UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019
or  
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________
  
Commission File Number: 000-02382 
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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION 
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 
Minnesota41-0908057
(State or other jurisdiction 
of incorporation or organization) 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
14000 Technology Drive 
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 
55344
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (952) 937-4000
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  ☐ 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  ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 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 ☒Accelerated filer ☐Emerging growth company ☐
  
Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller reporting company ☐
(Do not check if 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 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
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.25 par valueMTSCThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
As of AugustMay 2, 2018,2019, there were 17,860,05217,954,477 shares of Common Stockcommon stock outstanding.


MTS Systems Corporation 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q 
For the Three Months Ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements 

MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
 June 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 March 30, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (Unaudited) (Note) (Unaudited) (Note)
Assets  
  
  
  
Current assets  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents $66,403
 $108,733
 $74,122
 $71,804
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,439 and $5,371, respectively 111,894
 123,994
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,277 and $5,004, respectively 117,349
 122,243
Unbilled accounts receivable, net 64,108
 76,914
 71,175
 70,474
Inventories, net 142,431
 127,728
 179,071
 139,109
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 27,296
 19,880
 32,307
 24,572
Total current assets 412,132
 457,249
 474,024
 428,202
Property and equipment, net 94,341
 99,930
 88,126
 90,269
Goodwill 369,815
 369,762
 403,425
 369,275
Intangible assets, net 247,076
 255,079
 287,101
 246,138
Other long-term assets 3,061
 4,116
 3,900
 2,263
Deferred income taxes 3,483
 3,556
 4,058
 3,249
Total assets $1,129,908
 $1,189,692
 $1,260,634
 $1,139,396
        
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity  
  
  
  
Current liabilities  
  
  
  
Current maturities of long-term debt, net $48,913
 $39,095
 $28,076
 $32,738
Accounts payable 47,400
 47,515
 39,941
 47,886
Accrued payroll and related costs 38,971
 49,434
 39,181
 43,554
Advance payments from customers 78,702
 76,712
 102,033
 80,131
Accrued warranty costs 5,589
 6,018
 4,741
 5,418
Accrued income taxes 3,318
 4,464
 5,709
 4,928
Accrued dividends 5,354
 5,278
 5,328
 5,312
Other accrued liabilities 18,193
 18,873
 34,494
 19,146
Total current liabilities 246,440
 247,389
 259,503
 239,113
Long-term debt, less current maturities, net 342,419
 418,544
 436,344
 355,640
Deferred income taxes 44,721
 74,981
 50,659
 46,482
Non-current accrued income taxes 10,118
 5,855
 6,985
 6,158
Defined benefit pension plan obligation 8,583
 8,588
 9,581
 9,177
Other long-term liabilities 5,077
 5,558
 12,508
 4,894
Total liabilities 657,358
 760,915
 775,580
 661,464
        
Shareholders' Equity  
  
  
  
Common stock, $0.25 par value; 64,000 shares authorized: 17,844 and 17,760 shares issued
and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively
 4,461
 4,440
Common stock, $0.25 par value; 64,000 shares authorized: 17,900 and 17,856 shares
issued and outstanding as of March 30, 2019 and September 29, 2018, respectively
 4,475
 4,464
Additional paid-in capital 169,339
 163,632
 176,918
 171,407
Retained earnings 295,825
 261,258
 308,279
 300,585
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 2,925
 (553) (4,618) 1,476
Total shareholders' equity 472,550
 428,777
 485,054
 477,932
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,129,908
 $1,189,692
 $1,260,634
 $1,139,396
Note: The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 201729, 2018 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Revenue  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Product $168,651
 $167,592
 $503,345
 $514,987
 $206,690
 $165,453
 $381,769
 $334,694
Service 26,017
 26,172
 76,808
 71,480
 26,356
 25,870
 54,458
 50,791
Total revenue 194,668
 193,764
 580,153
 586,467
 233,046
 191,323
 436,227
 385,485
Cost of Sales  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Product 103,182
 101,629
 304,809
 316,012
 129,579
 101,133
 237,746
 201,627
Service 15,202
 16,579
 46,307
 42,579
 16,117
 15,365
 32,826
 31,105
Total cost of sales 118,384
 118,208
 351,116
 358,591
 145,696
 116,498
 270,572
 232,732
Gross profit 76,284
 75,556
 229,037
 227,876
 87,350
 74,825
 165,655
 152,753
Operating expenses  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Selling and marketing 32,171
 31,857
 94,796
 92,954
 33,395
 30,597
 65,484
 62,625
General and administrative 19,081
 18,726
 58,635
 66,305
 22,105
 18,992
 43,183
 39,554
Research and development 8,768
 8,356
 26,235
 26,298
 7,676
 8,626
 14,848
 17,467
Total operating expenses 60,020
 58,939
 179,666
 185,557
 63,176
 58,215
 123,515
 119,646
Income from operations 16,264
 16,617
 49,371
 42,319
 24,174
 16,610
 42,140
 33,107
Interest expense, net (6,249) (7,711) (19,761) (22,409) (7,368) (6,708) (14,186) (13,512)
Other income (expense), net 30
 (923) 81
 (1,086) 270
 274
 319
 51
Income before income taxes 10,045
 7,983
 29,691
 18,824
 17,076
 10,176
 28,273
 19,646
Income tax provision (benefit) 1,066
 (2,627) (20,877) (690) 2,916
 1,738
 3,612
 (21,943)
Net income $8,979
 $10,610
 $50,568
 $19,514
 $14,160
 $8,438
 $24,661
 $41,589
                
Earnings per share  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Basic  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Earnings per share $0.47
 $0.56
 $2.64
 $1.03
 $0.74
 $0.44
 $1.28
 $2.17
Weighted average common shares outstanding 19,174
 19,052
 19,149
 19,012
 19,251
 19,150
 19,234
 19,137
                
Diluted  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Earnings per share $0.47
 $0.55
 $2.62
 $1.02
 $0.73
 $0.44
 $1.27
 $2.16
Weighted average common shares outstanding 19,305
 19,138
 19,269
 19,108
 19,441
 19,273
 19,393
 19,258
                
Dividends declared per share $0.30
 $0.30
 $0.90
 $0.90
 $0.30
 $0.30
 $0.60
 $0.60
 
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.      
             

  

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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Net income $8,979
 $10,610
 $50,568
 $19,514
 $14,160
 $8,438
 $24,661
 $41,589
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) adjustments (8,056) 5,811
 (385) (794) (1,168) 5,172
 (2,671) 7,671
Derivative instruments  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) 2,089
 (781) 3,359
 2,360
 (392) 240
 (1,808) 1,270
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings (516) 153
 274
 (53) (567) 687
 (1,481) 790
Defined benefit pension plan  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) 78
 42
 (193) 368
 959
 (641) (586) (271)
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 92
 174
 278
 511
 95
 95
 191
 186
Currency exchange rate gain (loss) 413
 (663) 145
 (156) 146
 (181) 261
 (268)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (5,900) 4,736
 3,478
 2,236
 (927) 5,372
 (6,094) 9,378
Comprehensive income (loss) $3,079
 $15,346
 $54,046
 $21,750
 $13,233
 $13,810
 $18,567
 $50,967
 
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 


 

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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

  Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
  Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
  
Shares
Issued
 Amount  
Retained
Earnings
  
Balance, December 29, 2018 17,872
 $4,468
 $173,065
 $299,493
 $(3,691) $473,335
Total comprehensive income 
 
 
 14,160
 (927) 13,233
Exercise of stock options 3
 1
 105
 
 
 106
Stock-based compensation 10
 2
 3,237
 
 
 3,239
Issuance for employee stock purchase plan 16
 4
 553
 
 
 557
Common stock purchased and retired (1) 
 (42) 
 
 (42)
Dividends, $0.30 per share 
 
 
 (5,374) 
 (5,374)
Balance, March 30, 2019 17,900
 $4,475
 $176,918
 $308,279
 $(4,618) $485,054
             
  Six Months Ended March 30, 2019
  Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
  
Shares
Issued
 Amount  
Retained
Earnings
  
Balance, September 29, 2018 17,856
 $4,464
 $171,407
 $300,585
 $1,476
 $477,932
Total comprehensive income 
 
 
 24,661
 (6,094) 18,567
Cumulative effect of accounting change 
 
 
 (6,227) 
 (6,227)
Exercise of stock options 3
 1
 143
 
 
 144
Stock-based compensation 33
 8
 5,211
 
 
 5,219
Issuance for employee stock purchase plan 16
 4
 553
 
 
 557
Common stock purchased and retired (8) (2) (396) 
 
 (398)
Dividends, $0.60 per share 
 
 
 (10,740) 
 (10,740)
Balance, March 30, 2019 17,900
 $4,475
 $176,918
 $308,279
 $(4,618) $485,054



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  Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
  Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
  
Shares
Issued
 Amount  
Retained
Earnings
  
Balance, December 30, 2017 17,780
 $4,445
 $164,577
 $289,105
 $3,453
 $461,580
Total comprehensive income 
 
 
 8,438
 5,372
 13,810
Stock-based compensation 
 
 1,663
 
 
 1,663
Issuance for employee stock purchase plan 12
 3
 530
 
 
 533
Common stock purchased and retired 
 
 (13) 
 
 (13)
Dividends, $0.30 per share 
 
 
 (5,343) 
 (5,343)
Balance, March 31, 2018 17,792
 $4,448
 $166,757
 $292,200
 $8,825
 $472,230
             
  Six Months Ended March 31, 2018
  Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
  
Shares
Issued
 Amount  
Retained
Earnings
  
Balance, September 30, 2017 17,760
 $4,440
 $163,632
 $261,258
 $(553) $428,777
Total comprehensive income 
 
 
 41,589
 9,378
 50,967
Cumulative effect of accounting change 
 
 (33) 33
 
 
Exercise of stock options 4
 1
 211
 
 
 212
Stock-based compensation 30
 7
 3,171
 
 
 3,178
Issuance for employee stock purchase plan 12
 3
 530
 
 
 533
Common stock purchased and retired (14) (3) (754) 
 
 (757)
Dividends, $0.60 per share 
 
 
 (10,680) 
 (10,680)
Balance, March 31, 2018 17,792
 $4,448
 $166,757
 $292,200
 $8,825
 $472,230

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.



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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities  
  
  
  
Net income $50,568
 $19,514
 $24,661
 $41,589
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  
  
  
  
Stock-based compensation 5,378
 3,925
 4,689
 3,290
Fair value adjustment to acquired inventory 
 7,975
 984
 
Net periodic pension benefit cost 890
 1,298
 584
 597
Depreciation and amortization 25,858
 25,430
 18,468
 17,348
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of property and equipment 510
 159
Amortization of debt issuance costs 3,824
 2,698
 2,099
 2,626
Deferred income taxes (30,189) (4,399) (1,243) (30,654)
Bad debt provision (recovery), net 1,344
 1,345
 503
 1,201
Other (111) 
 
 (111)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities  
  
  
  
Accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable 22,915
 16,992
 (3,763) 24,174
Inventories, net (15,158) (5,134) (12,942) (14,441)
Prepaid expenses (784) (2,071) (4,106) (2,374)
Accounts payable (283) (452) (10,378) (901)
Accrued payroll and related costs (10,525) (5,204) (5,629) (11,921)
Advance payments from customers 1,987
 5,689
 4,653
 5,891
Accrued warranty costs (422) (232) (671) 157
Other assets and liabilities (3,181) (14,763) 12,250
 628
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 52,111
 52,611
 30,669
 37,258
Cash Flows from Investing Activities  
  
  
  
Purchases of property and equipment (9,777) (13,239) (9,349) (5,368)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 69
 45
 10
 69
Purchases of business 
 (1,000)
Purchases of business, net of acquired cash (81,826) 
Other 823
 
 (285) 823
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (8,885) (14,194) (91,450) (4,476)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities  
  
  
  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 80,391
 
Payment of long-term debt (63,233) (3,511) (1,423) (45,949)
Payment of debt issuance costs for long-term debt 
 (186)
Payment of debt component of tangible equity units (6,805) (6,351) (4,818) (4,498)
Payment of debt issuance costs for revolving credit facility 
 (49) (542) 
Receipts under short-term borrowings 12,750
 
 30,000
 7,750
Payments under short-term borrowings (12,750) 
 (30,000) (7,750)
Cash dividends (15,958) (14,976) (10,724) (10,667)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan 1,701
 5,580
 701
 745
Payments to purchase and retire common stock (1,306) (1,652) (398) (757)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities  (85,601) (21,145) 63,187
 (61,126)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents 45
 (432) (88) 3,989
Cash and Cash Equivalents  
  
  
  
Increase (decrease) during the period (42,330) 16,840
 2,318
 (24,355)
Balance, beginning of period 108,733
 84,780
 71,804
 108,733
Balance, end of period $66,403
 $101,620
 $74,122
 $84,378
        
Supplemental Disclosures  
  
  
  
Cash paid during the period for  
  
  
  
Interest $16,768
 $21,917
 $12,065
 $11,314
Income taxes 7,645
 10,538
 6,280
 4,954
Non-cash investing and financing activities        
Property and equipment acquired under capital lease 138
 2,452
Dividends declared not yet paid 5,354
 5,048
 5,328
 5,291
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
(Dollars and shares in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

NOTE 1          BASIS OF PRESENTATION 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MTS Systems Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated.
The terms "MTS," "we," "us," "the Company" or "our" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context otherwise requires, refer to MTS Systems Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. 
We have prepared the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States (U.S.) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The information furnished in these consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments that are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 201729, 2018 filed with the SEC. Interim results of operations for the thirdsecond fiscal quarter ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. 
We have a 5-4-4 week, quarterly accounting cycle with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 20182019 ending on September 29, 201828, 2019 will consist of 52 weeks. Fiscal year 20172018 ended on September 30, 201729, 2018 and consisted of 52 weeks. 
Changes to Significant Accounting Policies
The following accounting policies have been updated since our fiscal year 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Revenue Recognition
As described in Note 2, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), followed by related amendments on September 30, 2018 under the modified retrospective transition method. Our new revenue recognition accounting policy and disclosures relative to this guidance are included in Note 3.
NOTE 2          RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), and in August 2015, issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of Effective Date, which amended ASU No. 2014-09 as to the effective date of the standard. The guidance, as amended, clarifies the principles for revenue recognition in transactions involving contracts with customers. Determination of when and how revenue is recognized will be based on a five-step analysis. The new guidance will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The mandatory effective date of the new revenue recognition standard was deferred by one year under ASU No. 2015-14.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which amends ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), to clarify principal versus agent guidance in situations in which a revenue transaction involves a third party in providing goods or services to a customer. In such circumstances, an entity must determine whether the nature of its promise to the customer is to provide the underlying goods or services (i.e., the entity is the principal in the transaction) or to arrange for the third party to provide the underlying goods or services (i.e., the entity is the agent in the transaction). To determine the nature of its promise to the customer, the entity must first identify each specified good or service to be provided to the customer and then (before transferring it) assess whether it controls each specified good or service. The new guidance clarifies how an entity should identify the unit of accounting (the specified good or service) for the principal versus agent evaluation, and how it should apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements, such as service transactions, by explaining what a principal controls before the specified good or service is transferred to the customer.
In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, to amend ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), on identifying performance obligations to allow entities to disregard items that are immaterial in the context of the contract, clarify when a promised good or service is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and allow an entity to elect to account for the cost of shipping and handling performed after control of a good has been transferred to the customer as a fulfillment cost or an expense. The updated guidance also clarifies how an entity would evaluate the nature of its promise in granting a license of intellectual property, which determines whether the entity recognizes revenue over time or at a point in time, and other aspects relative to licensing.

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In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting (SEC Update), which rescinds previous guidance on revenue and expense recognition for freight services in process, accounting for shipping and handling fees and costs and accounting for consideration given by a vendor to a customer.
In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amends ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), to clarify that, for a contract to be considered completed at transition, all (or substantially all) of the revenue must have been recognized under legacy GAAP. The amendment also added an expedient to ease transition for contracts that were modified prior to adoption of the new revenue standard and clarifies both how an entity should evaluate the collectibility threshold and when an entity can recognize non-refundable considerations received as revenue if the arrangement does not meet the standard's contract criteria. The amendment clarifies that fair value of non-cash considerations should be measured at contract inception when determining the transaction price and allows an entity to make an accounting policy election to exclude from the transaction price certain types of taxes collected from a customer if it discloses the policy.
In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amends ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), providing thirteen corrections and improvements to the new revenue standard.
The aforementioned revenue standards and amendments are required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2019. The new standards and amendments may be adopted retrospectively for all periods presented, or adopted using a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2018. We intend to adopt the aforementioned revenue standards and amendments for our fiscal year 2019. The modified retrospective approach will be used as our method of adoption. We have substantially completed our review and analysis of our sales channels, selected contracts, policies and practices as compared to the new guidance and continue to work through implementation steps. We continue to evaluate and design our procedural and system requirements related to the provisions of this standard. We are updating and rewriting our revenue recognition accounting policy as needed to reflect the requirements of this standard, and we are drafting our new revenue disclosures. We anticipate the revenue recognition methodology will change for certain products and contracts. Certain contracts will have a delay in revenue recognition until the customer takes control of the product, while certain products and contracts will accelerate to recognize revenue over the life of the contract. This change may have a material impact on the timing of revenue recognition in our Test segment with minimal impact to our Sensors segment. We continue to evaluate the impact that these changes in methodology will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Leases 
In February 2016, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), followed by related amendments (collectively, "the new lease standard"), which requires lessees to recognize most leases on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by those leases. Under the new lease standard, a company recognizes a right-of-use asset, representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a corresponding lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms greater than 12 months. Lessees can forgo recognizing a right-of-use asset and lease liability with lease terms of 12 months or less on the balance sheet through accounting policy elections as long as the lease does not include options to renew or purchase the underlying assets that are reasonably certain to be exercised. The new guidance also requires certain qualitative and quantitativeenhanced disclosures designed to assessregarding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases, along with additional key information about leasing arrangements.
In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases, to clarify certain aspects of the new lease standard. The FASB also issued ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements, which allows the election of an optional transition method to apply the provisionsa company's leases. Adoption of the new lease standard as of the date of adoption and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption, while continuing to present all prior periods under previous lease accounting guidance.
The aforementioned lease standards and amendments areis required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2020. The new standards and amendments areguidance is required to be appliedadopted using a modified retrospective approach, which includes a number of optional practical expedientstransition method, and an optional transition method. Earlymethod may be elected to use the effective date as the date of initial application on transition.
We intend to adopt the new lease standard for our fiscal year 2020 under the optional transition method with an effective date of September 29, 2019. As a result, we will not adjust our comparative period financial information or make the new required lease disclosures for periods before the effective date, and we will record the impact from adoption is permitted.as a cumulative-effect reduction to retained earnings as of the effective date. We are currently planning to elect the package of practical expedients to not reassess prior conclusions related to contracts containing leases, lease classification and initial direct costs, and we are currently evaluating the impactother practical expedients available under the new guidance. We continue to make progress with preparation for the adoption and implementation of the new lease standard, including assessing the completeness of our lease arrangements, evaluating practical expedients and accounting policy elections, revising our lease-related accounting policies, assessing impacts to controls, and implementing a lease software solution. We anticipate the adoption of this guidancethe new lease standard will result in an increase in assets and liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. The impact on our Consolidated Statement

