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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2020
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13        OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2018 OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________________ TO _________________.
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________________ TO _________________.
Commission File Number 1-7891
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware41-0222640
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
1400 West 94th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55431
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 887-3131
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $5.00 par valueDCINew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. xYes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). xYes oNo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging“emerging growth company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth companyo
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
o Yes xNo


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer'sissuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Common Stock,common stock, $5 Par Valuepar value - 129,873,356126,129,111 shares as of February 28, 2018.
May 29, 2020.






PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements

DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) EARNINGS
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
2020201920202019
Net sales$664.7
 $550.6
 $1,309.5
 $1,103.6
Net sales$629.7  $712.8  $1,964.4  $2,117.9  
Cost of sales445.8
 362.7
 866.3
 721.5
Cost of sales420.5  472.1  1,300.7  1,413.4  
Gross profit218.9
 187.9
 443.2
 382.1
Gross profit209.2  240.7  663.7  704.5  
Operating expenses137.3
 118.5
 270.9
 236.3
Operating expenses124.7  140.7  406.1  420.7  
Operating income81.6
 69.4
 172.3
 145.8
Operating income84.5  100.0  257.6  283.8  
Interest expense5.1
 4.8
 10.3
 9.6
Interest expense4.4  5.2  13.5  14.7  
Other expense (income), net0.1
 (1.7) 0.9
 (9.8)
Other income, netOther income, net(4.3) (4.7) (9.8) (7.3) 
Earnings before income taxes76.4
 66.3
 161.1
 146.0
Earnings before income taxes84.4  99.5  253.9  276.4  
Income taxes129.3
 19.8
 153.1
 41.5
Income taxes21.0  24.3  61.0  67.3  
Net (loss) earnings$(52.9) $46.5
 $8.0
 $104.5
Net earningsNet earnings$63.4  $75.2  $192.9  $209.1  
       
Weighted average shares – basic130.6
 132.9
 130.7
 133.2
Weighted average shares – basic126.9  128.2  127.0  128.5  
Weighted average shares – diluted130.6
 134.4
 132.8
 134.5
Weighted average shares – diluted127.7  130.0  128.5  130.4  
Net (loss) earnings per share – basic$(0.40) $0.35
 $0.06
 $0.78
Net (loss) earnings per share – diluted$(0.40) $0.35
 $0.06
 $0.78
       
Cash dividends paid per share$0.180
 $0.175
 $0.360
 $0.350
Net earnings per share – basicNet earnings per share – basic$0.50  $0.59  $1.52  $1.63  
Net earnings per share – dilutedNet earnings per share – diluted$0.50  $0.58  $1.50  $1.60  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
Net (loss) earnings$(52.9) $46.5
 $8.0
 $104.5
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
Foreign currency translation income (loss)55.5
 (8.4) 50.4
 (20.8)
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes of $(0.4), $(0.8), $(0.9) and $(1.8), respectively0.2
 1.3
 1.0
 3.7
(Loss) gain on hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes of $0.3, $0.1, $(0.9) and $(0.4), respectively(0.6) (0.3) 1.7
 0.7
Comprehensive income$2.2
 $39.1
 $61.1
 $88.1
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
Net earnings$63.4  $75.2  $192.9  $209.1  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation loss(35.3) (11.9) (24.8) (12.4) 
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes of $0.7, $(0.5), $0.4, and $(1.1), respectively(2.0) 1.2  —  3.3  
Derivatives:
Gain (loss) on hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes of $(0.9), $0.0, $(0.2) and $(0.3), respectively1.4  (0.2) 2.2  0.3  
Reclassifications of losses on hedging derivatives to net earnings, net of taxes of $(1.2), $0.1, $(1.9), and $0.2, respectively2.1  —  3.4  —  
Total derivatives3.5  (0.2) 5.6  0.3  
Net other comprehensive loss(33.8) (10.9) (19.2) (8.8) 
Comprehensive income$29.6  $64.3  $173.7  $200.3  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
April 30,
2020
July 31,
2019
Assets  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$326.5  $177.8  
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $5.3 and $4.8, respectively460.5  529.5  
Inventories, net346.5  332.8  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets87.0  82.5  
Total current assets1,220.5  1,122.6  
Property, plant and equipment, net614.3  588.9  
Right-of-use lease assets71.4  —  
Goodwill303.8  303.1  
Intangible assets, net65.3  70.9  
Deferred income taxes15.4  14.2  
Other long-term assets47.8  42.9  
Total assets$2,338.5  $2,142.6  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$8.1  $2.1  
Current maturities of long-term debt50.0  50.2  
Trade accounts payable202.7  237.5  
Current lease liabilities24.0  —  
Other current liabilities148.0  193.1  
Total current liabilities432.8  482.9  
Long-term debt735.1  584.4  
Non-current income taxes payable104.0  110.9  
Deferred income taxes18.6  13.2  
Long-term lease liabilities47.4  —  
Other long-term liabilities45.8  48.5  
Total liabilities1,383.7  1,239.9  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Redeemable non-controlling interest10.3  10.0  
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, NaN issued—  —  
Common stock, $5.00 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized, 151,643,194 shares issued758.2  758.2  
Retained earnings1,418.8  1,281.5  
Non-controlling interest5.7  5.4  
Stock-compensation plans14.0  21.7  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(212.1) (192.9) 
Treasury stock, 25,480,083 and 24,324,483 shares, respectively, at cost(1,040.1) (981.2) 
Total shareholders’ equity944.5  892.7  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$2,338.5  $2,142.6  
 January 31,
2018

 July 31,
2017

Assets 
  
Current assets: 
  
Cash and cash equivalents$362.2
 $308.4
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $8.5 and $8.7, respectively509.9
 497.7
Inventories, net344.9
 293.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets62.9
 51.4
Total current assets1,279.9
 1,151.0
Property, plant and equipment, net507.7
 484.6
Goodwill242.0
 238.1
Intangible assets, net38.2
 40.6
Deferred income taxes24.9
 30.3
Other long-term assets38.6
 35.1
Total assets$2,131.3
 $1,979.7
    
Liabilities and shareholders' equity   
Current liabilities:   
Short-term borrowings$17.7
 $23.3
Current maturities of long-term debt0.4
 50.6
Trade accounts payable200.0
 194.0
Other current liabilities216.9
 216.2
Total current liabilities435.0
 484.1
Long-term debt667.7
 537.3
Deferred income taxes4.7
 3.6
Other long-term liabilities197.0
 100.2
Total liabilities1,304.4
 1,125.2
    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

 

    
Shareholders' Equity:   
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
 
Common stock, $5.00 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized, 151,643,194 shares issued758.2
 758.2
Retained earnings1,016.4
 1,056.9
Non-controlling interests4.6
 4.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(103.9) (157.0)
Treasury stock, 21,784,693 and 21,037,353 shares, respectively, at cost(848.4) (808.0)
Total shareholders' equity826.9
 854.5
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,131.3
 $1,979.7
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
January 31,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2018
 2017
20202019
Operating Activities 
  
Operating Activities  
Net earnings$8.0
 $104.5
Net earnings$192.9  $209.1  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization37.9
 37.3
Depreciation and amortization64.6  59.8  
Deferred income taxes7.0
 (0.8)Deferred income taxes2.4  8.8  
Stock-based compensation expense9.6
 5.8
Stock-based compensation expense11.6  13.8  
Other, net98.1
 0.7
Other, net19.2  (8.5) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effect of acquired businesses(50.8) 22.0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effect of acquired businessChanges in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effect of acquired business(25.5) (59.8) 
Net cash provided by operating activities109.8
 169.5
Net cash provided by operating activities265.2  223.2  
   
Investing Activities   Investing Activities
Net expenditures on property, plant and equipment(45.8) (25.0)Net expenditures on property, plant and equipment(106.2) (112.4) 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired0.8
 (10.9)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired—  (96.0) 
Net cash used in investing activities(45.0) (35.9)Net cash used in investing activities(106.2) (208.4) 
   
Financing Activities   Financing Activities
Proceeds from long-term debt140.0
 
Proceeds from long-term debt262.7  145.0  
Repayments of long-term debt(60.2) (0.5)Repayments of long-term debt(111.1) (24.8) 
Change in short-term borrowings(4.1) 12.0
Change in short-term borrowings5.7  22.9  
Purchase of treasury stock(62.9) (51.8)Purchase of treasury stock(94.3) (104.4) 
Dividends paid(46.8) (46.3)Dividends paid(79.8) (72.9) 
Tax withholding for stock compensation transactions(2.2) (2.2)
Tax withholding payments for stock compensation transactionsTax withholding payments for stock compensation transactions(6.3) (4.1) 
Exercise of stock options13.6
 12.1
Exercise of stock options19.4  24.6  
Net cash used in financing activities(22.6) (76.7)Net cash used in financing activities(3.7) (13.7) 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash11.6
 (3.8)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(6.6) (2.0) 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents53.8
 53.1
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year308.4
 243.2
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsIncrease (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents148.7  (0.9) 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, beginning of period177.8  204.7  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$362.2
 $296.3
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$326.5  $203.8  
Supplemental Cash Flow InformationSupplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the year for:Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxesIncome taxes$59.5  $73.1  
InterestInterest$14.2  $14.2  
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing TransactionsSupplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing Transactions
Accrued property, plant and equipment additionsAccrued property, plant and equipment additions$9.9  $16.1  
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Non-
Controlling
Interest
Stock Compensation PlansAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
Balance January 31, 2020$758.2  $—  $1,354.1  $5.6  $14.5  $(178.3) $(1,013.7) $940.4  
Net earnings63.4  63.4  
Other comprehensive loss(33.8) (33.8) 
Treasury stock acquired(29.3) (29.3) 
Dividends declared0.1  0.1  
Stock compensation and other activity1.2  0.1  (0.5) 2.9  3.7  
Balance April 30, 2020$758.2  $—  $1,418.8  $5.7  $14.0  $(212.1) $(1,040.1) $944.5  
Balance January 31, 2019$758.2  $—  $1,202.7  $5.2  $21.1  $(147.7) $(966.9) $872.6  
Net earnings75.2  75.2  
Other comprehensive loss(10.9) (10.9) 
Treasury stock acquired(2.4) (2.4) 
Dividends declared0.1  0.1  
Stock compensation and other activity(2.0) 1.2  11.1  10.3  
Balance April 30, 2019$758.2  $—  $1,276.0  $5.2  $22.3  $(158.6) $(958.2) $944.9  

Nine Months Ended April 30, 2020 and 2019
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Non-
Controlling
Interest
Stock Compensation PlansAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
Balance July 31, 2019$758.2  $—  $1,281.5  $5.4  $21.7  $(192.9) $(981.2) $892.7  
Net earnings192.9  192.9  
Other comprehensive loss(19.2) (19.2) 
Treasury stock acquired(94.3) (94.3) 
Dividends declared ($0.42 per share)(53.0) (53.0) 
Stock compensation and other activity(2.6) 0.3  (7.7) 35.4  25.4  
Balance April 30, 2020$758.2  $—  $1,418.8  $5.7  $14.0  $(212.1) $(1,040.1) $944.5  
Balance July 31, 2018$758.2  $—  $1,122.1  $4.8  $21.3  $(149.8) $(898.8) $857.8  
Net earnings209.1  209.1  
Other comprehensive loss(8.8) (8.8) 
Treasury stock acquired(104.4) (104.4) 
Dividends declared ($0.38 per share)(48.3) (48.3) 
Stock compensation and other activity(6.9) 0.4  1.0  45.0  39.5  
Balance April 30, 2019$758.2  $—  $1,276.0  $5.2  $22.3  $(158.6) $(958.2) $944.9  

