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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017.
July 2, 2022.
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number: 001-11311
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware13-3386776
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI48033
21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48033
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
(248) 447-1500
(Registrant’sRegistrant's telephone number, including area code)

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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, par value $0.01LEANew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    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  x    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 definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for 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  x
As of October 23, 2017,July 27, 2022, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’sregistrant's common stock was 67,560,73259,372,976 shares.



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LEAR CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

JULY 2, 2022
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1 — CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTRODUCTION TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have prepared the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Lear Corporation and subsidiaries pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. We believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021.
The financial information presented reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, cash flows and financial position for the interim periods presented. These results are not necessarily indicative of a full year’syear's results of operations.



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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)

July 2,
 2022(1)
December 31,
2021
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$828.0 $1,318.3 
Accounts receivable3,369.7 3,041.5 
Inventories1,612.8 1,571.9 
Other874.9 833.5 
Total current assets6,685.4 6,765.2 
LONG-TERM ASSETS:
Property, plant and equipment, net2,778.7 2,720.1 
Goodwill1,651.9 1,657.9 
Other2,229.4 2,209.2 
Total long-term assets6,660.0 6,587.2 
Total assets$13,345.4 $13,352.4 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and drafts$3,110.7 $2,952.4 
Accrued liabilities1,916.2 1,806.7 
Current portion of long-term debt0.7 0.8 
Total current liabilities5,027.6 4,759.9 
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt2,595.2 2,595.2 
Other1,174.7 1,188.9 
Total long-term liabilities3,769.9 3,784.1 
EQUITY:
Preferred stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized (including 10,896,250 Series A convertible preferred stock authorized); no shares outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 64,571,405 shares issued as of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 20210.6 0.6 
Additional paid-in capital1,008.0 1,019.4 
Common stock held in treasury, 5,163,195 and 4,945,847 shares as of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, at cost(710.9)(679.2)
Retained earnings5,097.1 5,072.8 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(954.2)(770.2)
Lear Corporation stockholders' equity4,440.6 4,643.4 
Noncontrolling interests107.3 165.0 
Equity4,547.9 4,808.4 
Total liabilities and equity$13,345.4 $13,352.4 
 
September 30,
2017 (1)
 December 31,
2016
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents$1,253.7
 $1,271.6
Accounts receivable3,357.9
 2,746.5
Inventories1,232.9
 1,020.6
Other718.5
 610.6
Total current assets6,563.0
 5,649.3
LONG-TERM ASSETS:   
Property, plant and equipment, net2,378.1
 2,019.3
Goodwill1,387.1
 1,121.3
Other1,383.8
 1,110.7
Total long-term assets5,149.0
 4,251.3
Total assets$11,712.0
 $9,900.6
    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Short-term borrowings$1.8
 $8.6
Accounts payable and drafts3,176.0
 2,640.5
Accrued liabilities1,706.2
 1,497.6
Current portion of long-term debt9.0
 35.6
Total current liabilities4,893.0
 4,182.3
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:   
Long-term debt1,953.0
 1,898.0
Other691.0
 627.4
Total long-term liabilities2,644.0
 2,525.4
    
Redeemable noncontrolling interest147.7
 
    
EQUITY:   
Preferred stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized (including 10,896,250 Series A convertible preferred stock authorized); no shares outstanding
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 72,563,291 and 80,563,291 shares issued as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively0.7
 0.8
Additional paid-in capital1,199.3
 1,385.3
Common stock held in treasury, 5,003,036 and 11,131,648 shares as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, at cost(602.4) (1,200.2)
Retained earnings3,810.3
 3,706.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(536.8) (835.6)
Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity3,871.1
 3,057.2
Noncontrolling interests156.2
 135.7
Equity4,027.3
 3,192.9
Total liabilities and equity$11,712.0
 $9,900.6
 (1)     Unaudited
 (1)
Unaudited.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited; in millions, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net sales$4,981.5
 $4,526.4
 $15,103.2
 $13,914.1
Net sales$5,071.0 $4,760.7 $10,279.4 $10,115.1 
       
Cost of sales4,425.6
 4,012.5
 13,387.0
 12,324.1
Cost of sales4,731.1 4,359.3 9,618.0 9,220.9 
Selling, general and administrative expenses158.2
 153.6
 471.1
 456.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses171.2 170.8 348.5 339.7 
Amortization of intangible assets12.5
 15.2
 34.1
 41.7
Amortization of intangible assets24.6 25.1 40.3 41.6 
Interest expense21.7
 20.6
 63.9
 62.0
Interest expense24.9 22.3 49.8 44.6 
Other (income) expense, net(21.8) 14.2
 (12.3) (0.8)Other (income) expense, net14.4 (46.1)41.7 (39.8)
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates385.3
 310.3
 1,159.4
 1,030.2
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates104.8 229.3 181.1 508.1 
Provision for income taxes77.8
 88.2
 240.2
 287.4
Provision for income taxes23.5 39.3 43.9 98.2 
Equity in net income of affiliates(7.5) (12.9) (41.3) (49.2)Equity in net income of affiliates(4.3)(4.9)(15.0)(10.8)
Consolidated net income315.0
 235.0
 960.5
 792.0
Consolidated net income85.6 194.9 152.2 420.7 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests19.8
 20.6
 47.6
 46.8
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests17.1 19.7 34.3 41.8 
Net income attributable to Lear$295.2
 $214.4
 $912.9
 $745.2
Net income attributable to Lear$68.5 $175.2 $117.9 $378.9 
       
Basic net income per share available to Lear common stockholders$4.00
 $3.01
 $12.92
 $10.19
Basic net income per share attributable to Lear (Note 15)Basic net income per share attributable to Lear (Note 15)$1.14 $2.91 $1.97 $6.28 
       
Diluted net income per share available to Lear common stockholders$3.96
 $2.98
 $12.80
 $10.10
Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear (Note 15)Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear (Note 15)$1.14 $2.89 $1.96 $6.25 
       
Cash dividends declared per share$0.50
 $0.30
 $1.50
 $0.90
Cash dividends declared per share$0.77 $0.25 $1.54 $0.50 
       
Average common shares outstanding68,061,718
 71,259,766
 68,874,682
 73,102,327
Average common shares outstanding59,899,061 60,292,000 59,915,636 60,302,398 
       
Average diluted shares outstanding68,834,279
 72,052,270
 69,536,808
 73,809,220
Average diluted shares outstanding60,095,641 60,611,505 60,153,625 60,585,907 
       
       
Consolidated comprehensive income (Note 13)$392.3
 $245.3
 $1,265.4
 $816.0
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss) (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity)Consolidated comprehensive income (loss) (Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity)$(112.8)$259.4 $(38.8)$398.8 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests22.6
 20.6
 53.7
 44.2
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests10.3 21.6 27.3 42.6 
Comprehensive income attributable to Lear$369.7
 $224.7
 $1,211.7
 $771.8
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to LearComprehensive income (loss) attributable to Lear$(123.1)$237.8 $(66.1)$356.2 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSEQUITY
(Unaudited; in millions)

millions, except share and per share data)
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:   
Consolidated net income$960.5
 $792.0
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization313.2
 283.4
Net change in recoverable customer engineering, development and tooling(37.4) 2.1
Loss on extinguishment of debt21.2
 
Net change in working capital items (see below)(31.0) 3.0
Other, net(42.2) 13.4
Net cash provided by operating activities1,184.3
 1,093.9
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:   
Additions to property, plant and equipment(430.2) (300.3)
Acquisition of Antolin Seating(286.8) 
Other, net16.9
 51.8
Net cash used in investing activities(700.1) (248.5)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:   
New credit agreement borrowings250.0
 
Prior credit agreement repayments(468.7) (15.6)
Short-term borrowings, net(7.2) 8.9
Proceeds from the issuance of senior notes744.7
 
Repurchase of senior notes(517.0) 
Payment of debt issuance and other financing costs(11.7) 
Repurchase of common stock(332.2) (557.7)
Dividends paid to Lear Corporation stockholders(104.4) (68.1)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests(42.7) (14.8)
Other, net(56.6) (52.1)
Net cash used in financing activities(545.8)
(699.4)
Effect of foreign currency translation43.7
 (1.0)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents(17.9) 145.0
Cash and Cash Equivalents as of Beginning of Period1,271.6
 1,196.6
Cash and Cash Equivalents as of End of Period$1,253.7
 $1,341.6
    
Changes in Working Capital Items:   
Accounts receivable$(280.6) $(440.2)
Inventories(114.7) (87.3)
Accounts payable245.6
 203.6
Accrued liabilities and other118.7
 326.9
Net change in working capital items$(31.0) $3.0
    
Supplementary Disclosure:   
Cash paid for interest$91.6
 $85.3
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received$224.9
 $151.6
    
Three Months Ended July 2, 2022
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalCommon Stock Held in TreasuryRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxLear Corporation Stockholders' Equity
Balance at April 2, 2022$0.6 $1,000.4 $(663.8)$5,075.4 $(762.6)$4,650.0 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income— — — 68.5 — 68.5 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (191.6)(191.6)
Total comprehensive income (loss)— — — 68.5 (191.6)(123.1)
Stock-based compensation— 11.4 — — — 11.4 
Net issuance of 22,160 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation— (3.8)3.1 (0.2)— (0.9)
Repurchase of 380,220 shares of common stock at average price of $131.92 per share— — (50.2)— — (50.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders— — — (46.6)— (46.6)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— — — — — — 
Balance at July 2, 2022$0.6 $1,008.0 $(710.9)$5,097.1 $(954.2)$4,440.6 

Six Months Ended July 2, 2022
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalCommon Stock Held in TreasuryRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxLear Corporation Stockholders' Equity
Balance at January 1, 2022$0.6 $1,019.4 $(679.2)$5,072.8 $(770.2)$4,643.4 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income— — — 117.9 — 117.9 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (184.0)(184.0)
Total comprehensive income (loss)— — — 117.9 (184.0)(66.1)
Stock-based compensation— 25.3 — — — 25.3 
Net issuance of 162,872 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation— (36.7)18.5 (0.2)— (18.4)
Repurchase of 380,220 shares of common stock at average price of $131.92 per share— — (50.2)— — (50.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders— — — (93.4)— (93.4)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— — — — — — 
Change in noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 
Balance at July 2, 2022$0.6 $1,008.0 $(710.9)$5,097.1 $(954.2)$4,440.6 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited; in millions, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended July 2, 2022
Lear Corporation Stockholders' EquityNon-controlling InterestsEquity
Balance at April 2, 2022$4,650.0 $175.9 $4,825.9 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income68.5 17.1 85.6 
Other comprehensive loss(191.6)(6.8)(198.4)
Total comprehensive income (loss)(123.1)10.3 (112.8)
Stock-based compensation11.4 — 11.4 
Net issuance of 22,160 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation(0.9)— (0.9)
Repurchase of 380,220 shares of common stock at average price of $131.92 per share(50.2)— (50.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders(46.6)— (46.6)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— (78.9)(78.9)
Balance at July 2, 2022$4,440.6 $107.3 $4,547.9 
Six Months Ended July 2, 2022
Lear Corporation Stockholders' EquityNon-controlling InterestsEquity
Balance at January 1, 2022$4,643.4 $165.0 $4,808.4 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income117.9 34.3 152.2 
Other comprehensive loss(184.0)(7.0)(191.0)
Total comprehensive income (loss)(66.1)27.3 (38.8)
Stock-based compensation25.3 — 25.3 
Net issuance of 162,872 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation(18.4)— (18.4)
Repurchase of 380,220 shares of common stock at average price of $131.92 per share(50.2)— (50.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders(93.4)— (93.4)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— (85.6)(85.6)
Change in noncontrolling interests— 0.6 0.6 
Balance at July 2, 2022$4,440.6 $107.3 $4,547.9 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited; in millions, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended July 3, 2021
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalCommon Stock Held in TreasuryRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxLear Corporation Stockholders' Equity
Balance at April 3, 2021$0.6 $964.3 $(589.6)$4,995.2 $(790.4)$4,580.1 
Comprehensive income:
Net income— — — 175.2 — 175.2 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 62.6 62.6 
Total comprehensive income— — — 175.2 62.6 237.8 
Stock-based compensation— 12.2 — — — 12.2 
Net issuance of 17,688 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation— (2.9)2.2 — — (0.7)
Repurchase of 169,814 shares of common stock at average price of $183.56 per share— — (31.2)— — (31.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders— — — (15.3)— (15.3)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— — — — — — 
Balance at July 3, 2021$0.6 $973.6 $(618.6)$5,155.1 $(727.8)$4,782.9 

Six Months Ended July 3, 2021
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalCommon Stock Held in TreasuryRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxLear Corporation Stockholders' Equity
Balance at January 1, 2021$0.6 $963.6 $(598.6)$4,806.8 $(705.1)$4,467.3 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income— — — 378.9 — 378.9 
Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (22.7)(22.7)
Total comprehensive income (loss)— — — 378.9 (22.7)356.2 
Stock-based compensation— 29.9 — — — 29.9 
Net issuance of 95,859 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation— (19.9)11.2 — — (8.7)
Repurchase of 169,814 shares of common stock at average price of $183.56 per share— — (31.2)— — (31.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders— — — (30.6)— (30.6)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— — — — — — 
Balance at July 3, 2021$0.6 $973.6 $(618.6)$5,155.1 $(727.8)$4,782.9 
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited; in millions, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended July 3, 2021
Lear Corporation Stockholders' EquityNon-controlling InterestsEquity
Balance at April 3, 2021$4,580.1 $168.6 $4,748.7 
Comprehensive income:
Net income175.2 19.7 194.9 
Other comprehensive income62.6 1.9 64.5 
Total comprehensive income237.8 21.6 259.4 
Stock-based compensation12.2 — 12.2 
Net issuance of 17,688 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation(0.7)— (0.7)
Repurchase of 169,814 shares of common stock at average price of $183.56 per share(31.2)— (31.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders(15.3)— (15.3)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— (81.0)(81.0)
Balance at July 3, 2021$4,782.9 $109.2 $4,892.1 
Six Months Ended July 3, 2021
Lear Corporation Stockholders' EquityNon-controlling InterestsEquity
Balance at January 1, 2021$4,467.3 $147.6 $4,614.9 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income378.9 41.8 420.7 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(22.7)0.8 (21.9)
Total comprehensive income (loss)356.2 42.6 398.8 
Stock-based compensation29.9 — 29.9 
Net issuance of 95,859 shares held in treasury in settlement of stock-based compensation(8.7)— (8.7)
Repurchase of 169,814 shares of common stock at average price of $183.56 per share(31.2)— (31.2)
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders(30.6)— (30.6)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders— (81.0)(81.0)
Balance at July 3, 2021$4,782.9 $109.2 $4,892.1 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Consolidated net income$152.2 $420.7 
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization295.0 291.0 
Net change in recoverable customer engineering, development and tooling(74.3)(79.8)
Net change in working capital items (see below)(178.4)(136.4)
Other, net37.6 12.1 
Net cash provided by operating activities232.1 507.6 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment(302.5)(252.9)
Acquisition of Kongsberg ICS, net of cash acquired(184.2)— 
Other, net1.8 (30.3)
Net cash used in investing activities(484.9)(283.2)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Term loan repayments— (9.4)
Repurchase of common stock(50.2)(29.2)
Dividends paid to Lear Corporation stockholders(93.5)(30.8)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests(52.5)(52.8)
Other, net(25.3)(10.1)
Net cash used in financing activities(221.5)(132.3)
Effect of foreign currency translation(16.1)(1.9)
Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(490.4)90.2 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash as of Beginning of Period1,321.3 1,314.5 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash as of End of Period$830.9 $1,404.7 
Changes in Working Capital Items:
Accounts receivable$(469.2)$283.7 
Inventories(75.7)(199.6)
Accounts payable289.2 (232.6)
Accrued liabilities and other77.3 12.1 
Net change in working capital items$(178.4)$(136.4)
Supplementary Disclosure:
Cash paid for interest$39.6 $45.3 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received$111.6 $82.5 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.
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(1) Basis of Presentation
Lear Corporation ("Lear," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") and its affiliates design and manufacture automotive seating and electrical distribution systems and related components. The Company’sCompany's main customers are automotive original equipment manufacturers. The Company operates facilities worldwide.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lear, a Delaware corporation, and the wholly owned and less than wholly owned subsidiaries controlled by Lear. In addition, Lear consolidates all entities, including variable interest entities, in which it has a controlling financial interest. Investments in affiliates in which Lear does not have control, but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for under the equity method.
The Company’sCompany's annual financial results are reported on a calendar year basis, and quarterly interim results are reported using a thirteen week reporting calendar.
Certain amounts
(2) Current Operating Environment
Due to the overall global economic conditions in 2020, largely as a result of the prior period’sCOVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry experienced a decline in global customer sales and production volumes. Production disruptions continued in 2021 and are continuing in 2022, again largely due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through supply shortages and, to a lesser extent, the resurgence of the virus in China with corresponding 'stay at home' government orders, as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The most significant supply shortage relates to semiconductor chips, which is impacting global vehicle production and resulting in reductions and cancellations of planned production. In addition, the Company is experiencing increased costs related to labor inefficiencies and shortages, which are likely to continue for a period of time. Increases in certain commodity costs, as well as transportation, logistics and utility costs, are also impacting, and will continue to impact, the Company's operating results for the foreseeable future. Further resurgences of the COVID-19 virus or its variants in other regions, including corresponding "stay at home" or similar government orders impacting industry production, could also impact the Company's financial results.
In March 2022, as the Company's customers began to suspend their Russian operations as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Company similarly suspended its Russian operations. Although the Company's net sales and total assets in Russia represent less than 1% of consolidated net sales and total assets, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions imposed on Russia globally have resulted in economic and supply chain disruptions affecting the overall industry, the ultimate financial impact of which cannot be reasonably estimated. Further, although the Company does not have operations in Ukraine, the Ukrainian operations of certain of the Company's suppliers and suppliers of its customers have been and will continue to be disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conformreflect estimates and assumptions made by management as of July 2, 2022, and for the six months then ended. Such estimates and assumptions affect, among other things, the Company's goodwill; long-lived asset and indefinite-lived intangible asset valuations; inventory valuations; valuations of deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies; and credit losses related to the presentation used inCompany's financial instruments. Events and circumstances arising after July 2, 2022, including those resulting from the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Cost of sales includes material, labor and overhead costs associated with the manufacture and distributionimpact of the Company’s products. Distribution costs include inbound freight costs, purchasingCOVID-19 pandemic, will be reflected in management's estimates and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs and other costsassumptions in future periods.
(3) Acquisition of the Company’s distribution network. Selling, general and administrative expenses include selling, engineering and development and administrative costs not directly associated with the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products.

(2) Acquisitions
Grupo Antolin SeatingKongsberg ICS
On AprilFebruary 28, 2017,2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Grupo Antolin's automotivesubstantially all of Kongsberg Automotive's Interior Comfort Systems business unit ("Kongsberg ICS"). Kongsberg ICS specializes in comfort seating business ("Antolin Seating") for $291.5 million, net of cash acquired. Antolin Seating is headquartered in France with operations in five countries in Europesolutions, including massage, lumbar, seat heat and North Africa. The Antolin Seating business is comprised of just-in-time seat assembly, as well as seat structures, mechanisms and seat coversventilation, with annual sales of approximately $370 million.$300 million, of which approximately 20% are intercompany.
The Antolin Seating acquisition of Kongsberg ICS was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.July 2, 2022. The operating results and cash flows of Antolin SeatingKongsberg ICS are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and in the Company's seatingSeating segment.
The net purchase price of $291.5 million is subject to adjustment and consists of cash paid of $286.8 million, net of cash acquired, and contingent consideration of $4.7 million. In addition, the Company incurred transaction costs of $3.1 million related to advisory services in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which have been expensed as incurred and are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The purchase price and preliminary allocation are shown below (in millions):
Purchase price paid, net of cash acquired $286.8
Acquisition date contingent consideration 4.7
Net purchase price $291.5
   
Property, plant and equipment $81.7
Other assets purchased and liabilities assumed, net (34.2)
Goodwill 122.6
Intangible assets 121.4
Preliminary purchase price allocation $291.5


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The preliminary purchase price and related allocation are shown below (in millions):
Contingent consideration represents the discounted value
April 2,
2022
AdjustmentsJuly 2,
2022
Preliminary purchase price, net of acquired cash (1)
$184.2 $3.6 $187.8 
Property, plant and equipment121.8 — 121.8 
Other assets purchased and liabilities assumed, net28.0 (0.5)27.5 
Goodwill23.3 4.1 27.4 
Intangible assets11.1— 11.1 
Preliminary purchase price allocation$184.2 $3.6 $187.8 
(1) Preliminary purchase price reflects cash paid of estimated$184.2 million plus amounts due to the seller pending the resolution of certain matters. As of the acquisition date, the value of estimated contingent consideration was $4.7 million.$3.6 million
Recognized goodwillGoodwill recognized in this transaction is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.related to future growth.
Intangible assets consist of provisional amounts recognized for the fair value of customer-based assets and weredeveloped technology based on an independent appraisal. Customer-based assets include Antolin Seating's established relationships with its customers and the ability of these customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. It is currently estimated that these intangible assetsthe developed technology will have a weighted average useful life of approximately fifteenseventeen years.
The purchase price and related allocation are preliminary and willmay be revised as a result of further adjustments made to the purchase price, additional information obtained regarding the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including, but not limited to, certain tax attributes and contingent liabilities, and revisions of provisional estimates of fair values resulting from the completion of independent appraisals and valuations of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.
The Company incurred transaction costs of $9.3 million in the six months ended July 2, 2022, which have been expensed as incurred and are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.
The pro-forma effects of this acquisition do not materially impact the Company's reported results for any period presented.
For further information related to acquired assets measured at fair value, see Note 16,19, "Financial Instruments."
AccuMED
On December 21, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity interests of AccuMED Holdings Corp. ("AccuMED"), a privately-held developer and manufacturer of specialty fabrics, for $148.5 million, net of cash acquired. AccuMED has annual sales of approximately $80 million. The AccuMED acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The operating results and cash flows of AccuMED are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and in the Company's seating segment. The purchase price and preliminary allocation are shown below (in millions):
Purchase price paid, net of cash acquired $148.5
   
Property, plant and equipment $11.2
Other assets purchased and liabilities assumed, net 7.2
Goodwill 77.1
Intangible assets 53.0
Preliminary purchase price allocation $148.5
Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.
Intangible assets consist of amounts recognized for the fair value of customer-based assets and were based on an independent appraisal. Customer-based assets include AccuMED's established relationships with its customers and the ability of these customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. It is estimated that these intangible assets have a weighted average useful life of approximately thirteen years.
The purchase price allocation is preliminary and will be revised as a result of additional information regarding the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including, but not limited to, certain tax attributes and contingent liabilities.
The pro-forma effects of this acquisition do not materially impact the Company's reported results for any period presented.
For further information related to acquired assets measured at fair value, see Note 16, "Financial Instruments."

