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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2018JANUARY 31, 2019 OR
  
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _________________ TO _________________.
Commission File Number 1-7891
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 41-0222640
(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)
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 growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
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 company o
 
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's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Common Stock,common stock, $5 Par Valuepar value - 128,977,999127,654,400 shares as of May 31, 2018.February 28, 2019.
 


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Nine Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net sales$700.0
 $608.2
 $2,009.5
 $1,711.8
$703.7
 $664.7
 $1,405.1
 $1,309.5
Cost of sales460.4
 396.7
 1,326.7
 1,118.2
478.3
 445.8
 941.3
 866.3
Gross profit239.6
 211.5
 682.8
 593.6
225.4
 218.9
 463.8
 443.2
Operating expenses138.7
 123.0
 409.6
 359.3
140.3
 138.8
 280.0
 274.0
Operating income100.9
 88.5
 273.2
 234.3
85.1
 80.1
 183.8
 169.2
Interest expense5.4
 4.8
 15.7
 14.4
5.3
 5.1
 9.5
 10.3
Other income, net(3.5) (0.6) (2.6) (10.4)(0.7) (1.4) (2.6) (2.2)
Earnings before income taxes99.0
 84.3
 260.1
 230.3
80.5
 76.4
 176.9
 161.1
Income taxes29.1
 24.2
 182.2
 65.7
20.4
 129.3
 43.0
 153.1
Net earnings$69.9
 $60.1
 $77.9
 $164.6
Net earnings (loss)$60.1
 $(52.9) $133.9
 $8.0
              
Weighted average shares – basic130.1
 132.5
 130.5
 133.0
128.3
 130.6
 128.6
 130.7
Weighted average shares – diluted131.9
 134.1
 132.5
 134.4
130.0
 130.6
 130.6
 132.8
Net earnings per share – basic$0.54
 $0.45
 $0.60
 $1.24
Net earnings per share – diluted$0.53
 $0.45
 $0.59
 $1.23
Net earnings (loss) per share – basic$0.47
 $(0.40) $1.04
 $0.06
Net earnings (loss) per share – diluted$0.46
 $(0.40) $1.03
 $0.06
              
Cash dividends paid per share$0.180
 $0.175
 $0.540
 $0.525
Dividends paid per share$0.19
 $0.18
 $0.38
 $0.36
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Nine Months Ended
April 30,
 2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
Net earnings$69.9
 $60.1
 $77.9
 $164.6
Other comprehensive (loss) income:       
Foreign currency translation (loss) income(23.2) 10.7
 27.2
 (10.1)
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes of $(0.6), $(0.5), $(1.5) and $(2.3), respectively1.6
 0.5
 2.6
 4.2
Gain on hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes of $(0.6), $0.1, $(1.5) and $(0.3), respectively1.1
 0.2
 2.8
 0.9
Comprehensive income$49.4
 $71.5
 $110.5
 $159.6
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net earnings (loss)$60.1
 $(52.9) $133.9
 $8.0
Other comprehensive (loss) income:       
Foreign currency translation income (loss)23.7
 55.5
 (0.5) 50.4
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes of $(0.2), $(0.4), $(0.6) and $(0.9), respectively0.5
 0.2
 2.1
 1.0
Gain (loss) on hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes of $0.0, $0.3, $(0.2) and $(0.9), respectively
 (0.6) 0.5
 1.7
Comprehensive income$84.3
 $2.2
 $136.0
 $61.1
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
April 30,
2018

 July 31,
2017

January 31,
2019

 July 31,
2018

Assets 
  
 
  
Current assets: 
  
 
  
Cash and cash equivalents$317.3
 $308.4
$191.2
 $204.7
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $8.1 and $8.7, respectively530.6
 497.7
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $6.2 and $8.3, respectively515.3
 534.6
Inventories, net344.2
 293.5
365.6
 334.1
Prepaid expenses and other current assets57.1
 51.4
85.6
 52.3
Total current assets1,249.2
 1,151.0
1,157.7
 1,125.7
Property, plant and equipment, net511.1
 484.6
552.5
 509.3
Goodwill240.0
 238.1
310.5
 238.4
Intangible assets, net37.1
 40.6
77.5
 35.6
Deferred income taxes14.5
 30.3
15.4
 19.2
Other long-term assets43.1
 35.1
52.7
 48.4
Total assets$2,095.0
 $1,979.7
$2,166.3
 $1,976.6
      
Liabilities and shareholders' equity      
Current liabilities:      
Short-term borrowings$4.1
 $23.3
$50.4
 $28.2
Current maturities of long-term debt0.4
 50.6
15.6
 15.3
Trade accounts payable201.5
 194.0
226.7
 201.3
Other current liabilities191.7
 216.2
200.4
 224.6
Total current liabilities397.7
 484.1
493.1
 469.4
Long-term debt687.5
 537.3
632.5
 499.6
Non-current income taxes payable101.3
 105.3
Deferred income taxes5.0
 3.6
14.8
 4.2
Other long-term liabilities168.4
 100.2
38.9
 40.3
Total liabilities1,258.6
 1,125.2
1,280.6
 1,118.8
      
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

 

Redeemable non-controlling interest13.1
 
      
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
758.2
 758.2
Retained earnings1,089.1
 1,056.9
1,202.7
 1,122.1
Non-controlling interests4.7
 4.4
Non-controlling interest5.2
 4.8
Stock-compensation plans21.1
 21.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(124.4) (157.0)(147.7) (149.8)
Treasury stock, 22,730,646 and 21,037,353 shares, respectively, at cost(891.2) (808.0)
Treasury stock, 24,097,437 and 22,871,145 shares, respectively, at cost(966.9) (898.8)
Total shareholders' equity836.4
 854.5
872.6
 857.8
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,095.0
 $1,979.7
$2,166.3
 $1,976.6
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
2019
 2018
Operating Activities 
  
 
  
Net earnings$77.9
 $164.6
$133.9
 $8.0
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization57.4
 55.8
39.2
 37.9
Deferred income taxes16.7
 (2.0)4.9
 7.0
Stock-based compensation expense13.3
 7.5
10.6
 9.6
Other, net66.7
 0.8
(2.1) (1.3)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding effect of acquired businesses(73.3) 4.1
(43.7) 48.6
Net cash provided by operating activities158.7
 230.8
142.8
 109.8
      
Investing Activities      
Net expenditures on property, plant and equipment(73.1) (41.2)(67.1) (45.8)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired0.8
 (10.9)(96.0) 0.8
Net cash used in investing activities(72.3) (52.1)(163.1) (45.0)
      
Financing Activities      
Proceeds from long-term debt165.0
 
145.0
 140.0
Repayments of long-term debt(65.3) (0.7)(24.6) (60.2)
Change in short-term borrowings(18.0) 41.4
22.6
 (4.1)
Purchase of treasury stock(107.7) (110.4)(102.0) (62.9)
Dividends paid(70.2) (69.5)(48.7) (46.8)
Tax withholding for stock compensation transactions(2.5) (2.6)
Tax withholding payments for stock compensation transactions(3.6) (2.2)
Exercise of stock options14.6
 17.4
17.3
 13.6
Net cash used in financing activities(84.1) (124.4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities6.0
 (22.6)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash6.6
 (1.6)0.8
 11.6
Increase in cash and cash equivalents8.9
 52.7
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year308.4
 243.2
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(13.5) 53.8
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period204.7
 308.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$317.3
 $295.9
$191.2
 $362.2
 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Donaldson Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 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 have been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three and ninesix month periods ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for future periods. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet information was derived from the Company's audited 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 year ended July 31, 2017.2018.
New Accounting Standards Recently Adopted In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (ASU 2015-11), which amended the guidance requiring companies not using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value rather than the lower of cost or market. This accounting guidance was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and did not have an impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU 2016-09). This update simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and the guidance affecting the effective tax rate was adopted prospectively. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is also presented retrospectively with the guidance of this new standard and, for the nine months ended April 30, 2017, resulted in an increase of $6.7 million to net cash provided by operating activities and a corresponding $6.7 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 tax 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 its 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.
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)(ASC 606), 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. In 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-11, ASU 2016-12 and ASU 2016-20 to clarify, among other things, the implementation guidance related to principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property. This accounting guidance iswas effective for the Company beginning