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statementsCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Donaldson Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples in the United States (GAAP) and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of earnings, comprehensive income, financial position, and cash flows and shareholders’ equity have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three and sixnine month periodperiods ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods. The year-end condensed balance sheetCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheet information was derived from the Company'sCompany’s audited financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. For further information, refer to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017.2019.
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosures regarding contingent assets and liabilities at period end and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
With the recent outbreak of coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has been declared by the World Health Organization to be a pandemic, management has evaluated the Company’s accounting estimates that require consideration of forecasted financial information, including its allowances for doubtful accounts and inventory obsolescence, the carrying value of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets. This assessment was conducted with current information, as well as consideration of future potential impacts of COVID-19 on the business as of April 30, 2020. Management determined that due to a majority of the Company’s business being deemed “essential” under applicable governmental orders otherwise restricting business activities, the limited downtime of certain operations and its ability to adapt and to continue to operate in the current environment, no triggering event for impairment existed at April 30, 2020. In addition, management completed its annual impairment assessment for goodwill and concluded there was no impairment.
However, because of uncertainties at this time with respect to the severity and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, the duration and terms of related governmental orders restricting activities, and the timing and pace of any economic recovery as COVID-19 impacts ultimately abate, management cannot predict with specificity the extent and duration of any future impact on the business and financial results from COVID-19. In addition, although most operations have continued, it is possible that they may not continue under future government orders, or may be subject to site-specific health and safety concerns which could require certain operations to be halted for some period. Accordingly, such impact could potentially result in impairments of assets and increases in allowances in future periods.
New Accounting Standards Recently Adopted In July 2015,February 2016, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-11, Inventory2016-02, Leases (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory842) (ASU 2015-11)2016-02), which amended the guidance requiring companies not using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) methodrequires lessees to measure inventory at the lower of costrecognize right-of-use assets and net realizable value rather than the lower of cost or market.lease liabilities for substantially all leases. This accounting guidance was effective for the Company in the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and the Company adopted the guidance on a modified retrospective basis. In December 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-20, Leases (Topic 842) Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors (ASU 2018-20), which amends ASU 2016-02, to provide additional guidance on accounting for certain expenses such as property taxes and insurance paid on behalf of the lessor by the lessee. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 20182020, and did not have an impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.increased assets and liabilities by $71.5 million, as of August 1, 2019. Refer to Note 17 for further discussion.
In March 2016,February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation2018-02, Income Statement - Stock CompensationReporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 718)220): ImprovementsReclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2018-02). The guidance allows a company to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09). This update simplifies several aspectselect to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings the stranded tax effects from the adoption of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, includingnew federal corporate tax rate that became effective January 1, 2018 as a result of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). The amount of the reclassification is calculated as the difference between the amount initially charged to other comprehensive income at the previously enacted tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilitiesrate that remains in AOCI and classification on the statement of cash flows.amount that would have been charged using the newly enacted tax rate, excluding any valuation allowance prior to tax reform. The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 was effective for the Company beginning2018-02 in the first quarter of fiscal 20182020 and the guidance affecting the effectiveelected to not reclassify tax rate was adopted prospectively. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flowseffects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. As such, there is also presented retrospectively with the guidance of this new standard and, for the six months ended January 31, 2017, resulted in an increase of $5.2 million to net cash provided by operating activities and a corresponding $5.2 million increase to net cash used in financing activities.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) (ASU 2016-15). The new guidance is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted, provided that all of the amendments are adopted in the same period. The guidance requires application using a retrospective transition method. The Company adopted ASU 2016-15 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and it did not have an impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (ASU 2016-16), which is intended to improve the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This update removes the current exception in GAAP prohibiting entities from recognizing current and deferred income tax expenses or benefits related to transfer of assets, other than inventory, within the consolidated entity. The current exception to defer the recognition of any taxno impact on the transfer of inventory within the consolidated entity until it is sold to a third party remains unaffected. ASU 2016-16 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-16 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and it did not have an impact on itsCompany’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (ASU 2017-09). The amendments in ASU 2017-09 provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. ASU 2017-09 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-09 in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and it did not have an impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
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New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09), which amended revenue recognition guidance to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers. The guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires expanded disclosures relating to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative disclosures are required about customer contracts, significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from the costs to obtain or fulfill a contract. InJune 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-10,2016-13). In November 2018, the FASB issued an update, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-12 and ASU 2016-20 to clarify, among other things,2018-19, that clarifies the implementation guidance related to principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company beginning


in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this update are to be applied on a retrospective basis, either to each prior reporting period presented or by presenting the cumulative effect of applying the update recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoptionscope of the standard in the amendments in ASU 2016-13. This guidance introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on its Consolidatedfinancial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. Financial Statements. A project team has been established, has conducted surveys of the businessesinstruments impacted include accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost and is performing revenue contract analyses to gather information and identify where potential differences could result in applying the requirements of the new standard. Based on the results of the surveys and contract analyses, the Company will assess the financial impact of the new standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements and determine the method of adoption.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), which amends the guidance requiring companies to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than twelve months.other off-balance sheet credit exposures. The new guidance will require companies to record both capital and operating leases on the balance sheet. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on a modified retrospective basis, and2021, with early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-022016-13 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In January 2017,April 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations: Clarifying2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815 Derivatives and Hedging and Topic 825, Financial Instruments (ASU 2019-04). This guidance clarifies the Definitionstandards on credit losses (Topic 326), derivatives and hedging (Topic 815), and recognition and measurement of a Business (ASU 2017-01)financial instruments (Topic 825). The new guidance provides a more robust framework to use in determining when a set of assets and activities is a business. The amendments provide more consistency in applying the guidance, reduce the costs of application and make the definition of a business more operable. ASU 2017-01 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The Company does not expect the application of ASU 2017-01 will have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) (ASU 2017-07). The new guidance requires employers to disaggregate and present separately the current service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost within the consolidated statement of earnings. ASU 2017-07 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and2021, with early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-072019-04 on its Consolidated Statements of Earnings.Financial Statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives
Note 2. Acquisitions and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (ASU 2017-12), which improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance. The guidance expands the ability to hedge non-financial and financial risk components, reduces complexity in fair value hedges of interest rate risk, eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, as well as eases certain hedge effectiveness assessment requirements. ASU 2017-12 is effective for the Company beginning inDivestitures
In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-12 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 2. Acquisitions
On May 1, 2017,2019, the Company acquired 100%88% of the shares of Hy-Pro Corporation (Hy-Pro). Hy-Pro designs and manufactures filtration systems and replacement filtersBOFA International LTD (BOFA), headquartered in the United Kingdom, for stationary hydraulic and industrial lubrication applications. Hy-Pro has manufacturing locations in Anderson, Indiana and Vancouver, Washington. Totalcash consideration forof $98.2 million less cash acquired of $2.2 million. In the transaction was $21.9 million after recording a working capital adjustment in accordance with the purchase agreement. The Company received cash of $0.8 million for this adjustment during the firstfourth quarter of fiscal 2018, which reduced the purchase price and goodwill by a corresponding amount.
On August 31, 2016,2019, the Company acquired an additional 3% of the net assetsshares, increasing its ownership to 91%. BOFA designs, develops and manufactures fume extraction systems across a wide range of Industrias Partmo S.A. (Partmo)industrial air filtration applications. The acquisition allowed the Company to accelerate its long-term global growth in Colombia. Partmo isthe fume collection business and add additional filtration technology to the Company’s existing product lines.
On February 21, 2020, the Company received a leading manufacturer of replacement air, lube and fuel filters in Colombia for medium and heavy duty engines. Total considerationbinding offer from Nelson Global Products for the transaction was $12.1 million.purchase of the Company’s Exhaust and Emissions business. The Company continues to work through the process and will provide an update at a future date.
For the two acquisitions that occurred during the year ended July 31, 2017, the Company acquired $18.1 million of net tangible assets, $8.6 million of intangible assets that had estimated useful lives ranging from seven to twenty years at the time of acquisition and $7.3 million of goodwill. Pro forma financial information for these acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the Company's consolidated results of operations.


Note 3. Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
The components of net inventories are as follows (in millions):
January 31,
2018

 July 31,
2017

April 30,
2020
July 31,
2019
Raw materials$111.3
 $96.3
Raw materials$114.8  $114.7  
Work in process26.0
 19.7
Work in process35.6  33.0  
Finished products207.6
 177.5
Finished products196.1  185.1  
Inventories, net$344.9
 $293.5
Inventories, net$346.5  $332.8  
The components of net property, plant and equipment are as follows (in millions):
April 30,
2020
July 31,
2019
Land$23.7  $24.2  
Buildings346.3  325.3  
Machinery and equipment834.9  813.5  
Computer software143.9  142.8  
Construction in progress137.5  114.3  
Less: accumulated depreciation(872.0) (831.2) 
Property, plant and equipment, net$614.3  $588.9  


 January 31,
2018

 July 31,
2017

Land$21.3
 $20.6
Buildings305.6
 292.5
Machinery and equipment910.3
 866.8
Construction in progress65.6
 48.9
Less: accumulated depreciation(795.1) (744.2)
Property, plant and equipment, net$507.7
 $484.6
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Note 4. Earnings Per Share
The Company’s basic net (loss) earnings per share is computed by dividing net (loss) earnings by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares. The Company’s diluted net (loss) earnings per share is computed by dividing net (loss) earnings by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares and common share equivalents relating to stock options and stock incentive plans. All common share equivalents were excluded from the diluted net (loss) earnings per share calculation for the three months ended January 31, 2018 because the Company incurred a net loss for the period. Certain outstanding options were excluded from the diluted net (loss) earnings per share calculations for the other periods because their exercise prices are greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock during those periods. Options excluded from the diluted net (loss) earnings per share calculationcalculations were 2.22.5 million and 0.11.7 million for the three and sixnine months ended January 31, 2018, respectively. Options excluded from the diluted net (loss) earnings per share calculationApril 30, 2020, respectively, and were 1.60.8 million for the three and sixnine months ended January 31, 2017.April 30, 2019.
The following table presents the information necessary to calculate basic and diluted net earnings per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share computation$63.4  $75.2  $192.9  $209.1  
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted average common shares – basic126.9  128.2  127.0  128.5  
Dilutive impact of share-based awards0.8  1.8  1.5  1.9  
Weighted average common shares – diluted127.7  130.0  128.5  130.4  
Net earnings per share – basic$0.50  $0.59  $1.52  $1.63  
Net earnings per share – diluted$0.50  $0.58  $1.50  $1.60  
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
Net (loss) earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share computation$(52.9) $46.5
 $8.0
 $104.5
        
Weighted average common shares outstanding:       
Weighted average common shares – basic130.6
 132.9
 130.7
 133.2
Dilutive impact of share based awards
 1.5
 2.1
 1.3
Weighted average common shares – diluted130.6
 134.4
 132.8
 134.5
        
Net (loss) earnings per share – basic$(0.40) $0.35
 $0.06
 $0.78
Net (loss) earnings per share – diluted$(0.40) $0.35
 $0.06
 $0.78

Note 5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually, during the third quarter of the fiscal year, or more frequently if an event occursevents or changes in circumstances changeindicate that would indicate impairment.the asset may be impaired. The Company performed its annual impairment assessment during the third quarter of fiscal 2017. The results


2020 and did not record any impairment as a result of this assessment were that the estimated fair values of the reporting units to which goodwill is assigned continued to exceed the corresponding carrying values of the reporting units, resulting in no goodwill impairment.assessment.
The following is a reconciliation of goodwill by reportable segment for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 (in millions):
 Engine
Products
Industrial
Products
Total
Balance as of July 31, 2019$84.5  $218.6  $303.1  
Goodwill acquired—  —  —  
Currency translation(0.4) 1.1  0.7  
Balance as of April 30, 2020$84.1  $219.7  $303.8  
 
Engine
Products
 
Industrial
Products
 
Total
Goodwill
Balance as of July 31, 2017$84.3
 $153.8
 $238.1
Goodwill acquired0.6
 
 0.6
Foreign exchange translation0.4
 2.9
 3.3
Balance as of January 31, 2018$85.3
 $156.7
 $242.0

The following is a reconciliation oftable summarizes the net intangible assets for the six months ended January 31, 2018asset classes as of April 30, 2020 (in millions):
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationTotal
Customer relationships$101.8  $(47.9) $53.9  
Patents, trademarks and technology22.4  (11.0) 11.4  
Total intangible assets, net$124.2  $(58.9) $65.3  

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 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Intangible Assets
Balance as of July 31, 2017$106.6
 $(66.0) $40.6
Amortization expense
 (2.8) (2.8)
Foreign exchange translation(2.2) 2.6
 0.4
Balance as of January 31, 2018$104.4
 $(66.2) $38.2
The following table summarizes the net intangible asset classes as of July 31, 2019 (in millions):
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationTotal
Customer relationships$101.5  $(43.3) $58.2  
Patents, trademarks and technology22.3  (9.6) 12.7  
Total intangible assets, net$123.8  $(52.9) $70.9  
Amortization expense was $2.1 million and $6.4 million for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2020, respectively, and was $2.1 million and $5.6 million for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2019, respectively.
Note 6. Revenue
The Company recognizes revenue on a wide range of filtration solutions sold to customers in many industries around the world. Most of the Company’s performance obligations within customer sales contracts are for manufactured filtration systems and replacement parts. The Company also performs limited services and installation. Customer contracts may include multiple performance obligations and the transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price.
Revenue Disaggregation
Net sales disaggregated by geography based on the location where the customer’s order was placed are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
United States$265.2  $301.5  $819.6  $896.0  
Europe, Middle East and Africa182.1  208.0  570.9  611.7  
Asia Pacific134.9  146.8  412.8  443.4  
Latin America47.5  56.5  161.1  166.8  
   Total net sales$629.7  $712.8  $1,964.4  $2,117.9  
See Note 16 for net sales disaggregated by segment.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
The satisfaction of performance obligations and the resulting recognition of revenue typically correspond with billing the customer. In limited circumstances, the customer may be billed at a time later than when revenue is recognized, resulting in contract assets, which are reported in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract assets were $14.8 million and $12.4 million as of April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019, respectively. In other limited circumstances, the Company will require a down payment from the customer prior to the satisfaction of performance obligations. The circumstances result in contract liabilities, or deferred revenue, which is reported in other current liabilities or other long-term liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, depending on when revenue is expected to be recognized. Contract liabilities were $13.3 million and $10.4 million as of April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019, respectively.
The Company will recognize revenue in future periods related to remaining performance obligations for certain open contracts. Generally, these contracts have terms of one year or less. The amount of revenue related to unsatisfied performance obligations in which the original duration of the contract is greater than one year is not significant.
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Note 7. Warranty
The Company estimates warranty expense on certain products at the time of sale. The following is a reconciliation of warranty reserves included in other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities, for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 and 20172019 (in millions):
Six Months Ended
January 31,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2018
 2017
20202019
Balance at beginning of period$14.6
 $11.9
Balance at beginning of period$11.2  $18.9  
Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period1.5
 1.5
Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period2.0  1.6  
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)1.1
 3.8
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)(0.9) (2.0) 
Less: settlements made during the period(2.6) (2.5)Less: settlements made during the period(2.5) (6.9) 
Balance at end of period$14.6
 $14.7
Balance at end of period$9.8  $11.6  
There were no individually material specific warranty matters accrued for or significant settlements made in the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 or 2017. The Company’s warranty matters are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, liquidity or financial position.2019.
Note 7.8. Stock-Based Compensation
On November 22, 2019, at the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company’s stockholders approved the adoption of the 2019 Master Stock Incentive Plan (2019 Plan). As of November 22, 2019, the 2019 Plan replaced the 2010 Master Stock Incentive Plan (2010 Plan).
Consistent with the 2010 Plan, the 2019 Plan allows for granting of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalents, and other stock-based awards.
Stock Options
When options are granted the option exercise price is equivalent to the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. Options are generally exercisable for up to 10 years from the date of grant and vest in equal increments over three years.
The following table summarizes expenses associated with stock options during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2020201920202019
Pretax compensation expense associated with stock options$1.3  $1.4  $9.0  $8.3  
Tax benefits associated with stock options$0.3  $0.3  $1.4  $1.7  
Stock-based employee compensation expense is recognized using the fair-value method for all awards.method. The Company determines the fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Options are granted whereby the option exercise price is equivalent to the market price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2018, the Company recorded pretax stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options of $1.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively, and recorded $0.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of related tax benefits. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2017, the Company recorded pretax stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options of $3.8 million and $4.9 million, respectively, and recorded $1.3 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of related tax benefits. In addition, for the three and six months ended January 31, 2018, the Company recorded expense associated with performance-based awards of $1.0 million and $3.7 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2017, the Company recorded expense associated with performance-based awards of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively.