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Other
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-04, Liabilities—Extinguishments of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products, which amends existing guidance on extinguishing financial liabilities for certain prepaid stored-value products. The new standard requires recognition of the expected breakage amount or the value that is ultimately not redeemed either proportionally in earnings as redemption occurs or when redemption is remote, if issuers are not entitled to breakage. The standard is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2019. The amendment is to be applied either using a modified retrospective approach by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the year or retrospectively to each period presented. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which changes the accounting for credit losses on instruments measured at amortized cost by adding an impairment model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. An entity will recognize as an allowance its estimate of expected credit losses, which is believed to result in more timely recognition of such losses as the standard eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold. The standardIn November 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments–Credit Losses, which clarifies that a receivable arising from an operating lease that is accounted for by a lessor in accordance with Topic 842 is not within the scope of Subtopic 326. These standards are required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2021. The amendment isamendments are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which adopted. Early adoption is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2020. We have not yet evaluated the impact the adoption of this guidance may have on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework–Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which eliminates, amends and adds disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The standard is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2021. Certain disclosures in the amendment are to be applied using a retrospective approach while other disclosures are to be applied using a prospective approach. Early adoption is permitted. We have not yet evaluated the impact the adoption of this guidance may have on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation–Retirement Benefits–Defined Benefit Plans–General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework–Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans, which eliminates, amends and adds disclosure requirements for defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The standard is required to be adopted for annual periods ending after December 15, 2020, which is our fiscal year 2021. The amendment is to be applied using a retrospective approach with early adoption permitted. We have not yet evaluated the impact the adoption of this guidance may have on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
Adopted
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), followed by related amendments (collectively, "the new revenue standard" or "ASC 606") to provide a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. Under the new revenue standard, a company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Determination of when and how revenue is recognized is based on a five-step analysis. Enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from a company's contracts with customers are required.
We adopted the new revenue standard on September 30, 2018 for our fiscal year 2019 under the modified retrospective transition method. As of September 30, 2018, we recorded a cumulative-effect reduction to the opening balance of our fiscal year 2019 retained earnings of $6,227, net of tax, for the net deferral of previously recognized revenue and related cost of sales, partially offset by the capitalization and deferral of pre-contract costs. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note 3 for our new revenue recognition accounting policy and disclosures relative to this guidance.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-04, Liabilities—Extinguishments of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products, which amends existing guidance on extinguishing financial liabilities for certain prepaid stored-value products. The new standard requires recognition of the expected breakage amount or the value that is ultimately not redeemed either proportionally in earnings as redemption occurs or when redemption is remote, if issuers are not entitled to breakage. We adopted the new standard on a modified retrospective basis for the annual period ending September 28, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740), Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory, which requires companies to account for the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Current guidance requires companies to defer the income tax effects of intercompany

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transfers of assets until the asset has been sold to an outside party or otherwise recognized. TheWe adopted the new standard is required to be adoptedon a modified retrospective basis for the annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017,period ending September 28, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2019.period. The amendment is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual period. We do not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effectguidance had no impact on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost, which changes how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement benefit plans present the net periodic benefit cost in the income statement. The new guidance requires the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost to be presented in the same income statement line items as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period, with only the service cost component eligible for capitalization in assets. Other components of the net periodic benefit cost are to be stated separately from the line items that include the service cost and outside of operating income. These components are not eligible for capitalization in assets. TheWe adopted the new standard is required to be adopted for the annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017,period ending September 28, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2019. The amendment is to be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted asretrospectively for the presentation in the income statement of the beginningservice cost component and the other components of an annual period. We are currently evaluatingnet periodic pension cost and prospectively for the impactcapitalization in assets of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost. The adoption of this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting, which clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. Modification guidance must be applied if the fair value, vesting conditions or classification of the awards changes. The standard is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2019. The amendment is to be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date, with early adoption permitted. We dodid not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material effectimpact on our current or prior year financial condition, results of operations or disclosures. Therefore, the comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which amends the hedge accounting model in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 815 to enable entities to better portray the economics of their risk management activities in the financial statements and enhance the transparency and understandability of hedge results. The standard is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2020. The amendment is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach, withWe early adoption permitted. We have not yet evaluated the impact the adoption of this guidance may have on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.

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In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which provides an option to reclassify stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) to retained earnings due to the lower U.S. corporate tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act). The standard is required to be adopted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that annual period, which is our fiscal year 2020. The amendment is to be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Act is recognized. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
Adopted
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which modifies existing requirements regarding measuring inventory at the lower of cost or market. Under current inventory standards, the market value requires consideration of replacement cost, net realizable value and net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. The new guidance replaces market with net realizable value defined as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. This eliminates the need to determine and consider replacement cost or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin when measuring inventory. We adopted the new standard on a prospectivemodified retrospective basis for the annual period ending September 29, 2018,28, 2019, including interim periods within that annual period. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures. 
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which is intended to simplify certain aspects of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including modifications to the accounting for income taxes upon vesting or settlement of awards, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. We adopted the new standard for the annual period ending September 29, 2018, including interim periods within that annual period. Certain aspects of the amendment were applied using a retrospective transition method, while others were applied prospectively. The adoption of this standard resulted in an increase in cash flows from operating activities and a decrease of cash flows from financing activities of $208 for fiscal year 2017 and $187 for fiscal year 2016 for the reclassification from financing activities to operating activities of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. Additionally, we elected to modify our accounting policy for forfeitures on stock-based awards to record forfeitures when the forfeiture occurs instead of recording stock-based compensation expense based on an estimation of stock awards that will ultimately vest. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures for fiscal year 2018.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, which provides guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. We early adopted the new standard on a retrospective basis for the annual period ending September 29, 2018, including interim periods within that annual period. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our current or prior year financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which changes the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating when a set of transferred assets and activities is a business. The new guidance clarifies that a business must also include at least one substantive process and narrows the definition of outputs by more closely aligning it with how outputs are described in ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We early adopted the new standard on a prospective basis for the annual period ending September 29, 2018, including interim periods within that annual period. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures, as the standard only applies to transactions occurring subsequent to adoption.
In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, NOTE 3          REVENUEIncome Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118), which incorporates various SEC paragraphs from SAB 118 into income tax accounting guidance effective immediately. The SEC issued the interpretive guidance in SAB 118 on December 22, 2017 concurrent with the enactment of the Tax Act to clarify accounting and disclosure requirements. Pursuant to SAB 118, we recognized the estimated income tax effects of the Tax Act in our consolidated financial statements for all interim periods in our current fiscal year ending September 29, 2018.
Adoption
We adopted the new revenue standard on September 30, 2018 for our fiscal year 2019 under the modified retrospective transition method. We applied the new revenue standard to all contracts which were not completed as of the effective date and elected not to apply contract modification guidance retrospectively. As a result of adoption, we recorded a cumulative-effect reduction to the opening balance of our fiscal year 2019 retained earnings of $6,227, net of tax, for the interim period ended March 31, 2018. See Note 11net deferral of previously recognized revenue and related cost of sales, partially offset by the capitalization and deferral of pre-contract costs.
The timing of revenue recognition for disclosurethe majority of our products and contracts remains substantially unchanged under the new revenue standard, with the exception of certain contracts in our Test & Simulation segment (Test & Simulation). Dependent on contract-specific terms that evidence customer control of the impactwork in process or an enforceable right to payment with no alternative use, certain contracts have a delay in revenue recognition until the customer takes control of the product, while certain contracts accelerate the recognition of revenue over the life of the contract. Under the new revenue standard, certain costs to obtain contracts (i.e., pre-contract costs) are capitalized at contract inception and recognized as revenue is earned. While we do not expect the adoption of this guidancethe new revenue standard to have a significant impact on annual revenue recognized, our financial condition andor results of operations, for fiscal year 2018.we do expect that it will have an impact on the timing of revenue recognition in interim periods.

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The impact of adopting the new revenue standard on our Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:
Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
  As Reported Balances without Adoption of ASC 606 Effect of Change
Revenue $233,046
 $224,665
 $8,381
Cost of sales 145,696
 140,312
 5,384
Gross profit 87,350
 84,353
 2,997
Selling and marketing 33,395
 33,239
 156
Income tax provision (benefit) 2,916
 2,422
 494
Net income 14,160
 11,813
 2,347
       
�� Six Months Ended March 30, 2019
  As Reported Balances without Adoption of ASC 606 Effect of Change
Revenue $436,227
 $423,103
 $13,124
Cost of sales 270,572
 260,732
 9,840
Gross profit 165,655
 162,371
 3,284
Selling and marketing 65,484
 65,491
 (7)
Income tax provision (benefit) 3,612
 3,037
 575
Net income 24,661
 21,945
 2,716
       
Consolidated Balance Sheets March 30, 2019
  As Reported Balances without Adoption of ASC 606 Effect of Change
Assets      
Accounts receivable, net $117,349
 $121,678
 $(4,329)
Unbilled accounts receivable, net 71,175
 79,819
 (8,644)
Inventories, net 179,071
 160,914
 18,157
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,307
 28,216
 4,091
Other long-term assets 3,900
 2,794
 1,106
Deferred income taxes 4,058
 3,417
 641
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity      
Advance payments from customers 102,033
 100,589
 1,444
Accrued income taxes 5,709
 5,861
 (152)
Other accrued liabilities 34,494
 20,855
 13,639
Deferred income taxes 50,659
 51,886
 (1,227)
Other long-term liabilities 12,508
 11,748
 760
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (4,618) (4,687) 69
Retained earnings 308,279
 311,790
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The cumulative effect of the changes made to our September 29, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheet from the modified retrospective adoption of the new revenue standard is as follows:
Consolidated Balance Sheets  
  Balance at September 29, 2018 Adjustments due to ASC 606 Adoption Balance at September 30, 2018
Assets      
Accounts receivable, net $122,243
 $(4,481) $117,762
Unbilled accounts receivable, net 70,474
 (8,002) 62,472
Inventories, net 139,109
 16,727
 155,836
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 24,572
 4,651
 29,223
Other long-term assets 2,263
 1,060
 3,323
Deferred income taxes 3,249
 643
 3,892
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity      
Advance payments from customers 80,131
 13,568
 93,699
Other accrued liabilities 19,146
 (2,504) 16,642
Deferred income taxes 46,482
 (1,228) 45,254
Other long-term liabilities 4,894
 6,989
 11,883
Retained earnings 300,585
 (6,227) 294,358
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for transferring those goods or providing those services. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are known, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account under the new revenue standard. A contract's transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. Many of our contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and, therefore, not distinct. In situations when our contract includes distinct goods or services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer to the customer over time, they are recognized as a series of distinct goods or services. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, we allocate the contract's transaction price to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract.
We do not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component if we expect, at contract inception, that the period between when we transfer a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will be one year or less.
Revenue is recorded net of taxes collected from customers, and taxes collected are recorded as current liabilities until remitted to the relevant government authority. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control of a product has transferred are accounted for as a fulfillment cost and are included in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following is a description of the product offerings, end markets, typical revenue transactions and payment terms for each of our two reportable segments. See Note 16 for further information on reportable segments.
Test & Simulation
Test & Simulation manufactures and sells equipment and related software and services which are used by customers to characterize a product's mechanical properties or performance. Our solutions simulate forces and motions that customers expect their products to encounter in use or are necessary to properly characterize the product's performance. Primary Test & Simulation markets include transportation, infrastructure, energy, aerospace, materials science, medical, flight training and amusement parks. A typical system is a comprehensive solution which includes a reaction frame to hold the prototype specimen; a hydraulic or electro-mechanical power source; actuators to create the force or motion; and a computer controller with specialized software to coordinate the actuator movement and to measure, record and manipulate results. Our portfolio of Test & Simulation solutions includes standard, configurable testing products; engineered products which combine standard product configurations with a moderate degree of customization per customer specifications; and highly customized, highly

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engineered testing solutions built to address the customer's unique business need, which can include development of first-of-a-kind technology. To complement our Test & Simulation products, we provide our customers with a spectrum of services to maximize product performance including installation, product life cycle management, professional training, calibration and metrology, technical consulting and onsite and factory repair and maintenance. In addition, we sell a variety of accessories and spare parts. The manufacturing cycle for a typical system ranges from weeks to 12 months, depending on the complexity of the system and the availability of components, and can be up to three years for larger, more complex systems. For certain contracts, the order to revenue cycle may extend beyond the manufacturing cycle, such as when the manufacturing start date is driven by the customer's project timeline or when the contract terms require equipment installation and commissioning and customer acceptance prior to point-in-time revenue recognition.
Test & Simulation contracts often have multiple performance obligations, most commonly due to the contract covering multiple phases of the product life cycle (i.e., equipment design and production, installation and commissioning, extended warranty and software maintenance). The primary method used to estimate standalone selling price is the expected cost plus a margin approach under which we forecast our expected costs of satisfying a performance obligation and then add an appropriate margin for that distinct good or service.
Test & Simulation revenue is recognized either over time as work progresses or point-in-time, depending on contract-specific terms and the pattern of transfer of control of the product or service to the customer. Revenue from services is recognized in the period the service is performed or ratably over the period of the related service contract. Equipment revenue is recognized over time when: (i) control is transferred to the customer over time as work progresses; or (ii) contract terms evidence customer control of the work in process or an enforceable right to payment with no alternative use. Equipment revenue is recognized over time using costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress toward satisfying the performance obligation. Incurred cost represents work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Equipment contract costs include materials, component parts, labor and overhead costs.
Equipment revenue is recognized point-in-time when either: (i) control is transferred to the customer at a point-in-time when obligations under the terms of the contract are satisfied; or (ii) contract terms do not evidence customer control of the work in process or an enforceable right to payment with no alternative use, and consequently revenue is deferred as work progresses. Satisfaction of performance obligations under the terms of the contract occurs either upon product shipment (as evidenced by delivery or shipment terms), completion of equipment installation and commissioning, or customer acceptance.
For our Test & Simulation contracts with customers, payment terms vary and are subject to negotiation. Typical payment terms include progress payments based on specified events or milestones. For some contracts, we are entitled to receive an advance payment.
Sensors
Our Sensors segment (Sensors) manufactures and sells high-performance sensors which provide measurements of vibration, pressure, position, force and sound in a variety of applications. Our Sensors products are used to enable automation, enhance precision and safety, and lower our customers' production costs by improving performance and reducing downtime. Primary Sensors markets include automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial, and research and development. Our Sensors products are sold as configurable, standard units; utilize piezoelectric or magnetostriction technology; and are ideal for use in harsh operating environments to provide accurate and reliable sensor information. To complement our Sensors products, we also provide spare parts and services. The cycle from contract inception to shipment of equipment is typically one to three months, with the exception of certain high-volume contracts which are fulfilled in a series of shipments over an extended period.
Our Sensors contracts generally have a single performance obligation which is satisfied at a point in time. The performance obligation is a stand-alone sensor product, accessory, service or software license. Sensors contracts are generally fixed-price purchase order fulfillment contracts, and the transaction price is equal to the observable consideration in the contract. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with our customer are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control upon product shipment (as evidenced by shipment or delivery terms) or with the performance of the service.
For our Sensors contracts with customers, payment terms are generally within 90 days. The timing of satisfying our Sensors performance obligations does not vary significantly from the typical timing of payment. For certain high-volume contracts, we are entitled to receive an advance payment.

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Disaggregation of Revenue
We disaggregate our revenue by reportable segment, sales type (product or service), the timing of recognition of revenue for transfer of goods or services to customers (point-in-time or over time), and geographic market based on the billing location of the customer. See Note 16 for further information on our reportable segments and intersegment revenue.
  Three Months Ended March 30, 2019
  Test & Simulation Sensors Intersegment Total
Sales type        
Product $126,511
 $80,540
 $(361) $206,690
Service 24,521
 1,835
 
 26,356
Total revenue $151,032
 $82,375
 $(361) $233,046
         
Timing of recognition        
Point-in-time $98,360
 $82,375
 $(361) $180,374
Over time 52,672
 
 
 52,672
Total revenue $151,032
 $82,375
 $(361) $233,046
         
Geographic market        
Americas $51,399
 $38,975
 $(361) $90,013
Europe 29,536
 27,653
 
 57,189
Asia 70,097
 15,747
 
 85,844
Total revenue $151,032
 $82,375
 $(361) $233,046
         
  Six Months Ended March 30, 2019
  Test & Simulation Sensors Intersegment Total
Sales type        
Product $225,419
 $157,040
 $(690) $381,769
Service 51,173
 3,285
 
 54,458
Total revenue $276,592
 $160,325
 $(690) $436,227
         
Timing of recognition        
Point-in-time $177,979
 $160,325
 $(690) $337,614
Over time 98,613
 
 
 98,613
Total revenue $276,592
 $160,325
 $(690) $436,227
         
Geographic market        
Americas $90,888
 $76,704
 $(690) $166,902
Europe 58,163
 53,001
 
 111,164
Asia 127,541
 30,620
 
 158,161
Total revenue $276,592
 $160,325
 $(690) $436,227
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Contract assets and contract liabilities are as follows:
  March 30,
2019
 September 29,
2018
Contract assets $71,175
 $70,474
Contract liabilities 109,763
 80,131

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The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable (contract assets) and advance payments from customers (contract liabilities). Contract balances are classified as assets or liabilities on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. Contract liabilities represent payments received from customers at contract inception and at milestones per contract provisions. These payments are recorded in advance payments from customers and other long-term liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets (current and non-current portions, respectively) and are liquidated as revenue is recognized. Conversely, when billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition for contracts recognized over time, balances are recorded in unbilled accounts receivable, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As customers are billed, unbilled accounts receivable balances are transferred to accounts receivable, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Significant changes in contract assets and contract liabilities are as follows:
  Contract Assets
Balance, September 29, 2018 $70,474
Cumulative transition adjustment upon adoption (8,002)
Changes in estimated stage of completion 69,857
Transfers to accounts receivable, net (62,265)
Acquisitions1
 1,518
Other (407)
Balance, March 30, 2019 $71,175
   
  Contract Liabilities
Balance, September 29, 2018 $80,131
Cumulative transition adjustment upon adoption 20,557
Revenue recognized included in balance at beginning of period (58,947)
Increases due to payments received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during period 64,121
Acquisitions1
 4,777
Other (876)
Balance, March 30, 2019 $109,763
1    See Note 18 for additional information regarding acquisitions.
Remaining Performance Obligations
As of March 30, 2019, we had approximately $224,000 of remaining performance obligations on contracts with an original expected duration of one year or more which are primarily related to Test & Simulation. As of March 30, 2019, we expect to recognize approximately 74% of these remaining performance obligations as revenue within one year, an additional 24% within two years and the balance thereafter. We do not disclose the value of remaining performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.
Contract Estimates
For contracts recognized over time, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events that may span several years. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the work to be performed, the cost and availability of materials, and internal and subcontractor performance.
Pricing is established at or prior to the time of sale with our customers, and we record sales at the agreed-upon selling price. The terms of a contract or the historical business practice can give rise to variable consideration due to but not limited to volume discounts, penalties and early payment discounts. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount we will receive from customers. We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized for such transaction will not occur, or when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. In general, variable consideration in our contracts relates to the entire contract. As a result, the variable consideration is allocated proportionately to all performance obligations. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us at contract

