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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 1,December 30, 2017

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to _________

Commission File Number: 1-05129

image9a08.jpgINC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York State16-0757636
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
East Aurora, New York14052-0018
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
        (716) 652-2000
 (Telephone number including area code)

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. Yes ý    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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes ý    No ¨

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.
Large accelerated filer ý     Accelerated filer ¨     Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ¨    Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for the complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨    No ý

The number of shares outstanding of each class of common stock as of April 24, 2017January 23, 2018 was:
Class A common stock, $1.00 par value, 32,278,17132,397,457 shares
Class B common stock, $1.00 par value, 3,589,4823,380,636 shares






Moog Inc.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Moog Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Net sales $632,403
 $611,142
 $1,222,073
 $1,179,599
 $627,535
 $589,670
Cost of sales 447,323
 431,955
 864,487
 838,952
 443,426
 417,164
Gross profit 185,080
 179,187
 357,586
 340,647
 184,109
 172,506
Research and development 36,950
 39,731
 71,514
 74,529
 32,420
 34,564
Selling, general and administrative 87,064
 82,771
 172,127
 165,765
 95,950
 85,063
Interest 8,649
 8,935
 17,135
 17,257
 8,646
 8,486
Restructuring 
 8,069
 
 8,342
Other 4,214
 (936) 12,119
 (1,518) (741) 7,905
Earnings before income taxes 48,203
 40,617
 84,691
 76,272
 47,834
 36,488
Income taxes 16,541
 9,710
 22,971
 19,205
 46,535
 6,430
Net earnings attributable to Moog and noncontrolling interest 31,662
 30,907
 61,720
 57,067
 1,299
 30,058
            
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest (364) (143) (870) (224) 
 (506)
            
Net earnings attributable to Moog $32,026
 $31,050
 $62,590
 $57,291
 $1,299
 $30,564
            
Net earnings per share attributable to Moog            
Basic $0.89
 $0.85
 $1.74
 $1.57
 $0.04
 $0.85
Diluted $0.88
 $0.85
 $1.73
 $1.55
 $0.04
 $0.84
            
Average common shares outstanding            
Basic 35,888,053
 36,481,996
 35,878,552
 36,597,972
 35,772,406
 35,869,052
Diluted 36,236,838
 36,693,190
 36,254,802
 36,860,760
 36,201,054
 36,272,767
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.



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Moog Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
(dollars in thousands) April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017

April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Net earnings attributable to Moog and noncontrolling interest $31,662
 $30,907
 $61,720
 $57,067
 $1,299
 $30,058
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:            
Foreign currency translation adjustment 12,695
 14,955
 (28,814) (8,244) 10,364
 (41,509)
Retirement liability adjustment 5,471
 3,751
 14,043
 9,083
 4,256
 8,572
Change in accumulated income (loss) on derivatives 1,246
 493
 1,820
 931
 1,234
 574
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 19,412
 19,199
 (12,951) 1,770
 15,854
 (32,363)
Comprehensive income (loss) 51,074
 50,106
 48,769
 58,837
 17,153
 (2,305)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest (364) (143) (870) (224) 
 (506)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Moog $51,438
 $50,249
 $49,639
 $59,061
 $17,153
 $(1,799)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.



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Moog Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands) April 1,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 September 30,
2017
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $305,123
 $325,128
 $394,980
 $368,073
Restricted cash 37,366
 
Receivables 688,649
 688,388
 739,731
 727,740
Inventories 458,211
 479,040
 511,653
 489,127
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 42,274
 34,688
 38,800
 41,499
Total current assets 1,531,623
 1,527,244
 1,685,164
 1,626,439
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $737,851 and $725,809, respectively 507,091
 522,369
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $791,388 and $771,160, respectively 527,356
 522,991
Goodwill 731,924
 740,162
 776,156
 774,268
Intangible assets, net 100,978
 113,560
 104,914
 108,818
Deferred income taxes 65,569
 75,800
 11,395
 26,558
Other assets 29,117
 25,839
 33,510
 31,518
Total assets $2,966,302
 $3,004,974
 $3,138,495
 $3,090,592
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities        
Short-term borrowings $90
 $1,379
 $89
 $89
Current installments of long-term debt 350
 167
 259
 295
Accounts payable 155,519
 144,450
 156,967
 170,878
Accrued salaries, wages and commissions 120,808
 126,319
Accrued compensation 122,763
 148,406
Customer advances 172,583
 167,514
 179,598
 159,274
Contract loss reserves 35,743
 32,543
 41,786
 43,214
Other accrued liabilities 106,236
 116,577
 112,072
 107,278
Total current liabilities 591,329
 588,949
 613,534
 629,434
Long-term debt, excluding current installments 956,053
 1,004,847
 962,006
 956,653
Long-term pension and retirement obligations 370,037
 401,747
 260,741
 271,272
Deferred income taxes 9,721
 11,026
 40,782
 13,320
Other long-term liabilities 4,174
 4,343
 33,483
 5,609
Total liabilities 1,931,314
 2,010,912
 1,910,546
 1,876,288
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17) 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 
 5,651
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18) 
 
Shareholders’ equity        
Common stock - Class A 43,692
 43,667
 43,716
 43,704
Common stock - Class B 7,588
 7,613
 7,564
 7,576
Additional paid-in capital 474,123
 465,762
 498,699
 492,246
Retained earnings 1,769,129
 1,706,539
 1,849,118
 1,847,819
Treasury shares (739,551) (741,700) (739,210) (739,157)
Stock Employee Compensation Trust (61,887) (49,463) (98,990) (89,919)
Supplemental Retirement Plan Trust (10,094) (8,946) (13,311) (12,474)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (448,012) (435,061) (319,637) (335,491)
Total Moog shareholders’ equity 1,034,988
 988,411
 1,227,949
 1,214,304
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $2,966,302
 $3,004,974
 $3,138,495
 $3,090,592
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.        

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Moog Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
   Number of Shares   Number of Shares
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) Amount Class A Common Stock Class B Common Stock Amount Class A Common Stock Class B Common Stock
COMMON STOCK            
Beginning of period $51,280
 43,666,801
 7,612,912
 $51,280
 43,704,286
 7,575,427
Conversion of Class B to Class A 
 25,117
 (25,117) 
 11,300
 (11,300)
End of period 51,280
 43,691,918
 7,587,795
 51,280
 43,715,586
 7,564,127
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL            
Beginning of period 465,762
     492,246
    
Issuance of treasury shares (5,319)     (1,633)    
Equity-based compensation expense 3,154
     2,001
    
Redemption of noncontrolling interest 3,125
    
Adjustment to market - SECT, SERP and other 7,401
     6,085
    
End of period 474,123
     498,699
    
RETAINED EARNINGS            
Beginning of period 1,706,539
     1,847,819
    
Net earnings attributable to Moog 62,590
     1,299
    
End of period 1,769,129
     1,849,118
    
TREASURY SHARES AT COST            
Beginning of period (741,700) (11,110,087) (3,323,926) (739,157) (10,933,003) (3,333,927)
Class A and B shares issued related to equity awards 7,454
 182,451
 6,696
 2,681
 64,486
 5,878
Class A and B shares purchased (5,305) (62,881) (16,534) (2,734) (33,020) (15)
End of period (739,551) (10,990,517) (3,333,764) (739,210) (10,901,537) (3,328,064)
STOCK EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION TRUST (SECT)            
Beginning of period (49,463) (425,148) (404,919) (89,919) (425,148) (654,753)
Issuance of shares 867
 
 15,000
Purchase of shares (7,038) 
 (104,265) (3,823) 
 (44,662)
Adjustment to market (6,253) 
 
 (5,248) 
 
End of period (61,887) (425,148) (494,184) (98,990) (425,148) (699,415)
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) TRUST            
Beginning of period (8,946)   (150,000) (12,474)   (150,000)
Adjustment to market (1,148)   
 (837)   
End of period (10,094)   (150,000) (13,311)   (150,000)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS            
Beginning of period (435,061)     (335,491)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (12,951)     15,854
    
End of period (448,012)     (319,637)    
TOTAL MOOG SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $1,034,988
 32,276,253
 3,609,847
 $1,227,949
 32,388,901
 3,386,648
REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST      
Beginning of period $5,651
    
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest (870)    
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest (4,781)    
End of period $
    


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Moog Inc.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

 Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
(dollars in thousands) April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net earnings attributable to Moog and noncontrolling interest $61,720
 $57,067
 $1,299
 $30,058
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:        
Depreciation 35,372
 38,554
 17,487
 17,918
Amortization 9,325
 11,428
 4,674
 4,541
Deferred income taxes 423
 2,292
 37,617
 1,371
Equity-based compensation expense 3,154
 1,919
 2,001
 2,168
Other 15,481
 5,991
 1,563
 9,868
Changes in assets and liabilities providing (using) cash:        
Receivables (20,989) (5,606) (10,350) (11,012)
Inventories 14,327
 (5,330) (22,236) 6,996
Accounts payable 13,536
 (13,439) (14,393) 6,737
Customer advances 8,869
 10,888
 19,888
 8,287
Accrued expenses 449
 (5,802) (27,233) (17,479)
Accrued income taxes (858) 2,552
 6,965
 (8,885)
Net pension and post retirement liabilities (9,413) (13,171) (4,562) (1,295)
Other assets and liabilities (9,690) (8,920) 31,450
 1,309
Net cash provided by operating activities 121,706
 78,423
 44,170
 50,582
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired 
 (11,016)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (30,210) (27,685) (21,084) (14,849)
Other investing transactions (928) 1,058
 (537) (976)
Net cash (used) by investing activities (31,138) (37,643) (21,621) (15,825)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Net short-term repayments (1,280) 
Proceeds from revolving lines of credit 94,145
 210,320
 103,500
 62,400
Payments on revolving lines of credit (143,700) (182,455) (108,610) (67,400)
Proceeds from long-term debt 10,000
 
Payments on long-term debt (97) (9,660) (44) (50)
Proceeds from sale of treasury stock 2,135
 2,229
 1,048
 2,135
Purchase of outstanding shares for treasury (5,305) (25,156) (2,734) (5,211)
Proceeds from sale of stock held by SECT 867
 2,897
 
 867
Purchase of stock held by SECT (7,038) (1,515) (3,823) (5,709)
Purchase of stock held by SERP Trust 
 (2,300)
Excess tax benefits from equity-based payment arrangements 
 471
Other financing transactions (1,656) 
Net cash (used) by financing activities (61,929) (5,169) (663) (12,968)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (11,278) 2,858
 5,021
 (15,253)
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 17,361
 38,469
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 325,128
 309,853
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $342,489
 $348,322
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 26,907
 6,536
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 368,073
 325,128
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $394,980
 $331,664
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Moog Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
SixThree Months Ended April 1,December 30, 2017
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of results for the interim period have been included. The results of operations for the three and six months ended April 1,December 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2016.September 30, 2017. All references to years in these financial statements are to fiscal years.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year's presentation. Refer to the following table for a summary of ASUs we adopted during 2017 and the related financial statement impact. During 2016,2018, we made a change to our segment reporting to include Medical Devices withinstructure and merged our former Components segment and Linear withininto Space and Defense Controls.Controls and Industrial Systems. The Goodwill and Segment footnote hasfootnotes have been restated to reflect these changes.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are presented in total on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows, but are shown separately on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet. At April 1, 2017, restricted cash of $37,366 represents funds held in escrow for a pending acquisition.


































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Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
StandardDescriptionFinancial Statement Effect or Other Significant Matters
ASU no. 2015-03
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs
(And All Related ASUs)
This standard requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The provisions of this standard and all subsequently issued guidance are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted and retrospective application is required.We adopted this standard on a retrospective basis, resulting in the reclassification of $5,457 of debt issuance costs as of October 1, 2016 previously reported as Other Assets in our balance sheet to Long Term Debt, excluding current installments.
Date adopted:
Q1 2017
ASU no. 2015-17
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes

The standard amends existing guidance to require presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent within the balance sheet. The provisions of the standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted and may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively.