The following table summarizes stock option activity during the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018:April 30, 2020:
Options
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Options
Outstanding
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Outstanding as of July 31, 20176,685,551
 $32.60
Outstanding as of July 31, 2019Outstanding as of July 31, 20196,531,250  $39.66  
Granted877,050
 $45.69
Granted929,941  51.96  
Exercised(530,916) $26.32
Exercised(667,564) 29.79  
Canceled(21,193) $37.60
Canceled(79,279) 52.37  
Outstanding as of January 31, 20187,010,492
 $34.70
Outstanding as of April 30, 2020Outstanding as of April 30, 20206,714,348  $42.19  
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017April 30, 2020 was $11.8 million and $8.6 million, respectively.$15.3 million. The weighted average fair value for options granted during the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 and 20172019 was $9.29$10.94 and $10.09$12.27 per share, respectively.
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of January 31, 2018:
Range of Exercise Prices Number Outstanding 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price of Outstanding Options
 
Number
Exercisable
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price of Exercisable Options
$ 0.00 to $22.69 983,883
 1.54 $19.68
 983,883
 $19.68
$22.70 to $28.69 861,049
 7.86 $28.06
 567,606
 $28.05
$28.70 to $34.69 1,383,480
 3.92 $31.64
 1,366,082
 $31.64
$34.70 to $40.69 1,380,549
 5.64 $37.03
 1,370,383
 $37.03
$40.70 and above 2,401,531
 8.34 $43.65
 947,730
 $42.39
  7,010,492
 5.92 $34.70
 5,235,684
 $32.36
As of January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, the aggregate intrinsic value of options both outstanding and exercisable was $111.9 million and $95.8 million, respectively.
$31.8 million. As of January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, there was $9.9$8.6 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options granted underand is expected to be recognized over the remaining vesting period.
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Performance-based awards
Consistent with the 2010 Master Stock Incentive Plan.Plan, the 2019 Plan allows for the granting of performance-based awards to a limited number of executives. Administered by the Human Resources Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, these performance-based awards are payable in common stock and are based on a formula that measures Company performance over a three-year period. These awards are settled or forfeited after three years with payouts ranging from 0 to 200% of the target award value depending on achievement.
The following table summarizes expenses associated with performance-based awards during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 (in millions):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2020201920202019
Pretax compensation expense associated with performance-based awards$(0.3) $1.5  $1.5  $4.5  
The following table summarizes performance-based award activity during the nine months ended April 30, 2020:
Performance Shares
Outstanding
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Non-vested at July 31, 2019174,100  $52.87  
Granted100,500  51.61  
Vested—  —  
Canceled/forfeited(2,500) 58.35  
Non-vested at April 30, 2020272,100  $52.35  
The weighted average fair value for performance-based awards granted during the nine months ended April 30, 2020 was $5.2 million.
As of April 30, 2020, there was $3.5 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested performance-based awards. This unvested expense is expected to be recognized during fiscal years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.over the remaining vesting period.
Note 8.9. Employee Benefit Plans
The Company and certain of its international subsidiaries have defined benefit pension plans.plans for many of their hourly and salaried employees. There are two2 types of U.S. plans. The first type of U.S. plan (Hourly Pension Plan) is a traditional defined benefit pension plan primarily for union production employees. The second plan (Salaried Pension Plan) is for some salaried and non-union production employees, thatand provides defined benefits pursuant to a cash balance feature whereby a participant accumulates a benefit comprised of a percentage of current salary that varies with years of service, interest credits and transition credits. The Company no longer allows entrants into the U.S. Salaried Pension Plan and the participating employees in this plan no longer continue to accrue Company contribution credits under the plan. Employees are insteadInstead, eligible foremployees receive a 3% annual Company retirement contribution to their 401(k) in addition to the Company’s normal 401(k) match. The non-U.S. plans generally provide pension benefits based on years of service and compensation level.


Components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in other income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Net periodic benefit costs for the Company’s pension plans include the following components (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
Net periodic benefit costs:    
Service cost$1.5  $1.5  $4.7  $4.5  
Interest cost3.3  4.1  10.1  12.3  
Expected return on assets(6.5) (6.6) (19.5) (19.9) 
Prior service cost amortization0.2  0.1  0.5  0.4  
Actuarial loss amortization1.6  1.1  4.8  3.3  
Settlement charge2.3  —  2.3  —  
Net periodic benefit costs$2.4  $0.2  $2.9  $0.6  
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 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
Net periodic benefit costs: 
  
  
  
Service cost$2.1
 $2.0
 $4.1
 $4.1
Interest cost3.7
 3.4
 7.4
 6.7
Expected return on assets(6.6) (6.6) (13.1) (13.2)
Prior service cost amortization0.2
 0.2
 0.3
 0.4
Actuarial loss amortization1.1
 1.8
 2.3
 3.6
Net periodic benefit costs$0.5
 $0.8
 $1.0
 $1.6
A settlement charge is required when the amount of all lump-sum distributions during the year is greater than the sum of the service and interest cost components of the annual net periodic pension cost. In the third quarter, the Company recorded a pension settlement charge of $2.3 million. As a result of the related remeasurement, the Company’s pension obligations increased with a corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive loss of $7.9 million (see Note 13).
The Company’s general funding policy for its pension plans is to make at least the minimum required contributions as required by applicable regulations. Additionally, the Company may electregulations, plus any additional amounts that it determines to make additional contributions up to the maximum tax deductible contribution. For the six months ended January 31, 2018, the Company made contributions of $1.4 million to its U.S. pension plans and $0.7 million to its non-U.S. pension plans.be appropriate. The estimated minimum funding requirement for the Company’s qualified U.S. plans for the plan year ending July 31, 20182020 is $3.7$4.4 million. In accordance with
For the Pension Protection Act of 2006, this contribution obligation may be met with existing credit balances that resulted from payments above the minimum obligation in prior years. The Company has sufficient credit balances to meet the minimum obligation for fiscal 2018. Due to favorable provisions in the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,nine months ended April 30, 2020, the Company is considering making additionalmade required contributions of $3.5 million to one or both of its qualified U.S. pension plans during fiscal 2018.and $1.4 million to its non-qualified U.S. pension plans. In May 2020, the Company contributed an additional $0.5 million to the qualified U.S. pension plans.
For the nine months ended April 30, 2020, the Company made required contributions of $1.0 million to its non-U.S. pension plans. The Company estimates that it will contribute an additional $0.7$0.1 million to its non-U.S. pension plans during the remainder of fiscal 20182020 based upon the local government prescribed funding requirements.
Note 9. Income Taxes
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was enacted into law. The TCJA significantly reforms the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including but not limited to reducing the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and moving toward a territorial tax system with a one-time transition tax imposed on previously unremitted foreign earnings and profits.
On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 (SAB 118) that includes additional guidance allowing companies to use a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the TCJA enactment date to account for the impacts of the law in their financial statements. The Company has accounted for certain income tax effects of the TCJA to the extent a reasonable estimate could be made during the three months ended January 31, 2018.
The most significant impacts of the enacted legislation for the Company’s current fiscal year include lowering of the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate, the re-measurement Future estimates of the Company’s net deferred tax assets to reflect their value at the reduced tax rate and the one-time transition taxrequired pension plan contributions may change significantly depending on the deemed repatriation of certain foreign earnings. The Company’s U.S. federal statutory tax rate will be a blendedactual rate of 26.9 percent for fiscal 2018return on plan assets, discount rates and 21 percent for fiscal 2019. The Company recorded a discrete tax charge of $1.4 million during the three months ended January 31, 2018 for the re-measurement of its net deferred tax assets. The Company also recorded a discrete tax charge of $108.3 million during the period for the one-time transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries. This charge is inclusive of U.S. state income tax on the portion of the earnings expected to be repatriated. The one-time transition tax is based on the Company’s post-1986 earnings and profits not previously subjected to U.S. taxation. The tax is payable over an eight year period, and the portion not due within 12 months of $99.4 million is classified within other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2018. Although the Company made reasonable estimates in accounting for the impacts of the TCJA, these tax charges are provisional, as the Company is still analyzing certain aspects of the legislation and refining calculations as information becomes available during the measurement period as allowed by SAB 118. The accounting for the income tax effects of the TCJA is expected to be completed at fiscal year-end and any future adjustments will be recognized as discrete income tax expense or benefit in the period the adjustments are determined.regulatory requirements.
The TCJA also adds many new provisions that do not apply to the Company until fiscal 2019, including the deduction for executive compensation and interest expense, a tax on global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI), the base erosion anti-abuse tax (BEAT) and a deduction for foreign-derived intangible income (FDII). The Company has not made any adjustments in its financial statements related to these new provisions during the three months ended January 31, 2018 and continues to evaluate the future impact of these provisions.
The TCJA moves toward a territorial tax system through the provision of a 100% dividends received deduction for the foreign-source portions of dividends received from controlled foreign subsidiaries. As a result, the Company is in the process of evaluating