(3)(4) Restructuring
Restructuring costs include employee termination benefits, fixed asset impairment charges and contract termination costs, as well as other incremental costs resulting from the restructuring actions. TheseEmployee termination benefits are recorded based on existing union and employee contracts, statutory requirements, completed negotiations and Company policy. Other incremental costs principally include equipment and personnel relocation costs. TheIn addition to restructuring costs, the Company also incurs incremental manufacturing inefficiency costs at the operating locations impacted by the restructuring actions during the related restructuring implementation period. Restructuring costs are

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recognized in the Company’sCompany's condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Generally, charges are recorded aswhen restructuring actions are approved, communicated and/or implemented.
In the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, the Company recorded charges of $48.6$71.7 million in connection with its restructuring actions. These charges consist of $39.5$54.4 million recorded as cost of sales $10.2and $17.3 million recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses and net credits of $1.1 million recorded as other income.expenses. The restructuring charges consist of employee termination costs of $41.0$57.4 million, fixed asset impairment charges of $0.4 million, a pension benefit plan settlement loss of $0.8$7.5 million and contract termination costs of $1.5$1.9 million, as well as other related costs of $4.9 million. Employee termination benefits were recorded based on existing union and employee contracts, statutory requirements, completed negotiations and Company policy. Fixed assetAsset impairment charges relate to the disposal of buildings, leasehold improvements and/or machinery and equipment with carrying values of $0.4$1.1 million in excess of related estimated fair values.values and the impairment of right-of-use assets of $6.4 million.
The Company expects to incur approximately$3643 millionof additional restructuring costs related to activities initiated as of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, and expects that the components of such costs will be consistent with its historical experience. Any future restructuring actions will depend upon market conditions, customer actions and other factors.
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A summary of 20172022 activity excluding the pension benefit plan settlement loss of $0.8 million (Note 9, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans"), is shown below (in millions):
 Accrual at
January 1, 2022
2022UtilizationAccrual at
 July 2, 2022
ChargesCashNon-cash
Employee termination benefits$126.1 $57.4 $(40.5)$(1.0)$142.0 
Asset impairment charges— 7.5 — (7.5)— 
Contract termination costs3.3 1.9 (0.7)— 4.5 
Other related costs— 4.9 (4.9)— — 
Total$129.4 $71.7 $(46.1)$(8.5)$146.5 
(5) Inventories
 Accrual as of 2017 Utilization Accrual as of
 January 1, 2017 Charges Cash Non-cash September 30, 2017
Employee termination benefits$69.4
 $41.0
 $(27.7) $
 $82.7
Asset impairment charges
 0.4
 
 (0.4) 
Contract termination costs4.6
 1.5
 (1.2) 
 4.9
Other related costs
 4.9
 (4.9) 
 
Total$74.0
 $47.8
 $(33.8) $(0.4) $87.6

(4) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs.
A summary of inventories is shown below (in millions):
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
Raw materials$1,260.3 $1,171.0 
Work-in-process125.5 119.9 
Finished goods390.7 453.4 
Reserves(163.7)(172.4)
Inventories$1,612.8 $1,571.9 
 September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016
Raw materials$909.2
 $746.3
Work-in-process124.0
 106.4
Finished goods199.7
 167.9
Inventories$1,232.9
 $1,020.6

(5)(6) Pre-Production Costs Related to Long-Term Supply Agreements
The Company incurs pre-production engineering and development ("E&D") and tooling costs related to the products produced for its customers under long-term supply agreements. The Company expenses all pre-production E&D costs for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer. In addition, the Company expenses all pre-production tooling costs related to customer-owned tools for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which the Company does not have a non-cancelable right to use the tooling.
During the first ninesix months of 20172022 and 2016,2021, the Company capitalized $190.8$133.9 million and $110.5$140.1 million, respectively, of pre-production E&D costs for which reimbursement is contractually guaranteed by the customer. During the first ninesix months of 20172022 and 2016,2021, the Company also capitalized$93.5104.5 million and $61.5$77.2 million, respectively, of pre-production tooling costs related to customer-owned tools for which reimbursement is contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which the Company has a non-cancelable right to use the tooling. These amounts are included in other current and long-term assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During the first ninesix months of 20172022 and 2016,2021, the Company collected $247.7$167.5 million and $168.9$147.7 million, respectively, of cash related to E&D and tooling costs.

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The classification of recoverable customer E&D and tooling costs related to long-term supply agreements included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets is shown below (in millions):
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
Current$243.2 $207.4 
Long-term165.2 143.5 
Recoverable customer E&D and tooling$408.4 $350.9 
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2017
 December 31, 2016
Current$232.5
 $185.9
Long-term54.0
 43.4
Recoverable customer E&D and tooling$286.5
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(7) Long-Lived Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Costs associated with the repair and maintenance of the Company’sCompany's property, plant and equipment are expensed as incurred. Costs associated with improvements which extend the life, increase the capacity or improve the efficiency or safety of the Company’sCompany's property, plant and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining useful life of the related asset. Depreciable property is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets, using principally the straight-line method.
A summary of property, plant and equipment is shown below (in millions):
September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
Land$119.1
 $101.7
Land$103.3 $108.7 
Buildings and improvements772.2
 648.1
Buildings and improvements834.9 850.3 
Machinery and equipment2,939.2
 2,459.6
Machinery and equipment4,623.8 4,497.7 
Construction in progress348.1
 296.4
Construction in progress383.3 345.6 
Total property, plant and equipment4,178.6
 3,505.8
Total property, plant and equipment5,945.3 5,802.3 
Less – accumulated depreciation(1,800.5) (1,486.5)Less – accumulated depreciation(3,166.6)(3,082.2)
Property, plant and equipment, net$2,378.1
 $2,019.3
Property, plant and equipment, net$2,778.7 $2,720.1 
Depreciation expense was $99.2$127.0 million and $83.5$125.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, respectively, and $279.1$254.7 million and $241.7$249.4 million in the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, respectively.
The Company monitors its long-lived assets for impairment indicators on an ongoing basis in accordance with GAAP. If impairment indicators exist, the Company performs the required impairment analysis by comparing the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the long-lived assets to the related net book values. If the net book value exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. Except as discussed below, the Company does not believe that there were any indicators that would have resulted in long-lived asset impairment charges as of September 30, 2017. The Company will however, continue to assess the impact of any significant industry and other events on the realization of its long-lived assets.
In the first nine monthshalf of 20172022 and 2016,2021, the Company recognized fixed asset impairment charges of $0.4$1.1 million and $3.5$0.4 million, respectively, in conjunction with its restructuring actions (Note 3,4, "Restructuring").
Investment in Affiliates
On September 8, 2017, In the Company gained controlfirst half of Shanghai Lear STEC Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (“Lear STEC”) by amending the existing joint venture agreement to eliminate the substantive participating rights of its joint venture partner. Prior to the amendment, Lear STEC was accounted for under the equity method. The consolidation of Lear STEC was accounted for as a business combination,2022 and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017. The operating results and cash flows of Lear STEC are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of the amended joint venture agreement and are reflected in the Company’s E-Systems segment.

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A preliminary summary of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with the consolidation is shown below (in millions):
Property, plant and equipment$16.2
Other assets and liabilities assumed, net42.7
Goodwill94.1
Intangible assets66.0
 $219.0
Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.
Intangible assets consist of amounts recognized for the fair value of customer-based assets and were based on an independent appraisal. Customer-based assets include Lear STEC’s established relationships with its customers and the ability of these customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. It is currently estimated that these intangible assets have a weighted average useful life of approximately 12 years.
The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with the consolidation contain provisional estimates that may be revised as a result of additional information obtained regarding such assets and liabilities.
As of the date of consolidation, the fair value of the Company’s previously held equity interest in Lear STEC was $94.0 million, and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Lear STEC was $125.0 million. As a result of valuing the Company’s prior equity interest in Lear STEC at fair value,2021, the Company recognized additional asset impairment charges of $1.1 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
In the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $8.5 million related to an intangible asset of its E-Systems segment resulting from a gainchange in the intended use of $54.2 million, whichsuch asset. The impairment charge is included in other (income) expense, netamortization of intangible assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and ninesix months ended September 30, 2017.July 3, 2021.
In connection with the consolidation, the noncontrolling interest holder obtained the option, which is embedded in the noncontrolling interest, to require the Company to purchase or redeem the 45% noncontrolling interest based on a pre-determined earnings multiple formula. In accordance with GAAP, the Company records redeemable noncontrolling interests at the greater of (1) the initial carrying amount adjusted for the noncontrolling interest holder’s share of total comprehensive income or loss
(8) Goodwill and dividends (“noncontrolling interest carrying value”) or (2) the redemption value as of and based on conditions existing as of the reporting date. Required redemption adjustments are recorded as an increase to redeemable noncontrolling interests, with an offsetting adjustment to retained earnings. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is classified in mezzanine equity in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Redemption value of a noncontrolling interest in excess of carrying value represents a dividend distribution that is different from dividend distributions to other common stockholders. Therefore, periodic redemption adjustments recorded in excess of carrying value are reflected as a reduction to the income available to common stockholders in the computation of earnings per share. Redeemable noncontrolling interest of $147.7 million related to Lear STEC is reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017. This amount includes a noncontrolling interest redemption adjustment of $22.7 million, representing the difference between the redemption value and carrying value.
Lear STEC’s annual sales are approximately $280 million. Lear STEC provides wire harnesses to SAIC Motor Corporation Limited and its joint ventures with both North American and European automotive manufacturers. The pro forma effects of this consolidation would not materially impact the Company’s reported results for any period presented.
For further information related to the redemption adjustment, see Note 13, "Comprehensive Income and Equity." For further information related to acquired assets measured at fair value, see Note 16, "Financial Instruments."


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(7) Goodwill
A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment, in the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, is shown below (in millions):
 Seating E-Systems Total
Balance at January 1, 2017$1,091.2
 $30.1
 $1,121.3
Acquisition122.6
 
 122.6
Consolidation of affiliate
 94.1
 94.1
Foreign currency translation and other48.9
 0.2
 49.1
Balance at September 30, 2017$1,262.7
 $124.4
 $1,387.1
SeatingE-SystemsTotal
Balance at January 1, 2022$1,249.3 $408.6 $1,657.9 
Acquisition of Kongsberg ICS27.4 — 27.4 
Foreign currency translation and other(27.5)(5.9)(33.4)
Balance at July 2, 2022$1,249.2 $402.7 $1,651.9 
Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Impairment testing is required more often than annually if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment is more likely than not to have occurred. In conducting its annual impairment testing, the Company may first perform a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that
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a reporting unit’sunit's fair value is less than its carrying amount. If not, no further goodwill impairment testing is required. If it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’sunit's fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit, the Company then compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the related net book value. If the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. The Company conducts its annual goodwill impairment testingassessment is completed as of the first day of itsthe Company's fourth quarter.quarter.
The Company does not believe that there were any indicators that would have resultedThere was no impairment of goodwill in goodwill impairment charges asthe first six months of September 30, 2017.2022 and 2021. The Company will, however, continue to assess the impact of significant industry and other events or circumstances on its recorded goodwill.
For further information related to the acquisition, see Note 3, "Acquisition of Kongsberg ICS."
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
In the three and six months ended July 2, "Acquisitions." For further information2022, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $8.9 million related to an intangible asset of its E-Systems segment resulting from a change in the consolidationintended use of an affiliate, see Note 6, "Long-Term Assets."such asset. The impairment charge is included in amortization of intangible assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended July 2, 2022.

(9) Debt
(8)Short-Term Borrowings
The Company utilizes uncommitted lines of credit as needed for its short-term working capital fluctuations. As of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had lines of credit from banks totaling $247.9 million and $96.2 million, respectively. As of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no short-term debt balances outstanding related to draws on the lines of credit.
Long-Term Debt
A summary of long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized original issue premium (discount), and the related weighted average interest rates is shown below (in millions):
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
Debt InstrumentLong-Term Debt 
Debt Issuance Costs (2)
 
Long-Term
Debt, Net
 
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
 Long-Term Debt 
Debt Issuance Costs (2)
 
Long-Term
Debt, Net
 
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
Credit Agreement — Term Loan Facility$250.0
 $(1.9) $248.1
 2.7% $468.7
 $(1.6) $467.1
 2.105%
4.75% Senior Notes due 2023 ("2023 Notes")
 
 
 N/A 500.0
 (4.8) 495.2
 4.75%
5.375% Senior Notes due 2024 ("2024 Notes")325.0
 (2.5) 322.5
 5.375% 325.0
 (2.8) 322.2
 5.375%
5.25% Senior Notes due 2025 ("2025 Notes")650.0
 (6.0) 644.0
 5.25% 650.0
 (6.6) 643.4
 5.25%
3.8% Senior Notes due 2027 ("2027 Notes") (1)
744.8
 (6.0) 738.8
 3.885% 
 
 
 N/A
Other8.6
 
 8.6
 N/A 5.7
 
 5.7
 N/A
 $1,978.4
 $(16.4) 1,962.0
   $1,949.4
 $(15.8) 1,933.6
  
Less — Current portion    (9.0)       (35.6)  
Long-term debt    $1,953.0
       $1,898.0
  
(1)Net of unamortized discount of $5.2 million
(2)Unamortized portion

July 2, 2022
Debt InstrumentLong-Term DebtUnamortized Debt Issuance CostsUnamortized Original Issue Premium (Discount)Long-Term
Debt, Net
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
3.8% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes")$550.0 $(2.3)$(2.0)$545.7 3.885%
4.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes")375.0 (2.1)(0.8)372.1 4.288%
3.5% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes")350.0 (2.2)(0.6)347.2 3.525%
2.6% Senior Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes")350.0 (3.0)(0.8)346.2 2.624%
5.25% Senior Notes due 2049 (the "2049 Notes")625.0 (5.9)13.3 632.4 5.103%
3.55% Senior Notes due 2052 (the "2052 Notes")350.0 (3.9)(0.6)345.5 3.558%
Other6.8 — — 6.8 N/A
$2,606.8 $(19.4)$8.5 $2,595.9 
Less — Current portion(0.7)
Long-term debt$2,595.2 
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Debt InstrumentLong-Term DebtUnamortized Debt Issuance CostsUnamortized Original Issue Premium (Discount)Long-Term
Debt, Net
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
2027 Notes$550.0 $(2.5)$(2.2)$545.3 3.885%
2029 Notes375.0 (2.3)(0.9)371.8 4.288%
2030 Notes350.0 (2.3)(0.7)347.0 3.525%
2032 Notes350.0 (3.1)(0.8)346.1 2.624%
2049 Notes625.0 (6.1)13.7 632.6 5.103%
2052 Notes350.0 (3.8)(0.5)345.7 3.558%
Other7.5 — — 7.5 N/A
$2,607.5 $(20.1)$8.6 2,596.0 
Less — Current portion(0.8)
Long-term debt$2,595.2 
Senior Notes
The issuance, date, maturity date and interest payablepayment dates of the Company's senior unsecured 20242027 Notes, 20252029 Notes, 2030 Notes, 2032 Notes, 2049 Notes and 20272052 Notes (together,(collectively, the "Notes") are as shown below:
NoteIssuance DateDate(s)Maturity DateInterest PayablePayment Dates
20242027 NotesMarch 2014August 2017MarchSeptember 15, 20242027March 15 and September 15
20252029 NotesMay 2019May 15, 2029May 15 and November 201415
2030 NotesFebruary 2020May 30, 2030May 30 and November 30
2032 NotesNovember 2021January 15, 20252032
January 15 and July 15(1)
20272049 NotesAugust 2017May 2019 and February 2020SeptemberMay 15, 20272049MarchMay 15 and SeptemberNovember 15
2052 NotesNovember 2021January 15, 2052
January 15 and July 15 (1)
In August 2017, the Company issued $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity of senior unsecured notes due 2027 at a stated coupon rate of 3.8%. The 2027 Notes were priced at 99.294% of par, resulting in a yield to maturity of 3.885%. The proceeds from the offering of $744.7 million, after original issue discount, were used to redeem the $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium of $17.0 million, as well as to refinance a portion of the Company's $500.0 million prior term loan facility (see "— Credit Agreement" below). In connection with these transactions, the Company recognized a loss of $21.2 million on the extinguishment of debt in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and paid related issuance costs of $6.0 million.
Prior to June(1) Commencing July 15, 2027 (three months prior to the maturity date), the Company, at its option, may redeem some or all of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to, the redemption date. At any time on or after June 15, 2027, but prior to the maturity date of September 15, 2027, the Company, at its option, may redeem some or all of the 2027 Notes, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.
Guarantees
The Notes are senior unsecured obligations. As discussed further in "— Credit Agreement" below, upon termination of the Company’s prior credit agreement, the subsidiaries that previously guaranteed the 2024 Notes and 2025 Notes were automatically released as guarantors. There are currently no guarantors of the Company’s obligations under the Notes.2022
Covenants
Subject to certain exceptions, the indentures governing the Notes contain certain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company to: (i) create or permit certain liens and (ii) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of the Company’sCompany's assets. The indenture governing the 2024 Notes limits the ability of the Company to enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The indentures governing the Notes also provide for customary events of default.
As of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the indentures governing the Notes.
Credit Agreement
In August 2017, the Company entered into a newThe Company's amended and restated unsecured credit agreement (the "Credit("Credit Agreement") consistingconsists of a $1.75$2.0 billion revolving credit facility ("Revolving(the "Revolving Credit Facility"), which expires on October 28, 2026, and a $250.0$250 million term loan facility, (the "Term Loan Facility"), bothwhich was repaid in full in 2021.
In the first six months of which mature on August 8, 2022. In connection with this transaction, the Company borrowed $250.0 million2022, aggregate borrowing and repayments under the Term LoanRevolving Credit Facility were $65.0 million. As of July 2, 2022 and paid related issuance costs of $5.7 million. At the same time, the Company terminated its previously existing credit agreement, which consisted of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and a $500 million term loan facility, and repaid amounts outstanding under the term loan facility of $453.1 million. Together with the offering of the 2027 Notes, these transactions extended the Company's maturity profile and increased its borrowing capacity.
As of September 30, 2017,December 31, 2021, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and $250.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility. As of December 31, 2016, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Company's prior revolving credit facility and $468.7 million of borrowings outstanding under the Company's prior term loan facility.

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Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility generally bear interest based on (i) the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement)Agreement) plus a margin, determined in accordance with a pricing grid. The rangeAs of July 2, 2022, the ranges and the rate as of September 30, 2017,rates are as follows (in percentages):
  Eurocurrency Rate Base Rate
  Minimum Maximum Rate as of
September 30, 2017
 Minimum Maximum Rate as of
September 30,
2017
Revolving Credit Agreement 1.00% 1.60% 1.30% 0.00% 0.60% 0.30%
Term Loan Facility 1.125% 1.90% 1.50% 0.125% 0.90% 0.50%
Eurocurrency RateBase Rate
Rate as ofRate as of
MinimumMaximumJuly 2, 2022MinimumMaximumJuly 2, 2022
Revolving Credit Facility0.925 %1.450 %1.125 %0.000 %0.450 %0.125 %
A facility fee, which ranges from 0.125%0.075% to 0.30%0.20% of the total amount committed under the Revolving Credit Facility, is payable quarterly.
Guarantees
The Credit Agreement eliminated the subsidiary guarantees required under the Company's prior credit agreement. There are currently no guarantors of the Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement.
Covenants
The Credit Agreement contains various customary representations, warranties and covenants by the Company, including, without limitation, (i) covenants regarding maximum leverage, (ii) limitations on fundamental changes involving the Company or its subsidiaries and (iii) limitations on indebtedness and liens.
As of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Scheduled MaturitiesOther Long-Term Debt
As of September 30, 2017, scheduled maturities related to the Term Loan Facility for the five succeeding years, as of the date of this Report, are shown below (in millions):
2017 (1)
$1.6
20186.3
20197.8
202014.0
202114.0
2022206.3
(1) Scheduled maturities for the fourth quarter of 2017
Other
As of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, other long-term debt, including the current portion, consists of amounts outstanding under an unsecured working capital leases.loan and a finance lease agreement.
For further information related to the 2024 Notes, the 2025 Notes and the prior credit agreement,Company's debt, see Note 6,7, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021.