We adopted this standard on a retrospective basis, resulting in the reclassification of a net $92,620 of previously reported current deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of October 1, 2016 to the appropriate long term deferred income tax classification based upon the net tax position within each of our relevant taxing jurisdictions.
Date early adopted:
Q1 2017
ASU no. 2016-09
Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting

This standard simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, statement of cash flows classifications, share repurchases relating to tax withholdings and forfeiture accounting. The provisions of this standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those fiscal years.

We adopted this standard on a prospective basis and as a result prior periods have not been adjusted. Going forward, recognized excess tax benefits previously reported as part of additional paid-in capital in our balance sheet will be included as part of income tax expense in our income statement. Additionally, cash flow relating to these excess tax benefits previously reported as a financing activity will be included as an operating activity.
Date early adopted:
Q1 2017
ASU no. 2016-18
Statement of Cash Flows Restricted Cash
This standard amends existing guidance to require that the Statement of Cash Flows explain the change during the period in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Amounts described as restricted cash are now included, along with cash and cash equivalents, when reconciling beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown on the Statement of Cash Flows. The provisions of the standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but requires retrospective application in the fiscal year adopted.We adopted this standard on a retrospective basis, resulting in restricted cash of $37,366 as of April 1, 2017 being included, along with cash and cash equivalents, when reconciling beginning-of-period and end-of-period amounts shown on the Statement of Cash Flows. There were no changes required to prior periods.
Date early adopted:
Q2 2017





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Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Standard Description Financial Statement Effect or Other Significant Matters
ASU no. 2014-09
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(And All Related ASUs)

 The standard requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also requires additional disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract.contracts. The provisions of the standard, as well as all subsequently issued clarifications to the standard, are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The standard can be adopted using either a full retrospective or modified retrospective approach. 
We plan to adopt the standard using the modified retrospective method, under which prior years' results are currently evaluatingnot restated, but supplemental information will be provided in our disclosures that will present fiscal 2019 results before adoption of the alternative methodsstandard. In addition, a cumulative adjustment will be necessary to Shareholder's Equity at the beginning of adoptionfiscal 2019. We are assessing the impact of the standard on our financial statements and related disclosures, internal controls and financial policies and information technology systems. We have not yet quantified the effectimpact on our financial statements and related disclosures.


Planned date of adoption:
Q1 2019
ASU no. 2016-01
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

 The standard requires most equity investments to be measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in net income. The amendment also impacts the measurement of financial liabilities under the fair value option as well as certain presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The provisions of the standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for some, but not all, provisions. The amendment requires certain provisions to be applied prospectively and others to be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment. 
We are currently evaluating the effect on our financial statements and related disclosures.



Planned date of adoption:
Q1 2019
ASU no. 2016-02
Leases
(And All Related ASUs)

 The standard requires most lease arrangements to be recognized in the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. The standard also requires additional disclosures about the leasing arrangements. The provisions of the standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the effect on our financial statements and related disclosures.
Planned date of adoption:
Q1 2020
ASU no. 2017-07
Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost
 The standard amends existing guidance on the presentation of net periodic benefit cost in the income statement and what qualifies for capitalization on the balance sheet. The provisions of the standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period. The amendment requires income statement presentation provisions to be applied retrospectively and capitalization in assets provisions to be applied prospectively. 
We are currently evaluating the effect on our financial statements and related disclosures.

Planned date of adoption:
Q1 2019
ASU no. 2017-12
Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
The standard expands the hedging strategies eligible for hedge accounting, while simplifying presentation and disclosure by eliminating separate measurement and reporting of hedge ineffectiveness. The provisions of the standard are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted.
We are currently evaluating the effect on our financial statements and related disclosures.

Planned date of adoption:
Q1 2020

We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs. ASUs not listed above were assessed and determined to be either not applicable, or had or are expected to have minimal impact on our financial statements and related disclosures.

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Note 2 - Acquisition, DivestitureAcquisitions, Divestitures and Assets HeldEquity Method Investments
On October 3, 2017, we, in collaboration with SIA Engineering Company, announced the joint venture company, Moog Aircraft Services Asia ("MASA"), in Singapore, of which we currently hold a 51% ownership. MASA is intended to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Sale
In 2016,our manufactured flight control systems. As we acquiredhold a 70%majority ownership in Linear MoldMASA, but share voting control, we are accounting for this investment using the equity method. At December 30, 2017, we have made total contributions of $1,541 to MASA and Engineering, a Livonia, Michigan-based company specializing in metal additive manufacturing that provides engineering, manufacturing and production consulting servicesintend to customers across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, energy and industrial. The purchase price, net of acquired cash, was $22,765 consisting of $11,016 in cash, issuance of a $1,280 unsecured note and assumption of $10,469 of debt.make two additional contributions during 2018. This acquisitionoperation is included in our Space and DefenseAircraft Controls segment. On January 25, 2017, we acquired the remaining 30% redeemable noncontrolling interest for $1,656 in cash, which is reflected in additional paid-in capital.
In 2017, we recorded losses in other expense of $13,396 related to sellingsold non-core businesses of our Space and Defense Controls segment. We received $1,307segment for $7,210 in cash and reclassified $9,454recorded losses in other current assets and $3,336 in other current liabilities as held for sale. We expectexpense of $13,119 related to the sale of the held for sale portion of these businesses to be completed during 2017.sales.
On April 2, 2017, we acquired Rotary Transfer Systems, a manufacturer of electromechanical systems, located in Germany and France for a purchase price, net of acquired cash, of $42,579,$42,593, consisting of $37,366$40,545 in cash $3,284 in deferred payments and $1,929$2,048 in assumed pension obligations. This operation will beis included in our ComponentsIndustrial Systems segment. The purchase price allocation is subject to adjustments as we obtain additional information for our estimates during the measurement period.
Note 3 - Receivables
Receivables consist of:
 April 1,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 September 30,
2017
Accounts receivable $298,056
 $306,469
 $275,939
 $286,773
Long-term contract receivables:        
Amounts billed 132,782
 130,429
 130,452
 148,087
Unbilled recoverable costs and accrued profits 250,553
 245,376
 289,784
 282,154
Total long-term contract receivables 383,335
 375,805
 420,236
 430,241
Other 11,384
 10,652
 48,139
 15,077
Total receivables 692,775
 692,926
 744,314
 732,091
Less allowance for doubtful accounts (4,126) (4,538) (4,583) (4,351)
Receivables $688,649
 $688,388
 $739,731
 $727,740
We securitize certain trade receivables in transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings (Securitization Program). We maintain a subordinated interest in a portion of the pool of trade receivables that are securitized. The retained interest, which is included in Receivables in the consolidated condensed balance sheets, is recorded at fair value, which approximates the total amount of the designated pool of accounts receivable. Refer to Note 6, Indebtedness, for additional disclosures related to the Securitization Program.
Note 4 - Inventories
Inventories, net of reserves, consist of:
 April 1,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 September 30,
2017
Raw materials and purchased parts $168,293
 $174,331
 $201,228
 $189,517
Work in progress 224,270
 235,258
 239,875
 229,202
Finished goods 65,648
 69,451
 70,550
 70,408
Inventories $458,211
 $479,040
 $511,653
 $489,127
There are no material inventoried costs relating to long-term contracts where revenue is accounted for using the percentage of completion, cost-to-cost method of accounting as of April 1,December 30, 2017 or October 1, 2016.September 30, 2017.

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Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
 Aircraft
Controls
Space and
Defense
Controls
Industrial
Systems
ComponentsTotal
Balance at October 1, 2016$179,694
$174,514
$106,318
$279,636
$740,162
Divestiture and held for sale
(1,646)

(1,646)
Foreign currency translation(1,802)(436)(3,055)(1,299)(6,592)
Balance at April 1, 2017$177,892
$172,432
$103,263
$278,337
$731,924
 Aircraft
Controls
Space and
Defense
Controls
Industrial
Systems
Total
Balance at September 30, 2017$181,375
$259,951
$332,942
$774,268
Foreign currency translation430
111
1,347
1,888
Balance at December 30, 2017$181,805
$260,062
$334,289
$776,156
In 2018, we changed our segment reporting structure as our former Components segment was separated and merged into Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems. As a result, the September 30, 2017 balances for those segments were restated to reflect this change. Goodwill for Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems increased by $86,995 and $224,194, respectively, than what was previously reported.
Goodwill in our Space and Defense Controls segment is net of a $4,800 accumulated impairment loss at April 1,December 30, 2017.
Goodwill in our Medical Devices reporting unit, included in our ComponentsIndustrial Systems segment, is net of a $38,200 accumulated impairment loss at April 1,December 30, 2017.
The components of intangible assets are as follows:
 April 1, 2017 October 1, 2016 December 30, 2017 September 30, 2017
 Weighted-
Average
Life (years)
 Gross Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Gross Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Weighted-
Average
Life (years)
 Gross Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Gross Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
Customer-related 11 $160,943
 $(119,129) $165,445
 $(117,434) 11 $177,239
 $(131,433) $175,872
 $(128,019)
Technology-related 9 68,327
 (52,454) 70,277
 (52,060) 9 72,215
 (56,018) 71,924
 (55,069)
Program-related 19 62,970
 (27,056) 64,774
 (26,018) 19 66,889
 (31,876) 66,458
 (30,675)
Marketing-related 9 24,553
 (18,184) 25,031
 (17,649) 9 26,659
 (19,727) 26,552
 (19,251)
Other 10 4,026
 (3,018) 4,269
 (3,075) 10 4,445
 (3,479) 4,379
 (3,353)
Intangible assets 12 $320,819
 $(219,841) $329,796
 $(216,236) 12 $347,447
 $(242,533) $345,185
 $(236,367)

Substantially all acquired intangible assets other than goodwill are being amortized. Customer-related intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships. Technology-related intangible assets primarily consist of technology, patents, intellectual property and software. Program-related intangible assets consist of long-term programs represented by current contracts and probable follow on work. Marketing-related intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks, trade names and non-compete agreements.
Amortization of acquired intangible assets was $4,723 and $9,200$4,600 for the three and six months ended April 1,December 30, 2017 and $5,485 and $11,296$4,477 for the three and six months ended April 2,December 31, 2016. Based on acquired intangible assets recorded at April 1,December 30, 2017, amortization is expected to be approximately $17,700 in 2017, $16,400$18,400 in 2018, $15,000$17,300 in 2019, $12,800$15,100 in 2020, $9,400 in 2021 and $7,700$7,200 in 2021.2022.                                     

