performance—Fiscal year ended March 31, 20162019, compared towith fiscal year ended March 31, 20152018
 Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 % of Total Sales Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 % of Total Sales
 2016 2015 2016 2015 2019 2018 2019 2018
 (in thousands)       (in thousands)      
NET SALES                    
Aerostructures $2,427,809
 $2,510,371
 (3.3)% 62.5 % 64.6 %
Aerospace Systems 1,166,795
 1,089,117
 7.1 % 30.0 % 28.0 %
Aftermarket Services 311,394
 304,013
 2.4 % 8.0 % 7.8 %
Integrated Systems $1,042,947
 $986,351
 5.7% 31.0 % 30.9 %
Aerospace Structures 2,062,404
 1,954,729
 5.5% 61.2 % 61.2 %
Product Support 283,743
 281,913
 0.6% 8.4 % 8.8 %
Elimination of inter-segment sales (19,926) (14,779) 34.8 % (0.5)% (0.4)% (24,164) (24,042) 0.5% (0.6)% (0.9)%
Total net sales $3,886,072
 $3,888,722
 (0.1)% 100.0 % 100.0 % $3,364,930
 $3,198,951
 5.2% 100.0 % 100.0 %

  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Segment
Sales
  2016 2015  2016 2015
  (in thousands)      
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME          
Aerostructures $(1,274,777) $120,985
 (1,153.7)% (52.5)% 4.8%
Aerospace Systems 216,520
 184,042
 17.6 % 18.6 % 16.9%
Aftermarket Services 24,977
 47,931
 (47.9)% 8.0 % 15.8%
Corporate (57,826) 81,715
 (170.8)% n/a
 n/a
Total segment operating income $(1,091,106) $434,673
 (351.0)% (28.1)% 11.2%
  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Segment
Sales
  2019 2018  2019 2018
  (in thousands)      
SEGMENT OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME          
Integrated Systems $157,615
 $185,401
 (15.0)% 15.1 % 18.8 %
Aerospace Structures (152,407) (568,164) 73.2 % (7.4)% (29.1)%
Product Support 43,479
 45,702
 (4.9)% 15.3 % 16.2 %
Corporate (323,366) (128,579) (151.5)% n/a
 n/a
Total segment operating (loss) income $(274,679) $(465,640) 41.0 % (8.2)% (14.6)%

  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Segment
Sales
  2016 2015  2016 2015
  (in thousands)      
Adjusted EBITDA          
Aerostructures $(364,538) $184,562
 (297.5)% (15.0)% 7.4%
Aerospace Systems 216,959
 192,228
 12.9 % 18.6 % 17.6%
Aftermarket Services 37,886
 56,490
 (32.9)% 12.2 % 18.6%
Corporate (57,428) (50,710) 13.2 % n/a
 n/a
  $(167,121) $382,570
 (143.7)% (4.3)% 9.8%
  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Segment
Sales
  2019 2018  2019 2018
  (in thousands)      
Adjusted EBITDAP          
Integrated Systems $152,546
 $183,094
 (16.7)% 14.6% 18.6 %
Aerospace Structures 13,072
 (6,006) 317.6 % 0.6% (0.3)%
Product Support 49,800
 52,446
 (5.0)% 17.6% 18.6 %
Corporate (84,965) (95,986) 11.5 % n/a
 n/a
  $130,453
 $133,548
 2.3 % 3.9% 4.2 %

Aerostructures:Integrated Systems:    The Aerostructures segmentIntegrated Systems net sales increased by $56.6 million, or 5.7%, to $1,042.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, from $986.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Organic sales increased by $74.7 million, or 7.7%. The divestiture of Embee contributed $18.1 million to the net sales variance. Organic sales increased primarily due to rate increases on key commercial programs and higher volumes on certain military programs.
Integrated Systems cost of sales increased by $82.0 million, or 12.4%, to $740.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, from $658.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Organic cost of sales increased by $98.8 million, or 15.3%, while the divestiture of Embee contributed $13.2 million reduction to cost of sales. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, was 28.8% compared with 33.5% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The decrease in gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, is the result of sales mix, the higher costs incurred to drive future operational improvements noted above, increased costs on a development program and a favorable settlement of customer assertions in the comparable prior period.
Integrated Systems operating income decreased by $82.6$27.8 million, or 3.3%15.0%, to $2.4$157.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, from $185.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Organic operating income decreased $27.6 million, or 15.7%, while the divestiture of Embee contributed $0.2 million to operating income in the prior year period.

Organic operating income decreased due to the decreased gross margin noted above and increased restructuring expenses of $4.1 million. These same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDAP year over year.
Integrated Systems operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 15.1% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, as compared with 18.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, due to the gross margin increases. These same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDAP margin year over year.
Aerospace Structures:    Aerospace Structures net sales increased by $107.7 million, or 5.5%, to $2.06 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, from $2.5$1.95 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.2018. Net sales increases included the production ramp on Global 7500 of $232.5 million prior to transition. Organic net sales decreased by $326.7$54.8 million or 13.5%, due to decreased production rate cuts bydeclines in business jet, primarily on our customerschange in scope on the 747-8, Gulfstream G450/G550, A330 and C-17 programs.G650 program. The acquisition offiscal 2019 Aerospace Structures divestitures, excluding the Tulsa ProgramsGlobal 7500 transition contributed $244.1$71.1 million to the net sales.sales variance.
AerostructuresAerospace Structures cost of sales increased by $382.5$232.0 million,, or 17.4%13.1%, to $2.6$2.00 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $2.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The acquisition of the Tulsa Programs contributed $200.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 and organic cost of sales increased by $200.6 million, or 9.5%. The organic cost of sales included provisions for forward losses of $561.2 million on the Bombardier and 747-8 programs (as discussed above). Excluding the aforementioned forward losses, the cumulative catch-up adjustments2019, from $1.77 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2018. The cost of sales increase was driven by the increased sales and included increased laboradditional forward loss provisions from the adoption of ASU 2017-07 of $87.2 million, as well as from the Bombardier Global 7500 program of $60.4 million prior to transition and supplier costs on other programs. The fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included a provision for forward losses of $152.0$29.1 million on the 747-8 program and losses as a result of losing NADCAP certification at one of our facilities.G280 wing program.
Organic grossGross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, was (10.8)%3.1% compared with 12.4%9.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.2018. The organicdecreased gross margin is due to additional forward loss charges noted above. In addition to the forward loss provision from the adoption of ASU 2017-07 noted above, the gross margin included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments and provisions for forward losses of $561.2$68.7 million. The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments included gross favorable adjustments of $33.0$46.1 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $629.2 million, which includes forward losses of $561.2 million associated with the Bombardier and 747-8 programs.$114.8 million. The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2016, was $156.0$19.7 million.
Aerospace Structures operating loss decreased by $415.8 million, which included $152.0 million of forward losses related to the 747-8 program.
Aerostructures segment operating (loss) income decreased by $1,395.8 million, or 1,153.7%73.2%, to $(1,274.8)$152.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, from $121.0a loss of $568.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.2018. The decreased operating incomeloss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 is directly relateddue to the provisionaforementioned goodwill impairment charge of $535.2 million in the prior year period, partially offset by the additional forward loss charges noted above. The Adjusted EBITDAP is adjusted for forward lossesthe adoption of ASU 2017-07 and increased for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, due to the increased sales.
Aerospace Structures operating loss as a percentage of segment sales improved to 7.4% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, as compared with 29.1% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, due to the goodwill impairment charge in the prior year period discussed above. The Adjusted EBITDAP margin improvement was also affected by the increased sales noted above.
Product Support:   Product Support net sales increased by $1.8 million, or 0.6%, to $283.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, from $281.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Organic sales increased $14.1 million or 5.9% and the divestitures of NAAS, RPL, Engines and APU contributed $12.3 million to the variance. Organic sales increased primarily due to increased demand in structural component repairs.
Product Support cost of sales increased by $3.5 million, or 1.7%, to $210.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, from $207.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Organic cost of sales increased $11.5 million, or 6.5%, and the divestitures of NAAS, RPL, Engines and APU contributed $8.0 million to the variance. Organic cost of sales increased for the current year period due to the increased sales noted above. Organic gross margin changes noted abovefor the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, was 26.3% compared with 26.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The gross margin decrease was impacted by learning curves on new repair programs.
Product Support operating income decreased by $2.2 million, or 4.9%, to $43.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, from $45.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Organic operating income was consistent year over year and the previously mentioned goodwilldivestitures of NAAS, RPL, Engines and tradename impairment charges and included restructuring charges ($62.7 million). Additionally,APU contributed $2.3 million of the provision for forward losses and gross margin changes noted above contributedvariance to the decrease inprior year period. The Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAP year over year.year, decreased due to the divestitures of NAAS, RPL, Engines and APU, as noted above.
Aerostructures segmentProduct Support operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to (52.5)%15.3% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, as compared with 4.8%16.2% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, due to the decrease inchanges to gross margin as discussed above, which also caused the decline in the Adjusted EBITDA margin.

Aerospace Systems:    The Aerospace Systems segment net sales increased by $77.7 million, or 7.1%, to $1.17 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $1.09 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The acquisitions of Fairchild and GE contributed $93.5 million of net sales. Organic net sales decreased by $15.8 million, or 1.8%, primarily due to slower commercial rotocraft demand and lower aftermarket revenue.
Aerospace Systems cost of sales increased by $53.7 million, or 7.3%, to $792.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $738.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Organic cost of sales decreased by $8.4 million, or 1.5%, while the acquisitions of Fairchild and GE contributed $62.7 million in cost of sales. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, was 34.2% compared with 34.4% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.
Aerospace Systems segment operating income increased by $32.5 million, or 17.6%, to $216.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $184.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Operating income increased primarily due to the acquisitions of Fairchild and GE ($22.5 million) and the net favorable settlement of a contingent liability ($8.5 million), partially offset by restructuring charges ($4.6 million). These same factors contributed to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.
Aerospace Systems segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales increased to 18.6% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, as compared with 16.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, due to the effects of the acquisitions of Fairchild and GE. The same factors contributed to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin year over year.
Aftermarket Services:    The Aftermarket Services segment net sales increased by $7.4 million, or 2.4%, to $311.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $304.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Organic sales decreased $10.3 million, or 3.5%, and the acquisition of NAAS contributed $17.7 million. Organic sales decreased due to a decreased demand from commercial customers.
Aftermarket Services cost of sales increased by $23.6 million, or 10.7%, to $243.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $220.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The organic cost of sales increased $12.5 million, or 5.9%, and the acquisition of NAAS contributed $11.1 million to cost of sales. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, was 20.2% compared with 27.3% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The decrease in gross margin was impacted by the impairment of excess and obsolete inventory associated with certain slow moving programs we have decided to no longer support ($21.1 million).
Aftermarket Services segment operating income decreased by $23.0 million, or 47.9%, to $25.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $47.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Operating income decreased primarily due to the decreased organic sales and the decline in gross margins noted above. These same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.
Aftermarket Services segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 8.0% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, as compared with 15.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, due to the decreased organic sales and the decline in gross margins noted above. The same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAP margin year over year.



Business Segment Performance—Fiscal year ended March 31, 20152018, compared towith fiscal year ended March 31, 20142017
 Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 % of Total Sales Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 % of Total Sales
 2015 2014 2015 2014 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (in thousands)       (in thousands)      
NET SALES                    
Aerostructures $2,510,371
 $2,622,917
 (4.3)% 64.6 % 69.7 %
Aerospace Systems 1,089,117
 871,750
 24.9 % 28.0 % 23.2 %
Aftermarket Services 304,013
 287,343
 5.8 % 7.8 % 7.6 %
Integrated Systems $986,351
 $1,040,805
 (5.2)% 30.9 % 29.5 %
Aerospace Structures 1,954,729
 2,172,768
 (10.0)% 61.2 % 61.5 %
Product Support 281,913
 338,325
 (16.7)% 8.8 % 9.6 %
Elimination of inter-segment sales (14,779) (18,756) (21.2)% (0.4)% (0.5)% (24,042) (19,099) 25.9 % (0.9)% (0.5)%
Total net sales $3,888,722
 $3,763,254
 3.3 % 100.0 % 100.0 % $3,198,951
 $3,532,799
 (9.4)% 100.0 % 100.0 %

  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Segment
Sales
  2015 2014  2015 2014
  (in thousands)      
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME          
Aerostructures $120,985
 $248,637
 (51.3)% 4.8% 9.5%
Aerospace Systems 184,042
 149,721
 22.9% 16.9% 17.2%
Aftermarket Services 47,931
 42,265
 13.4% 15.8% 14.7%
Corporate 81,715
 (40,619) (301.2)% n/a n/a
Total segment operating income $434,673
 $400,004
 8.7% 11.2% 10.6%

  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Segment
Sales
  2018 2017  2018 2017
  (in thousands)      
SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)          
Integrated Systems $185,401
 $200,209
 (7.4)% 18.8% 19.2%
Aerospace Structures (568,164) (177,489) N/M (29.1)% (8.2)%
Product Support 45,702
 55,801
 (18.1)% 16.2% 16.5%
Corporate (128,579) (109,717) 17.2% n/a n/a
Total segment operating income (loss) $(465,640) $(31,196) 1,392.6% (14.6)% (0.9)%
  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Total
Sales
  2015 2014  2015 2014
  (in thousands)      
Adjusted EBITDA          
Aerostructures $184,562
 $339,944
 (45.7)% 7.4% 13.0%
Aerospace Systems 192,228
 169,752
 13.2 % 17.6% 19.5%
Aftermarket Services 56,490
 49,794
 13.4 % 18.6% 17.3%
Corporate (50,710) (36,672) 38.3 % n/a
 n/a
  $382,570
 $522,818
 (26.8)% 9.8% 13.9%
  Year Ended March 31, 
%
Change
 
% of Segment
Sales
  2018 2017  2018 2017
  (in thousands)      
Adjusted EBITDAP          
Integrated Systems $183,094
 $203,781
 (10.2)% 18.6 % 19.6 %
Aerospace Structures (6,006) 130,681
 N/M (0.3)% 6.0 %
Product Support 52,446
 64,838
 (19.1)% 18.6 % 19.2 %
Corporate (95,986) (89,132) 7.7 % n/a
 n/a
  $133,548
 $310,168
 (56.9)% 11.4 % (4.3)%

Aerostructures:Integrated Systems:    The Aerostructures segmentIntegrated Systems net sales decreased by $112.6$54.5 million, or 4.3%5.2%, to $2.5$986.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $1.04 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $2.6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.2017. Organic sales decreased by $181.2$21.6 million, or 6.9%,2.2%. The divestitures of TAS-Newport News and the acquisitions of the Tulsa Programs and Primus, net of prior year divestitureEmbee contributed $68.6$32.9 million in net sales. Organic sales decreaseddeclined primarily due to production rate cutsreductions on A380 and 777 programs and timing of deliveries on other key commercial and military programs, partially offset by our customersincreased sales on the 747-8, V-22, G450/G550 and C-17 programs.737 program.
Aerostructures cost of sales increased by $60.9 million, or 2.9%, to $2.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $2.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 acquisitions, net of prior year divestiture, contributed $79.9 million. Despite the decrease in organic cost of sales, the organic cost of sales included a provision for forward losses of $152.0 million on the 747-8 program and losses as a result of losing NADCAP certification at one of our facilities, as discussed above. Excluding the aforementioned forward losses, the organicIntegrated Systems cost of sales decreased due to the decrease in net sales noted above. The cost of sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included reductions in profitability estimates on the 747-8 programs, driven largely by the identification of additional program costs ($85.0 million) identified during the year and additional program costs resulting from disruption and accelerated depreciation associated with the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities ($38.4 million).
Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 13.7% compared with 18.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The organic gross margin included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments and a provision for forward losses of $152.0 million. The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments included gross favorable adjustments of $4.7 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $160.7 million, which includes forward losses of $152.0 million associated with the 747-8 program. The cumulative catch-up adjustments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, excluding the effects of the forward losses, were due primarily to labor cost growths, partially offset by other minor improvements. The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, was $53.2 million, which included $29.8 million related to additional 747-8 program costs from reductions to profitability estimates on the 747-8 production lots that were completed during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, and $15.6 million of disruption and accelerated depreciation costs related to our exit from the Jefferson Street facilities which reduced profitability estimates on production lots completed during fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Excluding these charges, the comparable gross margin would have been 21.0% and 23.8%, respectively.
Aerostructures segment operating income decreased by $127.7$31.0 million, or 51.3%4.5%, to $121.0$658.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, from $248.6$689.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Operating income was directly affected by the decrease in organic sales, the decreased organic gross margins noted above, offset by decreased moving costs related to

the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities ($28.1 million). Additionally, these same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.
Aerostructures segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 4.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, as compared with 9.5% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, due to the decrease in sales and gross margin as discussed above, which also caused the decline in the Adjusted EBITDA margin.
Aerospace Systems:    The Aerospace Systems segment net sales increased by $217.4 million, or 24.9%, to $1.09 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $871.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The GE and General Donlee acquisitions contributed $225.4 million of net sales. Organic net sales decreased by $8.0 million, or 0.9%, primarily due to decreased production associated with the V-22 program.
Aerospace Systems cost of sales increased by $166.7 million, or 29.2%, to $738.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $571.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.2017. Organic cost of sales decreased by $9.7$9.4 million, or 1.8%1.5%, while the acquisitionsdivestitures of GETAS-Newport News and General DonleeEmbee contributed $176.5 million in cost of sales. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 35.3% compared with 34.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 due to changes in sales mix.
Aerospace Systems segment operating income increased by $34.3 million, or 22.9%, to $184.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $149.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Operating income increased primarily due to the acquisitions of GE and General Donlee and by decreased legal fees ($7.1 million). These same factors contributed to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.
Aerospace Systems segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 16.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, as compared with 17.2% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, due to the effects of the acquisitions of GE and General Donlee. The same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA margin year over year.
Aftermarket Services:    The Aftermarket Services segment net sales increased by $16.7 million, or 5.8%, to $304.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $287.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Organic sales increased by $4.6 million, or 1.6%, and the acquisition of NAAS offset by the previously divested Triumph Instruments companies contributed $12.1 million.
Aftermarket Services cost of sales increased by $6.2 million, or 2.9%, to $220.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $213.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The organic cost of sales decreased by $1.7 million, or 0.8%, and the acquisition of NAAS net of the previously divested Triumph Instruments companies contributed $7.9$21.4 million to cost of sales. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, was 27.3%33.5% compared with 25.6%33.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The increase in gross margin was impacted by the increase in efficiencies in production associated with the higher volume of work.2017.
Aftermarket ServicesIntegrated Systems segment operating income increaseddecreased by $5.7$14.8 million, or 13.4%7.4%, to $47.9$185.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, from $42.3$200.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Operating2017. Organic operating income increased primarilydecreased $10.9 million, or 5.6%, while the divestitures of TAS-Newport News and Embee contributed $3.9 million to operating income. Organic operating income decreased due to the increaseddecreased sales and gross margin noted above and the acquisition of NAAS net of the previously divested Triumph Instruments companies ($1.6 million).above. These same factors contributed to the increasedecrease in Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAP year over year.
Aftermarket Services
Integrated Systems segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales increased to 15.8%18.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, as compared with 14.7%19.2% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014,2017.
Aerospace Structures:    Aerospace Structures net sales decreased by $218.0 million, or 10.0%, to $1.95 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $2.17 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Sales decreased primarily due to the improvedcompletion of and continued rate reductions on certain Boeing and Gulfstream programs and partially offset by rate increases on 767/Tanker and Global Hawk/Triton programs.
Aerospace Structures cost of sales decreased by $92.4 million, or (5.0)%, to $1.77 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $1.86 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. The cost of sales were negatively impacted by the decreased sales as noted above.
Gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, was 9.7% compared with 14.5% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. The decreased gross margin is due to change in product mix. The gross margin included net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $19.7 million. The net favorable cumulative catch-up adjustments included gross favorable adjustments of $85.8 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $66.2 million. The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, was $57.2 million.
Aerospace Structures operating loss increased by $390.7 million, or 220.1%, to $568.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $177.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. The increased operating loss for the fiscal year ended is due to the aforementioned goodwill impairment charge of $535.2 million. The Adjusted EBITDAP decreased for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, due to the decreased sales noted above.
Aerospace Structures operating loss as a percentage of segment sales increased to (29.1)% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, as compared with (8.2)% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, due to the goodwill impairment charge noted above. The Adjusted EBITDAP margin decline was also impacted by the decreased gross margin noted above.
Product Support:    Product Support net sales increased by $56.4 million, or 16.7%, to $281.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $338.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Organic sales increased $21.2 million or 8.4% and the divestiture of Engines and APU contributed $77.6 million to the prior year period. Organic sales increased due to increased demand from OEM customers.
Product Support cost of sales increased by $38.5 million, or 15.7%, to $207.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $245.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Organic cost of sales increased $20.7 million, or 11.5%, and the divestiture of Engines and APU contributed $59.2 million to the prior year period. Organic cost of sales increased for the current year period due to the increased sales noted above. Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, was 26.7% compared with 28.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. The gross margin decreased for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018 due to sales mix.
Product Support operating income decreased by $10.1 million, or 18.1%, to $45.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, from $55.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Organic operating income increased $2.8 million, or 6.6% and the divestiture of the Engines and APU contributed $12.9 million compared with the prior year period. Organic operating income increased due to sales factors as noted above. These Adjusted EBITDAP year over year, decreased due to the divestiture of Engines and APU, as noted above.
Product Support operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 16.2% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, as compared with 16.5% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, due to the changes in gross margin noted above. The same factors contributed to the increase in Adjusted EBITDAP margin year over year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our working capital needs are generally funded through cash flow from operations and borrowings under our credit arrangements. During the year ended March 31, 2016,2019, we generatedused approximately $83.9$174.4 million of cash flow from operating activities, usedreceived approximately $128.0$200.5 million infrom investing activities and received approximately $32.5 million in financing activities. In fiscal 2015, cash flows from operating activities included pension contributions of $112.3 million.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, we had a net cash inflowoutflow of $83.9$174.4 million from operating activities, a decrease of $383.5$114.5 million, compared towith a net cash inflowoutflow of $467.3$288.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. During fiscal 2016, the net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to the timing of payments on accounts payable2018. We invested in inventory and other accrued expenses ($251.5 million) driven by pre-production costs and net spending on the Tulsa Programs discussed below, offset by increased receipts from customers and others related to increased collection efforts ($40.9 million). During fiscal 2015, the net increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the cash received from a legal settlement ($134.7 million), and an income tax refund ($26.0 million).

We continue to invest in inventorycontract assets for new programs which impacts our cash flows from operating activities. During fiscal 2016 expenditures for inventory costsCash flows used on new programs excluding progress payments, includingincluded approximately $230.0 million and $16.0 million pertaining to the Bombardier Global 7000/80007500 program, through the date of transition in February 2019, and the Embraer E-Jet, programs, were $146.1respectively. The Company received approximately $125.0 million and $83.8in customer advances. In addition, the Company liquidated approximately $177.0 million respectively. Net spend onof prior period

advances against current period deliveries. The Company also received approximately $20 million to settle an indemnification receivable initially recognized related to a specific matter that we acquired from the Tulsa Programs duringseller.
Cash flows provided by investing activities for the fiscal 2016 was approximately $57.3year ended March 31, 2019, increased $162.3 million from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. Cash flows provided by investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, included cash from the fiscal 2019 divestitures of $247.6 million offset by capital expenditures of $47.1 million. Additionally, inventory for mature programs declined due to decreased production rates, by approximately $67.8 million. Unliquidated progress payments netted against inventory decreased $66.8 million due to timing of receipts.
Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, decreased $60.1 million2018, included cash from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, included the acquisition2018 divestitures of Fairchild ($57.1 million), and a payment to settle a working capital adjustment related to the acquisition of GE ($6.0 million) and$83.1 million, offset by capital expenditures ($80.0 million). Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 included the cash received from the acquisition of the Tulsa Programs ($160.0 million) offset by the acquisitions of GE ($65.0 million) and NAAS ($43.7 million) and the working capital finalization of the acquisition of Primus ($13.0 million).$42.1 million.
Cash flows provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, were $32.5 million, compared towith cash flows used inprovided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, of $395.2$213.6 million. Cash flows provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, included additional borrowings to fund operations. Cash flows provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, included the issuance of our Senior Notes due 2025 of $500.0 million, offset by repayment of the 2013 Term Loan of $302.3 million, payment of financing fees $17.7 million and additional borrowings on our Credit Facility (as defined below) to fund the acquisition of Fairchild and to fund operations. Cash flows used in financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included the redemption of the 2018 Notes, settlement of the Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes ("Convertible Notes") redemptions and the purchase of our common stock ($184.4 million), offset by the issuance of the 2022 Notes..
As of March 31, 2016, $834.32019, the Company had $92.8 million of cash and $454.2 million was available under the Company's existing credit agreement ("Credit Facility").  On March 31, 2016,2019, an aggregate amount of approximately $140.0$215.0 million in outstanding borrowingborrowings and approximately $25.7$30.8 million in letters of credit were outstanding under the Credit Facility, all of which were accruing interest at LIBOR plus applicable basis points totaling 2.00%approximately 6.00% per annum. Amounts repaid under the Credit Facility may be reborrowed.
In July 2018, the Company, its subsidiary co-borrowers and guarantors entered into a Tenth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Tenth Amendment” and the existing Credit Agreement as amended by the Tenth Amendment, the "Credit Agreement") and with the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto. Among other things, the Tenth Amendment modifies certain financial covenants and other terms and lowered the capacity to $700.0 million upon the earlier of completion of certain asset sales or March 31, 2019. The fiscal 2019 divestitures described in Note 3 resulted in this reduction occurring as of March 8, 2019. Pursuant to additional provisions in our debt agreements, additional excess proceeds must be reinvested in the business or used to further permanently reduce outstanding debt within twelve months of asset sale. The Tenth Amendment also adds an additional mandatory prepayment provision requiring that the Company prepay the outstanding revolving credit loans as set forth in the Tenth Amendment.
In connection with the Tenth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, the Company incurred $1.7 million of financing costs. These costs, along with the $9.0 million of unamortized financing costs subsequent to the Ninth Amendment, are being amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. In accordance with the reduction in the capacity of the Credit Agreement, the Company wrote off a proportional amount of unamortized financing fees existing prior to the Tenth Amendment.
In July 2017, the Company entered into a Ninth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, with the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto to, among other things, (i) permit the Company to incur High Yield Indebtedness (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500.0 million, subject to the Company’s obligations to apply the net proceeds from this offering to repay the outstanding principal amount of the term loans in full, (ii) limit the mandatory prepayment provisions to eliminate the requirement that net proceeds received from the incurrence of Permitted Indebtedness (as defined in the Credit Agreement), including the High Yield Indebtedness, be applied to reduce the revolving credit commitments once the revolving credit commitments have been reduced to $800.0 million, (iii) amend certain covenants and other terms and (iv) modify the current interest rate and letter of credit pricing tiers.
In connection with the Ninth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, the Company incurred $0.6 million of financing costs. These costs, along with the $13.2 million of unamortized financing costs subsequent to the amendment, are being amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. In accordance with the reduction in the capacity of the Credit Agreement, the Company wrote-off a proportional amount of unamortized financing fees prior to the amendment.
In May 2017, the Company entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among the Company and its lenders to, among other things, (i) eliminate the total leverage ratio financial covenant, (ii) increase the maximum permitted senior secured leverage ratio financial covenant applicable to each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017, and to revise the step-downs applicable to such financial covenant, (iii) reduce the aggregate principal amount of commitments under the revolving line of credit to $850.0 million from $1,000.0 million, (iv) modify the maturity date of the term loans so that all of the term loans will mature on March 31, 2019, and (v) establish a new higher pricing tier for the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing provisions.

On March 28, 2016, wethe Company entered into a Purchase Agreement ("Receivables Purchase Agreement") to sell certain accounts receivables to a financial institution without recourse. We areThe Company was the servicer of the accounts receivable under the Receivables Purchase Agreement. As of March 31, 2016, the maximum amount available under the Receivables Purchase Agreement was $90.0 million. Interest rates are based on LIBOR plus 0.65% -0.70%- 0.70%. As of March 31, 2016, we2017, the Company sold $89.9$78.0 million, worth of eligible accounts receivable.
In November 2014, the The Company amended its receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”), increasing the purchase limit from $175.0 million to $225.0 million and extending the term through November 2017.
In May 2014, the Company amended its existing Credit Facility with its lenders to (i) to increase the maximum amount allowed for the Securitization Facility and (ii) amend certain other terms and covenants.
In November 2013, the Company amended the Credit Facility with its lenders to (i) provide for a $375.0 million Term Loan with a maturity date of May 14, 2019, (ii) maintain a Revolving Line of Creditcurrently has no capacity under the Credit FacilityReceivables Purchase Agreement to $1,000.0 million and increase the accordion feature to $250.0 million, and (iii) amend certain other terms and covenants. The amendment resulted in a more favorable pricing grid and a more streamlined package of covenants and restrictions.sell accounts receivable.
The level of unused borrowing capacity under the Company's Revolving Credit Facility varies from time to time depending in part upon its compliance with financial and other covenants set forth in the related agreement. The Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on specified levels of indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and interest coverage requirements, and includes limitations on, among other things, liens, mergers, consolidations, sales of assets, payment of dividends and incurrence of debt. As of March 31, 2016,2019, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
In November 2017, the Company amended its receivable securitization facility (the "Securitization Facility"), decreasing the purchase limit from $225.0 million to $125.0 million and extending the term through November 2020.
In August 2017, the Company issued $500.0 million principal amount of 7.750% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes"). The 2025 Notes were sold at 100% of principal amount and have an effective interest yield of 7.750%. Interest on the 2025 Notes accrues at the rate of 7.750% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on February 15, 2018. We used the net proceeds to payoff the Term Loan and to reduce the outstanding balance of the Revolver. In connection with the issuance of the 2025 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $8.8 million of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the 2025 Notes.
In June 2014, the Company issued the 2022 Notes for $300.0 million in principal amount. The 2022 Notes were sold at 100% of principal amount and have an effective yield of 5.25%. Interest on the 2022 Notes is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. We used the net proceeds to redeem the 2018 Notes and pay related fees and expenses. In connection with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $5.0 million of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the notes.
In February 2013, the Company issued the 2021 Notes for $375.0 million in principal amount. The 2021 Notes were sold at 100% of principal amount and have an effective interest yield of 4.875%. Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year. We used the net proceeds to repay borrowings under our

Credit Facility and pay related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the 2021 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $6.3 million of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the notes.
For further information on the Company's long-term debt, see Note 10 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements".Statements."
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, we had a net cash inflowoutflow of $467.3$288.9 million from operating activities, an inflow increasedecrease of $332.2$570.4 million, compared towith a net cash inflow of $135.1$281.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.2017. During fiscal 2015,2018, the increase in net cash provided byused in operating activities was primarily dueattributable to the cash received from legal settlement ($134.7 million), increaseddecreased receipts from customers and others relating to additional sales from fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 acquisitions ($110.4873.1 million), an income tax refund ($26.0 million), and decreased disbursements to employees, suppliers and others ($114.9 million) due to timing, offset by increased pension contributionsthe timing of payments on accounts payable and other accrued expenses driven by decreased pre-production costs, and net spending on the G280 and G650 Programs ($66.0407.2 million).
We investedcontinue to invest in inventory for new programs, and additional production costs for ramp-up activities in support of increasing build rates on several programs and build ahead for the relocationwhich impacts our cash flows from our largest facilities.operating activities. During fiscal 2015,2018, expenditures for inventory build for capitalized pre-production costs on new programs, excluding progress payments, including the Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the Embraer E-Jet programs, were $127.0$384.9 million and $48.7$35.1 million, respectively. Offsetting thisAdditionally, inventory for mature programs declined due to decreased production rates and the utilization of build was a provision for forward losses on our long-term contract on the 747-8 program of $152.0ahead inventory, by approximately $144.4 million. Unliquidated progress payments netted against inventory increased $24.9$162.5 million due to timing of receipts. Capitalized pre-production costs are expected to continue to increase, while our production is expected to remain consistent overreceipts and resolution of open assertions.
Cash flows provided by investing activities for the next few quarters.
fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, increased $3.9 million from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Cash flows provided by investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, included cash from the divestitures of TS-LI and Embee of $83.1 million offset by capital expenditures of $42.1 million. Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, decreased by $178.8 million2017, included cash from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Cash flows used in investing activities included the cash received from the acquisitiondivestitures of Tulsa Programs ($160.0 million)TAS - Newport News and Engines and APU of $86.2 million, offset by the acquisitions of GE ($65.0 million) and NAAS ($43.7 million) and the working capital finalization of the acquisition of Primus ($13.0 million). The fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included the fiscal 2014 acquisitions of $94.5 million and capital expenditures of $86.6 million associated with our new facilities in Red Oak, Texas.
Cash flows used in financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, were $395.2 million, compared to cash flows provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, of $103.2$51.8 million. Cash flows used in financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included the redemption of the 2018 Notes, settlement of the Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes ("Convertible Notes") redemptions and the purchase of our common stock ($184.4 million), offset by the issuance of the 2022 Notes.
At March 31, 2016, $19.2 million of cash and cash equivalents were held by foreign subsidiaries and were primarily denominated in foreign currencies. If these amounts would be remitted as dividends, the Company may be subject to additional U.S. taxes, net of allowable foreign tax credits. We currently expect to utilize the balances to fund our foreign operations.
Subsequent to year end, to ensure that we had full access to our Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") during fiscal 2017, we obtained approval from the holders of the 2021 Notes to amend the terms of the indenture to conform with the 2022 Notes which allows for a higher level of secured debt. Absent this consent, we would have been restricted as to the level of new borrowings under the Credit Facility during fiscal 2017.
Further, to mitigate the risk of failing to obtain the consent and to ensure we had adequate liquidity through fiscal 2017, we chose to make a significant draw on the Credit Facility in early April 2016, taking the outstanding balance to approximately $800,000. We paid down substantially all of the draw to the Credit Facility upon receiving consent from the holders of the 2021 Notes in May 2016.
In May 2016, the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among the Company, the Subsidiary Co-Borrowers, the lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent (the “Sixth Amendment” and the Credit Facility, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which those lenders electing to enter into the Sixth Amendment extended the expiration date for the revolving line of credit and the maturity date for the term loan by five years to May 3, 2021. Lenders holding revolving credit commitments aggregating $940.0 million elected to extend the expiration date for the revolving line of credit, and Lenders holding approximately $324.5 million of term loans (out of an aggregate outstanding term loan balance of approximately $330.0 million) elected to extend the term loan maturity date.
In addition, the Sixth Amendment amended the Credit Facility to, among other things, (i) modify certain financial covenants to allow for the add-back of certain cash and non-cash charges, (ii) amend the total leverage ratio financial covenant to provide for a gradual reduction in the maximum permitted total leverage ratio commencing with the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, (iii) increase the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing provisions for the highest pricing tier, (iv) establish the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing at the highest pricing tier until the Company

delivers its compliance certificate for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, (v) increase the minimum revolver availability threshold test in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain additional permitted dividends, permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness, and (vi) decrease the maximum senior secured leverage ratio threshold test in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain permitted dividends, permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness during the period from the date of the Sixth Amendment until the Company delivers its compliance certificate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.
Capital expenditures were $80.0$47.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.2019. We funded these expenditures through cash from operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility. We expect capital expenditures of approximately $80.0 million to $100.0 million and net investments in new major programs of $50.0 million

to $60.0 million of which will be reflected in inventory for our fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.2020. The expenditures are expected to be used mainly to expand capacity or replace old equipment at several facilities.
Our expected future cash flows for the next five years for long-term debt, leases and other obligations are as follows:
Payments Due by PeriodPayments Due by Period
Contractual ObligationsTotal 
Less than
1 Year
 1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years 
After
5 Years
Total 
Less than
1 Year
 1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years 
After
5 Years
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Debt principal(1)$1,426,116
 $42,383
 $430,042
 $273,409
 $680,282
$1,501,992
 $8,201
 $682,693
 $303,441
 $507,657
Debt-interest(1)(2)233,121
 46,071
 91,767
 77,167
 18,116
322,916
 73,789
 137,565
 85,721
 25,841
Operating leases168,305
 27,904
 46,218
 33,643
 60,540
108,726.54
 21,543.37
 32,909.84
 19,446.48
 34,826.85
Purchase obligations1,965,090
 1,457,022
 471,967
 35,215
 886
1,489,635
 1,096,198
 376,922
 1,803
 14,712
Total$3,792,632
 $1,573,380
 $1,039,994
 $419,434
 $759,824
$3,423,269.54
 $1,199,731.37
 $1,230,089.84
 $410,411.48
 $583,036.85


(1)The maturities of the Term Loan reflected above are based on the maturities dates prior to the May 2017 amendment to the Credit Facility.
(2)Includes fixed-rate interest only.
The above table excludes unrecognized tax benefits of $9.7$19.4 million as of March 31, 2016,2019, since we cannot predict with reasonable certainty the timing of cash settlements with the respective taxing authorities.


