its indefinite reinvestment assertions with regard to unremitted earnings for certain of its foreign subsidiaries. As part of this evaluation, the Company will consider estimated global working capital levels, capital investment requirements and the potential tax liabilities that would be incurred if the foreign subsidiaries distribute cash to the U.S. parent and make a determination in the SAB 118 measurement period as to whether earnings of these subsidiaries remain permanently invested or not. If the Company determines that a subsidiary should no longer remain subject to the indefinite reinvestment assertion, additional tax charges will be accrued, including but not limited to state income taxes, withholding taxes and other relevant foreign taxes in the period the conclusion is determined. As of January 31, 2018, the Company has determined that the earnings of certain subsidiaries are no longer subject to the indefinite reinvestment assertion and recorded an immaterial provisional estimate of the withholding taxes due on the repatriation of those earnings. The Company will continue to evaluate its global cash needs and opportunities to repatriate cash as part of an effort to more precisely compute this tax impact.Note 10. Income Taxes
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.2010. The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has completed examinations of the Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns through 2013. Currently, the Company is under examination by the IRS for fiscal years 2015 and 2016.
As of January 31, 2018, theApril 30, 2020, gross unrecognized tax benefits were $19.8$16.9 million and accrued interest and penalties on these unrecognized tax benefits were $2.6$2.2 million. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Ifexpense within the Company were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, substantially allCondensed Consolidated Statement of the unrecognized tax benefits would benefit the effective tax rate.Earnings. With an average statute of limitations of approximately five years, up to $2.4$6.3 million of the unrecognized tax benefits could potentially expire in the next 12-month period,12 months, unless extended by an audit.
ItThe Company believes it is reasonably possibleremote that matters associated with either current or future audits and disputes could cause adjustmentsany adjustment necessary to previously recorded reserves inthe reserve for income taxes over the next 12-month period. Quantification12 months will be material. However, it is possible the ultimate resolution of an estimated range and timingaudits or disputes may result in a material change to the Company’s reserve for income taxes, although the quantification of future auditsuch potential adjustments cannot be made at this time.
Note 10.11. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value measurements of financial instruments are reported in one of three levels based on the lowest level of significant input used as follows:
Level 1Inputs to the fair value measurement are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2Inputs to the fair value measurement include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3Inputs to the fair value measurement are unobservable inputs or valuation techniques.
As of January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables, short-term borrowings and trade accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. instruments, and are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
As of January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, the estimated fair value of long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $271.8$283.9 million compared to its carrying value of $275.0 million. The carrying values of long-term debt with variable interest rates of $461.8 million as of April 30, 2020 approximate fair value. The fair value is estimated by discounting the projected cash flows using the rate thatat which similar amounts of debt could currently be borrowed. Long-term debt would beis classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
The carryingfair values of long-term debt with variablethe Company’s financial assets and liabilities listed below reflect the amounts that would be received to sell the assets or paid to transfer the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The fair values are based on inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, and therefore are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. These inputs include foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The financial assets and liabilities are primarily valued using standard calculations and models that use as their basis readily observable market parameters. Industry standard data providers are the primary source for forward and spot rate information for both interest rates approximateand currency rates.
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Derivative Fair Value Measurements The Company enters into derivative instrument agreements, including forward foreign currency exchange contracts and net investment hedges, to manage risk in connection with changes in foreign currency. The Company only enters into derivative instrument agreements with counterparties who have highly rated credit. The Company does not enter into derivative instrument agreements for trading or speculative purposes.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts The Company uses forward currency exchange contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency. The Company enters into certain purchase commitments with foreign suppliers based on the value of its purchasing subsidiaries’ local currency relative to the currency’s requirement of the supplier on the date of the commitment. The Company also sells into foreign countries based on the value of the purchaser’s local currency. The Company mitigates risk through forward currency contracts that generally mature in 12 months or less, which is consistent with the related purchases and sales. Contracts that qualify for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges.
Net Investment Hedges The Company uses fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swap agreements, which mature in July 2029, to hedge its exposure to adverse foreign currency exchange rate movements for its operations in Europe. The Company has elected the spot method for assessing effectiveness of these contracts.
The Company determines the fair value.values of its derivatives based on valuation models which project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based observable inputs including foreign currency rates, interest rate curves, futures and basis spreads, as applicable.
The following table details the fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts, which are recorded on a gross basis in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019 (in millions):
Fair Values Significant Other Observable Inputs
Notional Amounts
Assets (1)
Liabilities (2) (3)
April 30,July 31,April 30,July 31,April 30,July 31,
202020192020201920202019
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts$25.3  $28.2  $3.9  $1.6  $1.6  $1.8  
Net investment hedges55.8  55.8  5.7  1.1  —  1.9  
Total$81.1  $84.0  $9.6  $2.7  $1.6  $3.7  
(1)Amounts of $5.0 million and of $4.6 million, respectively, are recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets, and in other long-term assets, in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2020. Amount of $2.7 million is recorded within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2019.
(2)Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are recorded within other current liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) Net investment hedges are recorded within other long-term liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Changes in the fair value of the Company’s forward foreign currency exchange contracts are recorded in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, and are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings when the items underlying the hedged transactions are recognized into earnings, as a component of cost of sales within the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The net gain or loss on net investment hedges are reported within foreign currency translation gains and losses as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The interest earned is reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss and into other income, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features Contract provisions may require the posting of collateral or settlement of the contracts for various reasons, including if the Company’s credit ratings are downgraded below its investment grade credit rating by any of the major credit agencies or for cross default contractual provisions if there is a failure under other financing arrangements related to payment terms or covenants. As of April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019, no collateral was posted.
Counterparty Credit Risk There is risk that counterparties to derivative contracts will fail to meet their contractual obligations. In order to mitigate counterparty credit risk, the Company only enters into contracts with carefully selected financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and certain other financial factors.

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The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of the gains and losses on the Company’s designated forward foreign currency exchange contracts and net investment hedges (in millions):
Pre-tax Gains (Losses) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Three Months Ended April 30,Nine Months Ended April 30,
2020201920202019
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts$(1.7) $0.1  $(3.8) $1.1  
Net investment hedges$4.0  $—  $6.2  $—  

Pre-tax (Gains) Losses Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Three Months Ended April 30,Nine Months Ended April 30,
2020201920202019
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts$3.3  $(0.1) $5.3  $(0.4) 
Net investment hedges$—  $—  $—  $—  
The Company expects that substantially all the amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss for its forward foreign currency exchange contracts recorded within the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet will be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months, based upon the timing of inventory purchases and sales. See Note 13 for additional information on accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The Company holds equity method investments, which are classified in other long-term assets in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The aggregate carrying amount of these investments was $24.2 million and $23.0 million as of April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2019, respectively. These equity method investments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. The fair value of the Company’s equity method investments has not been estimated as there have been no identified events or changes in circumstances that would have had an adverse impact on the value of these investments. In the event that these investments are required to be measured, they would fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the use of significant unobservable inputs to determine fair value, as the investments are in privately-held entities.
Note 11. Shareholders'12. Shareholders’ Equity
TheIn fiscal 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 14.013.0 million shares of common stock under the Company'sCompany’s stock repurchase plan. This repurchase authorization is effective until terminated by the Board of Directors. During the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 1.32.0 million shares for $62.9$94.3 million. As of January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase 5.810.7 million shares under this plan.
Dividends paid per share were 63.0 cents and 57.0 cents for the nine months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
On January 26, 2018,May 29, 2020, the Company'sCompany’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend in the amount of 18.021.0 cents per common share, payable March 6, 2018,June 30, 2020, to shareholders of record as of February 14, 2018.

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Note 12.13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 and 20172019 are as follows (in millions):
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
Pension
Benefits
Derivative
Financial
Instruments
Total
Balance as of January 31, 2020, net of tax$(82.2) $(97.0) $0.9  $(178.3) 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax(35.3) (7.9) 
(1)
2.3  (40.9) 
Tax benefit (expense)—  1.9  (0.9) 1.0  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(35.3) (6.0) 1.4  (39.9) 
Reclassifications, before tax—  5.2  
(1)
3.3  8.5  
Tax expense—  (1.2) (1.2) (2.4) 
Reclassifications, net of tax—  4.0  
(2)
2.1  
(3)
6.1  
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(35.3) (2.0) 3.5  (33.8) 
Balance as of April 30, 2020, net of tax$(117.5) $(99.0) $4.4  $(212.1) 
Balance as of January 31, 2019, net of tax$(66.6) $(80.8) $(0.3) $(147.7) 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications and tax(11.9) —  (0.1) (12.0) 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax(11.9) —  (0.1) (12.0) 
Reclassifications, before tax—  1.7  (0.2) 1.5  
Tax (expense) benefit—  (0.5) 0.1  (0.4) 
Reclassifications, net of tax—  1.2  
(2)
(0.1) 
(3)
1.1  
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(11.9) 1.2  (0.2) (10.9) 
Balance as of April 30, 2019, net of tax$(78.5) $(79.6) $(0.5) $(158.6) 
(1)In the third quarter of fiscal 2020, pension settlement accounting was triggered and the Company recorded a pension settlement charge of $2.3 million (see Note 9). As a result of the related remeasurement, the Company’s pension obligations increased with a corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive loss of $7.9 million.
(2)Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs and actuarial losses included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 9) that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet to operating expenses or cost of sales in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
(3)Relates to foreign currency cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

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 Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Pension
Benefits
 Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 Total
Balance as of October 31, 2017, net of tax$(63.9) $(94.3) $(0.8) $(159.0)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications and tax55.5
 
 (0.4) 55.1
Tax benefit
 
 0.1
 0.1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax55.5
 
 (0.3) 55.2
Reclassifications, before tax
 0.6
 (0.5) 0.1
Tax (expense) benefit
 (0.4) 0.2
 (0.2)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 0.2
(1) 
(0.3)
(2) 
(0.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax55.5
 0.2
 (0.6) 55.1
Balance as of January 31, 2018, net of tax$(8.4) $(94.1) $(1.4) $(103.9)
        
Balance as of October 31, 2016, net of tax$(101.7) $(113.4) $0.5
 $(214.6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax(8.4) 
 0.3
 (8.1)
Tax expense
 
 (0.1) (0.1)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(8.4) 
 0.2
 (8.2)
Reclassifications, before tax
 2.1
 (0.7) 1.4
Tax (expense) benefit
 (0.8) 0.2
 (0.6)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 1.3
(1) 
(0.5)
(2) 
0.8
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(8.4) 1.3
 (0.3) (7.4)
Balance as of January 31, 2017, net of tax$(110.1) $(112.1) $0.2
 $(222.0)

(1)Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs and actuarial losses included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 8) that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to operating expenses or cost of sales.
(2)Relates to foreign currency cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net.



Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 and 20172019 are as follows (in millions):
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
Pension
Benefits
Derivative
Financial
Instruments
Total
Balance as of July 31, 2019, net of tax$(92.7) $(99.0) $(1.2) $(192.9) 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax(24.8) (7.9) 
(1)
2.4  (30.3) 
Tax benefit (expense)—  1.9  (0.2) 1.7  
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(24.8) (6.0) 2.2  (28.6) 
Reclassifications, before tax—  7.5  
(1)
5.3  12.8  
Tax expense—  (1.5) (1.9) (3.4) 
Reclassifications, net of tax—  6.0  
(2)
3.4  
(3)
9.4  
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(24.8) —  5.6  (19.2) 
Balance as of April 30, 2020, net of tax$(117.5) $(99.0) $4.4  $(212.1) 
Balance as of July 31, 2018, net of tax$(66.1) $(82.9) $(0.8) $(149.8) 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax(12.4) —  1.0  (11.4) 
Tax expense—  —  (0.3) (0.3) 
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(12.4) —  0.7  (11.7) 
Reclassifications, before tax—  4.4  (0.6) 3.8  
Tax (expense) benefit—  (1.1) 0.2  (0.9) 
Reclassifications, net of tax—  3.3  
(2)
(0.4) 
(3)
2.9  
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(12.4) 3.3  0.3  (8.8) 
Balance as of April 30, 2019, net of tax$(78.5) $(79.6) $(0.5) $(158.6) 
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Pension
Benefits
 Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 Total
Balance as of July 31, 2017, net of tax$(58.8) $(95.1) $(3.1) $(157.0)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications and tax50.4
 
 2.0
 52.4
Tax expense
 
 (0.7) (0.7)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax50.4
 
 1.3
 51.7
Reclassifications, before tax
 1.9
 0.6
 2.5
Tax expense
 (0.9) (0.2) (1.1)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 1.0
(1) 
0.4
(2) 
1.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax50.4
 1.0
 1.7
 53.1
Balance as of January 31, 2018, net of tax$(8.4) $(94.1) $(1.4) $(103.9)
        
Balance as of July 31, 2016, net of tax$(89.3) $(115.8) $(0.5) $(205.6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications and tax(20.8) 
 1.9
 (18.9)
Tax expense
 
 (0.6) (0.6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(20.8) 
 1.3
 (19.5)
Reclassifications, before tax
 5.5
 (0.8) 4.7
Tax (expense) benefit
 (1.8) 0.2
 (1.6)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 3.7
(1) 
(0.6)
(2) 
3.1
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(20.8) 3.7
 0.7
 (16.4)
Balance as of January 31, 2017, net of tax$(110.1) $(112.1) $0.2
 $(222.0)
(1)In the third quarter of fiscal 2020, pension settlement accounting was triggered and the Company recorded a pension settlement charge of $2.3 million (see Note 9). As a result of the related remeasurement, the Company’s pension obligations increased with a corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive loss of $7.9 million.
(1)Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs and actuarial losses included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 8) that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to operating expenses or cost of sales.
(2)Relates to foreign currency cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net.
(2)Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs and actuarial losses included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 9) that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet to operating expenses or cost of sales in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
(3)Relates to foreign currency cash flow hedges that were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other income, net in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Note 13.14. Guarantees
The Company and Caterpillar Inc. equally own the shares of Advanced Filtration Systems Inc. (AFSI), an unconsolidated joint venture, and guarantee certain debt of the joint venture. As of January 31, 2018,The Company accounts for AFSI had $31.2 million ofas an equity method investment. In the following table, the outstanding debt of whichrelates to the Company guarantees half. In addition, duringjoint venture and the three months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded earnings from this equity method investment of $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The Company recorded $0.5 million and $0.9 million of earnings from this equity method investment during the six months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. During the three months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded royalty income related to AFSI of $1.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, in other expense (income), net. During the six months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded royalty income related to AFSI of $3.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, in other expense (income), net.
As of January 31, 2018 and July 31, 2017, the Company had a contingent liability for standby letters of credit totaling $8.4 million and $10.5 million, respectively, that have been issued and are outstanding. relate to the Company (in millions):
April 30,
2020
July 31,
2019
Outstanding debt (the Company guarantees half)$39.6  $38.8  
Contingent liability for standby letters of credit (1)
$7.5  $11.0  
Amounts drawn for letters of credit$—  $—  
(1) The letters of credit guarantee payment to third parties in the event the Company is in breach of contract terms as detailed in each letter of credit. As
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The following items relate to the Company’s joint venture in AFSI (in millions):
Three Months Ended April 30,Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2020201920202019
Investment earnings from AFSI (1)
$0.8  $0.4  $1.2  $0.1  
Royalty income from AFSI (1)
$1.6  $1.5  $5.2  $4.8  
(1) Recorded in other income, net in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of January 31, 2018 and July 31, 2017, there were no amounts drawn upon these letters of credit.

Earnings.