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Note 6 - Indebtedness
Short-term borrowings consist of:
  April 1,
2017
 October 1,
2016
Lines of credit $90
 $99
Other short-term debt 
 1,280
Short-term borrowings $90
 $1,379
We maintain short-term line of credit facilities with banks throughout the world that are principally demand lines subject to revision by the banks.
Long-term debt consists of:
 April 1,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 September 30,
2017
U.S. revolving credit facility $540,445
 $590,000
 $535,000
 $540,110
Senior notes 300,000
 300,000
 300,000
 300,000
Securitization program 120,000
 120,000
 130,000
 120,000
Obligations under capital leases 371
 471
 263
 306
Senior debt 960,816
 1,010,471
 965,263
 960,416
Less deferred debt issuance cost (4,413) (5,457) (2,998) (3,468)
Less current installments (350) (167) (259) (295)
Long-term debt $956,053
 $1,004,847
 $962,006
 $956,653
Our U.S. revolving credit facility matures on June 28, 2021. Our U.S. revolving credit facility has a capacity of $1,100,000 and provides an expansion option, which permits us to request an increase of up to $200,000 to the credit facility upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The credit facility is secured by substantially all of our U.S. assets. The loan agreement contains various covenants which, among others, specify interest coverage and maximum leverage and capital expenditures. We are in compliance with all covenants.
At April 1,December 30, 2017, we had $300,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due December 1, 2022 with interest paid semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The senior notes are unsecured obligations, guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain subsidiaries and contain normal incurrence-based covenants and limitations such as the ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends, make other restricted payments and investments, create liens and certain corporate acts such as mergers and consolidations.
The Securitization Program was extended on October 23, 2017 and now matures on April 13, 2018 and effectively increases our borrowing capacity byOctober 23, 2019. The Securitization Program provides up to $120,000.$130,000 of borrowing capacity. Under the Securitization Program, we sell certain trade receivables and related rights to an affiliate, which in turn sells an undivided variable percentage ownership interest in the trade receivables to a financial institution, while maintaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the pool of trade receivables. Interest for the Securitization Program is based on 30-day LIBOR plus an applicable margin. A commitment fee is also charged based on a percentage of the unused amounts available and is not material. The agreement governing the Securitization Program contains restrictions and covenants which include limitations on the making of certain restricted payments, creation of certain liens, and certain corporate acts such as mergers, consolidations and sale of substantially all assets. The Securitization Program has a minimum borrowing requirement equal to the lesser of either 80% of our borrowing capacity or 100% of our borrowing base, which is a subset of the trade receivables sold under this agreement. As of April 1,December 30, 2017, our minimum borrowing requirement was $96,000.$104,000.


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Note 7 - Product Warranties
In the ordinary course of business, we warrant our products against defects in design, materials and workmanship typically over periods ranging from twelve to sixty months. We determine warranty reserves needed by product line based on historical experience and current facts and circumstances. Activity in the warranty accrual is summarized as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Warranty accrual at beginning of period $22,883
 $19,391
 $21,363
 $18,660
 $25,848
 $21,363
Warranties issued during current year 4,741
 2,925
 8,155
 5,343
Warranties issued during current period 4,757
 3,414
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties (106) (215) (371) (349) (70) (265)
Reductions for settling warranties (4,419) (1,795) (5,463) (3,048) (2,915) (1,044)
Foreign currency translation 173
 92
 (412) (208) 128
 (585)
Warranty accrual at end of period $23,272
 $20,398
 $23,272
 $20,398
 $27,748
 $22,883
Note 8 - Derivative Financial Instruments
We principally use derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk associated with long-term debt and foreign exchange risk related to foreign operations and foreign currency transactions. We enter into derivative financial instruments with a number of major financial institutions to minimize counterparty credit risk.
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate swaps are used to adjust the proportion of total debt that is subject to variable and fixed interest rates. The interest rate swaps are designated as hedges of the amount of future cash flows related to interest payments on variable-rate debt that, in combination with the interest payments on the debt, convert a portion of the variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt. At April 1,December 30, 2017, we had interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $180,000.$150,000. The interest rate swaps effectively convert this amount of variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt at 2.65%2.62%, including the applicable margin of 1.63%1.38% as of April 1,December 30, 2017. The interest will revert back to variable rates based on LIBOR plus the applicable margin upon the maturity of the interest rate swaps. These interest rate swaps mature at various times through March 31,June 23, 2020.
We use foreign currency contracts as cash flow hedges to effectively fix the exchange rates on future payments and revenue. To mitigate exposure in movements between various currencies, including the Philippine peso and the British pound, we had outstanding foreign currency forwards with notional amounts of $48,432$51,608 at April 1,December 30, 2017. These contracts mature at various times through March 1,November 29, 2019.
These interest rate swaps and foreign currency contracts are recorded in the consolidated condensed balance sheets at fair value and the related gains or losses are deferred in shareholders’ equity as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCIL). These deferred gains and losses are reclassified into the consolidated condensed statements of earnings during the periods in which the related payments or receipts affect earnings. However, to the extent the interest rate swaps and foreign currency contracts are not perfectly effective in offsetting the change in the value of the payments and revenue being hedged, the ineffective portion of these contracts is recognized in earnings immediately. Ineffectiveness was not material in the first sixthree months of 20172018 or 2016.2017.

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Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
We also have foreign currency exposure on balances, primarily intercompany, that are denominated in foreign currencies and are adjusted to current values using period-end exchange rates. The resulting gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of earnings. To minimize foreign currency exposure, we had foreign currency contracts with notional amounts of $113,852$107,528 at April 1,December 30, 2017. The foreign currency contracts are recorded in the consolidated condensed balance sheets at fair value and resulting gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of earnings. We recorded the following gains or losses on foreign currency contracts which are included in other income or expense and generally offset the gains or losses from the foreign currency adjustments on the intercompany balances that are also included in other income or expense:
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
Net gain (loss) $(493) $3,069
 $901
 $3,959
  Three Months Ended
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Net gain (loss) $(628) $1,394
Summary of derivatives
The fair value and classification of derivatives is summarized as follows:
 April 1,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 September 30,
2017
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:        
Foreign currency contractsOther current assets $366
 $379
Other current assets $639
 $551
Foreign currency contractsOther assets 7
 56
Other assets 298
 50
Interest rate swapsOther current assets 520
 52
Other current assets 989
 552
Interest rate swapsOther assets 412
 69
Other assets 471
 314
Total asset derivatives $1,305
 $556
Total asset derivatives $2,397
 $1,467
Foreign currency contractsOther accrued liabilities $2,531
 $4,080
Other accrued liabilities $601
 $1,434
Foreign currency contractsOther long-term liabilities 475
 448
Other long-term liabilities 
 244
Interest rate swapsOther accrued liabilities 16
 201
Other accrued liabilities 
 10
Interest rate swapsOther long-term liabilities 22
 
Other long-term liabilities 
 15
Total liability derivatives $3,044
 $4,729
Total liability derivatives $601
 $1,703
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:        
Foreign currency contractsOther current assets $304
 $422
Other current assets $314
 $95
Foreign currency contractsOther accrued liabilities $471
 $76
Other accrued liabilities $515
 $383

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Note 9 - Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value. The definition of the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities.
Level 3 – Inputs for which significant valuation assumptions are unobservable in a market and therefore value is based on the best available data, some of which is internally developed and considers risk premiums that a market participant would require.
Our derivatives are valued using various pricing models or discounted cash flow analyses that incorporate observable market data, such as interest rate yield curves and currency rates, and are classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.
The following table presents the fair values and classification of our financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis, all of which are classified as Level 2.
 Classification April 1,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 Classification December 30,
2017
 September 30,
2017
Foreign currency contracts Other current assets $670
 $801
 Other current assets $953
 $646
Foreign currency contracts Other assets 7
 56
 Other assets 298
 50
Interest rate swaps Other current assets 520
 52
 Other current assets 989
 552
Interest rate swaps Other assets 412
 69
 Other assets 471
 314
 Total assets $1,609
 $978
 Total assets $2,711
 $1,562
Foreign currency contracts Other accrued liabilities $3,002
 $4,156
 Other accrued liabilities $1,116
 $1,817
Foreign currency contracts Other long-term liabilities 475
 448
 Other long-term liabilities 
 244
Interest rate swaps Other accrued liabilities 16
 201
 Other accrued liabilities 
 10
Interest rate swaps Other long-term liabilities 22
 
 Other long-term liabilities 
 15
 Total liabilities $3,515
 $4,805
 Total liabilities $1,116
 $2,086
TheOur only financial instrument for which the carrying value of our financial instruments approximate theirdiffers from its fair value with the exception of our outstanding senior notes included inis long-term debt. TheAt December 30, 2017, the fair value of long-term debt was $960,816, which equaled$974,451 compared to its carrying value of $960,816 at April 1, 2017.$965,263. The fair value of long-term debt is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and was estimated based on quoted market prices.

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Note 10 - Employee Benefit Plans
Net periodic benefit costs for our defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
U.S. Plans            
Service cost $6,021
 $5,910
 $12,043
 $11,819
 $5,634
 $6,022
Interest cost 7,635
 9,414
 15,271
 18,829
 8,073
 7,636
Expected return on plan assets (13,627) (12,596) (27,255) (25,192) (13,576) (13,628)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 47
 47
 94
 94
 47
 47
Amortization of actuarial loss 8,419
 6,542
 16,838
 13,084
 6,902
 8,419
Pension expense for U.S. defined benefit plans $8,495
 $9,317
 $16,991
 $18,634
 $7,080
 $8,496
Non-U.S. Plans            
Service cost $1,514
 $1,325
 $3,046
 $2,638
 $1,470
 $1,532
Interest cost 746
 1,226
 1,497
 2,466
 1,055
 751
Expected return on plan assets (1,122) (1,211) (2,253) (2,440) (1,243) (1,131)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (27) (19) (54) (38) (14) (27)
Amortization of actuarial loss 1,109
 647
 2,229
 1,297
 624
 1,120
Pension expense for non-U.S. defined benefit plans $2,220
 $1,968
 $4,465
 $3,923
 $1,892
 $2,245
Pension expense for theour defined contribution plans consists of:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
U.S. defined contribution plans $3,586
 $3,359
 $7,256
 $6,800
 $3,972
 $3,670
Non-U.S. defined contribution plans 1,472
 1,471
 2,832
 3,109
 1,709
 1,360
Total pension expense for defined contribution plans $5,058
 $4,830
 $10,088
 $9,909
 $5,681
 $5,030
ActualIn 2018, expected contributions for the six months ended April 1, 2017 and anticipated additional 2017 contributions to our U.S. defined benefit pension plans are as follows:is approximately $149,000.
  U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans Total
Actual $26,679
 $4,191
 $30,870
Anticipated 36,849
 3,240
 40,089
Total expected contributions $63,528
 $7,431
 $70,959


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Note 11 - Restructuring
In 2016, we initiated restructuring actions in conjunction with exiting a product line within Aircraft Controls in the U.S. and a facility in the U.K. We have also taken actions as a result of the business outlook in specific markets and locations in Components and Industrial Systems. Those actions have resulted in workforce reductions in Canada, Europe and the U.S. for Components and will result in workforce reductions primarily in Europe for Industrial Systems.
Restructuring activity for severance and other costs by segment and reconciliation to consolidated amounts is as follows:
 Aircraft ControlsSpace and Defense ControlsIndustrial SystemsComponentsCorporateTotal
Balance at October 1, 2016$1,474
$665
$3,611
$369
$1,727
$7,846
Adjustments to provision(405)(44)(770)(3)
(1,222)
Cash payments - 2014 plan(116)(250)


(366)
Cash payments - 2015 plan(210)(176)(146)

(532)
Cash payments - 2016 plan(170)
(1,334)(346)(389)(2,239)
Foreign currency translation(48)(3)(81)

(132)
Balance at April 1, 2017$525
$192
$1,280
$20
$1,338
$3,355
 Total
Balance at September 30, 2017$1,168
Cash payments - 2016 plan(254)
Balance at December 30, 2017$914
As of April 1, 2017, the restructuring accrual consists of $192 for the 2014 plan, $100 for the 2015 plan and $3,063 for the 2016 plan. Restructuring for all plans is expected to be paid by September 30, 2017, except portionsJuly 1, 2019 and is classified as current or long-term liabilities based on payment arrangements.
Note 12 - Income Taxes
The effective tax ratesrate for the three months ended April 1,December 30, 2017 was 97.3%. The effective rate for this period was significantly impacted by the enactment of the Tax Cuts and April 2, 2016Jobs Act (the "Act") of 2017.
The Act was enacted on December 22, 2017. It reduces the US federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were 34.3%previously tax deferred and 23.9%, respectively. creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. As of December 30, 2017, we have not completed the accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Act; however, as described below, we have made a reasonable estimate of the effects on the one-time transition tax, withholding taxes deemed to be repatriated and existing deferred tax balances. These amounts are provisional and subject to change as the determination of the impact of the income tax effects will require additional analysis of historical records, annual data and further interpretation of the Act from yet to be issued U.S. Treasury regulations.
During the three months ended December 30, 2017 we recorded a $31,000, one-time transition tax on undistributed foreign earnings deemed to be repatriated and a tax charge of $15,250 as an additional provision for withholding taxes on undistributed earnings not considered to be permanently reinvested. No additional income taxes have been provided for any remaining undistributed foreign earnings not subject to the transition tax, or any additional outside basis difference inherent in these entities, as these amounts continue to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations. Determining the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to any remaining undistributed foreign earnings not subject to the transition tax and additional outside basis difference in these entities is not practicable. These charges are partially offset by a $12,225 benefit due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities arising from a lower U.S. corporate tax rate, which took into account our decision to accelerate pension contributions into our 2017 pension plan year. This allows the pension contribution tax deduction to be taken in our 2017 federal income tax return which is taxed at the 35% federal rate.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 1, 2017 is impacted by higher earnings in jurisdictions with higher statutory tax rates and no tax benefit for the losses associated with certain held for sale non-core businesses in Space and Defense Controls.December 31, 2016 was 17.6%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 2, 2016this period is lower than would be expected by applying the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to earnings before income taxes due to the reversal of accruals for certain tax exposures outside the U.S. whose statues of limitations had expired and a significant portion of our earnings that comeprimarily from foreign operations with lower tax rates.
The effective tax rates for the six months ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016 were 27.1% and 25.2%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended April 1, 2017 and April 2, 2016 are lower than would be expected by applying the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to earnings before income taxes primarily due to a significant portion of our earnings that come from foreign operations with lower tax rates. Additionally, our effective tax rate in 2017 includes tax benefits associated with selling our European space businesses, while 2016 included the beneficial timing of enactment of U.S. research and development credits.businesses.