In addition to the financial obligations detailed in the table above, we also had obligations related to our benefit plans at March 31, 2016,2019, as detailed in the following table. Our other postretirement benefits are not required to be funded in advance, so benefit payments are paid as they are incurred. Our expected net contributions and payments are included in the table below:
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 (in thousands)
Projected benefit obligation at March 31, 2016$2,430,315
 $179,901
Plan assets at March 31, 20161,925,685
 
Projected contributions by fiscal year   
201740,000
 16,547
201840,000
 15,973
2019
 15,550
2020
 14,953
2021
 14,432
Total 2017 - 2021$80,000
 $77,455
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 (in thousands)
Projected benefit obligation at March 31, 2018$2,234,734
 $109,455
Plan assets at March 31, 20181,796,111
 
Projected contributions by fiscal year   
2020
 10,881
202133,100
 10,575
202253,900
 10,104
202354,500
 9,558
202443,600
 9,087
Total 2019 - 2023$185,100
 $50,205
Current plan documents reserve our right to amend or terminate the plans at any time, subject to applicable collective bargaining requirements for represented employees.
We believe that cash generated by operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet anticipated cash requirements for our current operations for the foreseeable future.at least the next twelve months.
Loans under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, by reference to a base rate or a rate based on LIBOR, in either case plus an applicable margin determined quarterly based on the Company's Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Facility) as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The Company is also required to pay a quarterly commitment fee on the average daily unused portion of the Credit Facility for each fiscal quarter and fees in connection with the issuance of letters of credit. All outstanding principal and interest under the Credit Facility will be due and payable on the maturity date.
The Credit Facility contains representations, warranties, events of default and covenants customary for financings of this type, including, without limitation, financial covenants under which the Company is obligated to maintain on a consolidated basis, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, a certain minimum Interest Coverage Ratio maximum Total Leverage Ratio and maximum Senior Leverage Ratio (in each case as defined in the Credit Facility).
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Critical accounting policies are those accounting policies that can have a significant impact on the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations, and that require the use of complex and subjective estimates based upon past experience and management's judgment. Because of the uncertainty inherent in such estimates, actual results may differ from these estimates. Below are those policies applied in preparing our consolidated financial statements that management believes are the most dependent on the application of estimates and assumptions. For additional accounting policies, see Note 2 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. In determining the appropriate allowance, we consider a combination of factors, such as industry trends, our customers' financial strength and credit standing, and payment and default history. The calculation of the required allowance requires a judgment as to the impact of these and other factors on the ultimate realization of our trade receivables. We believe that these estimates are reasonable and historically have not resulted in material adjustments in subsequent periods when the estimates are adjusted to actual amounts.
Inventories
The Company records inventories at the lower of cost (average-cost or estimated net realizable value. Costs on long-term contracts and programs in progress represent recoverable costs incurred for productionspecific-identification methods) or contract-specific facilities and equipment, allocable operating overhead and advances to suppliers. Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of the U.S. Government and certain other customers have title to, or a security interest in, inventories related to such contracts as a result of advances, performance-based payments, and progress payments. The Company reflects those advances and payments as an offset against the related

inventory balances.market. The Company expenses general and administrative costs related to products and services provided essentially under commercial terms and conditions as incurred. The Company determines the costs of inventories by the first-in, first-out or average cost methods.
Advance payments and progress payments received on contracts-in-process are first offset against related contract costs that are included in
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-09, work-in-process inventory with any remaining amount reflected in current liabilities.
Work-in-process inventory includeswas capitalized as pre-production costs. The adoption of ASU 2014-09 changes the Company's accounting for these pre-production costs.
Revenue Recognition and Contract Balances
The Company's revenue is principally from contracts with customers to provide design, development, manufacturing, and support services associated with specific customer programs. The Company policy allowsregularly enters into long-term master supply agreements that establish general terms and conditions and may define specific program requirements. Many agreements include clauses that provide sole supplier status to the Company for the capitalizationduration of pre-production costs after it establishesthe program’s life. Purchase orders (or authorizations to proceed) are issued pursuant to the master supply agreements. Additionally, a contractual arrangementmajority of the Company’s agreements with customers include options for future purchases. Such options primarily reduce the administrative effort of issuing subsequent purchase orders and do not represent material rights granted to customers. The Company generally enters into agreements directly with its customers and is the principal in all current contracts.
The identification of a contract with a customer for purposes of accounting and financial reporting requires an evaluation of the terms and conditions of agreements to determine whether presently enforceable rights and obligations exist. Management considers a number of factors when making this evaluation that include, but are not limited to, the nature and substance of the business exchange, the specific contractual terms and conditions, the promised products and services, the termination provisions in the contract, as well as the nature and execution of the customer’s ordering process and how the Company is authorized to perform work. Generally, presently enforceable rights and obligations are not created until a purchase order is issued by a customer for a specified number of units of product or services. Therefore, the issuance of a purchase order is generally the point at which a contract is identified for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
Management identifies the promises to the customer. Promises are generally explicitly statesstated in each contract, but managements also evaluates whether any promises are implied based on the terms of the agreement, past business practice, or other facts and circumstances. Each promise is evaluated to determine if it is a performance obligation. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service. The Company considers a number of factors when determining whether a promise is contractual performance obligation, including whether the customer can benefit from the good or service on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer, whether the Company provides a significant service of integrating goods or services to deliver a combined output to the customer, or whether the goods or services are highly interdependent. The Company’s performance obligations consist of a wide range of engineering design services and manufactured components, as well as spare parts and repairs for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The transaction price for a contract reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for fully satisfying the performance obligations in the contract. Typically, the transaction price consists solely of fixed consideration but may include variable consideration for contractual provisions such as unpriced contract modifications, cost-sharing provisions, and other receipts or payments to customers. The Company identifies and estimates variable consideration, typically at the most likely amount the Company expects to receive from its customers. Variable consideration is only included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized for the contract will not occur, or when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. The Company's contracts with customers generally require payment under normal commercial terms after delivery with payment typically required within 30 to 120 days of delivery. However, a subset of the Company’s current contracts include significant financing components because the timing of the transfer of the underlying products and services under contract are at the customers’ discretion. For these contracts, the Company adjusts the transaction price to reflect the effects of the time value of money.
The Company generally is not subject to collecting sales tax and has made an accounting policy election to exclude from the transaction price any sales and other similar taxes collected from customers. As a result, any such collections are accounted for on a net basis.
The total transaction price is allocated to each of the identified performance obligations using the relative stand-alone selling price. The objective of the allocation is to reflect the consideration that the cost of recovery of pre-productionCompany expects to receive in exchange for the products or services associated with each performance obligation. Stand-alone selling price is the price at which the Company would sell a promised good or service separately to a customer. Stand-alone selling prices are established at contract inception, and subsequent changes in transaction price are allocated on the same basis as at contract inception. When stand-alone selling prices for the Company’s products and services are not observable, the Company uses either the “Expected Cost Plus a Margin” or "Adjusted Market Assessment" approaches to estimate stand-alone selling price. Expected costs is allowed.are typically derived from the available periodic forecast information.
Capitalized pre-production costs include nonrecurring engineering, planning and design, including applicable overhead, incurred before production is manufactured on a regular basis. Significant customer-directed work changes can also cause pre-production costs to be incurred (see Note 5 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion).
Revenue is recognized when or as control of promised products or services transfers to a customer and Profit Recognition
Revenuesis recognized at the amount allocated to each performance obligation associated with the transferred products or services. Service sales, principally representing repair, maintenance, and engineering activities are recognized in accordanceover the contractual period or as services are rendered. Sales under long-term contracts with the contract terms when products are shipped, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, pricing is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.
A significant portion of our contracts are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 605-35, Revenue Recognition —Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts, and revenue and costs on contractsperformance obligations satisfied over time are recognized using either an input or output method. The Company recognizes revenue over time as it performs on these contracts because of the percentage-of-completion methodcontinuous transfer of accounting. Accountingcontrol to the customer as represented by contractual terms that entitle the Company to the reimbursement of costs plus a reasonable profit for work performed to manufacture products for which the revenue and profitCompany has no alternate use or for work performed on a contract requires estimates of (1) the contract value or total contractcustomer-owned asset.
With control transferring over time, revenue (2) the total costs at completion, which is equal to the sum of the actual incurred costs to daterecognized based on the contract and the estimated costs to complete the contract's scopeextent of work and (3) the measurement of progress towards completion. Depending on the contract, we measure progress toward completion using eitherof the performance obligation. The Company generally uses the cost-to-cost input method of progress for our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as work progresses. Under the cost-to-cost method, or the units-of-delivery method, with the great majority measured under the units-of-delivery method.
Under the cost-to-cost method,extent of progress toward completion is measured asbased on the ratioproportion of total costs incurred to our estimate of total costs at completion. We recognize costs as incurred. Profit is determined based on our estimated profit margin on the contract multiplied by our progress toward completion. Revenue represents the sum of our costs and profit on the contract for the period.
Under the units-of-delivery method, revenue on a contract is recorded as the units are delivered and accepted during the period at an amount equaldate to the contractual selling price of those units. The costs recorded on a contract under the units-of-delivery method are equal to the total costs at completion divided by the total units to be delivered. As our contracts can span multiple years, we often segment the contracts into production lots for the purposes of accumulating and allocating cost. Profit is recognized as the difference between revenue for the units delivered and the estimated costs for the units delivered.
Adjustments to original estimates for a contract's revenues, estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. The Company reviews its cost estimates on significant contracts on a periodic basis, or when circumstances change and estimated total profit are often required as work progresses underwarrant a contract, as experience is gained and as more information is obtained, even though the scope of work required under the contract may not change, or if contract modifications occur. Thesemodification to a previous estimate. Cost estimates are also sensitive to the assumed rate of production. Generally, the longer it takes to complete thelargely based on negotiated or estimated purchase contract quantity, the more relative overheadterms, historical performance trends and other economic projections. Significant factors that contract will absorb. The impact of revisions ininfluence these estimates include inflationary trends, technical and schedule risk, internal and subcontractor performance trends, business volume assumptions, asset utilization, and anticipated labor agreements.
Revenue and cost estimates isare regularly monitored and revised based on changes in circumstances. Impacts from changes in estimates of net sales and cost of sales are recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis, which recognizes in the current period in which the revisions are made. Provisionscumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a performance obligation’s percentage of completion. Forward loss reserves for anticipated losses on long-term contracts are recorded in the period in which theyfull when such losses become evident, ("forward losses")to the extent required, and are first offset against costs that are included in inventory, with any remaining amount reflected in accrued contract liabilities in accordance with ASC 605-35. Revisions in contract estimates, if significant, can materially affect our results of operations and cash flows, as well as our valuation of inventory. Furthermore, certain contracts are combined or segmented for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 605-35.on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in contract values and estimated costs that arose during the fiscal year increased net sales, decreased operating (loss) income,loss, net (loss) incomeloss and earnings per share by approximately $(596.2)$7.9 million,, $(539.0) $(68.7) million, $(68.7) million and $(10.95)$(1.38), respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $33.0$46.1 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $629.2$114.8 million. These cumulative catch-up adjustments do not include a non-cash charge the Company recorded as a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-07 of $87.2 million due to a change in estimate from a change in accounting principles, which includes provisions of $561.2 million for forward lossesis presented on the Bombardier and 747-8 programs.accompanying consolidated statements of operations within cost of sales.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased operating loss, net loss and earnings per share by approximately $19.7 million, $13.5 million and $0.27, respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $85.8 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $66.2 million.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased operating income, net income and earnings per share by approximately $(156.0)$57.2 million,, $(106.6) $52.6 million and $(2.09),$1.07, respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2017, included

gross favorable adjustments of approximately $4.7$163.3 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $160.7$106.1 million, which includes a provision of $152.0 million forreduction to the previously recognized forward losses onof $131.4 million for the 747-8 program.
ForRevenues for performance obligations that are not recognized over time are recognized at the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changespoint in estimates decreased operating income, net income and earnings per share by approximately $(53.2) million, $(35.1) million and $(0.67), respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $14.3 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $67.5 million.
Amounts representing contract change orders or claims are only included in revenuetime when such change orders or claims have been settled with our customer andcontrol transfers to the extentcustomer. For performance obligations that units have been delivered. Additionally, some contracts may contain provisions for revenue sharing, price re-determination, requests for equitable adjustments, change orders or cost and/orare satisfied at a point in time, the Company evaluates the point in time when the customer can direct the use of and obtain the benefits from the products and services. Generally, the shipping terms determine the point in time when control transfers to customers. Shipping and handling activities are not considered performance incentives. Such amounts or incentivesobligations and related costs are included in cost of sales as incurred.
Differences in the timing of revenue recognition and contractual billing and payment terms result in the recognition contract value when the amounts can be reliably estimatedassets and their realization is reasonably assured.liabilities. Refer to Note 4 for further discussion.
Although fixed-price contracts, which extend several years into the future, generally permit us to keep unexpected profits if costs are less than projected, we also bear the risk that increased or unexpected costs may reduce our profit or cause the Company to sustain losses on the contract. In a fixed-price contract, we must fully absorb cost overruns, notwithstanding the difficulty of estimating allThe portion of the costs we will incur in performing theseCompany's revenue resulting from transactions other than contracts and in projecting the ultimate level of revenue that may otherwise be achieved.
As previously disclosed, we recognized a provision for forward losses associated with our long-term contract on the 747-8 and Bombardier programs. There is still risk similar to what we have experienced on the 747-8 and Bombardier programs. Particularly, our ability to manage risks related to supplier performance, execution of cost reduction strategies, hiring and retaining skilled production and management personnel, quality and manufacturing execution, program schedule delays and many other risks, will determine the ultimate performance of these long-term programs.
The Aftermarket Services Group provides repair and overhaul services, certain of which are provided under long-term power-by-the-hour contracts, comprising approximately 6% of the segment's fiscal 2016 net sales. The Company applies the proportional performance method to recognize revenue under these contracts. Revenue is recognized over the contract period as units are delivered based on the relative value in proportioncustomers pertains to the total estimatedamortization of acquired contract consideration. In estimating the total contract consideration, management evaluates the projected utilization of its customer's fleet over the term of the contract, in connection with the related estimated repair and overhaul servicing requirements to the fleet based on such utilization. Changes in utilization of the fleet by customers, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require adjustments to estimates of revenue to be realized.liabilities discussed above.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for purchased goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. Under ASC 350, purchased goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized; rather, they are tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Additionally, intangibleIntangible assets with finite lives continue to beare amortized over their useful lives. Upon acquisition, critical estimates are made in valuing acquired intangible assets, which include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows from customer contracts, customer lists, and estimating cash flows from projects when completed; tradename and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time that customer relationships will continue; and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from the assumptions used in determining the fair values.
The Company's operating segments of Aerostructures,Integrated Systems, Aerospace SystemsStructures and Aftermarket ServicesProduct Support are also its reporting units under ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other.units. The Chief Executive Officer is the Company's CODM.Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). The Company's CODM evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon review of segment information. Each of the operating segments is comprisedcomposed of a number of operating units which are considered to be components under ASC 350.components. The components, for which discrete financial information exists, are aggregated for purposes of goodwill impairment testing.testing into three reporting units. The Company's acquisition strategy is to acquire companies that complement and enhance the capabilities of the operating segments of the Company. Each acquisition is assigned to either the AerostructuresIntegrated Systems reporting unit, the Aerospace SystemsStructures reporting unit or the Aftermarket ServicesProduct Support reporting unit. The goodwill that results from each acquisition is also assigned to the reporting unit to which the acquisition is allocated, because it is that reporting unit which is intended to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.
The Company assesses whether goodwill impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments. The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If based on this qualitative assessment the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if

the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed using a two-step approachas required by ASC 350 to determine whether a goodwill impairment exists at the reporting unit.
The first step of the quantitative test is used to compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit's assets to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further workevaluation is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, then an impairment loss occurs. The impairment is measured by using the second step is required to be completed,amount by which involves allocatingthe carrying value exceeds the fair value of the reporting unitnot to each asset and liability, with the excess being applied to goodwill. An impairment loss occurs ifexceed the amount of the recorded goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units is based, among other things, on estimates of future operating performance of the reporting unit being valued. We are required to complete an impairment test for goodwill and record any resulting impairment losses at least annually. Changes in market conditions, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require interim impairment assessments.
When performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the Company's methodology includes the use of an income approach which discounts future net cash flows to their present value at a rate that reflects the Company's cost of capital, otherwise known as the discounted cash flow method ("DCF"). These estimated fair values are based on estimates of future cash flows of the businesses. Factors affecting these future cash flows include the continued market acceptance of the products and services offered by the businesses, the development of new products and services by the businesses and the underlying cost of development, the future cost structure of the businesses, and future technological changes. The Company also incorporates market multiples for comparable companies in determining the fair value of our reporting units. Any such impairment would be recognized in full in the reporting period in which it has been identified.
InConsistent with the Company's policy, the Company performs an annual assessment in its fiscal fourth quarter of fiscal 2016,and on an interim basis upon the Company performed the quantitative assessment, in lieuoccurrence of the qualitative assessment for each of the Company's three reporting units, which indicated that the fair value of goodwill for the Aerostructures reporting unit did not exceed its carrying amount. As a result we incurred an $597.6 million impairment of goodwill to the Aerostructures reporting unit. The assessment for the Company's Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services reporting units indicated that the fair value of their respective goodwill exceeded the carrying amount. We incurred no impairment of goodwill as a result of our annual goodwill impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014 (see Note 7 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion).
As of March 31, 2015, the Company had a $438.4 million indefinite-lived intangible asset associated with the Vought and Embee tradenames. The Company assesses whether indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments. The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or substantive changes in circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the faira reporting unit's carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset ismay be less than its carrying amount. If based on this qualitative assessmentfair value. No goodwill impairment was identified in the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed to determine whether an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment exists. We test the indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value based on current revenue projections of the related operations, under the relief from royalty method. Any excess carry value over the amount of fair value is recognized as an impairment.year.
During the third quarter of theIn fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2018, as required by ASC 350-20-35-3C, the Company performed an interim assessment of fair value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets due to potential indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price during the fiscal third quarter. Based on the Company's evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the tradenames, the Company concluded that the Vought tradename had a fair value of $195.8 million (Level 3) comparedits goodwill due to the Company's decision, effective January 1, 2018, to combine the Aerospace Structures and Precision Components reporting segments into one reporting segment. As a carryingresult of the change, the Company performed an interim goodwill impairment test which included using a combination of both the market and income approaches to estimate the fair value of $425.0 million. Accordingly,each reporting unit. As a result of the impairment test of each reporting unit, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2018, of $229.2$190.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operations as "Impairmentoperations within impairment of intangible assets".assets. The Company performed an impairment test of the new reporting unit of Aerospace Structure and recognized an impairment of $345.0 million, which is presented on the

consolidated statements of operations within impairment of intangible assets for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The decline in fair value is the result of declining revenues from sustained production rate reductions and sun-setting programs and the slower than previously projected ramp in our development programs and the timing of associated earnings and cash flows. The assessment for the Company's Integrated Systems and Product Support reporting units indicated that their fair value exceeded their carrying amounts.
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal 2016,year ended March 31, 2017, consistent with the Company's policy, the Company performed its annual impairment test for eachassessment of the Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets, which indicatedfair value of goodwill. The Company concluded that the Vought and Embee tradenamesgoodwill related to the Aerospace Structures reporting unit was impaired as of the annual testing date. The Company concluded that the goodwill had a fair value of $163.0 million (Level 3) compared to athat was lower than its carrying value by an amount that exceeded the remaining goodwill for the reporting unit. Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of $209.2 million.the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, of $266.3 million, which is presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as impairment of intangible assets. The decline in fair value of the tradenames is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions on sun-setting programs and the increaseslower than previously projected ramp in discount rate duringour development programs and the fourth quarter, which required the Company to assess whether events and/or circumstances have changed regarding the indefinite-life conclusion. As a result we incurred a non-cash impairment chargetiming of $46.2 million presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets" to the Voughtassociated earnings and Embee tradenames. Additionally, it was determined that the tradenames will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful life of 20 years. We incurred no impairment of indefinite-lived assets as a result of our annual indefinite-lived assets impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014 (see Note 7 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion).cash flows.
Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives ranging from 37 to 3230 years. WeThe Company continually evaluateevaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that would indicate that the remaining estimated useful lives of our long-lived

assets, including intangible assets, may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. Intangible assets are evaluated for indicators of impairment. When factors indicate that long-lived assets, including intangible assets, should be evaluated for possible impairment, an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the long-lived assets, including intangible assets, is used to measure recoverability.recoverability based on the primary asset of the asset group. Some of the more important factors we considermanagement considers include ourthe Company's financial performance relative to our expected and historical performance, significant changes in the way we manage ourthe Company manages its operations, negative events that have occurred, and negative industry and economic trends. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value,amount, measurement of the impairment will be based on the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the asset group, generally determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows associated with the use of the asset.
Acquired Contract Liabilities, net
In connection with several of our acquisitions, we assumed existing long-term contracts. Based on our review of these contracts, we concluded that the terms of certain contracts to be either more or less favorable than could be realized in market transactions as of the date of the acquisition. As a result, we recognized acquired contract liabilities, net of acquired contract assets as of the acquisition date of each respective acquisition, based on the present value of the difference between the contractual cash flows of the executory contracts and the estimated cash flows had the contracts been executed at the acquisition date. The liabilities principally relate to long-term life of program contracts that were initially executed at several years prior to the respective acquisition (see Note 3 of "Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements"consolidated financial statements for further discussion).
The acquired contract liabilities, net, are being amortized as non-cash revenues over the terms of the respective contracts. The Company recognized net amortization of contract liabilities of approximately $132.4$67.3 million,, $75.7 $125.1 million and $42.6$121.0 million in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 2014,2017, respectively, and such amounts have been included in revenues in our results of operations. The balance of the liability as of March 31, 2016,2019, is approximately $522.7$184.6 million and, based on the expected delivery schedule of the underlying contracts, the Company estimates annual amortization of the liability as follows 2017$125.2 million; 2018$117.5 million; 2019$78.0 million; 2020$59.7 million;68.5 million; 2021$64.6 million; $59.7 million2022;—$23.7 million; 2023—$6.8 million; 2024—$7.5 million; Thereafter$82.6 million.13.4 million.
Postretirement Plans
The liabilities and net periodic cost of our pension and other postretirement plans are determined using methodologies that involve several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate, the expected long-term rate of asset return and rate of growth for medical costs. The actuarial assumptions used to calculate these costs are reviewed annually or when a remeasurementre-measurement is necessary. Assumptions are based upon management's best estimates, after consulting with outside investment advisors and actuaries, as of the measurement date.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we changed the method we use to estimateThe Company estimates the service and interest componentscost of net periodic benefit cost for ourits pension and other postretirement benefit plans.  This new estimation approach discounts the individual expected cash flows underlying the service cost and interest costplans by applyingusing the specific spot rates derived from the yield curve used to discount the cash flows reflected in the measurement of the benefit obligation.  Historically, we estimated these service and interest cost components utilizingThe Company believes this approach provides a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period.
We made this change to provide a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by improvingdue to the correlation between projected benefit cash flows to the corresponding spot yield curve rates. We have accounted for this change as a change in accounting estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle pursuant to ASC 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and accordingly have accounted for it prospectively.  While the benefit obligation measured under this approach is unchanged from that determined under the prior approach, the more granular application of the spot rates will reduce the service and interest cost for the pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, by approximately $20.0 million. The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs for the U.S. plans ranged from 0.60% to 9.75%. Under the Company’s prior methodology, these rates would have resulted in weighted-average rates for service cost and interest cost of 3.86% for the U.S. pension plans and 3.73% for the OPEB plans. The new approach will be used to measure the service cost and interest cost for our pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.
Effective April 1, 2015, the Company changed the period over whichamortizes actuarial gains and losses are being amortized for its U.S. pension plans from the average remaining future service period of active plan participants toover the average life expectancy of inactive plan participants. This change was madeparticipants because the Company has determined that as of that date almost all plan participants are inactive.

The accounting corridor is a defined range within which amortization of net gains and losses is not required. The discount rates at March 31, 2016,2019, ranged from 3.252.54 - 3.93%3.88% compared towith a weighted-average of 3.78%2.65 - 4.01% at March 31, 2015.2018.
The assumed expected long-term rate of return on assets is the weighted-average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the Projected Benefit Obligation ("PBO"). The expected average long-term rate of return on assets is based on several factors, including actual historical market index returns, anticipated long-term performance of individual asset classes with consideration given to the related investment strategy, plan expenses and the potential to outperform market index returns. This rate is utilized principally in calculating the expected return on plan assets component of the annual pension expense. To the extent the actual rate of return on assets realized over the course of a year differs from the assumed rate, that year's annual pension expense is not affected. The gain or loss reduces or increases future pension expense over the average remaining life expectancy of inactive plan participants. The expected long-term rate of return for fiscal 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 2014,2017, was 6.505.00 - 8.25%8.00%. The expected long-term rate of return for fiscal 20172020 will be 5.00 - 8.00%.
In addition to our defined benefit pension plans, we provide certain healthcarehealth care and life insurance benefits for some retired employees. Such benefits are unfunded as of March 31, 2016.2019. Employees achieve eligibility to participate in these contributory plans upon retirement from active service if they meet specified age and years of service requirements. Election to participate for eligible employees must be made at the date of retirement. Qualifying dependents at the date of retirement are also eligible for medical coverage. Current plan documents reserve our right to amend or terminate the plans at any time, subject to applicable collective bargaining requirements for represented employees. From time to time, we have made changes to the benefits provided to various groups of plan participants. Premiums charged to most retirees for medical coverage prior to age 65 are based on years of service and are adjusted annually for changes in the cost of the plans as determined by an independent actuary. In addition to this medical inflation cost-sharing feature, the plans also have provisions for deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance percentages, out-of-pocket limits, schedules of reasonable fees, preferred provider networks, coordination of benefits with other plans, and a Medicare carve-out.
In accordance with ASC 715, Compensation—Retirement Benefits, we recognized the funded status of our benefit obligation. This funded status is remeasured as of our annual remeasurement date. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of the plan's assets and the PBO or accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of the plan. In order to recognize the funded status, we determined the fair value of the plan assets. The majority of our plan assets are publicly traded investments which were valued based on the market price as of the date of remeasurement. Investments that are not publicly traded were valued based on the estimated fair value of those investments as of the remeasurement date based on our evaluation of data from fund managers and comparable market data.
The Company periodically experiences events or makes changes to its benefit plans that result in curtailment or special charges. Curtailments are recognized when events occur that significantly reduce the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates the benefits for a significant number of employees for some or all of their future service.
Curtailment losses are recognized when it is probable the curtailment will occur and the effects are reasonably estimable. Curtailment gains are recognized when the related employees are terminated or a plan amendment is adopted, whichever is applicable.
As required under ASC 715, the Company remeasures plan assets and obligations during an interim period whenever a significant event occurs that results in a material change in the net periodic pension cost. The determination of significance is based on judgment and consideration of events and circumstances impacting the pension costs.
See Note 15 of "Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements"consolidated financial statements for a summary of the key events that affected our net periodic benefit cost and obligations that occurred during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 2014.2017.
Pension income, excluding curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits (early retirement incentives) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, was $57.2$51.5 million compared with pension income of $52.4$61.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2018, and $35.0$66.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.2017. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017,2020, the Company expects to recognize pension income of approximately $66.5$44.2 million.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”). The guidance in ASU 2018-02 allows an entity to elect to reclassify the stranded tax effects related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) from accumulated other comprehensive income into retained earnings. ASU 2018-02 is effective for fiscal years

beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2018-02 effective April 1, 2019, and have elected not to reclassify any amounts recognized in other comprehensive income into accumulated deficit.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASC 842"), which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for most lease arrangements and expands disclosures about leasing arrangements for both lessees and lessors, among other items. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which makes the new standard effective for us on April 1, 2019. The Company may apply the transition provisions of ASU 2016-02, as amended, either at the beginning of the earliest period presented in our fiscal year 2020 Form 10-K, which would be April 1, 2018, or on the effective date of adoption, which would be April 1, 2019. Among other requirements, the transition provisions require the lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and liability for most existing lease arrangements on the date the transition provisions are applied. The Company has elected to apply the transition provisions of this new standard on April 1, 2019. Therefore, periods prior to the effective date of adoption will continue to be reported using current GAAP.
The Company has identified and evaluated the key terms of all of its active leases as of the adoption date and has designed and implemented the appropriate controls to comply with the adoption requirements of ASC 842. The Company is in the process of designing and implementing controls to comply with the prospective accounting and financial reporting requirements of ASC 842 and will complete implementation during the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The Company is the lessee in substantially all of its lease arrangements. The Company adopted the standard by applying the "package of practical expedients" provided by ASC 842 and did not elect to apply the practical expedient pertaining to the use of hindsight. The Company will also make certain accounting policy elections that are available under ASC 842, including (i) the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning that for these leases, the Company would not recognize right-of-use ("ROU") assets or lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and (ii) the election to use the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for certain classes of assets, meaning that for these leases, the cash flows related to certain non-lease components are included in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability balances on its consolidated balance sheets.
The adoption of this new accounting standard will result in an increase in the recognition of lease liabilities associated with the Company's operating leases in the range of approximately $85.0 million to $95.0 million, for which the majority pertain to real estate leases. Right-of-use assets will also be recognized with a balance comparable to the lease liabilities, adjusted for prepaid and deferred rent balances as of the adoption date. As disclosed in Note 10, the Company has a capital lease liability of $31.3 million as of March 31, 2019. The Company does not expect the impact on the results of operations or cash flows to be material.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09"). Subsequently, the FASB issued several updates to ASU 2014-09, which are codified in Accounting Standards Update ("ASU"Codification (“ASC”) 2016-02,606. ASC 606 also includes new guidance on costs related to a contract, which is codified in ASC Subtopic 340-40, LeasesOther Assets and Deferred Costs - Contracts with Customers. The Company adopted the requirements of ASU 2017-07 on April 1, 2018, and the revenue recognition and contract balances accounting policy discussed above is based on the requirements of this standard. Refer to Note 4 for further discussion on the impact of the adoption of ASC 606.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715):Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (Topic 842)"ASU 2017-07"). ASU 2016-022017-07 requires lesseesentities to recognize assetsreport the service cost component of net periodic pension and liabilitiesnet periodic postretirement benefit cost in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. Further, ASU 2017-07 requires the other components of net periodic pension and net periodic postretirement benefit cost to be presented on the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. Additionally, only the service cost component is eligible for most leases.capitalization, when applicable. The Company adopted the requirements of ASU 2016-022017-07 on April 1, 2018. Refer to Note 1 for further discussion on the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-07.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging ("ASU 2017-12"), which intends to improve and simplify accounting rules around hedge accounting. ASU 2017-12 refines and expands hedge accounting for both financial (i.e., interest rate) and commodity risks. In addition, it creates more transparency around how economic results are presented, both on the face of the financial statements and in the

footnotes. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Full retrospective application is prohibited. ASU 2016-02's transition provision are applied using a modified retrospective approach at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2016-02 and has

not determined the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows nor decided on the method of adoption.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Subtopic 740-10): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires companies to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years, and2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is allowed for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Entities may elect to adopt the guidance either prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods (i.e., the balance sheet for each period is adjusted). During fiscal 2016, theannual periods. The Company early adopted this standard retrospectively to all prior periods and resulting in a reclass of $145.4 million from a current deferred tax asset to a noncurrrent deferred tax liabilityguidance on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.April 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations(Topic 805):Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. ASU 2015-16 eliminates the requirement that an acquirer in a business combination account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, an acquirer will recognize a measurement-period adjustment during the period in which it determines the amount of the adjustment. ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2016. The adoption2017-12 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.statements.
In April 2015,May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03,2017-09,  Interest—ImputationCompensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): SimplifyingModification Accounting ("ASU 2017-09"), which provides clarity on determining which changes to the Presentationterms and conditions of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires companiesshare-based payment awards require an entity to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of that debt liability. ASU 2015-03apply modification accounting under ASC 718. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interimannual periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early2017. The amendments should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption is allowed for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Entities would apply the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods. Effective April 1, 2015, thedate. The Company adopted this standard.guidance on April 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material impact on the Company’sCompany's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In accordance with ASC 2015-15, the Company has excluded debt issuance costs relating to revolving debt instruments as a direct deduction to debt.statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance codified in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amends the guidance in former ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. The objective of ASC 606 is to establish a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. The principle of ASC 606 is that an entity will recognize revenue at the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled. ASC 606 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and can be adopted by the Company using either a full retrospective or modified retrospective approach, with early adoption prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating ASC 606 and has not determined the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows nor decided on the method of adoption.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to our future operations and prospects, including statements that are based on current projections and expectations about the markets in which we operate, and management's beliefs concerning future performance and capital requirements based upon current available information. Such statements are based on management's beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. When used in this document, words like "may," "might," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "potential," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from management's current expectations. For example, there can be no assurance that additional capital will not be required or that additional capital, if required, will be available on reasonable terms, if at all, at such times and in such amounts as may be needed by us. In addition to these factors, among other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, are uncertainties relating to the integration of acquired businesses, general economic conditions affecting our business segments, dependence of certain of our businesses on certain key customers, the risk that we will not realize all of the anticipated benefits from acquisitions as well as competitive factors relating to the aerospace industry. For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors affecting us, see the risk factors described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors."



Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Commodity Price Risk
Some contracts with our suppliers for raw materials, component parts and other goods are short-term contracts, which are subject to termination on a relatively short-term basis. The prices of our raw materials and component parts fluctuate depending on market conditions, and substantial increases in prices could increase our operating costs, which, as a result of our fixed-price contracts, we may not be able to recoup through increases in the prices of our products. We generally do not employ forward contracts or other financial instruments to hedge commodity price risk, although we continue to review a full range of business options focused on strategic risk management for all material commodities.
Any failure by our suppliers to provide acceptable raw materials, components, kits or subassemblies could adversely affect our production schedules and contract profitability. We assess qualification of suppliers and continually monitor them to control risk associated with such supply base reliance.
To a lesser extent, we also are exposed to fluctuations in the prices of certain utilities and services, such as electricity, natural gas, chemicals and freight. We utilize a range of long-term agreements to minimize procurement expense and supply risk in these areas.
Foreign Exchange Risk
In addition, even when revenues and expenses are matched, we must translate foreign denominated results of operations, assets and liabilities for our foreign subsidiaries to U.S. dollars in our consolidated financial statements. Consequently, increases and decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to the respective foreign currencies will affect our reported results of operations and the value of our assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet,sheets, even if our results of operations or the value of those assets and liabilities has not changed in its original currency. These transactions could significantly affect the comparability of our results between financial periods and/or result in significant changes to the carrying value of our assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity.
We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk relating to receipts from customers and payments to suppliers in foreign currencies. We use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the price risk associated with forecasted foreign denominated payments related to our ongoing business. Foreign currency forward contracts are sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. At March 31, 20162019, a 10% change in the exchange rate in our portfolio of foreign currency contracts would not have material impact on our unrealized gains. Consistent with the use of these contracts to neutralize the effect of exchange rate fluctuations, such unrealized losses or gains would be offset by corresponding gains or losses, respectively, in the remeasurement of the underlying transactions being hedged. When taken together, these forward currency contracts and the offsetting underlying commitments do not create material market risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Our primary exposure to market risk consists of changes in interest rates on borrowings. An increase in interest rates would adversely affect our operating results and the cash flow available after debt service to fund operations and expansion. In addition, an increase in interest rates would adversely affect our ability to pay dividends on our common stock, if permitted to do so under certain of our debt arrangements, including the Credit Facility. We manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations by optimizing the use of fixed and variable rate debt. As of March 31, 20162019, approximately 77%81% of our debt was fixed-rate debt. Our financing policy states that we generally maintain between 50% and 75% of our debt as fixed-rate debt however,on a portion of our variable debt is fixed through an interest rate swap.fully leveraged basis. The information below summarizes our market risks associated with debt obligations and should be read in conjunction with Note 10 of "Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements."consolidated financial statements.







The following table presents principal cash flows and the related interest rates. Fixed interest rates disclosed represent the weighted-average rate as of March 31, 20162019. Variable interest rates disclosed fluctuate with the LIBOR, federal funds rates and other weekly rates and represent the weighted-average rate at March 31, 2016.2019.
Expected Years of Maturity
Next
12 Months
 
13 - 24
Months
 
25 - 36
Months
 
37 - 48
Months
 
49 - 60
Months
 Thereafter Total
Next
12 Months
 
13 - 24
Months
 
25 - 36
Months
 
37 - 48
Months
 
49 - 60
Months
 Thereafter Total
Fixed-rate cash flows (in thousands)$42,383
 $46,904
 $51,832
 $255,707
 $15,527
 $680,285
 $1,092,638
$8,201
 $7,256
 $379,736
 $302,021
 $1,422
 $507,656
 $1,206,292
Weighted-average interest rate (%)4.31% 4.36% 4.41% 4.68% 5.02% 2.18%  
6.17% 6.19% 6.44% 7.17% 7.74% 3.87%  
Variable-rate cash flows (in thousands)$
 $191,300
 $140,000
 $
 $2,178
 $
 $333,478
$
 $80,700
 $215,000
 $
 $
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 $295,700
Weighted-average interest rate (%)% 1.29% 0.95% % 0.06% %  
% 5.72% 4.47% % % %  

There are no other significant market risk exposures.


Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TheTo the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Triumph Group, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Triumph Group, Inc. (the Company) as of March 31, 20162019 and 2015,2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income,loss, stockholders' (deficit) equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2016. Our audits also included2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at March 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated May 23, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method for accounting for defined benefit income in the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017.
As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method for accounting for revenue recognition in the year ended March 31, 2019.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Company's financial statements and schedule based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includesmisstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion,
We have served as the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Triumph Group, Inc. at March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Triumph Group, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated May 27, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.Company’s auditor since 1993.