(10) Leases
The Company has operating leases for production, office and warehouse facilities, manufacturing and office equipment and vehicles. Operating lease assets and obligations included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets are shown below (in millions):
July 2,
2022
December 31, 2021
Right-of-use assets under operating leases:
Other long-term assets$656.4 $627.9 
Lease obligations under operating leases:
Accrued liabilities$130.3 $125.6 
Other long-term liabilities555.3 523.6 
$685.6 $649.2 
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Maturities of lease obligations as of July 2, 2022, are shown below (in millions):
(9)
July 2, 2022
2022 (1)
$78.7 
2023137.2 
2024117.7 
202599.8 
202687.8 
Thereafter239.9 
Total undiscounted cash flows761.1 
Less: Imputed interest(75.5)
Lease obligations under operating leases$685.6 
(1)For the remaining six months
Cash flow information related to operating leases is shown below (in millions):
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Non-cash activity:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$101.2 $94.3 
Operating cash flows:
Cash paid related to operating lease obligations$81.2 $81.1 
In addition to the right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations shown above, in the six months ended July 2, 2022, the Company acquired $34.1 million of right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities in connection with its acquisition of Kongsberg ICS. See Note 3, "Acquisition of Kongsberg ICS."
Lease expense included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) is shown below (in millions):
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Operating lease expense$40.9 $39.9 $82.3 $78.9 
Short-term lease expense5.4 4.4 10.8 8.6 
Variable lease expense2.1 2.2 4.1 4.4 
Total lease expense$48.4 $46.5 $97.2 $91.9 
In the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $6.4 million related to its right-of-use assets in conjunction with its restructuring actions (Note 4, "Restructuring").
The weighted average lease term and discount rate for operating leases are shown below:
July 2,
2022
Weighted average remaining lease termSeven years
Weighted average discount rate3.0 %
The Company is party to a finance lease agreement, which is not material to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements (Note 9, "Debt").
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For further information related to the Company's leases, see Note 8, "Leases," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
(11) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans covering certain eligible employees in the United States and othercertain foreign countries. The Company also sponsors postretirement benefit plans (primarily for the continuation of medical benefits) forcovering certain eligible employeesretirees in the United States and certain other countries.Canada.
Net Periodic Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit (Credit) Cost
The components of the Company’sCompany's net periodic pension benefit cost are shown below (in millions):
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016
 U.S. Foreign U.S. Foreign U.S. Foreign U.S. Foreign
Service cost$1.3
 $1.8
 $1.4
 $1.6
 $3.8
 $5.3
 $4.2
 $4.8
Interest cost5.5
 4.0
 7.5
 3.8
 16.4
 11.2
 22.4
 11.9
Expected return on plan assets(7.3) (5.9) (9.5) (5.9) (21.7) (17.0) (28.6) (17.5)
Amortization of actuarial loss0.6
 1.3
 0.6
 0.8
 1.9
 3.8
 2.0
 2.3
Settlement loss
 
 
 
 0.2
 0.8
 0.2
 
Net periodic benefit cost$0.1
 $1.2
 $
 $0.3
 $0.6
 $4.1
 $0.2
 $1.5
In the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized a pension settlement loss of $0.8 million related to its restructuring actions.
The components of the Company’s net periodic other postretirement benefit (credit) cost are shown below (in millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 July 2, 2022July 3, 2021July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
U.S. Foreign U.S. Foreign U.S. Foreign U.S. Foreign U.S.ForeignU.S.ForeignU.S.ForeignU.S.Foreign
Service cost$
 $0.1
 $
 $0.1
 $0.1
 $0.4
 $0.1
 $0.4
Service cost$— $1.1 $— $1.4 $— $2.1 $— $2.7 
Interest cost0.6
 0.4
 0.9
 0.4
 1.8
 1.2
 2.4
 1.2
Interest cost3.8 2.9 3.6 2.7 7.7 5.8 7.2 5.3 
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss(0.7) 0.1
 (0.3) 0.1
 (2.0) 0.2
 (0.9) 0.2
Amortization of prior service credit
 (0.1) 
 (0.1) 
 (0.3) 
 (0.3)
Special termination benefits
 
 
 
 
 0.1
 
 0.3
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(5.9)(4.4)(5.9)(5.0)(11.9)(8.8)(11.8)(9.8)
Amortization of actuarial lossAmortization of actuarial loss0.5 1.0 0.9 1.6 1.0 2.1 1.9 3.1 
Settlement lossSettlement loss— — — — 0.4 — 0.4 — 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$(0.1) $0.5
 $0.6
 $0.5
 $(0.1) $1.6
 $1.6
 $1.8
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$(1.6)$0.6 $(1.4)$0.7 $(2.8)$1.2 $(2.3)$1.3 
The components of the Company's net periodic other postretirement benefit cost are shown below (in millions):
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 July 2, 2022July 3, 2021July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
 U.S.ForeignU.S.ForeignU.S.ForeignU.S.Foreign
Interest cost$0.4 $0.2 $0.4 $0.2 $0.8 $0.4 $0.7 $0.4 
Amortization of actuarial gain(0.3)— (0.3)— (0.6)— (0.6)— 
Amortization of prior service credit(0.1)— (0.1)— (0.1)— (0.1)— 
Net periodic benefit cost$— $0.2 $— $0.2 $0.1 $0.4 $— $0.4 
Contributions
In the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, employer contributions to the Company’sCompany's domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans were $7.6$5.8 million.
The Company expects contributions to its domesticfunded pension plans and foreign defined benefit payments related to its unfunded pension plans to be approximately$6 million to $10 million to $15 million in 2017. 2022.
(12) Revenue Recognition
The Company enters into contracts with its customers to provide production parts generally at the beginning of a vehicle's life cycle. Typically, these contracts do not provide for a specified quantity of products, but once entered into, the Company is often expected to fulfill its customers' purchasing requirements for the production life of the vehicle. Many of these contracts may electbe terminated by the Company's customers at any time. Historically, terminations of these contracts have been infrequent. The Company receives purchase orders from its customers, which provide the commercial terms for a particular production part, including price (but not quantities). Contracts may also provide for annual price reductions over the production life of the vehicle, and prices may be adjusted on an ongoing basis to make contributions in excess of minimum funding requirements in response to investment performance orreflect changes in interest rates orproduct content/cost and other commercial factors.
Revenue is recognized at a point in time when control of the product is transferred to the customer under standard commercial terms, as the Company believesdoes not have an enforceable right to payment prior to such transfer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration that it is financially advantageousthe Company expects to do so andbe entitled to in exchange for those products based on its other cash requirements.


the current purchase orders, annual price reductions and ongoing price adjustments. In the first six months of 2022 and 2021, revenue recognized related to prior years represented less than 2% of consolidated net sales. The Company's customers pay for products
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received in accordance with payment terms that are customary within the industry. The Company's contracts with its customers do not have significant financing components.
(10)The Company records a contract liability for advances received from its customers. As of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no significant contract liabilities recorded. Further, in the first six months of 2022 and 2021, there were no significant contract liabilities recognized in revenue.
Amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling costs are included in net sales in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Shipping and handling costs are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction that are collected by the Company from a customer are excluded from revenue.
A summary of the Company's revenue by reportable operating segment and geography is shown below (in millions):
Three Months Ended
July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
SeatingE-SystemsTotalSeatingE-SystemsTotal
North America$1,822.7 $370.8 $2,193.5 $1,572.7 $284.3 $1,857.0 
Europe and Africa1,264.1 480.6 1,744.7 1,226.0 501.0 1,727.0 
Asia631.0 285.0 916.0 664.7 332.5 997.2 
South America156.3 60.5 216.8 144.8 34.7 179.5 
$3,874.1 $1,196.9 $5,071.0 $3,608.2 $1,152.5 $4,760.7 
Six Months Ended
July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
SeatingE-SystemsTotalSeatingE-SystemsTotal
North America$3,664.6 $726.7 $4,391.3 $3,241.3 $626.9 $3,868.2 
Europe and Africa2,533.6 1,002.3 3,535.9 2,700.7 1,103.3 3,804.0 
Asia1,293.6 652.5 1,946.1 1,381.4 701.3 2,082.7 
South America294.8 111.3 406.1 280.8 79.4 360.2 
$7,786.6 $2,492.8 $10,279.4 $7,604.2 $2,510.9 $10,115.1 
(13) Other (Income) Expense, Net
Other (income) expense, net includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses related to certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost and other miscellaneous income and expense.
A summary of other (income) expense, net is shown below (in millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Other expense$34.4
 $15.5
 $47.2
 $34.7
Other expense$17.1 $6.2 $47.1 $15.3 
Other income(56.2) (1.3) (59.5) (35.5)Other income(2.7)(52.3)(5.4)(55.1)
Other (income) expense, net$(21.8) $14.2
 $(12.3) $(0.8)Other (income) expense, net$14.4 $(46.1)$41.7 $(39.8)
In the three and ninesix months ended September 30, 2017, other expense includes a loss of $21.2 million on the extinguishment of debt and net foreign currency transaction losses of $5.3 million and $3.9 million, respectively. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, other income includes a gain of $54.2 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate (Note 6, "Long-Term Assets").
In the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016,July 2, 2022, other expense includes net foreign currency transaction losses of $3.6$5.8 million and $5.4$25.7 million, respectively. respectively, including $2.3 million and $13.7 million, respectively, related to foreign exchange rate volatility following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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In the ninethree and six months ended October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, other income includes a gain of $30.3$47.0 million related to a favorable indirect tax ruling in Brazil. In the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, other expense includes net foreign currency transaction losses of $2.5 million and $6.7 million, respectively, and a loss of $1 million related to the consolidationimpairment of an affiliate. For further information related to the 2016 consolidation of an affiliate, see Note 5, "Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

(11)(14) Income Taxes
A summary of the provision for income taxes and the corresponding effective tax rate for the three and ninesix months ended September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, is shown below (in millions, except effective tax rates):
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Provision for income taxes$77.8
 $88.2
 $240.2
 $287.4
Provision for income taxes$23.5 $39.3 $43.9 $98.2 
Pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates$385.3
 $310.3
 $1,159.4
 $1,030.2
Pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates$104.8 $229.3 $181.1 $508.1 
Effective tax rate20.2% 28.4% 20.7% 27.9%Effective tax rate22.4 %17.1 %24.2 %19.3 %
On January 1, 2017, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting." The new standard requires that the tax impact related to the difference between share-based compensation for book and tax purposes be recognized as income tax benefit or expense in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income in the reporting period in which such awards vest. The standard also required a modified retrospective adoption for previously unrecognized excess tax benefits. Accordingly, the Company recognized a deferred tax asset of $54.5 million and a corresponding credit to retained earnings in conjunction with the adoption. The effects of adopting the other provisions of ASU 2016-09 were not significant.
In the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, theCompany's provision for income taxes was primarilyis impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions. In the first nine months of 2017, the Company recognized net tax benefits of $68.4 million, of which $28.7 million related to the reversal of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, $16.3 million related to the change in the accounting for share-based compensation discussed above, $7.5 million related to the redemption of the 2023 Notes and $15.9 million related to restructuring charges and various other items. In addition, the Company recognized a gain of $54.2 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. In the first nine months of 2016, the Company recognized netdiscrete tax benefits of $14.5 million related to restructuring charges and various other items. In addition,on the Company recognized a gain of $30.3 million related tosignificant items shown below (in millions):
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Restructuring charges and various other items$18.8 $13.4 
Valuation allowances on deferred tax assets0.5 6.7 
Release of tax reserves4.7 6.5 
Favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction— (16.0)
Share-based compensation1.4 — 
$25.4 $10.6 
Excluding the consolidation of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. Excluding these items above, the effective tax rate for the first ninesix months of 20172022 and 20162021 approximated the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35%21%, adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax incentives and other permanent items.

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The Company’sCompany's current and future provision for income taxes is impacted by the initial recognition of and changes in valuation allowances in certain countries. The Company intends to maintain these allowances until it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company’sCompany's future provision for income taxes will include no tax benefit with respect to losses incurred and, except for certain jurisdictions, no tax expense with respect to income generated in these countries until the respective valuation allowances are eliminated. Accordingly, income taxes are impacted by changes in valuation allowances and the mix of earnings among jurisdictions. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. In completing this evaluation, the Company considers all available evidence in order to determine whether, based on the weight of the evidence, a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets is necessary. Such evidence includes historical results, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and expectations for future taxable income (exclusive of the reversal of temporary differences and carryforwards), as well as the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. If, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the Company’sCompany's deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. If operating results improve or decline on a continual basis in a particular jurisdiction, the Company’sCompany's decision regarding the need for a valuation allowance could change, resulting in either the initial recognition or reversal of a valuation allowance in that jurisdiction, which could have a significant impact on income tax expense in the period recognized and subsequent periods.
As of September 30, 2017, In determining the provision for income taxes for financial statement purposes, the Company has approximately $300 millionmakes certain estimates and judgments, which affect its evaluation of excess foreign tax credits at certain foreign subsidiaries that cannot be recognized under GAAP until the related foreign earnings are repatriated to the United States through dividends. It is likely that the Company will repatriate these foreign earnings and recognize all or a substantial portioncarrying value of such foreign tax credits in the fourth quarter of 2017. The recognition of these foreign tax credits would create aits deferred tax asset that under current U.S.assets, as well as its calculation of certain tax law may reduce U.S. tax on certain foreign source income over the next several years.liabilities.
For further information related to the 2017 consolidation of an affiliate, see Note 6, "Long-Term Assets." For further information related to the Company's income taxes, see Note 7,9, "Income Taxes," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’sCompany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021.

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(Continued)
(15) Net Income Per Share Attributable to Lear
Basic net income per share availableattributable to Lear common stockholders is computed using the two-class method by dividing net income attributable to Lear after deducting the redemption adjustment related to the redeemable noncontrolling interest, by the average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Common shares issuable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions pursuant to a contractual agreement are considered common shares outstanding and are included in the computation of basic net income per share availableattributable to Lear common stockholders.Lear.
Diluted net income per share availableattributable to Lear common stockholders is computed using the two-classtreasury stock method by dividing net income attributable to Lear after deducting the redemption adjustment related to the redeemable noncontrolling interest, by the average number of common shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents computed using the treasury stock method and the average share price during the period.
A summary of information used to compute basic and diluted net income per share availableattributable to Lear common stockholders is shown below (in millions, except share and per share data):
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net income attributable to Lear$68.5 $175.2 $117.9 $378.9 
Average common shares outstanding59,899,061 60,292,000 59,915,636 60,302,398 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents196,580 319,505 237,989 283,509 
Average diluted shares outstanding60,095,641 60,611,505 60,153,625 60,585,907 
Basic net income per share attributable to Lear$1.14 $2.91 $1.97 $6.28 
Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear$1.14 $2.89 $1.96 $6.25 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
Net income attributable to Lear$295.2
 $214.4
 $912.9
 $745.2
Less: Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment(22.7) 
 (22.7) 
Net income available to Lear common stockholders$272.5
 $214.4
 $890.2
 $745.2
        
Average common shares outstanding68,061,718
 71,259,766
 68,874,682
 73,102,327
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents772,561
 792,504
 662,126
 706,893
Average diluted shares outstanding68,834,279
 72,052,270
 69,536,808
 73,809,220
        
Basic net income per share available to Lear common stockholders$4.00
 $3.01
 $12.92
 $10.19
        
Diluted net income per share available to Lear common stockholders$3.96
 $2.98
 $12.80
 $10.10
For further information related to the redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment, see Note 6, "Long-Term Assets."

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(13)(16) Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Equity
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as all changes in the Company’sCompany's net assets except changes resulting from transactions with stockholders. It differs from net income in that certain items recorded in equity are included in comprehensive income.
A summary of comprehensive income and reconciliations of equity, Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, is shown below (in millions):
 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Equity 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
 Equity 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
Beginning equity balance$3,756.2
 $3,621.9
 $134.3
 $3,192.9
 $3,057.2
 $135.7
Stock-based compensation transactions14.9
 14.9
 
 8.4
 8.4
 
Repurchase of common stock(77.9) (77.9) 
 (332.2) (332.2) 
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders(34.8) (34.8) 
 (105.8) (105.8) 
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders(0.7) 
 (0.7) (33.2) 
 (33.2)
Adoption of ASU 2016-09 (Note 11, "Taxes")
 
 
 54.5
 54.5
 
Redeemable non-controlling interest adjustment(22.7) (22.7) 
 (22.7) (22.7) 
Comprehensive income:

     

    
Net income315.0
 295.2
 19.8
 960.5
 912.9
 47.6
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

     

    
Defined benefit plan adjustments(1.8) (1.8) 
 (3.0) (3.0) 
Derivative instruments and hedging activities(10.8) (10.8) 
 57.2
 57.2
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments89.9
 87.1
 2.8
 250.7
 244.6
 6.1
Other comprehensive income77.3
 74.5
 2.8
 304.9
 298.8
 6.1
Comprehensive income392.3
 369.7
 22.6
 1,265.4
 1,211.7
 53.7
Ending equity balance$4,027.3
 $3,871.1
 $156.2
 $4,027.3
 $3,871.1
 $156.2

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
A summary of changes, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, is shown below (in millions):
Three Months Ended 
 September 30, 2017
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30, 2017
Three Months Ended July 2, 2022Six Months Ended July 2, 2022
Defined benefit plans:   Defined benefit plans:
Balance at beginning of period$(194.0) $(192.8)Balance at beginning of period$(198.5)$(199.4)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $1.2 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively)0.9
 3.4
Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017)(2.7) (6.4)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $0.2 million and $0.5 million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $0.2 million and $0.5 million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)0.9 2.3 
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022)Other comprehensive income recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022)3.1 2.6 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$(194.5)$(194.5)
Derivative instruments and hedging:Derivative instruments and hedging:
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$6.4 $(18.6)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax benefit of $1.9 million and $3.3 million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)Reclassification adjustments (net of tax benefit of $1.9 million and $3.3 million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)(7.8)(14.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax benefit (expense) of $1.7 million and ($6.2) million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax benefit (expense) of $1.7 million and ($6.2) million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)(5.8)25.8 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$(7.2)$(7.2)
Foreign currency translation:Foreign currency translation:
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$(570.5)$(552.2)
Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax expense of $4.0 million and $4.4 million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax expense of $4.0 million and $4.4 million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively)(182.0)(200.3)
Balance at end of period$(195.8) $(195.8)Balance at end of period$(752.5)$(752.5)
   
Derivative instruments and hedging:   
Balance at beginning of period$22.9
 $(45.1)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax benefit of $1.0 million and tax expense of $1.9 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively)(3.1) 5.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax benefit of $3.2 million and tax expense of $16.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively)(7.7) 51.5
Balance at end of period$12.1
 $12.1
   
Foreign currency translation:   
Balance at beginning of period$(440.2) $(597.7)
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017)87.1
 244.6
Balance at end of period$(353.1) $(353.1)
Total accumulated other comprehensive lossTotal accumulated other comprehensive loss$(954.2)$(954.2)
In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, foreign currency translation adjustments are primarily related primarily to the strengtheningweakening of the Euro, and to a lesser extent the Chinese renminbi and the Brazilian real, relative to the U.S. dollar. In the six months ended July 2, 2022, foreign currency translation adjustments are primarily related to the weakening of the Euro, and to a lesser extent the Chinese renminbi, relative to the U.S. dollar.
In the three and ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, foreign currency translation adjustments include pretax losses of $0.2$1.0 million and pretax$1.5 million, respectively, related to intercompany transactions for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future, and derivative net investment hedge gains of $19.1 million and $19.4 million, respectively.
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A summary of changes, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, is shown below (in millions):
Three Months Ended July 3, 2021Six Months Ended July 3, 2021
Defined benefit plans:
Balance at beginning of period$(275.6)$(276.9)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $0.7 million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, respectively)1.8 4.0 
Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2021)(2.5)(3.4)
Balance at end of period$(276.3)$(276.3)
Derivative instruments and hedging:
Balance at beginning of period$9.6 $12.6 
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax benefit of $1.9 million and $3.3 million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, respectively)(8.1)(13.4)
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period (net of tax expense of $4.5 million and $5.2 million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, respectively)18.7 21.0 
Balance at end of period$20.2 $20.2 
Foreign currency translation:
Balance at beginning of period$(524.4)$(440.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax benefit (expense) of $0.6 million and ($1.5) million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, respectively)52.7 (30.9)
Balance at end of period$(471.7)$(471.7)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss$(727.8)$(727.8)
In the three months ended July 3, 2021, foreign currency translation adjustments are primarily related to the strengthening of the Brazilian real, the Chinese renminbi and the Euro relative to the U.S. dollar. In the six months ended July 3, 2021, foreign currency translation adjustments are primarily related to the weakening of the Euro relative to the U.S. dollar.
In the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, foreign currency translation adjustments include pretax losses of $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, related to intercompany transactions for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.



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A summary of comprehensive income($2.6) million and reconciliations of equity, Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, is shown below (in millions):
 Three Months Ended October 1, 2016 Nine Months Ended October 1, 2016
 Equity 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
 Equity 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
Beginning equity balance$3,156.1
 $3,012.8
 $143.3
 $3,017.7
 $2,927.4
 $90.3
Stock-based compensation transactions15.6
 15.6
 
 6.7
 6.7
 
Repurchase of common stock(152.7) (152.7) 
 (557.7) (557.7) 
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders(21.9) (21.9) 
 (67.5) (67.5) 
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders(0.4) 
 (0.4) (13.2) 
 (13.2)
Consolidation of affiliate1.0
 
 1.0
 41.0
 
 41.0
Non-controlling interests — other
 
 
 
 (2.2) 2.2
Comprehensive income:
     
    
Net income235.0
 214.4
 20.6
 792.0
 745.2
 46.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
     
    
Defined benefit plan adjustments1.5
 1.5
 
 (0.2) (0.2) 
Derivative instruments and hedging activities0.8
 0.8
 
 (10.6) (10.6) 
Foreign currency translation adjustments8.0
 8.0
 
 34.8
 37.4
 (2.6)
Other comprehensive income (loss)10.3
 10.3
 
 24.0
 26.6
 (2.6)
Comprehensive income245.3
 224.7
 20.6
 816.0
 771.8
 44.2
Ending equity balance$3,243.0
 $3,078.5
 $164.5
 $3,243.0
 $3,078.5
 $164.5

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A summary of changes, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, is shown below (in millions):
 Three Months Ended 
 October 1, 2016
 Nine Months Ended 
 October 1, 2016
Defined benefit plans:   
Balance at beginning of period$(196.3) $(194.6)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $1.0 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively)0.8
 2.5
Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016)0.7
 (2.7)
Balance at end of period$(194.8) $(194.8)
    
Derivative instruments and hedging:   
Balance at beginning of period$(50.1) $(38.7)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $6.0 million and $16.7 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively)17.1
 46.2
Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax benefit of $6.0 million and $20.5 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively)(16.3) (56.8)
Balance at end of period$(49.3) $(49.3)
    
Foreign currency translation:   
Balance at beginning of period$(467.4) $(496.8)
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016)8.0
 37.4
Balance at end of period$(459.4) $(459.4)
In the three months ended October 1, 2016, foreign currency translation adjustments are related primarily to the strengthening of the Euro relative to the U.S. dollar. In the nine months ended October 1, 2016, foreign currency translation adjustments are related primarily to the strengthening of the Euro and Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar, partially offset by the weakening of the Chinese renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar, and include pretax losses of $0.5$7.3 million, related to intercompany transactions for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.respectively.
For further information regarding reclassification adjustments related to the Company's defined benefit plans, see Note 9,11, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans." For further information regarding reclassification adjustments related to the Company's derivative and hedging activities, see Note 16,19, "Financial Instruments."
Lear Corporation Stockholders’Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
In February 2017, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $658.8 million increase to the existing common stock share repurchase program to provide for a remaining aggregate repurchase authorization of $1.0 billion and extended the term of the program to December 31, 2019. In the first nine months of 2017, the Company paid, in aggregate, $332.2 million for repurchases of its outstanding common stock (2,320,469 shares at an average purchase price of $143.14 per share, excluding commissions). As of the end of the third quarter of 2017, the Company has a remaining repurchase authorization of $667.8 million under its ongoing common stock share repurchase program. The Company may implement these share repurchases through a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, open market purchases, accelerated stock repurchase programs and structured repurchase transactions. The extent to which the Company willmay repurchase its outstanding common stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon its financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors.