Note 14.15. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company records provisions with respect to identified claims or lawsuits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Claims and lawsuits are reviewed quarterly, and provisions are taken or adjusted to reflect the status of a particular matter. The Company believes the recorded estimated liability in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is adequate in light ofconsidering the probable and estimable outcomes. The recorded liabilities were not material to the Company’s results of operations, liquidity or financial position and the Company believes it is remote that the settlement of any of the currently identified claims or litigation will be materially in excess of what is accrued.
Note 15.16. Segment Reporting
The Company has identified two2 reportable segments: Engine Products and Industrial Products. Segment determination is based on the internal organization structure, management of operations and performance evaluation by management and the Company’s Board of Directors. Corporate and Unallocated includes corporate expenses determined to be non-allocable to the segments, such as interest income and interest expense.
The Company has an internal measurement system to evaluate performance and allocate resources based on earnings before income taxes. The Company’s manufacturing facilities serve both reporting segments. Therefore, the Company uses an allocation methodology to assign costs and assets to the segments. A certain amount of costs and assets relate to general corporate purposes and are not assigned to either segment.
The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegmentinter-segment cooperation, cost allocations and sharing of assets. Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the earnings before income taxes and other financial information shown below.
Segment detail is summarized as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2020201920202019
Net sales
Engine Products segment$420.4  $489.4  $1,315.2  $1,439.3  
Industrial Products segment209.3  223.4  649.2  678.6  
Total$629.7  $712.8  $1,964.4  $2,117.9  
  
Earnings before income taxes
Engine Products segment$56.5  $71.5  $172.2  $188.6  
Industrial Products segment34.7  32.7  98.8  101.5  
Corporate and Unallocated(6.8) (4.7) (17.1) (13.7) 
Total$84.4  $99.5  $253.9  $276.4  
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 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
Net sales       
Engine Products segment$442.4
 $361.9
 $884.5
 $715.7
Industrial Products segment222.3
 188.7
 425.0
 387.9
Total$664.7
 $550.6
 $1,309.5
 $1,103.6
  
  
    
Earnings before income taxes       
Engine Products segment$54.5
 $48.7
 $118.1
 $94.1
Industrial Products segment32.2
 24.3
 62.2
 62.6
Corporate and Unallocated(10.3) (6.7) (19.2) (10.7)
Total$76.4
 $66.3
 $161.1
 $146.0
Net sales by product group within the Engine Products segment and Industrial Products segment is summarized as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
Engine Products segment
Off-Road$63.5  $84.8  $199.6  $240.0  
On-Road25.1  46.9  99.5  135.6  
Aftermarket301.9  327.7  929.4  980.0  
Aerospace and Defense29.9  30.0  86.7  83.7  
Engine Products segment net sales420.4  489.4  1,315.2  1,439.3  
Industrial Products segment
Industrial Filtration Solutions137.4  155.2  441.4  469.2  
Gas Turbine Systems29.2  27.5  74.2  80.5  
Special Applications42.7  40.7  133.6  128.9  
Industrial Products segment net sales209.3  223.4  649.2  678.6  
Total net sales$629.7  $712.8  $1,964.4  $2,117.9  
There were no customers that accounted for over 10% of net sales for the three or sixand nine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 or 2017. There were no customers that accounted for2019, or over 10% of gross accounts receivable as of January 31, 2018 orApril 30, 2020 and July 31, 2017.2019.
Note 17. Leases
The Company leases certain real estate properties, information technology equipment, manufacturing and warehouse equipment, vehicles and other equipment through operating lease arrangements. The Company determines whether an arrangement that provides control over the use of an asset to the Company is a lease. The Company recognizes a lease liability and corresponding right-of-use asset on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the present value of future lease payments, and recognizes lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company has elected to separate payments for lease components from non-lease components for all asset classes. Lease agreements may include extension, termination or purchase options, all of which are considered in calculating the lease liability and right-of-use assets when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise the option. Most lease agreements do not explicitly state the discount rate implicit in the lease, therefore, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate on the commencement date is used to calculate the present value of future payments for most leases.
The Company has elected to exercise the package of practical expedients and has not elected to exercise hindsight in determining lease term and in assessing impairment of the Company’s right-of-use assets. The Company’s finance leases are not significant and therefore, are not included in the following disclosures. Information for the Company’s operating lease costs is as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended April 30,Nine Months Ended April 30,
2020  2020  
Operating lease cost$7.5  $22.7  
Short-term lease cost0.5  1.6  
Total lease costs$8.0  $24.3  
Supplemental balance sheet information for the Company is as follows (in millions):
April 30,
2020
August 1,
2019
Right-of-use lease assets
$71.4  $71.5  
Current lease liabilities$24.0  $26.0  
Long-term lease liabilities$47.4  $45.5  
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Additional information related to operating leases is as follows:
April 30,
2020
August 1,
2019
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)5.03.7
Weighted average discount rates3.57 %3.76 %
Payments for operating leases having initial terms of more than one year at April 30, 2020 were as follows (in millions):
Amounts Due in Fiscal Year EndingApril 30,
2020
Remainder of 2020$7.2  
202123.4  
202215.3  
20239.0  
20245.8  
Thereafter17.8  
Total future lease payments78.5  
Less imputed interest7.1  
Present value of future lease payments$71.4  
Payments for operating leases having initial terms of more than one year at July 31, 2019 were as follows (in millions):
Amounts Due in Fiscal Year EndingJuly 31,
2019
2020$24.0  
202117.5  
202211.3  
20236.4  
20244.6  
Thereafter19.0  
Total future lease payments$82.8  
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities were $23.3 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2020.
Note 18. Borrowings
The Company has a $500.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility that expires July 21, 2022. As of April 30, 2020, there was $142.5 million available on this facility.
In March 2020, the Company borrowed $100.0 million on its revolver as a precautionary measure to strengthen its liquidity position due to uncertainty related to COVID-19.
Certain debt agreements contain financial covenants related to interest coverage and leverage ratios, as well as other non-financial covenants. As of April 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
In October 2019, the Company entered into a term loan agreement of €80.0 million, or $89.2 million, based on the exchange rate in effect on October 28, 2019. The loan is unsecured and matures in October 2024. As of April 30, 2020, the Company had borrowed the full capacity of the term loan. The term loan includes customary representations and warranties and covenants for a transaction of this type. The loan has a floating rate based on margin plus EURIBOR. The margin will vary according to a leverage-based pricing grid. The rate as of April 30, 2020 was 0.7%.
On May 18, 2020, the Company entered into a 364-day revolving credit agreement for $100.0 million. The agreement is unsecured, and the Company can request a one-year extension. The agreement provides incremental borrowing capacity above the Company’s currently existing $500.0 million unsecured, revolving credit facility, and includes customary representations and warranties and covenants consistent with that facility. Interest is payable at the Company’s election of either the sum of the LIBOR rate and an applicable rate or the sum of the base rate and an applicable rate, as defined in the agreement.

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Item 2.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Overview
The Company is a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts. The Company’s core strengths are leading filtration technology, strong customer relationships and its global presence. Products are manufactured at 44 plants around the world and through three joint ventures.
The Company has two reportableoperating segments: Engine Products and Industrial Products. Products in the Engine Products segment consist of replacement filters for both air and liquid filtration applications, air filtration systems, liquid filtration systems for fuel, lube and hydraulic applications, and exhaust and emissions systems and sensors, indicators and monitoring systems. The Engine Products segment sells to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense and truck end markets and to independent distributors, OEM dealer networks, private label accounts and large equipment fleets. Products in the Industrial Products segment consist of dust, fume and mist collectors, compressed air purification systems, gas and liquid filtration for food, beverage and industrial processes, air filtration systems for gas turbines, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane-based products and specialized air and gas filtration systems for applications


including hard disk drives and semi-conductor manufacturing.manufacturing and sensors, indicators and monitoring systems. The IndustrialIndustrial Products segment sells to various dealers, distributors OEMs of gas-fired turbines and OEMs and end users requiring clean filtration solutionsfor specific markets and replacement filters.
COVID-19 The recent outbreak of coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be a pandemic, has spread across the world and is impacting worldwide economic activity. As COVID-19 has spread, it has significantly impacted the health and economic environment around the world. The Company’s customers are generally in critical markets, including manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, defense and food and beverage, and the Company has a solid base of replacement part sales.
The following Management'sCompany continually aligns its worldwide manufacturing resources as customer needs and market conditions change. Many of the Company’s business lines are considered “essential” or “critical” by governmental agencies, so the Company has maintained operations at nearly all its facilities. The Company, as well as some of its customers and suppliers, have experienced temporary closures in certain regions, reflecting its compliance with local mandates and support of its employees. With its global footprint, region-to-support-region production strategy, strong network of high quality suppliers, and diverse business composition, the Company has avoided meaningful operational disruption and it continues to support its customers around the world.
With respect to business operations and the protection of its employees, the Company has implemented a variety of countermeasures to promote the health and safety of its employees and their families during this pandemic, including business travel restrictions, remote work capabilities, social distancing practices, increased cleaning frequency and thoroughness, temperature screenings and quarantine protocols. The Company is also investing to support its employees during the outbreak, including COVID-19 paid leave and employee assistance programs. The Company’s practices and policies are informed by recommendations from public health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the WHO, which are being closely monitored by its crisis response team.
Because of uncertainties with respect to the severity and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak, the duration and terms of related governmental orders restricting activities, and the timing and pace of any economic recovery as COVID-19 impacts ultimately abate, the magnitude and duration of the future impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, especially with regard to our revenues, cannot be reasonably estimated and will likely be material.
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Company'sCompany’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in Item 1 of this report.
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Consolidated Results of Operations
Three months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 compared with three months ended January 31, 2017April 30, 2019
Operating results for the three months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 and 20172019 are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended April 30,
2020% of sales2019% of sales
Net sales$629.7  $712.8  
Cost of sales420.5  66.8 %472.1  66.2 %
Gross profit209.2  33.2 %240.7  33.8 %
Operating expenses124.7  19.8 %140.7  19.7 %
Operating income84.5  13.4 %100.0  14.0 %
Interest expense4.4  0.7 %5.2  0.7 %
Other income, net(4.3) (0.7)%(4.7) (0.7)%
Earnings before income taxes84.4  13.4 %99.5  14.0 %
Income taxes21.0  3.3 %24.3  3.4 %
Net earnings$63.4  10.1 %$75.2  10.6 %
 Three Months Ended January 31,
 2018
 % of sales
 2017
 % of sales
Net sales$664.7
   $550.6
  