in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The amendments in this update are to be applied on a retrospective basis, either to each prior reporting period presented (full retrospective method) or by presenting the cumulative effect of applying the update recognized at the date of initial application (modified retrospective method). The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of the standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements. A project team has been established, has conducted surveys of the businesses, is performing revenue contract analyses to gather information and identify where potential differences could result in applying the requirements of the new standard and has begun assessing the financial impact of the new standard on its Consolidated Financial Statements. The results of this assessment have not yet been determined. During the quarter ended April 30, 2018, the Company made the decision that it anticipates adopting the standardwas adopted using the modified retrospective method, applying the guidance to those contracts which were not completed as of August 1, 2018.
In February 2016,July 31, 2018, with 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 termscumulative effect of more than twelve months. 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 inadoption recognized during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on a modified retrospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluatingquarter. Refer to Note 6 for the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.this new standard.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business (ASU 2017-01). 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 iswas effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The Company does not expect the application ofadopted ASU 2017-01 willin the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715) (ASU(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 iswas effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption ofadopted ASU 2017-07 onin the first quarter of fiscal 2019 using the retrospective method. This resulted in a reclassification of net benefit costs in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.Earnings, with a decrease in operating income and a corresponding increase to other income, net of $1.5 million and $3.1 million for the three and six months ended January 31, 2018, respectively.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives 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 asand eases certain hedge effectiveness assessment requirements. ASU 2017-12 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), which requires lessees to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for substantially all leases. This accounting guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on a modified retrospective basis. The Company has established a project team that is currently evaluating the population of leased assets from which to assess the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-122016-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13). In November 2018, the FASB issued update ASU 2018-19 that clarifies the scope of the standard in the amendments in ASU 2016-13. This guidance introduces a new model for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current


expected credit losses. Financial instruments impacted include accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. The new guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect of ASU 2016-13 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(ASU (ASU 2018-02). The guidance allows a company to elect to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to retained earnings the stranded tax effects from the adoption of the newly enacted federal corporate tax rate as a result of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The amount of the reclassification is calculated as the difference between the amount initially charged to other comprehensive income (OCI) at the time of the previously enacted tax rate that remains in AOCI and the amount that would have been charged using the newly enacted tax rate, excluding any valuation allowance previously charged to income. ASU 2018-02 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2018-02 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (ASU 2018-15). Theamendments in this update align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract is not affected by the amendments in this update. The amendments in this update are effective for interim and annual periods for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this update should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2018-15 on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 2. Acquisitions
On May 1, 2017,October 18, 2018, the Company acquired 100%88% of the shares of Hy-Pro Corporation (Hy-Pro). Hy-ProBOFA International LTD (BOFA), headquartered in the United Kingdom, for cash consideration of $98.2 million less cash acquired of $2.2 million. BOFA designs, develops and manufactures fume extraction systems across a wide range of industrial air filtration systemsapplications. The acquisition will allow Donaldson to accelerate its global growth in the fume collection business and replacement filters for stationary hydraulicadd additional filtration technology to the Company's existing product lines. The fair values assigned to the acquired assets and industrial lubrication applications. Hy-Pro has manufacturing locations in Anderson, Indiana and Vancouver, Washington. Total consideration for the transaction was $21.9 million after recording a working capital adjustment in accordance with the purchase agreement. The Company received cashliabilities assumed of $0.8 million for this adjustment during the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which reduced the purchase price and goodwill by a corresponding amount.
On August 31, 2016, the Company acquired the net assets of Industrias Partmo S.A. (Partmo) in Colombia. Partmo is a leading manufacturer of replacement air, lube and fuel filters in Colombia for medium and heavy-duty engines. Total consideration for the transaction was $12.1 million.
For the two acquisitions that occurred during the year ended July 31, 2017, the Company acquired $18.1BOFA were approximately $12.2 million of net tangible assets, $8.6$45.7 million of identifiable intangible assets, that had$73.6 million of goodwill, $8.1 million of deferred tax liabilities and $14.3 million of assumed debt. The assumed debt was repaid in October 2018. The identifiable intangible assets were related to customer relationships, patents, trademarks and technology and have estimated useful lives ranging from seven5 to twenty years15 years. The acquired intangible assets including goodwill are not deductible for tax purposes. The purchase price allocation is preliminary pending the outcome of the final valuation of the net assets acquired. The Company is reporting BOFA’s results of operations within the Industrial Products segment. Transaction costs were expensed as incurred and were not significant for the three and six months ended January 31, 2019.
The acquisition also provides call and put options that, if exercised by either the Company or the minority interest holders after a certain period of time, would obligate the Company to purchase the remaining 12% of the shares of BOFA at a price indexed to the performance of the acquired entity. Due to the redemption features, the minority interest holders’ value is classified as a redeemable non-controlling interest in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The redeemable non-controlling interest was recorded at fair value at the timedate of acquisition and $7.3there were no significant changes to the $13.1 million of goodwill. carrying value during the three months ended January 31, 2019.
Pro forma financial information for these acquisitions havethis acquisition has not been presented because they areit is 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):
April 30,
2018

 July 31,
2017

January 31,
2019

 July 31,
2018

Raw materials$109.1
 $96.3
$125.4
 $128.7
Work in process27.5
 19.7
36.8
 27.4
Finished products207.6
 177.5
203.4
 178.0
Inventories, net$344.2
 $293.5
$365.6
 $334.1


    
The components of net property, plant and equipment are as follows (in millions):
April 30,
2018

 July 31,
2017

January 31,
2019

 July 31,
2018

Land$21.1
 $20.6
$24.4
 $22.8
Buildings310.6
 292.5
315.2
 310.8
Machinery and equipment909.1
 866.8
793.5
 769.1
Computer software140.3
 132.6
Construction in progress67.2
 48.9
100.4
 64.4
Less: accumulated depreciation(796.9) (744.2)(821.3) (790.4)
Property, plant and equipment, net$511.1
 $484.6
$552.5
 $509.3
Note 4. Earnings Per Share
The Company’s basic net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares. The Company’s diluted net earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares and common share equivalents relating to stock options and stock incentive plans. Certain outstanding options were excluded from the diluted net earnings (loss) per share calculations because their exercise prices are greater than the average market price of the Company’s common stock during those periods. All common share equivalents were excluded from the diluted net loss per share calculation for the three months ended January 31, 2018 because the Company incurred a net loss for the period. Options excluded from the diluted net earnings per share calculations were 0.10.9 million and 0.8 million for the three and ninesix months ended April 30, 2018.January 31, 2019, respectively. Options excluded from the diluted net earnings (loss) per share calculations were zero2.2 million and 1.60.1 million for the three and ninesix months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, respectively.
The following table presents the information necessary to calculate basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share (in millions, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Nine Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share computation$69.9
 $60.1
 $77.9
 $164.6
Net earnings (loss) for basic and diluted earnings per share computation$60.1
 $(52.9) $133.9
 $8.0
              
Weighted average common shares outstanding:              
Weighted average common shares – basic130.1
 132.5
 130.5
 133.0
128.3
 130.6
 128.6
 130.7
Dilutive impact of share-based awards1.8
 1.6
 2.0
 1.4
1.7
 
 2.0
 2.1
Weighted average common shares – diluted131.9
 134.1
 132.5
 134.4
130.0
 130.6
 130.6
 132.8
              
Net earnings per share – basic$0.54
 $0.45
 $0.60
 $1.24
Net earnings per share – diluted$0.53
 $0.45
 $0.59
 $1.23
Net earnings (loss) per share – basic$0.47
 $(0.40) $1.04
 $0.06
Net earnings (loss) per share – diluted$0.46
 $(0.40) $1.03
 $0.06
Note 5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. The Company performed its annual impairment assessment during the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and did not record any impairment as a result of this assessment.