The Company has a common stock share repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") which permits the discretionary repurchase of its common stock. Since its inception in the first quarter of 2011, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has authorized $6.1 billion in share repurchases under the Repurchase Program, and the Company has repurchased, in aggregate, $4.8 billion of its outstanding common stock, at an average price of $91.27 per share, excluding commissions and related fees. On May 19, 2022, the Board extended the term of the Repurchase Program to December 31, 2024.
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SinceShare repurchases in the first quartersix months of 2011,2022 and the Company's Boardremaining purchase authorization as of Directors has authorized $4.1 billion inJuly 2, 2022, are shown below (in millions, except for share repurchases under its common stock share repurchase program. As of the end of the third quarter of 2017, the Company has paid, in aggregate, $3.4 billion for repurchases of its outstanding common stock, at an average price of $78.18and per share excludingamounts):
Six Months EndedAs of July 2, 2022
July 2, 2022
Aggregate RepurchasesCash Paid for RepurchasesNumber of Shares
Average Price per Share (1)
Remaining Purchase Authorization
$50.2 $50.2 380,220 $131.92 $1,279.5 
(1) Excludes commissions and related fees.
In addition to shares repurchased under the Company’s common stock share repurchase programRepurchase Program described in the preceding paragraphs,above, the Company classifiedclassifies shares withheld from the settlement of the Company’sCompany's restricted stock unit and performance share awards to cover minimum tax withholding requirements as common stock held in treasury in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
As approved by the Board of Directors, in May 2017, the Company retired 8.0 million shares of common stock held in treasury. These retired shares are reflected as authorized, but not issued, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017. The retirement of shares held in treasury resulted in a reduction in the par value of common stock, additional paid-in capital and retained earnings of $0.1 million, $155.9 million and $735.5 million, respectively. These reductions were offset by a corresponding reduction in shares held in treasury of $891.5 million. Accordingly, there was no effect on stockholders’ equity as a result of this transaction.sheets.
Quarterly Dividend
In the first ninesix months of 20172022 and 2016,2021, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.50$0.77 and $0.30$0.25 per share of common stock, respectively. In the first nine months of 2017,
Dividends declared dividends totaled $105.8 million, and dividends paid totaled $104.4 million. In the first nine months of 2016, declared dividends totaled $67.5 million, and dividends paid totaled $68.1 million. are shown below (in millions):
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Dividends declared$93.4 $30.6 
Dividends paid93.5 30.8 
Dividends payable on common shares to be distributed under the Company’sCompany's stock-based compensation program and common shares contemplated as part of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings will be paid when such common shares are distributed.
Noncontrolling Interests
In the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, the Company gained control of and consolidated affiliates. For further information related to the 2017 consolidation, see Note 6, "Long-Term Assets." For further information related to the 2016 consolidation, see Note 5, "Investment in Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

(14)(17) Legal and Other Contingencies
As of September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2016,2021, the Company had recorded reserves for pending legal disputes, including commercial disputes, and other legal matters of $8.7$16.6 million and $11.0$19.5 million, respectively. Such reserves reflect amounts recognized in accordance with GAAP and typically exclude the cost of legal representation. Product liability and warranty reserves are recorded separately from legal reserves, as described below.
Commercial Disputes
The Company is involved from time to time in legal proceedings and claims including, without limitation,related to commercial or contractual disputes with its customers, suppliers and competitors. These disputes vary in nature and are usually resolved by negotiations between the parties.
Product Liability and Warranty Matters
In the event that use of the Company’sCompany's products results in, or is alleged to result in, bodily injury and/or property damage or other losses, the Company may be subject to product liability lawsuits and other claims. Such lawsuits generally seek compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorneys’attorneys' fees and costs. In addition, if any of the Company’sCompany's products are, or are alleged to be, defective, the Company may be required or requested by its customers to participate in a recall or other corrective action involving such products. Certain of the Company’sCompany's customers have asserted claims against the Company for costs related to recalls or other corrective actions involving its products. The Company can provide no assurances that it will not experience material claims in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend such claims.
To a lesser extent, the Company is a party to agreements with certain of its customers, whereby these customers may pursue claims against the Company for contribution of all or a portion of the amounts sought in connection with product liabilityrecalls and warranty claims.

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In certain instances, allegedly defective products may be supplied by Tier 2 suppliers. The Company may seek recovery from its suppliers of materials or services included within the Company’sCompany's products that are associated with product liability claims, recalls and warranty claims. The Company carries insurance for certain legal matters, including product liability claims, but such coverage may be limited. The Company does not maintain insurance for product warranty or recall matters. Future dispositions with respect to the Company’s product liability claims that were subject to compromise under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings will be satisfied out of a common stock and warrant reserve established for that purpose.
The Company records product warranty reserves when liability is probable and related amounts are reasonably estimable.
A summary of the changes in reserves for product liability and warranty claims for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, is shown below (in millions):
Balance at January 1, 2017$49.1
Expense, net (including changes in estimates)12.5
Settlements(15.5)
Foreign currency translation and other3.0
Balance at September 30, 2017$49.1
Balance at January 1, 2022$46.0 
Expense, net (including changes in estimates)5.7 
Settlements(12.3)
Foreign currency translation and other(2.0)
Balance at July 2, 2022$37.4 
Environmental Matters
The Company is subject to local, state, federal and foreign laws, regulations and ordinances which govern activities or operations that may have adverse environmental effects and which impose liability for clean-up costs resulting from past spills, disposals or other releases of hazardous wastes and environmental compliance. The Company’sCompany's policy is to comply with all applicable environmental laws and to maintain an environmental management program based on ISO 14001 to ensure compliance with this standard. However, the Company currently is, has been and in the future may become the subject of formal or informal enforcement actions or procedures.
As of September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2016,2021, the Company had recorded environmental reserves of $9.0 million.$8.2 million and $8.0 million, respectively. The Company does not believe that the environmental liabilities associated with its current and former properties will have a material adverse impact on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows; however, no assurances can be given in this regard.
Other Matters
The Company is involved from time to time in various other legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, intellectual property matters, tax claims and employment matters. Although the outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not believe that any of the other legal proceedings or claims in which the Company is currently involved, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, no assurances can be given in this regard.
Although the Company records reserves for legal disputes, product liability and warranty claims and environmental and other matters in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these matters are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ significantly from current estimates.

(15)(18) Segment Reporting
The Company has twois organized under 2 reportable operating segments: seating,Seating, which includesconsists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete seat systems, seat subsystems and all majorkey seat components, includingand E-Systems, which consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic systems. Key components in the Company's complete seat system and subsystem solutions are advanced comfort, wellness and safety offerings, as well as configurable seating product technologies. All of these products are compatible with traditional internal combustion engine ("ICE") architectures and the full range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric architectures (collectively, "electrified powertrains"). Key seat component product offerings include seat trim covers, and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests, as well as advanced comfort offerings of massage, lumbar, seat heat and E-Systems, which includes complete electrical distribution systems, electronic control modules and associated software and wireless communication modules.ventilation. Key components in the Company's electrical distribution systemand connection systems portfolio include wiringwire harnesses, terminals and connectors, and junction boxes, includingengineered components for both ICE architectures and electrified powertrains that require management of higher voltage and power. Key components in the Company's electronic systems portfolio include body domain and zone control modules and products specific to electrification and connectivity. Electrification products include integrated power modules and battery disconnect units, as well as on-board
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battery chargers, power conversion modules, high voltage battery management systems and high voltage power distribution boxes. Connectivity products include telematics control units ("TCU") and hybrid electric systems.gateway modules to manage both wired and wireless networks and data in vehicles. In addition to electronic modules, the Company offers software that includes cybersecurity and full capabilities in both dedicated short-range communication and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity. The Company's software offerings include embedded control software and cloud and mobile device-based software and services. The other category includes unallocated costs related to corporate headquarters, regional headquarters and the elimination of intercompany activities, none of which meets the requirements for being classified as an operating segment. Corporate and regional headquarters costs include various support functions, such as information technology, advanced research and development, corporate finance, legal, executive administration and human resources.
Each of the Company's operating segments reports its results from operations and makes its requests for capital expenditures directly to the chief operating decision maker. The economic performance of each operating segment is driven primarily by automotive production volumes in the geographic regions in which it operates, as well as by the success of the vehicle platforms for which it supplies products. Also, each operating segment operates in the competitive Tier 1 automotive supplier environment and is continually working with its customers to manage costs and improve quality. The Company's production processes generally make use of hourly labor, dedicated facilities, sequential manufacturing and assembly processes and commodity raw materials.
The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based primarily on (i) revenues from external customers, (ii) pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates, interest expense and other (income) expense, net ("segment earnings") and (iii) cash flows, being defined as segment earnings less capital expenditures plus depreciation and amortization.

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A summary of revenues from external customers and other financial information by reportable operating segment is shown below (in millions):
 Three Months Ended July 2, 2022
 SeatingE-SystemsOtherConsolidated
Revenues from external customers$3,874.1 $1,196.9 $— $5,071.0 
Segment earnings (1)
213.9 2.0 (71.8)144.1 
Depreciation and amortization93.5 53.4 4.7 151.6 
Capital expenditures105.8 60.0 6.4 172.2 
Total assets7,987.2 3,530.9 1,827.3 13,345.4 
Three Months Ended July 3, 2021
 SeatingE-SystemsOtherConsolidated
Revenues from external customers$3,608.2 $1,152.5 $— $4,760.7 
Segment earnings (1)
252.2 26.6 (73.3)205.5 
Depreciation and amortization90.1 56.3 3.8 150.2 
Capital expenditures83.5 51.8 4.7 140.0 
Total assets7,528.6 3,466.6 2,268.5 13,263.7 
Six Months Ended July 2, 2022
 SeatingE-SystemsOtherConsolidated
Revenues from external customers$7,786.6 $2,492.8 $— $10,279.4 
Segment earnings (1)
414.0 17.9 (159.3)272.6 
Depreciation and amortization186.3 99.6 9.1 295.0 
Capital expenditures182.9 106.1 13.5 302.5 
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2017Six Months Ended July 3, 2021
Seating E-Systems Other Consolidated SeatingE-SystemsOtherConsolidated
Revenues from external customers$3,868.9
 $1,112.6
 $
 $4,981.5
Revenues from external customers$7,604.2 $2,510.9 $— $10,115.1 
Segment earnings (1)
298.8
 155.5
 (69.1) 385.2
Segment earnings (1)
544.2 115.9 (147.2)512.9 
Depreciation and amortization76.7
 31.3
 3.7
 111.7
Depreciation and amortization180.5 102.9 7.6 291.0 
Capital expenditures109.7
 42.7
 3.8
 156.2
Capital expenditures146.5 95.0 11.4 252.9 
Total assets7,413.5
 2,262.7
 2,035.8
 11,712.0
 Three Months Ended October 1, 2016
 Seating E-Systems Other Consolidated
Revenues from external customers$3,513.3
 $1,013.1
 $
 $4,526.4
Segment earnings (1)
269.5
 140.3
 (64.7) 345.1
Depreciation and amortization67.9
 27.5
 3.3
 98.7
Capital expenditures80.3
 34.9
 3.4
 118.6
Total assets6,348.8
 1,746.6
 2,182.0
 10,277.4
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Seating E-Systems Other Consolidated
Revenues from external customers$11,762.0
 $3,341.2
 $
 $15,103.2
Segment earnings (1)
941.8
 476.7
 (207.5) 1,211.0
Depreciation and amortization213.2
 89.0
 11.0
 313.2
Capital expenditures287.1
 126.2
 16.9
 430.2
Total assets7,413.5
 2,262.7
 2,035.8
 11,712.0
 Nine Months Ended October 1, 2016
 Seating E-Systems Other Consolidated
Revenues from external customers$10,755.7
 $3,158.4
 $
 $13,914.1
Segment earnings (1)
848.8
 441.5
 (198.9) 1,091.4
Depreciation and amortization193.8
 80.5
 9.1
 283.4
Capital expenditures204.6
 79.5
 16.2
 300.3
Total assets6,348.8
 1,746.6
 2,182.0
 10,277.4
(1) See definition above
For the three months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, segment earnings include restructuring charges of$13.318.2 million, $2.7$18.6 million and $1.0$5.0 million in the seatingSeating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively. For the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $29.6$34.8 million, $6.3$31.9 million and $12.7$5.0 million in the seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively (Note 3, "Restructuring").
For the three months ended October 1, 2016, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $7.8 million, $6.9 million and $0.2 million in the seatingSeating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively. The Company expects to incur approximately $27 million and $16 million of additional restructuring costs in the Seating and E-Systems segments, respectively, related to activities initiated as of July 2, 2022, and expects that the components of such costs will be consistent with its historical experience.
For the ninethree months ended October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $30.8 million, $17.5$7.2 million and $2.9$3.7 million in the seatingSeating and E-Systems segments, respectively. For the six months ended July 3, 2021, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $20.0 million, $8.4 million and $4.2 million in the Seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively (Note 3, "Restructuring").respectively.

For further information, see Note 4, "Restructuring."
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A reconciliation of segment earnings to consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates is shown below (in millions):
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Segment earnings$144.1 $205.5 $272.6 $512.9 
Interest expense24.9 22.3 49.8 44.6 
Other (income) expense, net14.4 (46.1)41.7 (39.8)
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates$104.8 $229.3 $181.1 $508.1 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
Segment earnings$385.2
 $345.1
 $1,211.0
 $1,091.4
Interest expense21.7
 20.6
 63.9
 62.0
Other (income) expense, net(21.8) 14.2
 (12.3) (0.8)
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates$385.3
 $310.3
 $1,159.4
 $1,030.2

(16)(19) Financial Instruments
Debt Instruments
The carrying values of the Company’s debt instrumentsNotes vary from their fair values. The fair values of the Notes were determined by reference to the quoted market prices of these securities (Level 2 input based on the GAAP fair value hierarchy). The estimated fair value, as well as the carrying value, of the Company's debt instruments are shown below (in millions):
 September 30,
2017
 December 31, 2016
Estimated aggregate fair value$2,037.8
 $2,004.8
Aggregate carrying value (1)
1,975.0
 1,943.7
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
Estimated aggregate fair value (1)
$2,233.2 $2,868.6 
Aggregate carrying value (1) (2)
2,600.0 2,600.0 
(1) Credit agreement and senior notes, excluding Excludes "other" debt
(2) Excludes the impact of unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs and unamortized original issue premium (discount)
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Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The Company has cash on deposit that is legally restricted as to use or withdrawal. A reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows is shown below (in millions):
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Balance sheet:
Cash and cash equivalents$828.0 $1,401.7 
Restricted cash included in other current assets— 1.4 
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets2.9 1.6 
Statement of cash flows:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$830.9 $1,404.7 
Accounts Receivable Factoring
OneThe Company's allowance for credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, primarily accounts receivable, reflects management's estimate of credit losses over the remaining expected life of such assets, measured primarily using historical experience, as well as current conditions and forecasts that affect the collectability of the Company's European subsidiaries has an uncommitted factoring agreement, which providesreported amount. Expected credit losses for aggregate purchasesnewly recognized financial assets, as well as changes to expected credit losses during the period, are recognized in earnings. The Company also considers geographic and segment specific risk factors in the development of specified customer accounts of up to €200 million.expected credit losses. As of September 30, 2017, thereJuly 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accounts receivable are reflected net of reserves of $31.7 million and $35.5 million, respectively. Changes in expected credit losses were no factored receivables outstanding. The Company cannot provide any assurances that this factoring facility will be available or utilizednot significant in the future.first six months of 2022.
Marketable Equity Securities
Included in other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, are $40.7 million and $30.2 million, respectively, of marketableMarketable equity securities, which the Company accounts for under the fair value option. Accordingly, unrealizedoption, are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as shown below (in millions):
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
Current assets$3.3 $3.5 
Other long-term assets48.6 58.8 
$51.9 $62.3 
Unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the marketable equity securities are recognized in other (income) expense, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statementstatements of comprehensive income as a component of other expense, net.(loss). The fair value of the marketable equity securities is determined by reference to quoted market prices in active markets (Level 1 input based on the GAAP fair value hierarchy).
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Values
As of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values of $18.2 million and $15.4 million, respectively, are included in other long-term assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Such investments are valued at cost, less cumulative impairments of $10.0 million. During the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $1.0 million related to an investment in equity securities without a readily determinable fair value.
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company has used derivative financial instruments, including forwards, futures, options, swaps and other derivative contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates and the resulting variability of the Company’sCompany's operating results. The Company is not a party to leveraged derivatives. The Company’sCompany's derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that provide for the net settlement of contracts, by counterparty, in the event of default or termination. On the date that a derivative contract for a hedginghedge instrument is entered into, the Company designates the derivative as either (1) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (a fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of the exposure of a forecasted transaction or of the variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability (a cash flow hedge), (3) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation (a net investment hedge) or (4) a contract not designated as a hedginghedge instrument.
For a fair value hedge, both the effective and ineffective portions of the change in the fair value of the derivative areis recorded in earnings and reflected in the condensed consolidated statementstatements of comprehensive income (loss) on the same line as the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. For a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.sheets. When the underlying hedged

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transaction is realized, the gain or loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss is recorded in earnings and reflected in the condensed consolidated statementstatements of comprehensive income (loss) on the same line as the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. For a net investment hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in cumulative translation adjustment, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition, changessheets. When the related currency translation adjustment is required to be reclassified, usually upon the sale or liquidation of the investment, the gain or loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss is recorded in earnings and reflected in other (income) expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). Changes in the fair value of contracts not designated as hedginghedge instruments and the ineffective portion of both cash flow and net investment hedges are recorded in earnings and reflected in other (income) expense, net in the condensed consolidated statementstatements of comprehensive income (loss). Cash flows attributable to derivatives used to manage foreign currency risks are classified on the same line as the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Upon settlement, cash flows attributable to derivatives designated as net investment hedges are classified as investing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Cash flows attributable to forward starting interest rate swaps are classified as financing activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
The Company formally documents its hedge relationships, including the identification of the hedge instruments and the related hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction. Derivatives are recorded at fair value in other expense, net.current and long-term assets and other current and long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company also formally assesses whether a derivative used in a hedge transaction is highly effective in offsetting changes in either the fair value or the cash flows of the hedged item. When it is determined that a hedged transaction is no longer probable to occur, the Company discontinues hedge accounting.
Foreign Exchange
The Company uses forwards, swaps and other derivative contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on known foreign currency exposures. Gains and losses on the derivative instruments are intended to offset gains and losses on the hedged transaction in an effort to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The principal currencies hedged by the Company include the Mexican peso, various European currencies, the Thai baht,Chinese renminbi, the Philippine peso and the Japanese yen, the Canadian dollar and the Philippine peso.
The notional amount, estimated fair value and related balance sheet classification of the Company's foreign currency derivative contracts are shown below (in millions, except for maturities):
 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Fair value of foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges:   
Other current assets$29.2
 $11.2
Other long-term assets7.5
 0.5
Other current liabilities(14.7) (58.3)
Other long-term liabilities(2.5) (9.9)
 19.5
 (56.5)
Notional amount$1,287.8
 $1,275.0
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed24
 24
    
Fair value of foreign currency contracts not designated as hedging instruments:   
Other current assets$6.1
 $5.9
Other current liabilities(4.2) (3.8)
 1.9
 2.1
    
Notional amount$1,020.3
 $681.2
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed12
 12
    
Total fair value$21.4
 $(54.4)
Total notional amount$2,308.1
 $1,956.2
yen.
Foreign currency derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments consist principally of hedges of cash transactions, intercompany loans and certain other balance sheet exposures.