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Note 13 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in AOCIL, net of tax, by component for the sixthree months ended April 1,December 30, 2017 are as follows:
 Accumulated foreign currency translation Accumulated retirement liability Accumulated gain (loss) on derivatives Total Accumulated foreign currency translation Accumulated retirement liability Accumulated gain (loss) on derivatives Total
AOCIL at October 1, 2016 $(110,626) $(321,094) $(3,341) $(435,061)
AOCIL at September 30, 2017 $(83,166) $(251,865) $(460) $(335,491)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (28,814) 2,032
 (970) (27,752) 10,364
 (363) 905
 10,906
Amounts reclassified from AOCIL 
 12,011
 2,790
 14,801
 
 4,619
 329
 4,948
Other comprehensive income (loss) (28,814) 14,043
 1,820
 (12,951) 10,364
 4,256
 1,234
 15,854
AOCIL at April 1, 2017 $(139,440) $(307,051) $(1,521) $(448,012)
AOCIL at December 30, 2017 $(72,802) $(247,609) $774
 $(319,637)
The amounts reclassified from AOCIL into earnings are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 Statement of earnings classification April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 Statement of earnings classification December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Retirement liability:            
Prior service cost $20
 $28
 $39
 $56
Prior service cost (credit) $(85) $19
Actuarial losses 9,406
 7,011
 18,823
 14,056
 7,396
 9,417
Reclassification from AOCIL into earnings(1)Reclassification from AOCIL into earnings(1) 9,426
 7,039
 18,862
 14,112
Reclassification from AOCIL into earnings(1) 7,311
 9,436
Tax effect (3,424) (2,591) (6,851) (5,188) (2,692) (3,427)
Net reclassification from AOCIL into earningsNet reclassification from AOCIL into earnings $6,002
 $4,448
 $12,011
 $8,924
Net reclassification from AOCIL into earnings $4,619
 $6,009
Derivatives:            
Foreign currency contracts Sales $1,157
 $196
 $2,454
 $274
 Sales $(118) $1,297
Foreign currency contracts Cost of sales 664
 594
 1,131
 1,070
 Cost of sales 696
 467
Interest rate swaps Interest 63
 169
 178
 470
 Interest (14) 115
Reclassification from AOCIL into earningsReclassification from AOCIL into earnings 1,884
 959
 3,763
 1,814
Reclassification from AOCIL into earnings 564
 1,879
Tax effect (500) (288) (973) (582) (235) (591)
Net reclassification from AOCIL into earningsNet reclassification from AOCIL into earnings $1,384
 $671
 $2,790
 $1,232
Net reclassification from AOCIL into earnings $329
 $1,288
(1) The reclassifications are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost and postretirement benefit cost.
The amounts deferred in AOCIL are as follows:
 Net deferral in AOCIL - effective portion Net deferral in AOCIL - effective portion
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 Statement of earnings classification April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
   December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Foreign currency contracts Sales $112
 $(281) $(650) $(515) $828
 $(1,786)
Foreign currency contracts Cost of sales (435) 525
 (1,459) 257
Interest rate swaps Interest 69
 (359) 763
 88
   617
 694
Net loss (254) (115) (1,346) (170)
Net gain (loss) 1,445
 (1,092)
Tax effect 116
 (63) 376
 (131) (540) 378
Net deferral in AOCIL of derivativesNet deferral in AOCIL of derivatives $(138) $(178) $(970) $(301)Net deferral in AOCIL of derivatives $905
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Note 14 - Stock Employee Compensation Trust and Supplemental Retirement Plan Trust
The Stock Employee Compensation Trust (SECT) assists in administering and provides funding for equity-based compensation plans and benefit programs, including the Moog Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (RSP). The Supplemental Retirement Plan (SERP) Trust provides funding for benefits under the Moog Inc. SERP. Both the SECT and the SERP Trust hold shares as investments. The shares in the SECT and SERP Trust are not considered outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per share. However, in accordance with the trust agreements governing the SECT and SERP Trust, the trustees vote all shares held by the SECT and SERP Trust on all matters submitted to shareholders.
Note 15 - Earnings per Share
Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 35,888,053
 36,481,996
 35,878,552
 36,597,972
 35,772,406
 35,869,052
Dilutive effect of equity-based awards 348,785
 211,194
 376,250
 262,788
 428,648
 403,715
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 36,236,838
 36,693,190
 36,254,802
 36,860,760
 36,201,054
 36,272,767
For the three and six months ended April 1,December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were 99,97813,530 and 107,960111,574 common shares subject tofrom equity-based awards, respectively, excluded from the calculation of diluted earning per share as they would be anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended April 2, 2016, there were 148,867 and 64,868 common shares subject to equity-based awards, respectively, excluded from the calculation of diluted earningearnings per share as they would be anti-dilutive.

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Note 16 - Segment Information
During 2016,Effective October 1, 2017, we made changes to our segment reporting.reporting structure that resulted in three reporting segments. Our former Components now includes the Medical Devices product lines, which we previously reported as a separate segment.segment has been separated and merged into Space and Defense Controls now includes Linear, which we previously included in the Aircraft Controls segment.and Industrial Systems. All amounts have been restated to present Medical Devices within Components, and Linear within Space and Defense Controls.reflect this change.
Below are sales and operating profit by segment for the three and six months ended April 1,December 30, 2017 and April 2,December 31, 2016 and a reconciliation of segment operating profit to earnings before income taxes. Operating profit is net sales less cost of sales and other operating expenses, excluding interest expense, equity-based compensation expense and other corporate expenses. Cost of sales and other operating expenses are directly identifiable to the respective segment or allocated on the basis of sales, number of employees or profit.
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 April 1,
2017
 April 2,
2016
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Net sales:            
Aircraft Controls $289,661
 $272,073
 $558,111
 $526,030
 $278,534
 $268,450
Space and Defense Controls 105,848
 92,871
 198,778
 176,389
 133,393
 122,590
Industrial Systems 115,431
 128,244
 227,830
 253,423
 215,608
 198,630
Components 121,463
 117,954
 237,354
 223,757
Net sales $632,403
 $611,142
 $1,222,073
 $1,179,599
 $627,535
 $589,670
Operating profit:            
Aircraft Controls $31,181
 $19,742
 $54,292
 $38,174
 $30,768
 $23,111
Space and Defense Controls 10,488
 12,657
 17,584
 24,172
 16,289
 9,088
Industrial Systems 12,318
 13,270
 23,019
 26,903
 19,246
 20,163
Components 10,840
 10,939
 22,294
 18,918
Total operating profit 64,827
 56,608
 117,189
 108,167
 66,303
 52,362
Deductions from operating profit:            
Interest expense 8,649
 8,935
 17,135
 17,257
 8,646
 8,486
Equity-based compensation expense 986
 983
 3,154
 1,919
 2,001
 2,168
Corporate and other expenses, net 6,989
 6,073
 12,209
 12,719
 7,822
 5,220
Earnings before income taxes $48,203
 $40,617
 $84,691
 $76,272
 $47,834
 $36,488

The amounts reclassified for net sales and operating profit as a result of the revised segment reporting structure for the three months ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:
  December 31,
2016
Net sales:  
Space and Defense Controls $29,660
Industrial Systems 86,231
Total $115,891
Operating profit:  
Space and Defense Controls $1,992
Industrial Systems 9,462
Total $11,454
Segment assets for Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems are approximately $613,000 and $1,142,000, respectively, as of December 30, 2017 as a result of the change to our segment reporting structure.

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Note 17 - Related Party Transactions
On November 20, 2017, John Scannell was elected to the Board of Directors of M&T Bank Corporation and M&T Bank. We currently engage with M&T Bank in the ordinary course of business for various financing activities, all of which were initiated prior to the election of Mr. Scannell to the Board. M&T Bank provides credit extension for routine purchases, which for the three months ended December 30, 2017 totaled $5,459. At December 30, 2017, we held a $15,000 interest rate swap with M&T Bank and outstanding leases with a total original cost of $27,955. M&T Bank also maintains an interest of approximately 12% in our U.S. revolving credit facility. Further details of the U.S. revolving credit facility can be found in Note 6, Indebtedness.
Note 1718 - Commitments and Contingencies
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings. We are not a party to any pending legal proceedings which management believes will result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
We are engaged in administrative proceedings with governmental agencies and legal proceedings with governmental agencies and other third parties in the normal course of our business, including litigation under Superfund laws, regarding environmental matters. We believe that adequate reserves have been established for our share of the estimated cost for all currently pending environmental administrative or legal proceedings and do not expect that these environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In the ordinary course of business we could be subject to ongoing claims or disputes from our customers, the ultimate settlement of which could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated results of operations. While the receivables and any loss provisions recorded to date reflect management's best estimate of the projected costs to complete a given project, there may still be significant effort required to complete the ultimate deliverable. Future variability in internal cost as well as future profitability is dependent upon a number of factors including deliveries, performance and government budgetary pressures. The inability to achieve a satisfactory contractual solution, further unplanned delays, additional developmental cost growth or variations in any of the estimates used in the existing contract analysis could lead to further loss provisions. Additional losses could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in the period in which the loss may be recognized.
We are contingently liable for $22,467$48,793 of standby letters of credit issued by a bank to third parties on our behalf at April 1,December 30, 2017.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2016.September 30, 2017. All references to years in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are to fiscal years and amounts may differ from reported values due to rounding.
OVERVIEW
We are a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems for a broad range of applications in aerospace and defense and industrial markets.
Within the aerospace and defense market, our products and systems include:
Defense market - primary and secondary flight controls for military aircraft, stabilization and automatic ammunition loading controls for armored combat vehicles, tactical and strategic missile steering controls and gun aiming controls.
Commercial aircraft market - primary and secondary flight controls for commercial aircraft.
Commercial space market - satellite positioning controls and thrust vector controls for space launch vehicles.
In the industrial market, our products are used in a wide range of applications including:
Industrial automation market - injection molding, metal forming, heavy industry, material and automotive testing and pilot training simulators.
Energy market - wind energy, power generation, and oil and gas exploration.exploration and wind energy.
Medical market - enteral clinical nutrition and infusion therapy pumps, CT scanners and ultrasonic sensors and surgical handpieces.handpieces and CT scanners.
We operate under fourthree segments, Aircraft Controls, Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems and Components.Systems. Our principal manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Philippines, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Costa Rica, India, China, Japan, Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Ireland and Luxembourg.
We have long-term contracts with some of our customers. These contracts are predominantly within Aircraft Controls and Space and Defense Controls and represent 34%38%, 33%34% and 34%33% of our sales in 2017, 2016 2015 and 2014,2015, respectively. We recognize revenue on these contracts using the percentage of completion, cost-to-cost method of accounting as work progresses toward completion. The remainder of our sales are recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership and title to the product are transferred to the customer, principally as units are delivered or as service obligations are satisfied. This method of revenue recognition is predominantly used within the Industrial Systems and Components segments,segment, as well as with aftermarket activity.
We concentrate on providing our customers with products designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Our products are applied in demanding applications, "When Performance Really Matters®." We believe we have achieved a leadership position in the high performance, precision controls market, by capitalizing on our core foundational strengths, which include:
superiorare our technical competence in deliveringexperts working collaboratively around the world and the capabilities we deliver for mission-critical solutions,
solutions. These strengths yield a focused customer-intimacy approach,
broad control product portfolio, across a diverse base of customers and end markets served by a broad product portfolio,markets.
By focusing on customer intimacy and
a well-established international presence serving customers worldwide.
These strengths afford us the ability commitment to solving their most demanding technical problems, we have been able to innovate our current solutions into new, complementary technologies. They also provide us the opportunity to expand our control product franchise from one market to another, as well as enabling us to increase our scope of contentorganically growing from a high-performance components supplier to a high-performance systems supplier. In addition, we continually strive to achievecontinue achieving substantial content positions on the platforms on which we currently participate, seeking to be the dominant supplier in the current niche markets we serve. We also look for innovation in all aspects of our business, employing new technologies to improve productivity and to develop newinnovative business models.