The following is a reconciliation of goodwill by reportable segment for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 (in millions):
Engine
Products
 
Industrial
Products
 
Total
Goodwill
Engine
Products
 
Industrial
Products
 
Total
Goodwill
Balance as of July 31, 2017$84.3
 $153.8
 $238.1
Balance as of July 31, 2018$84.9
 $153.5
 $238.4
Goodwill acquired0.6
 
 0.6

 73.6
 73.6
Foreign exchange translation0.3
 1.0
 1.3
(0.2) (1.3) (1.5)
Balance as of April 30, 2018$85.2
 $154.8
 $240.0
Balance as of January 31, 2019$84.7
 $225.8
 $310.5


The following is a reconciliation of net intangible assetsasset classes for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 (in millions):
Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Intangible Assets
Balance as of July 31, 2017$106.6
 $(66.0) $40.6
Customer relationships and listsGross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Intangible Assets
Balance as of July 31, 2018$63.0
 $(35.7) $27.3
Intangibles acquired38.9
 
 38.9
Amortization expense
 (4.1) (4.1)
 (2.6) (2.6)
Foreign exchange translation1.1
 (0.5) 0.6
(0.5) 0.2
 (0.3)
Balance as of April 30, 2018$107.7
 $(70.6) $37.1
Balance as of January 31, 2019$101.4
 $(38.1) $63.3
Patents, trademarks and technology     
Balance as of July 31, 2018$43.7
 $(35.4) $8.3
Intangibles acquired6.8
 
 6.8
Amortization expense
 (0.9) (0.9)
Foreign exchange translation(0.6) 0.6
 
Balance as of January 31, 2019$49.9
 $(35.7) $14.2
Total intangible assets, net$151.3
 $(73.8) $77.5
Note 6. Revenue
The Company recognizes revenue on a wide range of filtration solutions sold to customers in many industries around the globe. The vast majority of the Company’s performance obligations within customer sales contracts are for manufactured filtration systems and replacement parts. The Company does perform limited services, such as nonrecurring engineering (NRE) 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 Recognition Policy
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for the fulfillment of performance obligations. The transaction price of a contract could be reduced by variable consideration including product refunds, returns, volume rebates and discounts in the determination of net sales. The Company primarily relies on historical experience and anticipated future performance to estimate the variable consideration. Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur when the contingency is resolved. The Company also accounts for amounts billed to customers for reimbursement of shipping and handling as fulfillment costs by recording these amounts as revenue and accruing the costs when the related revenue is recognized.
For most customer contracts, the Company recognizes revenue at a point in time when control of the goods or services is transferred to the customer. For product sales, control is typically deemed to have transferred in accordance with the shipping terms, either at the time of shipment from the plants or distribution centers or the time of delivery to the customers. Revenue is recognized for services upon completion of those services.
Due to the customized nature of some of the Company’s products, together with contractual provisions in certain customer contracts that provide the Company with an enforceable right to payment of the transaction price for performance completed to date, revenue is recognized for these contracts over time. For these contracts, the Company recognizes revenue on products by an output measure of production, which fairly depicts the amount of revenue the Company is entitled to. The timing of revenue recognized from these products is slightly accelerated compared to revenue recognized at the point in time of shipment or delivery. Revenue generated from NRE services is also satisfied over time and measured as contractual milestones are achieved, as this represents value transferred to the customer.
Incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer and other costs to fulfill a contract are required to be capitalized. The only such cost material to the Company is sales commission expense. The Company has elected to expense these costs of obtaining a contract as incurred when the related contract period is less than one year. The Company does not pay upfront sales commissions on contracts when the related contract period is greater than one year, thus has not capitalized any amounts as of January 31, 2019.


Revenue Disaggregation
Net sales disaggregated by geography based on the location where the customer's order was placed (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
United States$289.4
 $272.3
 $594.5
 $546.7
Europe, Middle East and Africa207.4
 192.0
 403.7
 376.8
Asia Pacific149.3
 148.0
 296.6
 280.1
Latin America57.6
 52.4
 110.3
 105.9
   Total net sales$703.7
 $664.7
 $1,405.1
 $1,309.5
Net sales disaggregated by product group (in millions):
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
 2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Engine Products segment       
Off-Road$79.0
 $78.9
 $155.2
 $153.9
On-Road42.8
 35.2
 88.7
 68.5
Aftermarket321.1
 303.5
 652.3
 612.6
Aerospace and Defense26.1
 24.8
 53.7
 49.5
Engine Products segment net sales469.0
 442.4
 949.9
 884.5
        
Industrial Products segment       
Industrial Filtration Solutions164.6
 145.1
 314.0
 279.6
Gas Turbine Systems27.5
 33.0
 53.0
 59.3
Special Applications42.6
 44.2
 88.2
 86.1
Industrial Products segment net sales234.7
 222.3
 455.2
 425.0
        
Total net sales$703.7
 $664.7
 $1,405.1
 $1,309.5
Contract Assets and Liabilities
The satisfaction of performance obligations and the resulting recognition of revenue typically corresponds with billing of 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 $12.3 million as of January 31, 2019. In other limited circumstances, the Company will require a down payment from the customer prior to the satisfaction of performance obligations. This results in contract liabilities, or deferred revenue, which is reported in other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, depending on when revenue is expected to be recognized. Contract liabilities were $12.6 million and $10.5 million as of January 31, 2019 and July 31, 2018, 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.



Adoption of ASC 606
Note 1 describes the requirements of the new revenue recognition standard, ASC 606. The cumulative effect of the adoption on the Company’s August 1, 2018 opening balance sheet is as follows (in millions):
 Balance at July 31, 2018 Adjustments for ASC 606 Balance at August 1, 2018
Assets     
Inventories, net$334.1
 $(7.3) $326.8
Prepaid expense and other current assets52.3
 14.0
 66.3
Liabilities     
Other current liabilities86.6
 0.3
 86.9
Deferred income taxes4.2
 1.1
 5.3
Equity     
Retained earnings1,122.1
 5.3
 1,127.4
These adjustments primarily related to certain contracts that qualify for revenue recognition over time under the new standard. This change does not have a material impact on revenue recognized during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
In addition, the adoption of ASC 606 impacted one set of contracts within the Engine Products segment in which Donaldson is now deemed to be the principal under the new standard because the Company has control through the manufacturing of products prior to the sale of those products to the customer. For these contracts, the previous practice of recognizing revenue on a net basis, in which the amount of net sales recorded is the net amount retained after paying product costs to suppliers, has changed under ASC 606 to recognizing revenue on a gross basis, in which the amount of net sales recorded is the gross amount received from the customer, with corresponding product costs recorded as cost of sales. This change did not result in a cumulative effect adjustment under the modified retrospective method of adoption since there is no impact to the timing of revenue recognition but it has increased net sales and cost of sales on a prospective basis. The increase in net sales and cost of sales for this change was $3.6 million and $8.7 million for the three and six months ended January 31, 2019, respectively.
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 ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 (in millions):
Nine Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
2019
 2018
Balance at beginning of period$14.6
 $11.9
$18.9
 $14.6
Accruals for warranties issued during the reporting period1.8
 2.5
0.5
 1.5
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)0.6
 4.1
(1.7) 1.1
Less: settlements made during the period(3.3) (3.0)(3.1) (2.6)
Balance at end of period$13.7
 $15.5
$14.6
 $14.6
There were no material specific warranty matters accrued for or significant settlements made in the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 or 2017.2018. The Company’s warranty matters are not expected to have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, liquidity or financial position.
Note 7.8. Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized using the fair-value method for all awards. 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 ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019, the Company recorded pretax stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options of $2.0 million and $6.9 million, respectively, and recorded $0.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively, of related tax benefits. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2018, the Company recorded pretax stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options of $1.3$1.7 million and $6.8$5.5 million, respectively, and recorded $0.3$0.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively, of related tax benefits. For the three and nine months ended April 30, 2017, the Company recorded pretax stock-based compensation expense associated with stock options of $1.3 million and $6.2 million, respectively, and recorded $0.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of related tax benefits. In addition, for the three and ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019, the Company recorded expense associated with performance-based


awards of $1.3 million and $3.0 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended January 31, 2018, the Company recorded expense associated with performance-based awards of $2.0$1.0 million and $5.7$3.7 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended April 30, 2017, the Company recorded expense associated with performance-based awards of $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively.