Net Investment Hedges
The Company uses cross-currency interest rate swaps, which are designated as net investment hedges of the foreign currency rate exposure of its investment in certain Euro-denominated subsidiaries. In the six months ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021, contra interest expense on net investment hedges of $3.0 million and $3.2 million, respectively, is included in interest expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
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Balance Sheet Classification
The notional amount, estimated aggregate fair value and related balance sheet classification of the Company's foreign currency and net investment hedge contracts are shown below (in millions, except for maturities):
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
Fair value of foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges:
Other current assets$27.4 $19.4 
Other long-term assets4.6 0.1 
Other current liabilities(10.5)(10.1)
Other long-term liabilities(1.7)(2.8)
19.8 6.6 
Notional amount$1,117.2 $1,077.6 
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed2423
Fair value of derivatives designated as net investment hedges:
Other long-term assets$14.6 $— 
Other current liabilities— (3.2)
Other long-term liabilities— (1.6)
14.6 (4.8)
Notional amount$300.0 $300.0 
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed4533
Fair value of foreign currency contracts not designated as hedging instruments:
Other current assets$5.1 $2.2 
Other current liabilities(5.3)(3.3)
(0.2)(1.1)
Notional amount$756.7 $445.5 
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed1212
Total fair value$34.2 $0.7 
Total notional amount$2,173.9 $1,823.1 

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Pretax amounts related to foreign currency derivativeand net investment hedge contracts designated as cash flow hedges that were recognized in and reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss are shown below (in millions):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:$(5.5) $(22.3) $68.1
 $(77.2)Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency contractsForeign currency contracts$(7.5)$23.2 $32.0 $26.2 
Net investment hedge contractsNet investment hedge contracts19.1 (2.6)19.4 7.3 
       11.6 20.6 51.4 33.5 
(Gains) losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to:       (Gains) losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to:
Net sales0.8
 2.2
 1.4
 3.6
Net sales(3.3)(0.8)(4.9)(0.6)
Cost of sales(4.6) 20.9
 6.5
 59.3
Cost of sales(7.0)(9.8)(14.0)(17.3)
Interest expenseInterest expense0.6 0.6 1.2 1.2 

(3.8) 23.1
 7.9
 62.9
Comprehensive income (loss)$(9.3) $0.8
 $76.0
 $(14.3)
(9.7)(10.0)(17.7)(16.7)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$1.9 $10.6 $33.7 $16.8 
As of September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2016,2021, pretax net gains (losses) of approximately $19.5$17.6 million and ($56.5)16.1) million, respectively, related to the Company’sCompany's derivative instruments and hedging activities were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
During the next twelve monthtwelve-month period, the Company expectsnet gains (losses) expected to reclassifybe reclassified into earnings netare shown below (in millions):
Foreign currency contracts$16.9 
Interest rate swap contracts(2.4)
Total$14.5 
Such gains of approximately $14.6 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2017. Such gainsand losses will be reclassified at the time that the underlying hedged transactions are realized.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, amounts recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income related to changes in the fair value of cash flow and fair value hedges excluded from the Company’s effectiveness assessments and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of cash flow and fair value hedges were not material.
Fair Value Measurements
GAAP provides that fair value is an exit price, defined as a market-based measurement that represents the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value measurements are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques:
Market:This approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
Income:
This approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount based on current market expectations.
Cost:This approach is based on the amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
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Further, GAAP prioritizes the inputs and assumptions used in the valuation techniques described above into a three-tier fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1:Observable inputs, such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2:Inputs, other than quoted market prices included in Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly for the asset or liability.
Level 3:Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’sentity's own assumptions about the exit price of the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs may be used if there is little or no market data for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The Company discloses fair value measurements and the related valuation techniques and fair value hierarchy level for its assets and liabilities that are measured or disclosed at fair value.

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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair value measurements and the related valuation techniques and fair value hierarchy level for the Company’sCompany's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2016,2021, are shown below (in millions):
September 30, 2017 July 2, 2022
Frequency 
Asset
(Liability)
 
Valuation
Technique
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 FrequencyAsset
(Liability)
Valuation
Technique
Level 1Level 2Level 3

Foreign currency contracts, net
Recurring $21.4
 Market/ Income $
 $21.4
 $
Foreign currency contracts, netRecurring$19.6 Market/ Income$— $19.6 $— 
Net investment hedgesNet investment hedgesRecurring14.6 Market/ Income— 14.6 — 
Marketable equity securitiesRecurring $40.7
 Market $40.7
 $
 $
Marketable equity securitiesRecurring51.9 Market51.9 — — 
December 31, 2016 December 31, 2021
Frequency 
Asset
(Liability)
 
Valuation
Technique
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 FrequencyAsset
(Liability)
Valuation
Technique
Level 1Level 2Level 3

Foreign currency contracts, net
Recurring $(54.4) Market/ Income $
 $(54.4) $
Foreign currency contracts, netRecurring$5.5 Market/ Income$— $5.5 $— 
Net investment hedgesNet investment hedgesRecurring(4.8)Market/ Income— (4.8)— 
Marketable equity securitiesRecurring $30.2
 Market $30.2
 $
 $
Marketable equity securitiesRecurring62.3 Market62.3 — — 
The Company determines the fair value of its derivative contracts using quoted market prices to calculate the forward values and then discounts such forward values to the present value. The discount rates used are based on quoted bank deposit or swap interest rates. If a derivative contract is in a net liability position, the Company adjusts these discount rates, if required, by an estimate of the credit spread that would be applied by market participants purchasing these contracts from the Company’sCompany's counterparties. If an estimate of the credit spread is required, the Company uses significant assumptions and factors other than quoted market rates, which would result in the classification of its derivative liabilities within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2016,2021, there were no derivative contracts that were classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy in 2017.the first six months of 2022.
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis, which are not included in the table above. As these non-recurring fair value measurements are generally determined using unobservable inputs, these fair value measurements are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
As a result of the 2017 consolidationacquisition of Lear STEC,Kongsberg ICS (Note 3, "Acquisition of Kongsberg ICS"), Level 3 fair value estimates of $16.2 million related to property, plant and equipment $66.0of $121.8 million, related to customer-basedright-of-use assets of $34.1 million and developed technology intangible assets and $125.0of $11.1 million related to redeemable noncontrolling interest are recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017. In addition, the consolidation of Lear STEC required a Level 3 fair value estimate of $94.0 million related to the Company's previously held equity interest.
As a result of the 2017 acquisition of Antolin Seating, Level 3 fair value estimates of $81.7 million related to property, plant and equipment and $121.4 million related to intangible assets are recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.
As a result of the 2016 acquisition of AccuMED, Level 3 fair value estimates of $11.2 million and $13.9 million related to property, plant and equipment are recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Level 3 fair value estimates of $53.0 million related to intangible assets are recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
July 2, 2022. Fair value estimates of property, plant and equipment were based on independent appraisals, giving consideration to the highest and best use of the assets. Key assumptions used in the appraisals were based on a combination of market and cost approaches, as appropriate. Fair value estimates of customer-based intangible assets were based on the present value of future earnings attributable to the asset group after recognition of required returns to other contributory assets. Fair value estimates of redeemable noncontrolling and equity interests were based on the present value of future cash flows and a value to earnings multiple approach and reflect discounts for the lack of control and the lack of marketability associated with noncontrolling and equity interests. Further, the fair value estimate of the redeemable noncontrolling interest includes an estimate of the fair value

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appropriate. Fair value estimates of right-of-use assets were based on a market approach. Fair value estimates of developed technology intangible assets were based on a relief from royalty approach.
associated withIn the noncontrolling interest holder's embedded redemption option.second quarters of 2022 and 2021, the Company completed impairment assessments related to certain of its intangible assets resulting from changes in the intended uses of such assets and recorded impairment charges of $8.9 million and $8.5 million, respectively. The fair value estimate of this redemption optionthe related asset group was determinedbased on management's estimates using the Monte Carlo valuation model and includes various assumptions including the expected volatility, risk free rate and dividend yield.
For further information related to assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, see Note 2, “Acquisitions,” and Note 6, "Long-Term Assets."discounted cash flow method.
As of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, there were no additional significant assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

(17)(20) Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has consideredconsiders the ASUsapplicability and impact of all Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU") issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") as summarized below, which could significantlybelow.
Pronouncements adopted in 2022:
Reference Rate Reform
The FASB issued ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)." The guidance provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burdens related to the expected market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. The guidance was effective upon issuance and generally can be applied to applicable contract modifications and hedge relationships prospectively through December 31, 2022. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact itson the Company's financial statements:statements.
Government Assistance
The FASB issued ASU 2021-10, "Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance." The guidance, effective January 1, 2022, requires disclosures about certain government assistance transactions. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements.

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Standards Pending AdoptionDescriptionEffective DateAnticipated Impact
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (1)
The standard replaces existing revenue recognition guidance and requires additional financial statement disclosures. The provisions of these updates may be applied through either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach.January 1, 2018The Company is finalizing its review of the impact of adopting this standard and is developing and executing a comprehensive implementation plan. Reviews of a significant portion of commercial contracts have been completed and changes to processes and internal controls are being identified to meet the standard’s reporting and disclosure requirements. At this time, the Company does not believe that this standard will have a material effect on its revenues, results of operations or financial position. The Company expects to make additional disclosures related to the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers as required by the new standard. The Company currently plans to adopt the new standard using the modified retrospective approach; however, a final decision regarding the adoption method has not been made at this time.
ASU 2016-02, LeasesThe standard requires that a lessee recognize on its balance sheet right-of-use assets and corresponding liabilities resulting from leasing transactions, as well as additional financial statement disclosures. Currently, GAAP only requires balance sheet recognition for leases classified as capital leases. The provisions of this update apply to substantially all leased assets, with certain permitted exceptions, and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach.January 1, 2019The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this update. For additional information on the Company’s operating lease commitments, see Note 11, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit CostThe standard was issued to address the net presentation of the components of net benefit cost. It requires the classification of service cost in the same line item as other current employee compensation costs. It also requires the presentation of the remaining components of net benefit cost in a separate line item outside any subtotal for income from operations.January 1, 2018The update will result in the retrospective reclassification of the non-service cost components of net benefit cost from cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses to other expense, net. There will be no impact on consolidated net income.
(1) Along with four subsequent ASUs amending and clarifying ASU 2014-09:
ASU 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date"
ASU 2016-08, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)"
ASU 2016-10, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing"
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

In addition to the adoption of ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting," discussed in Note 11, "Income Taxes," the Company adopted the ASUs summarized below in 2017. The effects of adopting the ASUs listed below did not significantly impact the Company's financial statements:
StandardDescriptionEffective Date
ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of InventoryThe standard requires the measurement of inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value rather than at the lower of cost or market.January 1, 2017
ASU 2016-05, Effects of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships and ASU 2016-06, Contingent Put and Call Options in Debt Instruments.The standards provide clarification when there is a change in a counterparty to a derivative hedging instrument and the steps required when assessing the economic characteristics of embedded put or call options.January 1, 2017
ASU 2016-07, Simplifying the Transition to Equity Method of AccountingThe standard eliminates the requirement to retroactively apply the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence.January 1, 2017
ASU 2016-17, Interests Held through Related Parties that Are under Common ControlThe standard changes the evaluation of whether a reporting entity is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity in certain instances involving entities under common control.January 1, 2017
The Company has considered the recent ASUs summarized below, none of which are expected to significantly impact its financial statements:
StandardDescriptionEffective Date
ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial LiabilitiesThe standard requires equity investments and other ownership interests in unconsolidated entities (other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting) to be measured at fair value through earnings. A practicability exception exists for equity investments without readily determinable fair values.January 1, 2018
ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash PaymentsThe standard addresses the classification of cash flows related to various transactions, including debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, contingent consideration and proceeds from insurance claims.January 1, 2018
ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than InventoryThe standard requires the recognition of the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers (other than inventory) when the sales and transfers occur.January 1, 2018
ASU 2016-18, Restricted CashThe standard provides guidance on the presentation of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows.January 1, 2018
ASU 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a BusinessThe standard provides a new framework to use when determining if a set of assets and activities is a business.January 1, 2018
ASU 2017-05, Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial AssetsThe standard provides guidance for recognizing gains and losses on nonfinancial assets (including land, buildings and intangible assets) to noncustomers. Adoption must coincide with ASU 2014-09.January 1, 2018
ASU 2017-09, Stock Compensation - Scope of Modification AccountingThe standard provides guidance intended to reduce diversity in practice when accounting for a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment award.January 1, 2018
ASU 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging ActivitiesThe standard contains changes intended to better portray the economic results of hedging activities, as well as targeted improvements to simplify hedge accounting.January 1, 2019
ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial InstrumentsThe standard changes the impairment model for most financial instruments to an "expected loss" model. The new model will generally result in earlier recognition of credit losses.January 1, 2020
ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill ImpairmentThe standard simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments and allows a goodwill impairment charge to be based on the amount of a reporting unit's carrying value in excess of its fair value. This eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill or what is known as "Step 2" under the current guidance.January 1, 2020


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ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’SMANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Executive OverviewEXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We are a leading Tier 1 supplier to the global automotive industry.technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enabling superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. We supply seating, electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic modules, as well as related sub-systems, components and software,systems to all of the world's major automotive manufacturers.
Lear is built on a foundation and strong culture of innovation, operational excellence, and engineering and program management capabilities. We use our product, design and technological expertise, as well as our global reach and competitive manufacturing footprint, to achieve our financial goals and objectives ofobjectives. These include continuing to deliver profitable growth (balancing risks and returns),; investing in innovation to drive business growth and profitability; maintaining a strong balance sheet with investment grade credit metricsmetrics; and consistently returning excess cashcapital to our stockholders. Further, we have aligned our strategy with the key trends affecting our business — electrification, connectivity, autonomy and shared mobility. At Lear, we are Making every drive betterTM by providing technology for safer, smarter and more comfortable journeys, while adhering to our values — Be Inclusive. Be Inventive. Get Results the Right Way.
Our seatingbusiness is organized under two reporting segments: Seating and E-Systems. Each of these segments has a varied product and technology range across a number of component categories.
Our Seating business consists of the design, development, engineering just-in-timeand manufacture of complete seat systems, seat subsystems and key seat components. Our capabilities in operations and supply chain management enable synchronized (just-in-time) assembly and delivery of high volumes of complex complete seat systems to our customers. Included in our complete seat system and subsystem solutions are advanced comfort, wellness and safety offerings, as well as configurable seating product technologies. Our advanced comfort, wellness and safety offerings are facilitated by our system, component and integration capabilities, together with our in-house electronics, sensor, software and algorithm competencies. Our comfort offerings have been enhanced by our first quarter 2022 acquisition of substantially all of Kongsberg Automotive's Interior Comfort Systems business unit ("Kongsberg ICS"), which specializes in comfort seating solutions, including massage, lumbar, seat heat and ventilation. As the design, development, engineering and manufacture of all majormost vertically integrated global seat components, includingsupplier, our key seat component product offerings include seat trim covers, and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests. Further, we have capabilities in active sensingheadrests, as well as advanced comfort offerings of massage, lumbar, seat heat and comfort for seats, utilizing electronically controlled sensorventilation. All of these products are compatible with traditional internal combustion engine ("ICE") architectures and adjustment systemsthe full range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and internally developed algorithms. battery electric architectures (collectively, "electrified powertrains").
Our E-Systems business consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete electrical distribution and connection systems that routeand electronic systems. The combination of these capabilities enables us to provide our customers with customizable solutions with optimized designs at a competitive cost. Electrical distribution and connection systems utilize low voltage wire, high voltage wire, high speed data cables and flat wiring to connect networks and electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for all types of powertrains – from traditional vehicleICE architectures as well as high power and hybrid electric systems.to the full range of electrified powertrains. Key components in theour electrical distribution systemand connection systems portfolio include wiringwire harnesses, terminals and connectors and junction boxes, includingengineered components for high powerboth ICE architectures and hybrid electric systems. We also design, develop, engineerelectrified powertrains that require management of higher voltage and manufacture sophisticated electronic control modules thatpower. Electronic systems facilitate signal, data and power management within the vehicle and include the associated software required to facilitate these functions. Key components in our electronic systems portfolio include body domain and zone control modules and products specific to electrification and connectivity. Electrification products include integrated power modules and battery disconnect units, as well as associated software. We have addedon-board battery chargers, power conversion modules, high voltage battery management systems and high voltage power distribution boxes. Connectivity products include telematics control units ("TCU") and gateway modules to manage both wired and wireless networks and data in vehicles. In addition to electronic modules, we offer software that includes cybersecurity and full capabilities in wirelessboth dedicated short-range communication modules and cybersecuritycellular protocols for vehicle connectivity. Our software offerings include embedded control software and cloud and mobile device-based software and services. Our customers traditionally have sourced our electronic hardware together with the software that securely process various signals to, from and within the vehicle, as well as capabilities to provide roadside modules that communicate real-time traffic information to vehicleswe embed in the area.it.
We serve all of the world's major automotive manufacturers across both our seatingSeating and E-Systems businesses.businesses, and we have automotive content on more than 450 vehicle nameplates worldwide. It is common for us to have both seating and electrical and/or electronic content on the same and multiple vehicle platforms with a single customer. platform.
Our businesses benefit globally from leveraging common operating standards and disciplines, including world-class product development and manufacturing processes, as well as common customer support and regional infrastructures.infrastructures, all of which contribute to our reputation for operational excellence. Our core capabilities are shared across component categories includingand include: high-precision manufacturing and assembly with short lead times,times; management of complex supply chains,chains; global engineering and program management skillsskills; the agility to establish and/or transfer production between facilities quickly; and a
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unique customer-focused culture. Our businesses utilize proprietary, industry-specific processes and standards, leverage common low-cost engineering centers and share centralized operating support functions. These functions such asinclude logistics, supply chain management, quality, and health and safety, as well asand all major administrative functions.
Industry Overviewoverview
Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by the automotive manufacturers, which is ultimately dependent on the availability of raw materials and components and consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. Due to the overall global economic conditions in 2020, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry experienced a decline in global customer sales and production volumes. Although industry production increased 3% in 2021 over 2020 and is expected to increase 5% in 2022 over 2021 (based on July 2022 S&P Global Mobility, formerly IHS Markit, projections), production remains well below recent historic levels and consumer demand. This is largely due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through supply shortages and, to a lesser extent, the resurgence of the virus in China with corresponding "stay at home" government orders, as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The most significant supply shortage relates to semiconductor chips, which is impacting global vehicle production and resulting in reductions and cancellations of planned production. In addition, we are experiencing increased costs related to labor inefficiencies and shortages, which are likely to continue for a period of time. Increases in certain commodity costs, as well as transportation, logistics and utility costs, are also impacting, and will continue to impact, our operating results for the foreseeable future. Further resurgences of the COVID-19 virus or its variants in other regions, including corresponding "stay at home" or similar government orders impacting industry production, could also impact our financial results. For risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply shortages, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.
In March 2022, as our customers began to suspend their Russian operations as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we similarly suspended our Russian operations. Although our net sales and total assets in Russia represent less than 1% of our consolidated net sales and total assets, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions imposed on Russia globally have resulted in economic and supply chain disruptions affecting the overall industry, the ultimate financial impact of which cannot be reasonably estimated. Further, although we do not have operations in Ukraine, the Ukrainian operations of certain of our suppliers and suppliers of our customers have been and will continue to be disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Global automotive industry production volumes in the first nine monthshalf of 2017,2022, as compared to the first nine monthshalf of 2016,2021, are shown below (in millionsthousands of units):
Nine Months Ended  Six Months Ended
September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 % Change
July 2,
2022 (1)
July 3,
2021 (1) (2)
% Change
North America13.0 13.5 (4)%North America7,121.46,800.2%
Europe and Africa17.1 16.7 2 %Europe and Africa8,040.19,140.7(12)%
Asia34.9 33.3 5 %Asia20,645.420,427.3%
South America2.3 1.9 21 %South America1,251.81,258.8(1)%
Other1.2 1.1 9 %Other876.6746.317 %
Global light vehicle production68.5 66.5 3 %Global light vehicle production37,935.338,373.3(1)%
Automotive(1) Production data based on S&P Global Mobility
(2) Production data for 2021 have been updated from our second quarter 2021 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect actual production levels
In addition to the factors noted above, automotive sales and production can be affected by the age of the vehicle fleet and related scrappage rates, labor relations issues, fuel prices, regulatory requirements, government initiatives, trade agreements, the availability and cost of credit, the availability of critical components needed to complete the production of vehicles, restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers, facility closures, changing consumer attitudes toward vehicle ownership and usage and other factors. Our operating results are also significantly impacted by the overall commercial success of the vehicle platforms for which we supply particular products, as well as the level of vertical integration and profitability of the products that we supply for these platforms. The loss of business with respect to any vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier, or a decrease in the production levels of any such models, could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, larger cars and light trucks, as well as vehicle platforms that offer more

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features and functionality, such as luxury, sport utility and crossover vehicles, typically have more content and, therefore, tend to have a more significant impact on our operating results.
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Our percentage of consolidated net sales by region in the first six months of 2022 and 2021 is shown below:
Six Months Ended
2017 2016July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
North America39% 41%North America43 %38 %
Europe and Africa40% 39%Europe and Africa34 %38 %
Asia18% 17%Asia19 %21 %
South America3% 3%South America%%
Total100% 100%Total100 %100 %
Our ability to reduce the risks inherent in certain concentrations of our business, and thereby maintain our financial performance in the future, will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to diversify our sales on a customer, product, platform and geographic basis to reflect the market overall.
Key trends that specifically affectThe automotive industry, and our business, include automotive manufacturers’ utilizationcontinue to be shaped by the broad trends of global vehicle platforms, increasingelectrification, connectivity, autonomy, and shared mobility. We also consider demand and regulatory requirements related to improved energy efficiency, sustainability, enhanced safety and communications (e.g., government mandates related to fuel economy, carbon emissions and safety equipment) to be significant drivers of these trends, each of which is likely to be at the forefront of our industry for luxury and performance features, including increasing levels of electrical and electronic content, and China’s emergence as the single largest major automotive market in the world. foreseeable future.
In addition three major mega-trends have broadly emerged as major drivers of change and growth in the automotive industry: connectivity, safety and efficiency. These trends support shared mobility and long-term convergence to fully connected, fully autonomous and fully electric / highly efficient vehicles.
Our sales and marketing approach is based on addressing these trends, while our strategy focuses on the major imperativeskey foundational attributes imperative for success as an automotive supplier: quality,supplier (quality, service cost and efficiency andcost), our strategic initiatives focus on furthering our competitive differentiation through vertical integration, disruptive innovation and advanced manufacturing technology. We have expanded key component and software capabilities through organic investment and acquisitions to ensure a full complement of the highest qualitybest solutions for our customers. We have restructured, and continue to align, our manufacturing and engineering footprint to attain a leading competitive cost position globally. We have established or expanded our capabilitiesactivities in new and growing markets, especially China, in support of our customers’customers' growth initiatives and global platform initiatives.in pursuit of opportunities with new customers. These initiatives have helped us achieve our financial goals overall, as well as a more balanced regional, customer and vehicle segment diversification in our business.
For further information related to these trends and our strategy, see Item 1, "Business — Industry and Strategy," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Our customers typically require us to reduce our prices over the life of a vehicle model and, at the same time, assume significant responsibility for the design, development and engineering of our products. Our financial performance is largely dependent on our ability to achieveoffset these price reductions with product cost reductions through product design enhancement, and supply chain management, as well as manufacturing efficiencies and restructuring actions. We also seek to enhance our financial performance by investing in product development, design capabilities and new product initiatives that respond to and anticipate the needs of our customers and consumers. We continually evaluate operational and strategic alternatives to improve our business structure and align our business with the changing needs of our customers and major industry trends affecting our business.
Our material cost as a percentage of net sales was 65.0%66.2% in the first nine monthshalf of 2017,2022, as compared to 65.1%64.7% in the first nine monthshalf of 2016.2021, reflecting increases in certain commodity costs. Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile.volatile, reflecting changes in supply and demand, logistics issues, global trade and tariff policies, and geopolitical issues. Our primary commodity cost exposures relate to steel, copper and leather. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of our supply base, longer-term purchase commitments, contractual recovery mechanisms and the selective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and product benchmarking. However, these strategies, together with commercial negotiationsFurther, our exposure to changes in steel prices is primarily indirect, through purchased components, and a significant portion of our copper, leather and direct steel purchases are subject to price index agreements with our customers and suppliers, typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact.suppliers. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity price environment. In the current environment of escalating raw material, energy and commodity costs, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers, have only offset a portion of the adverse impact. In addition, the availability of raw materials, commodities and product components fluctuates from time to time due to factors outside of our control. If these costs increase or availability is restricted, it could have an adverse impact on our operating results in the foreseeable future. See "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.