 /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 27, 201623, 2019


TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$20,984
 $32,617
$92,807
 $35,819
Trade and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,492 and $6,475444,208
 521,601
Inventories, net of unliquidated progress payments of $123,155 and $189,9231,184,238
 1,280,274
Rotable assets51,952
 48,820
Trade and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,646 and $4,032373,590
 376,612
Contract assets326,667
 37,573
Inventories, net of unliquidated progress payments of $0 and $387,146413,560
 1,427,169
Prepaid expenses and other41,259
 23,069
34,446
 44,428
Assets held for sale
 1,324
Total current assets1,742,641
 1,906,381
1,241,070
 1,922,925
Property and equipment, net889,734
 950,734
543,710
 726,003
Goodwill1,444,254
 2,024,846
583,225
 592,828
Intangible assets, net649,612
 966,365
430,954
 507,681
Other, net108,852
 107,999
55,615
 57,627
Total assets$4,835,093
 $5,956,325
$2,854,574
 $3,807,064
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY   
Current liabilities:      
Current portion of long-term debt$42,441
 $42,255
$8,201
 $16,527
Accounts payable410,225
 429,134
433,783
 418,367
Contract liabilities293,719
 321,191
Accrued expenses683,208
 411,848
239,572
 235,914
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
 440
Total current liabilities1,135,874
 883,237
975,275
 992,439
Long-term debt, less current portion1,374,879
 1,326,345
1,480,620
 1,421,757
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits, noncurrent664,664
 538,381
540,479
 483,887
Deferred income taxes, noncurrent62,453
 261,100
6,964
 16,582
Other noncurrent liabilities662,279
 811,478
424,549
 441,865
Stockholders' equity:   
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 52,460,020 and 52,460,020 shares issued; 49,328,999 and 49,273,053 shares outstanding51
 51
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:   
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 52,460,920 and 52,460,920 shares issued; 49,887,268 and 49,669,848 shares outstanding52
 51
Capital in excess of par value851,102
 851,940
867,545
 851,280
Treasury stock, at cost, 3,131,921 and 3,187,867 shares(199,415) (203,514)
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,573,652 and 2,791,072 shares(159,154) (179,082)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(347,162) (198,910)(487,684) (367,870)
Retained earnings630,368
 1,686,217
Total stockholders' equity934,944
 2,135,784
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$4,835,093
 $5,956,325
(Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings(794,072) 146,155
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity(573,313) 450,534
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity$2,854,574
 $3,807,064

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)

Year ended March 31,Year ended March 31,
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Net sales$3,886,072
 $3,888,722
 $3,763,254
$3,364,930
 $3,198,951
 $3,532,799
Operating costs and expenses:          
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)3,597,299
 3,141,453
 2,911,802
2,924,920
 2,607,556
 2,774,449
Selling, general and administrative287,349
 285,773
 254,715
298,386
 292,630
 285,001
Depreciation and amortization177,755
 158,323
 164,277
149,904
 158,368
 176,946
Impairment of intangible assets874,361
 
 

 535,227
 266,298
Restructuring36,182
 3,193
 31,290
31,098
 40,069
 42,177
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives(1,244) 
 1,166
Legal settlement charge (gain), net5,476
 (134,693) 
Loss on divestitures235,301
 30,741
 19,124
4,977,178
 3,454,049
 3,363,250
3,639,609
 3,664,591
 3,563,995
Operating (loss) income(1,091,106) 434,673
 400,004
Interest expense and other68,041
 85,379
 87,771
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes(1,159,147) 349,294
 312,233
Operating loss(274,679) (465,640) (31,196)
Non-service defined benefit income(62,105) (103,234) (88,085)
Interest expense and other, net114,619
 99,442
 80,501
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes(327,193) (461,848) (23,612)
Income tax (benefit) expense(111,187) 110,597
 105,977
(5,426) (36,457) 19,340
Net (loss) income$(1,047,960) $238,697
 $206,256
Earnings per share—basic:     
Net (loss) income$(21.29) $4.70
 $3.99
Net loss$(321,767) $(425,391) $(42,952)
Loss per share—basic:     
Net loss$(6.47) $(8.60) $(0.87)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic49,218
 50,796
 51,711
49,698
 49,442
 49,303
Earnings per share—diluted:     
Net (loss) income$(21.29) $4.68
 $3.91
Loss per share—diluted:     
Net loss$(6.47) $(8.60) $(0.87)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted49,218
 51,005
 52,787
49,698
 49,442
 49,303

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOMELOSS
(Dollars in thousands)

 Year ended March 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Net (loss) income$(1,047,960) $238,697
 $206,256
Other comprehensive (loss) income:     
Foreign currency translation adjustment(12,065) (46,949) (3,315)
Defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits:     
Amounts arising during the period - gains (losses), net of tax (expense) benefit:     
Prior service credit, net of taxes $14,725, $19 and $21, respectively27,392
 (31) (37)
Actuarial gain (loss), net of taxes $86,261, $71,060, and ($27,546), respectively(154,659) (122,636) 45,995
Reclassification from net income - (gains) losses, net of tax expense (benefit):     
Amortization of net loss, net of taxes of ($1,263), $0 and ($5,647), respectively2,119
 
 9,402
Recognized prior service credits, net of taxes of $5,937, $3,864 and $6,814, respectively(10,876) (6,133) (11,346)
Total defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits, net of taxes(136,024) (128,800) 44,014
Cash flow hedges:     
Unrealized (loss) gain arising during period, net of tax benefit (expense) of $384, $2,463 and ($884), respectively(527) (4,098) 1,384
Reclassification of gain included in net earnings, net of tax expense of ($173), $42 and $11, respectively364
 (155) (19)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax(163) (4,253) 1,365
Total other comprehensive income (loss)(148,252) (180,002) 42,064
Total comprehensive (loss) income$(1,196,212) $58,695
 $248,320
 Year ended March 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Net loss$(321,767) $(425,391) $(42,952)
Other comprehensive loss:     
Foreign currency translation adjustment10,077
 28,529
 (28,396)
Defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits:     
Amounts arising during the period - net of tax (expense) benefit:     
Prior service (cost) credit, net of taxes $0, $0 and $0, respectively(1,139) 21,980
 (121)
Actuarial (loss) gain, net of taxes $0, ($283), and $394 and, respectively(125,540) 10,306
 (15,977)
Reclassification to net income - net of tax expense (benefit):     
Amortization of net loss, net of taxes of ($656), ($5), and ($40), respectively6,314
 7,147
 5,651
Recognized prior service credits, net of taxes of $0, $0 and $0, respectively(8,274) (37,623) (15,246)
Total defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits, net of taxes(128,639) 1,810
 (25,693)
Cash flow hedges:     
Unrealized gain arising during period, net of tax benefit (expense) of $(228), ($25), and $0, respectively30
 133
 6,582
Reclassification of loss included in net earnings, net of tax expense of $228, $14, and $0, respectively(1,282) (2,164) (1,509)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax(1,252) (2,031) 5,073
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(119,814) 28,308
 (49,016)
Total comprehensive loss$(441,581) $(397,083) $(91,968)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands)
 
Outstanding
Shares
 
Common
Stock
All Classes
 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 
Retained
Earnings
 Total
Balance at March 31, 201350,123,035
 $50
 $848,372
 $
 $(60,972) $1,257,708
 $2,045,158
Net income
 
 
 
 
 206,256
 206,256
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 (3,315) 
 (3,315)
Pension liability adjustment, net of income taxes of $26,358
 
 
 
 44,014
 
 44,014
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of income taxes of ($945)
 
 
 
 1,481
 
 1,481
Change in fair value of foreign currency hedges, net of income taxes of $72
 
 
 
 (116) 
 (116)
Issuance of stock upon conversion of convertible notes2,290,755
 2
 14,000
 
 
 
 14,002
Purchase of 300,000 shares of common stock(300,000) 
 
 (19,134) 
 
 (19,134)
Exercise of stock options18,170
 
 290
 
 
 
 290
Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,344) (8,344)
Share-based compensation61,413
 
 6,306
 
 
 
 6,306
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(34,353) 
 (2,726) 
 
 
 (2,726)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
 
 39
 
 
 
 39
Balance at March 31, 201452,159,020
 52
 866,281
 (19,134) (18,908) 1,455,620
 2,283,911
Net income
 
 
 
 
 238,697
 238,697
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 (46,949) 
 (46,949)
Pension liability adjustment, net of income taxes of ($74,763)
 
 
 
 (128,800) 
 (128,800)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes, $2,014
 
 
 
 (3,156) 
 (3,156)
Change in fair value of foreign currency hedges, net of income taxes, $490
 
 
 
 (1,097) 
 (1,097)
Settlement of convertible notes
 (1) (19,386) 
 
 
 (19,387)
Deferred tax impact of convertible debt redemption
 
 2,725
 
 
 
 2,725
Purchase of 2,923,011 shares of common stock(2,923,011) 
 
 (184,380) 
 
 (184,380)
Exercise of stock options45,782
 
 720
 
 
 
 720
Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8,100) (8,100)
Share-based compensation1,600
 
 1,272
 
 
 
 1,272
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(10,338) 
 (673) 
 
 
 (673)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
 
 1,001
 
 
 
 1,001
Balance at March 31, 201549,273,053
 51
 851,940
 (203,514) (198,910) 1,686,217
 2,135,784
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 (1,047,960) (1,047,960)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 (12,065) 

 (12,065)
Pension liability adjustment, net of income taxes of $76,210
 
 
 
 (136,024) 
 (136,024)
Change in fair value of interest rate swap, net of taxes, $636
 
 
 
 (1,146) 
 (1,146)
Change in fair value of foreign currency hedges, net of income taxes of ($425)
 
 
 
 983
 
 983
Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (7,889) (7,889)
Share-based compensation36,598
 
 (590) 3,247
 
 
 2,657
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(1,528) 
 (96) 
 
 
 (96)
Employee stock purchase plan20,876
 
 (152) 852
 
 
 700
Balance at March 31, 201649,328,999
 $51
 $851,102
 $(199,415) $(347,162) $630,368
 $934,944
 
Outstanding
Shares
 
Common
Stock
All Classes
 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Retained
Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
 Total
Balance at March 31, 201649,328,999
 $51
 $851,102
 $(199,415) $(347,162) $630,368
 $934,944
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 (42,952) (42,952)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 (28,396) 
 (28,396)
Pension liability adjustment, net of income taxes of $434
 
 
 
 (25,693) 
 (25,693)
Change in fair value of derivatives
 
 
 
 4,834
 
 4,834
Change in fair value of foreign currency hedges, net of income taxes of $0
 
 
 
 239
 
 239
Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (7,927) (7,927)
Share-based compensation191,127
 
 (4,279) 12,201
 
 
 7,922
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(5,926) 
 42
 (224) 
 
 (182)
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
 
 2,007
 
 
 
 2,007
Employee stock purchase plan58,829
 
 (2,065) 3,742
 
 
 1,677
Balance, March 31, 201749,573,029
 51
 846,807
 (183,696) (396,178) 579,489
 846,473
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 (425,391) (425,391)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 28,529
 
 28,529
Pension liability adjustment, net of income taxes of ($288)
 
 
 
 1,810
 
 1,810
Change in fair value of derivatives
 
 
 
 (2,013) 
 (2,013)
Change in fair value of foreign currency hedges, net of income taxes of $11
 
 
 
 (18) 
 (18)
Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (7,943) (7,943)
Share-based compensation56,548
 
 6,662
 1,287
 
 
 7,949
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(19,361) 
 
 (483) 
 
 (483)
Employee stock purchase plan59,632
 
 (2,189) 3,810
 
 
 1,621
Balance, March 31, 201849,669,848
 51
 851,280
 (179,082) (367,870) 146,155
 450,534
Net loss
 
 
 
 
 (321,767) (321,767)
Adoption of ASC 606
 
 
 
 
 (585,015) (585,015)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 10,077
 
 10,077
Pension liability adjustment, net of income taxes of ($656)
 
 
 
 (128,639) 
 (128,639)
Change in fair value of foreign currency hedges, net of income taxes of $228
 
 
 
 (1,252) 
 (1,252)
Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)
 
 
 

 
 (7,971) (7,971)
Share-based compensation186,572
 
 (1,448) 11,707
 
 
 10,259
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(42,146) 
 
 (860) 
 
 (860)
Employee stock purchase plan72,994
 
 (3,354) 4,675
 
 
 1,321
Other
 1
 21,067
 4,406
 
 (25,474) 
Balance, March 31, 201949,887,268
 $52
 $867,545
 $(159,154) $(487,684) $(794,072) $(573,313)

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
Year ended March 31,Year ended March 31,
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Operating Activities          
Net (loss) income$(1,047,960) $238,697
 $206,256
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Net loss$(321,767) $(425,391) $(42,952)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization177,755
 158,323
 164,277
149,904
 158,368
 176,946
Impairment of intangible assets874,361
 
 

 535,227
 266,298
Amortization of acquired contract liability(132,363) (75,733) (42,629)(67,314) (125,148) (121,004)
Loss on divestitures, transfers, and assets held for sale235,301
 30,741
 19,124
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives(1,244) 
 1,166
4,032
 (25,722) 
Accretion of debt discount
 1,577
 1,946
Other amortization included in interest expense3,904
 8,135
 6,702
8,770
 11,677
 5,553
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable1,996
 172
 2,191
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes(118,302) 105,277
 102,869
Employee stock compensation2,657
 1,272
 4,653
Changes in other current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:     
Accounts receivable73,083
 69,500
 (46,378)
(Recovery) provision for doubtful accounts receivable(495) (242) 202
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes(7,939) (43,108) 9,480
Share-based compensation10,259
 7,949
 7,922
Changes in other assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures:     
Trade and other receivables(89,728) (99,620) 118,543
Contract assets65,191
 (5,484) (6,347)
Inventories294,360
 49,536
 (94,341)(15,930) (163,417) (272,653)
Rotable assets(843) (7,153) (6,813)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(6,958) 1,589
 (406)(3,144) (4,239) 11,756
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable53,914
 95,167
 (60,209)(71,767) (43,696) 211,560
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits(87,559) (180,569) (100,929)(79,911) (88,464) (100,012)
Other(2,938) 1,542
 (3,218)10,118
 (8,325) (2,894)
Net cash provided by operating activities83,863
 467,332
 135,137
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(174,420) (288,894) 281,522
Investing Activities          
Capital expenditures(80,047) (110,004) (206,414)(47,099) (42,050) (51,832)
Reimbursements of capital expenditures from insurance and other
 653
 9,086
Proceeds from sale of assets6,069
 3,167
 45,047
247,647
 83,082
 86,187
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(54,051) 38,281
 (94,456)
 (2,818) 9
Net cash used in investing activities(128,029) (67,903) (246,737)
Net cash provided by investing activities200,548
 38,214
 34,364
Financing Activities          
Net (decrease) increase in revolving credit facility(8,256) (46,150) 98,557
Net increase (decrease) in revolving credit facility102,113
 82,888
 (110,000)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt134,797
 508,960
 451,003
54,600
 544,243
 24,400
Retirement of debt and capital lease obligations(80,917) (655,860) (416,645)(113,425) (387,373) (144,144)
Payment of deferred financing costs(185) (6,487) (3,297)(1,982) (17,729) (14,034)
Purchase of common stock
 (184,380) (19,134)
Dividends paid(7,889) (8,100) (8,344)(7,971) (7,943) (7,927)
Net (repayment) proceeds of government grant(5,000) (3,198) 3,456
Net repayment of government grant
 
 (14,570)
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligations(96) (673) (2,726)(860) (483) (182)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, including excess tax benefit of $0, $1,001, and $39 in 2016, 2015, and 2014
 720
 329
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities32,454
 (395,168) 103,199
32,475
 213,603
 (266,457)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash79
 (642) 5,362
(1,615) 3,263
 (780)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(11,633) 3,619
 (3,039)56,988
 (33,814) 48,649
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year32,617
 28,998
 32,037
35,819
 69,633
 20,984
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$20,984
 $32,617
 $28,998
$92,807
 $35,819
 $69,633

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

1.BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph") is a Delaware corporation which, through its operating subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures and sells products for the global aerospace original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") of aircraft and aircraft components and repairs and overhauls aircraft components and accessories for commercial airline, air cargo carrier and military customers on a worldwide basis. Triumph and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") isare organized based on the products and services that it provides.they provide. Under this organizational structure, the Company has three reportable segments: the Aerostructures Group, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems GroupStructures, and the Aftermarket Services Group.Product Support.
The Aerostructures segmentIntegrated Systems consists of the Company'sCompany’s operations that manufacture products primarily forprovide integrated solutions, including design, development, and support of proprietary components, subsystems and systems, as well as production of complex assemblies using external designs.  Capabilities include hydraulic, mechanical and electromechanical actuation, power and control; a complete suite of aerospace gearbox solutions, including engine accessory gearboxes and helicopter transmissions; active and passive heat exchange technology; fuel pumps, fuel metering units and Full Authority Digital Electronic Control fuel systems; hydromechanical and electromechanical primary and secondary flight controls.
Aerospace Structures consists of the aerospace OEM market. The Aerostructures segment's revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assemblyCompany’s operations that supply commercial, business, regional and integration ofmilitary manufacturers with large metallic and composite aerostructuresstructures and aircraft interior systems, including air ducting and thermal acoustic insulations systems. Products include wings, wing boxes, fuselage panels, horizontal and vertical tails, subassemblies such as floor grids, and aircraft interior systems, including air ducting and thermal acoustic insulations systems. Aerospace Structures also has the capability to engineer detailed structural components, including aircraft wings, fuselage sections, tail assemblies, engine nacelles, flight control surfaces,designs in metal and helicopter cabins. Further, the segment's operations also designcomposites. Capabilities include advanced composite and manufacture composite assemblies for floor panelsinterior structures, joining processes such as welding, autoclave bonding and environmental control system ducts. These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs onconventional mechanical fasteners and a global basis.variety of special processes, including: super plastic titanium forming, aluminum and titanium chemical milling, surface treatments, and integrated testing and certification services.
The Aerospace Systems segmentProduct Support consists of the Company's operations that also manufacture products primarily for the aerospace OEM market. The segment's operations design and engineer mechanical and electromechanical controls, such as hydraulic systems, main engine gearbox assemblies, engine control systems, accumulators, mechanical control cables and non-structural cockpit components. These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis.
The Aftermarket Services segment consists of the Company'sCompany’s operations that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services to bothfull life cycle solutions for commercial, regional and military markets on componentsaircraft. The Company’s extensive product and accessories manufactured by third parties. Maintenance,service offerings include full post-delivery value chain services that simplify the MRO supply chain. Through its ground support equipment maintenance, component MRO and post production supply chain activities, Product Support is positioned to provide integrated planeside repair solutions globally. Capabilities include metallic and overhaul revenues are derived from services oncomposite aircraft structures; nacelles; thrust reversers; interiors; auxiliary power units, airframeunits; and engine accessories, including constant-speed drives, cabin compressors, startersa wide variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and generators, and pneumatic drive units. In addition, the segment's operations repair and overhaul thrust reversers, nacelle components and flight control surfaces. The segment's operations also perform repair and overhaul services and supply spare parts for various types of cockpit instruments and gauges for a broad range of commercial airlines on a worldwide basis.mechanical accessories.
Repair services generally involve the replacement of parts and/or the remanufactureremanufacturing of parts, which is similar to the original manufacture of the part. The processes that the Company performs related to repair and overhaul services are essentially the repair of wear parts or replacement of parts that are beyond economic repair. The repair service generally involves remanufacturing a complete part or a component of a part.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Triumph and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Standards Recently Implemented
Adoption of ASU 2017-07
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost ("ASU 2017-07"). ASU 2017-07 requires an employer to report the service cost component of net periodic pension benefit cost in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period, with other cost components presented separately from the service cost component and outside of income from operations. ASU 2017-07 also allows only the service cost component of net periodic pension benefit cost to be eligible for capitalization when applicable. ASU 2017-07 was effective for years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted this standard on April 1, 2018, applying the presentation requirements retrospectively. The Company elected to apply the practical expedient, which allows it to reclassify amounts disclosed previously in the employee benefit plans note as the basis for applying retrospective

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presentation for comparative periods as it is impracticable to determine the disaggregation of the cost components for amounts capitalized and amortized in those periods. Provisions related to presentation of the service cost component eligibility for capitalization were applied prospectively.
The effect of the retrospective presentation change related to the net periodic benefit cost of our defined benefit pension and postretirement plans on our consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 Twelve Months Ended
 As Previously Reported March 31, 2018 Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted March 31, 2018
Cost of sales$2,533,153
 $74,403
 $2,607,556
Selling, general and administrative289,521
 3,109
 292,630
Pension settlement charge(25,722) 25,722
 
Non-service defined benefit income
 (103,234) (103,234)
 Twelve Months Ended
 As Previously Reported March 31, 2017 Impact of Adoption of ASU 2017-07 As Adjusted March 31, 2017
Cost of sales$2,689,818
 $84,631
 $2,774,449
Selling, general and administrative281,547
 3,454
 285,001
Pension settlement charge
 
 
Non-service defined benefit income
 (88,085) (88,085)
During the first quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded a non-cash charge related to the adoption of ASU 2017-07 of $87,241 due to an inseparable change in estimate from a change in accounting principles, increasing loss per share by $1.76. This charge is presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations within "Cost of sales." In the Company's segment reporting presented in Note 21, this charge is included in Aerospace Structures operating income and is excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDAP.
Adoption of ASU 2017-12
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (“ASU 2017-12”), which expands component and fair value hedging, specifies the presentation of the effects of hedging instruments, and eliminates the separate measurement and presentation of hedge ineffectiveness. ASU 2017-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 as of April 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-12 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Standards Issued Not Yet Implemented
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2018-02”). The guidance in ASU 2018-02 allows an entity to elect to reclassify the stranded tax effects related to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) from accumulated other comprehensive income into retained earnings. ASU 2018-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2018-02 effective April 1, 2019, and have elected not to reclassify any amounts recognized in other comprehensive income into accumulated deficit.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASC 842"), which requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for most lease arrangements and expands disclosures about leasing arrangements for both lessees and lessors, among other items. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, which makes the new standard effective for us on April 1, 2019. The Company may apply the transition provisions of ASU 2016-02, as amended, either at the beginning of the earliest period presented in our fiscal year 2020 Form

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10-K, which would be April 1, 2018, or on the effective date of adoption, which would be April 1, 2019. Among other requirements, the transition provisions require the lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and liability for most existing lease arrangements on the date the transition provisions are applied. The Company has elected to apply the transition provisions of this new standard on April 1, 2019. Therefore, periods prior to the effective date of adoption will continue to be reported using current GAAP.
The Company has identified and evaluated the key terms of all of its active leases as of the adoption date and has designed and implemented the appropriate controls to comply with the adoption requirements of ASC 842. The Company is in the process of designing and implementing controls to comply with the prospective accounting and financial reporting requirements of ASC 842 and will complete implementation during the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. The Company is the lessee in substantially all of its lease arrangements. The Company adopted the standard by applying the "package of practical expedients" provided by ASC 842 and did not elect to apply the practical expedient pertaining to the use of hindsight. The Company will also make certain accounting policy elections that are available under ASC 842, including (i) the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning that for these leases, the Company would not recognize right-of-use ("ROU") assets or lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet and (ii) the election to use the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for certain classes of assets, meaning that for these leases, the cash flows related to certain non-lease components are included in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability balances on its consolidated balance sheet.
The adoption of this new accounting standard will result in an increase in the recognition of lease liabilities associated with the Company's operating leases in the range of approximately $85,000 to $95,000, for which the majority pertain to real estate leases. Right-of-use assets will also be recognized with a balance comparable to the lease liabilities, adjusted for prepaid and deferred rent balances as of the adoption date. As disclosed in Note 10, the Company has a capital lease liability of $31,292 as of March 31, 2019. The Company does not expect the impact on the results of operations or cash flows to be material.
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. Fair value of cash equivalents approximates carrying value.
Trade and Other Receivables, net
Trade and other receivables are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Trade and other receivables include amounts billed and currently due from customers, amounts currently due but unbilled, certain estimated contract changes and amounts retained by the customer pending contract completion. Unbilled amounts are generally billed and collected within one year. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company records the allowance for doubtful accounts based on prior experience and for specific collectibility matters when they arise. The Company writes off balances against the reserve when collectibility is deemed remote. The Company's trade and other receivables are exposed to credit risk; however, the risk is limited due to the diversity of the customer base.
Trade and other receivables, net comprised of the following:
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
Billed$407,275
 $475,668
Unbilled25,742
 39,222
Total trade receivables433,017
 514,890
336,888
 363,990
Other receivables17,683
 13,186
40,348
 16,654
Total trade and other receivables450,700
 528,076
377,236
 380,644
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts(6,492) (6,475)(3,646) (4,032)
Total trade and other receivables, net$444,208
 $521,601
$373,590
 $376,612
Inventories
The Company records inventories at the lower of cost (average-cost or specific-identification methods) or market. Costs on long-term contracts and programs in progress represent recoverable costs incurred for production or contract-specific facilities and equipment, allocable operating overhead and advances to suppliers. Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of the U.S. Government and certain other customers have title to, or a security interest in, inventories related to such contracts as a result of advances, performance-based payments, and progress payments. The Company reflects those advances and payments as an offset against the related inventory balances. The Company expenses general and administrative costs related to products and services provided essentially under commercial

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terms and conditions as incurred. The Company determines the costs of inventories sold by the first-in, first-out or average cost methods.
Work-in-processPrior to the adoption of ASU 2014-09, work-in-process inventory includeswas capitalized as pre-production costs. Company policy allowsThe adoption of ASU 2014-09 changes the Company's accounting for the capitalization ofthese pre-production costs after it establishes a contractual arrangement with a customer that explicitly states that the cost of recovery of pre-production costs is allowed.
Capitalized pre-production costs include nonrecurring engineering, planning and design, including applicable overhead, incurred before production is manufactured on a regular basis. Significant customer-directed work changes can also cause pre-production costscosts. Refer to be incurred (see Note 54 for further discussion).discussion.
Advance Payments and Progress Payments
Advance payments and progress payments received on contracts-in-process are first offset against related contract costs that are included in inventory,assets, with any excess amount reflected in current liabilities under the Accrued expensescontract liabilities caption withinon the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.




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consolidated balance sheets.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, which includesinclude equipment under capital lease and leasehold improvements, are recorded at cost and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, or the lease term if shorter in the case of leasehold improvements, byusing the straight-line method. Buildings and improvements are depreciated over a period of 15 to 39.5 years, and machinery and equipment are depreciated over a period of 7 to 15 years (except for furniture, fixtures and computer equipment which are depreciated over a period of 3 to 10 years).
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company accounts for purchased goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. Under ASC 350, purchased goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized; rather, they are tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Upon acquisition, critical estimates are made in valuing acquired intangible assets, which include, but are not limited to:to, future expected cash flows from customer contracts, customer lists, and estimating cash flows from projects when completed; tradename and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time that customer relationships will continue; and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from the assumptions used in determining the fair values.
The Company's operating segments of Aerostructures,Integrated Systems, Aerospace SystemsStructures, and Aftermarket ServicesProduct Support are also its reporting units. The Chief Executive Officer is the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). The Company's CODM evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon review of segment information. Each of the operating segments is comprisedcomposed of a number of operating units, which are considered to be components. The components, for which discrete financial information exists, are aggregated for purposes of goodwill impairment testing.testing into three reporting units. The Company's acquisition strategy is to acquire companies that complement and enhance the capabilities of the operating segments of the Company. Each acquisition is assigned to eitherone of the AerostructuresCompany's reporting unit, the Aerospace Systems reporting unit or the Aftermarket Services reporting unit.units. The goodwill that results from each acquisition is also assigned to the reporting unit to which the acquisition is allocated, because it is that reporting unit which is intended to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.
The Company assesses whether goodwill impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments. The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If based on this qualitative assessment the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed using a two-step approachas required by ASC 350 to determine whether a goodwill impairment exists at the reporting unit.
The first step of the quantitative test is used to compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit's assets to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further evaluation is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, then an impairment loss occurs. The impairment is measured by using the second step is required to be completed,amount by which involves allocatingthe carrying value exceeds the fair value of the reporting unitnot to each asset and liability using the guidance in ASC 805, with the excess being applied to goodwill. An impairment loss occurs ifexceed the amount of the recorded goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units is based, among other things, on estimates of future operating performance of the reporting unit being valued. We areThe Company is required to complete an impairment test for goodwill and record any resulting impairment losses at least annually. Changes in market conditions, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require interim impairment assessments.
When performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the Company's methodology includes the use of an income approach which discounts future net cash flows to their present value at a rate that reflects the Company's cost of capital, otherwise known as the discounted cash flow method ("DCF"). These estimated fair values are based on estimates of future cash flows of

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the businesses. Factors affecting these future cash flows include the continued market acceptance of the products and services offered by the businesses, the development of new products and services by the businesses and the underlying cost of development, the future cost structure of the businesses and future technological changes. The Company also incorporates market multiples for comparable companies in determining the fair value of our reporting units. Any such impairment would be recognized in full in the reporting period in which it has been identified.
DuringConsistent with the thirdCompany's policy, the Company performs an annual assessment in its fiscal fourth quarter and on an interim basis upon the occurrence of events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate a reporting unit's carrying value may be less than its fair value. No goodwill impairment was identified in the current year.
In fiscal 2016,year 2018, as required by ASC 350-20-35-3C, the Company performed an interim assessment of the fair value of ourits goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets due to potential indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price during the third quarter. The Company's assessment focused on the Aerostructures reporting unit since it had significant

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changes in its economic indicators and adjusted for select changes in the risk adjusted discount rate to consider both the current return requirements of the market and the risks inherent in the reporting unit, expected long-term growth rate and cash flow projections to determine if any decline in the estimated fair value of a reporting unit could result in a goodwill impairment. We concluded that the goodwill was not impaired as of the interim impairment assessment date. However, the excess of the fair value over the carrying value was within 5% for the Company's Aerostructuresdecision, effective January 1, 2018, to combine the Aerospace Structures and Precision Components reporting unit. The amount of goodwill for our Aerostructuressegments into one reporting unit amounted to $1,420,195 as of the interim testing date.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company performed the quantitative assessment for each of the Company's three reporting units, which indicated that the fair value of goodwill for the Aerostructures reporting unit did not exceed its carrying amount. After evaluating whether other assets within the reporting unit were impaired in accordance with ASC 350, we concluded on the implied goodwill under Step 2 resulting in a $597,603 impairment of goodwill to Aerostructures reporting unit. The assessment for the Company's Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services reporting units indicated that the fair value of their respective goodwill exceeded the carrying amount. We incurred no impairment of goodwill assegment. As a result of our annual goodwill impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014 (see Note 7 for further discussion).
As of March 31, 2015, the Company had a $438,400 indefinite-lived intangible asset associated with the tradenames acquired in the acquisitions of Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. ("Vought") and Embee, Inc. ("Embee"). The Company assesses whether indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments. The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. If based on this qualitative assessment, the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed to determine whether an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment exists. We test the indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value based on current revenue projections of the related operations, under the relief from royalty method. Any excess of the carrying value over the amount of fair value is recognized as an impairment.
During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,change, the Company performed an interim assessmentgoodwill impairment test which included using a combination of fair value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets dueboth the market and income approaches to indicators of impairment related toestimate the continued decline in our stock price during the fiscal third quarter. Based on the Company's evaluation,the Company concluded that the Vought tradename had a fair value of $195,800 (Level 3) compared toeach reporting unit. As a carrying valueresult of $425,000. Accordingly,the impairment test of each reporting unit, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2018, of $229,200,$190,227, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operations as "Impairmentoperations within impairment of intangible assets".assets. The Company performed an impairment test of the new reporting unit of Aerospace Structure and recognized an impairment of $345,000, which is presented on the consolidated statements of operations within impairment of intangible assets for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. The decline in fair value comparedis the result of declining revenues from sustained production rate reductions and sun-setting programs and the slower than previously projected ramp in our development programs and the timing of associated earnings and cash flows. The assessment for the Company's Integrated Systems and Product Support reporting units indicated that their fair value exceeded their carrying amounts.
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, consistent with the Company's policy, the Company performed its annual assessment of the fair value of goodwill. The Company concluded that the goodwill related to the Aerospace Structures reporting unit was impaired as of the annual testing date. The Company concluded that the goodwill had a fair value that was lower than its carrying value by an amount that exceeded the remaining goodwill for the reporting unit. Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of the Vought tradenamefiscal year ending March 31, 2017, of $266,298, which is presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as impairment of intangible assets. The decline in fair value is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions on sun-setting programs and the slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000our development programs and the timing of associated earnings.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company performed its annual impairment test for each of the Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets, which indicated that the Voughtearnings and Embee tradenames had a fair value of $163,000 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $209,200. The decline in fair value of the tradenames is the result of the increase in discount rate during the fourth quarter, which required the Company to assess whether events and/or circumstances have changed regarding the indefinite-life conclusion. As a result the Company incurred a non-cash impairment charge of $46,200 presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets" to the Vought and Embee tradenames. Additionally, it was determined that the tradenames will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful life of 20 years. The Company incurred no impairment of indefinite-lived assets as a result of our annual indefinite-lived assets impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014.cash flows.
Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives ranging from 37 to 3230 years. The Company continually evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that would indicate that the remaining estimated useful lives of long-lived assets, including intangible assets, may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. Intangible assets are evaluated for indicators of impairment. When factors indicate that long-lived assets, including intangible assets, should be evaluated for possible impairment, an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the long-lived assets, including intangible assets, is used to measure recoverability.recoverability based on the primary asset of the asset group. Some of the more important factors management considers include the Company's financial performance relative to expected and historical performance, significant changes in the way the Company manages its operations, negative events that have occurred, and negative industry and economic trends. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount, measurement of the impairment will be based on the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the asset group, generally determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows associated with the use of the asset.

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Deferred Financing Costs
Financing costs are deferred and amortized to Interest expense and other inon the accompanying Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operationsoperations over the related financing period using the effective interest method or the straight-line method when it does not differ materially from the effective interest method. The Company records deferred financing costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of that debt liability; however, the policy does exclude deferred financing costs relating to revolving debt instruments. These deferred financing costs are recorded in Other,other, net inon the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheetsconsolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018. Total deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $14,13113,170 and $17,85028,445, respectively, are recorded as of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018. Make-whole payments in connection with early debt retirements are classified as cash flows used in financing activities.

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Acquired Contract Liabilities, netNet
In connection with several of our acquisitions, we assumed existing long-term contracts. Based on our review of these contracts, we concluded that the terms of certain contracts to be either more or less favorable than could be realized in market transactions as of the date of the acquisition. As a result, we recognized acquired contract liabilities, net of acquired contract assets as of the acquisition date of each respective acquisition, based on the present value of the difference between the contractual cash flows of the executory contracts and the estimated cash flows had the contracts been executed at the acquisition date. The liabilities principally relate to long-term life of program contracts that were initially executed at several years prior to the respective acquisition (see Note 3 for further discussion).
acquisition. The Company measured these net liabilities in the year they were acquired under the measurement provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value MeasurementsMeasurement, which is based on the price to transfer the obligation to a market participant at the measurement date, assuming that the net liabilities will remain outstanding in the marketplace. Fair value estimates are based on a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. The judgments used to determine the estimated fair value assigned to each long-term contracts can materially impact our results of operations.
Included in the net sales of the AerostructureIntegrated Systems and Aerospace Systems groupsStructures is the non-cash amortization of acquired contract liabilities recognized as fair value adjustments through purchase accounting from various acquisitions. The Company recognized net amortization of contract liabilities of $132,363, $75,733$67,314, $125,148 and $42,629$121,004 in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, respectively, and such amounts have been included in revenues in results of operations. The balance of the liability as of March 31, 20162019, is $522,680184,612 and, based on the expected delivery schedule of the underlying contracts, the Company estimates annual amortization of the liability as follows: 20172020—$125,241; 201868,529; 2021—$117,544; 201964,641; 2022—$77,990; 202023,701; 2023—$59,660; and 20216,821; 2024—$59,659.7,522; Thereafter $13,398.
Revenue Recognition and Contract Balances
RevenuesThe Company's revenue is principally from contracts with customers to provide design, development, manufacturing, and support services associated with specific customer programs. The Company regularly enters into long-term master supply agreements that establish general terms and conditions and may define specific program requirements. Many agreements include clauses that provide sole supplier status to the Company for the duration of the program’s life. Purchase orders (or authorizations to proceed) are issued pursuant to the master supply agreements. Additionally, a majority of the Company’s agreements with customers include options for future purchases. Such options primarily reduce the administrative effort of issuing subsequent purchase orders and do not represent material rights granted to customers. The Company generally enters into agreements directly with its customers and is the principal in all current contracts.
The identification of a contract with a customer for purposes of accounting and financial reporting requires an evaluation of the terms and conditions of agreements to determine whether presently enforceable rights and obligations exist. Management considers a number of factors when making this evaluation that include, but are not limited to, the nature and substance of the business exchange, the specific contractual terms and conditions, the promised products and services, the termination provisions in the contract, as well as the nature and execution of the customer’s ordering process and how the Company is authorized to perform work. Generally, presently enforceable rights and obligations are not created until a purchase order is issued by a customer for a specified number of units of product or services. Therefore, the issuance of a purchase order is generally the point at which a contract is identified for accounting and financial reporting purposes.
Management identifies the promises to the customer. Promises are generally explicitly stated in each contract, but managements also evaluates whether any promises are implied based on the terms of the agreement, past business practice, or other facts and circumstances. Each promise is evaluated to determine if it is a performance obligation. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service. The Company considers a number of factors when determining whether a promise is contractual performance obligation, including whether the customer can benefit from the good or service on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer, whether the Company provides a significant service of integrating goods or services to deliver a combined output to the customer, or whether the goods or services are highly interdependent. The Company’s performance obligations consist of a wide range of engineering design services and manufactured components, as well as spare parts and repairs for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The transaction price for a contract reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for fully satisfying the performance obligations in the contract. Typically, the transaction price consists solely of fixed consideration but may include variable consideration for contractual provisions such as unpriced contract modifications, cost-sharing provisions, and other receipts or payments to customers. The Company identifies and estimates variable consideration, typically at the most likely amount the Company expects to receive from its customers. Variable consideration is only included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized in accordancefor the contract will not occur, or when the uncertainty associated with the contract terms when products are shipped, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, pricingvariable consideration is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.resolved. The Company's policycontracts with respectcustomers generally require payment under normal commercial terms after delivery with payment typically required within 30 to sales returns and allowances generally provides that the customer may not return products or be given allowances, except at the Company's option. Accruals for sales returns, other allowances and estimated warranty costs are provided at the time120 days of shipment based upon past experience.
A significant portiondelivery. However, a subset of the Company'sCompany’s current contracts are withininclude significant financing components because the scopetiming of ASC 605-35, Revenue Recognition —Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts, and revenue and costs on contracts are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. Accounting for the revenue and profit on a contract requires estimates of (1) the contract value or total contract revenue, (2) the total costs at completion, which is equal to the sum of the actual incurred costs to date on the contract and the estimated costs to complete the contract's scope of work and (3) the measurement of progress towards completion. Depending on the contract, the Company measures progress toward completion using either the cost-to-cost method or the units-of-delivery method, with the great majority measured under the units-of-delivery method.
Under the cost-to-cost method, progress toward completion is measured as the ratio of total costs incurred to estimated total costs at completion. Costs are recognized as incurred. Profit is determined based on estimated profit margin on the contract multiplied by progress toward completion. Revenue represents the sum of costs and profit on the contract for the period.