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inception. There are no significant instances where variable consideration is constrained and not recorded at the initial time of sale.
As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract-related estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on contracts under the cumulative catch-up method. Under this method, the impact of the adjustment on profit recorded to date is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance is recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the period it is identified. Our review of contract-related estimates has not resulted in adjustments that are significant to our results of operations.
Contract Modifications
When contracts are modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements, we consider whether the modification either creates new, or changes existing, enforceable rights and obligations. Contract modifications that are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract, due to the significant integration with the original product or service provided, are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price, and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative catch-up basis. When the modifications include additional performance obligations that are distinct and at a relative stand-alone selling price, they are accounted for as a new contract and performance obligation and recognized prospectively.
Warranties and Returns
For both Test & Simulation and Sensors, we provide a manufacturer's warranty on our products and systems which is included in customer contracts. At the time a sale is recognized, we record estimated future warranty costs. See Note 5 for further discussion of our product warranty liabilities. We also offer separately-priced extended warranties or service-type contracts on certain products for which revenue is recognized over the contractual period or as services are rendered.
Our sales terms generally do not allow for a right of return except for situations where the product fails. When the right of return exists, we recognize revenue for the transferred products at the expected amount of consideration for which we will be entitled.
Pre-contract Costs
We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer (i.e., pre-contract costs) when costs are considered recoverable. Capitalized pre-contract costs, consisting primarily of Test & Simulation sales commissions, are amortized as the related revenue is recognized. We recognized total capitalized pre-contract costs of $5,936 in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other long-term assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 30, 2019 and related expense of $1,249 and $3,869 in the Consolidated Statements of Income during the three and six months ended March 30, 2019, respectively.
NOTE 34          INVENTORIES 
Inventories consist of material, labor and overhead costs and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value determined under the first-in, first-out accounting method. Certain inventories are measured using the weighted average cost method. Inventories, net are as follows: 
 June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 September 29,
2018
Components, assemblies and parts $95,453
 $86,991
 $105,669
 $93,020
Customer projects in various stages of completion 35,133
 30,225
 62,922
 35,675
Finished goods 11,845
 10,512
 10,480
 10,414
Total inventories, net $142,431
 $127,728
 $179,071
 $139,109
We adopted the new revenue standard effective September 30, 2018 under the modified retrospective transition method which impacted inventories, net. See Note 3 for the impact of this adoption on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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NOTE 45          WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS 
Sales of our products and systems are subject to limited warranty obligations that are included in customer contracts. For sales that include installation services, warranty obligations generally extend for a period of 12 to 24 months from the date of either shipment or acceptance based on the contract terms. Product obligations generally extend for a period of 12 to 24 months from the date of purchase. Certain products offered in our Sensors segment include a lifetime warranty.
Under the terms of these warranties, we are obligated to repair or replace any components or assemblies deemed defective due to workmanship or materials. We reserve the right to reject warranty claims where it is determined that failure is due to normal wear, customer modifications, improper maintenance or misuse. We record general warranty provisions based on an estimated warranty expense percentage applied to current period revenue. The percentage applied reflects our historical warranty claims experience over the preceding 12-month period. Both the experience percentage and the warranty liability are evaluated on an ongoing basis for adequacy. Warranty provisions are also recognized for certain unanticipated product claims that are individually significant.
Changes to accrued warranty costs are as follows: 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Beginning accrued warranty costs $6,191
 $5,240
 $6,018
 $5,718
 $5,229
 $5,832
 $5,418
 $6,018
Warranty claims (1,384) (1,208) (3,969) (3,051) (1,167) (1,410) (2,446) (2,585)
Warranty provisions 756
 972
 3,483
 2,466
 697
 1,742
 1,791
 2,727
Adjustments to preexisting warranties 50
 470
 64
 353
 (15) 14
 (15) 14
Currency translation (24) 21
 (7) 9
 (3) 13
 (7) 17
Ending accrued warranty costs $5,589
 $5,495
 $5,589
 $5,495
 $4,741
 $6,191
 $4,741
 $6,191
NOTE 56          CAPITAL ASSETS 
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net are as follows: 
  June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
Land and improvements $2,866
 $2,867
Buildings and improvements 60,704
 60,340
Machinery and equipment 203,293
 196,621
Assets held under capital leases 2,886
 2,747
Total property and equipment 269,749
 262,575
Less: Accumulated depreciation (175,408) (162,645)
Total property and equipment, net $94,341
 $99,930
Assets held under capital leases, consisting of machinery and equipment, are recorded at the present value of minimum lease payments and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the asset or the lease term. Amortization of assets held as capital leases is included in depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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  March 30,
2019
 September 29,
2018
Land and improvements $2,881
 $2,881
Buildings and improvements 58,692
 58,880
Machinery and equipment 210,065
 203,647
Assets held under capital leases 2,796
 2,815
Total property and equipment 274,434
 268,223
Less: Accumulated depreciation (186,308) (177,954)
Total property and equipment, net $88,126
 $90,269
Goodwill
Changes to the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:  
  Test Sensors Total
Balance, September 30, 2017 $25,109
 $344,653
 $369,762
Currency translation 69
 (16) 53
Balance, June 30, 2018 $25,178
 $344,637
 $369,815
  Test & Simulation Sensors Total
Balance, September 29, 2018 $24,631
 $344,644
 $369,275
Acquisitions 1
 34,387
 
 34,387
Currency translation (208) (29) (237)
Balance, March 30, 2019 $58,810
 $344,615
 $403,425
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Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are as follows: 
 June 30, 2018 March 30, 2019
 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value 
Weighted
Average
Useful Life (in Years)
 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value 
Weighted
Average
Useful Life (in Years)
Software development costs $28,445
 $(15,859) $12,586
 6.7
Software development costs 2
 $35,297
 $(15,859) $19,438
 6.3
Technology and patents 46,777
 (11,683) 35,094
 14.9 59,055
 (14,110) 44,945
 14.9
Trademarks and trade names 6,962
 (2,916) 4,046
 25.6 12,697
 (3,442) 9,255
 20.7
Customer lists 156,960
 (20,814) 136,146
 15.8 179,919
 (28,831) 151,088
 15.7
Land-use rights 2,382
 (678) 1,704
 26.4 2,360
 (858) 1,502
 26.2
Other 3,705
 (332) 3,373
 4.0
Trade names 57,500
 
 57,500
 Indefinite 57,500
 
 57,500
 Indefinite
Total intangible assets $299,026
 $(51,950) $247,076
 15.0 $350,533
 $(63,432) $287,101
 14.5
 
 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018
 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value 
Weighted
Average
Useful Life (in Years)
 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value 
Weighted
Average
Useful Life (in Years)
Software development costs $26,083
 $(15,830) $10,253
 5.9
Software development costs 2
 $31,251
 $(15,860) $15,391
 6.5
Technology and patents 46,731
 (9,399) 37,332
 14.9 46,405
 (12,188) 34,217
 14.9
Trademarks and trade names 6,936
 (2,484) 4,452
 25.6 6,754
 (2,987) 3,767
 25.4
Customer lists 157,016
 (13,359) 143,657
 15.8 156,971
 (23,314) 133,657
 15.8
Land-use rights 2,377
 (492) 1,885
 26.4 2,336
 (730) 1,606
 26.0
Trade names 57,500
 
 57,500
 Indefinite 57,500
 
 57,500
 Indefinite
Total intangible assets $296,643
 $(41,564) $255,079
 15.0 $301,217
 $(55,079) $246,138
 14.8
 
2
The gross carrying amount of software development costs as of March 30, 2019 and September 29, 2018 includes $19,438 and $15,391, respectively, of intangible assets not yet placed in service.
Amortization expense recognized related to finite-lived intangible assets is as follows:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
Amortization expense $3,453
 $3,656
 $10,388
 $10,984

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  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Amortization expense $4,403
 $3,456
 $8,219
 $6,935
Estimated future amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets is as follows: 
Amortization ExpenseAmortization Expense
Remainder of 2018$3,422
201913,595
Remainder of 2019$8,695
202013,314
17,108
202114,213
18,164
202214,929
19,036
202314,827
18,139
202417,770
Thereafter115,276
130,689
 
Future amortization amounts presented above are estimates. Actual future amortization expense may be different due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, future acquisitions, impairments, changes in amortization periods or other factors.

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NOTE 67          FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
In determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, we currently utilize market data or other assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market and adjust for non-performance and/or other risk associated with the companyCompany as well as counterparties, as appropriate. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:
Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices whichthat are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to us at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1, as this level provides the most reliable measure of fair value, while giving the lowest priority to Level 3. 

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis are as follows:
 June 30, 2018 March 30, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets                
Currency contracts 1
 $
 $977
 $
 $977
 $
 $411
 $
 $411
Interest rate swaps 2
 
 7,354
 
 7,354
 
 3,684
 
 3,684
Total assets 
 8,331
 
 8,331
 
 4,095
 
 4,095
                
Liabilities                
Currency contracts 1
 
 114
 
 114
 
 78
 
 78
Total liabilities $
 $114
 $
 $114
 $
 $78
 $
 $78
 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets                
Currency contracts 1
 $
 $150
 $
 $150
 $
 $1,080
 $
 $1,080
Interest rate swaps 2
 
 3,499
 
 3,499
 
 7,411
 
 7,411
Total assets 
 3,649
 
 3,649
 
 8,491
 
 8,491
                
Liabilities                
Currency contracts 1
 
 551
 
 551
 
 173
 
 173
Total liabilities $
 $551
 $
 $551
 $
 $173
 $
 $173
 
1 
Based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward currency rates on equivalently-termed instruments. Carrying amounts of the financial assets and liabilities are equal to the fair value. See Note 78 for additional information on derivative financial instruments.
2 
Based on London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and spot rates. Carrying amount of the financial asset is equal to the fair value. See Note 78 for additional information on derivative financial instruments.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
We measure certain financial instruments at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets primarily include goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets acquired either as part of a business acquisition, individually or with a group of other assets, as well as property and equipment. These assets were initially measured and recognized at amounts equal to the fair value determined as of the date of acquisition or purchase subject to changes in value only for foreign currency translation.

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Periodically, these assets are tested for impairment by comparing their respective carrying values to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit or asset group in which they reside. In the event any of these assets were to become impaired, we would recognize an impairment loss equal to the amount by which the carrying value of the reporting unit, impaired asset or asset group exceeds its estimated fair value. Fair value measurements of reporting units are estimated using an income approach involving discounted or undiscounted cash flow models that contain certain Level 3 inputs requiring management judgment, including projections of economic conditions and customer demand, revenue and margins, changes in competition, operating costs, working capital requirements and new product introductions. Fair value measurements of the reporting units associated with our goodwill balances and our indefinite-lived intangible assets are estimated at least annually in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year for purposes of impairment testing if a quantitative analysis is performed. Fair value measurements associated with our intangible assets, other long-lived assets and property and equipment are estimated when events or changes in circumstances such as market value, asset utilization, physical change, legal factors or other matters indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. See Note 56 for additional information on goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, other long-lived assets and property and equipment.
Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
Certain financial instruments are not measured at fair value but are recorded at carrying amounts approximating fair value based on their short-term nature or variable interest rate. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings.

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Other Financial Instruments
Other financial instruments subject to fair value measurements include debt, which is recorded at carrying value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying amount and estimated fair valuevalues of our debt isare as follows:
 June 30, 2018 March 30, 2019
 Carrying
Value
 Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying
Value
 Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Debt component of tangible equity units 1
 $9,638
 $11,650
 $
 $11,650
 $
 $2,472
 $2,939
 $
 $2,939
 $
Tranche B term loan 2
 392,566
 394,529
 
 394,529
 
 390,266
 390,266
 
 390,266
 
Total debt $402,204
 $406,179
 $
 $406,179
 $
 $392,738
 $393,205
 $
 $393,205
 $
 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018
 Carrying
Value
 Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying
Value
 Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Debt component of tangible equity units 1
 $16,443
 $19,844
 $
 $19,844
 $
 $7,290
 $8,626
 $
 $8,626
 $
Tranche B term loan 2
 455,400
 457,085
 
 457,085
 
 391,416
 395,330
 
 395,330
 
Total debt $471,843
 $476,929
 $
 $476,929
 $
 $398,706
 $403,956
 $
 $403,956
 $
1 
The fair value of the 8.75% tangible equity units (TEUs) is based on the most recently quoted price for the outstanding securities, adjusted for any known significant deviations in value. The estimated fair value of these long-term obligations is not necessarily indicative of the amount that would be realized in a current market exchange. See Note 1213 for additional information on the TEUs.
2 
The fair value of the tranche B term loan is based on the most recently quoted market price for the outstanding debt instrument, adjusted for any known significant deviations in value. The estimated fair value of the debt obligation is not necessarily indicative of the amount that would be realized in a current market exchange. See Note 89 for additional information on debt instruments.

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NOTE 78          DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES 
Our currency exchange contracts and interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges and qualify as hedging instruments. We also have derivatives whichthat are not designated as cash flow hedges and, therefore, are accounted for and reported under foreign currency guidance. Regardless of designation for accounting purposes, we believe all of our derivative instruments are hedges of transactional risk exposures. The fair value of our outstanding designated and undesignated derivative assets and liabilities are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows: 
 June 30, 2018 March 30, 2019
 
Prepaid Expenses
and Other
Current Assets
 
Other Accrued
Liabilities
 
Prepaid Expenses
and Other
Current Assets
 
Other Accrued
Liabilities
Designated hedge derivatives  
  
  
  
Cash flow derivatives $731
 $114
 $314
 $78
Interest rate swaps 7,354
 
 3,684
 
Total designated hedge derivatives 8,085
 114
 3,998
 78
Undesignated hedge derivatives  
  
  
  
Balance sheet derivatives 246
 
 97
 
Total hedge derivatives $8,331
 $114
 $4,095
 $78
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 September 30, 2017 September 29, 2018
 
Prepaid Expenses
and Other
Current Assets
 
Other Accrued
Liabilities
 
Prepaid Expenses
and Other
Current Assets
 
Other Accrued
Liabilities
Designated hedge derivatives  
  
  
  
Cash flow derivatives $73
 $551
 $989
 $173
Interest rate swaps 3,499
 
 7,411
 
Total designated hedge derivatives 3,572
 551
 8,400
 173
Undesignated hedge derivatives  
  
  
  
Balance sheet derivatives 77
 
 91
 
Total hedge derivatives $3,649
 $551
 $8,491
 $173
  
A reconciliation of the net fair value of designated hedge derivatives subject to master netting arrangements that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the net fair value that could have been reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: 
 
Gross
Recognized
Amount
 
Gross
Offset
Amount
 
Net
Amount
Presented
 
Derivatives
Subject to
Offset
 
Cash
Collateral
Received
 
Net
Amount 1
 
Gross
Recognized
Amount
 
Gross
Offset
Amount
 
Net
Amount
Presented
 
Derivatives
Subject to
Offset
 
Cash
Collateral
Received
 
Net
Amount
June 30, 2018            
March 30, 2019            
Assets $8,085
 $
 $8,085
 $(114) $
 $7,971
 $3,998
 $
 $3,998
 $(78) $
 $3,920
Liabilities 114
 
 114
 (114) 
 
 78
 
 78
 (78) 
 
                        
September 30, 2017  
  
  
  
  
  
September 29, 2018  
  
  
  
  
  
Assets $3,572
 $
 $3,572
 $(210) $
 $3,362
 $8,400
 $
 $8,400
 $(173) $
 $8,227
Liabilities 551
 
 551
 (210) 
 341
 173
 
 173
 (173) 
 
 
1
Net fair value of designated hedge derivatives that could have been reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Cash Flow Hedging – Currency Risks
Currency exchange contracts utilized to maintain the functional currency value of expected financial transactions denominated in foreign currencies are designated as cash flow hedges. Qualifying gainsGains and losses related to changes in the market value of these contracts are reported as a component of AOCIaccumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) within shareholders' equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and reclassified intoto earnings in the same line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income and in the same period during whichas the recognition of the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. The effective portion of the cash flow hedges represents the change in fair value of the hedge that offsets the change in the functional currency value of the hedged item.transaction. We periodically assess whether our currency exchange contracts are effective and, when a contract is determined to be no longer effective as a hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively. Subsequent changes in the market value

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As of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, we had outstanding cash flow hedge currency exchange contracts with gross notional U.S. dollar equivalent amounts of $43,200$26,576 and $29,136,$39,856, respectively. Upon netting offsetting contracts to sell foreign currencies against contracts to purchase foreign currencies, irrespective of contract maturity dates, the net notional U.S. dollar equivalent amount of contracts outstanding was $32,226$24,840 and $24,093$29,315 as of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, respectively. As of JuneMarch 30, 2019, the net market value of the foreign currency exchange contracts was a net asset of $236, consisting of $314 in assets and $78 in liabilities. As of September 29, 2018, the net market value of the foreign currency exchange contracts was a net asset of $617,$816, consisting of $731$989 in assets and $114 in liabilities. As of September 30, 2017, the net market value of the foreign currency exchange contracts was a net liability of $478, consisting of $73 in assets and $551$173 in liabilities.

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The pretax amounts recognized in AOCI on currency exchange contracts, including (gains) losses reclassified into earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income and gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI), are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Beginning unrealized net gain (loss) in AOCI $(1,092) $(115) $(443) $(400) $214
 $(444) $672
 $(443)
Net (gain) loss reclassified into revenue (effective portion) (273) 58
 1,031
 (679)
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) 1,967
 (222) 14
 800
Net (gain) loss reclassified into revenue (16) 1,146
 (601) 1,304
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI (6) (1,794) 121
 (1,953)
Ending unrealized net gain (loss) in AOCI $602
 $(279) $602
 $(279) $192
 $(1,092) $192
 $(1,092)
The amount recognized in earnings as a result of the ineffectiveness of cash flow hedges was $5 and $10 in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018, respectively, and $0 and $7 in the three and nine months ended July 1, 2017, respectively. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, the amount projected to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings in the next 12 months was a net gain of $552.$193. The maximum remaining maturity of any forward or optional contract as of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 was 1.6 years.
Interest Rate Swaps
On October 20, 2016, we entered into a floating to fixed interest rate swap agreement to mitigate our exposure to interest rate increases related to a portion of our tranche B term loan facility. The total notional amount of the interest rate swap was $255,000$225,000 as of JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019. The interest rate swap agreement expires April 3, 2021. As a result of this agreement, every month we pay fixed interest at 1.256% in exchange for interest received at one month U.S. LIBOR. The market value of the interest rate swap as of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 was an asset of $7,354.$3,684. The interest rate swap has been designated as a cash flow hedge. As a result, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recorded in AOCI within shareholders' equity in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The pretax amounts recognized in AOCI on interest rate swaps, including (gains) losses reclassified into earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Income and gains (losses) recognized in OCI, are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Beginning unrealized net gain (loss) in AOCI $6,925
 $4,310
 $3,499
 $
 $4,889
 $5,027
 $7,411
 $3,499
Net (gain) loss reclassified into interest expense (effective portion) (422) 182
 (661) 598
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI (effective portion) 851
 (1,001) 4,516
 2,893
Net (gain) loss reclassified into interest expense (709) (220) (1,293) (239)
Net gain (loss) recognized in OCI (496) 2,118
 (2,434) 3,665
Ending unrealized net gain (loss) in AOCI $7,354
 $3,491
 $7,354
 $3,491
 $3,684
 $6,925
 $3,684
 $6,925
As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, the amount projected to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings in the next 12 months was a net gain of $2,821.$2,378.
Foreign Currency Balance Sheet Derivatives
We also use foreign currency derivative contracts to maintain the functional currency value of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional foreign currencies. The gains and losses related to the changes in the market value of these derivative contracts are included in other income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 
As of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, we had outstanding foreign currency balance sheet derivative contracts with gross notional U.S. dollar equivalent amounts of $77,464$108,957 and $52,208,$90,816, respectively. Upon netting offsetting contracts by counterparty banks to sell foreign currencies against contracts to purchase foreign currencies, irrespective of contract maturity dates, the net notional U.S. dollar equivalent amount of contracts outstanding as of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 201729, 2018 was $27,171$34,789 and $14,762,$28,271, respectively. As of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, the net market value of the foreign exchange balance sheet derivative contracts was a net asset of $246$97 and $77,$91, respectively.