Cost of sales445.8
 67.1 % 362.7
 65.9 %
Gross profit218.9
 32.9 % 187.9
 34.1 %
Operating expenses137.3
 20.6 % 118.5
 21.5 %
Operating income81.6
 12.3 % 69.4
 12.6 %
Interest expense5.1
 0.8 % 4.8
 0.9 %
Other expense (income), net0.1
  % (1.7) (0.3)%
Earnings before income taxes76.4
 11.5 % 66.3
 12.0 %
Income taxes129.3
 19.5 % 19.8
 3.6 %
Net (loss) earnings$(52.9) (8.0)% $46.5
 8.4 %
Net loss for the three months ended January 31, 2018 was $52.9 million, compared with net earnings of $46.5 million for the three months ended January 31, 2017, a decrease of $99.4 million. Included in net loss for the current year quarter is provisional tax charges of $109.7 million related to TCJA, which was enacted into law during the quarter. As a result of the TCJA, during the three months ended January 31, 2018, the Company recorded a tax charge of $1.4 million for the re-measurement of its net deferred tax assets and a tax charge of $108.3 million for the one-time transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries. See Note 9 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for additional information on the impact of TCJA.
Net sales for the three months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $664.7$629.7 million, compared with $550.6$712.8 million for the three months ended January 31, 2017, an increaseApril 30, 2019, a decrease of $114.1$83.1 million, or 20.7%11.7%. Net sales increased $80.5decreased $69.0 million, or 22.3%14.1%, in the Engine Products segment and increased $33.6decreased $14.1 million, or 17.7%6.3%, in the Industrial Products segment compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year. Refer to the Segment Results of Operations section for further discussion on the Engine Products and Industrial Products segments. During the three months ended April 30, 2020, net sales declined as demand varied by market and geography as a result of the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2020 were negatively impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation of $14.2 million, or 2.2%.
Cost of sales for the three months ended April 30, 2020 was $420.5 million, compared with $472.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $51.6 million, or 10.9%. Gross margin for the current year quarter was 33.2%, compared with 33.8% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The gross margin decrease was primarily driven by a loss of leverage on lower sales, including the impact from higher depreciation expense related to the Company’s capacity expansion projects, partially offset by benefits from a favorable mix of sales, lower raw materials costs and the Company’s initiatives related to production, supply chain, procurement and pricing optimization.
Operating expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2020 were $124.7 million, compared with $140.7 million for the three months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $16.0 million, or 11.3%. As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses for the current year quarter were 19.8%, compared with 19.7% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales reflects loss of leverage on lower sales that was largely offset by lower incentive compensation and expense reductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interest expense was $4.4 million for the three months ended April 30, 2020, compared with $5.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $0.8 million. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest rates compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year. Other income, net for the three months ended April 30, 2020 was $4.3 million, compared with $4.7 million for the three months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $0.4 million.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2020 was 24.9%, compared with 24.5% for the three months ended April 30, 2019. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a non-recurring discrete tax benefit recorded in the prior year quarter related to changes to uncertain tax position reserves and a reduced amount of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation, partially offset by a favorable shift in the mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions.
Net earnings for the three months ended April 30, 2020 were $63.4 million, compared with net earnings of $75.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $11.8 million.
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Nine months ended April 30, 2020 compared with nine months ended April 30, 2019
Operating results for the nine months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows (in millions):
Nine Months Ended April 30,
2020% of sales2019% of sales
Net sales$1,964.4  $2,117.9  
Cost of sales1,300.7  66.2 %1,413.4  66.7 %
Gross profit663.7  33.8 %704.5  33.3 %
Operating expenses406.1  20.7 %420.7  19.9 %
Operating income257.6  13.1 %283.8  13.4 %
Interest expense13.5  0.7 %14.7  0.7 %
Other income, net(9.8) (0.5)%(7.3) (0.3)%
Earnings before income taxes253.9  12.9 %276.4  13.1 %
Income taxes61.0  3.1 %67.3  3.2 %
Net earnings$192.9  9.8 %$209.1  9.9 %
Net sales for the nine months ended April 30, 2020 were $1,964.4 million, compared with $2,117.9 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $153.5 million, or 7.2%. Net sales decreased $124.1 million, or 8.6%, in the Engine Products segment and decreased $29.4 million, or 4.3%, in the Industrial Products segment compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year. Refer to the Segment Results of Operations section for further discussion on the Engine Products and Industrial Products segments. During the nine months ended April 30, 2020, net sales declined as demand varied by market and geography as a result of the negative economic impacts, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Net sales for the threenine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were positivelynegatively impacted by lower unit volume combined with the effect of foreign currency translation which increased net salesof $28.3 million, or 1.4%, partially offset by $25.6 millionpricing benefits of approximately 0.6% compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Cost of sales for the threenine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 was $445.8$1,300.7 million, compared with $362.7$1,413.4 million for the threenine months ended January 31, 2017, an increaseApril 30, 2019, a decrease of $83.1$112.7 million, or 22.9%8.0%. Gross margin for the current year quarterperiod was 32.9%33.8%, compared with 34.1%33.3% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in gross margin resultedincrease was primarily driven by benefits from selling an unfavorablethe Company’s initiatives related to production, supply chain, procurement and pricing optimization, combined with a favorable mix of productssales and lower raw materials costs. This increase was partially offset by a loss of leverage on lower sales and the impact from higher supply chain and raw material costs.depreciation expense related to the Company’s capacity expansion projects.
Operating expenses for the threenine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $137.3$406.1 million, compared with $118.5$420.7 million for the threenine months ended January 31, 2017, an increaseApril 30, 2019, a decrease of $18.8$14.6 million, or 15.8%3.5%. As a percentpercentage of net sales, operating expenses for the current year quarterperiod were 20.6%20.7%, compared with 21.5%19.9% during the same period in the prior fiscal year.year. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentageincrease reflects loss of leverage on lower sales that was primarily driven by expense leverage gained on increasing sales, partially offset by higherlower incentive compensation, expense.expense reductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and incremental investments related to the Company’s strategic growth priorities.
OtherInterest expense (income), netwas $13.5 million for the threenine months ended January 31, 2018 was $0.1 million of expense,April 30, 2020, compared with $1.7$14.7 million of income for the threenine months ended January 31, 2017,April 30, 2019, a decrease of $1.8$1.2 million. The decrease was primarily due to higher losses on foreign exchange of $2.9 million in the current year quarter compared with the prior year quarter. Interest expense was $5.1 million for the three months ended January 31, 2018, compared with $4.8 million for the three months ended January 31, 2017, an increase of $0.3 million, or 6.8%. The increase was due to an increase in the average level of debt outstanding in the current year quarter compared with the prior year quarter.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended January 31, 2018 was 169.2%, compared with 29.8% for the three months ended January 31, 2017. Excluding the impact of the TCJA one-time adjustments, the effective tax rate for the three months ended


January 31, 2018 was 25.7%, compared with 29.8% for the three months ended January 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to $2.2 million of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-09 (refer to Note 1 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for further discussion of the new accounting standard), and the net impact of the TCJA enactment, which decreased the Company’s base effective tax rate by 1.1 percentage points. The net impact of the TCJA enactment reflects a benefit from the reduced U.S. corporate income tax rate that is partially offset by a negative impact from foreign withholding tax and other matters related to the TCJA.
Six months ended January 31, 2018 compared with six months ended January 31, 2017
Operating results for the six months ended January 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows (in millions):
 Six Months Ended January 31,
 2018
 % of sales
 2017
 % of sales
Net sales$1,309.5
   $1,103.6
  
Cost of sales866.3
 66.2% 721.5
 65.4 %
Gross profit443.2
 33.8% 382.1
 34.6 %
Operating expenses270.9
 20.7% 236.3
 21.4 %
Operating income172.3
 13.2% 145.8
 13.2 %
Interest expense10.3
 0.8% 9.6
 0.9 %
Other expense (income), net0.9
 0.1% (9.8) (0.9)%
Earnings before income taxes161.1
 12.3% 146.0
 13.2 %
Income taxes153.1
 11.7% 41.5
 3.8 %
Net earnings$8.0
 0.6% $104.5
 9.5 %
Net earnings for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was $8.0 million, compared with net earnings of $104.5 million for the six months ended January 31, 2017, a decrease of $96.5 million. Included in net loss for the current year period is provisional tax charges of $109.7 million related to TCJA, which was enacted into law during the period. As a result of the TCJA, during the six months ended January 31, 2018 the Company recorded a tax charge of $1.4 million for the re-measurement of its net deferred tax assets and a tax charge of $108.3 million for the one-time transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries. See Note 9 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for additional information on the impact of TCJA.
Net sales for the six months ended January 31, 2018 were $1,309.5 million, compared with $1,103.6 million for the six months ended January 31, 2017, an increase of $205.9 million, or 18.7%. Net sales increased $168.8 million, or 23.6%, in the Engine Products segment and increased $37.1 million, or 9.6%, in the Industrial Products segmentlower interest rates compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year. Refer to the Segment Results of Operations section for further discussion on the Engine Products and Industrial Products segments. Net salesOther income, net for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018 were positively impacted by foreign currency translation, which increased net sales by $35.1April 30, 2020 was $9.8 million, compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Cost of sales for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was $866.3 million, compared with $721.5$7.3 million for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2017,April 30, 2019, an increase of $144.8 million, or 20.1%. Gross margin for the current year quarter was 33.8%, compared with 34.6% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in gross margin resulted from selling an unfavorable mix of products and higher supply chain and raw material costs, partially offset by improved fixed cost absorption on higher sales than the prior year.
Operating expenses for the six months ended January 31, 2018 were $270.9 million, compared with $236.3 million for the six months ended January 31, 2017, an increase of $34.6 million, or 14.6%. As a percent of net sales, operating expenses for the current year quarter were 20.7%, compared with 21.4% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily driven by expense leverage gained on increasing sales, partially offset by higher incentive compensation costs.
Other expense (income), net for the six months ended January 31, 2018 was $0.9 million of expense, compared with $9.8 million of income for the six months ended January 31, 2017, a decrease of $10.7$2.5 million. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to $6.8 million ofimproved joint venture performance and third-party royalty income, recognized in the prior year period that was related topartially offset by a favorablepension settlement of claims associated with general representations and warranties in connection with the Company's acquisition of Northern Technical. The decrease is also due to $4.7 million of higher losses on foreign exchange in the current period compared with the prior period. Interest expense was $10.3 million for the six months ended January 31, 2018, compared with $9.6 million for the six months ended January 31, 2017, an increase of $0.7 million, or 7.9%. The increase was due to an increase in the average level of debt outstanding in the current year period compared with the prior year period.charge.


The effective tax rate for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 was 95.0%24.0%, compared with 28.4%24.4% for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2017.April 30, 2019. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended April 30, 2019 included a net discrete tax benefit of $0.4 million related to ongoing U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)-based global cash optimization initiatives. Excluding the impact of the TCJA one-time adjustments,this benefit, the effective tax rate for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2019 was 26.9%, compared with 28.4% for the six months ended January 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to $3.5 million of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-09 (refer to Note 1 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for further discussion of the new accounting standard), and the net impact of the TCJA enactment, which decreased the Company’s base effective tax rate by 1.1 percentage points. 24.5%. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018between periods was partially offset by an unfavorableprimarily due to a favorable shift in the mix of earnings between tax jurisdictions which increasedand a discrete tax expense recorded in the Company’s base effectiveprior fiscal year related to the TCJA, partially offset by a decrease in excess tax rate by 1.7 percentage points.benefits on stock-based compensation.
Net earnings for the nine months ended April 30, 2020 were $192.9 million, compared with net earnings of $209.1 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $16.2 million.
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Segment Results of Operations
Net sales and earnings before income taxes for the Engine Products and Industrial Products segments are summarized as follows (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
Net sales:
Engine Products segment$420.4  $489.4  $1,315.2  $1,439.3  
Industrial Products segment209.3  223.4  649.2  678.6  
Total$629.7  $712.8  $1,964.4  $2,117.9  
Earnings before income taxes:
Engine Products segment$56.5  $71.5  $172.2  $188.6  
Industrial Products segment34.7  32.7  98.8  101.5  
Corporate and Unallocated (1)
(6.8) (4.7) (17.1) (13.7) 
Total$84.4  $99.5  $253.9  $276.4  
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2018
 2017
 2018 2017
Net sales:       
Engine Products segment$442.4
 $361.9
 $884.5
 $715.7
Industrial Products segment222.3
 188.7
 425.0
 387.9
Total$664.7
 $550.6
 $1,309.5
 $1,103.6
        
Earnings before income taxes:       
Engine Products segment$54.5
 $48.7
 $118.1
 $94.1
Industrial Products segment32.2
 24.3
 62.2
 62.6
Corporate and Unallocated (1)
(10.3) (6.7) (19.2) (10.7)
Total$76.4
 $66.3
 $161.1
 $146.0
(1)Corporate and Unallocated includes corporate expenses determined to be non-allocable to the segments, such as interest expense.
(1)Corporate and Unallocated includes corporate expenses determined to be non-allocable to the segments, such as interest income and expense.
Engine Products Segment
The following is a summary of net sales by product group within the Company'sCompany’s Engine Products segment (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
2020201920202019
Engine Products segment
Off-Road$63.5  $84.8  $199.6  $240.0  
On-Road25.1  46.9  99.5  135.6  
Aftermarket301.9  327.7  929.4  980.0  
Aerospace and Defense29.9  30.0  86.7  83.7  
Engine Products segment net sales$420.4  $489.4  $1,315.2  $1,439.3  
Engine Products segment earnings before income taxes$56.5  $71.5  $172.2  $188.6  
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2018
 2017
 2018 2017
Engine Products segment:       
Off-Road$78.9
 $57.6
 $153.9
 $112.4
On-Road35.2
 23.3
 68.5
 49.9
Aftermarket303.5
 256.6
 612.6
 504.2
Aerospace and Defense24.8
 24.4
 49.5
 49.2
Total Engine Products segment$442.4
 $361.9
 $884.5
 $715.7
        
Engine Products segment earnings before income taxes$54.5
 $48.7
 $118.1
 $94.1
Three months ended April 30, 2020 compared with three months ended April 30, 2019
Net sales for the Engine Products segment for the three months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $442.4$420.4 million, compared with $361.9$489.4 million for the three months ended January 31, 2017, an increaseApril 30, 2019, a decrease of $80.5$69.0 million, or 22.3%. Of this increase, $15.1 million is attributable to foreign14.1%, and 12.0% excluding the impact from currency translation. The increase inMost of the Engine Products net sales decrease was driven by increaseslower levels of equipment production in On-Road and Off-Road markets, due in part to customer manufacturing shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Aftermarket performance was mixed by region and sales channel. The independent channel had the most significant decline, driven by the oil and gas slowdown in the U.S. and economic pressure across Latin America, partially offset by year-over-year growth in Eastern Europe and China related to share gains in emerging markets. Compared with the prior year, the OEM channel of 18.3%, Off-RoadAftermarket was down slightly, or up slightly in local currency, due mainly to strength of 37.0%, On-Roadinnovative products combined with apparent inventory builds at a small number of 50.6% andlarge OEM customers. Aerospace and Defense of 2.0%. Within Aftermarket, sales increasedperformance reflected year-over-year declines in all major regions as the Company benefited from improving market conditions and end-user demand and growth in innovative product categories, including both air and liquid filtration products. Additionally, Aftermarket sales included approximately $8.5 million of incremental sales from the Company's acquisition of Hy-Pro. The increase in Off-Road sales was driven by further strengthening of market conditions across all regions for heavy-duty off-road equipment production. The increase in On-Road sales reflects increasing production of heavy-duty trucks compared with depressed sales in the prior year, primarily in the U.S., combined with