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transfer of the underlying products and services under contract are at the customers’ discretion. For these contracts, the Company adjusts the transaction price to reflect the effects of the time value of money.
The Company generally is not subject to collecting sales tax and has made an accounting policy election to exclude from the transaction price any sales and other similar taxes collected from customers. As a result, any such collections are accounted for on a net basis.
The total transaction price is allocated to each of the identified performance obligations using the relative stand-alone selling price. The objective of the allocation is to reflect the consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for the products or services associated with each performance obligation. Stand-alone selling price is the price at which the Company would sell a promised good or service separately to a customer. Stand-alone selling prices are established at contract inception, and subsequent changes in transaction price are allocated on the same basis as at contract inception. When stand-alone selling prices for the Company’s products and services are not observable, the Company uses either the “Expected Cost Plus a Margin” or "Adjusted Market Assessment" approaches to estimate stand-alone selling price. Expected costs are typically derived from the available periodic forecast information.
Revenue is recognized when or as control of promised products or services transfers to a customer and is recognized at the amount allocated to each performance obligation associated with the transferred products or services. Service sales, principally representing repair, maintenance, and engineering activities are recognized over the contractual period or as services are rendered. Sales under long-term contracts with performance obligations satisfied over time are recognized using either an input or output method. The Company recognizes revenue over time as it performs on these contracts because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer as represented by contractual terms that entitle the Company to the reimbursement of costs plus a reasonable profit for work performed to manufacture products for which the Company has no alternate use or for work performed on a customer-owned asset.
With control transferring over time, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress toward completion of the performance obligation. The Company generally uses the cost-to-cost input method of progress for our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as work progresses. Under the units-of-deliverycost-to-cost method, revenuethe extent of progress toward completion is measured based on a contract is recorded as the units are delivered and accepted during the period at an amount equalproportion of costs incurred to the contractual selling price of those units. The costs recorded on a contract under the units-of-delivery method are equaldate to the total costs at completion divided by the total units to be delivered. As contracts can span multiple years, the Company often segments the contracts into production lots for the purposes of accumulating and allocating cost. Profit is recognized as the difference between revenue for the units delivered and the estimated costs for the units delivered.
Adjustments to original estimates for a contract's revenues, estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. The Company reviews its cost estimates on significant contracts on a periodic basis, or when circumstances change and estimated total profit are often required as work progresses underwarrant a contract, as experience is gained and as more information is obtained, even though the scope of work required under the contract may not change, or if contract modifications occur. Thesemodification to a previous estimate. Cost estimates are also sensitive to the assumed rate of production. Generally, the longer it takes to complete thelargely based on negotiated or estimated purchase contract quantity, the more relative overheadterms, historical performance trends and other economic projections. Significant factors that contract will absorb. The impact of revisions ininfluence these estimates include inflationary trends, technical and schedule risk, internal and subcontractor performance trends, business volume assumptions, asset utilization, and anticipated labor agreements.
Revenue and cost estimates isare regularly monitored and revised based on changes in circumstances. Impacts from changes in estimates of net sales and cost of sales are recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis, which recognizes in the current period in which the revisions are made. Provisionscumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a performance obligation’s percentage of completion. Forward loss reserves for anticipated losses on long-term contracts are recorded in full when such losses become evident, to the period in which they become probable ("forward losses")extent required, and are first offset against costs that are included in inventory, with any remaining amount reflected in accrued contract liabilities in accordance with ASC 605-35. Revisions in contract estimates, if significant, can materially affect results of operations and cash flows, as well as valuation of inventory. Furthermore, certain contracts are combined or segmented for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 605-35.on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in contract values and estimated costs that arose during the fiscal year decreasedincreased revenue, operating (loss) income,loss, net (loss) incomeloss and earningsloss per share by approximately $(596,213)$7,944, $(68,694), $(539,023)$(68,694) and $(10.95), respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $32,954 and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $(629,167), which includes provisions for forward losses of $561,158 on the Bombardier Global 7000/8000 ("Bombardier") and 747-8 programs.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased operating income, net income and earnings per share by approximately $(156,048), $(106,639) and $(2.09)$(1.38), respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20152019, included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $4,653$46,074 and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $(160,701)$114,768. These cumulative catch-up adjustments do not include a non-cash charge the Company recorded as a result of the adoption of ASU 2017-07 of $87,241 due to a change in estimate from a change in accounting principles, which includes a provision for forward losses of $151,992is presented on the 747-8 program.accompanying consolidated statements of operations within cost of sales.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014,2018, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased operating income,loss, net incomeloss and earningsdecreased loss per share by approximately $(53,166) $(35,121)$19,677, $13,479 and $(0.67),$0.27, respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20142018, included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $14,341$85,844 and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $(67,507).$66,167.
Amounts representing contract change orders or claims are onlyFor the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased operating loss, net loss and loss per share by approximately $57,153, $52,598 and $1.07, respectively. The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, included in revenue when such change orders or claims have been settled with the customergross favorable adjustments of approximately $163,274 and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $106,121 which includes a reduction to the extent that units have been delivered. Additionally, some contracts may contain provisions for revenue sharing, price re-determination, requests for equitable adjustments, change orders or cost and/or performance incentives. Such amounts or incentives are included in contract value when the amounts can be reliably estimated and their realization is reasonably assured.
Although fixed-price contracts, which extend several years into the future, generally permit the Company to keep unexpected profits if costs are less than projected, the Company also bears the risk that increased or unexpected costs may reduce profit or cause the Company to sustain losses on the contract. In a fixed-price contract, the Company must fully absorb cost overruns, notwithstanding the difficulty of estimating all of the costs the Company will incur in performing these contracts and in projecting the ultimate level of revenue that may otherwise be achieved.
The Companypreviously recognized a provision for forward losses associated with our long-term contractsof $131,400 on the 747-8 and Bombardier programs. There is still risk similar to what we have experienced on the 747-8 and Bombardier programs. Particularly, our ability to manage risks related to supplier performance, execution of cost reduction strategies, hiring and retaining skilled production and management personnel, quality and manufacturing execution, program schedule delays and many other risks, will determine the ultimate performance of these long-term programs.
The Aftermarket Services Group provides repair and overhaul services, certain of which services are provided under long-term power-by-the-hour contracts, comprising approximately 6% of the segment's net sales. The Company applies the proportional performance method to recognize revenue under these contracts. Revenue is recognized over the contract period as units are delivered based on the relative value in proportion to the total estimated contract consideration. In estimating the total contract consideration, management evaluates the projected utilization of its customer's fleet over the term of the contract,program.

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Revenues for performance obligations that are not recognized over time are recognized at the point in connection with the related estimated repair and overhaul servicing requirementstime when control transfers to the fleet based on such utilization. Changescustomer. For performance obligations that are satisfied at a point in utilizationtime, the Company evaluates the point in time when the customer can direct the use of and obtain the fleet by customers, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimatesbenefits from the products and require adjustmentsservices. Generally, the shipping terms determine the point in time when control transfers to estimates of revenue to be realized.
customers. Shipping and Handling Costs
The cost of shippinghandling activities are not considered performance obligations and handling products isrelated costs are included in cost of products sold.sales as incurred.
Differences in the timing of revenue recognition and contractual billing and payment terms result in the recognition contract assets and liabilities. Refer to Note 4 for further discussion.
The portion of the Company's revenue resulting from transactions other than contracts with customers pertains to the amortization of acquired contract liabilities discussed above.
Research and Development Expense
Research and development ("R&D") expense (which includes certain amounts subject to reimbursement from customers) was approximately $103,031, $108,062$49,895, $72,763 and $82,494$112,418 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, respectively.
Retirement Benefits
Defined benefit pension plans are recognized in the consolidated financial statements on an actuarial basis. A significant element in determining the Company's pension income (expense) is the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. This expected return is an assumption as to the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the projected pension benefit obligation. The Company applies this assumed long-term rate of return to a calculated value of plan assets, which recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets in a systematic manner over five years. This produces the expected return on plan assets that is included in pension income (expense). The difference between this expected return and the actual return on plan assets is deferred. The net deferral of past asset gains (losses) affects the calculated value of plan assets and, ultimately, future pension income (expense).
The Company periodically experiences events or makes changes to its benefit plans that result in curtailment or special charges. Curtailments are recognized when events occur that significantly reduce the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates the benefits for a significant number of employees for some or all of their future service.
Curtailment losses are recognized when it is probable the curtailment will occur and the effects are reasonably estimable. Curtailment gains are recognized when the related employees are terminated or a plan amendment is adopted, whichever is applicable.
As required under ASC 715, Compensation Retirement Benefits, the Company remeasures plan assets and obligations during an interim period whenever a significant event occurs that results in a material change in the net periodic pension cost. The determination of significance is based on judgment and consideration of events and circumstances impacting the pension costs.
At March 31 of each year, the Company determines the fair value of its pension plan assets as well as the discount rate to be used to calculate the present value of plan liabilities. The discount rate is an estimate of the interest rate at which the pension benefits could be effectively settled. In estimating the discount rate, the Company looks to rates of return on high-quality, fixed-income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the pension benefits. The Company uses a portfolio of fixed-income securities, which receive at least the second-highest rating given by a recognized ratings agency.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. When determining fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and also considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The Company has applied fair value measurements to its interest rate swapdivestitures (refer to Note 3), when measuring goodwill impairment in fiscal year 2018 (see Note 10)8), and to its pension and postretirement plan assets (see Note 15).

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Foreign Currency Translation
The determination of the functional currency for the Company's foreign subsidiaries is made based on appropriate economic factors. The functional currency of the Company's subsidiaries Triumph Aviation Services—Asia and Triumph Structures—Thailand is the U.S. dollar since that is the currency in which that entity primarily generates and expends cash. The functional currency of the Company's remaining subsidiaries is the local currency, since that is the currency in which those

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entities primarily generate and expend cash. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange. The resultant translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (see(refer to Note 13). Gains and losses arising from foreign currency transactions of these subsidiaries are included in net (loss) income.earnings.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The asset and liability method requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between tax bases and financial reporting bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred taxes if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized. The Company recognizes penalties and interest accrued related to income tax liabilities in the provision for income taxes in its Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in relation to an uncertain tax position. The Company uses a two-step process to evaluate tax positions. The first step requires an entity to determine whether it is more likely than not (greater than 50% chance) that the tax position will be sustained. The second step requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition criterion. The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of issues raised by taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued and may materially impact the financial statements of the Company in future periods.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees The Company recognizes penalties and interest accrued related to recognize assets andincome tax liabilities for most leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Full retrospective application is prohibited. ASU 2016-02's transition provision are applied using a modified retrospective approach at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2016-02 and has not determined the impact it may haveprovision for income taxes on the Company’sits consolidated resultsstatements of operations, financial position or cash flows nor decided on the method of adoption.operations.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Subtopic 740-10): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. ASU 2015-17 requires companies to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is allowed for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Entities may elect to adopt the guidance either prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods (i.e., the balance sheet for each period is adjusted). Effective December 1, 2015, the Company adopted this standard retrospectively to all prior periods and resulting in a reclass of $145,352 from a current deferred tax asset to a noncurrrent deferred tax liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations(Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments. ASU 2015-16 eliminates the requirement that an acquirer in a business combination account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, an acquirer will recognize a measurement-period adjustment during the period in which it determines the amount of the adjustment. ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2016. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires companies to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of that debt liability. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is allowed for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Entities would apply the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods. Effective April 1, 2015, the Company adopted this standard. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In accordance with ASC 2015-15, the Company has excluded debt issuance costs relating to revolving debt instruments as a direct deduction to debt.

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In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance codified in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amends the guidance in former ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. The objective of ASC 606 is to establish a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. The principle of ASC 606 is that an entity will recognize revenue at the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled. ASC 606 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and can be adopted by the Company using either a full retrospective or modified retrospective approach, with early adoption prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating ASC 606 and has not determined the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows nor decided on the method of adoption.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based awards based on the fair value of those awards at the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense for fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $2,657, $1,272 and $4,653, respectively. The Company has classified share-based compensation within selling, general and administrative expenses to correspond with the same line item as the majority of the cash compensation paid to employees. Upon the exercise of stock options or vesting of restricted stock, the Company first transfers treasury stock, then will issue new shares (seeshares. Refer to Note 16 for further details).details.
During fiscal year 2019, the Company reviewed the accounting treatment of the issuance of treasury stock to settle share-based compensation arrangements with its employees. As a result of this review, the Company determined that the difference between the historical cost of treasury shares and the consideration received in exchange for those shares upon stock option exercise or vesting should be recognized as a reduction to retained earnings or, in the absence of retained earnings, to capital in excess of par. The Company reclassified $25,474 to retained earnings representing differences in certain treasury stock transactions occurring prior to April 1, 2018, that had previously been recorded as reductions to capital in excess of par. The Company also refined its calculations of the historical cost of treasury stock, resulting in a reduction of treasury stock of $4,406 which also impacted the reclassification to retained earnings. Beginning in fiscal year 2019, the Company now has an accumulated deficit and therefore records the difference as a reduction of capital in excess of par.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company received $4,701 as income tax refunds, net of taxes paid. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 20162018 and 2014,2017, the Company paid $4,887$11,190 and $4,157,$7,930 respectively, for income tax,taxes, net of income tax refunds received. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Company received $22,241 for income tax refunds, net of payments. The Company made interest payments of $62,325, $82,425 and $81,100 for fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company financed $188, $52 and $36 of property and equipment additions through capital leases, respectively. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 2,290,755 shares in connection with certain redemptions of convertible senior subordinated notes (see Note 10).
Warranty Reserves
A reserve has been established to provide for the estimated future cost of warranties on our delivered products. The Company periodically reviews the reserves and adjustments are made accordingly. A provision for warranty on products delivered is made on the basis of historical experience and identified warranty issues. Warranties cover such factors as non-conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship. The majority of the Company's agreements include a three-year warranty, although certain programs have warranties up to 20 years. Warranty reserves are included in accrued expenses and other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.consolidated balance sheets. The warranty reserves for the fiscal years ended March 31, 20162019 and 2015,2018, were $112,937$58,395 and $112,140, respectively, of which a significant portion is offset by an indemnification asset.


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3.ACQUISITIONS
Acquisition of Fairchild Controls Corporation
Effective October 21, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Fairchild Controls Corporation ("Fairchild"). Fairchild is a leading provider of proprietary thermal management systems, auxiliary power generation systems and related aftermarket spares and repairs. The acquired business operates as Triumph Thermal Systems-Maryland, Inc. and its results are included in Aerospace Systems Group from the date of acquisition.
The purchase price for Fairchild was $57,130, including a working capital adjustments. Goodwill in the amount of $16,529 was provisionally recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized such as assembled workforce. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The Company has also identified an intangible asset related to customer relationships valued at $18,000 with a weighted-average life of 12.0 years.
The accounting for the business combination is provisional and dependent upon valuations and other information for certain assets and liabilities which have not yet been identified, completed or obtained to a point where definitive estimates can be made. The process for estimating the fair values of identified intangible assets, certain tangible assets and assumed liabilities requires the use of judgment to determine the appropriate assumptions.
As the Company finalizes estimates of the fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the purchase price allocation for Fairchild is provisional. Additional purchase price adjustments will be recorded during the measurement period, not to exceed one year beyond the acquisition date. These adjustments may have a material impact on the Company's results of operations and financial position.
The table below presents the provisional estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date based on the best information the Company has received to date, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). These estimates will be revised as the Company finalizes valuations of tangible and intangible assets, certain liabilities assumed and other information related to the Fairchild acquisition. Accordingly, the amounts below report the Company's best estimate of fair value based on the information available at this time:
 October 21, 2015
Cash$9,065
Accounts receivable8,859
Inventory15,069
Prepaid expenses263
Property and equipment6,632
Goodwill16,529
Intangible assets18,000
Deferred taxes3,992
  Total assets$78,409
  
Accounts payable$1,284
Accrued expenses12,128
Other noncurrent liabilities7,867
  Total liabilities$21,279
The provisional amounts recognized are based on the Company's best estimate using information that it has obtained as of the reporting date. The Company will finalize its estimate once it is able to determine that it has obtained all necessary information that existed as of the acquisition date related to this matter or one year following the acquisition of Fairchild, whichever is earlier.

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The Fairchild acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included in the consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition. The Company incurred $569 in acquisition-related costs in connection with the Fairchild acquisition.3.    DIVESTED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
The following table presents information for the Fairchild acquisition which are included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations from its date of acquisition through the end of fiscal 2016:Fiscal 2019 Divestitures
  For the Year Ended March 31, 2016
Net sales $17,698
Operating income 1,792
FISCAL 2015 ACQUISITIONS
Assumption of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. - Gulfstream G650 and G280 Wing Programs
Effective December 30, 2014, a wholly-owned subsidiary ofIn March 2019, the Company Triumph Aerostructures - Tulsa LLC, doing business as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa, completed the acquisition of the Gulfstream G650 and G280 wing programs (the "Tulsa Programs") located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. The acquisition of the Tulsa Programs establishes the Company as a leader in fully integrated wing design, engineering and production and advances its standing as a strategic Tier One Capable aerostructures supplier. The acquired business operates as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa and its results are included in the Aerostructures Group from the date of acquisition.
The Company received $160,000 in cash plus assets required to run the business from Spirit-Tulsa to cover the anticipated future cash flow needs of the programs. Goodwill in the amount of $80,122 was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized such as assembled workforce. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
The following condensed balance sheet represents the amounts assigned to each major asset and liability caption in the aggregate from the acquisition for the Tulsa Programs, in accordance with ASC 805:
 December 30, 2014
Inventory$78,660
Property and equipment15,409
Goodwill80,122
Deferred taxes52,777
Other noncurrent assets68,941
  Total assets$295,909
  
Accounts payable$1,782
Accrued expenses17,588
Acquired contract liabilities368,448
Other noncurrent liabilities68,091
  Total liabilities$455,909
Based on the information accumulated during the measurement period, the Company has recognized an accrued warranty liability of $74,132 and a related indemnification asset of $68,941 for amounts reimbursed by the seller. The Company finalized its estimates after it was able to determine that it had obtained all necessary information that existed as of the acquisition date related to these matters.

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The Tulsa Programs acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included in the consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition. The Company incurred $5,000 in acquisition-related costs in connection with the Tulsa Programs acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Acquisition of North American Aircraft Services, Inc.
Effective October 17, 2014, the Company acquired the ownership ofsold all of the outstanding shares of North American Aircraft Services,(i) Triumph Fabrications - San Diego, Inc. and its affiliates ("NAAS"Triumph Fabrications - Ft. Worth, Inc. (together, "Fabrications"). NAAS is based in San Antonio, Texas, with fixed-based operator units throughout the United States as well as international locations, (ii) Triumph Structures – Kansas City, Inc., Triumph Structures – Wichita, Inc., Triumph Gear Systems – Toronto, ULC and delivers line maintenanceTriumph Northwest (The Triumph Group Operations, Inc.) (together, "Machining"), and repair, fuel leak detection and fuel bladder cell repair services. The acquired business operates as Triumph Aviation Services - NAAS Division, Inc. ("NAAS"). Total cash proceeds net of transaction costs for the sales of Fabrications, Machining, and itsNAAS were approximately $133,000, $43,000, and $18,000, respectively. A portion of the proceeds associated with the sale of Machining included consideration in the form of a note receivable of $10,000. As a result of the sales of Fabrications and Machining, the Company recognized gains (losses) of approximately $54,000 and $(116,000), respectively. The sale of NAAS resulted in an immaterial gain.
In February 2019, the Company transitioned responsibility for the Global 7500 wing program manufacturing operations of Aerospace Structures to Bombardier at which point Bombardier assumed the program’s assets and obligations. As a result of this transfer, the Company recognized a loss of approximately $169,000. The Company continues to provide transition services related to infrastructure support reducing in scope over the next several months, as well as a sublease of the building in Red Oak, TX dedicated to the manufacturer of the Global 7500 wing to Bombardier.
In July 2018 and August 2018, respectively, the Company sold all of the shares of Triumph Structures - East Texas, Inc. as well as all of the shares of Triumph Structures - Los Angeles, Inc., and Triumph Processing, Inc. for combined cash proceeds net of transactions costs of approximately $43,000 and a note receivable of $7,000. The note receivable was collected in October 2018. As a result of these sales, the Company recognized losses of approximately $17,202 which are presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations within loss on divestitures. With the exception of NAAS, the operating results for the fiscal 2019 divestitures are included in Aftermarket Services Group fromAerospace Structures ("fiscal 2019 Aerospace Structures Divestitures") through the date of acquisition.
divestiture. The purchase priceoperating results for the NAAS acquisition was $44,520, net of working capital adjustment of $167. Goodwillare including in the amount of $25,217 was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized such as assembled workforce. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The Company has also identified an intangible asset related to customer relationships valued at $17,000 with a weighted-average life of 11.0 years.
The following condensed balance sheet represents the amounts assigned to each major asset and liability caption in the aggregate from the acquisition of NAAS, in accordance with ASC 805:
 October 17, 2014
Cash$818
Accounts receivable4,939
Inventory848
Property and equipment216
Goodwill25,217
Intangible assets17,000
Other assets225
  Total assets$49,263
  
Accounts payable$232
Accrued expenses911
Other noncurrent liabilities3,600
  Total liabilities$4,743
The Company finalized its estimates after it was able to determine that it had obtained all necessary information that existed as of the acquisition date related to these matters.
The NAAS acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included in the consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition. The NAAS acquisition was funded by the Company's long-term borrowings in place atProduct Support through the date of acquisition.divestiture.
Fiscal 2018 Divestitures
In March 2018, the Company sold all of the shares of Triumph Structures - Long Island, LLC ("TS-LI") for cash proceeds of $9,500 and a note receivable of $1,400. The note receivable was collected in July 2018. As a result of the sale of TS-LI, the Company incurred $654recognized a loss of $10,370. The operating results of TS-LI were included in acquisition-related costsAerospace Structures through the date of divestiture.
In September 2017, the Company sold all of the shares of Triumph Processing - Embee Division, Inc. ("Embee") for total cash proceeds of $64,986. As a result of the sale of Embee, the Company recognized a loss of $17,857. The operating results of Embee were included in connection withIntegrated Systems through the NAAS acquisition,date of divestiture.
Fiscal 2017 Divestitures
In December 2016, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to divest the assets and business of Triumph Air Repair, the Auxiliary Power Unit Overhaul Operations of Triumph Aviation Services - Asia, Ltd. and Triumph Engines - Tempe ("Engines and APU") for total cash proceeds of $60,364. As a result, the Company recognized a loss of $14,263 on the sale. The operating results of Engines and APU were included in Product Support through the date of divestiture. The transaction closed during the quarter ended June 30, 2017. An option to purchase the repair part line of Triumph Aviation Services - Asia, Ltd. was executed by the buyer of Engines and APU in May 2018 for total cash proceeds of $14,000. The related assets and liabilities were presented as held for sale on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2018. This transaction closed in January 2019. The consideration received, net of the related assets and liabilities, resulted in a gain of $12,000 recognized in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019.
In September 2016, the Company sold all of the shares of Triumph Aerospace Systems-Newport News, Inc. ("TAS-Newport News") for total cash proceeds of $9,000. As a result of the sale of TAS-Newport News, the Company recognized a loss of $4,861 which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses inpresented on the accompanying Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statements of Operations.
Acquisitionoperations as loss on divestitures. The operating results of GE Aviation - Hydraulic Actuation
Effective June 27, 2014,TAS-Newport News were included in Integrated Systems through the Company acquired the hydraulic actuation businessdate of GE Aviation ("GE"). GE's hydraulic actuation business consists of three facilities located in Yakima, Washington, Cheltenham, England and the Isle of Man and is a technology leader in actuation systems. GE's key product offerings include complete landing gear actuation systems, door actuation, nose-wheel steerings, hydraulic fuses, manifolds flight control actuation and locking mechanisms for the commercial,disposal.

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militaryThe disposal of these entities does not represent a strategic shift and business jet markets.is not expected to have a major effect on the Company's operations or financial results, as defined by ASC 205-20, Discontinued Operations; as a result, the disposals do not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations.
4.    REVENUE RECOGNITION AND CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Adoption of ASU 2014-09
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09” or "ASC 606") that supersedes Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 605 (“legacy GAAP”). Subsequently, the FASB issued several updates to ASU 2014-09, codified in ASC 606. ASU 2014-09 includes new guidance on costs related to a contract, which is codified in ASC Subtopic 340-40. The acquired business operatesCompany adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method (“method”) effective as Triumph Actuation Systems-Yakima and Triumph Actuation Systems-UK & IOM and its results are included in Aerospace Systems Group fromof April 1, 2018 (“date of initial application”). Under this method, the cumulative effect of the adoption of ASC 606 is recognized as an adjustment to retained earnings on the date of acquisition.initial application (“Transition Adjustment”), and the comparative financial statements for prior periods are not adjusted and continue to be reported under legacy GAAP. The Transition Adjustment was a decrease to retained earnings of $585,015. Financial information for fiscal years 2019 and 2018 is presented under ASC 606 and under legacy GAAP, respectively. The tables below reflect adjusted fiscal year 2019 financial statement amounts as if the Company had been reporting under legacy GAAP for items that are materially different.
The purchase priceadoption of ASC 606 does not impact the Company's cash flows or the underlying economics of the Company's contracts with customers. However, the pattern and timing of revenue and profit recognition, as well as financial statement presentation and disclosures, has changed.
The significant changes and the qualitative and quantitative impact of the adoption of ASC 606 are noted below:
a.Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Generally, the Company no longer uses the units-of-delivery method, and the historical use of contract blocks to define contracts for accounting purposes has been replaced by accounting contracts as identified under ASC 606. The Company's accounting contracts under ASC 606 are for the GE acquisitionspecific number of units for which orders have been received, which is typically for fewer units than what was $75,609,used to define contract blocks under legacy GAAP. In most of the Company's contracts, the customer has options or requirements to purchase additional products and services that do not represent material rights since the options are at their stand-alone pricing.
The primary effect of the Company’s adoption of ASC 606 (outside of the Aerospace Structures segment) was to recognize revenue over time for certain of its contracts, which is a change from recognition based on shipping terms under the legacy GAAP accounting policy.
b.Capitalized Preproduction Costs
Under legacy GAAP, certain capitalized preproduction costs were deferred over the life of the contract block; in certain situations this is not permitted under ASC 606. Accordingly, capitalized preproduction costs of $865,843 (pre-tax), net of previously recognized forward loss reserves of $343,983 (pretax), were eliminated, which was included cash paid at closing, working capital adjustments,in the Transition Adjustment.
c.Contract Assets and deferred payments of $6,000 paid in fiscal 2016. GoodwillContract Liabilities
Contract assets primarily represent revenues recognized for performance obligations that have been satisfied but for which amounts have not been billed. Contract assets in the amount of $150,772 was$565,414 were established in the Transition Adjustment.
Contract liabilities primarily represent cash received that is in excess of revenues recognized for this acquisition and is calculated ascontingent upon the excesssatisfaction of consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized such as assembled workforce. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The Company has also identified an intangible asset related to customer relationships and technology valued at $26,472 with a weighted-average life of 12.0 years.
The following condensed balance sheet represents the amounts assigned to each major asset and liability captionperformance obligations. Contract liabilities in the aggregate from the acquisitionamount of GE, in accordance with ASC 805:

 June 27, 2014
Cash$4,608
Accounts receivable35,376
Inventory49,585
Property and equipment30,985
Goodwill150,772
Intangible assets26,472
Deferred taxes63,341
Other assets2,023
  Total assets$363,162
  
Accounts payable$17,734
Accrued expenses37,483
Acquired contract liabilities232,336
  Total liabilities$287,553
Based on the information accumulated through the measurement period and the Company's assessment of the probable outcome of warranty claims, the Company has recognized a liability of $24,514. The provisional amounts recognized are based on the Company's best estimate using information that it has obtained as of the reporting date. The Company finalized its estimates after it was able to determine that it had obtained all necessary information that existed as of the acquisition date related to these matters.
The GE acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included$288,287 were established in the consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition. The GE acquisition was funded by the Company's long-term borrowings in place atTransition Adjustment, which reflects consideration received prior to the date of acquisition. The Company incurred $1,834initial application that previously represented customer advances and additional forward losses due to change in acquisition-relatedblock sizes. Contract liabilities representing cash received that is in excess of revenue recognized will be recognized as revenue earlier if the options are not fully exercised, or immediately if the contract is terminated prior to the options being fully exercised. Contract liabilities representing forward losses are derecognized when the related costs in connection withhave been paid and the GE acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The acquisitions of the Tulsa Programs, NAAS and GE are referred to in this report as the "fiscal 2015 acquisitions."
FISCAL 2014 ACQUISITIONS
Acquisition of Insulfab Product Line (Chase Corporation)
Effective October 7, 2013, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Triumph Insulation Systems, LLC, acquired substantially all of the assets comprising the Insulfab product line from Chase Corporation ("Insulfab"). Insulfab primarily focuses on manufacturing high-quality, engineered barrier laminates used in aerospace applications. The purchase price for the Insulfab acquisition was $7,394 in cash at closing and in January 2014, after the working capital was finalized the Companyliabilities have been extinguished.

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paid $2,516d.Contract Costs
The Company’s accounting for preproduction, tooling and certain other costs has not changed since these costs generally do not fall within the scope of ASC 340-40, however certain related assets have been reclassified from inventory to other noncurrent assets as they are contract assets that will be realized over a period in cash. The resultsexcess of twelve months. Incurred production costs for Triumph Insulation Systems, LLC will continue to be included in the Aerostructures Group.
Acquisitionanticipated contracts (satisfaction of General Donlee Canada, Inc.
Effective October 4, 2013,performance obligations, which have commenced because the Company acquired all ofexpects the issued and outstanding shares of General Donlee Canada, Inc. ("General Donlee"). General Donlee is based in Toronto, Canada, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined products for the aerospace, nuclear and oil and gas industries. The purchase price for the General Donlee acquisition was $56,622 plus assumed debt of $32,382, which was settled at closing. Additionally, on October 7, 2013, the Company, at its option, called General Donlee's Convertible Notes for $26,000, which were paid on November 12, 2013. The Company incurred $766 in acquisition-related costs in connection with the General Donlee acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The acquired business now operates as Triumph Gear Systems-Toronto ULC and its results are included in the Aerospace Systems Group.
Acquisition of Primus Composites
Effective May 6, 2013, the Company acquired four related entities collectively comprising the Primus Composites ("Primus") business from Precision Castparts Corp. The acquired business, which includes two manufacturing facilities in Farnborough, England and Rayong, Thailand, operates as Triumph Structures - Farnborough and Triumph Structures - Thailand and is included in the Aerostructures Group. Together, Triumph Structures - Farnborough and Triumph Structures - Thailand constitute a global supplier of composite and metallic propulsion and structural composites and assemblies. In additioncustomer to its composite operations, the Thailand operation also machines and processes metal components. The purchase price for the Primus acquisition was $33,530 in cash and $30,000 in assumed debt settled at closing. The Company incurred $743 in acquisition-related costs in connection with the Primus acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The acquisitions of Insulfab, General Donlee and Primus are referred to in this report as the "fiscal 2014 acquisitions."

4.DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Sale of Triumph Aerospace Systems - Wichita
In January 2014, the Company sold all of the shares of Triumph Aerospace Systems-Wichita, Inc. ("TAS-Wichita") for total cash proceeds of $23,000. As a result of the sale of TAS-Wichita, the Company recognized no gain or loss. The operating results of TAS-Wichita were included in the Aerostructures Group through the date of disposal.
The Company expects to have significant continuing involvement in the business and markets of the disposed entities, as defined by ASC 250-20, Discontinued Operations; and therefore as a result,the disposal group does not meet the criteriaexercise options) continue to be classified as discontinued operations.inventory.
e.Practical Expedients
SaleThe Company has adopted ASC 606 only for contracts that were not substantially completed under legacy GAAP on the date of Triumph Instruments - Burbank and Triumph Instruments - Ft. Lauderdale
In April 2013,initial application. For these contracts, the Company soldhas reflected the assetsaggregate effect of all modifications executed prior to the date of initial application when identifying satisfied and liabilitiesunsatisfied performance obligations, for determining the transaction price and for allocating the transaction price.
The following tables summarize the impacts of Triumph Instruments - Burbank and Triumph Instruments - Ft. Lauderdale ("Triumph Instruments")adopting ASC 606 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for total proceeds of $11,200, including cash received at closing of $9,676 a note of $1,500, and the remaining amount held in escrow and received in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, resulting in a loss of $1,462 recognized during the yeartwelve months ended March 31, 2013. The operating results are included in the Aftermarket Services Group through the date of disposal.2019.
 Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019
 As Reported Impact of Adoption of ASC Topic 606 As Adjusted
Net sales$3,364,930
 $(158,759) $3,206,171
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)2,924,920
 37,425
 2,962,345
Selling, general and administrative298,386
 6,451
 304,837
Loss on divestitures235,301
 222,116
 457,417
Interest expense and other114,619
 (5,603) 109,016
Net loss *(321,767) (419,149) (740,916)
   

  
Loss per share     
Basic$(6.47) $(8.43) $(14.90)
Diluted$(6.47) $(8.43) $(14.90)
* The Company expectsdid not have a net tax effect on the Transition Adjustment due to have significant continuing involvement in the business and markets of the disposed entities, as defined by ASC 250-20, Discontinued Operations; and therefore ashaving a result,the disposal group does not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations.full valuation allowance position.
To measure the amount of loss related to Triumph Instruments, the Company compared the fair value of assets and liabilities at the evaluation date to the carrying amount at the end of the month prior to the evaluation date. The sale of the Triumph Instruments assets and liabilities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The key assumption included the negotiated sales price of the assets and the assumptions of the liabilities (see Note 2 for definition of levels).