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The net gain (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income on foreign exchange balance sheet derivative contracts is as follows:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
Net gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense), net $981
 $(680) $(46) $(691)
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Net gain (loss) recognized in other income (expense), net $(395) $(848) $(388) $(1,027)

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NOTE 89          FINANCING
Long-term debt consists of the following:
 June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 September 29,
2018
Long-term debt        
Tranche B term loan, 1.00% amortizing per year, maturing July 5, 2023 $392,566
 $455,400
 $390,266
 $391,416
Revolving credit facility, non-current portion, expiring July 5, 2022 80,391
 
Tangible equity units, 8.75% coupon, maturing July 1, 2019 1
 9,638
 16,443
 2,472
 7,290
Capital lease obligations 2,205
 2,466
 1,709
 2,000
Total long-term debt 404,409
 474,309
 474,838
 400,706
Less: Unamortized underwriting discounts, commissions and other expenses (9,190) (12,491) (6,862) (8,623)
Less: Current maturities of tranche B term loan debt 2
 (42,600) (33,600)
Less: Current maturities of TEU debt 2, 3
 (9,638) (9,152)
Less: Current maturities of tranche B term loan debt 2, 3
 (28,600) (28,600)
Less: Current maturities of TEU debt 2
 (2,472) (7,290)
Less: Current maturities of capital lease obligations 2
 (562) (522) (560) (553)
Total long-term debt, less current maturities, net $342,419
 $418,544
 $436,344
 $355,640
1 
See Note 1213 for additional information on our TEUs issued in the third quarter of fiscal year 2016.
2 
In addition to the current maturities above, current maturities of long-term debt, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets includes the current portion of unamortized underwriting discounts, commissions and other expenses of $3,887$3,556 and $4,179$3,705 as of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, respectively.
3 
As of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, current maturities of tranche B term loan consistsconsist of the 1% annual payment and the calculated or estimated required annual Excess Cash Flow payment as defined below, as well as planned prepayments.
Tranche B Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility
We have a credit agreement with U.S. Bank National Association and HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Co-Documentation Agents, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Syndication Agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers (the Credit Agreement). The Credit Agreement as amended provides for senior secured credit facilities consisting of a $120,000$150,000 revolving credit facility (the Revolving Credit Facility), which expires on July 5, 20212022, and a $460,000 tranche B term loan facility (the Term Facility) which expires on July 5, 2023. The proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility can be drawn upon to refinance existing indebtedness, and for working capital and for other general corporate purposes, up to a maximum of $120,000.$150,000. The Term Facility amortizes in equal quarterly installments equal to 1% of the original principal amount. The proceeds of the Term Facility were used for financing the acquisition of PCB Group, Inc. (PCB) in fiscal year 2016. The TermBorrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility amortizeswere used for financing the acquisition of E2M Technologies B.V. (E2M) in equal quarterly installments equalthe first quarter of fiscal year 2019.
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, in conjunction with the E2M acquisition, we entered into a third amendment to 1%the Credit Agreement to increase the borrowing capacity on the Revolving Credit Facility from $120,000 to $150,000 and extend the expiration date of the original principal amount.Revolving Credit Facility from July 5, 2021 to July 5, 2022. Additionally, the required performance levels under certain financial covenants were modified. During the six months ended March 30, 2019, we incurred debt financing costs of $541 as a result of this amendment which were capitalized in current maturities of long-term debt, net and long-term debt, less current maturities, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The primary categories of borrowing include Alternate Base Rate (ABR) BorrowingBorrowings (ABR Term Loans and ABR Revolving Loans), Swingline Loans and Eurocurrency Borrowing (each Borrowings (Eurocurrency Term Loans and Eurocurrency Revolving Loans), each

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as defined in the Credit Agreement).Agreement. ABR Borrowings and Swingline Loans made in U.S. dollars under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the ABR plus the Applicable Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The ABR is defined as the greater of (a) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in effect on such day, (b) the New York Federal Reserve Bank (NYFRB) rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in effect on such day plus ½ of 1.00%, or (c) the Adjusted LIBOR (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for a one-month interest period in dollars on such day plus 1.00%. The ABR for ABR Term Loans shall not be less than 1.75% per annum. The Applicable Rate for any ABR Revolving Loans will be based upon the leverage ratio applicable on such date. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, the Applicable Rate for ABR Term Loans was 2.25% per annum.

Eurocurrency Borrowings made under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted LIBOR Rate plus the Applicable Rate. The Adjusted LIBOR Rate is defined as an interest rate per annum equal to (a) the LIBOR Rate for such interest period multiplied by (b) the Statutory Reserve Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Applicable Rate for any Eurocurrency Revolving Loan is based upon the leverage ratio applicable on such date. The Adjusted LIBOR Rate for Eurocurrency Term Loans shall not be less than 0.75% per annum. Based on our leverage ratio as of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, the Applicable Rate for Eurocurrency Revolving Loans was 3.00%. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, the Applicable Rate for Eurocurrency Term Loans was 3.25% per annum, plus the applicable Adjusted LIBOR Rate of 2.09%2.49%. The weighted average interest rate on Term Facility debt during the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 was 4.84%5.65%.

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As of JuneMarch 30, 2018 and2019, there was $80,391 of outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility which is included in long-term debt, less current maturities, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2017,29, 2018, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. We had outstanding letters of credit drawn from the Revolving Credit Facility totaling $26,366$19,976 and $37,811$20,448 as of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, respectively, leaving approximately $93,634$49,633 and $82,189,$99,552, respectively, of unused borrowing capacity. Commitment fees are payable on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility at rates between 0.25% and 0.40% based on our leverage ratio. During the three and ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 2019, commitment fees incurred totaled $52 and $124, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2018, commitment fees incurred totaled $94$77 and $250, respectively. During the three and nine months ended July 1, 2017, commitment fees incurred totaled $106 and $320,$156, respectively.
The Credit Agreement governing the Term Facility requires us to prepay outstanding term loans, subject to certain exceptions, depending on the leverage ratio with (a) up to 50% of the Company'sour annual Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (b) 100% of the net cash proceeds of (i) certain asset sales and casualty and condemnation events, subject to reinvestment rights and certain other exceptions; and (ii) any incurrence or issuance of certain debt, other than debt permitted under the Credit Agreement. We may voluntarily prepay outstanding loans under the Term Facility at any time without premium or penalty. All obligations under the Credit Agreement are unconditionally guaranteed by certain of the Company'sour existing wholly ownedwholly-owned domestic subsidiaries, and are secured, subject to certain exceptions, by substantially all of the Company'sour assets and the assets of the Company'sour subsidiary guarantors.
Under the Credit Agreement, we are subject to customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, restrictions on our ability to incur debt, create liens, dispose of assets, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees, and acquisitions, enter into transactions with affiliates, and enter into any restrictive agreements and customary events of default (including payment defaults, covenant defaults, change of control defaults and bankruptcy defaults). The Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants, including the ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated earnings before income, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA), as defined in the Credit Agreement, as well as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense. These covenants restrict our ability to purchase outstanding shares of our common stock. As of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017,29, 2018, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.
See Note 67 for additional information on the fair value of the tranche B term loan and the TEU debt.
Interest Rate Swaps
On October 20, 2016, in order to mitigate our exposure to interest rate increases on our variable rate debt, we entered into a variable to fixed amortizing interest rate swap. See Note 78 for additional information on derivative financial instruments.
The interest rate swap will be reduced to the following notional amounts over the next fourthree years:
 Notional Amount
 Notional Amount
October 3, 2018 $225,000
October 3, 2019 180,000
 $180,000
October 3, 2020 125,000
 125,000
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NOTE 910          STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
We compensate our officers, directors and employees with stock-based compensation under the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2017 Plan) approved by our shareholders and administered under the supervision of our Board of Directors. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, a total of 1,258958 shares were available for issuance under the 2017 Plan.
We make an annual stock grant under the 2017 Plan of stock options, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units, as well as stock grants throughout the fiscal year. For fiscal years 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, the annual stock grant occurred in December 2018, April 2018 and April 2017, and December 2015, respectively.
In fiscal year 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. See Note 2 for additional information regarding the impact of adoption. 
Stock Options
There were 245 and 288During the six months ended March 30, 2019, 231 stock options were granted during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017. Theat a weighted average fair value of $9.91. During the six months ended March 30, 2018, no stock options granted during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017 was $11.10 and $8.91, respectively.

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were granted.
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Restricted Stock Units
We award restricted stock units to directors and key employees and performance restricted stock units to key employees. During the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017,2019, we granted approximately 109124 restricted stock units and 29 performance restricted stock units and 118 restricted stock units and 3540 performance restricted stock units to directors, officers and employees, respectively.employees. During the six months ended March 30, 2018, we granted 24 restricted stock units and no performance restricted stock units. The fair value of the restricted stock units and performance restricted stock units granted during the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 was $46.45 and July 1, 2017 was $49.63 and $45.00,$48.61, respectively, representing the market value of our shares atas of the date of grant less the present value of estimated foregone dividends over the vesting period.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our U.S. employees are eligible to participate in the 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2012 ESPP) approved by our shareholders. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018, a total of 6152019, 599 shares were available for issuance under the 2012 ESPP. During the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and July 1, 2017,March 31, 2018, we issued 2416 and 2512 shares, respectively, of our common stock for a single closed purchase period to participants under the 2012 ESPP at a weighted average price per share of $44.39$34.11 and $40.49,$44.03, respectively.
NOTE 1011          EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
We sponsor a non-contributory, defined benefit retirementpension plan for eligible employees of one of our German subsidiaries. Net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit pension plan includes the following components:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Service cost $320
 $356
 $969
 $1,047
 $321
 $331
 $643
 $649
Interest cost 159
 108
 483
 317
 155
 165
 310
 324
Expected return on plan assets (317) (271) (960) (797) (321) (328) (643) (643)
Net amortization and deferral 131
 249
 398
 731
 137
 137
 274
 267
Net periodic benefit cost $293
 $442
 $890
 $1,298
 $292
 $305
 $584
 $597
 
The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on plan assets used to determine the net periodic benefit cost for each of the three and ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and July 1, 2017March 31, 2018 was 5.5%.
NOTE 1112          INCOME TAXES
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act) was enacted into law on December 22, 2017 and made significant changes to U.S. federal corporate tax law. Effective January 1, 2018, the Tax Act lowered the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and prompted various other changes to U.S. federal corporate tax law, including the establishment of a territorial-style system for taxing foreign-source income of domestic multinational corporations and a one-time deemed repatriation tax on untaxed foreign earnings. The Tax Act resulted in a U.S. federal blended statutory rate of 24.5% for fiscal year 2018 and a rate of 21.0% for fiscal year 2019.
Generally, the impacts of new tax legislation would be required to be recorded in the period of enactment, which was our first quarter of fiscal year 2018. However, in March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, which incorporates various SEC paragraphs from Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 into income tax accounting guidance effective immediately, allowing registrants to record provisional amounts during a one-year measurement period.

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As of December 29, 2018, we completed our accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act at the conclusion of the one-year measurement period. As a result, the income tax provision for the six months ended March 30, 2019 includes certain discrete benefits of $1,293 for Tax Act measurement period adjustments. The discrete benefits relate to $1,297 of additional dividends received deduction for certain foreign tax credits included in the mandatory deemed repatriation tax calculation, partially offset by $4 of expense for other Tax Act measurement period adjustments. The additional dividends received deduction is based on our assessment of the treatment under the applicable provisions of the Tax Act as currently written and enacted. If, in the future, Congress or the Department of the Treasury provides legislative or regulatory updates, this could change our assessment of the benefit associated with the dividends received deduction, and we may be required to recognize additional tax expense up to the full amount of the $1,297 in the period such updates are issued.
Excluding the impact of certain discrete benefits in the current and prior year, the effective tax rate for the six months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 was essentially flat compared to the same prior year period. Factors that affected the effective tax rate for the six months ended March 30, 2019 included impacts of the Tax Act, such as elimination of the domestic manufacturing deduction and the implementation of the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) provision. These increases were offset by favorable aspects of the Tax Act, such as the decrease in the U.S. income tax rate and provisions for incentivizing foreign-derived intangible income (FDII). In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, we made an accounting policy election to treat the future tax impacts of the GILTI provisions of the Tax Actas a period cost to the extent applicable.
The income tax benefit for the ninesix months ended June 30,March 31, 2018 included certain discrete benefits of $25,378 for the estimated impact of the Tax Act enacted into law on December 22, 2017.Act. The discrete benefits primarily related to $32,264 of estimated benefit from the remeasurement of our estimated net deferred tax liabilities, partially offset by $6,886 of estimated expense associated with the mandatory deemed repatriation tax. Excluding the impact of these discrete benefits, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased compared to the prior year primarily due to higher earnings before taxes, partially offset by the lower U.S. corporate tax rate under the Tax Act.
In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-05 which incorporates various SEC paragraphs from SAB 118 into income tax accounting guidance effective immediately, allowing registrants to record provisional amounts during a one-year measurement period. The updated guidance summarizes a three-step process to be applied at each reporting period to account for and qualitatively disclose: (i) the effects of the change in tax law for which accounting is complete; (ii) provisional amounts (or adjustments to provisional amounts) for the effects of the tax law where accounting is not complete, but that a reasonable estimate has been determined; and (iii) if a reasonable estimate cannot yet be made and therefore taxes are reflected in accordance with law prior to the enactment of the Tax Act. See Note 2 for additional information on the adoption of this guidance.
Amounts recorded where the accounting is complete during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 primarily relate to the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate to 21%. We recorded an income tax benefit of $32,244 to remeasure deferred tax liabilities associated with intangible assets that will reverse at the new 21% rate.
Amounts recorded where the accounting is provisional during the nine months ended June 30, 2018 include the remeasurement of other deferred taxes where the timing of the reversal cannot be known at this time. We have performed a provisional estimate of the net impact of remeasurement of other deferred tax assets and liabilities and recorded a $20 income tax benefit during the nine months ended June 30, 2018. In addition, the Tax Act includes a one-time mandatory repatriation transition tax on the net accumulated earnings and profits of our foreign subsidiaries. We have performed a provisional estimate of this tax and recorded

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a $6,886 income tax provision during the nine months ended June 30, 2018. The provisional amounts are based on information available at this time and may change due to a variety of factors, including, among others, anticipated guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury about implementing the Tax Act and management's further assessment of the Tax Act and related regulatory guidance.
We have completed our initial analysis of the impact of all provisions of the Tax Act expected to be effective in fiscal year 2018, and there are no anticipated effects of the Tax Act where we have not yet recorded a provisional estimate of the accounting effect as of June 30, 2018.
The full-year estimated annual effective tax rate, which excludes the impact of discrete items, was 17.3% as of June 30, 2018, as compared to 11.6% as of July 1, 2017. This increase is primarily due to higher earnings before taxes, partially offset by the reduction of the U.S. federal statutory rate from 35.0% to 24.5%, a blended rate based upon our fiscal year.
The income tax benefit for the three and nine months ended July 1, 2017fiscal year 2018 included certain discrete benefits of $2,801 recognized during$25,008 for the three months ended July 1, 2017 which consistedestimated impact of additional U.S.the Tax Act. The discrete benefits primarily related to $31,647 of estimated benefit from the remeasurement of our estimated net deferred tax benefits for prior fiscal yearsliabilities, partially offset by $6,639 of estimated expense associated with domestic manufacturing, deductible PCB acquisition-related expenses and U.S. R&D tax credit.the mandatory deemed repatriation tax.
As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $6,119,$6,985, of which $3,531$4,510 would favorably affect our effective tax rate, if recognized. As of September 30, 2017,29, 2018, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $5,849,$6,158, of which $3,234$3,740 would favorably affect our effective tax rate, if recognized. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, we do not expect significant changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months.
NOTE 1213          SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Tangible Equity Units
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, we issued 1,150 TEUs in a registered public offering primarily to finance the acquisition of PCB, to repay amounts outstanding under our existing revolving credit facility and to pay related costs, fees and expenses. Total proceeds, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and other expenses were $110,926. Each TEU has a stated amount of $100 per TEU and is comprised of a prepaid stock purchase contract and a senior amortizing note having a final installment payment date of July 1, 2019. We allocated the proceeds from the issuance of the TEUs between equity and debt based on the relative fair values of the respective components of each TEU. The fair value of the prepaid stock purchase contracts, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and other expenses, was recorded in additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the senior amortizing note, net of underwriting discounts, commissions and other expenses, was split between current maturities of long-term debt, net and long-term debt, less current maturities, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Underwriting discounts, commissions and other costs directly associated with the TEU-related debt will be amortized using the effective interest rate method over the three-year term of the instrument.
The aggregate values assigned upon issuance to each component of the TEUs, based on the relative fair value of the respective components, were as follows:
Equity Component Debt Component TotalEquity Component Debt Component Total
Fair value price per TEU 1
$76.19
 $23.81
 $100.00
$76.19
 $23.81
 $100.00
          
Gross proceeds87,614
 27,386
 115,000
$87,614
 $27,386
 $115,000
Less: Underwriting discounts and commissions(2,628) (822) (3,450)(2,628) (822) (3,450)
Less: Other expenses 2
(475) (149) (624)(475) (149) (624)
Issuance of TEUs, net$84,511
 $26,415
 $110,926
$84,511
 $26,415
 $110,926
1 
The fair value price allocation between equity and debt for each TEU was determined using a discounted cash flow model.
2 
Other expenses include direct and incremental costs related to the issuance of the TEUs.

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Equity Component
Unless converted earlier at the option of the holder, each prepaid stock purchase contract will automatically settle on July 1, 2019. If converted prior to the automatic settlement date at the option of the holder, the minimum of 1.9841 shares of our common stock are delivered to the holder of each prepaid stock purchase contract. On the automatic settlement date, a minimum of 1.9841 shares and a maximum of 2.3810 shares of our common stock, subject to adjustment based upon the applicable market value discussed below, will be delivered to the holder of each prepaid stock purchase contract at the settlement date.

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The number of shares of our common stock issuable upon settlement of each purchase contract on July 1, 2019 will be determined as follows: 
if the applicable market value is equal to or greater than the threshold appreciation price of $50.40 per share, holders will receive 1.9841 shares of common stock per purchase contract, or the minimum settlement rate;  
if the applicable market value is greater than the reference price of $42.00 per share, but less than the threshold appreciation price of $50.40 per share, holders will receive a number of shares of common stock equal to $100 per TEU divided by the applicable market value; or 
if the applicable market value is less than or equal to the reference price of $42.00 per share, holders will receive 2.3810 shares of common stock per purchase contract, or the maximum settlement rate.
The "applicable market value" is defined as the average of the daily volume-weighted average price of the common stock on each of the 20 consecutive trading days beginning on, and including, the 23rd scheduled trading day immediately preceding July 1, 2019.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, certain holders of our TEUs elected to early convert the equity component on 473 of our outstanding TEUs at the minimum conversion rate of 1.9841 which resulted in the issuance of 939 shares of our common stock. During the nine months ended June 30,fiscal years 2019 and 2018, no holders of our TEUs elected to early convert the equity component of our outstanding TEUs. There were 677 units of the equity component of TEUs outstanding as of both JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and September 30, 2017.29, 2018.
Debt Component
The amortizing senior note was issued with an initial principal amount of $27,386, or $23.8136 per TEU. Equal quarterly cash installments of $2.1875 per amortizing note will beare paid, which in the aggregate will beare equivalent to a 8.75% cash distribution per year with respect to each $100 stated amount per TEU. Each installment will constituteconstitutes a payment of interest and partial repayment of principal. The final installment will be paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019.
Earnings Per Common Share
The TEUs have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share. The 1.9841 minimum shares to be issued are included in the calculation of basic weighted average shares outstanding. The 0.3969 difference between the minimum shares and the 2.3810 maximum shares are potentially dilutive, and accordingly, are included in our diluted earnings per share on a pro rata basis to the extent the applicable market value is higher than the reference price but less than the threshold appreciation price. See Note 1314 for additional information regarding the calculation of earnings per share.
Capped Calls
In connection with the pricing of the TEUs sold in our public offering in fiscal year 2016, we purchased capped calls from third party banking institutions (Capped Calls) for $7,935. The initial Capped Calls were for 2,282 equivalent shares of our common stock with a strike price of $50.40, a cap price of $58.80 and an expiration date of July 1, 2019. The value of the Capped Calls is settled with shares of our common stock, based on the approximate market value of our common stock at such time, and could be settled as the TEUs were early converted or settled upon expiration on July 1, 2019 (Capped Call Expiration). During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, we settled approximately 10% of the Capped Calls, which resulted in us receiving and retiring 12 shares of our common stock. During the nine months ended June 30, 2018, noNo Capped Calls were settled.settled during fiscal years 2019 and 2018.
On June 13, 2018, we amended the agreements with third party banking institutions for the outstanding Capped Calls (Capped Call Agreements) to modify the timing of settlement to be only upon expiration for all outstanding Capped Calls. Per the Capped Call Agreements, the outstanding Capped Calls are for 2,054 equivalent shares of our common stock with a strike price of $50.40 and a cap price of $57.97. The Capped Calls will be automatically settled upon Capped Call Expiration with shares of our common stock based on the average market value of our common stock as defined in the Capped Call Agreements.

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As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, the range of shares of our common stock to be received for the outstanding Capped Calls was a minimum of 0 shares to a maximum of 268 shares, which will be realized if the average market value of our common stock as defined in the Capped Call Agreements is at or below $50.40 or at $57.97, respectively, upon Capped Call Expiration.
NOTE 1314          EARNINGS PER SHARE 
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the daily weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. The TEUs are assumed to be settled at the minimum settlement amount of 1.9841 shares per TEU when calculating weighted-average common shares outstanding for purposes of basic earnings per share.