benefits from new customer agreements. Sales within Aerospace and Defense were mixed, with an increase in sales of Aerospace products beingreplacement parts, partially offset by declining sales in Defensenew equipment for military rotorcraft and ground defense vehicles.
Net sales for the Engine Products segment for the six months ended January 31, 2018 were $884.5 million, compared with $715.7 million for the six months ended January 31, 2017, an increase of $168.8 million, or 23.6%. Of this increase, $21.3 million is attributable to foreign currency translation. The increase in Engine Products sales was driven by increases in Aftermarket of 21.5%, Off-Road of 37.0%, On-Road of 37.3% and Aerospace and Defense of 0.8%. Within Aftermarket, sales increased in all major regions as the Company benefited from improving market conditions and end-user demand and growth in innovative product categories, including both air and liquid filtration products. Additionally, Aftermarket sales included approximately $17.2 million of incremental sales from the Company's acquisitions of Partmo and Hy-Pro. The increase in Off-Road sales was driven by further strengthening of market conditions across all regions for heavy-duty off-road equipment production. The increase in On-Road sales reflects increasing production of heavy-duty trucks compared with depressed sales in the prior year, primarily in the U.S., combined with benefits from new customer agreements. Sales within Aerospace and Defense were mixed, with an increase in sales of Aerospace products being partially offset by declining sales in Defense ground vehicles.
Earnings before income taxes for the Engine Products segment for the three months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $54.5$56.5 million, or 12.3%13.4% of Engine Products'Products’ sales, a decrease from 13.5%14.6% for the three months ended January 31, 2017.April 30, 2019. The decrease is primarilywas driven by the loss of leverage on lower sales, due in part to selling an unfavorable mix of products and higher supply chain and raw material costs,depreciation expense related to the Company’s capacity expansion projects, partially offset by operatingbenefits from the Company’s initiatives related to production, supply chain, procurement and pricing optimization, combined with lower raw materials costs, lower incentive compensation and other expense leverage on higherreductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nine months ended April 30, 2020 compared with nine months ended April 30, 2019
Net sales thanfor the prior year.Engine Products segment for the nine months ended April 30, 2020 were $1,315.2 million, compared with $1,439.3 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2019, a decrease of $124.1 million, or 8.6%, and 7.1% excluding the impact from currency translation. The sales decrease in On-Road and Off-Road reflects lower levels of equipment production, due mainly to customer manufacturing shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decrease in Aftermarket sales in both the independent and OEM channels was related to reduced end-user demand associated with lower levels of equipment utilization. The increase in Aerospace and Defense sales was due to growth in new equipment for military rotorcraft, partially offset by year-over-year declines in replacement parts.
Earnings before income taxes for the Engine Products segment for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $118.1$172.2 million, or 13.4%13.1% of Engine Products'Products’ sales, an increase fromconsistent with 13.1% for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2017. Improved cost absorptionApril 30, 2019. The loss of leverage on lower sales, due in part to higher sales thandepreciation expense related to the prior year drove the improvement, whichCompany’s capacity expansion projects, was partially offset by higher raw material costs and incremental costsbenefits from the Company’s initiatives related to meeting higher-than-expected demand.production, supply chain, procurement and pricing optimization, combined with lower raw materials costs, lower incentive compensation and other expense reductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industrial Products Segment
The following is a summary of net sales by product group within the Company'sCompany’s Industrial Products segment (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2020201920202019
Industrial Products segment:
Industrial Filtration Solutions$137.4  $155.2  $441.4  $469.2  
Gas Turbine Systems29.2  27.5  74.2  80.5  
Special Applications42.7  40.7  133.6  128.9  
Industrial Products segment net sales$209.3  $223.4  $649.2  $678.6  
Industrial Products segment earnings before income taxes$34.7  $32.7  $98.8  $101.5  
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2018
 2017
 2018 2017
Industrial Products segment:       
Industrial Filtration Solutions$145.1
 $127.8
 $279.6
 $254.2
Gas Turbine Systems33.0
 21.2
 59.3
 53.7
Special Applications44.2
 39.7
 86.1
 80.0
Total Industrial Products segment$222.3
 $188.7
 $425.0
 $387.9
        
Industrial Products segment earnings before income taxes$32.2
 $24.3
 $62.2
 $62.6
Three months ended April 30, 2020 compared with three months ended April 30, 2019
Net sales for the Industrial Products segment for the three months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $222.3$209.3 million, compared with $188.7$223.4 million for the three months ended January 31, 2017, an increaseApril 30, 2019, a decrease of $33.6$14.1 million, or 17.7%. Of this increase, $10.5 million is attributable to foreign6.3% and 4.6% excluding the impact from currency translation. The increase in Industrial Products sales was driven by increases inSales within Industrial Filtration Solutions (IFS) were negatively impacted by lower levels of 13.4%, Gas Turbine Systems of 55.7% and Special Applications of 11.3%. The increase in Industrial Filtration Solutions sales was driven by growth inindustrial production, which contributed to declining sales of both new equipment and replacement parts reflecting some stabilization in the global markets combinedfor dust collectors. Sales of Process Filtration, also within IFS, were approximately flat with the Company’s effortsprior year, or up in local currency, due to proactively managestrong sales of replacement parts for the replacement cycleFood and Beverage industry. The Gas Turbine Systems (GTS) sales increase was driven by retrofit projects for its large customer base and grow its business in under-penetrated existing and new markets.turbines. The sales increase in Special Applications (SA) was driven by higher sales was widespread. Sales of disk driveDisk Drive filters increased, reflecting temporary moderation in the secular declining hard disk drive market combined with share gains with certain customers,and Integrated Venting Solutions, partially offset by lower sales of Membrane products improved followingproducts.
Earnings before income taxes for the Industrial Products segment for the three months ended April 30, 2020 were $34.7 million, or 16.6% of Industrial Products’ sales, an increase from 14.6% for the three months ended April 30, 2019. The increase was driven by a sharp decline in the prior year quarter, andfavorable mix of sales, of Integrated Venting Solutions are benefittingbenefits from the Company’s effortsinitiatives related to increase its product assortmentproduction, supply chain, procurement and further penetrate new markets. The increase in Gas Turbine Systemspricing optimization, combined with lower raw materials costs, expense reductions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and lower incentive compensation. These benefits were partially offset by loss of leverage on lower sales was expected and reflects comparing against soft salescontinued investments in the prior year quarter, particularly in first-fit, combinedCompany’s strategic growth businesses.

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Nine months ended April 30, 2020 compared with continued strength in sales of replacement parts.nine months ended April 30, 2019
Net sales for the Industrial Products segment for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $425.0$649.2 million, compared with $387.9$678.6 million for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2017, an increaseApril 30, 2019, a decrease of $37.1$29.4 million, or 9.6%4.3%, and 3.3% excluding the impact from currency translation. Of this increase, $13.8 million is attributable to foreign currency translation. The increase in Industrial Products sales was driven by increases inSales within Industrial Filtration Solutions (IFS) were negatively impacted by lower levels of 10.0%, Special Applications of 7.6% and Gas Turbine Systems of 10.5%. The increase in Industrial Filtration Solutions sales was driven by growth inindustrial production, which contributed to declining sales of both new equipment and replacement parts reflecting some stabilization infor dust collectors. Sales of Process Filtration, also within IFS, increased versus the global markets combined withprior year, due to strong sales of replacement parts for the Company’s efforts to proactively manage the replacement cycleFood and Beverage industry. The GTS sales decrease was driven by lower sales of new equipment, partially offset by retrofit projects for its large customer base and


grow its business in under-penetrated existing and new markets.turbines. The sales increase in Special ApplicationsSA was driven by higher sales was widespread. Sales of disk driveDisk Drive filters increased, reflecting temporary moderation in the secular declining hard disk drive market combined with share gains with certain customers,and Integrated Venting Solutions, partially offset by lower sales of Membrane products improved following a decline in the prior year, and sales of Integrated Venting Solutions are benefitting from the Company’s efforts to increase its product assortment and further penetrate new markets. The increase in Gas Turbine Systems sales was expected and reflects comparing against soft sales in the prior year period combined with continued strength in sales of replacement parts. While sales increased for the three month period, the first-fit sales within Gas Turbine Systems continue to be impacted by the Company's strategic decision to be more selective in pursuing new large-turbine projects combined with lower demand for new project installations and customer delays at project sites.products.
Earnings before income taxes for the Industrial Products segment for the threenine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 were $32.2$98.8 million, or 14.5%15.2% of Industrial Products'Products’ sales, an increase from 12.9%15.0% for the threenine months ended January 31, 2017.April 30, 2019. The earnings before income taxes percentage increase was primarily driven by selling a more favorable mix of productssales, benefits from the Company’s initiatives related to production, supply chain, procurement and pricing optimization, combined with lower raw materials costs and expense leverage on higher sales thanreductions related to the prior year,COVID-19 pandemic. These benefits were partially offset by higher raw material costs.
Earnings before income taxes for the Industrial Products segment for the six months ended January 31, 2018 were $62.2 million, or 14.6%loss of Industrial Products'leverage on lower sales a decrease from 16.1% for the six months ended January 31, 2017. The earnings before income taxes percentage decrease was primarily driven by the $6.8 million of income recognizedand continued investments in the prior year period that was related to a favorable settlement of claims associated with general representations and warranties in connection with the Company's acquisition of Northern Technical, partially offset by selling a more favorable mix of products and expense leverage on higher sales than the prior year.Company’s strategic growth businesses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash provided by operating activities for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 was $109.8$265.2 million, compared with $169.5$223.2 million for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2017, a decreaseApril 30, 2019, an increase of $42.0 million. The increase in cash generated fromprovided by operating activities of $59.7 million. This decrease iswas primarily driven by year-over-year improvements in net operating assets and liabilities. These changes are due to the result of changes inCompany’s efforts to manage working capital associated with higheras sales levels of sales and expected demand, as cash flows provided by accounts receivable decreased by $35.1 million and cash flows used in inventories increased by $11.7 million between the periods.decrease.
Cash used in investing activities for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 was $45.0$106.2 million, compared with $35.9$208.4 million for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2017.April 30, 2019, a decrease of $102.2 million. The increase indecrease resulted primarily from $96.0 million of net cash used for the BOFA acquisition in investing activities of $9.1 million resulted from an increase in capital expenditures of $20.8 million to expand capacity and invest in technology, partially offset byfiscal 2019, combined with a decrease in net cash usedcapital expenditures in fiscal 2020 of $6.2 million. In fiscal 2020, capital expenditures included expanding production capacity as well as construction of a new building designed for acquisitions of $11.7 million.research and development.
Cash used in financing activities for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2018April 30, 2020 was $22.6$3.7 million, compared with $76.7$13.7 million for the sixnine months ended January 31, 2017. TheApril 30, 2019, a decrease in cashof $10.0 million. In fiscal 2020, proceeds from a new term loan and short-term debt were used in financing activities of $54.1 million was primarilyto refinance long-term debt and to fund the Company’s needs driven by an increase in cash provided byexpenditures on property, plant and equipment, dividends and share repurchases. In addition, during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company borrowed $100.0 million on its revolver as a precautionary measure to strengthen its liquidity position due to uncertainty related to COVID-19. In fiscal 2019, proceeds from long-term debt of $80.3 million, partially offset by a decrease in cash provided byand short-term borrowings of $16.1 millionwere used primarily to fund the BOFA acquisition and an increase in cash used to purchase treasury stock of $11.1 million.fund the Company’s needs driven by expenditures on property, plant and equipment, dividends and share repurchases.
Cash and cash equivalents as of January 31, 2018 were $362.2April 30, 2020, was $326.5 million, compared with $308.4$177.8 million as of July 31, 2017. As2019. The Company has capacity of January 31, 2018, the Company had $442.9$399.4 million available for further borrowing under existing credit facilities.facilities as of April 30, 2020. The Company believes that the liquidity available from the combination of expected cash generated by operating activities, existing cash and available credit under existing credit facilities and the expected cash generated by operating activities will be adequate to meet cash requirements for the next twelve months, includingmonths. Additionally, as a precautionary measure, the Company has entered into an additional debt repayments and pension funding, payment of anticipated dividends, possible share repurchase activity, potential acquisitions and capital expenditures.agreement on May 18, 2020, as further discussed below.
Accounts receivable, net as of January 31, 2018 were $509.9April 30, 2020, was $460.5 million, compared with $497.7$529.5 million as of July 31, 2017, an increase2019, a decrease of $12.2 million.$69.0 million driven by lower levels of sales. Days sales outstanding was flat at 66 days, as of April 30, 2020 and 2019. Days sales outstanding were 69was 65 days as of January 31, 2018 and 67 days as ofat July 31, 2017.2019. Days sales outstanding is calculated using the count back method, which calculates the number of days of most recent revenue that is reflected in the net accounts receivable balance. These increases were driven by the impact of foreign exchange translation.
Inventories, net as of January 31, 2018 were $344.9April 30, 2020, was $346.5 million, compared with $293.5$332.8 million as of July 31, 2017,2019, an increase of $51.4$13.7 million. Inventory turns were 5.44.8 times and 5.6 times per year as of January 31, 2018, compared to 6.1 times per year as ofApril 30, 2020 and July 31, 2017.2019, respectively. Inventory turns are calculated by taking the annualized cost of sales based on the trailing three-month period divided by the average of the beginning and ending net inventory values of the three-month period. These changes were primarilyThe inventory increase was spread across all of the major regions, driven by increases acrosslower demand for finished goods and increased stock for COVID-19. While the regionsCompany has not experienced significant supply chain disruption, certain inventory levels have been increased during the quarter in response to meet current and expected customer demand given the sales momentum.COVID-19.