 As Reported March 31, 2019 Impact of Adoption of ASC Topic 606 As Adjusted March 31, 2019
Assets     
Trade and other receivables$373,590
 $(31,172) $342,418
Contract assets, short term326,667
 (324,320) 2,347
Inventories, net413,560
 382,505
 796,065
Other, net55,615
 (34,185) 21,430
Total assets2,854,574
 (7,172) 2,847,402
Liabilities     
Contract liabilities293,719
 (193,410) 100,309
Other noncurrent liabilities424,549
 20,477
 445,026
Stockholders' (deficit) equity     
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(487,684) 10
 (487,674)
Accumulated (deficit) retained earnings(794,072) 165,751
 (628,321)
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity(573,313) (7,172) (580,485)


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Disaggregation of Revenue
The Company disaggregates revenue based on the method of measuring satisfaction of the performance obligation either over time or at a point in time. Additionally, the Company disaggregates revenue based upon the end market where products and services are transferred to the customer. The Company’s principal operating segments and related revenue are discussed in Note 21, Segments.
The following table shows disaggregated net sales satisfied overtime and at a point in time (excluding intercompany sales) for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019:
 Integrated Systems Aerospace Structures Product Support Total
 Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019
Satisfied over time$291,414
 $1,832,422
 $257,148
 $2,380,984
Satisfied at a point in time708,111
 189,841
 18,680
 916,632
               Revenue from contracts with customers999,525
 2,022,263
 275,828
 3,297,616
     Amortization of acquired contract liabilities34,121
 33,193
 
 67,314
               Total revenue$1,033,646
 $2,055,456
 $275,828
 $3,364,930
The following table shows disaggregated net sales by end market (excluding intercompany sales) for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019:
 Integrated Systems Aerospace Structures Product Support Total
 Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019
Commercial aerospace$516,956
 $1,020,649
 $213,606
 $1,751,211
Military364,973
 237,501
 44,054
 646,528
Business jets61,099
 699,747
 2,550
 763,396
Regional29,779
 36,038
 15,618
 81,435
Non-aviation26,718
 28,328
 
 55,046
               Revenue from contracts with customers999,525
 2,022,263
 275,828
 3,297,616
     Amortization of acquired contract liabilities34,121
 33,193
 
 67,314
               Total revenue$1,033,646
 $2,055,456
 $275,828
 $3,364,930
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Contract assets primarily represent revenues recognized for performance obligations that have been satisfied or partially satisfied but for which amounts have not been billed. This typically occurs when revenue is recognized over time but the Company's contractual right to bill the customer and receive payment is conditional upon the satisfaction of additional performance obligations in the contract, such as final delivery of the product. Contract assets are recognized when the revenue associated with the contract is recognized prior to billing and derecognized when billed in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Company performs ongoing evaluations of the potential impairment of its contract assets based on prior experience and specific matters when they arise. No impairments to contract assets were recorded for the year ended March 31, 2019.
Contract liabilities are recorded when customers remit contractual cash payments in advance of the Company satisfying performance obligations under contractual arrangements, including those with performance obligations to be satisfied over a period of time. Contract liabilities other than those pertaining to forward loss reserves are derecognized when or as revenue is recognized.
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existing contract, due to the significant integration with the original good or service provided, are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a contract modification to an existing contract on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative catch-up basis. When the modifications include additional performance obligations that are distinct and at relative stand-alone selling price, they are accounted for as a new contract and performance obligation, which are recognized prospectively.
Contract balances are classified as assets or liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. The following table summarizes our contract assets and liabilities balances:
 March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 Change
Contract assets$326,667
 $37,573
 $289,094
Contract liabilities(450,051) (391,088) (58,963)
Net contract asset$(123,384) $(353,515) $230,131
The increase in contract assets reflects the effect of the adoption of ASC 606 of approximately $565,000 as well as revenue recognized during the period from performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in previous periods of $7,944. Additionally, $196,764 in contract assets were derecognized and included in the gain/(loss) calculations associated with the divestitures described in Note 3. The remainder of the current change in contract assets is the result of current year billings on contract assets established in the Transition Adjustment, net of any contract assets originating subsequent to the ASC 606 Transition Adjustment. The increase in contract liabilities reflects the effect of the adoption of ASC 606 of approximately $288,000 and the net impact of revenue recognized in excess of additional customer advances during the period. For the period ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized $178,400 of revenue that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period. Noncurrent contract liabilities presented in other noncurrent liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, were $156,332 and $69,897 respectively.
Performance Obligations
Customers generally contract with the Company for requirements in a segment relating to a specific program, and the Company’s performance obligations consist of a wide range of engineering design services and manufactured components, as well as spare parts and repairs for OEMs. A single contract may contain multiple performance obligations consisting of both recurring and nonrecurring elements.
As of March 31, 2019, the Company has the following unsatisfied, or partially unsatisfied, performance obligations that are expected to be recognized in the future as noted in the table below. The Company expects options to be exercised in addition to the amounts presented below.
 Total Less than
1 year
 1-3 years 4-5 years More than 5
years
Unsatisfied performance obligations$4,251,879
 $2,175,956
 $1,266,116
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5.INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (average-cost or specific-identification methods) or market. The components of inventories are as follows:
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
Raw materials$81,989
 $73,168
$35,883
 $69,069
Work-in-process1,100,660
 1,305,390
Work-in-process, including manufactured and purchased components277,996
 1,591,952
Finished goods124,744
 91,639
42,399
 95,234
Rotable assets57,282
 58,060
Less: unliquidated progress payments(123,155) (189,923)
 (387,146)
Total inventories$1,184,238
 $1,280,274
$413,560
 $1,427,169
According to the provisions of U.S. Government contracts, the customer has title to, or a security interest in, substantially all inventories related to such contracts. Included above is total net inventory on government contracts of $27,635 and $70,121, respectively, at At March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Work-in-process2018, work-in-process inventory includespreviously included capitalized pre-productionpreproduction costs on newer development programs. Capitalized pre-productionpreproduction costs includeincluded nonrecurring engineering, planning and design, including applicable overhead, incurred before production is manufactured on a regular basis. Significant customer-directed work changes can also cause pre-productioncaused preproduction costs to be incurred. These costs are typically recovered over a contractually determined number of ship set deliveries. The
Following the adoption of ASU 2014-09, the capitalized preproduction costs and forward loss provisions associated with these programs were recognized in the transition adjustment. At March 31, 2018, the balance of development program inventory, comprisedcomposed principally of capitalized pre-productionpreproduction costs, excluding progress payments related to the Company's contracts with Bombardier for the Global 7000/80007500 program ("Bombardier") and Embraer for the second generation E-Jet ("Embraer") are as follows:program was $664,283 and $217,482, respectively.
 March 31, 2016
 Inventory Forward Loss Provision Total Inventory, net
Bombardier$412,809
 $(399,758) $13,051
Embraer151,904
 
 151,904
Total$564,713
 $(399,758) $164,955
      
 March 31, 2015
 Inventory Forward Loss Provision Total Inventory, net
Bombardier$266,739
 $
 $266,739
Embraer68,112
 
 68,112
Total$334,851
 $
 $334,851
As described in Note 3, in February 2019, the Company transitioned the Global 7500 wing manufacturing operations and assets to Bombardier at which point Bombardier assumed the program’s assets and obligations.
In March 2019, the fourth quarterCompany entered into a definitive agreement to assign the contracts associated with the Embraer programs to one of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we recordedCompany's subcontractors. The Company will continue to participate in the Embraer programs as a $399,758 forward loss chargesubcontractor for the Bombardier Global 7000/8000 wing program. Under our contract for this program, we have the right to design, develop and manufacture wing components over the initial 300 ship sets . The Global 7000/8000 contract provides for fixed pricing and requires us to fund certain up-front development expenses, with certain milestone payments made by Bombardier. The Global 7000/8000 program charge resulted in the impairment of previously capitalized pre-production costs due to the combination of cost recovery uncertainty, higher than anticipated non-recurring costs and increased forecasted costs on recurring production. The increases in costs were driven by several factors, including: changing technical requirements, increased spending on the design and engineering phaseproduction of the programrudder and uncertainty regarding cost reduction and cost recovery initiatives with our customer and suppliers. Further cost increases or an inability to meet revised recurring cost forecasts on the Global 7000/8000 program may result in additional forward loss reserves in future periods, while improvements in future costs compared to current estimates may result in favorable adjustments if forward loss reserveselevator structures. The Embraer programs are no longer required.
The Company is still in the pre-productionearly production stages, for the Bombardier and Embraer programs, as these aircrafts are not scheduled to enter service until 2018, or later.in 2019. Transition of these programs from development to recurring production levels is dependent upon the success of the programs achieving flight testing and certification, as well as the ability of the Embraer programs to generate acceptable levels of aircraft sales. While the Company has reduced its exposure pertaining to these programs as a result of the contract assignment, the failure to achieve these milestones and level of sales or significant cost overruns may result in additional forward losses.



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dependent upon the success of the programs at achieving flight testing and certification, as well as the ability of the Bombardier and Embraer programs to generate acceptable levels of aircraft sales. The failure to achieve these milestones and level of sales or significant cost overruns may result in additional forward losses.


6.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Net property and equipment at March 31, 2016 and 2015, is:
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
Land$72,204
 $72,893
$52,333
 $61,410
Construction in process40,772
 53,475
Construction-in-process25,310
 21,364
Buildings and improvements371,336
 374,763
320,289
 371,947
Furniture, fixtures and computer equipment159,511
 146,834
152,725
 166,800
Machinery and equipment989,423
 947,149
661,315
 973,805
1,633,246
 1,595,114
1,211,972
 1,595,326
Less: accumulated depreciation743,512
 644,380
668,262
 869,323
$889,734
 $950,734
$543,710
 $726,003
Depreciation expense for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, was $122,19797,323, $108,347101,873 and $117,553123,199, respectively, which includes depreciation of assets under capital lease. Included in furniture, fixtures and computer equipment above is $93,047 and $84,098, respectively, of capitalized software at March 31, 2016 and 2015, which were offset by accumulated depreciation of $66,760 and $55,304, respectively.


7.GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 20162019 and 20152018:
 Aerostructures 
Aerospace
Systems
 
Aftermarket
Services
 Total
Balance, March 31, 2015$1,420,208
 $523,253
 $81,385
 $2,024,846
Goodwill recognized in connection with acquisitions
 16,529
 
 16,529
Impairment of goodwill(597,603) 
 
 (597,603)
Effect of exchange rate changes196
 216
 70
 482
Balance, March 31, 2016$822,801
 $539,998
 $81,455
 $1,444,254
 Integrated Systems Aerospace Structures Product Support Total
Balance, March 31, 2018$523,893
 $
 $68,935
 $592,828
Goodwill associated with dispositions
 
 (2,788) (2,788)
Effect of exchange rate changes(6,789) 
 (26) (6,815)
Balance, March 31, 2019$517,104
 $
 $66,121
 $583,225
Aerostructures 
Aerospace
Systems
 
Aftermarket
Services
 TotalIntegrated Systems Aerospace Structures Product Support Total
Balance, March 31, 2014$1,339,993
 $395,912
 $55,986
 $1,791,891
Balance, March 31, 2017$541,155
 $532,418
 $69,032
 $1,142,605
Goodwill recognized in connection with acquisitions79,345
 150,772
 25,291
 255,408

 
 
 
Impairment of goodwill
 (535,227) 
 (535,227)
Goodwill associated with dispositions(27,709) 
 
 (27,709)
Effect of exchange rate changes870
 (23,431) 108
 (22,453)10,447
 2,809
 (97) 13,159
Balance, March 31, 2015$1,420,208
 $523,253
 $81,385
 $2,024,846
Balance, March 31, 2018$523,893
 $
 $68,935
 $592,828
Consistent with the Company's policy described here within, the Company performs Step 1As of the goodwill impairment test on an interim basis upon the occurrence of events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate a reporting unit's carrying value may be less than its fair value. During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company performed an interim assessment2019 and 2018, Aerospace Structures had goodwill of the fair value of its goodwill$1,246,454 and indefinite-lived intangible assets due to indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in the Company's stock price during the third quarter. The Company performed Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test$1,399,128, respectively, which included using a combination of both the market and income approaches to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit.was fully impaired.

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The Company's assessment focused on the Aerostructures reporting unit since it had significant changes in its economic indicators and adjusted for select changes in the risk adjusted discount rate to consider both the current return requirements of the market and the risks inherent in the reporting unit, expected long-term growth rate and cash flow projections to determine if any decline in the estimated fair value of a reporting unit could result in a goodwill impairment. The decline in fair value compared to carrying value of the goodwill is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions and the slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings. The Company concluded that the goodwill was not impaired as of the interim impairment assessment date. However, the excess of the fair value over the carrying value was within 5% for the Aerostructures reporting unit. The amount of goodwill for the Aerostructures reporting unit amounted to $1,420,195 at December 31, 2015.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, consistent with the Company's policy described here within, the Company performed its annual assessment of the fair value of goodwill. The Company concluded that the goodwill related to the Aerostructures reporting unit was impaired as of the annual testing date. The Company concluded that the goodwill had an implied fair value of $822,801 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $1,420,195. Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, of $597,603, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets". The decline in fair value is the result of continued declines in stock price and related market multiples for stock price to EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group. Going forward, the Company will continue to monitor the performance of this reporting unit in relation to the key assumptions in our analysis.
In the event that market multiples for stock price to EBITDA in the aerospace and defense markets decrease, or the expected EBITDA and cash flows for the Company's reporting units decreases, an additional goodwill impairment charge may be required, which would adversely affect the Company's operating results and financial condition. If management determines that impairment exists, the impairment will be recognized in the period in which it is identified.
Intangible Assets
The components of intangible assets, net are as follows:
March 31, 2016March 31, 2019
Weighted-
Average Life (in Years)
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Weighted-
Average Life (in Years)
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Customer relationships16.4 $683,309
 $(215,546) $467,763
17.7 $551,093
 $(245,626) $305,467
Product rights, technology and licenses11.7 55,739
 (37,695) 18,044
11.4 54,850
 (43,978) 10,872
Noncompete agreements and other16.1 2,881
 (718) 2,163
16.7 2,656
 (1,041) 1,615
Tradenames20.0 163,000
 (1,358) 161,642
10.0 150,000
 (37,000) 113,000
Total intangibles, net  $904,929
 $(255,317) $649,612
  $758,599
 $(327,645) $430,954
 March 31, 2015
 
Weighted-
Average Life (in Years)
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Customer relationships16.5 $683,272
 $(180,765) $502,507
Product rights, technology and licenses11.8 56,302
 (33,208) 23,094
Noncompete agreements and other15.9 2,929
 (565) 2,364
TradenamesIndefinite-lived 438,400
 
 438,400
Total intangibles, net  $1,180,903
 $(214,538) $966,365
During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company performed an interim assessment of fair value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets due to indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price during the fiscal third quarter. The Company estimated the fair value of the tradenames using the relief-from-royalty method, which uses several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated future results, general economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. The following estimates and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method:

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Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and
Discount rates between 12% and 13% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets.
Based on the Company's evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the tradenames, the Company concluded that the Vought tradename had a fair value of $195,800 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $425,000. Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, of $229,200, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets". The decline in fair value compared to carrying value of the Vought tradename is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions and the slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company performed its annual assessment of fair value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company estimated the fair value of the tradenames using the relief-from-royalty method, which uses several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated future results, general economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. The following estimates and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method:
Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and
Discount rate of 14% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets,which increased from our interim assessment driven by increased risk due to continued declines in stock price and related market multiples for stock price to EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group and increased interest rates.
Based on the Company's evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the tradenames, the Company concluded that the Vought and Embee tradenames had a fair value of $163,000 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $209,200. Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 of $46,200, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets". The decline in fair value of the Vought and Embee tradenames is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions and the slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings. Additionally, it was determined that the tradenames will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful life of 20 years.
In the event of significant loss of revenues and related earnings associated with the Vought and Embee tradenames, further impairment charges may be required, which would adversely affect our operating results.
 March 31, 2018
 
Weighted-
Average Life (in Years)
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Customer relationships17.3 $606,148
 $(240,779) $365,369
Product rights, technology and licenses11.4 55,253
 (41,858) 13,395
Noncompete agreements and other16.3 2,756
 (965) 1,791
Tradenames10.0 150,000
 (22,874) 127,126
Total intangibles, net  $814,157
 $(306,476) $507,681
Amortization expense for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, was $54,62052,581, $49,97656,495 and $46,72453,746, respectively. Amortization expense for the five fiscal years succeeding March 31, 20162019, by year is expected to be as follows: 2017: $55,386; 2018: $53,853; 2019: $52,278; 2020: $49,92248,382; 2021: $49,90048,382; 2022: $48,185; 2023: $47,961; 2024: $47,961 and thereafter: $388,273190,083.

8.ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses are composedconsist of the following items:
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
Accrued pension$3,621
 $3,940
$742
 $764
Deferred revenue, advances and progress billings78,932
 33,463
Accrued other postretirement benefits16,246
 20,116
10,758
 11,584
Accrued compensation and benefits114,149
 114,777
102,009
 101,775
Accrued interest16,933
 16,624
12,374
 11,873
Warranty reserve31,975
 34,521
18,977
 24,319
Accrued workers' compensation17,033
 16,500
17,635
 17,888
Accrued income tax2,469
 2,516
5,974
 4,852
Loss contract reserve307,934
 99,559
All other93,916
 68,860
71,103
 62,859
Total accrued expenses$683,208
 $411,848
$239,572
 $235,914

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9.LEASES
At March 31, 20162019, future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of more than one year were as follows: 2017$27,904; 2018$24,541; 2019$21,677; 2020$17,93121,543; 2021$15,71218,516; 2022$14,394; 2023$11,037; 2024$8,409 and thereafter—$60,54034,828 through 2031. In the normal course of business, operating leases are generally renewed or replaced by other leases.
Total rental expense was $25,694, $33,279, $34,76242,676 and $41,50839,114 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, respectively.

10.LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
Revolving credit facility$140,000
 $148,255
$215,000
 $112,887
Term loan337,500
 356,250
Receivable securitization facility191,300
 100,000
80,700
 107,800
Capital leases74,513
 91,913
31,292
 59,546
Senior notes due 2021375,000
 375,000
375,000
 375,000
Senior notes due 2022300,000
 300,000
300,000
 300,000
Other debt7,978
 7,978
Less: Debt issuance costs(8,971) (10,796)
Senior notes due 2025500,000
 500,000
Less: debt issuance costs(13,171) (16,949)
1,417,320
 1,368,600
1,488,821
 1,438,284
Less: current portion42,441
 42,255
8,201
 16,527
$1,374,879
 $1,326,345
$1,480,620
 $1,421,757
Revolving Credit Facility
In May 2014,July 2018, the Company, its subsidiary co-borrowers and guarantors entered into a Tenth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Tenth Amendment” and the existing Credit Agreement as amended and restated its existing credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with its lenders to (i) increaseby the maximum amount allowed forTenth Amendment, the receivable securitization facility (the "Securitization Facility""Credit Agreement") and (ii) amendwith the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto. Among other things, the Tenth Amendment modifies certain financial covenants and other terms and covenants.
In November 2013,lowered the capacity to $700,000 upon the earlier of completion of certain asset sales or March 31, 2019. The fiscal 2019 divestitures described in Note 3 resulted in this reduction occurring as of March 8, 2019. The Tenth Amendment also adds an additional mandatory prepayment provision requiring that the Company amended and restated its Credit Facilityprepay the outstanding revolving credit loans as set forth in the Tenth Amendment.
In connection with its lendersthe Tenth Amendment to (i) provide for a $375,000 term loan with a maturity date of May 14, 2019 (the "2013 Term Loan"), (ii) maintain a Revolving Line of Credit under the Credit FacilityAgreement, the Company incurred $1,694 of $1,000,000financing costs. These costs, along with the $8,961 of unamortized financing costs subsequent to the Ninth Amendment, are being amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Agreement. In accordance with the reduction in the capacity of the Credit Agreement, the Company wrote off a proportional amount of unamortized financing fees existing prior to the Tenth Amendment.
In July 2017, the Company entered into a Ninth Amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Ninth Amendment” and the Existing Credit Agreement as amended by the Ninth Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”) with the Administrative Agent and the Lenders party thereto which, among other things, (i) permitted the Company to incur High Yield Indebtedness (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $500,000, subject to the Company’s obligations to apply the net proceeds from the offering to repay the outstanding principal amount of the term loans in full, (ii) limited the mandatory prepayment provisions to eliminate the requirement that net proceeds received from the incurrence of Permitted Indebtedness (as defined in the Credit Agreement), with a $250,000 accordion feature,including the High Yield Indebtedness, be applied to reduce the revolving credit commitments once the revolving credit commitments were reduced to $800,000, (iii) extend the maturity date to November 19, 2018,amended certain covenants and (iv) amend certain other terms and covenants. (iv) modified the interest rate and letter of credit pricing tiers.
In connection with the amendment to the Credit Facility,Agreement, the Company incurred approximately $2,795$633 of financing costs. These costs, along with the $6,507$13,226 of unamortized financing costs priorsubsequent to the amendment, are being amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Facility.Agreement. In accordance with the reduction in the capacity of the Credit Agreement, the Company wrote-off a proportional amount of unamortized financing fees prior to the amendment.
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In May 2017, the Company will repayentered into an Eighth Amendment to the outstandingThird Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among the Company and its lenders which, among other things, (i) eliminated the total leverage ratio financial covenant, (ii) increased the maximum permitted senior secured leverage ratio financial covenant applicable to each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017, and revised the step-downs applicable to such financial covenant, (iii) reduced the aggregate principal amount of commitments under the 2013 Term Loanrevolving line of credit to $850,000 from $1,000,000, (iv) modified the maturity date of the term loans so that all of the term loans mature on March 31, 2019, and (v) established a new higher pricing tier for the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing provisions.
Pursuant to the Credit Facility, the Company can borrow, repay and reborrow revolving credit loans, and cause to be issued letters of credit, in quarterly installments,an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $700,000 outstanding at any time. The Credit Facility bears interest at either: (i) LIBOR plus between 1.50% and 3.50%; (ii) the prime rate; or (iii) an overnight rate at the option of the Company. The applicable interest rate is based upon the Company’s ratio of total indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% on the first business dayunused portion of each January, April, July and October, commencing April 2014.the Credit Facility. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. The Credit Facility matures May 2021.
The obligationobligations under the Credit Facility and related documents are secured by liens on substantially all assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries pursuant to an Amended and Restated Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2013, among the administrative agent, the Company and the subsidiaries of the Company party thereto.
Pursuant to the Credit Facility, the Company can borrow, repay and re-borrow revolving credit loans, and cause to be issued letters of credit, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 outstanding at any time. The Credit Facility bears interest at either: (i) LIBOR plus between 1.38% and 2.50%; (ii) the prime rate; or (iii) an overnight rate at the option of the Company. The applicable interest rate is based upon the Company’s ratio of total indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.25% and 0.45% on the unused portion of the Credit Facility. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries.

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At March 31, 2016,2019, there were $140,000$215,000 in outstanding borrowings and $25,709$30,773 in letters of credit under the Credit Facility primarily to support insurance policies. At March 31, 2015,2018, there were $148,255$112,887 in borrowings and $35,384$30,641 in letters of credit outstanding. The level of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility varies from time to time depending in part upon the Company's compliance with financial and other covenants set forth in the related agreement. The Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on specified levels of indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and interest coverage requirements, and includes limitations on, among other things, liens, mergers, consolidations, sales of assets, payment of dividends and incurrence of debt. If an event of default were to occur under the Credit Facility, the lenders would be entitled to declare all amounts borrowed under it immediately due and payable. The occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Facility could also cause the acceleration of obligations under certain other agreements. The Company is in compliance with all such covenants as of March 31, 20162019. As of March 31, 20162019, the Company had borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility of $834,291454,227 after reductions for borrowings and letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility.
In connection with the Company amending and restating theThe Credit Facility to addalso provided for a variable rate term loan (the "2013 Term Loan"). The Company repaid the outstanding principal amount of the 2013 Term Loan the Company also entered into an interest rate swap agreement through November 2018 to reduce its exposure to interestin quarterly installments, on the variable rate portionfirst business day of its long-term debt. On the date of inception, the Company designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge in accordance with FASB guidance on accounting for derivativeseach January, April, July and hedges and linked the interest rate swap to the 2013 Term Loan.October. The Company formally documented the hedging relationship between 2013 Term Loan and the interest rate swap, as well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, the nature of the risk being hedged, how the hedging instrument's effectiveness will be assessed and a description of the method of measuring the ineffectiveness. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge's inception and on a quarterly basis, whether the derivative item is highly effective offsetting changeswas paid in cash flows.
As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, the interest rate swap agreement had a notional amount of $337,500 and $356,250, respectively, and a fair value of $4,526 and $2,743, respectively, which is recorded in other comprehensive income net of applicable taxes (Level 2). The interest rate swap settles on a monthly basis when interest payments are made. These settlements occur through the maturity date.
In May 2016, the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among the Company, the Subsidiary Co-Borrowers, the lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent (the “Sixth Amendment” and the Credit Facility, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the “Credit Facility”), pursuant to which those lenders electing to enter into the Sixth Amendment extended the expiration date for the revolving line of credit and the maturity date for the term loan by five years to May 3, 2021. Lenders holding revolving credit commitments aggregating $940,000 elected to extend the expiration date for the revolving line of credit, and Lenders holding approximately $324,500 of term loans (out of an aggregate outstanding term loan balance of approximately $330,000) elected to extend the term loan maturity date.
In addition, the Sixth Amendment amended the Credit Facility to, among other things, (i) modify certain financial covenants to allow for the add-back of certain cash and non-cash charges, (ii) amend the total leverage ratio financial covenant to provide for a gradual reduction in the maximum permitted total leverage ratio commencingfull with the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, (iii) increase the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing provisions for the highest pricing tier, (iv) establish the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing at the highest pricing tier until the Company delivers its compliance certificate for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, (v) increase the minimum revolver availability threshold test in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain additional permitted dividends, permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness, and (vi) decrease the maximum senior secured leverage ratio threshold test in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain permitted dividends, permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness during the periodproceeds from the date of the Sixth Amendment until the Company delivers its compliance certificate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.Senior Notes due 2025 (see below).
Receivables Securitization Program
In November 2014,2017, the Company amended its receivable securitization facility (the "Securitization Facility"), increasingdecreasing the purchase limit from $175,000$225,000 to $225,000$125,000 and extending the term through November 2017.2020. In connection with the Securitization Facility, the Company sells on a revolving basis certain eligible accounts receivable to Triumph Receivables, LLC, a wholly owned special-purpose entity, which in turn sells a percentage ownership interest in the receivables to commercial paper conduits sponsored by financial institutions. The Company is the servicer of the accounts receivable under the Securitization Facility. As of March 31, 2016,2019, the maximum amount available under the Securitization Facility was $225,000.$125,000. Interest rates are based on prevailing market rates for short-term commercial paper plus a program fee and a commitment fee. The program fee is 0.40%0.13% on the amount outstanding under the Securitization Facility. Additionally, the commitment fee is 0.40%0.50% on 100% of the maximum amount available under the Securitization Facility. At March 31, 20162019, $80,700 was outstanding under the Securitization Facility. The Company securitizes its accounts receivable, which are generally non-interest-bearing, in transactions that are accounted for as borrowings pursuant to the ,Transfers and Servicing topic of the ASC.
The agreement governing the Securitization Facility contains restrictions and covenants which include limitations on the making of certain restricted payments; creation of certain liens; and certain corporate acts such as mergers, consolidations and the sale of substantially all assets. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of March 31, 2019.

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$191,300 was outstanding under the Securitization Facility. In connection with amending the Securitization Facility, the Company incurred approximately $252 of financing costs. These costs, along with the $341 of unamortized financing costs prior to the amendment, are being amortized over the life of the Securitization Facility. The Company securitizes its accounts receivable, which are generally non-interest bearing, in transactions that are accounted for as borrowings pursuant to the Transfers and Servicing topic of the ASC.
The agreement governing the Securitization Facility contains restrictions and covenants which include limitations on the making of certain restricted payments, creation of certain liens, and certain corporate acts such as mergers, consolidations and the sale of substantially all assets. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of March 31, 2016.
Capital Leases
During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, the Company entered into new capital leases in the amounts of $1882,756, $528,166 and $36, respectively, to finance a portion of the Company's capital additions for the respective years. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company obtained financing for existing fixed assets in the amount of $6,497, $37,608 and $30,50313,066, respectively.
Senior Notes due 2021
On February 26, 2013, the Company issued $375,000 principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "2021 Notes"). The 2021 Notes were sold at 100% of principal amount and have an effective interest yield of 4.875%. Interest on the 2021 Notes accrues at the rate of 4.875% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on October 1, 2013. In connection with the issuance of the 2021 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $6,327 of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the 2021 Notes.
The 2021 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of its other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all of its existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2021 Notes are guaranteed on a full, joint and several basis by each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes prior to April 1, 2017, by paying a "make-whole" premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes on or after April 1, 2017, at specified redemption prices. In addition, prior to April 1, 2016, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2021 Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 104.875% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, subject to certain limitations set forth in the indenture governing the 2021 Notes (the "2021 Indenture").
The Company is obligated to offer to repurchase the 2021 Notes at a price of (i) 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, as a result of certain change of control events and (ii) 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, in the event of certain asset sales. These restrictions and prohibitions are subject to certain qualifications and exceptions.
The 2021 Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company's ability and the ability of any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to (i) grant liens on its assets, (ii) make dividend payments, other distributions or other restricted payments, (iii) incur restrictions on the ability of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments, (iv) enter into sale and leaseback transactions, (v) merge, consolidate, transfer or dispose of substantially all of their assets, (vi) incur additional indebtedness, (vii) use the proceeds from sales of assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries, and (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates.
Subsequent to year end, to ensure that the Company had full access to our Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") during fiscal 2017, the Company obtained approval from the holders of the 2021 Notes to amend the terms of the indenture to conform with the 2022 Notes (as defined below) which allows for a higher level of secured debt. Absent this consent, the Company would have been restricted as to the level of new borrowings under the Credit Facility during fiscal 2017.
Further, to mitigate the risk of failing to obtain the consent and to ensure the Company had adequate liquidity through fiscal 2017, the Company chose to make a significant draw on the Credit Facility in early April 2016, taking the outstanding balance to approximately $800,000. The Company paid down substantially all of the draw to the Credit Facility upon receiving consent from the holders of the 2021 Notes in May 2016.
Senior Notes Duedue 2022
On June 3, 2014, the Company issued $300,000 principal amount of 5.250%5.25% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Notes"). The 2022 Notes were sold at 100% of principal amount and have an effective interest yield of 5.250%5.25%. Interest on the 2022

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Notes accrues at the rate of 5.250%5.25% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on December 1, 2014. In connection with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $4,990 of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the 2022 Notes.
The 2022 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of its other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all of its existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2022 Notes are guaranteed on a full, joint and several basis by each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries.
The Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes prior to June 1, 2017, by paying a "make-whole" premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes on or after June 1, 2017, at specified redemption prices. In addition, prior to June 1, 2017, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2022 Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 105.250% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, subject to certain limitations set forth in the indenture governing the 2022 Notes (the "2022 Indenture").
The Company is obligated to offer to repurchase the 2022 Notes at a price of (i) 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, as a result of certain change-of-control events and (ii) 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, in the event of certain asset sales. These restrictions and prohibitions are subject to certain qualifications and exceptions.
The 2022 Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company's ability and the ability of any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to (i) grant liens on its assets, (ii) make dividend payments, other distributions or other restricted payments, (iii) incur restrictions on the ability of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments, (iv) enter into sale and leaseback transactions, (v) merge, consolidate, transfer or dispose of substantially all of their assets, (vi) incur additional indebtedness, (vii) use the proceeds from sales of assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries, and (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates.
Receivables Purchase AgreementSenior Notes Due 2025
On March 28, 2016, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement ("Receivables Purchase Agreement") to sell certain accounts receivables to a financial institution without recourse. The Company is the servicer of the accounts receivable under the Receivables Purchase Agreement. As of March 31, 2016, the maximum amount available under the Receivables Purchase Agreement was $90,000. Interest rates are based on LIBOR plus 0.65% - 0.70%. As of March 31, 2016, the Company sold $89,900 worth of eligible accounts receivable.
Senior Subordinated Notes DueAugust 17, 2017,
On November 16, 2009, the Company issued $175,000$500,000 principal amount of 8.00%7.75% Senior Subordinated Notes due 20172025 (the "2017"2025 Notes"). The 20172025 Notes were sold at 98.56%100% of principal amount and hadhave an effective interest yield of 8.25%7.75%. Interest on the 20172025 Notes wasaccrues at the rate of 7.75% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on MayFebruary 15 and NovemberAugust 15 of each year.year, commencing on February 15, 2018. In connection with the issuance of the 20172025 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $4,390 of costs, which were deferred and amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the 2017 Notes.
On November 15, 2013, the Company completed the redemption of the 2017 Notes. The principal amount of $175,000 was redeemed at a price of 104% plus accrued and unpaid interest. As a result of the redemption, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss on redemption of $11,069, consisting of early termination premium, unamortized discount and deferred financing fees and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of "Interest expense and other" for the year ended March 31, 2014.
Senior Notes due 2018
On June 16, 2010, in connection with the acquisition of Vought, the Company issued $350,000 principal amount of 8.63% Senior Notes due 2018 (the "2018 Notes"). The 2018 Notes were sold at 99.27% of principal amount and had effective interest yield of 8.75%. Interest on the 2018 Notes accrued at the rate of 8.63% per annum and was payable semiannually in cash in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on January 15, 2011. In connection with the issuance of the 2018 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $7,307 of costs, which were deferred and amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the 2018 Notes.
On June 23, 2014, the Company completed the redemption of the 2018 Notes. The principal amount of $350,000 was redeemed at a price of 104.79% plus accrued and unpaid interest. As a result of the redemption, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss on redemption of $22,615, consisting of early termination premium, write-off of unamortized discount and deferred

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financing feesapproximately $8,779 of costs, which were deferred and was recordedare being amortized on the Consolidated Statementseffective interest method over the term of Operations asthe 2025 Notes.
The 2025 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of its other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all of its existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The 2025 Notes are guaranteed on a componentfull, joint and several basis by each of "Interest expense and other" for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.Guarantor Subsidiaries.
Convertible Senior SubordinatedThe Company may redeem some or all of the 2025 Notes
On May 22, 2014, prior to August 15, 2020 by paying a "make-whole" premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 2025 Notes on or after August 15, 2020, at specified redemption prices. In addition, prior to August 15, 2020, the Company announced the redemptionmay redeem up to 35% of the Convertible Notes. The2025 Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price for the Convertible Notes was equal to the sum of 100%107.75% of the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes outstanding, plus accrued and unpaid interest, on the Convertible Notes upif any, subject to but not including, the redemption date of June 23, 2014. The Convertible Notes were able to be converted at the option of the holder.
The Convertible Notes were eligible for conversion upon meeting certain conditions as providedlimitations set forth in the indenture governing the Convertible Notes. For2025 Notes (the "2025 Indenture").
The Company is obligated to offer to repurchase the periods from January 1, 2011 through June 23, 2014,2025 Notes at a price of (i) 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, as a result of certain change-of-control events and (ii) 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, in the Convertible Notes were eligible for conversion. Duringevent of certain asset sales. These restrictions and prohibitions are subject to certain qualifications and exceptions.
The 2025 Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,Company's ability and the Company settled the conversionability of $12,834 in principal valueany of the Convertible Notes, withguarantor subsidiaries to (i) grant liens on its assets, (ii) make dividend payments, other distributions or other restricted payments, (iii) incur restrictions on the principal and the conversion benefit settled in cash. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the Company settled the conversion of $96,535 in principal valueability of the Convertible Notes, as requested byGuarantor Subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments, (iv) enter into sale and leaseback transactions, (v) merge, consolidate, transfer or dispose of substantially all of their assets, (vi) incur additional indebtedness, (vii) use the respective holders,proceeds from sales of assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries, and (viii) enter into transactions with the principal settled in cash and the conversion benefit settled through the issuance of 2,290,755 shares.affiliates.
To be included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, the average price of the Company's common stock for the fiscal year must exceed the conversion price per share of $27.12. The average price of the Company's common stock for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, was $65.11 and $73.94, respectively. Therefore, 40,177 and 811,083 additional shares, respectively, were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value
Carrying amounts and the related estimated fair values of the Company's long-term debt not recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements are as follows:
March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015
March 31, 2019March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018
Carrying
Value
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
$1,417,320
 $1,354,961
 $1,368,600
 $1,358,306
1,488,821
 $1,568,037
 $1,438,284
 $1,446,151
The fair value of the long-term debt was calculated based on either interest rates available for debt with terms and maturities similar to the Company's existing debt arrangements or broker quotes on our existing debt (Level 2 inputs).
Interest paid on indebtedness during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, amounted to $62,32599,981, $82,42586,345 and $81,100, respectively. Interest capitalized during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $668, $284 and $4,24672,533, respectively.
As of March 31, 20162019, the maturities of long-term debt are as follows: 2017$42,441; 2018$238,268; 2019$191,891; 2020$255,7048,201; 2021$17,70587,956; 2022$594,736; 2023$302,021; 2024$1,422; and thereafter—$680,282507,656 through 20212032.