The following table summarizes stock option activity during the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018:January 31, 2019:
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, 20186,785,812
 $34.93
Granted877,050
 $45.69
908,925
 $58.02
Exercised(569,134) $26.38
(794,462) $24.12
Canceled(32,024) $38.70
(34,772) $49.81
Outstanding as of April 30, 20186,961,443
 $34.73
Outstanding as of January 31, 20196,865,503
 $39.16
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 was $12.5$23.1 million and $13.8$11.8 million, respectively. The weighted average fair value for options granted during the ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018 was $12.27 and 2017 was $9.29 and $10.09 per share, respectively.
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and exercisable options as of April 30, 2018:January 31, 2019:
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 $22.69 964,299
 1.30 $19.71
 964,299
 $19.71
$22.70 to $28.69 854,652
 7.62 $28.06
 562,043
 $28.05
$28.70 to $34.69 1,381,730
 3.68 $31.64
 1,372,864
 $31.65
$34.70 to $40.69 1,374,716
 5.40 $37.02
 1,369,717
 $37.03
$40.70 and above 2,386,046
 8.10 $43.65
 941,242
 $42.39
  6,961,443
 5.69 $34.73
 5,210,165
 $32.40
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 $27.69 352,833
 0.92 $21.10
 352,833
 $21.10
$27.70 to $32.69 1,389,473
 4.92 $28.57
 1,380,940
 $28.55
$32.70 to $37.69 1,243,171
 3.54 $34.44
 1,242,338
 $34.44
$37.70 to $42.69 1,304,734
 5.69 $40.35
 1,261,134
 $40.28
$42.70 and above 2,575,292
 8.57 $49.02
 882,543
 $43.91
  6,865,503
 5.98 $39.16
 5,119,788
 $35.00
As of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable was $67.6$65.7 million and $61.8$63.0 million, respectively.
As of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, there was $8.5$11.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options granted under the 2010 Master Stock Incentive Plan.granted. This unvested expense is expected to be recognized during fiscal years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2021.2022.
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 two 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 andthat 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 employees no longer 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.


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,
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net periodic benefit costs: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Service cost$2.1
 $2.0
 $6.2
 $6.2
$1.5
 $2.1
 $3.0
 $4.1
Interest cost3.8
 3.4
 11.2
 10.1
4.1
 3.7
 8.2
 7.4
Expected return on assets(6.6) (6.6) (19.7) (19.8)(6.7) (6.6) (13.3) (13.1)
Prior service cost amortization
 0.2
 0.3
 0.4
0.2
 0.2
 0.3
 0.3
Actuarial loss amortization1.2
 1.8
 3.5
 5.4
1.1
 1.1
 2.2
 2.3
Net periodic benefit costs$0.5
 $0.8
 $1.5
 $2.3
$0.2
 $0.5
 $0.4
 $1.0
The Company’s general funding policy is to fundmake at least the IRS minimum required contribution annually,contributions as required by applicable regulations, plus any additional amounts that it determines to be appropriate. For the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, the Company made required contributions of $1.5$1.3 million to its non-qualified U.S. pension plans and $1.1$0.7 million to its non-U.S. pension plans. The estimated minimum funding requirement for the Company’s qualified U.S. plans for the plan year ending July 31, 20182019 is $3.7$3.1 million. In accordance with 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 the plan year endedending July 31, 2018. During the three months ended April 30, 2018, the Company made discretionary contributions of $35.0 million to the U.S. plans that were designated for the plan year ended July 31, 2017.2019. The Company estimates it will contribute an additional $0.2$0.6 million to its non-U.S. pension plans during the remainder of fiscal 20182019 based upon the local government prescribed funding requirements. Future estimates of the Company’s required pension plan contributions may change significantly depending on the actual rate of return on plan assets, discount rates and regulatory requirements.
Note 9.10. 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 periods ended April 30, 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 of the Company’s net deferred tax assets to reflect their value at the reduced tax rate and the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of certain foreign earnings. The Company’s U.S. federal statutory tax rate will be a blended rate of 26.9 percent for fiscal 2018 and 21 percent for fiscal 2019. The Company recorded a discrete tax charge of $1.4 million duringEffective in the second quarter 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 second quarter ended January 31, 2018 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.
During the third quarter ended April 30, 2018,fiscal 2019, the Company made adjustments tohas completed its initial estimates. The Company recorded a net tax benefit of $4.2 million due to the filing of the Company's fiscal 2017 tax return, reflecting $4.9 million of tax benefits related to a further re-measurement of net deferred tax assets that was primarily driven by the $35.0 million pension plan contributions made in the quarter, partially offset by a reduction in manufacturing incentive credits. The Company also recorded an additional tax charge of $4.6 million during the third quarter ended April 30, 2018 for the transition tax, increasing the total estimated transition tax to $112.9 million. The transition tax is payable over an eight-year period, and the portion not due within 12 months of $103.5 million is classified within other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 30, 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-endin accordance with SAB 118. There have been no material measurement period adjustments made during the six months ended January 31, 2019 from those amounts recorded and anydisclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2018. If, in the future, adjustments will be recognized as discrete income tax expenseCongress or benefitthe Department of Treasury provides legislative or regulatory updates, this could change the Company’s accounting for the TCJA in the period of the adjustments are determined.legislative or regulatory updates.


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, the base erosion anti-abuse tax and a deduction for foreign-derived intangible income. The Company has not made any adjustments in its financial statements relatedthe accounting policy election to these new provisions during the periods ended April 30, 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 incometreat taxes withholding taxes and other relevant foreign taxes in the period the conclusion is determined. As of April 30, 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.
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. 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, and on May 29, 2018, the IRS proposed an adjustment related to the Company’s foreign legal entity restructuring which was completed in fiscal 2015. The Company disagrees withGlobal Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) provision of the IRS proposal and believes their claims to be without merit. The Company will vigorously defend its position, beginning with an attempt to resolve these matters at the IRS Appellate level and through litigation if necessary.TCJA as a current period expense when incurred.
As of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, the gross unrecognized tax benefits were $19.7$19.5 million and accrued interest and penalties on these unrecognized tax benefits were $2.8$2.0 million. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. If the Company were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, substantially all of the unrecognized tax benefits would benefit the effective tax rate. With an average statute of limitations of approximately five years, up to $2.4$2.2 million of the unrecognized tax benefits could potentially expire in the next 12-month period, unless extended by an audit.
The Company believes that itfiles income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is remote that any adjustment necessaryno longer subject to our reservestate and foreign income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2010. The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has completed examinations of the Company’s U.S. federal income taxes overtax returns through 2016. The Company protested certain IRS proposed material adjustments for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and entered into the next 12-month periodadministrative appeals process with the IRS. As previously stated, the Company continues to believe the claims to be without merit and will be material. However, it is possible the ultimate resolution of audits or disputes may result in a material change to our reserve for income taxes, although the quantification of such potential adjustments cannot be made at this time.vigorously defend its position, through litigation if necessary.
Note 10.11. Fair Value Measurements
As of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, 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. As of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, the estimated fair value of long-term debt with fixed interest rates was $263.3$266.7 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. Long-term debt would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying values of long-term debt with variable interest rates approximate fair value.
Note 11.12. Shareholders' Equity
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 14.0 million shares of common stock under the Company's stock repurchase plan. This repurchase authorization is effective until terminated by the Board of Directors. During the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 2.32.1 million shares for $107.7$102.0 million. As of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase 4.82.4 million shares under this plan.
On May 23, 2018,January 25, 2019, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend in the amount of 19.0 cents per common share, payable JuneFebruary 28, 2018,2019, to shareholders of record as of JuneFebruary 11, 2018.2019.


Note 12.13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeLoss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 are as follows (in millions):
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Pension
Benefits
 Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 TotalForeign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Pension
Benefits
 Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 Total
Balance as of January 31, 2018, net of tax$(8.4) $(94.1) $(1.4) $(103.9)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications and tax(23.2) 
 (0.2) (23.4)
Tax expense
 
 
 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax(23.2) 
 (0.2) (23.4)
Reclassifications, before tax
 2.2
 1.9
 4.1
Tax expense
 (0.6) (0.6) (1.2)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 1.6
(1) 
1.3
(2) 
2.9
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(23.2) 1.6
 1.1
 (20.5)
Balance as of April 30, 2018, net of tax$(31.6) $(92.5) $(0.3) $(124.4)
       
Balance as of January 31, 2017, net of tax$(110.1) $(112.1) $0.2
 $(222.0)
Balance as of October 31, 2018, net of tax$(90.3) $(81.3) $(0.3) $(171.9)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications and tax10.7
 
 0.6
 11.3
23.7
 
 0.1
 23.8
Tax expense
 
 
 

 
 
 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax10.7
 
 0.6
 11.3
23.7
 
 0.1
 23.8
Reclassifications, before tax
 1.0
 (0.5) 0.5

 0.7
 (0.1) 0.6
Tax expense
 (0.2) 
 (0.2)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 0.5
(1) 
(0.1)
(2) 
0.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax23.7
 0.5
 
 24.2
Balance as of January 31, 2019, net of tax$(66.6) $(80.8) $(0.3) $(147.7)
       
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
 (0.5) 0.1
 (0.4)
 (0.4) 0.2
 (0.2)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 0.5
(1) 
(0.4)
(2) 
0.1