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These activities will help us achieve our financial objectives of increasing our revenue base and improving our long term profitability and cash flow from operations. In doing so, we expect to maintain a balanced, diversified portfolio in terms of markets served, product applications, customer bases and geographic presence. Our fundamental strategies to achieve our goals center around talent, lean and innovation and include:
a strong leadership team that has positioned the company for growth,
utilizing our global capabilities and strong engineering heritage to innovate,
maintaining our technological excellence by building upon our systems integration capabilities while solving our customers’ most demanding technical problems in applications "When Performance Really Matters®,"
utilizing our global capabilities continuing to invest in talent development to strengthen employee performance
and strong engineering heritage to expand our product offerings,
maximizing customer value by implementing lean enterprise principles,principles.
These activities will help us achieve our financial objective of increasing shareholder value with sustainable competitive advantages across our segments. In doing so, we expect to maintain a balanced, diversified portfolio in terms of markets served, product applications, customer base and
investing in talent development to strengthen our leadership capability and employee performance. geographic presence.
We focus on improving shareholder value through strategic revenue growth, both organicacquired and acquired,organic, through improving operating efficiencies and manufacturing initiatives and through utilizing low cost manufacturing facilities without compromising quality. Additionally, we take a balanced approach to capital deployment, which may include strategic acquisitions or further share buyback activity, in order to maximize shareholder returns over the long-term. We face numerous operating challenges including, but not limited to, adjusting to dynamic global economic conditions that are influenced by governmental, industrial
Acquisitions and commercial factors, pricing pressures from customers, strong competition, foreign currency fluctuations and increases in employee benefit costs. We may also engage in restructuring and divesting activities, including reducing overhead, consolidating facilities and exiting some product lines if we deem the operations as non-strategic or underperforming.
Acquisition and DivestitureDivestitures
All of our acquisitions are accounted for under the purchase method and, accordingly, the operating results for the acquired companies are included in the consolidated statements of earnings from the respective dates of acquisition. Under purchase accounting, we record assets and liabilities at fair value and such amounts are reflected in the respective captions on the consolidated balance sheets. The purchase price described for each acquisition below is net of any cash acquired, includes debt issued or assumed and the fair value of contingent consideration.
In 2016, we acquired a 70% ownership in Linear Mold and Engineering ("Linear"), a Livonia, Michigan-based company specializing in metal additive manufacturing that provides engineering, manufacturing and production consulting services to customers across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, energy and industrial. We acquired our share in Linear Mold and Engineering for $23 million. The acquisition also included a redeemable noncontrolling interest in the remaining 30%. This acquisition is included in our Space and Defense Controls segment. On January 25, 2017, we acquired the remaining 30% redeemable noncontrolling interest for $2 million in cash, which is reflected in additional paid-in capital.
In 2017, we recorded losses in other expense of $13 million related to selling non-core businesses in our Space and Defense Controls segment. We received $1 million in cash and reclassified $9 million in other current assets and $3 million in other current liabilities as held for sale. We expect the sale of the held for sale portion of these businesses to be completed during 2017.
On April 2, 2017, we acquired Rotary Transfer Systems, a manufacturer of electromechanical systems, located in Germany and France for a purchase price, net of acquired cash, of $43 million, consisting of $37 million in cash, $3 million in deferred payments and $2 million in assumed pension obligations.million. This operation will beacquisition is included in our ComponentsIndustrial Systems segment. We also sold non-core businesses in our Space and Defense Controls segment for $7 million and recorded losses in other expense of $13 million related to the sales.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

On a regular basis, we evaluate the critical accounting policies used to prepare our consolidated financial statements, including, but not limited to, revenue recognition on long-term contracts, contract and contract-related loss reserves, reserves for inventory valuation, reviews for impairment of goodwill, purchase price allocationsreviews for business combinations,impairment of long-lived assets, pension assumptions and deferred tax asset valuation allowances.income taxes. See Note 12 of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1, Financial Statements of this report for the impact of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

ThereOther than that described below, there have been no material changes in critical accounting policies in the current year from those disclosed in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Reviews for Impairment of Goodwill

Interim Test
Effective October 1, 2017, we changed our segment reporting structure from four to three reporting segments. The former Components reporting segment has been divided and merged into the Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems reporting segments. This change also impacted the reporting units we use to review goodwill for impairment. Based on the accounting rules that require aggregation of components with similar economic characteristics, we have changed the number of reporting units from five to four - Aircraft Controls, Space and Defense Controls, Industrial Systems and Medical Devices.
We transferred or allocated the assets and liabilities of the former Components business including the proportionate share of goodwill based on the relative fair value of the business to the new respective reporting units - Space and Defense Controls and Industrial Systems. We then compared the fair values to the carrying values of the reporting units and the resulting fair values exceeded the carrying values, so we determined that goodwill was not impaired.

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The fair value of each of these two reporting units exceeded the carrying amounts by over 100%. While any individual assumption could differ from those that we used, we believe the overall fair values of these reporting units are reasonable, as the values are derived from a mix of reasonable assumptions. Had we used discount rates that were 100 basis points higher or a terminal growth rate that was 100 basis points lower than those we assumed, the fair values of each of these reporting units would have continued to exceed their carrying amounts by at least 80%.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1 of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1, Financial Statements of this report for further information regarding Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU").

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK     
          
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(dollars and shares in millions, except per share data)April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$ Variance% Variance April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$ Variance% Variance
Net sales$632
$611
$21
3% $1,222
$1,180
$42
4%
Gross margin29.3%29.3%   29.3%28.9%  
Research and development expenses$37
$40
$(3)(7%) $72
$75
$(3)(4%)
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales13.8%13.5%   14.1%14.1%  
Interest expense$9
$9
$
(3%) $17
$17
$
(1%)
Restructuring expense$
$8
$(8)(100%) $
$8
$(8)(100%)
Other$4
$(1)$5
n/a
 $12
$(2)$14
n/a
Effective tax rate34.3%23.9%   27.1%25.2%  
Net earnings attributable to Moog$32
$31
$1
3% $63
$57
$5
9%
Diluted average common shares outstanding36
37

(1%) 36
37
(1)(2%)
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Moog$0.88
$0.85
$0.03
4% $1.73
$1.55
$0.18
12%
Net sales increased in the second quarter and the first half of 2017 compared to the same periods of 2016. In both periods, sales increased in Aircraft Controls, Space and Defense Controls and Components, and decreased in Industrial Systems. Also in the second quarter and the first half of 2017, weaker foreign currencies, primarily the British Pound relative to the U.S. Dollar, decreased sales $7 million and $15 million, respectively.
Gross margin increased in the first half of 2017 compared to the first half of 2016. We benefited from a favorable sales mix, primarily in Space and Defense Controls and Components, due to higher defense controls and medical market sales, respectively. In addition, reduced costs from the restructuring actions taken in 2016 increased profitability $3 million.
Research and development expenses decreased in the second quarter and the first half of 2017 compared to the same periods of 2016. Within Aircraft Controls, research and development expenses decreased $6 million and $8 million, respectively, as development activities declined on the Embraer E-2 and the Airbus A350 programs. The reduced spend in Aircraft Controls was partially offset by small increases in research and development activities across our other segments.
In the second quarter of 2016, we incurred $8 million of restructuring expenses, primarily related to exiting a product line in Aircraft Controls. Through the subsequent four quarters, the total savings were $10 million, in line with our expected return, with approximately half in cost of sales and half in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Other expense in the second quarter and the first half of 2017 includes $4 million and $13 million, respectively, of losses associated with non-core businesses in Space and Defense Controls.
Our effective tax rate in the second quarter 2017 is higher than the effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2016, due to higher earnings in jurisdictions with higher statutory tax rates and to the losses associated with certain held for sale non-core businesses in Space and Defense Controls for which there is no tax benefit. Our effective tax rate in 2016 reflected the reversal of accruals for certain tax exposures outside of the U.S. whose statutes of limitations had expired.

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS    
     
 Three Months Ended
(dollars and shares in millions, except per share data)December 30, 2017December 31, 2016$ Variance% Variance
Net sales$628
$590
$38
6%
Gross margin29.3%29.3%  
Research and development expenses$32
$35
$(2)(6%)
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales15.3%14.4%  
Interest expense$9
$8
$
2%
Other$(1)$8
$(9)(109%)
Effective tax rate97.3%17.6%  
Net earnings attributable to Moog$1
$31
$(29)(96%)
Diluted average common shares outstanding36
36