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Using the treasury stock method, diluted earnings per share includes the potentially dilutive effect of common shares issued in connection with outstanding stock-based compensation options and grants. The potentially dilutive effect of common shares issued in connection with outstanding stock options is determined based on the average market price for the period. For diluted earnings per share, the TEUs are assumed to be settled at a conversion factor based on our daily volume-weighted average price per share of our common stock for the 20 consecutive trading days preceding the end of the current fiscal quarter not to exceed 2.3810 shares of common stock per TEU.
Under the treasury stock method, shares associated with certain stock options have been excluded from the diluted weighted average shares outstanding calculation because the exercise of those options would lead to a net reduction in common shares outstanding or anti-dilution. As a result, stock options to acquire 667865 and 813482 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding calculation for the three months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and July 1, 2017,March 31, 2018, respectively. Stock options to acquire 548791 and 702489 weighted common shares have been excluded from the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding calculation for the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and July 1, 2017,March 31, 2018, respectively.
In connection with the pricing of the TEUs, we purchased Capped Calls.capped calls. The Capped Callscapped calls will not be reflected in the calculation of diluted earnings per share until settled as they will lead to a net reduction in common shares outstanding or anti-dilution. See Note 1213 for additional information on our equity instruments.
Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Net income $8,979
 $10,610
 $50,568
 $19,514
 $14,160
 $8,438
 $24,661
 $41,589
                
Weighted average common shares outstanding 19,174
 19,052
 19,149
 19,012
 19,251
 19,150
 19,234
 19,137
Effect of dilutive securities                
Stock-based compensation 131
 86
 120
 96
 190
 123
 159
 121
Weighted average dilutive common shares outstanding 19,305
 19,138
 19,269
 19,108
 19,441
 19,273
 19,393
 19,258
                
Earnings per share  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Basic $0.47
 $0.56
 $2.64
 $1.03
 $0.74
 $0.44
 $1.28
 $2.17
Diluted 0.47
 0.55
 2.62
 1.02
 0.73
 0.44
 1.27
 2.16

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NOTE 1415          OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Other comprehensive income (loss), a component of shareholders' equity, consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, gains or losses on derivative instruments and defined benefit pension plan adjustments. 
Income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) areis as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 March 30, 2019
 Pre-tax Tax Net Pretax Tax Net Pre-tax Tax Net Pretax Tax Net
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) adjustments $(8,056) $
 $(8,056) $(385) $
 $(385) $(1,168) $
 $(1,168) $(2,671) $
 $(2,671)
Derivative instruments  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) 2,817
 (728) 2,089
 4,530
 (1,171) 3,359
 (502) 110
 (392) (2,313) 505
 (1,808)
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings (695) 179
 (516) 370
 (96) 274
 (725) 158
 (567) (1,894) 413
 (1,481)
Defined benefit pension plan  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) 111
 (33) 78
 (277) 84
 (193) 1,374
 (415) 959
 (839) 253
 (586)
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 131
 (39) 92
 398
 (120) 278
 137
 (42) 95
 274
 (83) 191
Currency exchange rate gain (loss) 413
 
 413
 145
 
 145
 146
 
 146
 261
 
 261
Other comprehensive income (loss) $(5,279) $(621) $(5,900) $4,781
 $(1,303) $3,478
 $(738) $(189) $(927) $(7,182) $1,088
 $(6,094)
 
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  March 31, 2018
  Pre-tax Tax Net Pretax Tax Net
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) adjustments $5,172
 $
 $5,172
 $7,671
 $
 $7,671
Derivative instruments  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) 324
 (84) 240
 1,713
 (443) 1,270
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 926
 (239) 687
 1,065
 (275) 790
Defined benefit pension plan  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) (918) 277
 (641) (388) 117
 (271)
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 137
 (42) 95
 267
 (81) 186
Currency exchange rate gain (loss) (181) 
 (181) (268) 
 (268)
Other comprehensive income (loss) $5,460
 $(88) $5,372
 $10,060
 $(682) $9,378
The changes in the net-of-tax balances of each component of AOCI are as follows:
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  March 30, 2019
  Adjustments Adjustments
  
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total
Beginning balance $269
 $3,990
 $(7,950) $(3,691) $1,772
 $6,320
 $(6,616) $1,476
Other comprehensive net gain (loss) reclassifications (1,168) (392) 1,105
 (455) (2,671) (1,808) (325) (4,804)
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 
 (567) 95
 (472) 
 (1,481) 191
 (1,290)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (1,168) (959) 1,200
 (927) (2,671) (3,289) (134) (6,094)
Ending balance $(899) $3,031
 $(6,750) $(4,618) $(899) $3,031
 $(6,750) $(4,618)

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  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  July 1, 2017
  Pre-tax Tax Net Pretax Tax Net
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) adjustments $5,811
 $
 $5,811
 $(794) $
 $(794)
Derivative instruments  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) (1,223) 442
 (781) 3,693
 (1,333) 2,360
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 240
 (87) 153
 (81) 28
 (53)
Defined benefit pension plan  
  
  
  
  
  
Unrealized net gain (loss) 60
 (18) 42
 527
 (159) 368
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 249
 (75) 174
 731
 (220) 511
Currency exchange rate gain (loss) (663) 
 (663) (156) 
 (156)
Other comprehensive income (loss) $4,474
 $262
 $4,736
 $3,920
 $(1,684) $2,236
The changes in the net of tax balances of each component of AOCI are as follows:
  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  June 30, 2018
  Adjustments Adjustments
  
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total
Beginning balance $11,617
 $4,013
 $(6,805) $8,825
 $3,946
 $1,953
 $(6,452) $(553)
Other comprehensive net gain (loss) reclassifications (8,056) 2,089
 491
 (5,476) (385) 3,359
 (48) 2,926
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 
 (516) 92
 (424) 
 274
 278
 552
Other comprehensive income (loss) (8,056) 1,573
 583
 (5,900) (385) 3,633
 230
 3,478
Ending balance $3,561
 $5,586
 $(6,222) $2,925
 $3,561
 $5,586
 $(6,222) $2,925
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 July 1, 2017 March 31, 2018
 Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Unrealized
Derivative
Instrument
 Defined
Benefit
Pension Plan
 Total
Beginning balance $(5,932) $2,680
 $(9,621) $(12,873) $673
 $(255) $(10,791) $(10,373) $6,445
 $3,086
 $(6,078) $3,453
 $3,946
 $1,953
 $(6,452) $(553)
Other comprehensive net gain (loss) reclassifications 5,811
 (781) (621) 4,409
 (794) 2,360
 212
 1,778
 5,172
 240
 (822) 4,590
 7,671
 1,270
 (539) 8,402
Net (gain) loss reclassified to earnings 
 153
 174
 327
 
 (53) 511
 458
 
 687
 95
 782
 
 790
 186
 976
Other comprehensive income (loss) 5,811
 (628) (447) 4,736
 (794) 2,307
 723
 2,236
 5,172
 927
 (727) 5,372
 7,671
 2,060
 (353) 9,378
Ending balance $(121) $2,052
 $(10,068) $(8,137) $(121) $2,052
 $(10,068) $(8,137) $11,617
 $4,013
 $(6,805) $8,825
 $11,617
 $4,013
 $(6,805) $8,825
 

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The effect on certain line items in the Consolidated Statements of Income of amounts reclassified out of AOCI are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements
of Income
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
Affected Line Item in the
Consolidated Statements
of Income
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 
Derivative instruments  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
Currency exchange contracts gain (loss) $273
 $(58) $(1,031) $679
 Revenue $16
 $(1,146) $601
 $(1,304) Revenue
Interest rate swap contracts gain (loss) 422
 (182) 661
 (598) Interest expense, net 709
 220
 1,293
 239
 Interest expense, net
Income tax benefit (expense) (179) 87
 96
 (28) Income tax provision (benefit) (158) 239
 (413) 275
 Income tax provision (benefit)
Total net gain (loss) on derivative instruments 516
 (153) (274) 53
 Net income 567
 (687) 1,481
 (790) Net income
Defined benefit pension plan  
  
  
  
  
Defined benefit pension plan 1
  
  
  
  
  
Actuarial loss 
 (75) 
 (146) Cost of sales
Actuarial loss (71) (136) (217) (399) Cost of sales 
 (38) 
 (75) Selling and marketing
Actuarial loss (38) (70) (113) (207) Selling and marketing 
 (24) 
 (46) General and administrative
Actuarial loss (22) (43) (68) (125) General and administrative (137) 
 (274) 
 Other income (expense), net
Total actuarial loss (131) (249) (398) (731) Income before income taxes (137) (137) (274) (267) Income before income taxes
Income tax benefit 39
 75
 120
 220
 Income tax provision (benefit) 42
 42
 83
 81
 Income tax provision (benefit)
Total net loss on pension plan (92) (174) (278) (511) Net income (95) (95) (191) (186) Net income
Total net of tax reclassifications out of AOCI included in net income $424
 $(327) $(552) $(458)   $472
 $(782) $1,290
 $(976)  
  
1
Change in classification of actuarial loss on defined benefit pension plan related to the adoption of ASU No. 2017-07 in fiscal year 2019. See Note 2 for additional information on the impact of adoption.
NOTE 1516          BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION 
Our Chief Executive Officer (the Chief Operating Decision Maker) regularly reviews financial information for our two operatingreportable segments, Test & Simulation and Sensors. Test provides testing& Simulation manufactures and sells equipment systemsand related software and services which are used by customers to the ground vehicles, materialscharacterize a product's mechanical properties or performance. Sensors manufactures and structures sectors. Sensors provides high performancesells high-performance sensors for acceleration,which provide measurements of vibration, pressure, position, vibration, motion, pressureforce and force measurement.sound in a variety of applications. 
In evaluating each segment's performance, our Chief Executive Officer focuses on income from operations. This measure excludes interest income and expense, income taxes and other non-operating items. Corporate expenses, including costs associated with various support functions such as human resources, information technology, legal, finance and accounting, and general and administrative costs are allocated to the reportable segments on the basis of revenue. The accounting policies of the

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reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. 29, 2018 and in Note 3 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The acquisition of PCB in fiscal year 2016 generated new opportunities to sell between our operating segments. Intersegment revenue is based on standard costs with reasonable mark-ups established between the reportable segments. All significant intersegment amounts are eliminated to arrive at consolidated financial results.

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Financial information by reportable segment is as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
Revenue                
Test $116,055
 $124,359
 $344,496
 $379,325
Test & Simulation $151,032
 $110,238
 $276,592
 $228,441
Sensors 79,000
 69,405
 236,501
 207,142
 82,375
 81,542
 160,325
 157,501
Intersegment eliminations (387) 
 (844) 
 (361) (457) (690) (457)
Total revenue $194,668
 $193,764
 $580,153
 $586,467
 $233,046
 $191,323
 $436,227
 $385,485
                
Income from operations                
Test $3,873
 $8,709
 $12,777
 $26,792
Test & Simulation $12,684
 $3,295
 $20,015
 $8,904
Sensors 12,398
 7,908
 36,623
 15,527
 11,504
 13,337
 22,138
 24,225
Intersegment eliminations (7) 
 (29) 
 (14) (22) (13) (22)
Total income from operations $16,264
 $16,617
 $49,371
 $42,319
 $24,174
 $16,610
 $42,140
 $33,107
NOTE 1617          RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED COSTS
Fiscal Year 2018 Restructuring
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, we initiated a Test & Simulation workforce reduction intended to simplify the organization and reduce the overall cost structure. No restructuring expenses were recognized in the three or six months ended March 30, 2019 or March 31, 2018 related to this restructuring action. As of March 30, 2019, we have incurred a total of $880 of pre-tax severance and related expense.

Fiscal Year 2017 Restructuring
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, we initiated a series of Test & Simulation workforce reductions and facility closures intended to increase organizational effectiveness, gain manufacturing efficiencies and provide cost savings that can be reinvested in our growth initiatives. These actions include the transfer of certain production operations in China to a contract manufacturing partner inthroughout fiscal year 2018.years 2018 and 2019. As a result, induring the three and ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 2019, we recorded $0 and $130 of pre-tax severance and related expense, respectively. During the three and six months ended March 31, 2018, we recorded $715$321 and $1,129$414 of pre-tax severance and related expense, respectively, and $24$25 and $211$187 of pre-tax facility closure costs, respectively. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, we have incurred a total of $4,262$4,871 of pre-tax expense, including $4,028$4,579 and $234$292 of pre-tax expense related to severance and facility closure costs, respectively. For our fiscal year ending September 29, 2018, we expect to incur total expense of approximately $2,000 related to these restructuring actions. The majority of the expenses are expected to be paid in the first half of fiscal year 2019.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, in an effort to reduce costs and create economic efficiencies in Sensors, we initiated plans to close our Machida, Japan sales office in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. In the three months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded an immaterial adjustment to the severance and related expense reported in previous periods. In the nine months ended June 30, 2018, we recorded $3 of pre-tax severance and related expense. As of June 30, 2018, we have incurred a total of $133 of pre-tax severance and related expense. We expect to incur additional pre-tax severance and related expense of approximately $40. The majority of the expenses are expected to be paid in fiscal year 2018 and the first half of fiscal year 2019.
Fiscal Year 2016 Restructuring
During fiscal year 2016, we initiated plans to reduce costs in Sensors by closing our Machida, Japan manufacturing facility in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017. We recorded no restructuring expenses in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 and $92 and $1,036 in the three and nine months ended July 1, 2017, respectively. As of June 30, 2018, we have incurred a total of $1,964 of pre-tax expense, including $1,444 and $520 related to severance and facility closure costs, respectively. The remaining severance and facility closing costs are expected to be paid during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018.
Fiscal Year 2014 Restructuring
During fiscal year 2014, we initiated workforce and other cost reduction actions at certain of our Test locations in the U.S. and Europe. No restructuring expenses were recognized during the three or nine months ended June 30, 2018 or July 1, 2017 related to these restructuring actions.

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Restructuring expenses included in our Consolidated Statements of Income for allthe above restructuring actions are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
 Test Sensors Total Test Sensors Total 
Test &
Simulation
 Test &
Simulation
 Test &
Simulation
 Test &
Simulation
Cost of sales $386
 $
 $386
 $
 $67
 $67
 $
 $304
 $117
 $424
Selling and marketing 158
 (4) 154
 
 10
 10
 
 
 
 
General and administrative 52
 
 52
 
 15
 15
 
 42
 13
 177
Research and development 143
 
 143
 
 
 
Total restructuring expense $739
 $(4) $735
 $
 $92
 $92
 $
 $346
 $130
 $601

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  Nine Months Ended
  June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017
  Test Sensors Total Test Sensors Total
Cost of sales $810
 $
 $810
 $
 $647
 $647
Selling and marketing 158
 3
 161
 
 136
 136
General and administrative 229
 
 229
 
 253
 253
Research and development 143
 
 143
 
 
 
Total restructuring expense $1,340
 $3
 $1,343
 $
 $1,036
 $1,036

Restructuring expense accruals included in payroll and related costs in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for allthe above restructuring actions are as follows:
 2017 2016 2014   2018 2017
 Test Sensors Sensors Test Total Test &
Simulation
 Test &
Simulation
Balance, September 30, 2017 $2,899
 $120
 $209
 $734
 $3,962
Balance, September 29, 2018 $1,051
 $2,933
Restructuring expense 1,340
 3
 
 
 1,343
 
 130
Payments (1,451) (92) (62) (202) (1,807) (1,012) (3,058)
Other adjustments 74
 
 
 
 74
 (39) (5)
Currency translation 
 
 5
 (98) (93) 
 
Balance, June 30, 2018 $2,862
 $31
 $152
 $434
 $3,479
Balance, March 30, 2019 $
 $
Restructuring expense accruals
NOTE 18          BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
On November 21, 2018, we acquired all ownership interests of E2M for a cash purchase price of $80,287. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, E2M is a leading manufacturer of high force, electrically driven actuation systems, serving primarily the human-rated entertainment and training simulation markets. The acquisition of E2M expands our technology and product offerings for human-rated simulation systems and brings key regulatory approvals and customers in the flight simulation and entertainment markets. The transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. The acquired assets, liabilities and operating results have been included in our financial statements within Test & Simulation from the date of acquisition. During the three and six months ended March 30, 2019, we included $10,138 and $13,659, respectively, of revenue from E2M in our Consolidated Balance Sheets areStatements of Income. We funded the acquisition of E2M primarily with borrowings on our Revolving Credit Facility. Costs of $1,035 associated with the acquisition of E2M were expensed as follows:
  June 30,
2018
 September 30,
2017
Accrued payroll and related costs $3,257
 $3,485
Other accrued liabilities 99
 98
Other long-term liabilities 123
 379
Total severance and related costs $3,479
 $3,962
incurred. Pro forma information related to the acquisition of E2M has not been included as the impact on our consolidated results of operations was not considered material.

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The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value measurement of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, net of cash acquired, as of the date of acquisition:
 Fair Value Finite-Lived Intangible Asset Lives (Years)
Asset (Liability)   
  Accounts receivable$4,651
  
Unbilled accounts receivable1,518
  
  Inventories11,063
  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets123
  
  Property and equipment672
  
  Intangible assets   
Customer lists21,595
 15
Trademarks and trade names5,926
 15
Technology12,650
 15
Other intangible assets3,761
 4
Other long-term assets60
  
Purchased goodwill32,523
  
  Accounts payable(3,657)  
  Accrued payroll and related costs(1,328)  
Advance payments from customers(4,315)  
Accrued income taxes(290)  
Other accrued liabilities(127)  
Deferred income taxes(6,278)  
Net assets acquired$78,547
  
    
Supplemental information   
Consideration paid at closing$79,772
  
Post-closing purchase price adjustment515
  
Less: Cash acquired(1,740)  
Purchase price, net of cash acquired$78,547
  
The allocation of purchase price consideration is considered preliminary as of March 30, 2019 with provisional amounts primarily related to inventory, intangible assets, advanced payments to customers and certain tax related items included as our allocation process has not been finalized. We expect to finalize the allocation of purchase price as soon as possible, but no later than one year from the acquisition date.
Goodwill was calculated as the difference between the acquisition date fair value of the total purchase price consideration and the fair value of the net assets acquired and represents the future economic benefits that we expect to achieve as a result of the acquisition. This resulted in a purchase price in excess of the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. The purchase price also included the fair value of other assets that were not identifiable, not separately recognizable under accounting rules (e.g., assembled workforce) or of immaterial value. All of the goodwill was assigned to Test & Simulation. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.
The preliminary fair value of the acquired intangible assets was $43,932. The acquired intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful lives identified in the table above.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in nine sections:
 
Overview
Financial Results
Cash Flow Comparison
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
Critical Accounting Policies
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Other Matters
Forward-looking Statements

Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All dollar and share amounts are in thousands, unless otherwise noted.
Overview
MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of high performance test systemsCorporation's testing and sensors. Our testingsimulation hardware, software and softwareservice solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products and structures. Our high performancehigh-performance sensors provide controls formeasurements of vibration, pressure, position, force and sound in a variety of applications measuring acceleration, position, vibration, motion, pressure, force and sound.applications. As of September 30, 2017,29, 2018, we had 3,5003,400 employees and revenue of $787,955$778,032 for fiscal year 2017.2018.
Our goal isFurther globalization and expansion of many industries along with growth in emerging markets, such as China and India, provide a strong and vibrant market base from which we can grow revenue. We have aligned our organizational structure to be more flexible to the demands of globalized and volatile markets by adjusting our structure to be more cost effective and nimble in responding to our customers' needs. We are looking ahead to delivering distinctive business performance through our commitment to sustain profitable enterprise growth, consistently generate strong cash flowthe differentiated competitive advantage that comes from offering an innovative portfolio of Test & Simulation and deliver a strong return on invested capital to our shareholders by leveraging our leadership position in the researchSensors solutions that create value for customers and development and industrial global end markets for high-performance test systems and sensors. Our desire is to be the innovation leader in creating test and measurement solutions and to provideare delivered with total customer satisfaction. We believe we can create value for our customers by helping to enhance the precision, improve the reliability and create superior safety for their products, while reducing the delivery time to market. Our competitive advantages include our proprietary technology and advanced application expertise, our expansive global footprint with long-term customer relationships, our large installed base of testing equipment and our expanded presence in the rapidly growing sensors market. We believe these competitive advantages position us well in both the Test and Sensors markets to deliver profitable growth in the years ahead.
We are working toward our goals of sustained five to seven percent growth in annual revenue; three to four points of expanded earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA); and mid-teens for return on invested capital (ROIC). We believe the growth in our end markets, combined with four primary opportunities we are currently pursuing, will support these goals: 
Realize growth within the rapidly expanding Sensors market through an increase in our global market share and new product development;
Expand Test services offerings into our large installed base of Test equipment;
Capitalize on growth opportunities in the Test materials sector spurred by new manufacturing processes, focus on light-weight materials in aerospace and ground vehicle markets, and trends in energy exploration; and
Adapt our industry-leading ground vehicle testing applications to align with emerging trends in vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles and simulation.
We believe that our business model supports our growth objectives, provided that we continue to move aggressively to build our infrastructure, expand our offerings and execute on opportunities with our key customers around the world. In order to accelerate our revenue growth over the next five years, investments in infrastructure, sales support and field service capacity and capability are essential. 
Tax Cuts and Jobs ActAcquisition
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act) was signed into lawOn November 21, 2018, we acquired E2M Technologies B.V. (E2M) for a cash purchase price of $80,287. We funded the acquisition of E2M through borrowings on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act made numerous changes to U.S. federal corporate tax law and reduced our effective tax rate for fiscal year 2018 and future periods. Effective January 1, 2018, the Tax Act lowers the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and prompts various other changes to U.S. federal corporate tax law, including the establishment of a territorial-style system for taxing foreign-source income of domestic multinational corporations. We have completed our initial analysis to quantify the tax impacts of the Tax Act and have recorded

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an estimate of the impact in our fiscal year 2018 results.Revolving Credit Facility. See Note 1118 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion of the impactacquisition of E2M.
Financing
On November 21, 2018, we amended the Credit Agreement to increase the size of our Revolving Credit Facility from $120,000 to $150,000 and to extend the expiration date to July 5, 2022. The size of the Tax Act.
Restructuring Initiative
DuringRevolving Credit Facility was increased to finance the fourth quarterpurchase of fiscal year 2017, we initiated a series of Test workforce reductions and facility closures intended to increase organizational effectiveness, gain manufacturing efficiencies and provide cost savings that can be reinvested in our growth initiatives. These actions include the transfer of certain production operations in China to a contract manufacturing partner in fiscal year 2018. As a result, we recorded $739 and $1,340 of pre-tax restructuring expense in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.E2M. See Note 169 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion of restructuring initiatives.the amendment to the Credit Agreement.
Foreign Currency
Approximately 70% of our revenue has historically been derived from customers outside of the U.S. Our financial results are principally exposed to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the Euro, the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan. A change in foreign exchange rates could positively or negatively affect our reported financial results. The discussion below quantifies the impact of foreign currency translation on our financial results for the periods discussed.
Adoption of New Revenue Recognition Standard
In fiscal year 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), followed by related amendments (collectively, "the new revenue standard" or "ASC 606"). See Note 2 and Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the impact of this adoption on our Consolidated Income Statements and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Terms
The terms "MTS," "we," "us," "the Company,"Company" or "our" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless the context otherwise requires, refer to MTS Systems Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

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Financial Results
Total Company 
Results of Operations
The following table comparestables compare results of operations, separately identifying the estimated impact of currency translation, the acquisition of E2M in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and restructuring costs incurred in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.2019.
 Three Months Ended 
Three Months Ended1
  
 Estimated  
  
 Estimated  

 June 30,
2018
 Business
Change
 Restructuring Currency
Translation
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 Business
Change
 
Acquisition2
 Currency
Translation
 March 31,
2018
Revenue $194,668
 $(3,878) $
 $4,782
 $193,764
 $233,046
 $37,302
 $10,138
 $(5,717) $191,323
Cost of sales 118,384
 (3,364) 386
 3,154
 118,208
 145,696
 25,891
 7,260
 (3,953) 116,498
Gross profit 76,284
 (514) (386) 1,628
 75,556
 87,350
 11,411
 2,878
 (1,764) 74,825
Gross margin 39.2%  
    
 39.0% 37.5%  
    
 39.1%
                    
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
  
  
    
  
Selling and marketing 32,171
 (474) 154
 634
 31,857
 33,395
 3,229
 319
 (750) 30,597
General and administrative 19,081
 (6) 52
 309
 18,726
 22,105
 1,535
 1,875
 (297) 18,992
Research and development 8,768
 199
 143
 70
 8,356
 7,676
 (1,229) 348
 (69) 8,626
Total operating expenses 60,020
 (281) 349
 1,013
 58,939
 63,176
 3,535
 2,542
 (1,116) 58,215
Income from operations $16,264
 $(233) $(735) $615
 $16,617
 $24,174
 $7,876
 $336
 $(648) $16,610
  
Six Months Ended1
   
 Estimated  
  March 30,
2019
 Business
Change
 
Acquisition / Restructuring3
 Currency
Translation
 March 31,
2018
Revenue $436,227
 $45,243
 $13,659
 $(8,160) $385,485
Cost of sales 270,572
 33,553
 10,193
 (5,906) 232,732
Gross profit 165,655
 11,690
 3,466
 (2,254) 152,753
Gross margin 38.0%  
    
 39.6%
           
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
Selling and marketing 65,484
 3,453
 410
 (1,004) 62,625
General and administrative 43,183
 972
 3,208
 (551) 39,554
Research and development 14,848
 (3,085) 558
 (92) 17,467
Total operating expenses 123,515
 1,340
 4,176
 (1,647) 119,646
Income from operations $42,140
 $10,350
 $(710) $(607) $33,107
1
Financial results for fiscal year 2019 are presented in accordance with the new revenue standard adopted in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Prior period results have not been restated to reflect this change. The three and six months ended March 30, 2019 include a favorable impact on income from operations related to the ASC 606 adoption of $2,841 and $3,291, respectively. While we do not expect the adoption of the new revenue standard to have a significant impact on annual operating results, we do expect that it will have an impact on the timing of revenue recognition in interim periods.
2
The Acquisition column includes revenues and costs from the acquisition of E2M and costs incurred as part of the acquisition of E2M.
3
The Acquisition / Restructuring column includes revenues and costs from the acquisition of E2M, costs incurred as part of the acquisition of E2M and restructuring costs.
See Notes 3, 17 and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on the new revenue standard, restructuring and related costs, and the E2M acquisition, respectively.

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Revenue                
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Revenue $233,046
 $191,323
 $41,723
 21.8% $436,227
 $385,485
 $50,742
 13.2%
Revenue for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased 21.8% and 13.2%, respectively, primarily driven by growth in both the Test & Simulation and Sensors businesses, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Test & Simulation revenue for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased $40,794 and $48,151, respectively, primarily driven by growth in equipment volume from conversion of robust beginning-of-year backlog across all sectors and strong current-year order volume and the acquisition of E2M in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The increase was partially offset by the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Sensors revenue for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased $833 and $2,824, respectively, primarily driven by continued growth in the Sensors position sector from ongoing strength in industrial and mobile hydraulics markets and growth in the Sensors test sector from a multi-year contract with the U.S. Department of Defense, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation and the E2M acquisition, revenue increased 19.5% and 11.7%, respectively.
Gross Profit                
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Gross profit $87,350
 $74,825
 $12,525
 16.7% $165,655
 $152,753
 $12,902
 8.4%
Gross margin 37.5% 39.1% (1.6) ppts 38.0% 39.6% (1.6) ppts
Gross profit for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased 16.7% and 8.4%, respectively, primarily driven by revenue growth in Test & Simulation and the gross profit contribution from the E2M acquisition. This increase was partially offset by increased compensation expense, revenue mix between Test & Simulation and Sensors, the E2M inventory acquisition adjustment of $539 and $984, respectively, and the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Gross margin rate declined 1.6 percentage points in both periods primarily due to increased compensation expense, revenue mix between Test & Simulation and Sensors, and the E2M inventory acquisition adjustment. This decrease was partially offset by favorable leverage on higher revenue volume and strong project execution. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the E2M acquisition, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, gross profit increased 14.8% and 7.4% and the gross margin rate declined 1.6 and 1.5 percentage points, respectively.
Selling and Marketing Expense              
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Selling and marketing $33,395
 $30,597
 $2,798
 9.1% $65,484
 $62,625
 $2,859
 4.6%
% of revenue 14.3% 16.0%  
  
 15.0% 16.2%  
  
Selling and marketing expense for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased 9.1% and 4.6%, respectively, primarily due to increased compensation and commissions expense to support sales growth and the addition of E2M expenses, partially offset by the favorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation and E2M expenses, selling and marketing expense increased 10.6% and 5.5%, respectively.

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  Nine Months Ended
   
 Estimated  
  June 30,
2018
 Business
Change
 Restructuring Currency
Translation
 July 1,
2017
Revenue $580,153
 $(24,794) $
 $18,480
 $586,467
Cost of sales 351,116
 (20,951) 810
 12,666
 358,591
Gross profit 229,037
 (3,843) (810) 5,814
 227,876
Gross margin 39.5%  
    
 38.9%
           
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
Selling and marketing 94,796
 (889) 161
 2,570
 92,954
General and administrative 58,635
 (8,992) 229
 1,093
 66,305
Research and development 26,235
 (470) 143
 264
 26,298
Total operating expenses 179,666
 (10,351) 533
 3,927
 185,557
Income from operations $49,371
 $6,508
 $(1,343) $1,887
 $42,319

General and Administrative Expense            
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
General and administrative $22,105
 $18,992
 $3,113
 16.4% $43,183
 $39,554
 $3,629
 9.2%
% of revenue 9.5% 9.9%  
  
 9.9% 10.3%  
  
General and administrative expense for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased 16.4% and 9.2%, respectively, primarily due to the addition of E2M expenses, acquisition-related expenses, higher compensation expense in Sensors and increased professional fees, partially offset by lower compensation expense in Test & Simulation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, E2M expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, general and administrative expense increased 8.3% and 2.9%, respectively.
Research and Development Expense             
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Research and development $7,676
 $8,626
 $(950) (11.0)% $14,848
 $17,467
 $(2,619) (15.0)%
% of revenue 3.3% 4.5%  
  
 3.4% 4.5%  
  
Research and development (R&D) expense for the three months ended March 30, 2019 declined 11.0% primarily due to lower compensation expense in Test & Simulation, partially offset by the addition of E2M expenses. Excluding the impact of currency translation and E2M expenses, R&D expense decreased 14.2%.
R&D expense for the six months ended March 30, 2019 declined 15.0% primarily due to lower compensation expense in Test & Simulation due in part to the shift of internal resources to capital projects, partially offset by the addition of E2M expenses and continued investment in new product development in Sensors. Excluding the impact of currency translation and E2M expenses, R&D expense decreased 17.7%.
Income from Operations             
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Income from operations $24,174
 $16,610
 $7,564
 45.5% $42,140
 $33,107
 $9,033
 27.3%
% of revenue 10.4% 8.7%  
  
 9.7% 8.6%  
  
Income from operations for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased 45.5% and 27.3%, respectively, primarily due to increased gross profit on higher revenue volume and the impact of the E2M acquisition, partially offset by higher compensation expense and acquisition-related expenses. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the E2M acquisition, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, income from operations increased 44.4% and 28.9%, respectively.
Interest Expense, Net                
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Interest expense, net $7,368
 $6,708
 $660
 9.8% $14,186
 $13,512
 $674
 5.0%
Interest expense, net for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 increased primarily due to an increase in interest expense on the revolving credit facility, which was partially offset by a reduction in interest expense related to lower balances on the tranche B term loan, as well as current year gains on interest rate swaps.

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Other Income (Expense), Net              
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Other income (expense), net $270
 $274
 $(4) (1.5)% $319
 $51
 $268
 525.5%
Other income (expense), net remained flat for the three months ended March 30, 2019.
The increase in other income (expense), net for the six months ended March 30, 2019 was primarily driven by a relative decrease in losses on foreign currency transactions.
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)              
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Income tax provision (benefit) $2,916
 $1,738
 $1,178
 67.8% $3,612
 $(21,943) $25,555
 116.5%
Effective tax rate 17.1% 17.1%  
  
 12.8% (111.7)%  
  
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 30, 2019 was flat.
The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 30, 2019 increased primarily due to certain discrete benefits of $25,378 in the prior year for the estimated impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act). The current year also includes a certain discrete tax benefit of $1,293 related to the Tax Act. Excluding the impact of these discrete benefits, the effective tax rate for the six months ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 would have been 17.3% and 17.5%, respectively.
Net Income                
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Net income $14,160
 $8,438
 $5,722
 67.8% $24,661
 $41,589
 $(16,928) (40.7)%
Diluted earnings per share $0.73
 $0.44
 $0.29
 65.9% $1.27
 $2.16
 $(0.89) (41.2)%
Net income and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 30, 2019 increased primarily due to higher income from operations.
Net income and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended March 30, 2019 decreased primarily due to an increase in the effective tax rate, partially offset by higher income from operations.

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Segment Results
Test & Simulation Segment 
Results of Operations 
The following tables compare results of operations for Test & Simulation, separately identifying the estimated impact of currency translation, the acquisition of E2M in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and restructuring costs incurred in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our reportable segments.
  
Three Months Ended1
    Estimated  
  March 30,
2019
 Business
Change
 
Acquisition2
 Currency
Translation
 March 31,
2018
Revenue $151,032
 $34,007
 $10,138
 $(3,351) $110,238
Cost of sales 103,742
 23,110
 7,260
 (2,639) 76,011
Gross profit 47,290
 10,897
 2,878
 (712) 34,227
Gross margin 31.3%  
    
 31.0%
           
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
Selling and marketing 18,515
 2,626
 319
 (389) 15,959
General and administrative 12,816
 410
 1,875
 (211) 10,742
Research and development 3,275
 (1,299) 348
 (5) 4,231
Total operating expenses 34,606
 1,737
 2,542
 (605) 30,932
Income from operations $12,684
 $9,160
 $336
 $(107) $3,295
  
Six Months Ended1
    Estimated  
  March 30,
2019
 Business
Change
 
Acquisition / Restructuring3
 Currency
Translation
 March 31,
2018
Revenue $276,592
 $39,352
 $13,659
 $(4,860) $228,441
Cost of sales 189,757
 28,528
 10,193
 (4,039) 155,075
Gross profit 86,835
 10,824
 3,466
 (821) 73,366
Gross margin 31.4%  
    
 32.1%
           
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
Selling and marketing 35,863
 2,227
 410
 (495) 33,721
General and administrative 24,887
 274
 3,208
 (428) 21,833
Research and development 6,070
 (3,390) 558
 (6) 8,908
Total operating expenses 66,820
 (889) 4,176
 (929) 64,462
Income from operations $20,015
 $11,713
 $(710) $108
 $8,904
1
Financial results for fiscal year 2019 are presented in accordance with the new revenue standard adopted in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Prior period results have not been restated to reflect this change. The three and six months ended March 30, 2019 include a favorable impact on income from operations related to the ASC 606 adoption of $2,841 and $3,291, respectively. While we do not expect the adoption of the new revenue standard to have a significant impact on annual operating results, we do expect that it will have an impact on the timing of revenue recognition in interim periods.
2
The Acquisition column includes revenues and costs from the acquisition of E2M and costs incurred as part of the acquisition of E2M.
3
The Acquisition / Restructuring column includes revenues and costs from the acquisition of E2M, costs incurred as part of the acquisition of E2M and restructuring costs.

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See Notes 3, 17 and 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on the new revenue standard, restructuring and related costs. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, we completed the acquisition of PCB Group, Inc. (PCB). As a result of the PCB acquisition, we incurred certain non-recurring costs during fiscal year 2017 including acquisition integration costs, and a fair value adjustment on acquired PCB inventory (PCBthe E2M acquisition, inventory adjustment).
Revenuerespectively.
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Revenue $194,668
 $193,764
 $904
 0.5% $580,153
 $586,467
 $(6,314) (1.1)%
Revenue                
  Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended    
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Revenue $151,032
 $110,238
 $40,794
 37.0% $276,592
 $228,441
 $48,151
 21.1%
Revenue for the three and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 increased 0.5%37.0% and 21.1%, respectively, primarily driven by growth in our Sensors businessequipment volume across all sectors from conversion of robust beginning-of-year backlog and strong current-year order volume and the acquisition of E2M in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The increase was partially offset by the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation and the E2M acquisition, revenue increased 30.8% and 17.2%, respectively. 
Gross Profit                
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Gross profit $47,290
 $34,227
 $13,063
 38.2% $86,835
 $73,366
 $13,469
 18.4%
Gross margin 31.3% 31.0% 0.3
 ppts 31.4% 32.1% (0.7) ppts
Gross profit for the three months ended March 30, 2019 increased 38.2% primarily due to higher revenue volume and the gross profit contribution from the E2M acquisition, partially offset by increased compensation expense. Gross margin rate increased 0.3 percentage points primarily driven by higher revenue volume, strong project execution and the favorable impact of currency translation, partially offset by lower Test revenue. Sensors revenue increased $9,595 primarily driven by continued growth incompensation expense and the Sensors position sector and continued momentum from new opportunities in the Sensors test sector, along with broad demand across the remaining Sensors sectors. Test revenue decreased $8,304 primarily driven by a decline in equipment volume resulting from weakness in the ground vehicles sector that continues to operate in a rapidly changing environment. Current year Test revenue was also impacted by higher custom project backlog which takes longer to convert to revenue, partially offset by continued growth in the Test materials sector.$539 E2M acquisition inventory adjustment. Excluding the impact of currency translation, revenue decreased 2.0%.the E2M acquisition, and prior year restructuring costs, gross profit increased 30.7% and gross margin rate remained flat.
RevenueGross profit for the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 increased 18.4% primarily due to higher revenue volume and the gross profit contribution from the E2M acquisition, partially offset by increased compensation expense. Gross margin rate declined 1.1%0.7 percentage points primarily driven by lower Test revenue,increased compensation expense and the $984 E2M acquisition inventory adjustment, partially offset by growth in our Sensors businesshigher revenue volume, strong project execution and the favorable impact of currency translation. Test revenue decreased $34,829 primarily driven by a decline in equipment volume resulting from weakness in the ground vehicles sector that continues to operate in a rapidly changing environment. Current year Test revenue was also impacted by higher custom project backlog which takes longer to convert to revenue, partially offset by continued growth in the Test materials sector. Sensors revenue increased $29,359 primarily driven by continued growth in the Sensors position sector and continued momentum from new opportunities in the Sensors test sector, along with broad demand across the remaining Sensors sectors. Excluding the impact of currency translation, revenue decreased 4.2%.
Gross Profitthe E2M acquisition, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, gross profit increased 14.1% and gross margin rate declined 0.9 percentage points.
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Gross profit $76,284
 $75,556
 $728
 1.0% $229,037
 $227,876
 $1,161
 0.5%
Gross margin 39.2% 39.0% 0.2
 ppts 39.5% 38.9% 0.6
 ppts
Gross profit
Selling and Marketing Expense              
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Selling and marketing $18,515
 $15,959
 $2,556
 16.0% $35,863
 $33,721
 $2,142
 6.4%
% of revenue 12.3% 14.5%     13.0% 14.8%    
Selling and marketing expense for the three and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 increased 1.0%16.0% and 6.4%, respectively, primarily driven bydue higher Sensors revenue volume,commissions and compensation expense, as well as the addition of E2M expenses, partially offset by lower Test revenue volume. Gross margin ratethe favorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation and E2M expenses, selling and marketing expense increased 0.2 percentage points primarily due to leverage on16.5% and 6.6%, respectively.