 0.2
(1) 
(0.3)
(2) 
(0.1)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax10.7
 0.5
 0.2
 11.4
Balance as of April 30, 2017, net of tax$(99.4) $(111.6) $0.4
 $(210.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax55.5
 0.2
 (0.6) 55.1
Balance as of January 31, 2018, net of tax$(8.4) $(94.1) $(1.4) $(103.9)
(1)Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs and actuarial losses included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 8)9) 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 ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 are as follows (in millions):
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Pension
Benefits
 Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 Total
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(0.5) 
 1.1
 0.6
Tax expense
 
 (0.3) (0.3)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(0.5) 
 0.8
 0.3
Reclassifications, before tax
 2.7
 (0.4) 2.3
Tax (expense) benefit
 (0.6) 0.1
 (0.5)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 2.1
(1) 
(0.3)
(2) 
1.8
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(0.5) 2.1
 0.5
 2.1
Balance as of January 31, 2019, net of tax$(66.6) $(80.8) $(0.3) $(147.7)
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Pension
Benefits
 Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 Total       
Balance as of July 31, 2017, net of tax$(58.8) $(95.1) $(3.1) $(157.0)$(58.8) $(95.1) $(3.1) $(157.0)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications and tax27.2
 
 1.8
 29.0
50.4
 
 2.0
 52.4
Tax expense
 
 (0.7) (0.7)
 
 (0.7) (0.7)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax27.2
 
 1.1
 28.3
50.4
 
 1.3
 51.7
Reclassifications, before tax
 4.1
 2.5
 6.6

 1.9
 0.6
 2.5
Tax expense
 (1.5) (0.8) (2.3)
 (0.9) (0.2) (1.1)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 2.6
(1) 
1.7
(2) 
4.3

 1.0
(1) 
0.4
(2) 
1.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax27.2
 2.6
 2.8
 32.6
50.4
 1.0
 1.7
 53.1
Balance as of April 30, 2018, net of tax$(31.6) $(92.5) $(0.3) $(124.4)
       
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(10.1) 
 2.5
 (7.6)
Tax expense
 
 (0.6) (0.6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(10.1) 
 1.9
 (8.2)
Reclassifications, before tax
 6.5
 (1.3) 5.2
Tax (expense) benefit
 (2.3) 0.3
 (2.0)
Reclassifications, net of tax
 4.2
(1) 
(1.0)
(2) 
3.2
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(10.1) 4.2
 0.9
 (5.0)
Balance as of April 30, 2017, net of tax$(99.4) $(111.6) $0.4
 $(210.6)
Balance as of January 31, 2018, net of tax$(8.4) $(94.1) $(1.4) $(103.9)
(1)Primarily includes net amortization of prior service costs and actuarial losses included in net periodic benefit cost (see Note 8)9) 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.
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 April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, AFSI had $33.5$36.8 million of outstanding debt, of which the Company guarantees half. In addition, during the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, the Company recorded a loss of $0.1 million and earnings of $0.4 million, respectively, from this equity method investmentinvestment. During the six months ended January 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded a loss of $0.6$0.3 million and $0.7earnings of $0.5 million, respectively. The Company recorded $1.1 million and $1.6 million of earningsrespectively, from this equity method investment during the nine months ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.investment. During the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, the Company recorded royalty income related to AFSI of $1.7$1.6 million and $1.6$1.7 million, respectively, in other income, net. During the ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, the Company recorded royalty income related to AFSI of $5.3$3.3 million and $4.3$3.6 million, respectively, in other income, net.
As of April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 and July 31, 2017,2018, the Company had a contingent liability for standby letters of credit totaling $8.2$11.2 million and $10.5$8.2 million, respectively, that have been issued and are outstanding. 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 of April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 and July 31, 2017,2018, there were no amounts drawn upon these letters of credit.
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 of 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 two 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 determinedelected 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.resources. 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 costsSegment assets assigned are primarily accounts receivable, inventories, property, plant and assets relate to general corporate purposesequipment and are not assigned to either segment.goodwill.
The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment 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,
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
 2018
 2017
2019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net sales              
Engine Products segment$472.3
 $405.6
 $1,356.8
 $1,121.4
$469.0
 $442.4
 $949.9
 $884.5
Industrial Products segment227.7
 202.6
 652.7
 590.4
234.7
 222.3
 455.2
 425.0
Total$700.0
 $608.2
 $2,009.5
 $1,711.8
$703.7
 $664.7
 $1,405.1
 $1,309.5
 
  
     
  
    
Earnings before income taxes(1)              
Engine Products segment$67.8
 $63.1
 $185.9
 $157.2
$53.2
 $53.9
 $117.1
 $116.6
Industrial Products segment34.8
 31.9
 97.0
 94.5
32.2
 31.9
 68.8
 61.3
Corporate and Unallocated(3.6) (10.7) (22.8) (21.4)(4.9) (9.4) (9.0) (16.8)
Total$99.0
 $84.3
 $260.1
 $230.3
$80.5
 $76.4
 $176.9
 $161.1
(1)Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the adoption of ASU 2017-07. Refer to Note 1 for further information on the adoption.
There were no customers that accounted for over 10% of net sales for the three or nineand six months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 or 2017.2018. There were no customers that accounted for over 10% of gross accounts receivable as of April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 or July 31, 2017.2018.



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 44in 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. 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. The Industrial Products segment sells to various dealers, distributors, OEMs of gas-fired turbines and OEMs and end users requiring clean filtration solutions and replacement filters.
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in Item 1 of this report.


Consolidated Results of Operations
Three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 compared with three months ended April 30, 2017January 31, 2018
Operating results for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 are as follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended April 30,Three Months Ended January 31,
2018
 % of sales
 2017
 % of sales
2019
 % of sales
 2018
 % of sales
Net sales$700.0
   $608.2
  $703.7
   $664.7
  
Cost of sales460.4
 65.8 % 396.7
 65.2 %478.3
 68.0 % 445.8
 67.1 %
Gross profit239.6
 34.2 % 211.5
 34.8 %225.4
 32.0 % 218.9
 32.9 %
Operating expenses138.7
 19.8 % 123.0
 20.2 %140.3
 19.9 % 138.8
 20.9 %
Operating income100.9
 14.4 % 88.5
 14.5 %85.1
 12.1 % 80.1
 12.1 %
Interest expense5.4
 0.8 % 4.8
 0.8 %5.3
 0.8 % 5.1
 0.8 %
Other income, net(3.5) (0.5)% (0.6) (0.1)%(0.7) (0.1)% (1.4) (0.2)%
Earnings before income taxes99.0
 14.1 % 84.3
 13.9 %80.5
 11.4 % 76.4
 11.5 %
Income taxes29.1
 4.2 % 24.2
 4.0 %20.4
 2.9 % 129.3
 19.5 %
Net earnings$69.9
 10.0 % $60.1
 9.9 %
Net earnings (loss)$60.1
 8.5 % $(52.9) (8.0)%
Net earnings for the three months ended April 30, 2018 was $69.9January 31, 2019 were $60.1 million, compared with a net earningsloss of $60.1$52.9 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $9.8$113.0 million. Included in net loss for the prior year quarter was a provisional tax charge of $109.7 million related to TCJA, which was enacted into law during that quarter. See Note 10 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 April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $700.0$703.7 million, compared with $608.2$664.7 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $91.8$39.0 million, or 15.1%5.9%. Net sales increased $66.7$26.6 million, or 16.4%6.0%, in the Engine Products segment and increased $25.1$12.4 million, or 12.4%5.6%, 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. Net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were positivelynegatively impacted by foreign currency translation, which increaseddecreased net sales by $34.9$17.8 million compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Cost of sales for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was $460.4$478.3 million, compared with $396.7$445.8 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $63.7$32.5 million, or 16.0%7.3%. Gross margin for the current year quarter was 34.2%32.0%,