%
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Moog$0.04
$0.84
$(0.80)(95%)
Net sales increased across all of our segments in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017.
Gross margin was unchanged in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. Aircraft Controls' gross margin increased due primarily to a more favorable sales mix from foreign military sales; however, Space and Defense Controls' gross margin decreased due to the reduced amount of last year's favorable defense controls sales.
Research and development expenses decreased in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. Within Aircraft Controls, research and development expenses decreased $4 million, as we had lower activity across our major commercial OEM programs. The reduced spend was offset by increases in research and development activities across our remaining two segments.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales increased in the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017. Administrative expense increased $3 million due to the timing of expenses in the prior year's quarter, and we had higher planned selling expense in select growth markets.
Other expense in the first quarter of 2017 includes $9 million of losses associated with selling our European space businesses.
The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2018 was impacted by the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. We recorded a $31 million, one-time transition tax on undistributed foreign earnings deemed to be repatriated and a tax charge of $15 million as an additional provision for withholding taxes on undistributed earnings not considered to be permanently reinvested. No additional income taxes have been provided for any remaining undistributed foreign earnings not subject to the transition tax, or any additional outside basis difference inherent in these entities, as these amounts continue to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations. Determining the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to any remaining undistributed foreign earnings not subject to the transition tax and additional outside basis difference in these entities is not practicable. These charges are partially offset by a $12 million benefit due to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities arising from a lower U.S. corporate tax rate, which took into account our decision to accelerate pension contributions into our 2017 pension plan year. This allows the pension contribution tax deduction to be taken in our 2017 federal income tax return which is taxed at the 35% federal rate. Excluding all of the impacts due to the Act, the effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2018 was 29.6%.
Our effective tax ratesrate in the first half of 2017 and 2016 areis lower than the U.S. statutory tax rate, as result of earnings taxed in foreign jurisdictions with lower statutory tax rates. Additionally, our effective tax rate in first half of 2017 includesit included the tax benefits associated with sellingdivesting our European space businessesbusinesses. Excluding the impact of the divestiture, the effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2017 was 28.7%.
Other comprehensive income in the first quarter of 2017. Also, our effective tax rate in the first half2018 includes $10 million of 2016 included the beneficial timing of the enactment of the U.S. research and development tax credit.
Average common shares outstanding decreased in the second quarter and the first half of 2017 compared to the same periods of 2016 due to our share buyback program. Under the current Board of Directors authorization, we have three million shares available for repurchase.
foreign currency translation income. Other comprehensive loss in the first halfquarter of 2017 includes $29 million of foreign currency translation loss. In the first half of 2016, other comprehensive income included $8$42 million of foreign currency translation loss. Foreign currency translation adjustments decreased $21increased $52 million during these periods,this period, primarily attributable to the changes in the Euro and the Japanese Yen.
2017 Outlook – We expect sales in 2017 to increase 2% from fiscal 2016 to $2.5 billion, driven primarily by higher OEM sales for the Airbus A350 program in Aircraft Controls. We also expect sales in Space and Defense Controls will increase based on strong defense program sales in the first half of 2017 and sales in Components will increase due to higher medical pump sales. Partially offsetting the sales growth is an expected decline in Industrial Systems across our major markets. We expect our operating margin will rise to 10.0% in 2017 compared with 9.9% in 2016. The absence of the 2016 restructuring expense and goodwill impairment charge, as well as the associated restructuring benefits, will contribute to margin expansion. These will be offset by the losses associated with selling product lines in Space and Defense Controls and an unfavorable sales mix. We expect net earnings will remain flat with 2016 at $127 million. Average diluted shares outstanding will decrease 1% to 36 million due to shares already repurchased under our current share buyback program. We expect diluted earnings per share will range between $3.35 and $3.65, with a midpoint of $3.50, an increase of 1% compared to 2016.British Pound.


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SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND OUTLOOK
During 2016,Effective October 1, 2017, we made changes tochanged our segment reporting.reporting structure to three reporting segments. Our former Components now includes the Medical Devices product lines, which we previously reported as a separate segment.segment has been separated and merged into Space and Defense Controls now includes Linear, which we previously included in the Aircraft Controls segment.and Industrial Systems. All amounts have been restated to present Medical Devices within Components, and Linear within Space and Defense Controls.conform to the current presentation.
Operating profit, as presented below, is net sales less cost of sales and other operating expenses, excluding interest expense, equity-based compensation expense and other corporate expenses. Cost of sales and other operating expenses are directly identifiable to the respective segment or allocated on the basis of sales, manpower or profit. Operating profit is reconciled to earnings before income taxes in Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in this report.
Aircraft Controls
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
(dollars in millions)April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  Variance   April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  Variance  December 30, 2017December 31, 2016$  Variance%  Variance  
Net sales - military aircraft$137
$132
$5
4% $264
$252
$12
5%$124
$128
$(4)(3%)
Net sales - commercial aircraft153
140
12
9% 293
274
$19
7%154
141
14
10%
$290
$272
$18
6% $558
$526
$32
6%$279
$268
$10
4%
Operating profit$31
$20
$11
58% $54
$38
$16
42%$31
$23
$8
33%
Operating margin10.8%7.3%   9.7%7.3%  11.0%8.6%  
Backlog   $594
$624
$(30)(5%)$590
$610
$(20)(3%)
Aircraft Controls' net sales increased in both commercial and military aircraft programs in the second quarter and in the first halfquarter of 20172018 compared to the same periods of 2016. Weaker foreign currencies, primarily the British Pound relative to the U.S. Dollar, decreased sales $3 million in the secondfirst quarter of 2017, but were partially offset by military aircraft sales declines.
Commercial OEM and $8commercial aftermarket sales each increased $7 million in the first half of 2017 compared to the same periods of 2016.
In the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016, commercial OEM sales increased $14 million due mostly to the Airbus A350 program's production ramp up. Also in the second quarter of 2017, Military OEM sales increased $8 million while military aftermarket sales decreased $3 million. Military OEM sales for the F-35 program increased $6 million due to higher production volumes. Also, higher levels of classified military funded development jobs offset lower foreign military sales. The decreased military aftermarket sales were driven by the timing of orders for the B1-B program and by work winding down on the C-5 refurbishment program.
In the first half of 20172018 compared to the first halfquarter of 2016, commercial OEM sales increased $22 million while commercial aftermarket sales decreased $3 million. Commercial2017. OEM sales for the Airbus A350 program increased $23 million. Commercial aftermarket sales decreased due to lower repairs as well as lower initial provisioning sales for the Airbus A350 program. Additionally in the first half of 2017, military OEM sales increased $17 million while military aftermarket sales decreased $4 million. Military OEM sales for the F-35 program increased $12 million. Also, higher levels of classified military funded development jobs offset lower foreign military sales. The decreased military aftermarket sales was driven by the B1-B and C-5 programs.
Operating margin increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. Research and development expenses decreased $6 million as development activities declined on the Embraer E-2 and the Airbus A350 programs. Additionally, operating profit benefited $6$5 million due to the absenceprogram's production volume ramp up, while aftermarket sales for the A350 increased $4 million due to higher initial provisioning. Additionally, aftermarket sales for legacy Boeing programs increased $4 million due to higher repair activity.
Military aftermarket sales declined $5 million in the first quarter of last year's restructuring expense associated with exiting2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017 due primarily to production delays on the V-22 program. Military OEM sales were relatively flat, as higher foreign military sales were mostly offset by lower F-35 sales. In the first quarter of 2017, F-35 sales were high due to a product line.production increase ahead of an upcoming milestone delivery.
Operating margin increased in the first halfquarter of 20172018 compared to the first halfquarter of 2016.2017. Research and development expenses decreased $8$4 million, due toas we had lower development activitiesactivity on the Embraer E-2 and the Airbus A350our major commercial OEM programs. Operating margin alsoAdditionally, operating profit benefited $6 million due to the absencefrom higher amounts of last year's restructuring expense and an additional $3 million due to restructuring benefits associated with the restructuring activities. These benefits are in line with our expected return. Partially offsetting these benefits is an unfavorable sales mix, due in part to lower foreign military sales.
Half of theThe decrease of twelve-month backlog for Aircraft Controls at April 1,December 30, 2017 compared to April 2,December 31, 2016 is primarily due to weaker foreign currencies, primarily the British Pound relative to the U.S. Dollar. At constant currencies, the timing of military aftermarket orders as well as declining production rates on legacy commercial programs, also decreased backlog.for the F-35.


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2017 Outlook for Aircraft ControlsWe expect sales in Aircraft Controls to increase 4% from 2016. We expect commercial sales will increase 6% from 2016, due to the continued ramp up of the Airbus A350 program. Partially offsetting the growth is expected lower commercial aftermarket sales on legacy Boeing programs. We expect military sales will increase 2% from 2016, driven by higher F-35 production sales. We expect operating margin will increase to 9.5% in 2017 from 9.3% in 2016. We expect that research and development costs will decrease $10 million, our restructuring expenses will not repeat and we will continue to realize the benefits of cost saving activities. However, partially offsetting these positive effects on operating margin is an expected negative sales mix. Sales from our newer military cost plus development jobs and higher sales on newer, lower margin commercial OEM platforms are replacing sales from higher-margin foreign military programs.

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Space and Defense Controls
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
(dollars in millions)April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  Variance   April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  VarianceDecember 30, 2017December 31, 2016$  Variance%  Variance
Net sales$106
$93
$13
14% $199
$176
$22
13%$133
$123
$11
9%
Operating profit$10
$13
$(2)(17%) $18
$24
$(7)(27%)$16
$9
$7
79%
Operating margin9.9%13.6%   8.8%13.7%  12.2%7.4%  
Backlog   $274
$255
$18
7%$411
$365
$46
13%
Space and Defense Controls' net sales increased in our space and our defense markets in the secondfirst quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016, driven by growth in our defense market. Through the first half of 20172018 compared to the same period of 2016,2017. Partially offsetting the sales increased in our defense market, as well as our space market.growth was a decline of $6 million due to lost sales associated the 2017 divestitures of non-core businesses.
Sales in our defense market increased $12 million in the second quarter of 2017, driven by higher LAV turret upgrade programs sales in defense controls, higher European defense vehicle sales and increased repair sales for naval programs.
Sales in our defense market increased $16$9 million in the first halfquarter of 2017, driven by higher2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017. Spares sales infor controls for domestic and European defense vehiclevehicles increased $6 million, and sales as well as higher naval sales. Additionally in the first half of 2017, salesfor defense components increased $4 million. Sales in our space market increased $6$2 million due in partthe first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017. New satellite avionics programs and new satellite propulsion customers.launch vehicle programs increased sales by $7 million, but were offset by the lost sales associated with the divestitures.
Operating margin decreasedincreased in the secondfirst quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017 compareddue to the second quarterabsence of 2016, due to $4 million of chargeslast year's losses associated with selling non-coreour European space businesses. Additionally, operatingOperating margin was affected byexcluding the losses would have been 14.7% in the first quarter of 2017, reflecting a $3 million charge on a satellite program related to an engineering issue. Also, research and development expenses increased $2 million. Partly offsetting these margin pressures was amore favorable sales mix in our defense markets.
Operating margin decreased in the first half of 2017 compared to the first half of 2016. The decline was driven by $13 million of charges associated with selling non-core businesses, the satellite program charge and higher research and development costs. Partly offsetting the declines was a favorable sales mix in our defense markets.
The higher level of twelve-monthTwelve-month backlog for Space and Defense Controls at April 1,December 30, 2017 compared to April 2,December 31, 2016 is due to higher orders for domesticincreased as growth in satellite avionics and foreign defense vehicle programs.
2017 Outlook for Space and Defense ControlsWe expect sales in Space and Defense Controls to increase 6% from fiscal 2016. The increase is due to higher defense sales, primarily in our defense vehicle programs, based on the strong first half of 2017. We expect sales in our space market will remain flat as higher satellite component sales arelaunch vehicles was partially offset by slightly lower launch vehicle sales. We expect operating margin will decrease to 10.7% in 2017 from 11.3% in 2016, due to the impact of losses associated with selling non-core businesses.completing defense controls programs.