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Financial MeasuresRESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In evaluating
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We are a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enabling superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. We supply seating, electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic systems to all of the world's major automotive manufacturers.
Lear is built on a foundation and strong culture of innovation, operational excellence, and engineering and program management capabilities. We use our product, design and technological expertise, as well as our global reach and competitive manufacturing footprint, to achieve our financial conditiongoals and operating performance,objectives. These include continuing to deliver profitable growth (balancing risks and returns); investing in innovation to drive business growth and profitability; maintaining a strong balance sheet with investment grade credit metrics; and consistently returning capital to our stockholders. Further, we focus primarily on earnings, operating margins, cash flowshave aligned our strategy with the key trends affecting our business — electrification, connectivity, autonomy and return on invested capital.shared mobility. At Lear, we are Making every drive betterTM by providing technology for safer, smarter and more comfortable journeys, while adhering to our values — Be Inclusive. Be Inventive. Get Results the Right Way.
Our business is organized under two reporting segments: Seating and E-Systems. Each of these segments has a varied product and technology range across a number of component categories.
Our Seating business consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete seat systems, seat subsystems and key seat components. Our capabilities in operations and supply chain management enable synchronized (just-in-time) assembly and delivery of high volumes of complex complete seat systems to our customers. Included in our complete seat system and subsystem solutions are advanced comfort, wellness and safety offerings, as well as configurable seating product technologies. Our advanced comfort, wellness and safety offerings are facilitated by our system, component and integration capabilities, together with our in-house electronics, sensor, software and algorithm competencies. Our comfort offerings have been enhanced by our first quarter 2022 acquisition of substantially all of Kongsberg Automotive's Interior Comfort Systems business unit ("Kongsberg ICS"), which specializes in comfort seating solutions, including massage, lumbar, seat heat and ventilation. As the most vertically integrated global seat supplier, our key seat component product offerings include seat trim covers, surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat mechanisms, seat foam and headrests, as well as advanced comfort offerings of massage, lumbar, seat heat and ventilation. All of these products are compatible with traditional internal combustion engine ("ICE") architectures and the full range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric architectures (collectively, "electrified powertrains").
Our E-Systems business consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic systems. The combination of these capabilities enables us to provide our customers with customizable solutions with optimized designs at a competitive cost. Electrical distribution and connection systems utilize low voltage wire, high voltage wire, high speed data cables and flat wiring to connect networks and electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for all types of powertrains – from traditional ICE architectures to the full range of electrified powertrains. Key components in our electrical distribution and connection systems portfolio include wire harnesses, terminals and connectors and engineered components for both ICE architectures and electrified powertrains that require management of higher voltage and power. Electronic systems facilitate signal, data and power management within the vehicle and include the associated software required to facilitate these functions. Key components in our electronic systems portfolio include body domain and zone control modules and products specific to electrification and connectivity. Electrification products include integrated power modules and battery disconnect units, as well as on-board battery chargers, power conversion modules, high voltage battery management systems and high voltage power distribution boxes. Connectivity products include telematics control units ("TCU") and gateway modules to manage both wired and wireless networks and data in vehicles. In addition to maintainingelectronic modules, we offer software that includes cybersecurity and expandingfull capabilities in both dedicated short-range communication and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity. Our software offerings include embedded control software and cloud and mobile device-based software and services. Our customers traditionally have sourced our businesselectronic hardware together with our existing customersthe software that we embed in our more established markets, our expansion plans are focused primarily on emerging markets. Asia, in particular, continues to present significant growth opportunities, asit.
We serve all of the world's major global automotive manufacturers implement production expansion plansacross both our Seating and localE-Systems businesses, and we have automotive manufacturers aggressively expand their operationscontent on more than 450 vehicle nameplates worldwide. It is common for us to meet increasing demand in this region. We currently have fifteen joint ventures with operations in Asia,both seating and electrical and/or electronic content on the same vehicle platform.
Our businesses benefit globally from leveraging common operating standards and disciplines, including world-class product development and manufacturing processes, as well as an additional joint venture in North America dedicatedcommon customer support and regional infrastructures, all of which contribute to serving Asian automotive manufacturers. We also have aggressively pursued this strategy by selectively increasing our vertical integration

reputation for operational excellence. Our core capabilities are shared across component categories and include: high-precision manufacturing and assembly with short lead times; management of complex supply chains; global engineering and program management skills; the agility to establish and/or transfer production between facilities quickly; and a
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capabilities globally,Industry overview
Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by the automotive manufacturers, which is ultimately dependent on the availability of raw materials and components and consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. Due to the overall global economic conditions in 2020, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry experienced a decline in global customer sales and production volumes. Although industry production increased 3% in 2021 over 2020 and is expected to increase 5% in 2022 over 2021 (based on July 2022 S&P Global Mobility, formerly IHS Markit, projections), production remains well below recent historic levels and consumer demand. This is largely due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through supply shortages and, to a lesser extent, the resurgence of the virus in China with corresponding "stay at home" government orders, as well as expandingthe Russia-Ukraine conflict. The most significant supply shortage relates to semiconductor chips, which is impacting global vehicle production and resulting in reductions and cancellations of planned production. In addition, we are experiencing increased costs related to labor inefficiencies and shortages, which are likely to continue for a period of time. Increases in certain commodity costs, as well as transportation, logistics and utility costs, are also impacting, and will continue to impact, our component manufacturing capacityoperating results for the foreseeable future. Further resurgences of the COVID-19 virus or its variants in Asia, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Mexicoother regions, including corresponding "stay at home" or similar government orders impacting industry production, could also impact our financial results. For risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply shortages, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as supplemented and Northern Africa. Furthermore,updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.
In March 2022, as our customers began to suspend their Russian operations as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we similarly suspended our Russian operations. Although our net sales and total assets in Russia represent less than 1% of our consolidated net sales and total assets, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions imposed on Russia globally have expandedresulted in economic and supply chain disruptions affecting the overall industry, the ultimate financial impact of which cannot be reasonably estimated. Further, although we do not have operations in Ukraine, the Ukrainian operations of certain of our low-cost engineering capabilitiessuppliers and suppliers of our customers have been and will continue to be disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Global automotive industry production volumes in Indiathe first half of 2022, as compared to the first half of 2021, are shown below (in thousands of units):
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022 (1)
July 3,
2021 (1) (2)
% Change
North America7,121.46,800.2%
Europe and Africa8,040.19,140.7(12)%
Asia20,645.420,427.3%
South America1,251.81,258.8(1)%
Other876.6746.317 %
Global light vehicle production37,935.338,373.3(1)%
(1) Production data based on S&P Global Mobility
(2) Production data for 2021 have been updated from our second quarter 2021 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect actual production levels
In addition to the factors noted above, automotive sales and production can be affected by the Philippines.age of the vehicle fleet and related scrappage rates, labor relations issues, fuel prices, regulatory requirements, government initiatives, trade agreements, the availability and cost of credit, the availability of critical components needed to complete the production of vehicles, restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers, facility closures, changing consumer attitudes toward vehicle ownership and usage and other factors. Our operating results are also significantly impacted by the overall commercial success of the vehicle platforms for which we supply particular products, as well as the level of vertical integration and profitability of the products that we supply for these platforms. The loss of business with respect to any vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier, or a decrease in the production levels of any such models, could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, larger cars and light trucks, as well as vehicle platforms that offer more features and functionality, such as luxury, sport utility and crossover vehicles, typically have more content and, therefore, tend to have a more significant impact on our operating results.
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Our successpercentage of consolidated net sales by region in generating cash flowthe first six months of 2022 and 2021 is shown below:
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
North America43 %38 %
Europe and Africa34 %38 %
Asia19 %21 %
South America%%
Total100 %100 %
Our ability to reduce the risks inherent in certain concentrations of our business, and thereby maintain our financial performance in the future, will depend, in part, on our ability to manage working capital effectively. Working capital cancontinue to diversify our sales on a customer, product, platform and geographic basis to reflect the market overall.
The automotive industry, and our business, continue to be significantly impactedshaped by the timingbroad trends of cash flows from saleselectrification, connectivity, autonomy, and purchases. Historically, we generallyshared mobility. We also consider demand and regulatory requirements related to improved energy efficiency, sustainability, enhanced safety and communications (e.g., government mandates related to fuel economy, carbon emissions and safety equipment) to be significant drivers of these trends, each of which is likely to be at the forefront of our industry for the foreseeable future.
In addition to key foundational attributes imperative for success as an automotive supplier (quality, service and cost), our strategic initiatives focus on furthering our competitive differentiation through vertical integration, disruptive innovation and advanced manufacturing technology. We have been successful in aligningexpanded key component capabilities through organic investment and acquisitions to ensure a full complement of the best solutions for our vendor payment terms with our customer payment terms. However, our ability tocustomers. We have restructured, and continue to do so may be impacted by adverse automotive industry conditions, changesalign, our manufacturing and engineering footprint to our customers’ payment termsattain a leading competitive cost position globally. We have established or expanded activities in new and the financial conditiongrowing markets, in support of our suppliers,customers' growth initiatives and in pursuit of opportunities with new customers. These initiatives have helped us achieve our financial goals overall, as well as our financial condition. In addition, our cash flow is impacted by our ability to manage our inventorya more balanced regional, customer and capital spending effectively. We utilize return on invested capital as a measure of the efficiency with which our assets generate earnings. Improvementsvehicle segment diversification in our return on invested capital will depend on our ability to maintain an appropriate asset base for our business and to increase productivity and operating efficiency.
Acquisition
On April 28, 2017, we completed the acquisition of Grupo Antolin's automotive seating business ("Antolin Seating") for $292 million, net of cash acquired. Antolin Seating is headquartered in France with operations in five countries in Europe and North Africa. The Antolin Seating business is comprised of just-in-time seat assembly, as well as seat structures, mechanisms and seat covers.
For further information, see Note 2, "Acquisitions," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Operational Restructuring
In the first nine months of 2017, we incurred pretax restructuring costs of approximately $49 million. Any future restructuring actions will depend upon market conditions, customer actions and other factors.
For further information, see Note 3, "Restructuring," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Financing Transactions
Senior Notes
In August 2017, we issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity of senior unsecured notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes”) at a stated coupon rate of 3.8%. The 2027 Notes were priced at 99.294% of par, resulting in a yield to maturity of 3.885%. The proceeds from the offering of $745 million, after original issue discount, were used to redeem the $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes") at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium of $17 million, as well as to refinance a portion of our $500 million prior term loan facility (see "— Credit Agreement" below). In connection with these transactions, we recognized a loss of $21 million on the extinguishment of debt and paid related issuance costs of $6 million.
For further information, see "— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Capitalization — Senior Notes" and Note 8, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Credit Agreement
In August 2017, we entered into a new unsecured credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") consisting of a $1.75 billion revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") and a $250 million term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility"), both of which mature on August 8, 2022. In connection with this transaction, we borrowed $250 million under the Term Loan Facility and paid related issuance costs of $6 million. At the same time, we terminated our previously existing credit agreement, which consisted of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and a $500 million term loan facility, and repaid amounts outstanding under the term loan facility of $453 million. Together with the offering of the 2027 Notes, these transactions extended our maturity profile and increased our borrowing capacity.
For further information, see "— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Capitalization — Credit Agreement" and Note 8, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Cash Dividends
Since the first quarter of 2011, our Board of Directors has authorized $4.1 billion in share repurchases under our common stock share repurchase program. In the first nine months of 2017, we repurchased $332 million of shares and have a remaining repurchase authorization of $668 million, which will expire on December 31, 2019.
In each of the first three quarters of 2017, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock, reflecting a 67% increase over the quarterly cash dividend declared in 2016.

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business.
For further information related to our common stock share repurchase programthese trends and our quarterly dividends,strategy, see "— LiquidityItem 1, "Business — Industry and Capital Resources — Capitalization"Strategy," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Our customers typically require us to reduce our prices over the life of a vehicle model and, Note 13, "Comprehensive Incomeat the same time, assume significant responsibility for the design, development and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Other Matters
In September 2017, we amended the existing joint venture agreement of Shanghai Lear STEC Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (“Lear STEC”) to eliminate the substantive participating rightsengineering of our joint venture partner. In conjunctionproducts. Our financial performance is largely dependent on our ability to offset these price reductions with product cost reductions through product design enhancement, supply chain management, manufacturing efficiencies and restructuring actions. We also seek to enhance our financial performance by investing in product development, design capabilities and new product initiatives that respond to and anticipate the needs of our customers and consumers. We continually evaluate operational and strategic alternatives to improve our business structure and align our business with the changing needs of our customers and major industry trends affecting our business.
Our material cost as a percentage of net sales was 66.2% in the first half of 2022, as compared to 64.7% in the first half of 2021, reflecting increases in certain commodity costs. Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile, reflecting changes in supply and demand, logistics issues, global trade and tariff policies, and geopolitical issues. Our primary commodity cost exposures relate to steel, copper and leather. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of Lear STECour supply base, longer-term purchase commitments, contractual recovery mechanisms and the valuationselective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and product benchmarking. Further, our exposure to changes in steel prices is primarily indirect, through purchased components, and a significant portion of our prior equity investment in Lear STEC at fair value, we recognized a gain of approximately $54 million in the threecopper, leather and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
In the three months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized net tax benefits of $14 million related to the redemption of the 2023 Notes, restructuring charges and various other items. In the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recognized net tax benefits of $68 million related to the reversal of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, a change in the accounting for share-based compensation, the redemption of the 2023 Notes, restructuring charges and various other items.
In June 2016, we amended the existing joint venture agreement of Beijing BAI Lear Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (“Beijing BAI”) to eliminate the substantive participating rights of our joint venture partner. In conjunction with the consolidation of Beijing BAI and the valuation of our prior equity investment in Beijing BAI at fair value, we recognized a gain of approximately $30 million in the nine months ended October 1, 2016.
In the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, we recognized net tax benefits of $2 million and $15 million, respectively, related to restructuring charges and various other items.
As discussed above, our results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, reflect the following items (in millions):
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
 September 30,
2017
 October 1,
2016
Costs related to restructuring actions, including manufacturing inefficiencies of $1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2017, and $2 million and $5 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively$17
 $17
 $50
 $56
Acquisition and other related costs1
 
 4
 
Acquisition-related inventory fair value adjustment1
 
 5
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt21
 
 21
 
Gains related to affiliates(54) 
 (54) (30)
Tax benefit, net(14) (2) (68) (15)
For further information regarding these items, see Note 2, "Acquisitions," Note 3, "Restructuring," Note 6, "Long-Term Assets,", Note 8, "Debt," and Note 11, "Income Taxes," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
This Item 2, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," includes forward-looking statements thatdirect steel purchases are subject to risksprice index agreements with our customers and uncertainties. For further information regarding othersuppliers. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity price environment. In the current environment of escalating raw material, energy and commodity costs, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers, have only offset a portion of the adverse impact. In addition, the availability of raw materials, commodities and product components fluctuates from time to time due to factors thatoutside of our control. If these costs increase or availability is restricted, it could have had, or may have in the future, a significantan adverse impact on our business, financial condition oroperating results of operations, seein the foreseeable future. See "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We are a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enabling superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. We supply seating, electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic systems to all of the world's major automotive manufacturers.
Lear is built on a foundation and strong culture of innovation, operational excellence, and engineering and program management capabilities. We use our product, design and technological expertise, as well as our global reach and competitive manufacturing footprint, to achieve our financial goals and objectives. These include continuing to deliver profitable growth (balancing risks and returns); investing in innovation to drive business growth and profitability; maintaining a strong balance sheet with investment grade credit metrics; and consistently returning capital to our stockholders. Further, we have aligned our strategy with the key trends affecting our business — electrification, connectivity, autonomy and shared mobility. At Lear, we are Making every drive betterTM by providing technology for safer, smarter and more comfortable journeys, while adhering to our values — Be Inclusive. Be Inventive. Get Results the Right Way.
Our business is organized under two reporting segments: Seating and E-Systems. Each of these segments has a varied product and technology range across a number of component categories.
Our Seating business consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete seat systems, seat subsystems and key seat components. Our capabilities in operations and supply chain management enable synchronized (just-in-time) assembly and delivery of high volumes of complex complete seat systems to our customers. Included in our complete seat system and subsystem solutions are advanced comfort, wellness and safety offerings, as well as configurable seating product technologies. Our advanced comfort, wellness and safety offerings are facilitated by our system, component and integration capabilities, together with our in-house electronics, sensor, software and algorithm competencies. Our comfort offerings have been enhanced by our first quarter 2022 acquisition of substantially all of Kongsberg Automotive's Interior Comfort Systems business unit ("Kongsberg ICS"), which specializes in comfort seating solutions, including massage, lumbar, seat heat and ventilation. As the most vertically integrated global seat supplier, our key seat component product offerings include seat trim covers, surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat mechanisms, seat foam and headrests, as well as advanced comfort offerings of massage, lumbar, seat heat and ventilation. All of these products are compatible with traditional internal combustion engine ("ICE") architectures and the full range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric architectures (collectively, "electrified powertrains").
Our E-Systems business consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete electrical distribution and connection systems and electronic systems. The combination of these capabilities enables us to provide our customers with customizable solutions with optimized designs at a competitive cost. Electrical distribution and connection systems utilize low voltage wire, high voltage wire, high speed data cables and flat wiring to connect networks and electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for all types of powertrains – from traditional ICE architectures to the full range of electrified powertrains. Key components in our electrical distribution and connection systems portfolio include wire harnesses, terminals and connectors and engineered components for both ICE architectures and electrified powertrains that require management of higher voltage and power. Electronic systems facilitate signal, data and power management within the vehicle and include the associated software required to facilitate these functions. Key components in our electronic systems portfolio include body domain and zone control modules and products specific to electrification and connectivity. Electrification products include integrated power modules and battery disconnect units, as well as on-board battery chargers, power conversion modules, high voltage battery management systems and high voltage power distribution boxes. Connectivity products include telematics control units ("TCU") and gateway modules to manage both wired and wireless networks and data in vehicles. In addition to electronic modules, we offer software that includes cybersecurity and full capabilities in both dedicated short-range communication and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity. Our software offerings include embedded control software and cloud and mobile device-based software and services. Our customers traditionally have sourced our electronic hardware together with the software that we embed in it.
We serve all of the world's major automotive manufacturers across both our Seating and E-Systems businesses, and we have automotive content on more than 450 vehicle nameplates worldwide. It is common for us to have both seating and electrical and/or electronic content on the same vehicle platform.
Our businesses benefit globally from leveraging common operating standards and disciplines, including world-class product development and manufacturing processes, as well as common customer support and regional infrastructures, all of which contribute to our reputation for operational excellence. Our core capabilities are shared across component categories and include: high-precision manufacturing and assembly with short lead times; management of complex supply chains; global engineering and program management skills; the agility to establish and/or transfer production between facilities quickly; and a
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unique customer-focused culture. Our businesses utilize proprietary, industry-specific processes and standards, leverage common low-cost engineering centers and share centralized operating support functions. These functions include logistics, supply chain management, quality, health and safety, and all major administrative functions.
Industry overview
Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by the automotive manufacturers, which is ultimately dependent on the availability of raw materials and components and consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. Due to the overall global economic conditions in 2020, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry experienced a decline in global customer sales and production volumes. Although industry production increased 3% in 2021 over 2020 and is expected to increase 5% in 2022 over 2021 (based on July 2022 S&P Global Mobility, formerly IHS Markit, projections), production remains well below recent historic levels and consumer demand. This is largely due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through supply shortages and, to a lesser extent, the resurgence of the virus in China with corresponding "stay at home" government orders, as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The most significant supply shortage relates to semiconductor chips, which is impacting global vehicle production and resulting in reductions and cancellations of planned production. In addition, we are experiencing increased costs related to labor inefficiencies and shortages, which are likely to continue for a period of time. Increases in certain commodity costs, as well as transportation, logistics and utility costs, are also impacting, and will continue to impact, our operating results for the foreseeable future. Further resurgences of the COVID-19 virus or its variants in other regions, including corresponding "stay at home" or similar government orders impacting industry production, could also impact our financial results. For risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply shortages, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.
In March 2022, as our customers began to suspend their Russian operations as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we similarly suspended our Russian operations. Although our net sales and total assets in Russia represent less than 1% of our consolidated net sales and total assets, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and sanctions imposed on Russia globally have resulted in economic and supply chain disruptions affecting the overall industry, the ultimate financial impact of which cannot be reasonably estimated. Further, although we do not have operations in Ukraine, the Ukrainian operations of certain of our suppliers and suppliers of our customers have been and will continue to be disrupted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Global automotive industry production volumes in the first half of 2022, as compared to the first half of 2021, are shown below (in thousands of units):
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022 (1)
July 3,
2021 (1) (2)
% Change
North America7,121.46,800.2%
Europe and Africa8,040.19,140.7(12)%
Asia20,645.420,427.3%
South America1,251.81,258.8(1)%
Other876.6746.317 %
Global light vehicle production37,935.338,373.3(1)%
(1) Production data based on S&P Global Mobility
(2) Production data for 2021 have been updated from our second quarter 2021 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect actual production levels
In addition to the factors noted above, automotive sales and production can be affected by the age of the vehicle fleet and related scrappage rates, labor relations issues, fuel prices, regulatory requirements, government initiatives, trade agreements, the availability and cost of credit, the availability of critical components needed to complete the production of vehicles, restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers, facility closures, changing consumer attitudes toward vehicle ownership and usage and other factors. Our operating results are also significantly impacted by the overall commercial success of the vehicle platforms for which we supply particular products, as well as the level of vertical integration and profitability of the products that we supply for these platforms. The loss of business with respect to any vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier, or a decrease in the production levels of any such models, could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, larger cars and light trucks, as well as vehicle platforms that offer more features and functionality, such as luxury, sport utility and crossover vehicles, typically have more content and, therefore, tend to have a more significant impact on our operating results.
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Our percentage of consolidated net sales by region in the first six months of 2022 and 2021 is shown below:
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
North America43 %38 %
Europe and Africa34 %38 %
Asia19 %21 %
South America%%
Total100 %100 %
Our ability to reduce the risks inherent in certain concentrations of our business, and thereby maintain our financial performance in the future, will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to diversify our sales on a customer, product, platform and geographic basis to reflect the market overall.
The automotive industry, and our business, continue to be shaped by the broad trends of electrification, connectivity, autonomy, and shared mobility. We also consider demand and regulatory requirements related to improved energy efficiency, sustainability, enhanced safety and communications (e.g., government mandates related to fuel economy, carbon emissions and safety equipment) to be significant drivers of these trends, each of which is likely to be at the forefront of our industry for the foreseeable future.
In addition to key foundational attributes imperative for success as an automotive supplier (quality, service and cost), our strategic initiatives focus on furthering our competitive differentiation through vertical integration, disruptive innovation and advanced manufacturing technology. We have expanded key component capabilities through organic investment and acquisitions to ensure a full complement of the best solutions for our customers. We have restructured, and continue to align, our manufacturing and engineering footprint to attain a leading competitive cost position globally. We have established or expanded activities in new and growing markets, in support of our customers' growth initiatives and in pursuit of opportunities with new customers. These initiatives have helped us achieve our financial goals overall, as well as a more balanced regional, customer and vehicle segment diversification in our business.
For further information related to these trends and our strategy, see Item 1, "Business — Industry and Strategy," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Our customers typically require us to reduce our prices over the life of a vehicle model and, at the same time, assume significant responsibility for the design, development and engineering of our products. Our financial performance is largely dependent on our ability to offset these price reductions with product cost reductions through product design enhancement, supply chain management, manufacturing efficiencies and restructuring actions. We also seek to enhance our financial performance by investing in product development, design capabilities and new product initiatives that respond to and anticipate the needs of our customers and consumers. We continually evaluate operational and strategic alternatives to improve our business structure and align our business with the changing needs of our customers and major industry trends affecting our business.
Our material cost as a percentage of net sales was 66.2% in the first half of 2022, as compared to 64.7% in the first half of 2021, reflecting increases in certain commodity costs. Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile, reflecting changes in supply and demand, logistics issues, global trade and tariff policies, and geopolitical issues. Our primary commodity cost exposures relate to steel, copper and leather. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of our supply base, longer-term purchase commitments, contractual recovery mechanisms and the selective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and product benchmarking. Further, our exposure to changes in steel prices is primarily indirect, through purchased components, and a significant portion of our copper, leather and direct steel purchases are subject to price index agreements with our customers and suppliers. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity price environment. In the current environment of escalating raw material, energy and commodity costs, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers, have only offset a portion of the adverse impact. In addition, the availability of raw materials, commodities and product components fluctuates from time to time due to factors outside of our control. If these costs increase or availability is restricted, it could have an adverse impact on our operating results in the foreseeable future. See "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.