compared with 34.8%32.9% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The grossGross margin decline reflectswas negatively impacted by higher raw materials and supply chain costs, combined with an unfavorable mix of sales.sales, partially offset by pricing benefits.
Operating expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $138.7$140.3 million, compared with $123.0$138.8 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $15.7$1.5 million, or 12.7%1.1%. As a percent of net sales, operating expenses for the current year quarter were 19.8%19.9%, compared with 20.2%20.9% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily driven byreflects lower incentive compensation expense and leverage gained on increasing sales, partially offset by higher freight expense and salary expense, which included investments in headcount to support the Company's strategic growth priorities.expense.
Other income, net for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was $3.5$0.7 million, compared with $0.6$1.4 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017, an increaseJanuary 31, 2018, a decrease of $2.9$0.7 million. The largest driver of this increasedecrease was lower losses on foreign exchangeprimarily driven by a decrease in joint venture performance in the current year quarter compared with the prior year quarter. Interest expense was $5.4$5.3 million for the three months ended April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, compared with $4.8$5.1 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $0.6$0.2 million, or 11.1%6.1%. The Company'sincrease is primarily due to the higher average level of debt outstanding was higher in the current year quarter compared with the prior year quarter, which drove the increase in interest expense.quarter.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was 29.4%25.3%, compared with 28.7%169.2% for the three months ended April 30, 2017.January 31, 2018. The effective tax rate for the three months ended January 31, 2019 included a net discrete tax expense of $0.4 million related to the TCJA one-time adjustments and ongoing TCJA-based global cash optimization initiatives. The effective tax rate for the three months ended January 31, 2018 included a net discrete tax expense of $109.7 million related to one-time adjustments for the enactment of the TCJA. Excluding the impact of the TCJA adjustments, the effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was 29.0%24.8%, compared with 28.7%25.7% for the three months ended April 30, 2017. January 31, 2018.
The increasedecrease in the effective tax rate between periods was primarily due to an unfavorable shift in the mix of earnings across tax jurisdictions, which increased the Company’s effectivereduced U.S. corporate tax rate as provided by 1.7 percentage points. This increase wasthe TCJA, partially offset by the non-recurring net discrete tax benefits recorded in the prior year for the estimated impact of the TCJA enactment, which decreased the Company’s base effective tax rate by 1.0 percentage points and $0.4 million of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense resulting from the adoption of ASU 2016-09 (referenactment. Refer to Note 110 in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for further discussion of the new accounting standard). 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.


NineSix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 compared with ninesix months ended April 30, 2017January 31, 2018
Operating results for the ninesix months ended April 30,January 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 are as follows (in millions):
Nine Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended January 31,
2018
 % of sales
 2017
 % of sales
2019
 % of sales
 2018
 % of sales
Net sales$2,009.5
   $1,711.8
  $1,405.1
   $1,309.5
  
Cost of sales1,326.7
 66.0 % 1,118.2
 65.3 %941.3
 67.0 % 866.3
 66.2 %
Gross profit682.8
 34.0 % 593.6
 34.7 %463.8
 33.0 % 443.2
 33.8 %
Operating expenses409.6
 20.4 % 359.3
 21.0 %280.0
 19.9 % 274.0
 20.9 %
Operating income273.2
 13.6 % 234.3
 13.7 %183.8
 13.1 % 169.2
 12.9 %
Interest expense15.7
 0.8 % 14.4
 0.8 %9.5
 0.7 % 10.3
 0.8 %
Other income, net(2.6) (0.1)% (10.4) (0.6)%(2.6) (0.2)% (2.2) (0.2)%
Earnings before income taxes260.1
 12.9 % 230.3
 13.5 %176.9
 12.6 % 161.1
 12.3 %
Income taxes182.2
 9.1 % 65.7
 3.8 %43.0
 3.1 % 153.1
 11.7 %
Net earnings$77.9
 3.9 % $164.6
 9.6 %$133.9
 9.5 % $8.0
 0.6 %
Net earnings for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018 was $77.9January 31, 2019 were $133.9 million, compared with net earnings of $164.6$8.0 million for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017, a decreaseJanuary 31, 2018, an increase of $86.7$125.9 million. Included in net earningsloss for the currentprior year period iswas a provisional tax chargescharge of $110.1$109.7 million related to the TCJA, which was enacted into law during thethat period. As a result of the TCJA, during the nine months ended April 30, 2018, the Company recorded a net tax benefit of $2.8 million for the re-measurement of its net deferred tax assets, partially offset by a reduction in manufacturing incentive credits, and a tax charge of $112.9 million for the one-time transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries. See Note 910 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for additional information on the impact of the TCJA.
Net sales for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $2,009.5$1,405.1 million, compared with $1,711.8$1,309.5 million for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $297.7$95.6 million, or 17.4%7.3%. Net sales increased $235.4$65.4 million, or 21.0%7.4%, in the Engine Products segment and increased $62.3$30.2 million, or 10.6%7.1%, 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. Net sales for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were positivelynegatively impacted by foreign currency translation, which increaseddecreased net sales by $70.0$30.4 million compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Cost of sales for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was $1,326.7$941.3 million, compared with $1,118.2$866.3 million for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $208.5$75.0 million, or 18.6%8.7%. Gross margin for the current year period was 34.0%33.0%, compared


with 34.7%33.8% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in grossGross margin reflectswas negatively impacted by higher raw materials and supply chain costs, combined with an unfavorable mix of sales.sales, partially offset by pricing benefits.
Operating expenses for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $409.6$280.0 million, compared with $359.3$274.0 million for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $50.3$6.0 million, or 14.0%2.2%. As a percent of net sales, operating expenses for the current year periodquarter were 20.4%19.9%, compared with 21.0%20.9% during the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily driven by expensereflects leverage gained on increasing sales partially offset by higher variableand lower incentive compensation costs.
Other income, net for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was $2.6 million, compared with $10.4$2.2 million for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017, a decrease of $7.8 million. The decrease was primarily due to $6.8 million of income recognized 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. Interest expense was $15.7 million for the nine months ended April 30,January 31, 2018, compared with $14.4 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2017, an increase of $1.3 million, or 9.0%. The Company's average level of debt outstanding was higher$0.4 million. Lower losses on foreign exchange in the current year period compared with the prior year period, which drovecontributed to this increase. Interest expense was $9.5 million for the increasesix months ended January 31, 2019, compared with $10.3 million for the six months ended January 31, 2018, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 7.6%. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in interest expense.rates of certain variable rate long-term debt in the current year compared with the prior year.
The effective tax rate for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was 70.1%24.3%, compared with 28.5%95.0% for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017.January 31, 2018. The effective tax rate for the six months ended January 31, 2019 included a net discrete tax benefit of $0.4 million related to the TCJA one-time adjustments and ongoing TCJA-based global cash optimization initiatives. The effective tax rate for the six months ended January 31, 2018 included a net discrete tax expense of $109.7 million related to TCJA one-time adjustments. Excluding the impact of the TCJA adjustments, the effective tax rate for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was 27.7%24.5%, compared with 28.5%26.9% for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017. January 31, 2018.
The decrease in the effective tax rate between periods was primarily due to $3.9 million ofthe reduced U.S. corporate tax rate as provided by the TCJA and higher excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation, partially offset by other matters related to the TCJA including the repeal of the U.S. manufacturing deduction and a discrete tax expense resulting fromassociated with changes to the adoption of ASU 2016-09 (referdeduction for executive compensation. Refer to Note 110 in the Notes to the 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 1.0 percentage point. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 was partially offset by an unfavorable shift in the mix of earnings across tax jurisdictions, which increased the Company’s effective tax rate by 1.7 percentage points.TCJA.


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,
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
 2018 20172019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Net sales:              
Engine Products segment$472.3
 $405.6
 $1,356.8
 $1,121.4
$469.0
 $442.4
 $949.9
 $884.5
Industrial Products segment227.7
 202.6
 652.7
 590.4
234.7
 222.3
 455.2
 425.0
Total$700.0
 $608.2
 $2,009.5
 $1,711.8
$703.7
 $664.7
 $1,405.1
 $1,309.5
              
Earnings before income taxes:              
Engine Products segment$67.8
 $63.1
 $185.9
 $157.2
$53.2
 $53.9
 $117.1
 $116.6
Industrial Products segment34.8
 31.9
 97.0
 94.5
32.2
 31.9
 68.8
 61.3
Corporate and Unallocated (1)
(3.6) (10.7) (22.8) (21.4)(4.9) (9.4) (9.0) (16.8)
Total$99.0
 $84.3
 $260.1
 $230.3
$80.5
 $76.4
 $176.9
 $161.1
(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's Engine Products segment (in millions):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Nine Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
 2018 20172019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Engine Products segment:       
Engine Products segment       
Off-Road$89.9
 $68.9
 $243.8
 $181.3
$79.0
 $78.9
 $155.2
 $153.9
On-Road42.2
 28.8
 110.7
 78.7
42.8
 35.2
 88.7
 68.5
Aftermarket315.1
 279.8
 927.7
 784.1
321.1
 303.5
 652.3
 612.6
Aerospace and Defense25.1
 28.1
 74.6
 77.3
26.1
 24.8
 53.7
 49.5
Total Engine Products segment$472.3
 $405.6
 $1,356.8
 $1,121.4
Engine Products segment net sales$469.0
 $442.4
 $949.9
 $884.5
              