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11.OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Other noncurrent liabilities are composed of the following items:
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
Acquired contract liabilities, net$522,680
 $656,524
$184,612
 $274,167
Accrued warranties39,418
 45,269
Accrued workers' compensation13,501
 14,278
Noncurrent contract liabilities156,332
 69,897
Deferred grant income4,670
 20,354
2,929
 3,891
Accrued workers' compensation15,942
 15,657
Deferred rent9,854
 17,737
Environmental contingencies7,613
 8,638
16,040
 9,330
Accrued warranties80,898
 77,620
Income tax reserves4,798
 3,690
551
 580
Legal contingencies
 9,500
All other25,678
 19,495
1,312
 6,716
Total other noncurrent liabilities$662,279
 $811,478
$424,549
 $441,865

12.INCOME TAXES
The components of pretax (loss)loss from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
Year ended March 31,Year ended March 31,
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Foreign$(13,673) $(429) $3,482
$(18,336) $(57,673) $23,398
Domestic(1,145,474) 349,723
 308,751
(308,857) (404,175) (47,010)
$(1,159,147) $349,294
 $312,233
$(327,193) $(461,848) $(23,612)
The components of income tax (benefit) expense are as follows:
 Year ended March 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Current:     
Federal$2,074
 $391
 $672
State615
 178
 1,346
Foreign4,426
 4,751
 1,090
 7,115
 5,320
 3,108
Deferred:     
Federal(148,069) 114,260
 100,191
State29,020
 (1,857) 3,102
Foreign747
 (7,126) (424)
 (118,302) 105,277
 102,869
 $(111,187) $110,597
 $105,977






 Year ended March 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Current:     
Federal$(1,253) $1,130
 $5,074
State431
 88
 445
Foreign3,335
 5,433
 4,341
 2,513
 6,651
 9,860
Deferred:     
Federal(9,076) (44,262) 9,782
State1,593
 (14,672) (3,166)
Foreign(456) 15,826
 2,864
 (7,939) (43,108) 9,480
 $(5,426) $(36,457) $19,340

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A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows:
Year ended March 31,Year ended March 31,
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
Statutory federal income tax rate35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %21.0 % 31.5 % 35.0 %
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit1.8
 0.5
 0.9
4.6
 3.2
 12.2
Goodwill impairment(15.8) 
 

 (29.6) (394.7)
Disposition of business3.2
 (0.3) 40.8
Domestic production activities deduction
 
 9.6
Miscellaneous permanent items and nondeductible accruals(0.2) (0.7) 0.5
(1.2) (0.2) (18.0)
Research and development tax credit0.7
 (1.9) (1.8)3.3
 3.2
 43.5
Foreign tax credits0.2
 (0.2) 
(0.7) 1.2
 40.9
Valuation allowance(13.4) 
 
(28.5) (3.4) 106.3
Other1.3
 (1.0) (0.7)
Tax reform0.4
 5.1
 
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income(1.3) 
 
Other (including foreign rate differential and FIN 48)0.9
 (2.8) 42.5
Effective income tax rate9.6 % 31.7 % 33.9 %1.7 % 7.9 % (81.9)%
The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
March 31,March 31,
2016 20152019 2018
Deferred tax assets:      
Net operating loss and other credit carryforwards$105,731
 $186,172
$309,961
 $187,254
Inventory139,006
 4,171
17,849
 39,351
Capitalized research and development
 14,345
Accruals and reserves45,343
 43,989
41,091
 28,012
Interest carryforward24,457
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits252,234
 186,806
126,337
 114,090
Acquired contract liabilities, net191,061
 241,077
45,479
 65,724
Other
 
733,375
 662,215
565,174
 448,776
Valuation allowance(157,246) (1,472)(399,013) (146,770)
Net deferred tax assets576,129
 660,743
166,161
 302,006
Deferred tax liabilities:      
Deferred revenue253,705
 411,947
27,159
 149,309
Property and equipment140,781
 144,641
46,538
 63,570
Goodwill and other intangible assets219,120
 342,785
93,272
 104,028
Prepaid expenses and other6,754
 4,812
6,156
 1,588
620,360
 904,185
173,125
 318,495
Net deferred tax liabilities$44,231
 $243,442
$6,964
 $16,489
The Company follows ASC 740, Income Taxes, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, as well as guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

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On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Government enacted comprehensive tax legislation referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The Act introduced tax reform that reduced the current corporate federal income tax rate from 35% to 21%, among other changes. The Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code, and it will take time to fully evaluate the impact of these changes on the Company. The Company has completed its analysis of the Act and has recorded an additional tax liability of $1,646 resulting from an increase to the previous estimate of the transition tax on unremitted earnings of our foreign businesses; this liability was offset by available foreign tax credits. The Company has elected to treat the Act’s global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) as a period expense and has included estimated GILTI tax related to current year operations in the Company's annualized effective tax rate.
A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. When determining the amount of net deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized, the Company assesses all available positive and negative evidence. This evidence includes, but is not limited to, prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods and the feasibility of ongoing tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of the realization of a deferred tax asset. The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent the evidence may be objectively verified. As such, it is generally difficult for positive evidence regarding projected future taxable income exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences to outweigh objective negative evidence of recent financial reporting losses.
Based on these criteria and the relative weighting of both the positive and negative evidence available, and in particular the activity surrounding the Company's prior earnings history, including the forward losses and intangible impairments previously recognized, management determined that it was necessary to establish a valuation allowance against principally all of its net deferred tax assets at March 31, 2016.assets. Given the objectivityobjective verifiable negative evidence of a three-year cumulative loss and the weighting of all available positive evidence, the Company excluded projected taxable income (aside from reversing taxable

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temporary differences) from the assessment of income that could be used as a source of taxable income to realize the deferred tax assets. Valuation allowances recorded
During fiscal year 2019, the Company adjusted the valuation allowance against the consolidated net deferred tax asset by $252,243 primarily due to an increase in fiscal 2016 were $155,774.the net operating loss and changes to temporary differences related to the adoption of ASC 606. As of March 31, 2019, management determined that it was necessary to maintain a valuation allowance against principally all of its net deferred tax assets.
As of March 31, 20162019, the Company has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $589,548625,383, $1,193,153 and $152,489 expiring in various years through 2035. The Company also has afor U.S. federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforward of $109,532.jurisdictions, respectively.
The effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, was 9.6%1.7% as compared to 31.7%7.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.2018. The effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, included the benefit of $5,592 from a decrease to the state deferred tax rate, the benefit from the retroactive reinstatement of the R&D tax credit of $8,443$10,852, the benefit of the foreign tax credit of $2,307, and the change in the valuation allowance of $155,774. The$93,311. Due to the current year pretax loss, the effective tax rate was also impacted by the non-deductible portiondrivers on a percentage basis are amplified. Accordingly, a year-over-year comparison of the goodwill impairmenteffective tax rate may not be indicative of $183,067.changes in the Company's tax position.
The Company has been granted income tax holiday as an incentive to attract foreign investment by the Government of Thailand. The tax holidays expire in various years through 2026. We do not have any other tax holidays in the jurisdictions in which we operate. The income tax benefit attributable to the tax status of our subsidiaries in Thailand was approximately $(439)2,160 or $(0.01)$0.04 per diluted share in fiscal 20162019, $1,9301,530 or $0.040.03 per diluted share in fiscal 20152018 and $347928 or $0.010.02 per diluted share in fiscal 20142017.
At March 31, 2016,2019, cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, for which no U.S. income or foreign withholding taxes have been recorded is $74,363134,621. As the Company currently intends to indefinitely reinvest all such earnings, no provision has been made for income taxes that may become payable upon distribution of such earnings, and it is not practicable to determine the amount of the related unrecognized deferred income tax liability.
The Company has classified uncertain tax positions as noncurrent income tax liabilities unless expected to be paid in one year. Penalties and tax-related interest expense are reported as a component of income tax expense. As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, the total amount of accrued income tax-related interest and penalties was $239 and $207, respectively.
During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company added $32, $4 and $32 of interest and penalties related to activity for identified uncertain tax positions, respectively.
As of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $9,21219,152 and $8,34811,532, respectively, all of which would impact the effective rate, if recognized. The Company anticipates that total unrecognized tax benefits may be reduced by $0zero in the next 12 months.
With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, or local income tax examinations for fiscal years ended before March 31, 2011, state or local examinations for fiscal years ended before March 31, 2012,2014, or foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years ended before March 31, 2010.2012.

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As of March 31, 2016,2019, the Company is subject to examination in 1one state and no foreign jurisdictions. The Company has filed appeals in a prior state examination related to fiscal years ended March 31, 1999 through March 31, 2005. Because of net operating losses acquired as part of the acquisition of Vought, the Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations and various state jurisdiction examinations for the yearsperiod ended December 31, 2001,June 16, 2010, and after related to previously filed Vought tax returns. The Company believes appropriate provisions for all outstanding issues have been made for all jurisdictions and all open years.
A reconciliation of the liability for uncertain tax positions, which are included in noncurrent liabilitiesdeferred taxes for the fiscal years ended March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, follows:

 Year ended March 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Beginning balance$8,826
 $9,293
 $7,710
Additions for tax positions related to the current year669
 962
 774
Additions for tax positions of prior years175
 178
 1,475
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
 (1,607) (666)
Ending Balance$9,670
 $8,826
 $9,293

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 Year ended March 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Beginning balance$11,759
 $10,696
 $9,670
Additions for tax positions related to the current year7,364
 1,032
 730
Additions for tax positions of prior years250
 31
 296
Ending balance$19,373
 $11,759
 $10,696


13.STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In March 2019, the Company adopted a tax benefits preservation plan (the "Plan") designed to preserve Triumph’s ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes (collectively, "Tax Benefits"). The Plan is similar to plans adopted by other public companies with significant Tax Benefits. The Company intends to submit the Plan for stockholder approval at the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. At the meeting, the Company will also seek stockholder approval to amend the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, in order to permit issuance of Rights (as defined below) relating to preferred stock (the "Stockholder Approval").
Under the Plan, Triumph is declaring a dividend distribution of one right (a Right) for each share of its common stock outstanding at the close of business on March 25, 2019. The Rights will trade with Triumph’s common shares and will expire on March 13, 2020, unless the Plan is approved by the stockholders until March 13, 2022, at a stockholder meeting held before March 13, 2020. The Rights also will expire: (i) if the Rights are redeemed or exchanged as provided in the Plan; (ii) if the Board determines that the Plan is no longer necessary or desirable for the preservation of the Tax Benefits; or (iii) if the Board determines that no Tax Benefits, once realized, as applicable, may be carried forward (in which case, the Rights will expire on the first date of the relevant taxable year for which such determination is made).
Pursuant to the Plan, if a stockholder (or group) becomes a 5% stockholder after adoption of the Plan without meeting certain customary exceptions, the Rights would become exercisable and entitle stockholders (other than the 5% stockholder or group causing the rights to become exercisable) to purchase additional shares of Triumph at a significant discount, resulting in significant dilution in the economic interest and voting power of the 5% stockholder or group causing the Rights to become exercisable. Stockholders owning five percent or more of Triumph’s outstanding shares at the time of adoption of the Plan are grandfathered and will only cause the Rights to distribute and become exercisable if they acquire an additional one percent or more of Triumph’s outstanding shares. Under the Plan, the Board has the ability to determine in its sole discretion that any person shall not be deemed an acquiring person and therefore that the Rights shall not become exercisable if such person becomes a 5% stockholder. The adoption of the Plan and the dividend distribution did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company's existing stock repurchase program by up to 5,000,000 shares of its common stock in addition to the 500,800 shares authorized under prior authorizations. During the fiscal years endedAs of March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 2,923,011 of its common stock for $184,380. As a result, as of May 27, 2016,2019, the Company remains able to purchase an additional 2,277,789 shares. Repurchases may be made from time to time in open market transactions, block purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at prevailing prices. No time limit has been set for completion of the program.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Company settled the conversion of $12,834, in principal value of the Convertible Notes, as requested by the respective holders, with the principal and the conversion benefit settled in cash.
The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders of Triumph.
The Company has preferred stock of $0.01 par value, 250,000 shares authorized. At March 31, 20162019 and 2015,2018, zero shares of preferred stock were outstanding.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") by component for the years ended March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, were as follows:
  Currency Translation AdjustmentUnrealized Gains and Losses on Derivative InstrumentsDefined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits 
Total (1)
Balance March 31, 2014 $198
$1,496
$(20,602) $(18,908)
   OCI before reclassifications (46,949)(4,098)(122,667) (173,714)
   Amounts reclassified from AOCI 
(155)(6,133)(2)(6,288)
 Net current period OCI (46,949)(4,253)(128,800) (180,002)
Balance March 31, 2015 (46,751)(2,757)(149,402) (198,910)
   OCI before reclassifications (12,065)(527)(127,267) (139,859)
   Amounts reclassified from AOCI 
364
(8,757)(2)(8,393)
 Net current period OCI (12,065)(163)(136,024) (148,252)
Balance March 31, 2016 $(58,816)$(2,920)$(285,426) $(347,162)

  Currency Translation AdjustmentUnrealized Gains and Losses on Derivative InstrumentsDefined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits 
Total (1)
Balance March 31, 2017 $(87,212)$2,153
$(311,119) $(396,178)
   AOCI before reclassifications 28,529
133
32,286
 60,948
   Amounts reclassified from AOCI 
(2,164)(30,476)(2)(32,640)
 Net current period OCI 28,529
(2,031)1,810
 28,308
Balance March 31, 2018 (58,683)122
(309,309) (367,870)
   AOCI before reclassifications (15,770)30
(126,679) (142,419)
   Amounts reclassified from AOCI(3)25,847
(1,282)(1,960)(2)22,605
 Net current period OCI 10,077
(1,252)(128,639) (119,814)
Balance March 31, 2019 $(48,606)$(1,130)$(437,948) $(487,684)
(1) Net of tax.
(2) Includes amortization of actuarial losses and recognized prior service (credits) costs, which are included in the net periodic pension cost of which a portion is allocated to production as inventoried costs.
(3) Includes amounts transferred from cumulative translation adjustments as a result of the sale of Triumph Gear Systems – Toronto.

14.EARNINGSLOSS PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation between the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic and diluted earningsloss per share:
Year ended March 31,Year ended March 31,
2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017
(thousands)(thousands)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic49,218
 50,796
 51,711
49,698
 49,442
 49,303
Net effect of dilutive stock options and nonvested stock
 169
 265
Net effect of convertible debt
 40
 811
Net effect of dilutive stock options and non-vested stock (1)
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted49,218
 51,005
 52,787
49,698
 49,442
 49,303


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each period.


15.EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan, under which salaried and certain hourly employees may defer a portion of their compensation. Eligible participants may contribute to the plan up to the allowable amount as determined by the plan of their regular compensation before taxes. The Company generally matches contributions up to 50%75% of the first 6% of compensation contributed by the participant. Effective January 1, 2019, the Company match that applies to all nonunion employees and some union employees was increased from 50% of the first 6% contributed by the participant to 75% of the first 6% contributed by the participant. All contributions and Company matches are invested at the direction of the employee in one or more investment options offered under the plan. Company matching contributions vest immediately and aggregated to $17,46213,685, $20,02013,616 and $21,20814,163 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, respectively.

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Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors several defined benefit pension plans covering some of its employees. Most employees are ineligible to participate in the plans or have ceased to accrue additional benefits under the plans. Benefits under the defined benefit plans are based on years of service and, for most non-represented employees, on average compensation for certain years. It is the Company's policy to fund at least the minimum amount required for all qualified plans, using actuarial cost methods and assumptions acceptable under applicable government regulations, by making payments into a trust separate from us.
In addition to the defined benefit pension plans, the Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for eligible retired employees. Such benefits are unfunded as of March 31, 20162019. Employees achieve eligibility to participate in these contributory plans upon retirement from active service if they meet specified age and years of service requirements. Election to participate for some employees must be made at the date of retirement. Qualifying dependents of eligible retirees at the date of retirement are also eligible for medical coverage. Current plan documents reserve the right to amend or terminate the plans at any time, subject to applicable collective bargaining requirements for represented employees. From time to time, changes have been made to the benefits provided to various groups of plan participants. Premiums paid by the Company for most retirees for medical coverage prior to age 65 are capped and are based on years of service. Overall premiums are adjusted annually for changes in the cost of the plans as determined by an independent actuary. In addition to this medical inflation cost-sharing feature, the plans also have provisions for deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance percentages, out-of-pocket limits, schedules of reasonable fees, preferred provider networks, coordination of benefits with other plans and a Medicare carve-out.
The Company also sponsors an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") that provides retirement benefits to certain key employees. Benefits under this plan have been frozen.
In accordance with ASC 715, the Company has recognized the funded status of the benefit obligation as of March 31, 20162019 and 2015, in2018, on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.consolidated balance sheets. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of the plans' assets and the PBO or accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of the plan. The majority of the plan assets are publicly traded investments which were valued based on the market price as of the measurement date. Investments that are not publicly traded were valued based on the estimated fair value of those investments based on our evaluation of data from fund managers and comparable market data.
The following table sets forth the Company's consolidated defined benefit pension plans for its union and non-union employees and its SERP as of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, and the amounts recorded inon the Consolidated Balance Sheetsconsolidated balance sheets at March 31, 20162019 and 20152018. Company contributions include amounts contributed directly to plan assets and indirectly as benefits are paid from the Company's assets. Benefit payments reflect the total benefits paid from the plans and the Company's assets. Information on the plans includes both the domestic qualified and nonqualified plans and the foreign qualified plans.

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 Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 Year ended March 31, Year ended March 31,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
Change in projected benefit obligations       
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$2,479,319
 $2,160,708
 $239,267
 $311,012
Service cost10,902
 12,902
 1,186
 2,868
Interest cost88,708
 90,576
 7,669
 12,332
Actuarial loss (gain)37,342
 341,719
 2,030
 (61,261)
Acquisitions
 39,575
 
 
Plan amendments7,395
 50
 (49,512) 
Participant contributions212
 145
 2,323
 3,339
Special termination benefits724
 
 
 
Benefits paid(192,652) (158,638) (23,062) (29,023)
Currency translation adjustment(1,635) (7,718) 
 
Projected benefit obligation at end of year$2,430,315
 $2,479,319
 $179,901
 $239,267
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year$2,419,305
 $2,464,418
 $179,901
 $239,267
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at end of year       
Discount rate3.25 - 3.93%
 3.78% 3.73% 3.66%
Rate of compensation increase3.50 - 4.50%
 3.50% N/A
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 Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 Year ended March 31, Year ended March 31,
 2016 2015 2016 2015
Change in fair value of plan assets       
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$2,156,148
 $1,933,269
 $
 $
Actual return on plan assets(39,482) 236,782
 
 
Settlements
 
 
 
Participant contributions212
 145
 2,323
 3,339
Company contributions3,021
 112,338
 20,739
 25,684
Acquisitions
 39,651
 
 
Benefits paid(192,652) (158,638) (23,062) (29,023)
Currency translation adjustment(1,562) (7,399) 
 
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$1,925,685
 $2,156,148
 $
 $
Funded status (underfunded)       
Funded status$(504,630) $(323,171) $(179,901) $(239,267)
Reconciliation of amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets       
Pension asset—noncurrent$
 $
 $
 $
Accrued benefit liability—current(3,621) (3,940) (16,246) (20,116)
Accrued benefit liability—noncurrent(501,009) (319,231) (163,655) (219,151)
Net amount recognized$(504,630) $(323,171) $(179,901) $(239,267)
Reconciliation of amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income       
Prior service credits$(6,755) $(20,155) $(47,384) $(8,682)
Actuarial losses (gains)569,435
 340,034
 (66,480) (74,615)
Income tax (benefits) expenses related to above items(205,406) (118,445) 42,016
 31,265
Unamortized benefit plan costs (gains)$357,274
 $201,434
 $(71,848) $(52,032)
 Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 Year ended March 31, Year ended March 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Change in projected benefit obligations       
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$2,277,816
 $2,346,990
 $119,164
 $164,128
Service cost3,292
 4,505
 227
 391
Interest cost79,446
 75,189
 4,039
 4,393
Actuarial loss (gain)48,931
 19,110
 (2,576) (17,780)
Plan amendments1,138
 (1,939) 
 (20,042)
Participant contributions196
 187
 833
 885
Settlements
 (3,233) 
 
Special termination benefits4,032
 
 
 
Benefits paid(176,398) (168,464) (12,232) (12,811)
Currency translation adjustment(3,719) 5,471
 
 
Projected benefit obligation at end of year$2,234,734
 $2,277,816
 $109,455
 $119,164
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year$2,229,188
 $2,272,505
 $109,455
 $119,164
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at end of year       
Discount rate2.54 - 3.88%
 2.65 - 4.01%
 3.77% 3.93%
Rate of compensation increase3.50 - 4.50%
 3.50 - 4.50%
 N/A
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 Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 Year ended March 31, Year ended March 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Change in fair value of plan assets       
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$1,903,901
 $1,900,372
 $
 $
Actual return on plan assets67,753
 164,281
 
 
Settlements
 (3,233) 
 
Participant contributions196
 187
 833
 885
Company contributions4,580
 5,124
 11,399
 11,926
Benefits paid(176,398) (168,464) (12,232) (12,811)
Currency translation adjustment(3,921) 5,634
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at end of year$1,796,111
 $1,903,901
 $
 $
Funded status (underfunded)       
Funded status$(438,623) $(373,915) $(109,455) $(119,164)
Reconciliation of amounts recognized on the consolidated balance sheets       
Pension asset—noncurrent$3,900
 $3,155
 $
 $
Accrued benefit liability—current(742) (764) (10,758) (11,584)
Accrued benefit liability—noncurrent(441,781) (376,306) (98,697) (107,580)
Net amount recognized$(438,623) $(373,915) $(109,455) $(119,164)
Reconciliation of amounts recognized on accumulated other comprehensive income       
Prior service credits$780
 $(3,978) $(14,497) $(75,261)
Actuarial losses (gains)682,226
 570,933
 (67,985) (19,151)
Income tax (benefits) expenses related to above items(204,594) (205,250) 42,016
 42,016
Unamortized benefit plan costs (gains)$478,412
 $361,705
 $(40,466) $(52,396)


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The components of net periodic benefit cost for fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017 are as follows:
Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement Benefits
Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement Benefits
Year Ended March 31, Year Ended March 31,Year Ended March 31, Year Ended March 31,
2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 20142019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017
Components of net periodic pension cost                      
Service cost$10,902
 $12,902
 $12,854
 $1,186
 $2,868
 $3,060
$3,292
 $4,505
 $6,538
 $227
 $391
 $716
Interest cost88,708
 90,576
 92,938
 7,669
 12,332
 12,552
79,446
 75,189
 72,638
 4,039
 4,393
 4,987
Expected return on plan assets(162,285) (150,565) (147,545) 
 
 
(147,411) (152,346) (155,991) 
 
 
Amortization of prior service credit cost(4,038) (5,288) (6,731) (10,810) (4,529) (4,529)(3,619) (2,841) (1,782) (4,655) (8,537) (13,464)
Amortization of net loss9,488
 
 13,487
 (6,106) 
 
16,822
 13,905
 12,115
 (9,851) (7,275) (6,588)
Curtailment gain(1,968) 
 (395) 
 
 
Curtailment gain (loss)
 29
 
 
 (26,274) 
Settlements
 
 1,561
 
 
 

 523
 
 
 
 
Special termination benefits724
 
 
 
 
 
4,032
 
 
 
 
 
Total net periodic benefit (income) expense$(58,469) $(52,375) $(33,831) $(8,061) $10,671
 $11,083
$(47,438) $(61,036) $(66,482) $(10,240) $(37,302) $(14,349)
Assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost                      
Discount rate3.31 - 4.11%
 4.32% 4.07% 3.66% 4.14% 3.79%2.65 - 4.01%
 2.87 - 4.06%
 3.25 - 3.93%
 3.93%
 3.62 - 3.93%
 3.73%
Expected long-term rate on assets6.50 - 8.25%
 8.25% 8.25% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
5.00 - 8.00%
 6.50 - 8.00%
 6.50 - 8.00%
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Rate of compensation increase3.50 - 4.50%
 3.50% 3.50% N/A
 N/A
 N/A
3.50 - 4.50%
 3.50 - 4.50%
 3.50 - 4.50%
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
The discount rate is determined annually as of each measurement date, based on a review of yield rates associated with long-term, high-quality corporate bonds. At the end of each year, the discount rate is primarily determined using the results of bond yield curve models based on a portfolio of high-quality bonds matching notional cash inflows with the expected benefit payments for each significant benefit plan.
The expected return on plan assets is determined based on a market-related value of plan assets, which is a smoothed asset value.  The market-related value of assets is calculated by recognizing investment performance that is different from that expected on a straight-line basis over five years.  Actuarial gains and losses are amortized over the average remaining life expectancy of inactive participants for plans that are predominantly inactive and over the expected future service for active participants for other plans, but only to the extent unrecognized gains or losses exceed a corridor equal to 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or market-related value of assets.
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, theThe Company changed the method it uses to estimateestimates the service and interest componentscost of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’sits pension and other postretirement benefit plans.  This new estimation approach discounts the individual expected cash flows underlying the service cost and interest costplans by applyingusing the specific spot rates derived from the yield curve used to discount the cash flows reflected in the measurement of the benefit obligation.  Historically, the Company estimated these service and interest cost components utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period.
The Company madebelieves this change to provideapproach provides a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by improvingdue to the correlation between projected benefit cash flows to the corresponding spot yield curve rates. The Company has accounted for this change as a change in accounting estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle pursuance to ASC 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and accordingly have accounted for it prospectively.  While the benefit obligation measured under this approach is unchanged from that determined under the prior approach, the more granular application of the spot rates will reduce the service and interest cost for the pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, by approximately $20,000. The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs the U.S. plans ranged from 0.60%to 9.75%. Under the Company’s prior methodology, these rates would have resulted in weighted-average rates for service cost and interest

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cost of 3.86% for the U.S. Pension plans and 3.73% for the OPEB plans. The new approach will be used to measure the service cost and interest cost for our pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.
Effective April 1, 2015, the Company changed the period over whichamortizes actuarial gains and losses are being amortized for its U.S. pension plans from the average remaining future service period of active plan participants toover the average life expectancy of inactive plan participants. This change was madeparticipants because the Company has determined that as of that date almost all plan participants are inactive.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015,2019, the Society of Actuaries released a new mortality tablesprojection scale that reflect increased life expectancyreduced expected future mortality improvements for participants of U.S. pension plans. The Company has reflected these new tables, along with an updatedthis projection scale of mortality improvements, in the measurement of our U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit plans as of March 31, 2015.2019. This change resulted in an increasea decrease in the benefit obligation.
The Company periodically experiences events or makes changes to its benefit plans that result in curtailment or special charges. Curtailments are recognized when events occur that significantly reduce the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates the benefits for a significant number of employees for some or all of their future service.

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Curtailment losses are recognized when it is probable the curtailment will occur and the effects are reasonably estimable. Curtailment gains are recognized when the related employees are terminated or a plan amendment is adopted, whichever is applicable.
As required under ASC 715, the Company remeasures plan assets and obligations during an interim period whenever a significant event occurs that results in a material change in the net periodic pension cost. The determination of significance is based on judgment and consideration of events and circumstances impacting the pension costs.
The following summarizes the key events whose effects on net periodic benefit cost and obligations are included in the tables above:
In February 2019, the Company transferred its Global 7500 wing manufacturing operations to Bombardier. In conjunction with this transaction, the Company provided special termination pension benefits to certain pension participants who transferred employment from Triumph to Bombardier. This change resulted in the recognition of a charge of $4,032 for special termination benefits.
In March 2016, one of2018, the Company's union-represented groups of employeesCompany ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with a group of union-represented employees, who were working without an agreement. The agreement includes an amendment to the other postretirement benefits plan, for which participants will no longer receive a benefit after the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. This change resulted in the termination of the plan and as a result, the plan's liability was eliminated as of March 31, 2016 and the Company recognized a credit of approximately $2,297. Additionally, the agreement includes an amendment to the pension plan, under which participants will no longer continue to accrue a benefit after the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. This change resulted in a curtailment gain of approximately $1,516 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."
In February 2016,amendments for one of the Company's union-represented groups of employees ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement includes an amendment to theour pension plan, under which effective January 1, 2017, actively accruing participants will no longer accrue benefits once they reach 30 years ofplans and our postretirement welfare benefit plan. These amendments eliminated future service under the plans and generated curtailments, which accelerated $11,146 of prior service credits for the postretirement welfare benefits plan and accelerates $29 of prior service costs for the pension plan. This change resultedThese amounts were included in a curtailment and settlement gain, of approximately $3,314 and is presentednet on the accompanying Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statement of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."operations.
In May 2015 and February 2016 the Company offered enhanced retirement benefits to employees of one of its union-represented groups. In order to receive these enhanced benefits, eligible employees had to agree to retire within a special window period. This change resulted in a special termination charge of approximately $724 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."
In April 2015, the Company's largest union-represented group of employees ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement includes an amendment to the pension plan, under which participants will no longer accrue benefits after 30 years of service under the plan. This change resulted in a curtailment gain of approximately $2,863 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."
In March 2014,November 2017, the Company announced an amendment to the retirementpostretirement welfare benefits plan offor its non-represented employee participants. Effective MarchJanuary 1, 2015, actively accruing participants with 30 years of service will no longer continue to accrue a benefit.2018, the Company eliminated and reduced certain welfare benefits for non-represented retirees and active participants. Those changes resulted in a decrease in the projected pensionOPEB obligation of $14,355$17,652 and a related

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curtailment gain of $8,427$15,099 included in curtailment and is presentedsettlement gain, net on the accompanying Consolidated Statementsconsolidated statement of Operations as "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives".
In March 2014, in connection with the Company's relocation plan, the Company has restructured the remaining workforce resulting in the termination of a number of defined benefit plan participants. The Company concluded that these terminations will result in a significant reduction in the remaining service period and recorded a curtailment loss of $8,031 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Curtailment, settlements and early retirement incentives". This curtailment loss included an increase in the projected pension obligation of $6,503. Additionally, as part of the layoffs, the Company recorded an early retirement incentive severance charge of $916 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."
In December 2013, the Company completed an incentive offer in the form of lump-sum payments to non-represented deferred vested employees who were not of retirement age in lieu of any future benefits. In addition, cumulative lump-sum payments to union-represented plan participants for previously offered early retirement incentives exceeded the service and interest costs of the respective plan. The aforementioned changes led to a remeasurement of the affected plan's assets and obligations as of December 2013, which resulted in a $118,391 decrease in projected benefit obligation. Additionally, these distributions resulted in settlement charges of $1,561 and are presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."operations.
The following table shows those amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit costs during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017:2020:
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
Amounts expected to be recognized in FY 2017 net periodic benefit costs   
Prior service cost (credit)$(1,782) $(13,464)
Actuarial (loss) gain$(11,985) $6,588
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
Amounts expected to be recognized in FY 2020 net periodic benefit costs   
Prior service credit$(1,114) $(4,655)
Actuarial loss$21,439
 $(9,767)
Expected Pension Benefit Payments
The total estimated future benefit payments for the pension plans are expected to be paid from the plan assets and company funds. The other postretirement plan benefit payments reflect the Company's portion of the funding. Estimated future benefit payments from plan assets and Company funds for the next ten years are as follows:
Year
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits*
2017$187,571
 $16,547
2018172,446
 15,973
2019167,732
 15,550
2020165,695
 14,953
2021162,720
 14,432
2022 - 2026773,657
 61,392
Year
Pension
Benefits
 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits*
2020$173,599
 $10,881
2021168,172
 10,575
2022164,132
 10,104
2023161,925
 9,558
2024157,505
 9,087
2025 - 2029727,250
 37,219
* Net of expected Medicare Part D subsidies of $730$523 to $1,220733 per year.







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Plan Assets, Investment Policy and Strategy
The table below sets forth the Company's target asset allocation for fiscal 20162019 and the actual asset allocations at March 31, 20162019 and 20152018.
  
Actual
Allocation
  
Actual
Allocation
Target
Allocation
 
Target
Allocation
 
March 31,March 31,
Asset CategoryFiscal 2016 2016 2015Fiscal 2019 2019 2018
Equity securities40 - 50% 48% 45%40% - 50% 45% 45%
Fixed income securities40 - 50% 48
 51
40% - 50% 48
 48
Alternative investment funds0 - 10% 4
 4
0% - 10% 5
 5
Other0% - 5% 2
 2
Total  100% 100%  100% 100%
Pension plan assets are invested in various asset classes that are expected to produce a sufficient level of diversification and investment return over the long-term. The investment goals are to exceed the assumed actuarial rate of return over the long-term within reasonable and prudent levels of risks and to meet future obligations.
Asset/liability studies are conducted on a regular basis to provide guidance in setting investment goals for the pension portfolio and its asset allocation. The asset allocation aims to prudently achieve a strong, risk-adjusted return while seeking to minimize funding level volatility and improve the funded status of the plans. The pension plans currently employ a liability-driven investment ("LDI") approach, where assets and liabilities move in the same direction. The goal is to limit the volatility of the funding status and cover part, but not all, of the changes in liabilities. Most of the liabilities' changes are due to interest rate movements.
To balance expected risk and return, allocation targets are established and monitored against acceptable ranges. All investment policies and procedures are designed to ensure that the plans' investments are in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"). Guidelines are established defining permitted investments within each asset class. Each investment manager has contractual guidelines to ensure that investments are made within the parameters of their asset class or in the case of multi-asset class managers, the parameters of their multi-asset class strategy. Certain investments are not permitted at any time, including investment directly in employer securities and uncovered short sales.
The tables below provide the fair values of the Company's plan assets at March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, by asset category. The table also identifies the level of inputs used to determine the fair value of assets in each category (see(refer to Note 2 for definition of levels).

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March 31, 2016
March 31, 2019March 31, 2019
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets              
Cash and cash equivalents$24,302
 $3,151
 $
 $27,453
$25,798
 $6,189
 $
 $31,987
Equity securities              
International162,168
 
 
 162,168
161,132
 
 
 161,132
U.S. equity78,155
 
 
 78,155
8,464
 
 
 8,464
U.S. commingled fund570,500
 5,226
 
 575,726
489,463
 
 
 489,463
International commingled fund44,613
 53,167
 
 97,780
39,797
 
 
 39,797
Fixed income securities              
Corporate bonds
 25,121
 
 25,121

 24,942
 
 24,942
Government securities
 159,432
 
 159,432

 109,306
 
 109,306
U.S. commingled fund622,605
 74,447
 
 697,052
654,269
 
 
 654,269
International commingled fund9,555
 8,709
 
 18,264
Other fixed income
 7,286
 
 7,286
Other              
Insurance contracts
 
 1,021
 1,021
Total investment in securities—assets$1,378,923
 $140,437
 $1,021
 $1,520,381
       
U.S. equity commingled fund      4,690
International equity commingled fund      96,867
U.S. fixed income commingled fund      76,766
Private equity and infrastructure
 
 71,571
 71,571
      95,760
Insurance contracts
 
 1,349
 1,349
Other
 1,493
 
 1,493
      1,693
Total investment in securities—assets$1,511,898
 $338,032
 $72,920
 $1,922,850
Total investment measured at NAV as a practical expedient      $275,776
Receivables 
  
  
 3,249
 
  
  
 1,238
Payables 
  
  
 (414) 
  
  
 (1,284)
Total plan assets 
  
  
 $1,925,685
 
  
  
 $1,796,111


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March 31, 2015
March 31, 2018March 31, 2018
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets              
Cash and cash equivalents$91,499
 $1,562
 $
 $93,061
$25,559
 $6,670
 $
 $32,229
Equity securities              
International181,061
 
 
 181,061
164,033
 
 
 164,033
U.S. equity72,911
 
 
 72,911
63,037
 
 
 63,037
U.S. commingled fund619,297
 
 
 619,297
533,177
 
 
 533,177
International commingled fund47,366
 68,165
 
 115,531
46,147
 
 
 46,147
Fixed income securities              
Corporate bonds
 25,604
 
 25,604

 118,474
 
 118,474
Government securities
 182,456
 
 182,456

 11,815
 
 11,815
U.S. commingled fund676,557
 90,341
 
 766,898
681,807
 
 
 681,807
International commingled fund10,174
 3,512
 
 13,686

 
 
 
Other fixed income
 8,415
 
 8,415

 
 
 
Other              
Private equity and infrastructure
 
 79,692
 79,692
Insurance contracts
 
 920
 920

 
 1,256
 1,256
Total investment in securities—assets$1,698,865
 $380,055
 $80,612
 $2,159,532
$1,513,760
 $136,959
 $1,256
 $1,651,975
       
U.S. equity commingled fund      4,428
International equity commingled fund      44,779
U.S. fixed income commingled fund      105,721
Private equity and infrastructure      94,305
Other      1,598
Total investment measured at NAV as a practical expedient      $250,831
Receivables      2,609
      1,238
Payables      (5,993)      (143)
Total plan assets      $2,156,148
      $1,903,901
Cash equivalents and other short-term investments are primarily held in registered short-term investment vehicles which are valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices of similar instruments.
Public equity securities, including common stock, are primarily valued using a market approach based on the closing fair market prices of identical instruments in the principal market on which they are traded. Commingled funds that are open-ended mutual funds for which the fair value per share is determined and published by the respective mutual fund sponsor and is the basis for current observable transactions are categorized as Level 1 fair value measures. All other
Investments in commingled investment funds for which the Company uses NAVand private equity and infrastructure funds are carried at net asset value ("NAV") as a practical expedient to estimate fair value per unit are categorized as Level 2 as long as they do not have redemption restrictions as of the measurement date. All commingled investment funds with redemption restrictions as of the measurement date are categorized as Level 3, if any.value. The NAV is the total value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding. Adjustments to NAV, if any, are determined based on evaluation of data provided by fund managers, including valuation of the underlying investments derived using inputs such as cost, operating results, discounted future cash flows and market-based comparable data. In accordance with ASC 820-10, investments that are measured at NAV practical expedient are not classified in the fair value hierarchy; however, their fair value amounts are presented in these tables to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the total plan assets disclosed in this footnote.
Corporate, government agency bonds and mortgage-backed securities are primarily valued using a market approach with inputs that include broker quotes, benchmark yields, base spreads and reported observable trades for identical or comparable instruments.

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Other investments include private equity and infrastructure funds and insurance contracts. Investments in private equity and infrastructure funds are carried at estimated fair value based on NAV as a practical expedient and other appropriate adjustments to NAV as determined based on an evaluation of data provided by fund managers, including valuations of the underlying investments derived using inputs such as cost, operating results, discounted future cash flows, and market-based comparable data.