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increased Sensors revenue volume and cost containment measures in Test, partially offset by the lower contribution from product mix and unfavorable leverage on lower Test revenue volume. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, gross profit declined 1.2% and the gross margin rate increased 0.3 percentage points.
Gross profit for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 0.5% primarily driven by increased Sensors revenue volume and the prior year impact of the PCB acquisition inventory adjustment of $7,975, partially offset by reduced Test revenue volume. Gross margin rate increased 0.6 percentage points primarily due to the prior year impact from the PCB acquisition inventory adjustment and leverage on increased Sensors revenue volume, partially offset by the lower contribution from product mix and unfavorable leverage on lower Test revenue volume. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, gross profit declined 5.4% and the gross margin rate declined 0.5 percentage points.
Selling and Marketing Expense
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Selling and marketing $32,171
 $31,857
 $314
 1.0% $94,796
 $92,954
 $1,842
 2.0%
% of Revenue 16.5% 16.4%  
  
 16.3% 15.8%  
  
Selling and marketing expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased 1.0% primarily due to the unfavorable impact of currency translation and increased compensation and commission expenses in Sensors, partially offset by lower bad debt expense and cost containment measures in Test. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, prior year China investigation expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, selling and marketing expense decreased 1.0%.
Selling and marketing expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 2.0% primarily driven by increased compensation and commission expenses in Sensors and the unfavorable impact of currency translation, partially offset by lower commission expense and cost containment measures in Test. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, prior year China investigation expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, selling and marketing expense was flat.
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative ExpenseGeneral and Administrative Expense             
 Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)

 $ % $ % $ % $ %
General and administrative $19,081
 $18,726
 $355
 1.9% $58,635
 $66,305
 $(7,670) (11.6)% $12,816
 $10,742
 $2,074
 19.3% $24,887
 $21,833
 $3,054
 14.0%
% of Revenue 9.8% 9.7%  
  
 10.1% 11.3%  
  
% of revenue 8.5% 9.7%     9.0% 9.6%    
 
General and administrative expense for the three and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 increased 1.9%19.3% and 14.0%, respectively, primarily due to an increase in professional feesdriven by the addition of E2M expenses and the unfavorable impact of currency translation,acquisition-related expenses, partially offset by prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses.lower compensation expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, prior year China investigationE2M expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, general and administrative expense increased 3.1%.4.2% and 2.1%, respectively.
General and administrative
Research and Development Expense             
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Research and development $3,275
 $4,231
 $(956) (22.6)% $6,070
 $8,908
 $(2,838) (31.9)%
% of revenue 2.2% 3.8%     2.2% 3.9%    
R&D expense for the ninethree months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018 decreased 11.6%2019 declined 22.6% primarily due to prior year China investigation expenses of $8,300 and prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses of $2,402,lower compensation expense, partially offset by an increase in professional fees and the unfavorable impactaddition of currency translation.E2M expenses. Excluding the impact of currency translation prior year PCB acquisition integrationand E2M expenses, prior year China investigation expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, general and administrativeR&D expense increased 3.5%decreased 30.7%.

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Research and Development Expense
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Research and development $8,768
 $8,356
 $412
 4.9% $26,235
 $26,298
 $(63) (0.2)%
% of Revenue 4.5% 4.3%  
  
 4.5% 4.5%  
  
Research and development (R&D)R&D expense for the threesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018 increased 4.9%2019 declined 31.9% primarily due to continued investment in product development in Sensors,the shift of internal resources to capital projects and lower compensation expense, partially offset by cost containment measures in Test.the addition of E2M expenses. Excluding the impact of currency translation prior year China investigationand E2M expenses, and current year restructuring costs, R&D expense increased 2.8%.
R&D expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 declined 0.2% primarily due to prior year focused R&D spending to meet certain Test market needs and cost containment measures in Test, partially offset by continued investment in product development in Sensors. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, R&D expense decreased 0.9%38.1%.
Income from Operations
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Income from operations $16,264
 $16,617
 $(353) (2.1)% $49,371
 $42,319
 $7,052
 16.7%
% of Revenue 8.4% 8.6%  
  
 8.5% 7.2%  
  
Income from Operations              
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Income from operations $12,684
 $3,295
 $9,389
 284.9% $20,015
 $8,904
 $11,111
 124.8%
% of revenue 8.4% 3.0%     7.2% 3.9%    
Income from operations for the three and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018 declined 2.1%2019 increased 284.9% and 124.8%, respectively, primarily due to the lowerincreased gross margin contribution from product mix, unfavorable leverageprofit on lower Testhigher revenue volume and continued investment in product development in Sensors,operational productivity, partially offset by leverage on volume growth in Sensors.higher compensation expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the prior year PCBE2M acquisition, inventory adjustment, prior year non-recurring PCB acquisition integration expenses, prior year China investigation expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, income from operations decreased 7.9%.
Income from operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 16.7% primarily driven by leverage on volume growth in Sensors, prior year China investigation expenses of $8,980, prior year impact from the PCB acquisition inventory adjustment of $7,975,242.1% and prior year non-recurring PCB acquisition integration expenses of $2,955. The increase was partially offset by the lower gross margin contribution from product mix, unfavorable leverage on lower Test revenue volume, and an increase in professional fees. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment, prior year non-recurring PCB acquisition integration expenses, prior year China investigation expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, income from operations decreased 22.8%.
Interest Expense, Net
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Interest expense, net $6,249
 $7,711
 $(1,462) (19.0)% $19,761
 $22,409
 $(2,648) (11.8)%
Interest expense, net for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 decreased primarily due to reduced interest rates on the tranche B term loan facility as a result of the debt repricing completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017, lower current year average debt outstanding and current year gains on interest rate swaps.116.9%, respectively.

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Other Income (Expense), Net
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Other income (expense), net $30
 $(923) $953
 103.3% $81
 $(1,086) $1,167
 107.5%
The increase in other income (expense), net for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily driven by a relative decrease in losses on foreign currency transactions.
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Income tax provision (benefit) $1,066
 $(2,627) $3,693
 140.6% $(20,877) $(690) $(20,187) (2,925.7)%
Effective tax rate 10.6% (32.9)%  
  
 (70.3)% (3.7)%  
  
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased primarily due to certain prior year discrete benefits of $2,801 which consisted of additional U.S. tax benefits for prior fiscal years associated with domestic manufacturing, deductible PCB acquisition-related expenses and U.S. R&D tax credit. Excluding the impact of these discrete benefits, the effective tax rate for the three months ended July 1, 2017 was 2.2%. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to higher earnings before taxes and a less favorable mix of geographic earnings, partially offset by the lower U.S. corporate tax rate under the Tax Act. Current year earnings in foreign jurisdictions are generally taxed at higher rates relative to domestic earnings as a result of the Tax Act.
The effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 decreased primarily due to certain discrete benefits of $25,378 from the estimated impact of the Tax Act. The discrete benefits primarily related to $32,264 of estimated benefit from the remeasurement of our estimated net deferred tax liabilities, partially offset by $6,886 of estimated expense associated with the mandatory deemed repatriation tax. The nine months ended July 1, 2017 included certain discrete benefits of $2,801 which consisted of additional U.S. tax benefits for prior fiscal years associated with domestic manufacturing, deductible PCB acquisition-related expenses and U.S. R&D tax credit. Excluding the impact of these discrete benefits, the effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2017 would have been 15.2% and 11.2%, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to higher earnings before taxes, partially offset by the lower U.S. corporate tax rate under the Tax Act.
Net Income
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)

   $ %   $ %
Net income $8,979
 $10,610
 $(1,631) (15.4)% $50,568
 $19,514
 $31,054
 159.1%
Diluted earnings per share $0.47
 $0.55
 $(0.08) (14.5)% $2.62
 $1.02
 $1.60
 156.9%
Net income and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 decreased due to an increase in the effective tax rate and higher operating expenses, partially offset by increased gross profit.
Net income and diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased due to a reduction in the effective tax rate driven by discrete benefits stemming from the Tax Act, as well as lower operating expenses and increased gross profit.

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Results of Operations
The following table comparestables compare results of operations for Test,Sensors, separately identifying the estimated impact of currency translation and restructuring costs incurred in fiscal year 2018.translation. See Note 1516 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our operatingreportable segments.
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
   Estimated    
 Estimated  
 June 30,
2018
 Business
Change
 Restructuring Currency
Translation
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 Business
Change
 Currency
Translation
 March 31,
2018
Revenue $116,055
 $(10,949) $
 $2,645
 $124,359
 $82,375
 $3,199
 $(2,366) $81,542
Cost of sales 79,475
 (6,121) 386
 1,970
 83,240
 42,301
 2,693
 (1,314) 40,922
Gross profit 36,580
 (4,828) (386) 675
 41,119
 40,074
 506
 (1,052) 40,620
Gross margin 31.5%  
    
 33.1% 48.6%  
  
 49.8%
                  
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
Selling and marketing 17,479
 (776) 158
 317
 17,780
 14,880
 603
 (361) 14,638
General and administrative 10,921
 441
 52
 219
 10,209
 9,289
 1,125
 (86) 8,250
Research and development 4,307
 (263) 143
 6
 4,421
 4,401
 70
 (64) 4,395
Total operating expenses 32,707
 (598) 353
 542
 32,410
 28,570
 1,798
 (511) 27,283
Income from operations $3,873
 $(4,230) $(739) $133
 $8,709
Income (loss) from operations $11,504
 $(1,292) $(541) $13,337

 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended
   Estimated    
 Estimated  
 June 30,
2018
 Business
Change
 Restructuring Currency
Translation
 July 1,
2017
 March 30,
2019
 Business
Change
 Currency
Translation
 March 31,
2018
Revenue $344,496
 $(45,194) $
 $10,365
 $379,325
 $160,325
 $6,124
 $(3,300) $157,501
Cost of sales 234,550
 (21,063) 810
 8,165
 246,638
 81,492
 5,267
 (1,867) 78,092
Gross profit 109,946
 (24,131) (810) 2,200
 132,687
 78,833
 857
 (1,433) 79,409
Gross margin 31.9%  
    
 35.0% 49.2%  
  
 50.4%
                  
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
Selling and marketing 51,200
 (2,450) 158
 1,304
 52,188
 29,621
 1,226
 (509) 28,904
General and administrative 32,754
 (7,040) 229
 733
 38,832
 18,296
 698
 (123) 17,721
Research and development 13,215
 (1,821) 143
 18
 14,875
 8,778
 305
 (86) 8,559
Total operating expenses 97,169
 (11,311) 530
 2,055
 105,895
 56,695
 2,229
 (718) 55,184
Income from operations $12,777
 $(12,820) $(1,340) $145
 $26,792
Income (loss) from operations $22,138
 $(1,372) $(715) $24,225
Revenue

 
 Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended    
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Revenue $116,055
 $124,359
 $(8,304) (6.7)% $344,496
 $379,325
 $(34,829) (9.2)%
Revenue  
                
  Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended    
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased /(Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Revenue $82,375
 $81,542
 $833
 1.0% $160,325
 $157,501
 $2,824
 1.8%
Revenue for the three and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018 decreased 6.7%2019 increased 1.0% and 1.8%, respectively, primarily driven by a decline in equipment volume resulting from weakness in the ground vehicles sector that continues to operate in a rapidly changing environment. Current year Test revenue was also impacted by higher custom project backlog which takes longer to convert to revenue. This was partially offset by continued growth in the materialsSensors position sector from continued strength in industrial and the favorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, revenue decreased 8.8%. 

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Revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 decreased 9.2% primarily driven by a decline in equipment volume resulting from weakness in the ground vehicles sector that continues to operate in a rapidly changing environment. Current year Test revenue was also impacted by higher custom project backlog which takes longer to convert to revenue. This was partially offset by the favorable impact of currency translation, continuedmobile hydraulics markets and growth in the materialsSensors test sector and growth in service revenue. Excludingfrom a multi-year contract with the impactU.S. Department of currency translation, revenue decreased 11.9%. 
Gross Profit
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Gross profit $36,580
 $41,119
 $(4,539) (11.0)% $109,946
 $132,687
 $(22,741) (17.1)%
Gross margin 31.5% 33.1% (1.6) ppts 31.9% 35.0% (3.1) ppts
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2018 declined 11.0% primarily due to lower revenue volume and product mix. Gross margin rate declined 1.6 percentage points primarily driven by the lower contribution from product mix, unfavorable leverage on lower revenue volume, and current year restructuring costs, partially offset by the impact of lower compensation and warranty expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation and current year restructuring costs, gross profit declined 11.7% and gross margin rate declined 1.1 percentage points.
Gross profit for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 declined 17.1% primarily due to lower revenue volume. Gross margin rate declined 3.1 percentage points primarily driven by the lower contribution from product mix, unfavorable leverage on lower revenue volume, the unfavorable impact of currency translation, and current year restructuring costs. Excluding the impact of currency translation and current year restructuring costs, gross profit declined 18.2% and gross margin rate declined 2.5 percentage points.
Selling and Marketing Expense
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Selling and marketing $17,479
 $17,780
 $(301) (1.7)% $51,200
 $52,188
 $(988) (1.9)%
% of Revenue 15.1% 14.3%     14.9% 13.8%    
Selling and marketing expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 declined 1.7% primarily due to lower bad debt expense and cost containment measures,Defense, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses,revenue increased 3.9% in both periods.

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Gross Profit                
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Gross profit $40,074
 $40,620
 $(546) (1.3)% $78,833
 $79,409
 $(576) (0.7)%
Gross margin 48.6% 49.8% (1.2) ppts 49.2% 50.4% (1.2) ppts
Gross profit for the three and current year restructuring costs, sellingsix months ended March 30, 2019 declined 1.3% and marketing0.7%, respectively, primarily due to the unfavorable impact of currency translation and increased compensation expense, decreased 4.1%.partially offset by increased revenue volume. Gross margin rate declined 1.2 percentage points in both periods primarily driven by increased compensation expense during the ramp-up of manufacturing capacity to support both new products and growth in order volume in a tight labor market. Excluding the impact of currency translation, gross profit increased 1.2% and 1.1%, respectively, and the gross margin rate declined 1.3 percentage points in both periods.
Selling and Marketing Expense             
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Selling and marketing $14,880
 $14,638
 $242
 1.7% $29,621
 $28,904
 $717
 2.5%
% of revenue 18.1% 18.0%     18.5% 18.4%    
Selling and marketing expense for the ninethree and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018 declined 1.9%2019 increased 1.7% and 2.5%, respectively, primarily duedriven by increased compensation from headcount additions to a decrease in commission expense and cost containment measures,support sales growth, partially offset by the unfavorablefavorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, selling and marketing expense decreased 3.9%.
Generalincreased 4.1% and Administrative Expense4.2%, respectively.
General and Administrative ExpenseGeneral and Administrative Expense             
 Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
 $ % $ % $ % $ %
General and administrative $10,921
 $10,209
 $712
 7.0% $32,754
 $38,832
 $(6,078) (15.7)% $9,289
 $8,250
 $1,039
 12.6% $18,296
 $17,721
 $575
 3.2%
% of Revenue 9.4% 8.2%     9.5% 10.2%    
% of revenue 11.3% 10.1%     11.4% 11.3%    
 
General and administrative expense for the three months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 increased 7.0%12.6% primarily driven by higher compensation expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation, general and administrative expense increased 13.6%.
General and administrative expense for the six months ended March 30, 2019 increased 3.2% primarily driven by higher professional fees and compensation expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation, general and administrative expense increased 3.9%.
Research and Development Expense             
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Research and development $4,401
 $4,395
 $6
 0.1% $8,778
 $8,559
 $219
 2.6%
% of revenue 5.3% 5.4%     5.5% 5.4%    
R&D expense for the three months ended March 30, 2019 was flat. R&D expense for the six months ended March 30, 2019 increased 2.6% primarily driven by continued investment in new product development. Excluding the impact of currency translation, R&D expense increased 1.6% and 3.6%, respectively.

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Income from Operations               
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
  March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased) March 30,
2019
 March 31,
2018
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Income from operations $11,504
 $13,337
 $(1,833) (13.7)% $22,138
 $24,225
 $(2,087) (8.6)%
% of revenue 14.0% 16.4%     13.8% 15.4%    
Income from operations for the three and six months ended March 30, 2019 declined 13.7% and 8.6%, respectively, primarily due to increased professional feescompensation expense and the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, general and administrative expense increased 5.9%.
General and administrative expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 declined 15.7% primarily due to prior year China investigation expenses of $8,300, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of currency translation and increased professional

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fees. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, general and administrative expense increased 4.1%.
Research and Development Expense
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Research and development $4,307
 $4,421
 $(114) (2.6)% $13,215
 $14,875
 $(1,660) (11.2)%
% of Revenue 3.7% 3.6%     3.8% 3.9%    
R&D expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 declined 2.6% primarily due to lower compensation expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, R&D expense decreased 5.2%.
R&D expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 declined 11.2% primarily due to prior year focused R&D spending to meet certain Test market needs and lower compensation expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, R&D expense decreased 10.8%.
Income from Operations
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Income from operations $3,873
 $8,709
 $(4,836) (55.5)% $12,777
 $26,792
 $(14,015) (52.3)%
% of Revenue 3.3% 7.0%     3.7% 7.1%    
Income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2018 declined 55.5% primarily due to the decrease in gross profit driven by the decline in equipment volume resulting from weakness in the ground vehicles sector and the lower contribution from product mix, as well as current year restructuring costs. The decrease was partially offset by cost containment measures. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, income from operations decreased 50.0%.
Income from operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 declined 52.3% primarily due to the decrease in gross profit driven by the decline in equipment volume resulting from weakness in the ground vehicles sector9.7% and the lower contribution from product mix, as well as current year restructuring costs. The decrease was partially offset by prior year China investigation expenses of $8,980, focused R&D spending to meet certain market needs in the prior year, and lower commission expense. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year China investigation expenses, and current year restructuring costs, income from operations decreased 60.9%.

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Sensors Segment
Results of Operations
The following table compares results of operations for Sensors, separately identifying the estimated impact of currency translation and restructuring costs incurred in fiscal year 2018. See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our operating segments.
  Three Months Ended
   
 Estimated  
  June 30,
2018
 Business
Change
 Restructuring Currency
Translation
 July 1,
2017
Revenue $79,000
 $7,458
 $
 $2,137
 $69,405
Cost of sales 39,289
 3,137
 
 1,184
 34,968
Gross profit 39,711
 4,321
 
 953
 34,437
Gross margin 50.3%  
    
 49.6%
           
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
Selling and marketing 14,692
 302
 (4) 317
 14,077
General and administrative 8,160
 (447) 
 90
 8,517
Research and development 4,461
 462
 
 64
 3,935
Total operating expenses 27,313
 317
 (4) 471
 26,529
Income (loss) from operations $12,398
 $4,004
 $4
 $482
 $7,908

  Nine Months Ended
   
 Estimated  
  June 30,
2018
 Business
Change
 Restructuring Currency
Translation
 July 1,
2017
Revenue $236,501
 $21,244
 $
 $8,115
 $207,142
Cost of sales 117,381
 927
 
 4,501
 111,953
Gross profit 119,120
 20,317
 
 3,614
 95,189
Gross margin 50.4%  
    
 46.0%
           
Operating expenses  
  
    
  
Selling and marketing 43,596
 1,561
 3
 1,266
 40,766
General and administrative 25,881
 (1,952) 
 360
 27,473
Research and development 13,020
 1,351
 
 246
 11,423
Total operating expenses 82,497
 960
 3
 1,872
 79,662
Income (loss) from operations $36,623
 $19,357
 $(3) $1,742
 $15,527
Revenue 
  Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended    
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased /(Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Revenue $79,000
 $69,405
 $9,595
 13.8% $236,501
 $207,142
 $29,359
 14.2%
Revenue for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 13.8% and 14.2%, respectively, primarily driven by continued growth in the Sensors position sector and continued momentum from new revenue opportunities in the Sensors test sector, along with broad demand across the remaining Sensors sectors and the favorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, revenue increased 10.7% and 10.3%5.7%, respectively.