Engine Products segment earnings before income taxes$67.8
 $63.1
 $185.9
 $157.2
$53.2
 $53.9
 $117.1
 $116.6
Net sales for the Engine Products segment for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $472.3$469.0 million, compared with $405.6$442.4 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $66.7$26.6 million, or 16.4%6.0%. Of this increase, $20.7 million is attributable toNet sales for the Engine Products segment were negatively impacted by foreign currency translation.translation, which decreased net sales by $11.7 million compared with the prior fiscal quarter. The increase in Engine Products sales was driven by increases in Aftermarket of 12.6%5.8%, Off-Road of 30.4% and On-Road of 46.3%, partially offset by a decrease in22.0% and Aerospace and Defense of 10.9%5.0%. Off-Road sales were flat compared with the prior fiscal quarter. Within Aftermarket, sales benefited from improvingfavorable market conditions and end-user demand, combined with growth in innovative product categories, including both air and liquid filtration products. Additionally, Aftermarket sales included approximately $8.4 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 and end markets for heavy-duty off-road equipment production. The increase in On-Road sales reflects increasingfavorable conditions for heavy-duty truck production, of heavy-duty trucks, primarily in the U.S., combined with benefits from new first-fit program wins. Saleswins within the U.S. and other regions. The sales increase within Aerospace and Defense declined broadly, with timingwas due to strong Defense sales, reflecting sales of deliveriesnew equipment and a strong comparison inreplacement parts. Market conditions for Off-Road heavy-duty equipment were mixed across the prior year quarter contributing to the declines for both commercial aerospace and ground defense vehicle products.
Net sales for the Engine Products segment for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 were $1,356.8 million, compared with $1,121.4 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2017, an increase of $235.4 million, or 21.0%. Of this increase, $42.0 million is attributable to foreign currency translation. The increase in Engine Products sales was driven by increases in Aftermarket of 18.3%, Off-Road of 34.5% and On-Road of 40.6%, partially offset by a decrease in Aerospace and Defense of 3.5%. 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 $25.6 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 andCompany’s primary end markets for heavy-duty off-road equipment production. The increaseand geographies, while sales of innovative products remained strong, particularly 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 first-fit program wins. Sales within Aerospace and Defense declined broadly, with timing of deliveries and a strong comparison in the prior year-to-date results contributing to the declines for both commercial aerospace and ground defense vehicle products.fuel filtration.
Earnings before income taxes for the Engine Products segment for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $67.8$53.2 million, or 14.4%11.3% of Engine Products' sales, a decrease from 15.6%12.2% for the three months ended April 30, 2017.January 31, 2018. The decrease is primarily due to higher raw materials and supply chain costs combined with an unfavorable mix of products,sales, partially offset by price increases and operating expense leverage on higher sales than the prior year.
Net sales for the Engine Products segment for the six months ended January 31, 2019 were $949.9 million, compared with $884.5 million for the six months ended January 31, 2018, an increase of $65.4 million, or 7.4%. Net sales for the Engine Products segment were negatively impacted by foreign currency translation, which decreased net sales by $21.2 million compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in Engine Products sales was driven by increases in Aftermarket of 6.5%, On-Road of 29.6%, Aerospace and Defense of 8.3% and Off-Road of 0.8%. Within Aftermarket, sales benefited from favorable market conditions and end-user demand, combined with growth in innovative product categories, including both air and liquid filtration products. The increase in On-Road sales reflects favorable conditions for heavy-duty truck production, primarily in the U.S., combined with benefits from new first-fit program wins within the U.S. and other regions. The sales increase within Aerospace and Defense was due to strong Defense sales, reflecting sales of new equipment and replacement parts. Market conditions for Off-Road heavy-duty equipment were mixed across the Company’s primary end markets and geographies, while sales of innovative products remained strong, particularly in fuel filtration.
Earnings before income taxes for the Engine Products segment for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $185.9$117.1 million, or 13.7%12.3% of Engine Products' sales, a decrease from 14.0%13.2% for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017.January 31, 2018. The decrease is primarily due to higher raw materials and supply chain costs combined with an unfavorable mix of products,sales, partially offset by price increases and operating expense leverage on higher sales than the prior year.


Industrial Products Segment
The following is a summary of net sales by product group within the Company's Industrial Products segment (in millions):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Nine Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
January 31,
 Six Months Ended
January 31,
2018
 2017
 2018 20172019
 2018
 2019
 2018
Industrial Products segment:              
Industrial Filtration Solutions$152.2
 $129.3
 $431.8
 $383.5
$164.6
 $145.1
 $314.0
 $279.6
Gas Turbine Systems32.1
 31.2
 91.4
 84.8
27.5
 33.0
 53.0
 59.3
Special Applications43.4
 42.1
 129.5
 122.1
42.6
 44.2
 88.2
 86.1
Total Industrial Products segment$227.7
 $202.6
 $652.7
 $590.4
Industrial Products segment net sales$234.7
 $222.3
 $455.2
 $425.0
              
Industrial Products segment earnings before income taxes$34.8
 $31.9
 $97.0
 $94.5
$32.2
 $31.9
 $68.8
 $61.3
Net sales for the Industrial Products segment for the three months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $227.7$234.7 million, compared with $202.6$222.3 million for the three months ended April 30, 2017,January 31, 2018, an increase of $25.1$12.4 million, or 12.4%5.6%. Of this increase, $14.2 million is attributable toNet sales for the Industrial Products segment were negatively impacted by foreign currency translation.translation, which decreased net sales by $6.1 million compared with the prior year quarter. The increase in Industrial Products sales was driven by an increase in Industrial Filtration Solutions of 13.5%, partially offset by decreases in Gas Turbine Systems of 16.7% and Special Applications of 3.6%. The increase in Industrial Filtration Solutions sales included benefits from the acquisition of BOFA, which contributed sales of $9.5 million. Additionally, Industrial Filtration Solutions also benefitted from growth in sales of new equipment and replacement parts, reflecting favorable market conditions combined with the Company’s efforts to grow its business in under-penetrated existing and new markets. The decline in Gas Turbine Systems sales reflects lower sales of first-fit projects and replacement parts, reflecting mixed conditions across geographies, including lower demand for new project installations, combined with the continued impact from the Company's strategic decision to be more selective in pursuing new large-turbine projects. The decrease in Special Applications sales was driven by sales of disk drive filters, reflecting the impact from the secular trends in this market, partially offset by growth in Membranes, Semiconductor and Integrated Venting Solutions.
Earnings before income taxes for the Industrial Products segment for the three months ended January 31, 2019 were $32.2 million, or 13.7% of Industrial Products' sales, a decrease from 14.3% for the three months ended January 31, 2018. The earnings before income taxes percentage decrease reflects an unfavorable mix of sales and BOFA start-up costs.
Net sales for the Industrial Products segment for the six months ended January 31, 2019 were $455.2 million, compared with $425.0 million for the six months ended January 31, 2018, an increase of $30.2 million, or 7.1%. Net sales for the Industrial Products segment were negatively impacted by foreign currency translation, which decreased net sales by $9.2 million compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in Industrial Products sales was driven by increases in Industrial Filtration Solutions of 17.7%,12.3% and Special Applications of 3.3% and2.4%, partially offset by a decrease in Gas Turbine Systems of 2.9%10.6%. The increase in Industrial Filtration Solutions sales was driven by growth in sales of both new equipment and replacement parts, reflecting some stabilization in the global marketsfavorable market conditions combined with the Company’s efforts to proactively manage the replacement cycle for its large customer base and grow its business in under-penetrated existing and new markets. Additionally, the acquisition of BOFA contributed sales of $11.0 million to Industrial Filtration Solutions. The increase in Special Applications sales was driven by Membranes, Semiconductor and Integrated Venting Solutions, partially offset by declining sales of disk drive filters, reflecting temporary moderation inthe impact from the secular declining hard disk drive market combined with share gains with certain customers, and growthtrends in Integrated Venting Solutions.this market. The increasedecline in Gas Turbine Systems sales reflects higherlower sales of new first-fit projects and replacement parts, reflecting mixed conditions across geographies, including lower demand for new project installations, combined with the 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 byimpact from the Company's strategic decision to be more selective in pursuing new large-turbine projects combined with lower demand for new project installations.
Net sales for the Industrial Products segment for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 were $652.7 million, compared with $590.4 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2017, an increase of $62.3 million, or 10.6%. Of this increase, $28.0 million is attributable to foreign currency translation. The increase in Industrial Products sales was driven by increases in Industrial Filtration Solutions of 12.6%, Special Applications of 6.1% and Gas Turbine Systems of 7.7%. The increase in Industrial Filtration Solutions sales was driven by growth in sales of both new equipment and replacement parts, reflecting some stabilization in the global markets combined with the Company’s efforts to proactively manage the replacement cycle for its large customer base and grow its business in under-penetrated existing and new markets. The increase in Special Applications sales was driven by sales of disk drive filters, reflecting temporary moderation in the secular declining hard disk drive market combined with share gains with certain customers, and growth in Integrated Venting Solutions. The increase in Gas Turbine Systems sales reflects continued strength in sales of replacement parts, partially offset by declining sales of new first-fit projects.
Earnings before income taxes for the Industrial Products segment for the threesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 were $34.8$68.8 million, or 15.3%15.1% of Industrial Products' sales, a decreasean increase from 15.7%14.4% for the threesix months ended April 30, 2017.January 31, 2018. The earnings before income taxes percentage decrease was primarily driven by higher salary expense, including investments in headcount to support the Company's strategic growth priorities, partially offset byincrease reflects a favorable mix of sales and benefits from price increases, combined with expense leverage on higher sales than the prior year.
Earnings before income taxes for the Industrial Products segment for the nine months ended April 30, 2018 were $97.0 million, or 14.9% of Industrial Products' sales, a decrease from 16.0% for the nine months ended April 30, 2017. The earnings