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The following table represents a rollforward of the balances of our pension plan assets that are valued using Level 3 inputs:
 March 31, 2015, Balance Acquisitions 
Net Purchases
(Sales)
 
Net Realized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 March 31, 2016, Balance
Private equity funds$79,692
 $
 $(15,184) $(15,223) $22,286
 $71,571
Insurance contracts920
 
 
 
 429
 1,349
Total$80,612
 $
 $(15,184) $(15,223) $22,715
 $72,920
 March 31, 2014, Balance Acquisitions 
Net Purchases
(Sales)
 
Net Realized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 March 31, 2015, Balance
Private equity funds$89,113
 $
 $(20,757) $(1,002) $12,338
 $79,692
Insurance contracts
 920
 
 
 
 920
Total$89,113
 $920
 $(20,757) $(1,002) $12,338
 $80,612
Assumptions and Sensitivities
The discount rate is determined as of each measurement date, based on a review of yield rates associated with long-term, high-quality corporate bonds. The calculation separately discounts benefit payments using the spot rates from a long-term, high-quality corporate bond yield curve.
The effect of a 25 basis-point change in discount rates as of March 31, 2016,2019, is shown below:
 Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
 Pension Benefits 
Other
Postretirement
Benefits
Increase of 25 basis points        
Obligation*$(66,900) $(3,685)*$(56,167) $(2,131)
Net periodic expense (300) (292) 11
 (223)
Decrease of 25 basis points        
Obligation*$70,100
 $3,837
*$58,699
 $2,214
Net periodic expense 300
 303
 (3) 231
* Excludes impact to plan assets due to the LDI investment approach discussed above under "Plan Assets, Investment Policy and Strategy."
The long-term rate of return assumption represents the expected average rate of earnings on the funds invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligations. The long-term rate of return assumption is determined based on a number of factors, including historical market index returns, the anticipated long-term asset allocation of the plans, historical plan return data, plan expenses and the potential to outperform market index returns. For fiscal 20116,2019, the expected long-term rate of return on assets was 6.505.00 - 8.25%8.00%. For fiscal 2017,2020, the expected long-term rate of return is 6.505.00 - 8.00%.
A significant factor used in estimating future per capita cost of covered health care benefits for our retirees and us is the health care cost trend rate assumption. The rate used at March 31, 2016,2019, was 6.60%6.20% and is assumed to decrease gradually to 4.50% by fiscal 2027 and remain at that level thereafter. The effect of a one-percentage-point change in the healthcarehealth care cost trend rate in each year is shown below:
Other Postretirement BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
One-Percentage-
Point Increase
 
One-Percentage-
Point Decrease
One-Percentage-
Point Increase
 
One-Percentage-
Point Decrease
Net periodic expense$515
 $(439)$224
 $(206)
Obligation7,698
 (6,943)4,831
 (4,448)
Anticipated Contributions to Defined Benefit and Postretirement Welfare Benefit Plans
Assuming a normal retirement age of 65, theThe Company expectsdoes not expect to contribute $40,000to its qualified U.S. defined benefit pension plans and $16,500expects to contribute $1,408 to its OPEBnonqualified and non-U.S. pension plans. The Company expects to contribute $10,881 to its postretirement welfare benefits plan during fiscal 20172020. No plan assets are expected to be returned to the Company in fiscal 20172020.

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16.STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
The Company has stock incentive plans under which employees and non-employee directors may be granted optionsequity awards to purchaseacquire shares of the Company's common stock at the fair value at the time of the grant. EmployeeThe stock incentive and compensation plans under which outstanding equity awards have been granted to employees, officers and non-employee directors are the Triumph Group 2018 Equity Plan (the "2018 Plan"), the Triumph Group 2013 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”), the 2016 Directors’ Equity Compensation Plan, as amended (the “Directors’ Plan”), and the Amended and Restated Directors’ Stock Incentive Plan (the “Prior Directors’ Plan”). The Prior Directors’ Plan expired by its terms during fiscal 2017. The current stock incentive and compensation plans used for future awards are the 2013 Plan for employees, officers and consultants, the Directors’ Plan, and the 2018 Plan. In addition, in April 2016, the Board approved a separate employment inducement plan under which stock options and non-employee director optionsrestricted stock awards were granted to Daniel J. Crowley as new hire and retention awards (the “Crowley Plan”). The 2018 Plan, the 2013 Plan, the Directors’ Plan, and the Prior Directors’ Plan are fully vestedcollectively referred to in this note as of March 31, 2016. There were no employee or non-employee director options granted during fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.the plans.
Since fiscal 2006, the Company approved the granting ofmanagement and compensation committee has utilized restricted stock and restricted stock units as its primary form of share-based incentive.incentive compensation. The restricted sharesstock and restricted stock units are subject to graded vesting, generally over a three year period, and are subject to forfeiture should the grantee's employment be terminated prior to the third or fourth anniversary of the date of grant,an applicable vesting date. The share-based payment expense arising from restricted stock and arerestricted stock unit expense is included in capital in excess of par value. Restricted shares generally vest in full after three or four years. The fair value of restricted shares under the Company's restricted stock plans is determined by the product of the number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company's common stock. Certain of theseThe awards contain service conditions and may also contain performance or market conditions in addition to service conditions.that affect the number of shares that vest. The fair value of restricted sharesstock and restricted stock unit awards is expensed on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of three or four years.which is typically the vesting period.
The Company recognized $10,259, $2,657, $1,2727,949 and $4,6537,922 of share-based compensation expense during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized for share-based compensation arrangements for fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, was $2,622, $930, $4450 and $1,6292,851, respectively.
A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related information for its option plans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 20162019, was as follows:
 Options 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at March 31, 20153,936
 $15.37
    
Exercised
 
    
Forfeited(3,936) 15.37
    
Outstanding at March 31, 2016
 $
 0 $
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the balance of outstanding stock options expired. The intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, was $2,234 and $1,043, respectively.
 Options 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price per share
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at March 31, 2018150,000
 $30.86
 8 $
Granted
 
    
Outstanding at March 31, 2019150,000
 $30.86
 7 $
At March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, 5,006,1095,586,421 shares and 5,070,4094,034,003 shares of common stock, respectively, were available for issuance under the plans. A summary of the status of the Company's nonvested sharesnon-vested shares/units of restricted stock and deferred stock units as of March 31, 20162019, and changes during the fiscal year ended March 31, 20162019, is presented below:
Shares 
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Shares 
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Nonvested restricted stock and deferred stock units at March 31, 2015175,382
 $61.79
Non-vested restricted awards and deferred stock units at March 31, 2018842,940
 $37.92
Granted66,800
 63.68
746,994
 21.30
Vested(55,289) 71.39
(219,034) 31.12
Forfeited(17,002) 76.99
(289,521) 29.25
Nonvested restricted stock and deferred stock units at March 31, 2016169,891
 $57.88
Non-vested restricted awards and deferred stock units at March 31, 20191,081,379
 $26.01
The fair value of employee restricted stock which vested during fiscal 20162019 was $3,2977,031. The tax benefit from vested restricted stock was $96214, $673303 and $2,726182 during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of share-based grants in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, was $63.6821.30, $64.4438.23 and $79.80,$33.70, respectively. Expected future compensation expense on restricted stock net of expected forfeitures, is approximately $2,59012,223, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.11.5 years.
During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, 15,200, 8,800 and 7,875 deferred stock units were granted to the non-employee members of the Board of Directors, respectively, under the Directors' Plan. Each deferred stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock. The deferred stock units vest over a three or four-year period and the shares of common stock underlying vested deferred stock units will be delivered on January 1 of the year following the year in which the non-employee director terminates service as a Director of the Company.


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17.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Real Estate Lease Litigation over Claims of American Brownfield MCIC, LLC
As previously disclosed, on June 13, 2013, American Brownfield MCIC, LLC (“American Brownfield”) filed suit (the “Lawsuit”) in the 298th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas against Triumph Aerostructures, LLC (“Triumph Aerostructures”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, for amounts allegedly owed pursuant to a lease dated October 24, 2007, covering the use and occupancy of approximately 314 acres of land and improvements in Dallas, Texas, previously known as the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (the “Jefferson Street Facility”). Triumph Aerostructures, the Company, and American Brownfield agreed to a mediated settlement of the Lawsuit, effective November 18, 2015. Under the terms of the settlement, American Brownfield was paid $5,000 on November 23, 2015, which is included in Legal settlement charge (gain), net, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and is entitled to a second payment of $5,500 on or before May 20, 2016. The Lawsuit has been administratively closed, and will be dismissed with prejudice upon receipt by American Brownfield of the second payment. Also as part of the settlement, the Company has leased 272,683 square feet of space at the Jefferson Street Facility for a 15 year term beginning December 1, 2015, for annual base rent of $1,250.
Trade Secret Litigation over Claims of Eaton Corporation
On June 18, 2014, the Company announced it had settled all pending litigation involving the Company, its subsidiary, the employees and Eaton Corporation and several of its subsidiaries ("Eaton"). As it pertained to the lawsuit by Eaton claiming alleged misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property allegedly belonging to Eaton relating to the design and manufacture of hydraulic pumps and motors used in military and commercial aviation. As part of the settlement, Eaton agreed to pay the Company $135,300 in cash. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Company received payment representing a gain on legal settlement, net of expense, of $134,693, which is included on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Other
Certain of the Company's business operations and facilities are subject to a number of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations. Former owners generally indemnify the Company for environmental liabilities related to the assets and businesses acquired which existed prior to the acquisition dates. In the opinion of management, there are no significant environmental contingent liabilities which would have a material effect on the financial condition or operating results of the Company which are not covered by such indemnification.
The Company's risk related to pension projected obligations as of March 31, 2016,2019, is significant. This amount is currently in excess of the related plan assets. Benefit plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of investments in both the equity and debt categories, as well as limited investments in real estate and other alternative investments. The market value of all of these investment categories may be adversely affected by external events and the movements and volatility in the financial markets, including such events as the current credit and real estate market conditions. Declines in the market values of our plan assets could expose the total asset balance to significant risk which may cause an increase to future funding requirements. The Company's potential risk related to OPEB projected obligations as of March 31, 2016,2019, is also significant.
Some raw materials and operating supplies are subject to price and supply fluctuations caused by market dynamics. The Company's strategic sourcing initiatives seek to find ways of mitigating the inflationary pressures of the marketplace. In recent years, these inflationary pressures have affected the market for raw materials. However, the Company believes that raw material prices will remain stable through the remainder of fiscal 20172020 and after that, experience increases that are in line with inflation. Additionally, the Company generally does not employ forward contracts or other financial instruments to hedge commodity price risk.
The Company's suppliers' failure to provide acceptable raw materials, components, kits and subassemblies would adversely affect production schedules and contract profitability. The Company maintains an extensive qualification and performance surveillance system to control risk associated with such supply base reliance. The Company is dependent on third parties for certain information technology services. To a lesser extent, the Company is also exposed to fluctuations in the prices of certain utilities and services, such as electricity, natural gas, chemical processing and freight. The Company utilizes a range of long-term agreements and strategic aggregated sourcing to optimize procurement expense and supply risk in these categories.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is also involved in disputes, claims and lawsuits with employees, suppliers and customers, as well as governmental and regulatory inquiries, that it deems to be immaterial. Some may involve claims or potential claims of substantial damages, fines, penalties or penalties.injunctive relief. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of any pending or future litigation or proceeding and no

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assurances can be given, the Company does not believe that any pending matter will have a material effect, individually or in the aggregate, on its financial position or results of operations.

18.RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Fiscal 2016 Restructuring
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, theThe Company committed to avarious restructuring ofplans involving certain of its businesses, as well as the consolidation of certain of its facilities ("2016 Restructuring Plan"). Theover the past several years. These plans are nearing completion, and as a result, the Company expects to reducewill have reduced its footprint by approximately 3.54.3 million square feet, will have reduced headcount by approximately 2,500 employees, and to reduce head count by 1,200 employees. Over the next few fiscal years, thewill have amended certain contracts. The Company estimatesoriginally estimated that it willwould record aggregate pre-taxpretax charges of $150,000$195,000 to $160,000$210,000 related to these programs, which represent employee termination benefits, contract termination costs, accelerated depreciation, anda    nd facility closure and other exit costs,costs. These charges have resulted in cash outlays and will resultcontinue to do so until the completion of the related programs. As of March 31, 2019, the Company has updated its estimate of the expected aggregate pretax charge to $216,000 upon completion of the restructuring. From the initiation of the plans in future cash outlays. Forfiscal 2016 through the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016,2019, the Company recorded chargeshas incurred $208,000 and expects to incur approximately $8,000 of $80,956 relatedadditional pretax charges. A substantial portion of the costs incurred to this program including, accelerated depreciationdate have been through operations that have since been divested. The Company is considering whether additional programs, which could impact the estimated aggregate pretax charge estimate, may further support the achievement of $22,392 and severancethe overall strategic objective of $16,300.the restructuring plans.

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The following table provides a summary of the Company's current aggregate cost estimates by major type of expense associated with the 2016 Restructuring Plan:restructuring plans noted above:
Type of expense Total estimated amount expected to be incurred Total estimated amount expected to be incurred
Termination benefits $26,000
 $51,000
Facility closure and other exit costs (1) 40,000
 32,000
Contract termination costs 25,000
 20,000
Accelerated depreciation charges (2) 34,000
 36,000
Other (3) 30,000
 77,000
 $155,000
 $216,000
(1) Includes costs to transfer product lines among facilities and outplacement and employee relocation costs.
(2) Accelerated depreciation charges are recorded as part of Depreciationdepreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statementconsolidated statement of Operations.operations.
(3) Consists of other costs directly related to the plan, including project management, legal and regulatory costs.
The restructuring charges recognized for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, by type and by segment consisted of the following:
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
AerostructuresAerospace SystemsAftermarket ServicesCorporateTotalIntegrated SystemsAerospace StructuresProduct SupportCorporateTotal
Termination benefits$11,379
$463
$397
$4,061
$16,300
$5,558
$13,426
$2,064
$6,233
$27,281
Facility closure and other exit costs14,295



14,295
1,464



1,464
Other


5,587
5,587
2,353



2,353
Total Restructuring25,674
463
397
9,648
36,182
Depreciation and Amortization8,861
3,368
145

12,374
Included in Cost of sales 
Contract termination costs12,100



12,100
Accelerated depreciation10,018



10,018
Other6,032
4,250


10,282
Total$62,685
$8,081
$542
$9,648
$80,956
9,375
13,426
2,064
6,233
31,098
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2018
 Integrated SystemsAerospace StructuresProduct SupportCorporateTotal
Termination benefits$139
$3,742
$
$158
$4,039
Facility closure and other exit costs866
9,321


10,187
Other1,937
4,016
779
19,111
25,843
    Total restructuring2,942
17,079
779
19,269
40,069
Depreciation and amortization2,376
629


3,005
Total$5,318
$17,708
$779
$19,269
$43,074
 Fiscal year ended March 31, 2017
 Integrated SystemsAerospace StructuresProduct SupportCorporateTotal
Termination benefits$1,449
$1,669
$147
$
$3,265
Facility closure and other exit costs
5,285
526

5,811
Other49
10,576
280
22,196
33,101
    Total restructuring1,498
17,530
953
22,196
42,177
Depreciation and amortization732
9,886
180

10,798
Total$2,230
$27,416
$1,133
$22,196
$52,975

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Termination benefits include employee retention, severance and benefit payments for terminated employees. Facility closure costs include general operating costs incurred subsequent to production shutdown as well as equipment relocation and other associated costs. Contract termination costs include costs associated with terminating existing leases and supplier agreements. Other costs include legal, outplacement and employee relocation costs, and other employee-related costs.

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Relocation to Red Oak
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Company committed to relocate the operations of its largest facility in Dallas, Texas and to expand its Red Oak, Texas ("Red Oak") facility to accommodate this relocation. The Company incurred approximately $86,640 in capital expenditures during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014, associated with this plan. The Company incurred $3,193 and $31,290 of moving expenses related to the relocation during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, shown separately on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The relocation was substantially completed during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

19.CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION
Trade and other accounts receivable from The Boeing Company ("Boeing") represented approximately 18% and 13%10% of total accounts receivable as of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, respectively. Trade and other accounts receivable from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") represented approximately 6%11% and 16% of total accounts receivable as of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, respectively. Trade and other accounts receivable from Bombardier represented approximately 13% and 1% of total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company had no other significant concentrations of credit risk.
Sales to Boeing for fiscal 20162019 were $1,472,6411,031,107, or 38%31% of net sales, of which $1,237,523229,062, $200,020788,061, and $35,09813,984 were from the Aerostructures segment, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems segmentStructures and the Aftermarket Services segment,Product Support, respectively. Sales to Boeing for fiscal 20152018 were $1,634,3671,004,274, or 42%31% of net sales, of which $1,441,892206,740, $161,196788,151, and $31,2799,383 were from the Aerostructures segment, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems segmentStructures and the Aftermarket Services segment,Product Support, respectively. Sales to Boeing for fiscal 20142017 were $1,689,635,$1,243,981, or 45%35% of net sales, of which $1,576,113209,669, $87,3741,004,075, and $26,14830,237 were from the Aerostructures segment, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems segmentStructures and the Aftermarket Services segment,Product Support, respectively.
Sales to Gulfstream for fiscal 20162019 were $476,327,$361,451, or 11% of net sales, of which $2,324, $358,382, and $745 were from Integrated Systems, Aerospace Structures, and Product Support, respectively. Sales to Gulfstream for fiscal 2018 were $421,985, or 13% of net sales, of which $1,313, $420,204, and $468 were from Integrated Systems, Aerospace Structures and Product Support, respectively. Sales to Gulfstream for fiscal 2017 were $440,998, or 12% of net sales, of which $472,627, $3,492$1,881, $438,880, and $208$237 were from the Aerostructures segment, theIntegrated Systems, Aerospace Systems segmentStructures and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively. Sales to Gulfstream for fiscal 2015 were $338,719, or 9% of net sales, of which $334,948, $3,745 and $26 were from the Aerostructures segment, the Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively. Sales to Gulfstream for fiscal 2014 were $290,028, or 8% of net sales, of which $285,252, $4,279 and $497 were from the Aerostructures segment, the Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment,Product Support, respectively.
No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's net sales; however, the loss of any significant customer, including Boeing and/or Gulfstream, could have a material adverse effect on the Company and its operating subsidiaries.
The Company currently generates a majority of its revenue from clients in the commercial aerospace industry, the business jet industry and the military. The Company's growth and financial results are largely dependent on continued demand for its products and services from clients in these industries. If any of these industries experiences a downturn, clients in these sectors may conduct less business with the Company.
20.COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
Approximately 13%19% of the Company's labor force is covered under collective bargaining agreements. As of March 31, 2016, approximately 31%2019, none of the Company's collectively bargained workforce are working under contracts that have expired or are set to expire within one year.
The collective bargaining agreement with our union employees with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility has expired. As ofexpired May 11, 2016, subsequently, the workforceCompany settled the strike and agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement with its union employees with IAM District 751, resulting in Spokanea charge of approximately 400$15,700 due to disruption costs.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, the Company ratified a collective bargaining agreement with its union employees haswith United Autoworkers of America and its Local Union 848 at its Red Oak, Texas facility.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Company ratified a collective bargaining agreement with its union employees with United Autoworkers of America and its Local Union 952 at its Tulsa, Oklahoma facility. Also occurring during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, the Stuart Florida facility production and maintenance employees elected the United Autoworkers of America, Local #2505, to strike. While we are currentlyrepresent them in negotiationscollective bargaining with the workforce, we have implemented plans to continue productionCompany.  As of the close of the fiscal year, the union and the Company were still engaged in Spokane with support from other locations.


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21.SEGMENTS
The Company reports financial performance based on the following three reportable segments: Integrated Systems, Aerospace Structures and Product Support. The Company’s reportable segments are aligned with how the Aerostructures Group, the Aerospace Systems Groupbusiness is managed, and the Aftermarket Services Group.Company's views of the markets it serves. The Company'sChief Operating Decision Maker (the "CODM") evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon review of segment information. The CODM utilizes earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and pension (“Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAP”) as a primary measure of segment profitability to evaluate performance of its segments and allocate resources.
The Aerostructures segment consists of the Company's operations that manufacture products primarily for the aerospace OEM market. The Aerostructures segment's revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assembly and integration of metallic and composite aerostructures and structural components, including aircraft wings, fuselage sections, tail assemblies, engine nacelles, flight control surfaces as well as helicopter cabins. Further, the segment's operations also design and manufacture composite assemblies for floor panels and environmental control system ducts. These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis. Effective April 1, 2015, the results for Triumph Group Mexico are included in the Aerostructures segment, as doing so better represents the type of work Triumph Group Mexico is performing. Previously, Triumph Group Mexico's results were included in Corporate.
The Aerospace Systems segment consists of the Company's operations that also manufacture products primarily for the aerospace OEM market. The segment's operations design and engineer mechanical and electromechanical controls, such as hydraulic systems, main engine gearbox assemblies, engine control systems, accumulators, mechanical control cables and non-structural cockpit components. These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis.
The Aftermarket Services segment consists of the Company's operations that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services to both commercial and military markets on components and accessories manufactured by third parties. Maintenance, repair and overhaul revenues are derived from services on auxiliary power units, airframe and engine accessories, including constant-speed drives, cabin compressors, starters and generators, and pneumatic drive units. In addition, the segment's operations repair and overhaul thrust reversers, nacelle components and flight control surfaces. The segment's operations also perform repair and overhaul services and supply spare parts for various types of cockpit instruments and gauges for a broad range of commercial airlines on a worldwide basis.
Segment Adjusted EBITDAEBITDAP is total segment revenue reduced by operating expenses (less depreciation and amortization) identifiable with that segment. Corporate includes general corporate administrative costs and any other costs not identifiable with one of the Company'sCompany’s segments, including restructuringloss on divestitures of $10,347$235,301 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
Effective April 2016, the Company announced that it is realigning into four business units to better meet the evolving needs of its customers. The new structure better supports our go-to-market strategies and will allow us to more effectively satisfy the needs of our customers while continuing to deliver on our commitments, accelerate organic growth and drive predictable profitability.2019.
The Company does not accumulate net sales information by product or service or groups of similar products and services, and therefore the Company does not disclose net sales by product or service because to do so would be impracticable.


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Selected financial information for each reportable segment and the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income before interest is as follows:
 Year Ended March 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Net sales:     
Aerostructures$2,427,809
 $2,510,371
 $2,622,917
Aerospace systems1,166,795
 1,089,117
 871,750
Aftermarket services311,394
 304,013
 287,343
Elimination of inter-segment sales(19,926) (14,779) (18,756)
 $3,886,072
 $3,888,722
 $3,763,254
(Loss) income before income taxes:     
Operating (loss) income:     
Aerostructures$(1,274,777) $120,985
 $248,637
Aerospace systems216,520
 184,042
 149,721
Aftermarket services24,977
 47,931
 42,265
Corporate(57,826) 81,715
 (40,619)
 (1,091,106) 434,673
 400,004
Interest expense and other68,041
 85,379
 87,771
 $(1,159,147) $349,294
 $312,233
Depreciation and amortization:     
Aerostructures$114,986
 $102,296
 $116,514
Aerospace systems50,118
 45,200
 37,453
Aftermarket services11,009
 8,559
 7,529
Corporate1,642
 2,268
 2,781
 $177,755
 $158,323
 $164,277
      
Impairment charge of intangible assets:     
Aerostructures$873,961
 $
 $
Aerospace systems400
 
 
 $874,361
 $
 $
      
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities, net:     
Aerostructures$90,778
 $38,719
 $25,207
Aerospace systems41,585
 37,014
 17,422
 $132,363
 $75,733
 $42,629
Adjusted EBITDA:     
Aerostructures$(364,538) $184,562
 $339,944
Aerospace systems216,959
 192,228
 169,752
Aftermarket services37,886
 56,490
 49,794
Corporate(57,428) (50,710) (36,672)
 $(167,121) $382,570
 $522,818
 Year Ended March 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Net sales:     
Integrated Systems$1,042,947
 $986,351
 $1,040,805
Aerospace Structures2,062,404
 1,954,729
 2,172,768
Product Support283,743
 281,913
 338,325
Elimination of inter-segment sales(24,164) (24,042) (19,099)
 $3,364,930
 $3,198,951
 $3,532,799
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes:     
Operating (loss) income:     
Integrated Systems (1)
$157,615
 $185,401
 $200,209
Aerospace Structures (1)
(152,407) (568,164) (177,489)
Product Support43,479
 45,702
 55,801
Corporate(323,366) (128,579) (109,717)
 (274,679) (465,640) (31,196)
Non-service defined benefit income(62,105) (103,234) (88,085)
Interest expense and other114,619
 99,442
 80,501
 $(327,193) $(461,848) $(23,612)
Depreciation and amortization:     
Integrated Systems$29,052
 $35,986
 $40,332
Aerospace Structures111,431
 113,786
 126,116
Product Support6,321
 6,744
 9,037
Corporate3,100
 1,852
 1,461
 $149,904
 $158,368
 $176,946
      
Impairment charge of intangible assets:     
Aerospace Structures
 535,227
 266,298
 $
 $535,227
 $266,298
      
Amortization of acquired contract liabilities, net:     
Integrated Systems$34,121
 $38,293
 $36,760
Aerospace Structures33,193
 86,855
 84,244
 $67,314
 $125,148
 $121,004
      
Adjusted EBITDAP:     
Integrated Systems (1)
$152,546
 $183,094
 $203,781
Aerospace Structures (1)
13,072
 (6,006) 130,681
Product Support49,800
 52,446
 64,838
Corporate (1)
(84,965) (95,986) (89,132)
 $130,453
 $133,548
 $310,168

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(1) Prior period information has been reclassified as a result of the Company's adoption of ASU 2017-07 on a retrospective basis in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. In accordance with the adoption of this guidance, prior year amounts related to

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 Year Ended March 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Capital expenditures:     
Aerostructures$45,478
 $72,681
 $168,715
Aerospace systems30,883
 30,531
 21,935
Aftermarket services2,700
 5,645
 13,940
Corporate986
 1,147
 1,824
 $80,047
 $110,004
 $206,414
the components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost other than service costs have been reclassified from cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense to non-service pension (benefit) on the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. Accordingly, income of $1,804 and $75,708 for Integrated Systems and Aerospace Structures, respectively, was reclassified into other income for the year ended March 31, 2018. Accordingly, income of $1,085 and $87,000 for Integrated Systems and Aerospace Structures, respectively, was reclassified into other income for the year ended March 31, 2017. The Company also recorded a non-cash charge related to the adoption of ASU 2017-07 of $87,241 due to an inseparable change in estimate from a change in accounting principles, which is presented on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations within cost of sales. Loss on divestitures adjusted within Corporate was $235,301.
 March 31,
 2016 2015
Total Assets:   
Aerostructures$3,023,892
 $4,097,397
Aerospace systems1,437,977
 1,460,142
Aftermarket services350,674
 375,752
Corporate22,550
 23,034
 $4,835,093
 $5,956,325
 Year Ended March 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Capital expenditures:     
Integrated Systems$12,410
 $6,146
 $16,487
Aerospace Structures30,581
 29,519
 30,434
Product Support3,324
 2,206
 2,630
Corporate784
 4,179
 2,281
 $47,099
 $42,050
 $51,832
 March 31,
 2019 2018
Total Assets:   
Integrated Systems$1,215,350
 $1,225,770
Aerospace Structures1,257,039
 2,260,416
Product Support271,813
 281,101
Corporate110,372
 39,777
 $2,854,574
 $3,807,064
During fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, the Company had foreign sales of $797,976, $753,075$960,299, $758,936 and $621,625,$768,703, respectively. The Company reports as foreign sales those sales with delivery points outside of the United States. As of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, the Company had foreign long-lived assets of $346,924$294,990 and $366,846,$222,841, respectively.

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22.SELECTED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PARENT, GUARANTORS AND NON-GUARANTORS
The 2021 Notes, the 2022 Notes and the 20222025 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by Guarantor Subsidiaries. The total assets, stockholder'sstockholders' equity, revenue, earnings and cash flows from operating activities of the Guarantor Subsidiaries exceeded a majority of the consolidated total of such items as of and for the periods reported. The only consolidated subsidiaries of the Company that are not guarantors of the 2021 Notes, the 2022 Notes and the 20222025 Notes (the "Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries") are: (i) the receivables securitization special purpose entity, and (ii) the foreign operating subsidiaries. The following tables present condensed consolidating financial statementsstatements' including Triumph Group, Inc. (the "Parent"), the Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Such financial statements include balance sheets as of March 31, 20162019 and 20152018, statements of operations and comprehensive income for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017, and statements of cash flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018, and 20142017.

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SUMMARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS:
March 31, 2016March 31, 2019
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Current assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents$1,544
 $201
 $19,239
 $
 $20,984
$70,192
 $429
 $22,186
 $
 $92,807
Trade and other receivables, net2,057
 127,968
 314,183
 
 444,208
10,150
 123,153
 240,287
 
 373,590
Contract Assets
 322,698
 3,969
 
 326,667
Inventories
 1,091,824
 92,414
 
 1,184,238

 339,038
 74,522
 
 413,560
Rotable assets
 35,451
 16,501
 
 51,952
Prepaid expenses and other6,524
 26,433
 8,302
 
 41,259
22,152
 7,611
 4,683
 
 34,446
Total current assets10,125
 1,281,877
 450,639
 
 1,742,641
102,494
 792,929
 345,647
 
 1,241,070
Property and equipment, net7,324
 746,455
 135,955
 
 889,734
11,276
 449,489
 82,945
 
 543,710
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
 1,898,401
 195,465
 
 2,093,866

 912,279
 101,900
 
 1,014,179
Other, net11,878
 76,262
 20,712
 
 108,852
14,630
 34,664
 6,321
 
 55,615
Intercompany investments and advances2,301,054
 81,540
 82,930
 (2,465,524) 
1,112,100
 230,437
 88,697
 (1,431,234) 
Total assets$2,330,381
 $4,084,535
 $885,701
 $(2,465,524) $4,835,093
$1,240,500
 $2,419,798
 $625,510
 $(1,431,234) $2,854,574
Current liabilities:                  
Current portion of long-term debt$28,473
 $13,968
 $
 $
 $42,441
$1,904
 $6,297
 $
 $
 $8,201
Accounts payable11,154
 346,602
 52,469
 
 410,225
6,571
 396,542
 30,670
 
 433,783
Accrued expenses44,856
 599,921
 38,431
 
 683,208
58,301
 445,542
 29,448
 
 533,291
Total current liabilities84,483
 960,491
 90,900
 
 1,135,874
66,776
 848,381
 60,118
 
 975,275
Long-term debt, less current portion1,120,570
 63,009
 191,300
 
 1,374,879
1,469,543
 11,077
 
 
 1,480,620
Intercompany debt171,480
 1,972,729
 330,176
 (2,474,385) 
262,718
 2,017,003
 372,888
 (2,652,609) 
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits, noncurrent7,315
 654,201
 3,148
 
 664,664
6,067
 534,412
 
 
 540,479
Deferred income taxes and other11,589
 658,873
 54,270
 
 724,732
8,709
 408,838
 13,966
 
 431,513
Total stockholders' equity934,944
 (224,768) 215,907
 8,861
 934,944
(573,313) (1,399,913) 178,538
 1,221,375
 (573,313)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,330,381
 $4,084,535
 $885,701
 $(2,465,524) $4,835,093
$1,240,500
 $2,419,798
 $625,510
 $(1,431,234) $2,854,574


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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS:
March 31, 2015March 31, 2018
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Current assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents$620
 $419
 $31,578
 $
 $32,617
$44
 $
 $35,775
 $
 $35,819
Trade and other receivables, net3,578
 180,874
 337,149
 
 521,601
1,686
 77,924
 297,002
 
 376,612
Contract assets
 37,573
 
 
 37,573
Inventories
 1,200,941
 79,333
 
 1,280,274

 1,312,747
 114,422
 
 1,427,169
Rotable assets
 35,248
 13,572
 
 48,820
Prepaid and other6,509
 10,549
 6,011
 
 23,069
17,513
 15,712
 11,203
 
 44,428
Assets held for sale
 
 1,324
 
 1,324
Total current assets10,707
 1,428,031
 467,643
 
 1,906,381
19,243
 1,443,956
 459,726
 
 1,922,925
Property and equipment, net8,209
 807,070
 135,455
 
 950,734
11,984
 594,437
 119,582
 
 726,003
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
 2,786,400
 204,811
 
 2,991,211

 973,954
 126,555
 
 1,100,509
Other, net13,805
 80,806
 13,388
 
 107,999
21,930
 29,904
 5,793
 
 57,627
Intercompany investments and advances4,062,058
 81,540
 63,897
 (4,207,495) 
1,987,599
 81,542
 73,184
 (2,142,325) 
Total assets$4,094,779
 $5,183,847
 $885,194
 $(4,207,495) $5,956,325
$2,040,756
 $3,123,793
 $784,840
 $(2,142,325) $3,807,064
Current liabilities:                  
Current portion of long-term debt$19,024
 $23,231
 $
 $
 $42,255
$903
 $15,624
 $
 $
 $16,527
Accounts payable8,919
 382,143
 38,072
 
 429,134
12,088
 356,236
 50,043
 
 418,367
Accrued expenses38,275
 326,694
 46,879
 
 411,848
46,679
 467,674
 42,752
 
 557,105
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
 
 440
 
 440
Total current liabilities66,218
 732,068
 84,951
 
 883,237
59,670
 839,534
 93,235
 
 992,439
Long-term debt, less current portion1,155,299
 71,046
 100,000
 
 1,326,345
1,380,867
 40,890
 
 
 1,421,757
Intercompany debt719,525
 1,769,564
 407,722
 (2,896,811) 
134,590
 1,952,042
 524,788
 (2,611,420) 
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits, noncurrent7,517
 527,741
 3,123
 
 538,381
6,484
 477,403
 
 
 483,887
Deferred income taxes and other10,435
 998,841
 63,302
 
 1,072,578
8,611
 427,724
 22,112
 
 458,447
Total stockholders' equity2,135,785
 1,084,587
 226,096
 (1,310,684) 2,135,784
450,534
 (613,800) 144,705
 469,095
 450,534
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$4,094,779
 $5,183,847
 $885,194
 $(4,207,495) $5,956,325
$2,040,756
 $3,123,793
 $784,840
 $(2,142,325) $3,807,064


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME:
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016Fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Net sales$
 $3,577,733
 $369,954
 $(61,615) $3,886,072
$
 $3,076,976
 $368,139
 $(80,185) $3,364,930
Operating costs and expenses:                  
Cost of sales
 3,343,038
 315,876
 (61,615) 3,597,299

 2,717,508
 287,597
 (80,185) 2,924,920
Selling, general and administrative43,969
 206,815
 36,565
 
 287,349
78,921
 186,563
 32,902
 
 298,386
Depreciation and amortization1,642
 154,740
 21,373
 
 177,755
3,099
 129,435
 17,370
 
 149,904
Impairment of intangible assets
 874,361
 
 
 874,361
Restructuring10,347
 25,835
 
 
 36,182
6,233
 24,865
 
 
 31,098
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives(1,244) 
 
 
 (1,244)
Legal settlement charge, net
 5,476
 
 
 5,476
Loss on divestitures234,963
 379
 (41) 
 235,301
54,714
 4,610,265
 373,814
 (61,615) 4,977,178
323,216
 3,058,750
 337,828
 (80,185) 3,639,609
Operating loss(54,714) (1,032,532) (3,860) 
 (1,091,106)(323,216) 18,226
 30,311
 
 (274,679)
Intercompany interest and charges(206,998) 194,188
 12,810
 
 
(154,100) 145,901
 8,199
 
 
Non-service defined benefit income264
 (60,434) (1,935) 
 (62,105)
Interest expense and other60,950
 10,239
 (3,148) 
 68,041
102,338
 17,854
 (5,573) 
 114,619
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes91,334
 (1,236,959) (13,522) 
 (1,159,147)
Income tax expense (income)17,161
 (132,648) 4,300
 
 (111,187)
Net income (loss)74,173
 (1,104,311) (17,822) 
 (1,047,960)
Loss from continuing operations, before income taxes(271,718) (85,095) 29,620
 
 (327,193)
Income tax (benefit) expense(220) (8,920) 3,714
 
 (5,426)
Net loss(271,498) (76,175) 25,906
 
 (321,767)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(163) (136,024) (12,065) 
 (148,252)(1,252) (128,639) 10,077
 
 (119,814)
Total comprehensive income (loss)$74,010
 $(1,240,335) $(29,887) $
 $(1,196,212)
Total comprehensive loss$(272,750) $(204,814) $35,983
 $
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME:
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015Fiscal year ended March 31, 2018
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Net sales$
 $3,592,062
 $320,907
 $(24,247) $3,888,722
$
 $2,918,508
 $360,286
 $(79,843) $3,198,951
Operating costs and expenses:                  
Cost of sales
 2,900,408
 265,292
 (24,247) 3,141,453

 2,395,961
 291,438
 (79,843) 2,607,556
Selling, general and administrative50,562
 199,569
 35,642
 
 285,773
102,733
 158,203
 31,694
 
 292,630
Depreciation and amortization2,269
 141,561
 14,493
 
 158,323
1,851
 139,688
 16,829
 
 158,368
Restructuring charge
 3,193
 
 
 3,193
Legal settlement gain, net(134,693) 
 
 
 (134,693)
Restructuring19,269
 15,423
 5,377
 
 40,069
Loss on divestitures30,741
 
 
 
 30,741
Impairment of intangible asset
 469,717
 65,510
 
 535,227
(81,862) 3,244,731
 315,427
 (24,247) 3,454,049
154,594
 3,178,992
 410,848
 (79,843) 3,664,591
Operating (loss) income81,862
 347,331
 5,480
 
 434,673
(154,594) (260,484) (50,562) 
 (465,640)
Intercompany interest and charges(205,075) 196,394
 8,681
 
 
(159,038) 150,772
 8,266
 
 
Non-service defined benefit income(25,722) (74,990) (2,522) 
 (103,234)
Interest expense and other85,555
 10,438
 (10,614) 
 85,379
86,181
 11,216
 2,045
 