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Industrial Systems
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
(dollars in millions)April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  Variance   April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  VarianceDecember 30, 2017December 31, 2016$  Variance%  Variance
Net sales$115
$128
$(13)(10%) $228
$253
$(26)(10%)$216
$199
$17
9%
Operating profit$12
$13
$(1)(7%) $23
$27
$(4)(14%)$19
$20
$(1)(5%)
Operating margin10.7%10.3%   10.1%10.6%  8.9%10.2%  
Backlog   $152
$175
$(23)(13%)$272
$216
$55
25%
Industrial Systems' net sales decreasedincreased across our threefour markets in the secondfirst quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017. Stronger foreign currencies, primarily the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar, increased sales $6 million, and the recent acquisition of Rotary Transfer Systems also increased sales $6 million, primarily in our industrial automation market.
Excluding the currency effects on sales in the first halfquarter of 20172018 compared to the same periods of 2016.
In our industrial automation market, sales decreased $5 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. Additionally in the secondfirst quarter of 2017, sales in our energy market decreased $5 million due to order timing for Pacific wind customers and our non-renewable gas and steam customers. Also in the second quarter of 2017, salesincreased in our simulation and test market decreased $3 million due to the absence of last year's favorable timing of largeshipments of our auto test and entertainment applications. Sales also increased in our medical market due to higher sales volumes to flight simulation customers.
for IV pumps and sets as well as medical components. In the first half of 2017 compared to the first half of 2016, sales decreased $11 million in our industrial automation market. Sales also decreased $8 million in our simulation and test market, impacted by the lack of large project-based test sales that did not repeat this year. Additionally, sales in ouraddition, shipments for energy market decreased $7 million, driven in part by lost sales to a key customer in Brazil who was acquired and in part by lower sales from other wind customers.
Operating marginexploration products increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the second quarter of 2016. The absence of last year's restructuring expense and the benefits associated with our restructuring activities, which are in line with our expected return, increased operating profit by $3 million. The increases were partially offset by the effects of lower sales across our three markets.for on-shore drilling applications.
Operating margin decreased in the first halfquarter of 20172018 compared to the first halfquarter of 2016, due to lower2017. We had higher operating expenses, including increased investments in research and development and selling, whose increases offset the incremental margin from the higher sales volumes across our three markets. Partially offsetting the decline was $3 million of benefits associated with our restructuring activities in 2016, in line with our expected return, and the absence of last year's restructuring expense.volume.
The lowerhigher level of twelve-month backlog in Industrial Systems at April 1,December 31, 2017 compared to April 2,December 31, 2016 is mostly due to lower wind energyhigher orders related to the lost orders from a key customer in Brazil who was acquiredour simulation and to order delays as we transition to a new wind product.test market.
2017 Outlook for Industrial SystemsWe expect sales in Industrial Systems to decline 9% from 2016 across all of our major markets. Approximately half of the decline is due to lower demand. Specifically, we expect that wind energy sales will decrease as a result of lost sales to a key customer who was acquired. Additionally, we expect lower industrial automation sales as the global economic conditions continue to impact our sales. The other half of the expected sales decline is due to the strengthening U.S. Dollar relative to other currencies. We expect operating margin will increase to 10.4% in 2017 from 9.4% in 2016, as we will benefit from both our restructuring actions in 2016 and our continued cost containment actions.





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Components
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(dollars in millions)April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  Variance   April 1, 2017April 2, 2016$  Variance%  Variance
Net sales$121
$118
$4
3% $237
$224
$14
6%
Operating profit$11
$11
$
(1%) $22
$19
$3
18%
Operating margin8.9%9.3%   9.4%8.5%  
Backlog     $181
$173
$8
4%
CONSOLIDATED AND SEGMENT OUTLOOK       
        
       2018 vs. 2017
(dollars in millions)2018 2017 $  Variance %  Variance  
Net sales:       
Aircraft Controls$1,175
 $1,125
 $50
 4%
Space and Defense Controls547
 529
 18
 3%
Industrial Systems894
 843
 51
 6%
 $2,617
 $2,498
 $119
 5%
Operating profit:       
Aircraft Controls$125
 $114
 $11
 9%
Space and Defense Controls63
 49
 14
 30%
Industrial Systems100
 88
 13
 14%
 $288
 $250
 $38
 15%
Operating margin:       
Aircraft Controls10.6% 10.1%    
Space and Defense Controls11.5% 9.2%    
Industrial Systems11.2% 10.4%    
 11.0% 10.0%    
Components'2018 Outlook – We expect that all three segments will contribute to higher sales in 2018, driven primarily by industrial automation sales in Industrial Systems and military OEM sales for the F-35 program in Aircraft Controls. We expect 2018 operating margin will increase due to the absence of 2017's losses associated with divesting non-core businesses, as well as incremental margin from higher sales. However, we expect that the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will result in an unusually high effective tax rate of 42% in 2018. This will result in a 12% decrease in net sales increased inearnings attributable to common shareholders to $124 million, and diluted earnings per share will range between $3.23 and $3.63 with a midpoint of $3.43. Excluding all of the second quarterimpacts due to the Act, we expect an effective tax rate of 201731%, net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $148 million and diluted earnings per share will range between $3.90 and $4.30, with a midpoint of $4.10, an increase of 5% compared to 2017.
2018 Outlook for Aircraft Controls We expect 2018 sales in Aircraft Controls will increase primarily due to the second quartercontinued ramp ups of 2016, driventhe F-35 program and the Airbus A350 program. Partially offsetting the increases is an expected sales decline of legacy Boeing OEM programs. We expect 2018 operating margin will increase compared to 2017. We expect that research and development costs will decrease $6 million and that we will continue to realize the benefits of cost saving activities. However, we expect a negative sales mix, as sales on our mature commercial programs are replaced with sales growth on newer commercial programs.
2018 Outlook for Space and Defense Controls – We expect 2018 sales in Space and Defense Controls will increase due to sales growth from launch vehicles and satellite programs. Also, within our defense market, we expect higher missile systems and security sales will offset a decline in defense controls sales. We expect 2018 operating margin will increase, as the losses associated with divesting non-core businesses do not repeat.
2018 Outlook for Industrial Systems – We expect 2018 sales in Industrial Systems to increase across all of our major markets, lead primarily by growth in our medical market. Through the first half of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, sales increased in our medical market, as well as our aerospace and defense market.
Sales in our medical market increased $4 million and $9 million in the second quarter and in the first half of 2017, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2016, as we had higher sales on medical pumps, sets and sensors and handpieces. Additionally in the first half of 2017, sales increased $4 million in our aerospace and defense market, primarily related to higher shipments on the Guardian program as well as various space components programs.
Operating margin increased in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016. In the first half of 2017, we benefited from an improved sales mix, primarily in our medical market. Additionally, we had $2 million of restructuring benefits associated with the 2016 restructuring activities, which are in line with our total expected return. We also benefited $1 million from the absence of last year's restructuring expense.
The twelve-month backlog at April 1, 2017 compared to April 2, 2016 increased due to higher orders for our aerospace and defense and industrial automation products.
2017 Outlook for Components – We expect sales in Components to increase 4% from 2016. We expect that our medical market will increase $11 million due to higher sales volumes of pumps and sets. In addition, our outlook now includes $10 million of sales in our industrial market reflecting the acquisition of Rotary Transfer Systems. We expect2018 operating margin will decrease to 10.2% in 2017 from 10.7% in 2016,increase as we continue to be affected by the negativebenefit from incremental margin on higher sales mix in our industrial and aerospace and defense markets.volumes.


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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY
Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
(dollars in millions)April 1,
2017
April 2,
2016
$ Variance% VarianceDecember 30,
2017
December 31,
2016
$ Variance% Variance
Net cash provided (used) by:    
Operating activities$122
$78
$43
55%$44
$51
$(6)(13%)
Investing activities(31)(38)7
(17%)(22)(16)(6)37%
Financing activities(62)(5)(57)n/a
(1)(13)12
(95%)
Our available borrowing capacity and our cash flow from operations provide us with the financial resources needed to run our operations, reinvest in our business and make strategic acquisitions.
At April 1,December 30, 2017, our cash balances were $342$395 million, which is primarily held outside of the U.S. Cash flow from our U.S. operations, together with borrowings on our credit facility, fund on-going activities, debt service requirements and future growth investments. We reinvest the cash generated from foreign operations locally and such international balances are not availableDue to pay down debtprovisions in the U.S. unlessTax Cuts and Jobs Act, we decideplan to repatriate such amounts. During 2016, we repatriated $91 millionsubstantial amounts of our existing offshore cash and future earnings from various foreign subsidiaries and usedback to the funds to pay down our U.S. revolving credit facility. If we determine further repatriation of foreign funds is necessary, we would then be required to pay U.S. income taxes on those funds.
Operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities increaseddecreased in the first halfquarter of 20172018 compared to the same period of 2016. Cash provided by accounts payable increased $272017. Operationally, increases in inventory, primarily in Aircraft Controls and Industrial Systems, used $29 million due to favorablemore in cash, and the unfavorable timing of payments across all of our segments. Also,segments used $21 million. These uses were principally offset by strong cash provided by inventory increased $20 million, primarilycollections from accounts receivable and customer advances in Space and Defense Controls and Aircraft Controls, across a variety of programs, and in Industrial Systems.Controls.
Investing activities
Net cash used by investing activities in the first halfquarter of 20172018 included $30$21 million for capital expenditures. Netexpenditures, while net cash used by investing activities in the first half of 20162017 included $28$15 million for capital expenditures and $11 million as partial payment for the Linear acquisition.expenditures.
We expect our 20172018 capital expenditures to be approximately $80$95 million, as we supportdue to facilities investments supporting the increased production of commercial aircraft.the F-35 program, as well as engine propulsion testing.
Financing activities
Cash used by financing activities in the first halfquarters of 2018 and 2017 includesboth include net payments on our credit facility. Cash used by financing activities in the first half of 2016 includes the repurchase of 0.5 million shares through our stock repurchase program for $22 million, which was funded by our credit facility.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any material off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material future effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
Our contractual obligations and commercial commitments have not changed materially from the disclosures in our 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K, with the exception of tax payments required as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and accelerated pension contributions into our 2017 pension plan year. See Notes 10 and 12 of the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1, Financial Statements of this report for the impact.

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CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND RESOURCES
We maintain bank credit facilities to fund our short and long-term capital requirements, including for acquisitions. From time to time, we also sell debt and equity securities to fund acquisitions or take advantage of favorable market conditions.
Our U.S. revolving credit facility matures on June 28, 2021. The U.S. revolving credit facility has a capacity of $1.1 billion and also provides an expansion option, which permits us to request an increase of up to $200 million to the credit facility upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The U.S. revolving credit facility had an outstanding balance of $540$535 million at April 1,December 30, 2017. InterestThe weighted-average interest rate on all of the outstanding credit facility borrowings was 2.89% and is principally based on LIBOR plus the applicable margin, which was 1.63%1.38% at April 1, 2017 and will decrease to 1.38% during the third quarter ofDecember 30, 2017. The credit facility is secured by substantially all of our U.S. assets.
The U.S. revolving credit facility contains various covenants. The covenant for minimum interest coverage ratio, defined as the ratio of EBITDA to interest expense for the most recent four quarters, is 3.0. The covenant for the maximum leverage ratio, defined as the ratio of net debt, including letters of credit, to EBITDA for the most recent four quarters, is 3.5. We are in compliance with all covenants. EBITDA is defined in the loan agreement as (i) the sum of net income, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization expense, other non-cash items reducing consolidated net income and non-cash equity-based compensation expenses minus (ii) other non-cash items increasing consolidated net income.
We are generally not required to obtain the consent of lenders of the U.S. revolving credit facility before raising significant additional debt financing; however, certain limitations and conditions may apply that would require consent to be obtained. In recent years, we have demonstrated our ability to secure consents to access debt markets. We have also been successful in accessing equity markets from time to time. We believe that we will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing as needed.
At April 1,December 30, 2017, we had $549$529 million of unused capacity, including $537$516 million from the U.S. revolving credit facility after considering standby letters of credit. However, our leverage ratio covenant limits our total borrowing capacity to $532 million as of April 1, 2017.
We have $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due December 1, 2022 with interest paid semiannually on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The senior notes are unsecured obligations, guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain subsidiaries and contain normal incurrence-based covenants and limitations such as the ability to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends, make other restricted payments and investments, create liens and certain corporate acts such as mergers and consolidations.
We have a trade receivables securitization facility (the "Securitization Program"), which terminateswas extended on April 13, 2018.October 23, 2017 and now matures on October 23, 2019. The Securitization Program provides up to $130 million of borrowing capacity and lowers our cost to borrow funds as compared to the U.S. revolving credit facility. Under the Securitization Program, we sell certain trade receivables and related rights to an affiliate, which in turn sells an undivided variable percentage ownership interest in the trade receivables to a financial institution, while maintaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the pool of trade receivables. The Securitization Program effectively increases our borrowing capacity by up to $120 million and lowers our cost to borrow funds as compared to the U.S. revolving credit facility. We had an outstanding balance of $120$130 million at April 1,December 30, 2017. The Securitization Program has a minimum borrowing requirement, which was $96$104 million at April 1,December 30, 2017. Interest on the secured borrowings under the Securitization Program was 1.86%2.39% at April 1,December 30, 2017 and is based on 30-day LIBOR plus an applicable margin.
Net debt to capitalization was 37%32% at April 1,December 30, 2017 and 41%33% at October 1, 2016.September 30, 2017. The decrease in net debt to capitalization is primarily due to our net earnings and positive cash flow.
We believe that our cash on hand, cash flows from operations and available borrowings under short and long-term arrangements will continue to be sufficient to meet our operating needs.
The Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program. This program has been amended from time to time to authorize additional repurchases that includes both Class A and Class B common shares, and allows us to buy up to an aggregate 13 million common shares. Under this program, we have purchased approximately 9.69.7 million shares for $650 million as of April 1,December 30, 2017.