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Long-term debt outstanding was $667.7$735.1 million as of January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, compared with $537.3$584.4 million as of July 31, 2017,2019, an increase of $130.4$150.7 million. This increase is primarily to fund share repurchases and dividends and to support working capital needs associated with the higher levelsAs of sales. In addition, during the period, $50.0 million of current maturities ofApril 30, 2020, total debt, including long-term debt was refinanced into long-term debt. As of January 31, 2018, long-term debtand short-term borrowings, represented 44.7%45.6% of total long-term capital,capitalization, defined as long-termtotal debt plus total shareholders’ equity, compared with 38.6%41.6% as of July 31, 2017.2019. As of April 30, 2020, the Company has substantial headroom related to its financial covenants as well as sufficient cash and available liquidity under the revolving credit facility.

The Company has a $500 million unsecured revolving credit facility that expires July 21, 2022. As of April 30, 2020, there was $142.5 million available on this facility.

In March 2020, the Company borrowed $100.0 million on its revolver as a precautionary measure to strengthen its liquidity position due to uncertainty related to COVID-19.
Certain debt agreements contain financial covenants related to interest coverage and leverage ratios, as well as other non-financial covenants. As of April 30, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
In October 2019, the Company entered into a term loan agreement of €80.0 million, or $89.2 million, based on the exchange rate in effect on October 28, 2019. The loan is unsecured and matures in October 2024. As of April 30, 2020, the Company had borrowed the full capacity of the term loan. The term loan includes customary representations and warranties and covenants for a transaction of this type. The loan has a floating rate based on margin plus EURIBOR. The margin will vary according to a leverage-based pricing grid. The rate as of April 30, 2020 was 0.7%.
On May 18, 2020, the Company entered into a 364-day revolving credit agreement for $100.0 million. The agreement is unsecured, and the Company can request a one-year extension. The agreement provides incremental borrowing capacity above the Company’s currently existing $500.0 million unsecured, revolving credit facility, and includes customary representations and warranties and covenants consistent with that facility. Interest is payable at the Company’s election of either the sum of the LIBOR rate and an applicable rate or the sum of the base rate and an applicable rate, as defined in the agreement.
The Company guarantees 50% of certain debt of its joint venture, AFSI,Advanced Filtration Systems Inc., as further discussed in Note 1314 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated FinancialFinancial Statements included in Item 1 of this report.
New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
For new accounting standards not yet adopted, refer to Note 1 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report.
Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no material changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017.2019.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES REFORM ACT OFSafe Harbor Statement under the Securities Reform Act of 1995
The Company, through its management, may make forward-looking statements reflecting the Company’s current views with respect to future events and expectations, such as forecasts, plans, trends and projections relating to the Company’s business and financial performance. These forward-looking statements, which may be included in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), in press releases and in other documents and materials as well as in written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors"“Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017,2019, which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. The words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “will allow,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “forecast”“forecast,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21e21E of the Exchange Act and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as enacted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA). In particular, the Company desires to take advantage of the protections of the PSLRA in connection with the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These statements do not guarantee future performance.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
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These forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date such statements are made. In addition, the Company wishesmade and are subject to advise readersrisks and uncertainties that the factors listed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2017, as well as other factors, could affect the Company’s performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed.these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, world economic and industrial market conditions;conditions worldwide; the Company'sCompany’s ability to maintain certain competitive advantages over competitors;advantages; threats from disruptive innovation; highly competitive markets with pricing pressures;pressure; the Company'sCompany’s ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights;property; the Company's dependence on global operations;difficulties in operating globally; customer concentration in certain cyclical industries; commodity availability and pricing; the Company's abilitysignificant demand fluctuations; unavailable raw materials or material cost inflation; inability of operations to develop newmeet customer demand; difficulties with information technology systems and maintain and upgrade existing systems; information security and data breaches;security; foreign currency fluctuations; governmental laws and regulations; litigation; changes in tax laws and tax rates; regulations and results of examinations; the Company'sCompany’s ability to attract and retain keyqualified personnel; changes in capital and credit markets; execution of the Company'sCompany’s acquisition strategy; the possibility of intangible asset impairment; execution of restructuring plans; the Company'sCompany’s ability to manage productivity improvements; unexpected events and the disruption on operations, including the recent Coronavirus outbreak; the Company’s ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reportingreporting; the United Kingdom’s decision to end its membership in the European Union and other factors included in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors"“Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017.2019. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.
Item 3.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There have been no materialThe Company’s market risk includes the potential loss arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. In an attempt to manage these risks, the Company employs certain strategies to mitigate the effect of these fluctuations. The Company does not enter into any of these instruments for speculative trading purposes.
The Company maintains significant assets and operations outside the U.S., resulting in exposure to foreign currency gains and losses. A portion of the Company’s foreign currency exposure is naturally hedged by incurring liabilities, including bank debt, denominated in the local currency in which the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are located.
During the nine months ended April 30, 2020, the U.S. dollar was generally stronger than in the nine months ended April 30, 2019 compared with many of the currencies of the foreign countries in which the Company operates. The overall stronger dollar had a negative impact on the Company’s international net sales results because the foreign denominated revenues translated into less U.S. dollars. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact to net sales and net earnings in many regions around the world. The estimated impact of foreign currency translation for the nine months ended April 30, 2020, resulted in an overall decrease in reported net sales by $28.3 million and net earnings of approximately $2.0 million, compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts The Company uses forward currency exchange contracts to manage exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency. The Company enters into certain purchase commitments with foreign suppliers based on the value of its purchasing subsidiaries’ local currency relative to the currency requirement of the supplier on the date of the commitment. The Company also sells into foreign countries based on the value of purchaser’s local currency. The Company mitigates risk through using forward currency contracts that generally mature in 12 months or less, which is consistent with the related purchases and sales. Contracts that qualify for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges.
Net investment hedges The Company uses fixed-to-fixed cross currency swap agreements to hedge its exposure to adverse foreign currency exchange rate movements for its operations in Europe through July 2029. The Company has elected the spot method for assessing effectiveness of these contracts.
Based on the net investment hedge outstanding as of April 30, 2020, a 10% appreciation of the U.S. dollar compared to the Euro, would result in a net gain of $5.7 million in the fair value of these contracts.
Interest rates The Company’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to debt obligations that are at variable rates, as well as the potential increase in fair value of long-term debt resulting from a potential decrease in interest rates. As of April 30, 2020, the Company’s financial liabilities with exposure to changes in interest rates consisted mainly of $400.0 million outstanding on the Company’s revolving credit facility and term loan, €87.5 million, or $95.1 million of variable rate term loan and short-term notes, and ¥2.65 billion, or $24.9 million, of variable rate long-term debt. Assuming a hypothetical increase of 0.5% in short-term interest rates, with all other variables remaining constant, interest expense would have increased roughly $1.4 million and interest income would have increased roughly $0.8 million in the nine months ended April 30, 2020. Interest rate changes would also affect the fair market value of fixed-rate debt. As of April 30, 2020, the estimated fair value of long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $283.9 million compared to its carrying value of $275.0 million. The fair value is estimated by discounting the projected cash flows using the rate at which similar amounts of debt could currently be borrowed.

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Commodity prices The Company is exposed to market risk from fluctuating market prices of certain purchased commodity raw materials, including steel, filter media and petrochemical-based products, including plastics, rubber and adhesives. On an ongoing basis, the Company enters into selective supply arrangements with certain of its suppliers that allow the Company to reduce volatility in its costs. The Company strives to recover or offset all material cost increases through selective price increases to its customers and the Company’s cost reduction initiatives, which include material substitution, process improvement and product redesigns. However, an increase in commodity prices could result in lower operating margins.
Chinese notes Consistent with common business practice in China, the Company’s Chinese subsidiaries accept bankers’ acceptance notes from Chinese customers in settlement of certain customer billed accounts receivable. Bankers’ acceptance notes represent a commitment by the issuing financial institution to pay a certain amount of money at a specified future maturity date to the legal owner of the Company sincebankers’ acceptance note as of the maturity date. The maturity date of bankers’ acceptance notes varies, but it is the Company’s policy to only accept bankers’ acceptance notes with maturity dates no more than 270 days from the date of the Company’s receipt of such draft. As of April 30, 2020 and July 31, 2017. See further discussion2019, the Company owned $12.6 million and $16.7 million, respectively, of these market risksbankers’ acceptance notes, and includes them in accounts receivable on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2017.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Item 4.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management of the Company, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period. Based on their evaluation, as of the end of the period covered, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)Act) were effective. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed so that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and


forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management of the Company, with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended)Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company believes the recorded estimated liability in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for claims or litigation is adequate in light of the probable and estimable outcomes. Any recorded liabilities were not material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity and the Company believes it is remote that the settlement of any of the currently identified claims or litigation will be materially in excess of what is accrued. The Company records provisions when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Claims and litigation are reviewed quarterly and provisions are taken or adjusted to reflect the status of a particular matter.
Item 1A.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There are inherent risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s global operations that involve the manufacturing and sale of products for highly demanding customer applications throughout the world. These risks and uncertainties could adversely affect the Company’s operating performances or financial condition. TheIn addition to the risk factor below, the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 20172019 outlines the risks and uncertainties that the Company believes are the most material to its business.





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COVID-19 Business Disruption - pandemics and unexpected events like COVID-19 could have a negative effect on our business, results of operation, financial condition and cash flows.
The Company’s business and operations have been, and may be adversely affected in the future, by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to disruptions of our employees, suppliers, and customers to perform our and their respective responsibilities and obligations. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, and it could continue to have a material negative impact on our business and operations. We have experienced temporary shutdowns and we, our employees, suppliers or customers may be prevented from conducting business activities for an indefinite period of time, including shutdowns, shelter-in-place orders, import or export restrictions or other preventative measures that may be requested or mandated by governmental authorities.
In addition, our facilities and the facilities of our customers and suppliers may experience disruptions in manufacturing and supply arrangements due to the loss or disruption of essential manufacturing and supply elements, such as raw materials or other finished product components, transportation, workforce or other manufacturing and distribution capability. We may also experience failure of third parties on which we rely, including our suppliers, distributors, contractors and commercial banks, to meet their obligations to us, or significant disruptions in their ability to do so. We could also be impacted by significant reductions in demand or volatility in demand for our products and potentially a global economic recession resulting from business shutdowns or slowdowns.
Although most of our operations have been treated as “essential” operations under applicable government orders that have been issued to date which restrict business activities, and accordingly have been permitted to continue to operate, it is possible that treatment could change under future government orders. Further, site-specific health and safety concerns might otherwise require certain of our operations to be halted for some period of time. Operations of all of our facilities have been affected in terms of employee protection measures, including social distancing and personal protection equipment measures, which may continue to affect the efficiency of our operations for the foreseeable future. The duration and extent of the pandemic are currently uncertain, but prolonged or worsening disruption or a resulting economic recession could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Item 2.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Repurchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes information in connection with purchases made by, or on behalf of, the Company or any affiliated purchaser of the Company, of shares of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended January 31, 2018:April 30, 2020:
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Maximum
Number
of Shares
that May Yet
Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
February 1 - February 29, 2020—  $—  —  11,394,455  
March 1 - March 31, 2020675,000  43.33  675,000  10,719,455  
April 1 - April 30, 2020—  —  —  10,719,455  
Total675,000  $43.33  675,000  10,719,455  
(1)In fiscal 2019, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 13.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock. This repurchase authorization is effective until terminated by the Board of Directors. The Company has remaining authorization to repurchase 10.7 million shares under this plan. There were no repurchases of common stock made outside of the Company’s current repurchase authorization during the three months ended April 30, 2020. While not considered repurchases of shares, the Company does at times withhold shares that would otherwise be issued under stock-based awards to cover the withholding of taxes due as a result of exercising stock options or payment of stock-based awards.
Period 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
 
Average Price
Paid per Share
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
Maximum
Number
of Shares
that May Yet
Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
November 1 - November 30, 2017 
 $
 
 6,241,152
December 1 - December 31, 2017 
 
 
 6,241,152
January 1 - January 31, 2018 400,000
 50.55
 400,000
 5,841,152
Total 400,000
 $50.55
 400,000
 5,841,152
(1)The Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 14.0 million shares of the Company's common stock. This repurchase authorization is effective until terminated by the Board of Directors. There were no repurchases of common stock made outside of the Company's current repurchase authorization during the three months ended January 31, 2018. While not considered repurchases of shares, the Company does at times withhold shares that would otherwise be issued under stock-based awards to cover the withholding of taxes due as a result of exercising stock options or payment of stock-based awards.
Item 3.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable.
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Item 5.6.Other Information
Not applicable.


Exhibits
Item 6.Exhibits
*4 – **
101The following information from the Donaldson Company, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2018,April 30, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, formatted in Extensibleinline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)(iXBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Earnings, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and (v)(vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements
104The cover page from Donaldson Company Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2020, formatted in iXBRL (included as Exhibit 101).

*Exhibit has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit.

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**Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A), copies of instruments defining the rights of holders of certain long-term debts of the Registrant and its subsidiaries are not filed and in lieu thereof the Registrant agrees to furnish a copy thereof to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)
 
Date: March 9, 2018June 3, 2020By:   /s/ Tod E. Carpenter
Tod E. Carpenter

Chairman, President and

Chief Executive Officer

(duly authorized officer)
Date: March 9, 2018June 3, 2020By: /s/ Scott J. Robinson
Scott J. Robinson

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial officer)
Date: March 9, 2018June 3, 2020By: /s/ Melissa A. OslandPeter J. Keller
Melissa A. Osland
Peter J. Keller
Corporate Controller

(principal accounting officer)


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