 99,442
Income from continuing operations, before income taxes201,382
 140,499
 7,413
 
 349,294
Income tax expense (benefit)58,049
 54,359
 (1,811) 
 110,597
Net income143,333
 86,140
 9,224
 
 238,697
Other comprehensive (loss)(4,253) (128,800) (46,949) 
 (180,002)
(Loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes(56,015) (347,482) (58,351) 
 (461,848)
Income tax (benefit) expense(17,619) (34,134) 15,296
 
 (36,457)
Net income (loss)(38,396) (313,348) (73,647) 
 (425,391)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(2,031) 1,810
 28,529
 
 28,308
Total comprehensive income (loss)$139,080
 $(42,660) $(37,725)
$
 $58,695
$(40,427) $(311,538) $(45,118)
$
 $(397,083)


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) INCOME::
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014Fiscal year ended March 31, 2017
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Net sales$
 $3,569,094
 $197,987
 $(3,827) $3,763,254
$
 $3,229,136
 $379,960
 $(76,297) $3,532,799
Operating costs and expenses:                  
Cost of sales
 2,760,627
 155,002
 (3,827) 2,911,802

 2,545,419
 305,327
 (76,297) 2,774,449
Selling, general and administrative36,670
 192,422
 25,623
 
 254,715
66,822
 186,259
 31,920
 
 285,001
Depreciation and amortization2,782
 152,593
 8,902
 
 164,277
1,461
 158,757
 16,728
 
 176,946
Loss on divestiture19,124
 
 
 
 19,124
Restructuring charge
 31,290
 
 
 31,290
22,196
 19,076
 905
 
 42,177
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives1,166
 
 
 
 1,166
Impairment charge of intangible asset
 266,298
 
 
 266,298
40,618
 3,136,932
 189,527
 (3,827) 3,363,250
109,603
 3,175,809
 354,880
 (76,297) 3,563,995
Operating (loss) income(40,618) 432,162
 8,460
 
 400,004
(109,603) 53,327
 25,080
 
 (31,196)
Intercompany interest and charges(215,079) 207,397
 7,682
 
 
(183,115) 174,240
 8,875
 
 
Non-service defined benefit income
 (86,603) (1,482) 
 (88,085)
Interest expense and other86,094
 6,103
 (4,426) 
 87,771
75,483
 11,689
 (6,671) 
 80,501
Income from continuing operations, before income taxes88,367
 218,662
 5,204
 
 312,233
Income tax expense20,478
 85,061
 438
 
 105,977
Net income67,889
 133,601
 4,766
 
 206,256
Other comprehensive income (loss)1,481
 43,898
 (3,315) 
 42,064
Total comprehensive income$69,370
 $177,499
 $1,451
 $
 $248,320
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes(1,971) (45,999) 24,358
 
 (23,612)
Income tax expense (benefit)23,729
 (8,962) 4,573
 
 19,340
Net income (loss)(25,700) (37,037) 19,785
 
 (42,952)
Other comprehensive loss5,073
 (25,693) (28,396) 
 (49,016)
Total comprehensive income (loss)$(20,627) $(62,730) $(8,611) $
 $(91,968)


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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016Fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Net income (loss)$74,173
 $(1,104,311) $(17,822) $
 $(1,047,960)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(106,837) 1,207,850
 24,629
 6,181
 1,131,823
Net (loss) income$(271,498) $(76,175) $25,906
 $
 $(321,767)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities8,189
 (117,699) 38,274
 218,583
 147,347
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(32,664) 103,539
 6,807
 6,181
 83,863
(263,309) (193,874) 64,180
 218,583
 (174,420)
Capital expenditures(986) (57,503) (21,558) 
 (80,047)(784) (40,965) (5,350) 
 (47,099)
Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses
 5,877
 192
 
 6,069

 178,662
 68,985
 
 247,647
Cash used for businesses and intangible assets acquired
 (48,051) (6,000) 
 (54,051)
Net cash used in investing activities(986) (99,677) (27,366) 
 (128,029)
Net increase in revolving credit facility(8,256) 
 
 
 (8,256)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(784) 137,697
 63,635
 
 200,548
Net decrease in revolving credit facility102,113
 
 
 
 102,113
Proceeds on issuance of debt
 6,497
 128,300
 
 134,797

 
 54,600
 
 54,600
Retirements and repayments of debt(19,024) (24,893) (37,000) 
 (80,917)(1,380) (30,345) (81,700) 
 (113,425)
Payments of deferred financing costs(185) 
 
 
 (185)(1,982) 
 
 
 (1,982)
Dividends paid(7,889) 
 
 
 (7,889)(7,971) 
 
 
 (7,971)
Repayment of governmental grant
 (5,000) 
 
 (5,000)
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(96) 
 
 
 (96)(860) 
 
 
 (860)
Intercompany financing and advances70,024
 19,316
 (83,159) (6,181) 
244,321
 86,951
 (112,689) (218,583) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities34,574
 (4,080) 8,141
 (6,181) 32,454
Net cash used in financing activities334,241
 56,606
 (139,789) (218,583) 32,475
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 79
 
 79

 
 (1,615) 
 (1,615)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents924
 (218) (12,339) 
 (11,633)70,148
 429
 (13,589) 
 56,988
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year620
 419
 31,578
 
 32,617
44
 
 35,775
 
 35,819
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$1,544
 $201
 $19,239
 $
 $20,984
$70,192
 $429
 $22,186
 $
 $92,807


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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015Fiscal year ended March 31, 2018
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Net income$143,333
 $86,140
 $9,224
 $
 $238,697
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used by)provided by operating activities(154,295) 397,607
 (25,590) 10,913
 228,635
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(10,962) 483,747
 (16,366) 10,913
 467,332
Net income (loss)$(38,396) $(313,348) $(73,647) $
 $(425,391)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities(25,181) 93,849
 65,048
 2,781
 136,497
Net cash provided by operating activities(63,577) (219,499) (8,599) 2,781
 (288,894)
Capital expenditures(905) (92,686) (16,413) 
 (110,004)(4,179) (32,445) (5,426) 
 (42,050)
Reimbursements of capital expenditures
 653
 
 
 653
Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses
 3,092
 75
 
 3,167

 82,445
 637
 
 83,082
Cash used for businesses and intangible assets acquired
 112,110
 (73,829) 
 38,281

 
 (2,818) 
 (2,818)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(905) 23,169
 (90,167) 
 (67,903)
Net cash used in investing activities(4,179) 50,000
 (7,607) 
 38,214
Net increase in revolving credit facility(46,150) 
 
 
 (46,150)82,888
 
 
 
 82,888
Proceeds on issuance of debt300,000
 37,660
 171,300
 
 508,960
500,000
 743
 43,500
 
 544,243
Retirements and repayments of debt(401,232) (20,928) (233,700) 
 (655,860)(314,999) (23,774) (48,600) 
 (387,373)
Purchase of common stock(184,380) 
 
 
 (184,380)
Payments of deferred financing costs(6,487) 
 
 
 (6,487)(17,729) 
 
 
 (17,729)
Dividends paid(8,100) 
 
 
 (8,100)(7,943) 
 
 
 (7,943)
Repayment of governmental grant
 (3,198) 
 
 (3,198)
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(673) 
 
 
 (673)(483) 
 
 
 (483)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, including excess tax benefit720
 
 
 
 720
Intercompany financing and advances355,969
 (521,180) 176,124
 (10,913) 
(193,876) 168,393
 28,264
 (2,781) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities9,667
 (507,646) 113,724
 (10,913) (395,168)
Net cash used in financing activities47,858
 145,362
 23,164
 (2,781) 213,603
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 (642) 
 (642)
 
 3,263
 
 3,263
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(2,200) (730) 6,549
 
 3,619
(19,898) (24,137) 10,221
 
 (33,814)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year2,820
 1,149
 25,029
 
 28,998
19,942
 24,137
 25,554
 
 69,633
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$620
 $419
 $31,578
 $
 $32,617
$44
 $
 $35,775
 $
 $35,819


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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014Fiscal year ended March 31, 2017
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Parent 
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Consolidated
Total
Net income$67,889
 $133,601
 $4,766
 $
 $206,256
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities108,816
 (170,631) (3,502) (5,802) (71,119)
Net (loss) income$(25,700) $(37,037) $19,785
 $
 $(42,952)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities36,295
 260,469
 12,443
 15,267
 324,474
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities176,705
 (37,030) 1,264
 (5,802) 135,137
10,595
 223,432
 32,228
 15,267
 281,522
Capital expenditures(2,381) (185,794) (18,239) 
 (206,414)(2,281) (37,436) (12,115) 
 (51,832)
Reimbursements of capital expenditures
 9,086
 
 
 9,086
Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses
 45,038
 9
 
 45,047
45,288
 23,316
 17,583
 
 86,187
Cash used for businesses and intangible assets acquired
 (6,505) (87,951) 
 (94,456)
 9
 
 
 9
Net cash used in investing activities(2,381) (138,175) (106,181) 
 (246,737)43,007
 (14,111) 5,468
 
 34,364
Net increase in revolving credit facility98,557
 
 
 
 98,557
(110,000) 
 
 
 (110,000)
Proceeds on issuance of debt375,000
 30,503
 45,500
 
 451,003

 
 24,400
 
 24,400
Retirements and repayments of debt(271,812) (27,218) (117,615) 
 (416,645)(28,473) (12,871) (102,800) 
 (144,144)
Purchase of common stock(19,134) 
 
 
 (19,134)
Payments of deferred financing costs(3,297) 
 
 
 (3,297)(14,034) 
 
 
 (14,034)
Dividends paid(8,344) 
 
 
 (8,344)(7,927) 
 
 
 (7,927)
Proceeds from governmental grant
 3,456
 
 
 3,456
Repayment of governmental grant
 (14,570) 
 
 (14,570)
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligation(2,726) 
 
 
 (2,726)(182) 
 
 
 (182)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, including excess tax benefit329
 
 
 
 329
Intercompany financing and advances(343,187) 168,076
 169,309
 5,802
 
125,412
 (157,944) 47,799
 (15,267) 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(174,614) 174,817
 97,194
 5,802
 103,199
Net cash used in financing activities(35,204) (185,385) (30,601) (15,267) (266,457)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
 5,362
 
 5,362

 
 (780) 
 (780)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(290) (388) (2,361) 
 (3,039)18,398
 23,936
 6,315
 
 48,649
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year3,110
 1,537
 27,390
 
 32,037
1,544
 201
 19,239
 
 20,984
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$2,820
 $1,149
 $25,029
 $
 $28,998
$19,942
 $24,137
 $25,554
 $
 $69,633



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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

23.QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
 Fiscal 2016 Fiscal 2015
 June 30 Sept. 30 
Dec. 31 (7)
 Mar. 31 (8) 
June 30 (3) (4)
 Sept. 30 
Dec. 31 (5) (6)
 Mar. 31
BUSINESS SEGMENT SALES               
Aerostructures$611,838
 $604,874
 $553,627
 $657,470
 $612,160
 $632,510
 $560,346
 $705,355
Aerospace Systems277,647
 280,155
 288,288
 320,705
 219,852
 288,902
 279,198
 301,165
Aftermarket Services74,745
 73,777
 78,127
 84,745
 67,608
 74,343
 80,690
 81,372
Inter-segment Elimination(4,592) (4,032) (6,176) (5,126) (2,715) (1,632) (2,817) (7,615)
TOTAL SALES$959,638
 $954,774
 $913,866
 $1,057,794
 $896,905
 $994,123
 $917,417
 $1,080,277
GROSS PROFIT (1)
$201,732
 $197,742
 $195,405
 $(420,767) $188,112
 $197,566
 $24,068
 $237,071
OPERATING INCOME               
Aerostructures$66,007
 $67,099
 $(187,265) $(1,220,618) $68,819
 $70,008
 $(104,231) $86,389
Aerospace Systems51,253
 46,140
 52,754
 66,373
 37,352
 46,214
 41,863
 58,613
Aftermarket Services9,987
 9,125
 12,402
 (6,537) 10,504
 11,620
 12,490
 13,317
Corporate(19,381) (12,317) (4,141) (21,987) 123,849
 (13,144) (11,388) (17,602)
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME$107,866
 $110,047
 $(126,250) $(1,182,769) $240,524
 $114,698
 (61,266) $140,717
                
NET INCOME$62,732
 $61,612
 $(88,649) $(1,083,655) $128,243
 $67,446
 (39,832) $82,840
                
Basic Earnings (Loss) per share$1.28
 $1.25
 $(1.80) $(22.01) $2.48
 $1.32
 $(0.79) $1.66
                
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per share (2)
$1.27
 $1.25
 $(1.80) $(22.01) $2.46
 $1.32
 $(0.79) $1.66
 Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2018
 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31 Mar. 31 June 30 Sept. 30 
Dec. 31 (2)
 
Mar. 31 (3)
BUSINESS SEGMENT SALES               
Integrated Systems$241,039
 $260,717
 $252,437
 $288,754
 $238,136
 $233,765
 $239,198
 $275,252
Aerospace Structures532,387
 528,367
 490,337
 511,314
 483,314
 447,771
 473,273
 550,371
Product Support66,215
 72,199
 71,446
 73,883
 66,433
 68,366
 68,039
 79,075
Inter-segment Elimination(6,741) (6,175) (6,325) (4,924) (6,194) (4,746) (5,264) (7,838)
TOTAL SALES$832,900
 $855,108
 $807,895
 $869,027
 $781,689
 $745,156
 $775,246
 $896,860
GROSS PROFIT (1)
$38,742
 $107,357
 $72,007
 $131,239
 $113,180
 $121,908
 $120,229
 $140,632
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)               
Integrated Systems$35,409
 $39,866
 $39,947
 $42,394
 $46,982
 $41,641
 $42,216
 $54,562
Aerospace Structures(79,587) (22,744) (49,813) (264) (22,488) (9,052) (193,155) (343,469)
Product Support7,669
 11,514
 11,421
 12,876
 8,437
 11,233
 12,399
 13,633
Corporate(30,039) (30,637) (18,488) (244,203) (33,899) (43,851) (15,666) (35,163)
TOTAL OPERATING LOSS$(66,548) $(2,001) $(16,933) $(189,197) $(968) $(29) $(154,206) $(310,437)
                
NET LOSS$(76,534) $(14,676) $(30,945) $(199,612) $(1,931) $(5,378) $(113,252) $(304,830)
                
Basic Loss per share$(1.54) $(0.30) $(0.62) $(4.01) $(0.04) $(0.11) $(2.29) $(6.16)
                
Diluted Loss per share$(1.54) $(0.30) $(0.62) $(4.01) $(0.04) $(0.11) $(2.29) $(6.16)

*Difference due to rounding.
(1)Gross profit includes depreciation.
(2)The sumIncludes impairment of the diluted earnings per share for the four quarters does not necessarily equal the total year diluted earnings per share due to the dilutive effectgoodwill of the potential common shares related to the convertible debt.$190,227 in Aerospace Structures.
(3)Includes the results of GE from June 27, 2014 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2015.
(4)Includes the Gain on Legal Settlement, net ($134,693).
(5)Includes the results of NAAS from October 17, 2014 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2015.
(6)Includes the results of Tulsa Programs from December 30, 2014 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2015, and a provision for forward losses of approximately $151,992 associated with our long-term contract on the 747-8 program.
(7)Includes the results of Fairchild from October 21, 2015 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2016 and impairment of intangible assetsgoodwill of $229,200.$345,000 in Aerospace Structures.
(8)Includes impairment of intangible assets of $645,161, forward losses on the Bombardier and 747-8 programs of $561,158 and restructuring of $80,956.






TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in thousands)

 
Balance at
beginning of
year
 
Additions
charged to
expense
 Additions(1) (Deductions)(2) 
Balance at
end of year
 
Balance at
beginning of
year
 
Additions
charged to
(income) expense
 Additions(1) (Deductions)(2) 
Balance at
end of year
For year ended March 31, 2016:          
For year ended March 31, 2019:          
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable $6,475
 2,028
 (47) (1,964) $6,492
 $4,032
 (495) 750
 (641) $3,646
For year ended March 31, 2015:          
For year ended March 31, 2018:          
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable $6,535
 171
 85
 (316) $6,475
 $4,559
 773
 (987) (313) $4,032
For year ended March 31, 2014:          
For year ended March 31, 2017:          
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable $5,372
 2,191
 6
 (1,034) $6,535
 $6,492
 202
 307
 (2,442) $4,559

(1)Additions consist of trade and other receivable recoveries and miscellaneous adjustments.
(2)Deductions represent write-offs of related account balances.

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
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As of March 31, 20162019, we completed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of March 31, 20162019.

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The management of Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph") is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Triumph's internal control system over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The 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 U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and 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 inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in condition, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Triumph's management assessed the effectiveness of Triumph's internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 20162019. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) ("COSO") in Internal Control—Integrated Framework. Based on management's assessment and those criteria, management believes that Triumph maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 20162019.
Management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of Triumph's internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Triumph Thermal Systems - Maryland, which was acquired in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. The acquisition, which is more fully discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2016, is included in the fiscal 2016 consolidated financial statements of Triumph Group, Inc. and represented total assets of approximately $61 million or 1% at March 31, 2016, and revenues of approximately $18 million or 0.5% for the year ended March 31, 2016. Under guidelines established by the SEC, companies are allowed to exclude acquisitions from their first assessment of internal control over financial reporting following the date of acquisition.
Triumph's independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has audited Triumph's effectiveness of Triumph's internal control over financial reporting. This report appears on the following page.

/s/ Daniel J. Crowley 
Daniel J. Crowley
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
/s/ Jeffrey L. McRaeJames F. McCabe, Jr. 
Jeffrey L. McRaeJames F. McCabe, Jr.
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
/s/ Thomas A. Quigley, III 
Thomas A. Quigley, III
Vice President and Controller
 
May 27, 201623, 2019

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

TheTo the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Triumph Group, Inc.

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Triumph Group, Inc.'s’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016,2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control—IntegratedControl-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) ("the(the COSO criteria")criteria). In our opinion, Triumph Group, Inc.'s (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2019, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB"), the consolidated balance sheets of Triumph Group, Inc. as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ (deficit) equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) and our report dated May 23, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible 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 Over Financial Reporting.Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the 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 audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company'scompany’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'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) 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 expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company'scompany’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.
As indicated in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Triumph Thermal Systems - Maryland, which is included in the fiscal year 2016 consolidated financial statements of Triumph Group, Inc. and constituted $61 million and $0.1 million of total and net assets, respectively, as of March 31, 2016, and $18 million and $0.1 million of revenues and net loss, respectively, for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Triumph Group, Inc. also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Triumph Thermal Systems - Maryland.
In our opinion, Triumph Group, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Triumph Group, Inc., as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2016, of Triumph Group, Inc. and our report dated May 27, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

 /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 27, 201623, 2019

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In addition to management's evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures as discussed above, we continue to review and enhance our policies and procedures for internal control over financial reporting.
We have developed and implemented a formal set of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting in accordance with the SEC's rules regarding management's report on internal controls. As a result of continued review and testing by management and by our internal and independent auditors, or as a result of newly adopted accounting standards, additional changes may be made to our internal controls and procedures. However, we did not make any changes to our internal control over financial reporting in the fourth quarter of fiscal 20162019 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.Other Information
None.

PART III
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required for directors is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement for our 20162019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which shall be filed within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year (the "20162019 Proxy Statement"). Information required by this item concerning executive officers is included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting ComplianceReports
The information required regarding Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.
Code of Business Conduct
The information required regarding our Code of Business Conduct is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.
Stockholder Nominations
The information required with respect to any material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to the Company's board of directors is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.
Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert
The information required with respect to the Audit Committee and Audit Committee financial experts is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.

Item 11.Executive Compensation
The information required regarding executive compensationunder this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.

Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.

Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.

Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 20162019 Proxy Statement.








PART IV
Item 15.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Financial Statements
(1) The following consolidated financial statements are included in Item 8 of this report:

  
Triumph Group, Inc.Page

(2) The following financial statement schedule is included in this report:
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All other schedules have been omitted as not applicable or because the information is included elsewhere in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.
(3) The following is a list of exhibits. Where so indicated, by footnote, exhibits which were previously filed are incorporated by reference.
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
2.1Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 23, 2010, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc., Spitfire Merger Corporation and TC Group, L.L.C., as the Holder Representative8-K001-122352.1March 23, 2010
3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph Group, Inc.10-K001-122353.1May 22, 2009
3.1.1Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph Group, Inc.8-K001-122353.1July 20, 2012
3.2Amended and Restated By-Laws of Triumph Group, Inc.8-K/A001-122353.2August 2, 2012
4.1Form of certificate evidencing Common Stock of Triumph Group, Inc.S-1333-107774August 23, 1996
4.2Indenture, dated as of September 18, 2006, between Triumph Group, Inc. and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. relating to the 2.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 20268-K001-122354.1September 22, 2006
4.2.1Form of the 2.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Note Due 2026 (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2September 22, 2006
4.3Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2006, between Triumph Group, Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC8-K001-122354.3September 22, 2006
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
10-K001-122353.1May 22, 2009
8-K001-122353.1July 20, 2012
8-K001-122353.1March 13, 2019
8-K001-122353.1April 26, 2019
8-K001-122354.2March 13, 2019
8-K001-122354.1March 1, 2013
8-K001-122354.2March 1, 2013
8-K001-122354.1June 5, 2014
8-K001-122354.2June 5, 2014

Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
4.4Indenture, dated as of November 16, 2009, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017.8-K001-122354.1November 19, 2009
4.4.1Form of 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (included as Exhibit A to Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2November 19, 2009
4.5Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 16, 2009, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., the Guarantors party thereto, and the other parties thereto.8-K001-122354.3November 19, 2009
4.6Indenture, dated as of June 16, 2010, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to the 8.625% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 20188-K001-122354.1June 22, 2010
4.7Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2010, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., the Guarantors party thereto and the other parties thereto8-K001-122354.3June 22, 2010
4.8Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2013, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee8-K001-122354.1March 1, 2013
4.8.1Form of 4.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2021(included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2March 1, 2013
4.9Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 26, 2013 between Triumph Group, Inc. and the parties named therein8-K001-122354.3March 1, 2013
4.10Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2014, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee8-K001-122354.1June 5, 2014
4.10.1Form of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2022 (included as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2June 5, 2014
4.11Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 3, 2014, between Triumph Group, Inc. and parties named therein8-K001-122354.3June 5, 2014
4.12
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 18, 2016 by and among Triumph Group, Inc., the guarantors signatory thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to the 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021

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10.1Amended and Restated Directors’ Stock Incentive Plan10-K001-1223510.1May 29, 2012
10.1.1Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated Directors’ Stock Incentive Plan10-K001-1223510.2May 30, 2013
10.2
Triumph Group, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*
10-K001-1223510.3May 30, 2013
10.2.1Form of Stock Award Agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.7May 22, 2009
10.2.2Form of letter confirming Stock Award Agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.8May 22, 2009
10.3Triumph Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan effective January 1, 2003*10-K001-1223510.17June 12, 2003
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
10-K001-122354.12May 27, 2016
8-K001-122354.1August 18, 2017
8-K001-122354.2August 18, 2017
8-K001-122354.3March 13, 2019
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10-K001-1223510.1May 29, 2012
10-K001-1223510.2May 30, 2013
10-K001-1223510.3May 30, 2013
10-K001-1223510.7May 22, 2009
10-K001-1223510.8May 22, 2009
10-K001-1223510.17June 12, 2003
8-K001-1223510.1November 15, 2016
8-K001-1223510.1August 12, 2008
8-K001-1223510.1June 25, 2010
10-Q001-1223510.1November 5, 2010
10-K001-1223510.22May 18, 2011
10-K001-1223510.23May 18, 2011
8-K001-1223510.1March 1, 2013

Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
10.4Compensation for the non-employee members of the Board of Directors of Triumph Group, Inc.10-K001-1223510.6May 30, 2013
10.5Description of the Triumph Group, Inc. Annual Cash Bonus Plan*8-K001-1223510.1July 31, 2007
10.6Change of Control Employment Agreements with: Richard C. Ill and John B. Wright, II.8-K001-1223510.1 and 10.3March 13, 2008
10.7Form of Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated August 7, 2008, by and among the Triumph Group, Inc., as Initial Servicer, Triumph Receivables, LLC, as Seller, the various Purchasers and Purchase Agents from time to time party thereto and PNC National Association, as Administrative Agent.8-K001-1223510.1August 12, 2008
10.8Stockholders Agreement, dated as of March 23, 2010, among Triumph Group, Inc., Carlyle Partners III, L.P., Carlyle Partners II, L.P., Carlyle International Partners II, L.P., Carlyle-Aerostructures Partners, L.P., CHYP Holdings, L.L.C., Carlyle-Aerostructures Partners II, L.P., CP III Coinvestment, L.P., C/S International Partners, Carlyle-Aerostructures International Partners, L.P., Carlyle-Contour Partners, L.P., Carlyle SBC Partners II, L.P., Carlyle International Partners III, L.P., Carlyle-Aerostructures Management, L.P., Carlyle-Contour International Partners, L.P., Carlyle Investment Group, L.P. and TC Group, L.L.C8-K001-1223510.1March 23, 2010
10.9Third Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2010, by and among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and PNC Bank, National Association8-K001-1223510.1June 25, 2010
10.10Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan, effective September 28, 2010 *10-Q001-1223510.1November 5, 2010
10.11Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc. executives they are eligible to participate in the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan *10-K001-1223510.22May 18, 2011
10.12Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc. executives they have earned an award under the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan and the amount of the award *10-K001-1223510.23May 18, 2011
10.13Sixth Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2013, by and among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and PNC Bank, National Association8-K001-1223510.1March 1, 2013
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
8-K001-1223510.1November 25, 2013
8-K001-1223510.2November 25, 2013
8-K001-1223599.1June 12, 2017
10-K001-1223510.24May 19, 2014
8-K001-1223510.1November 26, 2014
10-Q001-1223510.1February 9, 2015
8-K001-1223510.1May 7, 2015
10-Q001-1223510.1August 4, 2015
8-K001-1223510.1April 7, 2016
8-K001-1223510.1May 4, 2016
8-K001-1223510.1July 27, 2016
10-Q001-1223510.1November 9, 2016
8-K001-1223510.2November 15, 2016

Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
10.14Form of Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2013, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., and the other Borrowers party thereto and the Guarantors party thereto and the Banks party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Capital Markets LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, RBC Capital Markets, RBS Citizens, N.A., and Santander Bank, N.A., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, and Santander Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agents, the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, U.S. Bank National Association, TD Bank, N.A., and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Documentation Agents8-K001-1223510.1November 25, 2013
10.15Form of Second Amended and Restated Guarantee and Collateral Agreement made by Triumph Group, Inc., and certain of its Subsidiaries in favor of PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent for the other Secured Parties identified herein, dated as of November 19, 20138-K001-1223510.2November 25, 2013
10.16Triumph Group, Inc. 2013 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.23May 19, 2014
10.17Form of letter regarding eligibility to participate in the Triumph Group, Inc. Restricted Stock Plan*10-K001-1223510.24May 19, 2014
10.18Form of letter regarding grant of award under the Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.25May 19, 2014
10.19Tenth Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of November 25, 20148-K001-1223510.1November 26, 2014
10.20Third Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 2015, by and among Triumph Group, Inc. and the other Borrowers party thereto and the Guarantors party thereto and the Banks party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent10-Q001-1223510.1February 9, 2015
10.21Separation letter agreement between Triumph Group, Inc. and Jeffry D. Frisby, dated April 7, 2015*8-K001-1223510.1April 8, 2015
10.22The First Amendment of the Triumph Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of May 1, 2015*8-K001-1223510.1May 7, 2015
10.23First Amendment to Triumph Group, Inc. 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan*10-Q001-1223510.1August 4, 2015
10.24Consulting Agreement between Triumph Group, Inc. and Richard C. Ill, dated as of January 4, 2016*8-K001-1223510.1January 7, 2016
10.25Employment agreement between Triumph Group, Inc. and Daniel J. Crowley, dated as of April 1, 2016*8-K001-1223510.1April 7, 2016
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
8-K001-1223510.1May 10, 2017
10-K/A001-1223510.34May 26, 2017
10-K/A001-1223510.35May 26, 2017
8-K001-1223510.2November 15, 2016
8-K001-1223510.1November 7, 2017
10-Q001-1223510.1November 8, 2017
10-Q001-1223510.1February 7, 2018
8-K001-1223510.1June 4, 2018
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8-K001-1223510.2June 4, 2018
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8-K001-1223510.1July 20, 2018
8-K/A001-1223510.1January 25, 2019
8-K/A001-1223510.2January 25, 2019
8-K/A001-1223510.1February 22, 2019
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Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
10.26Form of Sixth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 3, 20168-K001-1223510.1May 4, 2016
21.1Subsidiaries of Triumph Group, Inc.####
23.1Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm####
31.1Principal Executive Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.####
31.2Principal Financial Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.####
32.1Principal Executive Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.########
32.2Principal Financial Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.########
101The following financial information from Triumph Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and 2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (v) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.####
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
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In accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulations S-K, copies of specific instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Company or its subsidiaries are not filed herewith. Pursuant to this regulation, we hereby agree to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request
*Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
#Filed herewith
##Furnished herewith
     
Item 16.    Form 10-K Summary
The Registrant has elected not to include a summary.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

  TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
     /s//s/ Daniel J. Crowley
Dated:May 27, 201623, 2019By:
Daniel J. Crowley
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ Daniel J. Crowley 
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
May 27, 201623, 2019
Daniel J. Crowley 
/s/ Jeffrey L. McRaeJames F. McCabe, Jr. 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
May 27, 201623, 2019
Jeffrey L. McRaeJames F. McCabe, Jr. 
/s/ Thomas A. Quigley III 
Vice President and Controller (Principal
Accounting Officer)
May 27, 201623, 2019
Thomas A. Quigley III 
/s/ Ralph E. Eberhart Chairman and DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
Ralph E. Eberhart 
/s/ Paul Bourgon DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
  Paul Bourgon 
/s/ John G. DrosdickDaniel P. Garton DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
John G. Drosdick
/s/ Richard C. GozonDirectorMay 27, 2016
Richard C. GozonDaniel P. Garton 
/s/ Dawne S. Hickton DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
Dawne S. Hickton 
/s/ Richard C. IllLarry O. Spencer DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
Richard C. IllLarry O. Spencer 
/s/ William L. Mansfield DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
William L. Mansfield 
/s/ Adam J. Palmer DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
Adam J. Palmer 
/s/ Joseph M. Silvestri DirectorMay 27, 201623, 2019
Joseph M. Silvestri 
/s/ George SimpsonDirectorMay 27, 2016
George Simpson


EXHIBIT INDEX


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Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
2.1Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 23, 2010, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc., Spitfire Merger Corporation and TC Group, L.L.C., as the Holder Representative8-K001-122352.1March 23, 2010
3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph Group, Inc.10-K001-122353.1May 22, 2009
3.1.1Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph Group, Inc.8-K001-122353.1July 20, 2012
3.2Amended and Restated By-Laws of Triumph Group, Inc.8-K/A001-122353.2August 2, 2012
4.1Form of certificate evidencing Common Stock of Triumph Group, Inc.S-1333-107774August 23, 1996
4.2Indenture, dated as of September 18, 2006, between Triumph Group, Inc. and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. relating to the 2.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes Due 20268-K001-122354.1September 22, 2006
4.2.1Form of the 2.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Note Due 2026 (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2September 22, 2006
4.3Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2006, between Triumph Group, Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC8-K001-122354.3September 22, 2006
4.4Indenture, dated as of November 16, 2009, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to the 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017.8-K001-122354.1November 19, 2009
4.4.1Form of 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (included as Exhibit A to Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2November 19, 2009
4.5Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 16, 2009, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., the Guarantors party thereto, and the other parties thereto.8-K001-122354.3November 19, 2009
4.6Indenture, dated as of June 16, 2010, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to the 8.625% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 20188-K001-122354.1June 22, 2010
4.7Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2010, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., the Guarantors party thereto and the other parties thereto8-K001-122354.3June 22, 2010
4.8Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2013, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee8-K001-122354.1March 1, 2013
4.8.1Form of 4.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2021(included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2March 1, 2013
4.9Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 26, 2013 between Triumph Group, Inc. and the parties named therein8-K001-122354.3March 1, 2013

Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
4.10Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2014, between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee8-K001-122354.1June 5, 2014
4.10.1Form of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2022 (included as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed as Exhibit 4.1)8-K001-122354.2June 5, 2014
4.11Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 3, 2014, between Triumph Group, Inc. and parties named therein8-K001-122354.3June 5, 2014
4.12
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 18, 2016 by and among Triumph Group, Inc., the guarantors signatory thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, relating to the 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021

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10.1Amended and Restated Directors’ Stock Incentive Plan10-K001-1223510.1May 29, 2012
10.1.1Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated Directors’ Stock Incentive Plan10-K001-1223510.2May 30, 2013
10.2
Triumph Group, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*
10-K001-1223510.3May 30, 2013
10.2.1Form of Stock Award Agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.7May 22, 2009
10.2.2Form of letter confirming Stock Award Agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.8May 22, 2009
10.3Triumph Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan effective January 1, 2003*10-K001-1223510.17June 12, 2003
10.4Compensation for the non-employee members of the Board of Directors of Triumph Group, Inc.10-K001-1223510.6May 30, 2013
10.5Description of the Triumph Group, Inc. Annual Cash Bonus Plan*8-K001-1223510.1July 31, 2007
10.6Change of Control Employment Agreements with: Richard C. Ill and John B. Wright, II.8-K001-1223510.1 and 10.3March 13, 2008
10.7Form of Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated August 7, 2008, by and among the Triumph Group, Inc., as Initial Servicer, Triumph Receivables, LLC, as Seller, the various Purchasers and Purchase Agents from time to time party thereto and PNC National Association, as Administrative Agent.8-K001-1223510.1August 12, 2008
10.8Stockholders Agreement, dated as of March 23, 2010, among Triumph Group, Inc., Carlyle Partners III, L.P., Carlyle Partners II, L.P., Carlyle International Partners II, L.P., Carlyle-Aerostructures Partners, L.P., CHYP Holdings, L.L.C., Carlyle-Aerostructures Partners II, L.P., CP III Coinvestment, L.P., C/S International Partners, Carlyle-Aerostructures International Partners, L.P., Carlyle-Contour Partners, L.P., Carlyle SBC Partners II, L.P., Carlyle International Partners III, L.P., Carlyle-Aerostructures Management, L.P., Carlyle-Contour International Partners, L.P., Carlyle Investment Group, L.P. and TC Group, L.L.C8-K001-1223510.1March 23, 2010

Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
10.9Third Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2010, by and among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and PNC Bank, National Association8-K001-1223510.1June 25, 2010
10.10Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan, effective September 28, 2010*10-Q001-1223510.1November 5, 2010
10.11Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc. executives they are eligible to participate in the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan *10-K001-1223510.22May 18, 2011
10.12Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc. executives they have earned an award under the Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan and the amount of the award *10-K001-1223510.23May 18, 2011
10.13Sixth Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2013, by and among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and PNC Bank, National Association *8-K001-1223510.1March 1, 2013
10.14Form of Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2013, by and among Triumph Group, Inc., and the other Borrowers party thereto and the Guarantors party thereto and the Banks party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Capital Markets LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, RBC Capital Markets, RBS Citizens, N.A., and Santander Bank, N.A., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Royal Bank of Canada, Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, and Santander Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agents, the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, U.S. Bank National Association, TD Bank, N.A., and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Documentation Agents8-K001-1223510.1November 25, 2013
10.15Form of Second Amended and Restated Guarantee and Collateral Agreement made by Triumph Group, Inc., and certain of its Subsidiaries in favor of PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent for the other Secured Parties identified herein, dated as of November 19, 20138-K001-1223510.2November 25, 2013
10.16Triumph Group, Inc. 2013 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.23May 19, 2014
10.17Form of letter regarding eligibility to participate in the Triumph Group, Inc. Restricted Stock Plan*10-K001-1223510.24May 19, 2014
10.18Form of letter regarding grant of award under the Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan*10-K001-1223510.25May 19, 2014
10.19Tenth Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of November 25, 20148-K001-1223510.1November 26, 2014

Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionIncorporated by Reference to
FormFile No.Exhibit(s)Filing Date
10.20Third Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 2015, by and among Triumph Group, Inc. and the other Borrowers party thereto and the Guarantors party thereto and the Banks party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent10-Q001-1223510.1February 9, 2015
10.21Separation letter agreement between Triumph Group, Inc. and Jeffry D. Frisby, dated April 7, 2015*8-K001-1223510.1April 8, 2015
10.22The First Amendment of the Triumph Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, effective as of May 1, 2015*8-K001-1223510.1May 7, 2015
10.23First Amendment to Triumph Group, Inc. 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan*10-Q001-1223510.1August 4, 2015
10.24Consulting Agreement between Triumph Group, Inc. and Richard C. Ill, dated as of January 4, 2016*8-K001-1223510.1January 7, 2016
10.25Employment agreement between Triumph Group, Inc. and Daniel J. Crowley, dated as of April 1, 2016*8-K001-1223510.1April 7, 2016
10.26Form of Sixth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 3, 20168-K001-1223510.1May 4, 2016
21.1Subsidiaries of Triumph Group, Inc.####
23.1Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm####
31.1Principal Executive Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.####
31.2Principal Financial Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.####
32.1Principal Executive Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.########
32.2Principal Financial Officer Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.########
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The following financial information from Triumph Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and 2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (v) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulations S-K, copies of specific instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Company or its subsidiaries are not filed herewith. Pursuant to this regulation, we hereby agree to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request
*Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
#Filed herewith
##Furnished herewith


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