before income taxes percentage decrease was primarily driven by the $6.8 million of income recognized 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, combined with higher salary expense, including investments in headcount to support the Company's strategic growth priorities, partiallyslightly offset by expense leverage on higher sales than the prior year.BOFA start-up costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash provided by operating activities for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was $158.7$142.8 million, compared with $230.8$109.8 million for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017, a decreaseJanuary 31, 2018, an increase of $33.0 million. The increase in cash generated fromprovided by operating activities of $72.1 million. This decrease iswas primarily driven by higher earnings in the result ofcurrent year (excluding the $35.0 million discretionary pension plan contributionstax charges relating to TCJA) and changes in net working capital. The changes in net working capital aswere primarily driven by cash flows provided by accounts payable decreased by $30.5receivable, which increased $20.5 million andduring the period. The increase in cash flows used inprovided by accounts receivable increased by $15.8 million.was attributable to


the improvement in days sales outstanding, which decreased from 69 days as of January 31, 2018 to 66 days as of January 31, 2019.
Cash used in investing activities for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was $72.3$163.1 million, compared with $52.1$45.0 million for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2017.January 31, 2018, an increase of $118.1 million. The increase inresulted primarily from $96.0 million of net cash used in investing activities of $20.2 million resulted fromfor the BOFA acquisition and an increase in capital expenditures of $31.9$21.3 million to expand capacity and invest in technology, partially offset by a decrease in net cash used for acquisitions of $11.7 million.technology.
Cash used inprovided by financing activities for the ninesix months ended April 30, 2018January 31, 2019 was $84.1$6.0 million, compared with $124.4 million for the nine months ended April 30, 2017. The decrease in cash used in financing activities of $40.3$22.6 million wasfor the six months ended January 31, 2018, an increase in cash provided by financing activities of $28.6 million. This increase is primarily driven bydue to a net increase in proceeds of long-term debt and short-term borrowings of $67.3 million, primarily due to funding needs for the greater flexibility afforded byacquisition of BOFA and the TCJA, which has lessened the need for incremental borrowings.increased share repurchases.
Cash and cash equivalents as of April 30, 2018 were $317.3January 31, 2019 was $191.2 million, compared with $308.4$204.7 million as of July 31, 2017. As2018. The Company has capacity of April 30, 2018, the Company had $430.9$426.8 million available for further borrowing under existing credit facilities.facilities as of January 31, 2019. 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, including working capital needs, debt repayments,service obligations, payment of anticipated dividends, possible share repurchase activity, potential acquisitions and capital expenditures.
Accounts receivable, net as of April 30, 2018 were $530.6January 31, 2019 was $515.3 million, compared with $497.7$534.6 million as of July 31, 2017, an increase2018, a decrease of $32.9$19.3 million. While accounts receivable, net increased between periods, daysDays sales outstanding held constantwas flat at 67 days.66 days as of January 31, 2019 and as of July 31, 2018. 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.
Inventories, net as of April 30, 2018 were $344.2January 31, 2019 was $365.6 million, compared with $293.5$334.1 million as of July 31, 2017,2018, an increase of $50.7$31.5 million. Inventory turns were 5.3 times per year as of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, compared to 6.15.6 times per year as of July 31, 2017.2018. 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 wereThe inventory increase was spread across all the major regions, primarily driven by inventory increases across the regionsimpact from capacity constraints related to meet current and expected futuremeeting higher levels of customer demand given the sales momentum.demand.
Long-term debt outstanding was $687.5$632.5 million as of April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, compared with $537.3$499.6 million as of July 31, 2017,2018, an increase of $150.2$132.9 million. This increase is primarily due to fundfunding needs for the acquisition of BOFA, share repurchases and dividends and to support working capital needs associated with the higher levelsexpenditures. As of sales. In addition, $50.0 million of current maturities ofJanuary 31, 2019, total debt, including long-term debt was refinanced into long-term debt. As of April 30, 2018, long-term debtand short-term borrowings, represented 45.1%44.5% of total long-term capital,capitalization, defined as long-termtotal debt plus total shareholders’ equity, compared with 38.6%38.8% as of July 31, 2017.2018.
The Company guarantees 50% of certain debt of its joint venture, AFSI, as further discussed in Note 1314 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial 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
The Company’s accounting policy for revenue recognition has been revised to conform with the adoption of the ASC 606 standard. Refer to Note 6 in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this report for more information on the impact of adoption of the new standard and the revenue recognition policy. There have beenwere no other material changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2017.2018.


SAFE 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 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" of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2017,2018, 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 21e 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 forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. In addition, the Company wishes to advise readers 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, 2017,2018, 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 factors include, but are not limited to, world economic and industrial market conditions;conditions worldwide; the Company's ability to maintain certain competitive advantages over competitors;advantages; threats from disruptive innovation; pricing pressures; the Company's ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; the Company's dependence on global operations;difficulties in operating globally; customer concentration in certain cyclical industries; commodity availability and pricing; the Company's abilityunavailable 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 regulations and results of examinations; the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes in capital and credit markets; execution of the Company's acquisition strategy; the possibility of intangible asset impairment; execution of restructuring plans;the Company's ability to manage productivity improvements; unexpected events and the disruption on operations; the Company's ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting and other factors included in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2017.2018. 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.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
There have been no material changes in the reported market risk of the Company since July 31, 2017.2018. See further discussion of these market risks in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2017.2018.
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 April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, 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.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.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. The “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 20172018 outlines the risks and uncertainties that the Company believes are the most material to its business.
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 April 30, 2018:January 31, 2019:
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 28, 2018 
 $
 
 5,841,152
March 1 - March 31, 2018 690,000
 45.18
 690,000
 5,151,152
April 1 - April 30, 2018 310,000
 44.13
 310,000
 4,841,152
Total 1,000,000
 $44.85
 1,000,000
 4,841,152
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, 2018 
 $
 
 2,893,344
December 1 - December 31, 2018 450,000
 46.87
 450,000
 2,443,344
January 1 - January 31, 2019 
 
 
 2,443,344
Total 450,000
 $46.87
 450,000
 2,443,344
(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. The Company had remaining authorization to repurchase 2.4 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, 2018.January 31, 2019. 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.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.Other Information
Not applicable.


Item 6.Exhibits
 
 
 *4 – **
 
 
 
 101 – The following information from the Donaldson Company, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2018,January 31, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
*Exhibit has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit.
**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.
***Denotes compensatory plan or management contract.





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: June 11, 2018March 6, 2019By:   /s/ Tod E. Carpenter
  
Tod E. Carpenter
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
(duly authorized officer)
   
   
Date: June 11, 2018March 6, 2019By: /s/ Scott J. Robinson
  
Scott J. Robinson
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
   
   
Date: June 11, 2018March 6, 2019By: /s/ Melissa A. OslandPeter J. Keller
  
Melissa A. OslandPeter J. Keller
Corporate Controller
(principal accounting officer)

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