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Gross Profit
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Gross profit $39,711
 $34,437
 $5,274
 15.3% $119,120
 $95,189
 $23,931
 25.1%
Gross margin 50.3% 49.6% 0.7
 ppts 50.4% 46.0% 4.4
 ppts
Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased 15.3% primarily due to increased revenue volume and the favorable impact of currency translation. Gross margin rate increased 0.7 percentage points primarily driven by favorable leverage on increased revenue volume, partially offset by the lower gross margin contribution from product mix. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment, prior year non-recurring PCB acquisition integration expenses, and prior year restructuring costs, gross profit increased 11.2% and the gross margin rate increased 0.2 percentage points.
Gross profit for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 25.1% primarily due to increased revenue volume, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment of $7,975, and the favorable impact of currency translation, partially offset by an increase in compensation expense. Gross margin rate increased 4.4 percentage points primarily driven by the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment and favorable leverage on increased revenue volume, partially offset by the lower gross margin contribution from product mix. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment, prior year non-recurring PCB acquisition integration expenses, and prior year restructuring costs, gross profit increased 10.9% and the gross margin rate increased 0.3 percentage points.
Selling and Marketing Expense
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Selling and marketing $14,692
 $14,077
 $615
 4.4% $43,596
 $40,766
 $2,830
 6.9%
% of Revenue 18.6% 20.3%     18.4% 19.7%    
Selling and marketing expense for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 4.4% and 6.9%, respectively, primarily driven by the unfavorable impact of currency translation, increased compensation expense, and increased commission expense on higher revenue volume. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both years, selling and marketing expense increased 2.8% and 4.8%, respectively.
General and Administrative Expense
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
General and administrative $8,160
 $8,517
 $(357) (4.2)% $25,881
 $27,473
 $(1,592) (5.8)%
% of Revenue 10.3% 12.3%     10.9% 13.3%    
General and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 declined 4.2% primarily driven by prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, and prior year restructuring costs, general and administrative expense was flat.
General and administrative expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 decreased 5.8% primarily driven by prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses of $2,402, partially offset by an increase in professional fees. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, and prior year restructuring costs, general and administrative expense increased 2.8%.

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Research and Development Expense
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Research and development $4,461
 $3,935
 $526
 13.4% $13,020
 $11,423
 $1,597
 14.0%
% of Revenue 5.6% 5.7%     5.5% 5.5%    
R&D expense for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 13.4% and 14.0%, respectively, primarily driven by continued investment in product development and the unfavorable impact of currency translation. Excluding the impact of currency translation, R&D expense increased 11.7% and 11.8%, respectively.
Income from Operations 
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased) June 30,
2018
 July 1,
2017
 Increased / (Decreased)
    $ %   $ %
Income from operations $12,398
 $7,908
 $4,490
 56.8% $36,623
 $15,527
 $21,096
 135.9%
% of Revenue 15.7% 11.4%     15.5% 7.5%    
Income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased 56.8% primarily due to leverage on increased revenue volume, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses of $577 and the favorable impact of currency translation, partially offset by continued investments in product development. Excluding the impact of currency translation, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, income from operations increased 34.9%.
Income from operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 increased 135.9% primarily driven by leverage on increased revenue volume, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment of $7,975, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses of $2,955 and the favorable impact of currency translation. The increase was partially offset by higher compensation and commission expense and investments in product development. Excluding the impact of currency translation, the prior year PCB acquisition inventory adjustment, prior year PCB acquisition integration expenses, and restructuring costs incurred in both fiscal years, income from operations increased 26.9%.
Cash Flow Comparison
The following table summarizes our cash flows from total operations:
 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 July 1, 2017 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Total cash provided by (used in):        
Operating activities $52,111
 $52,611
 $30,669
 $37,258
Investing activities (8,885) (14,194) (91,450) (4,476)
Financing activities (85,601) (21,145) 63,187
 (61,126)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 45
 (432) (88) 3,989
Increase (decrease) during the period (42,330) 16,840
 2,318
 (24,355)
Cash and cash equivalents balance, beginning of period 108,733
 84,780
 71,804
 108,733
Cash and cash equivalents balance, end of period $66,403
 $101,620
 $74,122
 $84,378
Operating Activities
The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to a decreasean increase in cash providedused by working capital associated with timing fluctuations from inventory purchases, advanced payments from customers, accounts receivable payments received and unbilled accounts receivable accruals, and billings and accounts payable payments. Timing of payroll-related payments, also contributed to the decrease in cash provided by operating activities. This decrease in cash provided by operating activities was partially offset byinventory purchases, and advanced payments received from customers, as well as a decrease in cash used by other assets and liabilities primarily driven by an increase in income taxes payable, as well as an increase in net income offset by a decrease in deferred income taxes due to the remeasurement of our estimated deferred tax liabilities as a result of the Tax Act.

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Act in fiscal year 2018. This decrease was partially offset by a decrease in cash used by deferred income taxes, an increase in cash provided by other assets and liabilities related to accrued project costs, and a decrease in cash used by payroll-related accruals.
Investing Activities
The decreaseincrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to the timingacquisition of investments in property and equipmentE2M in the current year.first quarter of fiscal year 2019.
Financing Activities
The increase in cash used inprovided by financing activities was primarily due to borrowings under the annual required excessRevolving Credit Facility used to fund the acquisition of E2M and a decrease in cash flow payment and planned prepayments on the tranche B term loan made in fiscal year 2018.used for long-term debt payments.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We had cash and cash equivalents of $66,403$74,122 as of JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019. Of this amount, $2,722$10,597 was located in North America, $24,530$28,847 in Europe and $39,151$34,678 in Asia. Repatriation of certain foreign earnings is restricted by local law. The North American cash balance was primarily invested in bank deposits. The cash balances in Europe and Asia were primarily invested in money market funds and bank deposits. In accordance with our investment policy, we place cash equivalent investments with issuers who have high-quality investment credit ratings. In addition, we limit the amount of investment exposure we have with any particular issuer. Our investment objectives are to preserve principal, maintain liquidity and achieve the best available return consistent with our primary objectives of safety and liquidity. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, we held no short-term investments. 
As a result of the transition tax related to the enactment of the Tax Act, we repatriated a portion of theare able to repatriate cash held in our foreign subsidiaries without such funds being subject to additional federal income tax liability during the nine months ended June 30, 2018.liability. We are currently evaluating repatriation of any additional funds held byplan to continue to repatriate certain amounts of our foreign subsidiaries, including whetherexisting offshore cash and future earnings back to utilize such funds for early repayment of debt.the U.S.
As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, our capital structure was comprised of $52,800$31,632 in short-term debt, $351,609$443,206 in long-term debt and $472,550$485,054 in shareholders' equity. Long-term debt included $80,391 on our Revolving Credit Facility used to finance the acquisition of E2M. The Consolidated Balance Sheets also included $13,077$10,418 of unamortized debt issuance costs as of June

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March 30, 2018.2019. Total interest-bearing debt at Juneas of March 30, 20182019 was $404,409.$474,838. We have a credit agreement with a consortium of financial institutions (the Credit Agreement) whichthat provides for senior secured credit facilities consisting of a Revolving Credit Facility and a Term Facility. The maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility is July 5, 20212022 and the maturity date of the loans under the Term Facility is July 5, 2023, unless a term loan lender agrees to extend the maturity date pursuant to a loan modification agreement made in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement also requires mandatory prepayments on our Term Facility in certain circumstances, including the potential for an annual required prepayment of a certain percentage of our excess cash flow.
Under the Credit Agreement, we are subject to customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among others, restrictions on our ability to incur debt, create liens, dispose of assets, make investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions, enter into transactions with affiliates and enter into any restrictive agreements and customary events of default (including payment defaults, covenant defaults, change of control defaults and bankruptcy defaults). The Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants, including the ratio of consolidated total indebtedness to adjusted consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA), as defined in the Credit Agreement, as well as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated interest expense. These covenants restrict our ability to pay dividends and purchase outstanding shares of common stock. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017,2019, we were in compliance with these financial covenants. See Note 89 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item I of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on debt instruments.our financing arrangements.
Shareholders' equity increased by $43,773$7,122 during the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 primarily due to $50,568$24,661 net income $3,478 other comprehensive income and $5,366$5,219 stock-based compensation,compensation. The increase was partially offset by $16,034$10,740 dividends declared. declared and $6,094 other comprehensive loss.Also contributing to the decrease was a cumulative effect of accounting change reduction to our opening retained earnings balance of $6,227 related to the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard, ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).
As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, we believe our current capital resources will be sufficient to fund working capital requirements, capital expenditures and operations for the foreseeable future, including at least the next twelve months.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors. 

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Critical Accounting Policies
The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requirerequires us to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions,reported, giving due consideration to materiality, that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. We regularly review our estimates and assumptions, which are based on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. For further information, see "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" under Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.29, 2018. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies, see "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2018.
The following critical accounting policy has been updated since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2018.
Revenue Recognition (Over Time)
Revenue is recognized either over time as work progresses or at a point-in-time, dependent upon contract-specific terms and the pattern of transfer of control of the product or service to the customer. Contracts with equipment revenue recognized over time use costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs at completion to measure progress toward satisfying the performance obligation. Incurred cost represents work performed, which corresponds with, and thereby best depicts, the transfer of control to the customer. Equipment contract costs include materials, component parts, labor and overhead costs. For contracts recognized over time, we estimate the profit on a contract as the difference between the total estimated revenue and expected costs to complete a contract and recognize that profit over the life of the contract. Contract estimates are based on various assumptions to determine the outcome of future events that may span several years. These assumptions include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the work to be performed, the cost and availability of materials, and internal and subcontractor performance.

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As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract-related estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in estimated profit on contracts under the cumulative catch-up method. Under this method, the impact of the adjustment on profit recorded to date is recognized in the period the adjustment is identified. Revenue and profit in future periods of contract performance is recognized using the adjusted estimate. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the period it is identified. Our review of contract-related estimates has not resulted in adjustments that are significant to our results of operations.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 2 and Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. 
Other Matters
Dividends
Our dividend policy is to maintain a payout ratio that allows dividends to increase in conjunction with the long-term growth of earnings per share, while sustaining dividends through economic cycles. Our dividend practice is to target, over time, a payout ratio of approximately 25% of net earnings per share. We have historically paid dividends to holders of our common stock on a quarterly basis. The declaration and payment of future dividends will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, our earnings, financial condition, debt repayment obligations, business developmentsdevelopment needs and regulatory consideration,considerations and are at the discretion of our Board of Directors. 
Forward-looking Statements
Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q including, but not limited to, the discussion under Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Act). In addition, certain statements in our future filings with the SEC, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by us or with our approval that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenue, ROIC, Adjusted EBITDA, net income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, our capital structure, the adequacy of our liquidity and reserves, the anticipated level of expenditures required and other statements concerning future financial performance; (ii) statements of our plans and objectives by our management or Board of Directors, including those relating to products or services, our restructuring initiatives, merger or acquisition activity and the potential impact of newly acquired businesses; (iii) statements of assumptions underlying such statements; (iv) statements regarding business relationships with vendors, customers or collaborators or statements relating to our order cancellation history, our ability to convert our backlog of undelivered orders into revenue, the timing of purchases, competitive advantages and growth in end markets; and (v) statements regarding our products and their characteristics, fluctuations in the costs of raw materials for products, our geographic footprint, performance, sales potential or effect in the hands of customers; and (vi) statements regarding the estimated tax benefits we may receive under the Tax Act and our expectations concerning recorded adjustments.customers. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "targeted," "should," "potential," "goals," "strategy," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. 
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 201729, 2018 and in Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The performance of our business and our securities may be adversely affected by these factors and by other factors common to other businesses and investments, or to the general economy. Forward-looking statements are qualified by some or all of these risk factors. Therefore, you should consider these forward-looking statements with caution and form your own critical and independent conclusions about the likely effect of these risk factors on our future performance. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or circumstances. ReadersYou should carefully review the disclosures and the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 201729, 2018 and in other documents we file from time to time with the SEC, including our reportsQuarterly Reports on FormsForm 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Approximately 70% of our revenue has historically been derived from customers outside of the U.S. Our international subsidiaries have functional currencies other than our U.S. dollar reporting currency and, occasionally, transact business in currencies other than their functional currencies. These non-functional currency transactions expose us to market risk on assets, liabilities and cash flows recognized on these transactions. 
The strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies decreases the value of foreign currency-denominated revenue and earnings when translated into U.S. dollars resulting in an unfavorable currency translation impact on revenue and earnings. Conversely, a weakening of the U.S. dollar increases the value of foreign currency-denominated revenue and earnings resulting in a favorable currency translation impact on revenue and earnings. 
A hypothetical 10% appreciation or depreciation in foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar, assuming all other variables are held constant, would result in an increase or decrease in revenue of approximately $22,719$16,581 for the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019. 
We have operational procedures to mitigate these non-functional currency exposures. We also utilize foreign currency exchange contracts to exchange currencies at set exchange rates on future dates to offset expected gains or losses on specifically identified exposures. 
Mark-to-market gains and losses on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges in our currency hedging program are recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognize gains and losses associated with the fair value of cash flow hedges at the time a gain or loss is recognized on the hedged exposure in the Consolidated Statements of Income or at the time the cash flow hedge is determined to be ineffective. The associated mark-to-marketMark-to-market gains and losses are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)AOCI to earnings in the same line item in the Consolidated Statements of Income and in whichthe same period as the recognition of the underlying hedged transaction is reported.transaction. Net gains and losses on foreign currency transactions included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income were net losses of $73$309 and $2,588 in$642 during the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 and July 1, 2017,March 31, 2018, respectively. See Note 78 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our cash flow hedge currency exchange contracts. 
Interest Rates
We are directly exposed to changes in market interest rates on cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and long-term debt, and are indirectly exposed to the impact of market interest rates on overall business activity. 
On floating-rate investments, increases or decreases in market interest rates will increase or decrease future interest income, respectively. On floating-rate debt, increases or decreases in market interest rates will increase or decrease future interest expense, respectively. On fixed-rate investments, increases or decreases in market interest rates do not impact future interest income but may decrease or increase the fair market value of the investments, respectively. On fixed-rate debt, increases or decreases in market interest rates do not impact future interest expense but may decrease or increase the fair market value of the debt, respectively.
As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, we had cash and cash equivalents of $66,403,$74,122, some of which was invested in interest-bearing bank deposits or money market funds. The interest-bearing bank deposits and money market funds have interest rates that reset every 1 to 89 days and generate interest income that will vary based on changes in short-term interest rates. A hypothetical decrease of 100 basis points in market interest rates, assuming all other variables were held constant, would decrease interest income by approximately $171$59 for the ninesix months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019.
Secured floating rate credit facilities require interest payments to be calculated at a floating rate and are therefore impacted by increases or decreases in market interest rates. We have swapped a portion of our floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate such that the interest expense on this debt will not vary with changes in short-term interest rates. See Note 79 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our interest rate swaps. A hypothetical increase of 100 basis points in floating interest rates, assuming all other variables were held constant, would result in an approximately $2,413$2,426 increase in future annual interest expense.



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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, havehas conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)), as of JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
There were no changes in the Company'sour internal control over financial reporting during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal year 20182019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company'sour internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are or may be involvedsubject to various claims, legal actions and complaints arising in various legal proceedings from time to time arising from the normalordinary course of business. We are not presently a party to any litigation the outcome of which we believe, if determined adversely to us, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, cash flows or financial condition.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
A discussion of our risk factors can be found in Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. The information below includes additional risks relating to the transfer of certain Test segment production operations in China to a contract manufacturing partner and the enactment of U.S. federal income tax legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act).29, 2018. The risks described below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, may also adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods.
The transfer of certain Test production operations in China to our new contract manufacturing partner may be subject to delays, increased costs or other unanticipated consequences.
On March 13, 2018, we announced workforce reductions and manufacturing facility closures in our Test segment corresponding to the transfer of certain production operations in China to a contract manufacturing partner. These changes are designed to increase organizational effectiveness, gain manufacturing efficiencies and provide cost savings that can be reinvested in growth initiatives. We can make no assurances that our current estimates of costs and timing of this restructuring action will be accurate or that additional costs will not be incurred as we continue the restructuring action. Any differences from our current estimates could be material and could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations through delays in our timeline or increased costs. For further information on restructuring actions, see Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
While we believe our China contract manufacturing partner to be qualified to manufacture our Test segment products, we may need to address short-term quality and delivery issues. We have not previously used contract manufacturing partners on a large scale. Significant quality or delivery schedule concerns and unforeseen costs might adversely affect our relationships with customers and our overall business, financial condition or results of operations.
The final impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could be materially different from our current estimates.
The Tax Act was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The new law made numerous changes to U.S. federal corporate tax law and is expected to reduce our effective tax rate for fiscal year 2018 and future periods. Effective January 1, 2018, the Tax Act lowers the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and prompts various other changes to U.S. federal corporate tax law, including the establishment of a territorial-style system for taxing foreign-source income of domestic multinational corporations. The tax benefit recorded for the nine months ended June 30, 2018 involves significant judgment and assumptions as to the impact of the Tax Act. Our estimated impact of the new law is based on management's current knowledge and assumptions. The provisional amounts are based on information available at this time and may change due to a variety of factors, including, among others, anticipated guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury about implementing the Tax Act and management's further assessment of the Tax Act and related regulatory guidance. Recognized impacts could be materially different from current estimates based on our actual results in fiscal year 2018. We expect to record any adjustments within one year of the enactment of the Tax Act in accordance with the guidance provided in Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118), and these adjustments could be material. The full impact of the Tax Act on our business, operations and financial statements cannot be predicted at this time, and we make no assurances in this regard.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table presents repurchases of our equity securities we made during the fiscal quarter ended JuneMarch 30, 2018:2019: 
  
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

 
Average
Price Paid
per Share

 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
As Part of
Publicly
Announced Plans
Plans or
Programs

 
Maximum Number
Number of
Shares
that May Yet
Yet be Purchased
Under theAs Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
or Programs

April 1,December 30, 2018 - May 5, 2018– February 2, 2019 
 $
 
 438
May 6, 2018 - JuneFebruary 3, 2019 – March 2, 20182019 
 $
 
 438
JuneMarch 3, 2018 - June2019 – March 30, 20182019 
 $
 
 438
Total
$


We purchase common stock from time to time to mitigate dilution related to new shares issued as equity for employee compensation such as stock options, restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units and employee stock purchase plan activity, as well as to return to shareholders capital not immediately required to fund ongoing operations. 
Share Purchase Plan
Our Board of Directors approved, and on February 11, 2011 announced, a purchase authorization of 2,000 share purchase authorization.shares. Authority over pricing and timing under the authorization has been delegated to management. The share purchase authorization has no expiration date. We made no share purchases during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal year 2018.2019. As of JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, there were 438 shares available for purchase under the existing authorization.
Capped Calls
In connection with the pricing of the TEUstangible equity units (TEUs) sold in our public offering in fiscal year 2016, we purchased capped calls from third party banking institutions (Capped Calls) for $7,935. On June 13, 2018, we amended the agreements with third party banking institutions for the outstanding Capped Calls (Capped Call Agreements) to modify the timing of settlement to be only upon expiration for all outstanding Capped Calls. Per the Capped Call Agreements, the outstanding Capped Calls will automatically settle upon expiration on July 1, 2019. As of JuneMarch 30, 20182019 the range of shares of our common stock to be received for the outstanding Capped Calls was a minimum of 0 shares to a maximum of 268 shares, subject to market conditions. See Note 1213 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on our equity instruments.


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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
  Description
10.1
10.2
    
31.1
  
 
   
31.2
  
 
   
32.1
  
 
   
32.2
  
 
   
101.INS
  XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith).
 
   
101.SCH
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (filed herewith).
 
   
101.CAL
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
 
   
101.DEF
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
 
   
101.LAB
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
 
   
101.PRE
  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (filed herewith).
 
   
 

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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.

   
  MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION
   
Date:AugustMay 6, 20182019/s/ JEFFREY A. GRAVES
  Jeffrey A. Graves
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date:AugustMay 6, 20182019/s/ BRIAN T. ROSS
  Brian T. Ross
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)


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