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ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND MARKET TRENDS
We operate within the aerospace and defense and industrial markets. Our aerospace and defense markets are affected by market conditions and program funding levels, while our industrial markets are influenced by general capital investment trends and economic conditions. A common factor throughout our markets is the continuing demand for technologically advanced products.
Aerospace and Defense
Approximately 65%two-thirds of our 20162017 sales were generated in aerospace and defense markets. Within aerospace and defense, we serve three end markets: defense, commercial aircraft and space.
The defense market is dependent on military spending for development and production programs. Aircraft production programs are typically long-term in nature, offering predictability as to capacity needs and future revenues. We maintain positions on numerous high priority programs, including the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, FA-18E/F Super Hornet and V-22 Osprey. The large installed base of our products leads to attractive aftermarket sales and service opportunities. The tactical and strategic missile, missile defense and defense controls markets are dependent on many of the same market conditions as military aircraft, including overall military spending and program funding levels. Our security and surveillance product line is dependent on government funding at federal and local levels, as well as private sector demand.
Reductions in the U.S. Department of Defense's mandatory and discretionary budgeted spending, which became effective on March 1, 2013, resulting from the Budget Control Act of 2011, has had ramifications for the domestic aerospace and defense market. As originally passed, the Budget Control Act provided that, in addition to an initial significant reduction in future domestic defense spending, further automatic cuts to defense spending authorization (which is generally referred to as sequestration) of approximately $500 billion through the Federal Government's 2021 fiscal year would be triggered by the failure of Congress to produce a deficit reduction bill. The sequestration spending cuts were intended to be uniform by category for programs, projects and activities within accounts. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 provided stability and modest growth in the Department of Defense spending through 2017. However, future budgets beyond 2017 are uncertain with respect to the overall levels of defense spending. Currently, we expect approximately $690$720 million of U.S. defense sales in 2017.2018.
The commercial aircraft market is dependent on a number of factors, including global demand for air travel, which generally follows underlying economic growth. As such, the commercial aircraft market has historically exhibited cyclical swings which tend to track the overall economy. In recent years, the development of new, more fuel-efficient commercial air transports has helped drive increased demand in the commercial aircraft market, as airlines replace older, less fuel-efficient aircraft with newer models in an effort to reduce operating costs. The aftermarket is driven by usage of the existing aircraft fleet and the age of the installed fleet, and is impacted by fleet re-sizing programs for passenger and cargo aircraft. Changes in aircraft utilization rates affect the need for maintenance and spare parts and impactimpacting aftermarket sales. Boeing and Airbus have historically adjusted production in line with air traffic volume. Demand for our commercial aircraft products is in large part dependent on new aircraft production, which is increasing as Boeing and Airbus work to fulfill large backlogs of unfilled orders.
The commercial space market is comprised of large satellite customers, traditionally communications companies. Trends for this market, as well as for commercial launch vehicles, follow demand for increased capacity. This, in turn tends to track with underlying demand for increased consumption of telecommunication services, satellite replacement and global navigation needs. The space market is also partially dependent on the governmental-authorized levels of funding for satellite communications, as well as investment for commercial and exploration activities.


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Industrial
Approximately 35%one-third of our 20162017 sales were generated in industrial markets. Within industrial, we serve three end markets: industrial automation, energy and medical.
The industrial automation market we serve is influenced by several factors including capital investment, product innovation, economic growth, cost-reduction efforts and technology upgrades. We experience challenges from the need to react to the demands of our customers, who are in large part sensitive to international and domestic economic conditions.
The energy market we serve is affected by changing oil and natural gas prices, global urbanization, the resulting change in supply and demand for global energy and the political climate and corresponding public support for investments in renewable energy generation capacity. Historically, drivers for global growth include investments in power generation infrastructure, including renewable energy, and exploration in search of new oil and gas resources. However, the significant decline in the price of crude oil has reduced investment in exploration activities. This reduced investment has directly affected our energy business in Components and in Industrial Systems.business. Currently, we expect approximately $33$34 million of oil exploration-related sales in 2017,2018, down from approximately $100 million in 2014.
The medical market we serve is influenced by economic conditions, regulatory environments, hospital and outpatient clinic spending on equipment, population demographics, medical advances, patient demands and the need for precision control components and systems. Advances in medical technology and medical treatments have had the effect of extending the average life spans, in turn resulting in greater need for medical services. These same technology and treatment advances also drive increased demand from the general population as a means to improve quality of life. Access to medical insurance, whether through government funded health care plans or private insurance, also affects the demand for medical services.
Foreign Currencies
We are affected by the movement of foreign currencies compared to the U.S. dollar, particularly in Aircraft Controls and Industrial Systems. About one-quarter of our 20162017 sales were denominated in foreign currencies. During the first sixthree months of 2017,2018, average foreign currency rates generally weakenedstrengthened against the U.S. dollar compared to 2016.2017. The translation of the results of our foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars decreasedincreased sales by $15$8 million compared to the same period one year ago.




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Cautionary Statement
Information included or incorporated by reference in this report that does not consist of historical facts, including statements accompanied by or containing words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “expected,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “approximate,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “anticipates,” “presume” and “assume,” are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to several factors, risks and uncertainties, the impact or occurrence of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results described in the forward-looking statements. These important factors, risks and uncertainties include:
the markets we serve are cyclical and sensitive to domestic and foreign economic conditions and events, which may cause our operating results to fluctuate;
we operate in highly competitive markets with competitors who may have greater resources than we possess;
we depend heavily on government contracts that may not be fully funded or may be terminated, and the failure to receive funding or the termination of one or more of these contracts could reduce our sales and increase our costs;
we make estimates in accounting for long-term contracts, and changes in these estimates may have significant impacts on our earnings;
we enter into fixed-price contracts, which could subject us to losses if we have cost overruns;
we may not realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog as revenue, which could adversely affect our future revenue and growth prospects;
if our subcontractors or suppliers fail to perform their contractual obligations, our prime contract performance and our ability to obtain future business could be materially and adversely impacted;
contracting on government programs is subject to significant regulation, including rules related to bidding, billing and accounting kickbacks and false claims, and any non-compliance could subject us to fines and penalties or possible debarment;
the loss of The Boeing Company as a customer or a significant reduction in sales to The Boeing Company could adversely impact our operating results;
our new product research and development efforts may not be successful which could reduce our sales and earnings;
our inability to adequately enforce and protect our intellectual property or defend against assertions of infringement could prevent or restrict our ability to compete;
our business operations may be adversely affected by information systems interruptions, intrusions or new software implementations;
our indebtedness and restrictive covenants under our credit facilities could limit our operational and financial flexibility;
significant changes in discount rates, rates of return on pension assets, mortality tables and other factors could adversely affect our earnings and equity and increase our pension funding requirements;
a write-off of all or part of our goodwill or other intangible assets could adversely affect our operating results and net worth;
our sales and earnings may be affected if we cannot identify, acquire or integrate strategic acquisitions, or if we engage in divesting activities;
our operations in foreign countries expose us to political and currency risks and adverse changes in local legal and regulatory environments;
unforeseen exposure to additional income tax liabilities may affect our operating results;
government regulations could limit our ability to sell our products outside the United States and otherwise adversely affect our business;
governmental regulations and customer demands related to conflict minerals may adversely impact our operating results;
the failure or misuse of our products may damage our reputation, necessitate a product recall or result in claims against us that exceed our insurance coverage, thereby requiring us to pay significant damages;
future terror attacks, war, natural disasters or other catastrophic events beyond our control could negatively impact our business;
our operations are subject to environmental laws, and complying with those laws may cause us to incur significant costs; and
we are involved in various legal proceedings, the outcome of which may be unfavorable to us.


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These factors are not exhaustive. New factors, risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time that may affect the forward-looking statements made herein. Given these factors, risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as predictive of future results. We disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements made in this report.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 2016September 30, 2017 for a complete discussion of our market risk. There have been no material changes in the current year regarding this market risk information.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a)Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act 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, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
(b)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have been no changes during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(c)The following table summarizes our purchases of our common stock for the quarter ended April 1,December 30, 2017.
Period (a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (1)(2)
 (b) Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 (c) Total number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced  Plans
or Programs (3)
 (d) Maximum
Number  (or  Approx.
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under Plans or
Programs (3)
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2017 652
 $66.34
 652
 3,350,945
February 1, 2017 - February 28, 2017 9,706
 66.24
 178
 3,350,767
March 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017 10,831
 67.82
 292
 3,350,475
Total 21,189
 $67.05
 1,122
 3,350,475
Period (a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (1)(2)
 (b) Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 (c) Total number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced  Plans
or Programs (3)
 (d) Maximum
Number  (or  Approx.
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under Plans or
Programs (3)
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017 19,459
 $87.15
 
 3,349,819
November 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017 54,388
 83.17
 
 3,349,819
December 1, 2017 - December 30, 2017 3,850
 87.68
 
 3,349,819
Total 77,697
 $84.39
 
 3,349,819
(1)Reflects purchases by the Moog Inc. Stock Employee Compensation Trust Agreement ("SECT") of shares of Class B common stock from the Moog Inc. Retirement Savings Plan ("RSP") at average prices as follows: 9,52817,494 shares at $66.22$87.00 per share during February;October; and 9,90027,168 shares at $67.78$84.69 per share during March. Purchases by the SECT from members of the Moog family included: 396 shares of Class B common stock at $69.54 per share on March 13, 2017.November.

(2)In connection with the exercise of equity-based compensation awards, we accept delivery of shares to pay for the exercise price and withhold shares for tax withholding obligations. In March,October, we accepted delivery of 2431,965 shares at $67.41$88.49 per share, in November, we accepted delivery of 27,220 shares at $81.65 per share and in December, we accepted delivery of 3,850 shares at $87.68 per share, in connection with the exercise of equity-based awards.

(3)The Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program. This program has been amended from time to time to authorize additional repurchases up to an aggregate 13 million common shares. The program permits the purchase of shares of Class A or Class B common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions at the discretion of management. In January, we purchased 652 Class B shares at an average price of $66.34 per share, in February, we purchased 178 Class B shares at an average price of $67.37 per share and in March, we purchased 292 Class B shares at an average price of $67.33 per share.






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Item 6. Exhibits.
 (a)Exhibits
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 101Interactive Date files (submitted electronically herewith)
(101.INS)XBRL Instance Document
  
(101.SCH)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  
(101.CAL)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  
(101.DEF)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  
(101.LAB)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
  
(101.PRE)XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section and shall not be part of any registration or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


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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.



    Moog Inc. 
      
    (Registrant) 
      
Date:April 28, 2017January 26, 2018 By/s/ John R. Scannell 
    John R. Scannell 
    
Chairman Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


      
Date:April 28, 2017January 26, 2018 By/s/ Donald R. Fishback 
    Donald R. Fishback 
    
Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


      
Date:April 28, 2017January 26, 2018 By/s/ Jennifer Walter 
    Jennifer Walter 
    
Vice President - Finance
Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
 
      
















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