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Financial Measures
In evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, we focus primarily on earnings, operating margins, cash flows and return on invested capital. Our strategy includes expanding our business with new and existing customers globally through new products, including electrification. Asia continues to present long-term growth opportunities, as we focus on expanding our market share and content per vehicle in response to increasing demand for luxury and performance features in this region. In addition to our wholly owned locations, we currently have fifteen operating joint ventures with operations in Asia, as well as two additional joint ventures in North America dedicated to serving Asian automotive manufacturers. We also have selectively increased our vertical integration capabilities globally, as well as expanded our component manufacturing capacity in Asia, Eastern Europe, Mexico and Northern Africa and our low-cost engineering capabilities in Asia, Eastern Europe and Northern Africa.
Our success in generating cash flow will depend, in part, on our ability to manage working capital effectively. Working capital can be significantly impacted by the timing of cash flows from sales and purchases. Historically, we generally have been successful in aligning our supplier payment terms with our customer payment terms. However, our ability to continue to do so may be impacted by adverse automotive industry conditions, including inconsistent production schedules due to supply shortages, changes to our customers' payment terms and the financial condition of our suppliers, as well as our financial condition. In addition, our cash flow is impacted by our ability to manage our inventory and capital spending effectively. We utilize return on invested capital as a measure of the efficiency with which our assets generate earnings. Improvements in our return on invested capital will depend on our ability to maintain an appropriate asset base for our business and to increase productivity and operating efficiency.
Acquisitions
On February 28, 2022, we completed the acquisition of Kongsberg ICS, which specializes in comfort seating solutions. With almost 50 years of experience in comfort seating solutions, Kongsberg ICS has leading technology, a well-balanced customer portfolio built on longstanding relationships with leading premium automotive manufacturers and an experienced team. The Kongsberg ICS acquisition is expected to further advance our seat component capabilities into specialized comfort seating solutions that further differentiate our product offerings and improve vehicle performance and packaging — important features across various vehicle segments. The transaction is valued at approximately $188 million, on a cash and debt free basis.
On May 19, 2022, we completed the acquisition of Thagora Technology SRL ("Thagora"), a privately held company specializing in material utilization hardware and software technologies based in Iasi, Romania. We expect that Thagora's innovative technologies will complement our sustainable manufacturing processes by reducing scrap and lowering energy usage during production.
On May 20, 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin ("IGB"), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel heating, seat sensors and electronic control modules, headquartered in Gruendau-Rothenbergen, Germany. IGB has more than 4,000 employees at nine manufacturing plants in seven countries. The acquisition of IGB is expected to further our vertical integration strategy and advance our vision of being the leading provider of innovative thermal comfort solutions. The transaction is valued at approximately €140 million, on a cash and debt free basis. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions and adjustments, is expected to close by the first quarter of 2023.
Operational Restructuring
In the first half of 2022, we incurred pretax restructuring costs of $72 million and related manufacturing inefficiency charges of approximately $3 million, as compared to pretax restructuring costs of $33 million and related manufacturing inefficiency charges of approximately $7 million in the first half of 2021. None of the individual restructuring actions initiated in the first half of 2022 were material. Further, there have been no changes in previously initiated restructuring actions that have resulted (or will result) in a material change to our restructuring costs.
Our restructuring actions include plant closures and workforce reductions and are initiated to maintain our competitive footprint or are in response to customer initiatives or changes in global and regional automotive markets. Our restructuring actions are designed to maintain or improve our operating results and profitability throughout the automotive industry cycles. Restructuring actions are generally funded within twelve months of initiation and are funded by cash flows from operating activities and existing cash balances. We expect to incur approximately $43 million of additional restructuring costs related to activities initiated as of July 2, 2022, all of which are expected to be incurred in the next twelve months. We plan to implement additional restructuring actions in order to align our manufacturing capacity and other costs with prevailing regional automotive production levels. Such future restructuring actions are dependent on market conditions, customer actions and other factors.
For further information, see Note 4, "Restructuring," and Note 18, "Segment Reporting," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
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Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Cash Dividends
We may implement share repurchases through a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, open market purchases, accelerated stock repurchase programs and structured repurchase transactions. The extent to which we may repurchase our outstanding common stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors (see "— Forward-Looking Statements" below).
Since the first quarter of 2011, our Board of Directors (the "Board") has authorized $6.1 billion in share repurchases under our common stock share repurchase program. In the first half of 2022, we repurchased $50 million of shares. At the end of the second quarter of 2022, we have a remaining repurchase authorization of $1.3 billion, which expires on December 31, 2024.
Our Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share of common stock in the first and second quarters of 2022.
For further information related to our common stock share repurchase program and our quarterly cash dividends, see "— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Capitalization" below and Note 16, "Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Other Matters
In the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, we recognized net tax benefits of $13 million and $25 million, respectively, related to the release of tax reserves at several foreign subsidiaries, the release of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of a foreign subsidiary, share-based compensation, restructuring charges and various other items.
In the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, we recognized net tax benefits of $21 million and $27 million, respectively, related to the release of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets of foreign subsidiaries, the release of tax reserves at several foreign subsidiaries, restructuring charges and various other items. In addition, we recognized tax expense of $16 million on a gain of $47 million related to a favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction in the three and six months ended July 3, 2021.
Our results for the three and six months ended July 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021, reflect the following items (in millions):
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Costs related to restructuring actions, including manufacturing inefficiencies of $1 million and $3 million in the three and six months ended July 2, 2022, respectively, and $4 million and $7 million in the three and six months ended July 3, 2021, respectively$43 $15 $75 $39 
Acquisition costs(1)— — 
Acquisition-related inventory fair value adjustment— — 
Intangible asset impairment
Costs (insurance recoveries) related to typhoon in the Philippines, net(6)— — 
Foreign exchange losses due to foreign exchange rate volatility related to Russia— 14 — 
Favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction— (47)— (47)
Loss related to affiliate— — 
Tax benefit, net(13)(5)(25)(11)
For further information regarding these items, see Note 3, "Acquisition of Kongsberg ICS," Note 4, "Restructuring," Note 7, "Long-Lived Assets," Note 8, "Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets," Note 13, "Other (Income) Expense, Net ,"and Note 14, "Income Taxes," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
This Item 2, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. For further information regarding other factors that have had, or may have in the future, a significant impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations, see "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
A summary of our operating results in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales is shown below:
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 July 2, 2022July 3, 2021July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Net sales
Seating$3,874.1 76.4 %$3,608.2 75.8 %$7,786.6 75.7 %$7,604.2 75.2 %
E-Systems1,196.9 23.6 1,152.5 24.2 2,492.8 24.3 2,510.9 24.8 
Net sales5,071.0 100.0 4,760.7 100.0 10,279.4 100.0 10,115.1 100.0 
Cost of sales4,731.1 93.3 4,359.3 91.6 9,618.0 93.6 9,220.9 91.2 
Gross profit339.9 6.7 401.4 8.4 661.4 6.4 894.2 8.8 
Selling, general and administrative expenses171.2 3.4 170.8 3.6 348.5 3.4 339.7 3.4 
Amortization of intangible assets24.6 0.5 25.1 0.5 40.3 0.4 41.6 0.4 
Interest expense24.9 0.5 22.3 0.5 49.8 0.5 44.6 0.4 
Other (income) expense, net14.4 0.2 (46.1)(1.0)41.7 0.4 (39.8)(0.4)
Provision for income taxes23.5 0.5 39.3 0.8 43.9 0.4 98.2 1.0 
Equity in net income of affiliates(4.3)(0.1)(4.9)(0.1)(15.0)(0.1)(10.8)(0.1)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests17.1 0.3 19.7 0.4 34.3 0.3 41.8 0.4 
Net income attributable to Lear$68.5 1.4 %$175.2 3.7 %$117.9 1.1 %$378.9 3.7 %
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016
Net sales               
Seating$3,868.9
 77.7 % $3,513.3
 77.6 % $11,762.0
 77.9 % $10,755.7
 77.3 %
E-Systems1,112.6
 22.3
 1,013.1
 22.4
 3,341.2
 22.1
 3,158.4
 22.7
Net sales4,981.5
 100.0
 4,526.4
 100.0
 15,103.2
 100.0
 13,914.1
 100.0
Cost of sales4,425.6
 88.8
 4,012.5
 88.6
 13,387.0
 88.6
 12,324.1
 88.6
Gross profit555.9
 11.2
 513.9
 11.4
 1,716.2
 11.4
 1,590.0
 11.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses158.2
 3.2
 153.6
 3.4
 471.1
 3.1
 456.9
 3.3
Amortization of intangible assets12.5
 0.3
 15.2
 0.3
 34.1
 0.3
 41.7
 0.3
Interest expense21.7
 0.4
 20.6
 0.5
 63.9
 0.4
 62.0
 0.4
Other (income) expense, net(21.8) (0.4) 14.2
 0.3
 (12.3) (0.1) (0.8) 
Provision for income taxes77.8
 1.6
 88.2
 2.0
 240.2
 1.6
 287.4
 2.1
Equity in net income of affiliates(7.5) (0.2) (12.9) (0.3) (41.3) (0.3) (49.2) (0.4)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests19.8
 0.4
 20.6
 0.5
 47.6
 0.4
 46.8
 0.3
Net income attributable to Lear$295.2
 5.9 % $214.4
 4.7 % $912.9
 6.0 % $745.2
 5.4 %

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 vs. Three Months Ended October 1, 2016July 3, 2021
Net sales in the thirdsecond quarter of 20172022 were $5.0$5.1 billion, as compared to $4.5$4.8 billion in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2021, an increase of $455$310 million or 10%7%. New business primarily in North America, Europe and Asia and higher production volumes on Lear platforms in North America, Europe the acquisition of Antolin Seating and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations, positivelySouth America favorably impacted net sales by $376 million, $118$244 million and $92$186 million, respectively. Net sales also benefited by $149 million and $58 million, respectively, due to commodity recoveries and our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. These increases were partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and lower production volumes on key Lear platforms primarily in North America,Asia, largely due to production downtime related to the COVID-19 pandemic in China and industry-wide supply shortages during the second quarter of 2022, which reduced net sales by $164 million.$256 million and $73 million, respectively.
(in millions) Cost of Sales
Third quarter 2016 $4,013
Material cost 304
Labor and other 95
Depreciation 14
Third quarter 2017 $4,426
(in millions)Cost of Sales
Second quarter 2021$4,359.3 
Material cost283.4 
Labor and other86.1 
Depreciation2.3 
Second quarter 2022$4,731.1 
Cost of sales was $4.7 billion in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017 was $4.4 billion,2022, as compared to $4.0$4.4 billion in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2021. New business primarily in North America, Europe and Asia and higher production volumes on Lear platforms in North America, Europe the acquisition of Antolin Seating and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations resulted in an increase inSouth America increased cost of sales. Cost of sales also increased as a result of $530 million.higher commodity costs and our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. These increases were partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and lower production volumes on key Lear platforms primarily in North America,Asia, largely due to production downtime related to the COVID-19 pandemic in China and industry-wide supply shortages during the second quarter of 2022, which reduced cost of sales by $142 million.sales.
Gross profit and gross margin were $556$340 million and 11.2%6.7% of net sales, respectively, in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to $514$401 million and 11.4%8.4% of net sales, respectively, in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2021. New business the acquisition of Antolin Seating and net foreign exchange rate fluctuationshigher production volumes on Lear platforms globally positively impacted gross profit by $56$50 million. The impact of selling price reductions, increased commodity costs, higher restructuring costs and foreign exchange fluctuations was partially offset by favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions, of $74 million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions and lower production volumes on key Lear platforms.actions. These factors had a corresponding impact on gross margin.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses, including engineering and development expenses, were $158$171 million in the third quartersecond quarters of 2017, as compared to $154 million in the third quarter of 2016.2022 and 2021. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses were 3.2%3.4% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to 3.4%3.6% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2021.
Amortization of intangible assets was $13$25 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017, as compared to $152022 and the second quarter of 2021. An impairment charge of $9 million was recognized in the third quartersecond quarters of 2016.2022 and 2021.
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2021.
Other (income) expense, net, which includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses related to certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost and other miscellaneous income and expense, was ($22) million in the third quarterexpense of 2017, as compared to $14 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2022, as compared to income of $46 million in the second quarter of 2021. In the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, we recognized foreign exchange losses of $2 million related to foreign exchange rate volatility in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. In the second quarter of 2021, we recognized a gain of approximately $54$47 million related to a favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction and a loss of $1 million related to the consolidationimpairment of an affiliate and a loss of $21 million on the extinguishment of debt.affiliate.
In the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, the provision for income taxes was $78$24 million, representing an effective tax rate of 20.2%22.4% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $385$105 million. In the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2021, the provision for income taxes was $88$39 million, representing an effective tax rate of 28.4%17.1% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $310$229 million, for the reasons described below. For further information, see Note 14 "Income Taxes," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
In the thirdsecond quarters of 20172022 and 2016,2021, the provision for income taxes was primarily impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions. In the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, we recognized net tax benefits of $14 million, of which $8$13 million related to the redemptionrelease of tax reserves at several foreign subsidiaries, the 2023 Notes and $6 million related torelease of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of a foreign subsidiary, share-based compensation, restructuring charges and various other items. In addition, we recognized a gain of approximately $54 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. In the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2021, we recognized net tax benefits of $2$21 million related to the release of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets of a foreign subsidiary, the release of tax reserves at several foreign subsidiaries, restructuring charges and various other items. items, offset by tax expense of $16 million related to a favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction.
Excluding these items, the effective tax rate for the thirdsecond quarters of 20172022 and 20162021 approximated the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35%21%, adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax incentives and other permanent items.
Equity in net income of affiliates was $8$4 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to $13$5 million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2021.
Net income attributable to Lear was $295$69 million, or $3.96$1.14 per diluted share, in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to $214$175 million, or $2.98$2.89 per diluted share, in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2021. Net income and diluted net income per share increaseddecreased for the reasons described above. In addition, diluted net income per share was impacted by the decrease in average shares outstanding between periods.

Reportable Operating Segments
We have two reportable operating segments: seating, which includes complete seat systemsSeating and all major seat components, including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests and E-Systems, which includes complete electrical distribution systems, electronic control modules and associated software and wireless communication modules. Key components in the electrical distribution system include wiring harnesses, terminals and connectors and junction boxes, including components for high power and hybrid electric systems.E-Systems. For a description of our reportable operating segments, see "Executive Overview" above.
The financial information presented below is for our two reportable operating segments and our other category for the periods presented. The other category includes unallocated costs related to corporate headquarters, regional headquarters and the elimination of intercompany activities, none of which meets the requirements for being classified as an operating segment. Corporate and regional headquarters costs include various support functions, such as information technology, advanced research and development, corporate finance, legal, executive administration and human resources. Financial measures regarding each segment’ssegment's pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates, interest expense and other (income) expense, net ("segment earnings") and segment earnings divided by net sales ("margin") are not measures of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Segment earnings and the related margin are used by management to evaluate the performance of our reportable operating segments. Segment earnings should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income attributable to Lear, net cash provided by operating activities or other income statement or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as measures of profitability or liquidity. In addition, segment earnings, as we determine it, may not be comparable to related or similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
For a reconciliation of consolidated segment earnings to consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, see Note 15,18, "Segment Reporting," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
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Seating
A summary of the financial measures for our seatingSeating segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 Three Months Ended
 July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net sales$3,874.1 $3,608.2 
Segment earnings (1)
213.9 252.2 
Margin5.5 %7.0 %
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016
Net sales$3,868.9
 $3,513.3
Segment earnings (1)
298.8
 269.5
Margin7.7% 7.7%
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Seating net sales were $3.9 billion in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to $3.5$3.6 billion in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2021, reflecting an increase of $356$266 million or 10%7%. New business the acquisition of Antolin Seating and foreign exchange rate fluctuations positivelyhigher production volumes on Lear platforms favorably impacted net sales by $314 million, $118$205 million and $67$72 million, respectively. Net sales also benefited by $83 million and $58 million, respectively, due to commodity recoveries and our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. These increases were partially offset by the lower production volumes on key Lear platforms,foreign exchange fluctuations, which reduced net sales by $156$178 million.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $299$214 million and 7.7%5.5% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to $270$252 million and 7.7%7.0% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016.2021. New business and higher production volumes on Lear platforms positively impacted segment earnings by $34$35 million. The impact of selling price reductions, increased commodity costs, higher restructuring costs and foreign exchange fluctuations was partially offset by favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions, of $63 million was offset by the impact of selling price reductions and lower production volumes on key Lear platforms.actions.
E-Systems
A summary of financial measures for our E-Systems segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 Three Months Ended
 July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net sales$1,196.9 $1,152.5 
Segment earnings(1)
2.0 26.6 
Margin0.2 %2.3 %
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016
Net sales$1,112.6
 $1,013.1
Segment earnings (1)
155.5
 140.3
Margin14.0% 13.8%
(1) See definition above
E-Systems net sales were $1.1$1.20 billion in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to $1.0$1.15 billion in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016,2021, reflecting an increase of $100$44 million or 10%4%. NewHigher production volumes on Lear platforms and new business and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations positivelyfavorably impacted net sales by $62$41 million and $25$39 million, respectively. Net sales also benefited by $66 million due to commodity recoveries. These increases were partially offset by foreign exchange fluctuations, which reduced net sales by $78 million.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $156$2 million and 14.0%0.2% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to $140$27 million and 13.8%2.3% in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016. New2021. Higher production volumes on Lear platforms and new business and lower restructuring costs positively impacted segment earnings by $15 million. The impact of improvedselling price reductions, increased commodity costs, higher restructuring costs and foreign exchange fluctuations was partially offset by favorable operating performance, including the benefit of $17 million was offset by the impactoperational restructuring actions.
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Other
A summary of financial measures for our other category, which is not an operating segment, is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 Three Months Ended
 July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Net sales$— $— 
Segment earnings (1)
(71.8)(73.3)
MarginN/AN/A
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016
Net sales$
 $
Segment earnings (1)
(69.1) (64.7)
MarginN/A
 N/A
(1) See definition above
Segment earnings related to our other category were ($69)72) million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2017,2022, as compared to ($65)73) million in the thirdsecond quarter of 2016, reflecting higher restructuring and acquisition costs.2021.

NineSix Months Ended September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 vs. NineSix Months Ended October 1, 2016July 3, 2021
Net sales for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022 were $15.1$10.3 billion, as compared to $13.9$10.1 billion for the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, an increase of $1,189$164 million or 9%2%. New business primarily in North America, Asia and Europe and higher production volumes on Lear platforms in North America and Asia, and the acquisition of Antolin Seating positivelySouth America favorably impacted net sales by $962$453 million and $211$148 million, respectively. Net sales also benefited by $283 million and $82 million, respectively, due to commodity recoveries and our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. These increases were partially offset by lower production volumes on Lear platforms in Europe and Asia, largely due to production downtime as a result of industry-wide supply shortages, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic in China during the first half of 2022, and the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations, which reduced net sales by $452 million and $386 million, respectively.
(in millions) Cost of Sales
First nine months of 2016 $12,324
Material cost 760
Labor and other 269
Depreciation 34
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(in millions)Cost of Sales
First six months of 2021$9,220.9 
Material cost264.9 
Labor and other126.5 
Depreciation5.7 
First six months of 2022$9,618.0 
Cost of sales in the first ninesix months of 2017 were $13.42022 was $9.6 billion, as compared to $12.3$9.2 billion in the first ninesix months of 2016.2021. New business primarily in North America, Asia and Europe and higher production volumes on Lear platforms in North America and South America increased cost of sales. Cost of sales also increased as a result of higher commodity costs and our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. These increases were partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and lower production volumes on Lear platforms in Europe and Asia, largely due to production downtime as a result of industry-wide supply shortages, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the acquisitionCOVID-19 pandemic in China during the first half of Antolin Seating resulted in an increase in2022, which reduced cost of sales of $1.0 billion.sales.
Gross profit and gross margin were $1.7 billion$661 million and 11.4%6.4% of net sales, respectively, for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, as compared to $1.6 billion$894 million and 11.4%8.8% of net sales, respectively, for the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016. NewJuly 3, 2021. Lower production volumes on Lear platforms globally, partially offset by new business, and the acquisition of Antolin Seating positivelynegatively impacted gross profit by $136$27 million. The impact of selling price reductions, increased commodity costs, higher restructuring costs and foreign exchange fluctuations was partially offset by favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions, of $182 million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations.actions. These factors had a corresponding impact on gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, including engineering and development expenses, were $471$349 million in the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, as compared to $457$340 million in the first ninesix months of 2016,2021, primarily reflecting higher program development and restructuring costs.transaction costs of $9 million related to our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses were 3.1%3.4% in the first ninesix months of 2017, as compared to 3.3% in the first nine months of 2016.2022 and 2021.
Amortization of intangible assets was $34$40 million in the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, as compared to $42 million in the first ninesix months of 2016.2021. An impairment charge of $9 million was recognized in the first six months of 2022 and 2021.
Interest expense was $64$50 million in the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, as compared to $62$45 million in the first ninesix months of 2016.2021.
Other (income) expense, net, which includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses related to certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost and other miscellaneous income and expense, was ($12)expense of $42 million forin the nine
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six months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, as compared to ($1)income of $40 million forin the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016.July 3, 2021. In the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, we recognized foreign exchange losses of $14 million related to foreign exchange rate volatility in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. In the first six months of 2021, we recognized a gain of approximately $54$47 million related to a favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction and a loss of $1 million related to the consolidationimpairment of an affiliate and a loss of $21 million related to the extinguishment of debt. In the nine months ended October 1, 2016, we recognized a gain of approximately $30 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate. Net foreign exchange losses were $5 million in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to $9 million in the first nine months of 2016.
For the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, the provision for income taxes was $240$44 million, representing an effective tax rate of 20.7%24.2% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $1.2 billion.$181 million. For the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, the provision for income taxes was $287$98 million, representing an effective tax rate of 27.9%19.3% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $1.0 billion,$508 million, for the reasons described below. For further information, see Note 14 "Income Taxes," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
In the first ninesix months of 20172022 and 2016,2021, the provision for income taxes was primarily impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions. In the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, we recognized net tax benefits of $68 million, of which $29$25 million related to the reversalrelease of tax reserves at several foreign subsidiaries, the release of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of certaina foreign subsidiaries, $16 million related to a change in the accounting forsubsidiary, share-based compensation, $8 million related to the redemption of the 2023 Notes and $15 million related to restructuring charges and various other items. In addition, we recognized a gain of approximately $54 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. In the first ninesix months of 2016,2021, we recognized net tax benefits of $15$27 million related to the release of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of foreign subsidiaries, the release of tax reserves at several foreign subsidiaries, restructuring charges and various other items. In addition, we recognized a gainitems, offset by tax expense of approximately $30$16 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate, for which noa favorable indirect tax expense was provided.ruling in a foreign jurisdiction. Excluding these items, the effective tax rate for the first ninesix months of 20172022 and 20162021 approximated the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35%21%, adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax incentives and other permanent items.
Equity in net income of affiliates was $41$15 million in the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, as compared to $49$11 million in the first ninesix months of 2016.2021, primarily reflecting the earnings of our Shenyang Jinbei Lear Automotive Seating joint venture established in the third quarter of 2021.
Net income attributable to Lear was $913$118 million, or $12.80$1.96 per diluted share, for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, as compared to $745$379 million, or $10.10$6.25 per diluted share, for the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016.July 3, 2021. Net income and diluted net income per share increaseddecreased for the reasons described above. In addition, diluted net income per share was impacted by the decrease in average shares outstanding between periods.


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Seating
A summary of the financial measures for our seatingSeating segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Net sales$11,762.0
 $10,755.7
Net sales$7,786.6 $7,604.2 
Segment earnings (1)
941.8
 848.8
Segment earnings (1)
414.0 544.2 
Margin8.0% 7.9%Margin5.3 %7.2 %
(1) See definition above
Seating net sales were $11.8$7.8 billion for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, as compared to $10.8$7.6 billion for the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016,July 3, 2021, an increase of $1.0 billion$182 million or 9%2%. New business and the acquisition of Antolin Seating positivelyfavorably impacted net sales by $829$358 million. Net sales also benefited by $145 million and $211$82 million, respectively, due to commodity recoveries and our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. These increases were partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and lower production volumes on Lear platforms, largely due to production downtime as a result of industry-wide supply shortages, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic in China during the first half of 2022, which reduced net sales by $264 million and $210 million, respectively.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $942$414 million and 8.0%5.3% for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, as compared to $849$544 million and 7.9%7.2% for the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016. New businessJuly 3, 2021. Lower production volumes on Lear platforms, largely due to production downtime as a result of industry-wide supply shortages, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the acquisitionCOVID-19 pandemic in China during the first half of Antolin Seating positively impacted2022, partially offset by new business, reduced segment earnings by $109$7 million. The impact of increased commodity costs, selling price reductions, higher restructuring costs
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and foreign exchange fluctuations was partially offset by favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions, of $133 million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations.actions.
E-Systems
A summary of financial measures for our E-Systems segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Net sales$3,341.2
 $3,158.4
Net sales$2,492.8 $2,510.9 
Segment earnings (1)
476.7
 441.5
Segment earnings (1)
17.9 115.9 
Margin14.3% 14.0%Margin0.7 %4.6 %
(1) See definition above
E-Systems net sales were $3.3$2.5 billion for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to $3.2 billion for the nine months ended October 1, 2016, an increaseJuly 2, 2022 and July 3, 2021, a decrease of $183$18 million or 6%1%. New businessThe impact of foreign exchange fluctuations and higherlower production volumes on key Lear platforms, positivelylargely due to production downtime as a result of industry-wide supply shortages, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic in China during the first six months of 2022, reduced net sales by $122 million and $94 million, respectively. These increases were offset by the impact of commodity recoveries and new business, which favorably impacted net sales by $133$138 million and $46$94 million, respectively.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $477$18 million and 14.3%0.7% for the ninesix months ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, as compared to $442$116 million and 14.0%4.6% for the ninesix months ended October 1, 2016. New business and higherJuly 3, 2021. Lower production volumes on key Lear platforms, positively impactedlargely due to production downtime as a result of industry-wide supply shortages, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic in China during the first six months of 2022, offset by new business, reduced segment earnings by $33$20 million. The impact of improved operating performance of $59 million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions, increased commodity costs and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations.higher restructuring costs was partially offset by favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions.
Other
A summary of financial measures for our other category, which is not an operating segment, is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 Six Months Ended
 July 2, 2022July 3, 2021
Net sales$— $— 
Segment earnings(1)
(159.3)(147.2)
MarginN/AN/A
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016
Net sales$
 $
Segment earnings (1)
(207.5) (198.9)
MarginN/A
 N/A
(1) See definition above
Segment earnings related to our other category were ($208)159) million in the first ninesix months of 2017,2022, as compared to ($199)147) million in the first ninesix months of 2016.2021, primarily reflecting transactions costs of $9 million related to our Kongsberg ICS acquisition.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary liquidity needs are to fund general business requirements, including working capital requirements, capital expenditures, operational restructuring actions and debt service requirements. In addition, we expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock share repurchase program. Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under available credit facilities and our existing cash balance.
Cash Provided by Subsidiaries
A substantial portion of our operating income is generated by our subsidiaries. As a result, we are dependent on the earnings and cash flows of and the combination of dividends, royalties, intercompany loan repayments and other distributions and advances from our subsidiaries to provide the funds necessary to meet our obligations.
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As of September 30, 2017July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2016,2021, cash and cash equivalents of $917$533 million and $767$661 million, respectively, were held in foreign subsidiaries and can be repatriated, primarily through the repayment of intercompany loans without creating additional income tax expense.and the payment of dividends. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to Lear.
For further information related to potential dividends from our non-U.S. subsidiaries, see "— Adequacy of Liquidity Sources," below and Note 7,9, "Income Taxes," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Cash Flows
A summary of net cash provided by operating activities is shown below (in millions):
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017 October 1, 2016 
Incremental Increase (Decrease) in Operating
Cash Flow
Consolidated net income and depreciation and amortization$1,274
 $1,075
 $199
Net change in working capital items:     
Accounts receivable(281) (440) 159
Inventory(115) (87) (28)
Accounts payable246
 204
 42
Accrued liabilities and other119
 327
 (208)
Net change in working capital items(31) 3
 (34)
Other(58) 16
 (74)
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,184
 $1,094
 $90
In the first nine months of 2017, increases in accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable primarily reflect higher working capital to support the increase in our sales. In the first nine months of 2017, changes in accrued liabilities and other primarily reflect the timing of payment of accrued liabilities.
Net cash used in investing activities was $700 million in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to $249 million in the first nine months of 2016. This increase is primarily due to cash paid of $287 million related to the acquisition of Antolin Seating. In addition, capital spending was $430 million in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to $300 million in the first nine months of 2016. Capital spending in 2017 is estimated at$585 million.
Net cash used in financing activities was $546 million in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to $699 million in the first nine months of 2016. In the first nine months of 2017, we received net proceeds of $745 million related to the issuance of the 2027 Notes, paid $517 million related to the redemption of the outstanding 2023 Notes and paid a net of $203 million related to the refinancing of the Credit Agreement (see "— Credit Agreement" and "— Senior Notes" below). Also in 2017, we paid $332 million for repurchases of our common stock, $104 million of dividends to Lear stockholders and $43 million of dividends to noncontrolling interest holders. In 2016, we paid $558 million for repurchases of our common stock, $68 million of dividends to Lear stockholders and $15 million of dividends to noncontrolling interest holders.
Capitalization
From time to time, we utilize uncommitted credit facilities to fund our capital expenditures and working capital requirements at certain of our foreign subsidiaries, in addition to cash provided by operating activities. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our outstanding short-term debt balance was $2 million and $9 million, respectively. The availability of uncommitted lines of credit may be affected by our financial performance, credit ratings and other factors.


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Senior Notes
As of September 30, 2017, our senior notes (collectively, the "Notes") consist of the amounts shown below (in millions, except stated coupon rates):
Note Aggregate Principal Amount at Maturity Stated Coupon Rate
Senior unsecured notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes") $325
 5.375%
Senior unsecured notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") 650
 5.25%
Senior unsecured notes due 2027 750
 3.8%
  $1,725
  
In August 2017, we issued the 2027 Notes, resulting in proceeds of $745 million, after original issue discount. The proceeds from the offering were used to redeem the outstanding 2023 Notes at a redemption price of $517 million, as well as to refinance a portion of the $500 million prior term loan facility (see "— Credit Agreement," below). In connection with the redemption transaction, we recognized a loss of $21 million on the extinguishment of debt.
The Notes are senior unsecured obligations. As discussed further in "— Credit Agreement" below, upon termination of our prior credit agreement, the subsidiaries that previously guaranteed the 2024 Notes and 2025 Notes were automatically released as guarantors. There are currently no guarantors of our obligations under the Notes.
For further information related to the Notes, including information on early redemption, covenants and events of default, see Note 8, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report and Note 6, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Credit Agreement
In August 2017, we entered into a new Credit Agreement consisting of a $1.75 billion Revolving Credit Facility and a $250 Term Loan Facility, both of which mature on August 8, 2022. In connection with this transaction, we borrowed $250 million under the Term Loan Facility. At the same time, we terminated our previously existing credit agreement, which consisted of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and a $500 million term loan facility, and repaid amounts outstanding under the term loan facility of $453 million. Together with the offering of the 2027 Notes, these transactions extended our maturity profile and increased our borrowing capacity.
The Credit Agreement eliminated subsidiary guarantees previously required under the prior credit agreement. There are currently no guarantors of our obligations under the Credit Agreement.
For further information related to the Credit Agreement, including information on pricing, covenants and events of default, see Note 8, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Scheduled Interest Payment and Covenants
There are no scheduled cash interest payments for the remaining three months of 2017.
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Contractual Obligations
As a result of the financing transactions discussed in "Credit Agreement" and "Senior Notes" above, our scheduled maturities of long-term debt, including capital lease obligations, and scheduled interest payments on the Notes as of September 30, 2017, are shown below (in millions):
 
2017(1)
 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total
Senior notes$
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,725
 $1,725
Credit agreement —
term loan facility
2
 6
 8
 14
 14
 206
 250
Scheduled interest payments
 80
 80
 80
 80
 335
 655
Total$2
 $86
 $88
 $94
 $94
 $2,266
 $2,630
(1)Scheduled maturities for the fourth quarter of 2017
Accounts Receivable Factoring
One of our European subsidiaries has an uncommitted factoring agreement, which provides for aggregate purchases of specified customer accounts of up to €200 million. As of September 30, 2017, there were no factored receivables outstanding. We cannot provide any assurances that this factoring facility will be available or utilized in the future.
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
In February 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a $659 million increase to our existing common stock share repurchase program to provide for a remaining aggregate repurchase authorization of $1 billion and extended the term of the program to December 31, 2019. In the first nine months of 2017, we paid, in aggregate, $332 million for repurchases of our outstanding common stock (2,320,469 shares at an average purchase price of $143.14 per share, excluding commissions). As of the end of the third quarter of 2017, we have a remaining repurchase authorization of $668 million.
We may implement these share repurchases through a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, open market purchases, accelerated stock repurchase programs and structured repurchase transactions. The extent to which we will repurchase our outstanding common stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon our financial condition, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors (see "—Forward-Looking Statements").
Since the first quarter of 2011, our Board of Directors has authorized $4.1 billion in share repurchases under our common stock share repurchase program. As of the end of the third quarter of 2017, we have paid, in aggregate, $3.4 billion for repurchases of our outstanding common stock, at an average price of $78.18 per share, excluding commissions and related fees.
For further information related to our common stock share repurchase program, see Note 13, "Comprehensive Income and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Dividends
The quarterly cash dividend declared in each of the first three quarters of 2017 reflects a 67% increase over the quarterly cash dividend declared in each of the first three quarters of 2016. A summary of 2017 dividends is shown below:
Payment Date Dividend Per Share Declaration Date Record Date
March 23, 2017 $0.50
 February 10, 2017 March 3, 2017
June 28, 2017 $0.50
 May 18, 2017 June 9, 2017
September 19, 2017 $0.50
 August 9, 2017 August 31, 2017
We currently expect to pay quarterly cash dividends in the future, although such payments are at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, alternative uses of capital and other factors that our Board of Directors may consider at its discretion.2021.
Adequacy of Liquidity Sources
As of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, we had approximately $1.3$0.8 billion of cash and cash equivalents on hand and $1.75$2.0 billion in available borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility.revolving credit facility. Together with cash provided by operating activities, we believe that this will enable us to meet our liquidity needs for the foreseeable future and to satisfy ordinary course business obligations, as well asobligations. In addition, we expect to continue to pay quarterly cash dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock share repurchase program, although such actions are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors that our Board of Directors may consider at its discretion.

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program (see "— Common Stock Share Repurchase Program," above). Our future financial results and our ability to continue to meet our liquidity needs are subject to, and will be affected by, cash flows from operations, including the impactcontinuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as restructuring activities, automotive industry conditions, the financial condition of our customers and suppliers, supply chain disruptions and other related factors. Additionally, an economic downturn or further reduction in production levels could negatively impact our financial condition.
For further discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting our cash flows from operations and our overall liquidity, see "— Executive Overview" above, "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report.
Market Risk Sensitivity
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risks associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. We manage a portion of these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments in accordance with our policies. We enter into all hedging transactions for periods consistent with the underlying exposures. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading purposes.
Foreign Exchange
Operating results may be impacted by our buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the functional currency of our operating companies ("transactional exposure"). We may mitigate a portion of this risk by entering into forward foreign exchange, futures and option contracts. The foreign exchange contracts are executed with banks that we believe are creditworthy. Gains and losses related to foreign exchange contracts are deferred where appropriate and included in the measurement of the foreign currency transaction subject to the hedge. Gains and losses incurred related to foreign exchange contracts are generally offset by the direct effects of currency movements on the underlying transactions.Cash Flows
A summary of the notional amount and estimated aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contractsnet cash provided by operating activities is shown below (in millions):
Six Months Ended
July 2,
2022
July 3,
2021
Increase (Decrease) in
Cash Flow
Consolidated net income and depreciation and amortization$447 $712 $(265)
Net change in working capital items:
Accounts receivable(469)284 (753)
Inventory(76)(200)124 
Accounts payable289 (233)522 
Accrued liabilities and other78 13 65 
Net change in working capital items(178)(136)(42)
Other(37)(68)31 
Net cash provided by operating activities$232 $508 $(276)
Net cash used in investing activities$(485)$(283)$(202)
Net cash used in financing activities$(222)$(132)$(90)
 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Notional amount (contract maturities < 24 months)$2,308
 $1,956
Fair value21
 (54)
Operating Activities
Currently, our most significant foreign currency transactional exposures relate toIn the Mexican peso, various European currencies, the Thai baht, the Chinese renminbi, the Brazilian real, the Japanese yenfirst six months of 2022 and the Canadian dollar. We have performed a sensitivity analysis2021, net cash provided by operating activities was $232 million and $508 million, respectively. The overall decrease in operating cash flows of our net transactional exposure, as shown below (in millions):$276 million primarily reflects lower earnings in 2022.
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   Potential Earnings Benefit (Adverse Earnings Impact)
 
Hypothetical Strengthening % (1)
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
U.S. dollar 
10% $(19) $(19)
Euro10% 22
 16
(1)Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed for a twelve-month period
We have performed a sensitivity analysis related to the aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts, as shown below (in millions):
   Estimated Change in Fair Value
 
Hypothetical Change % (2)
 September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
U.S. dollar10% $34
 $50
Euro10% 69
 35
(2)Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed for a twelve-month period
There are certain shortcomings inherent in the sensitivity analyses above. The analyses assume that all currencies would uniformly strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar or Euro. In reality, some currencies may strengthen while others may weaken, causing the earnings impact to increase or decrease depending on the currency and the direction of the rate movement.

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Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $485 million in the first six months of 2022, as compared to $283 million in the first six months of 2021. In additionthe first six months of 2022, we paid $184 million for our Kongsberg ICS acquisition. Capital spending was $303 million in the first six months of 2022, as compared to $253 million in the first six months of 2021. Capital spending is estimated to be approximately $675 million to $700 million in 2022.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $222 million in the first six months of 2022, as compared to $132 million in the first six months of 2021. In the first six months of 2022, we paid $50 million for repurchases of our common stock, $94 million of dividends to Lear stockholders and $53 million of dividends to noncontrolling interest holders. In the first six months of 2021, we paid $29 million for repurchases of our common stock, $31 million of dividends to Lear stockholders and $53 million of dividends to noncontrolling interest holders.
Capitalization
Short-Term Borrowings
We utilize uncommitted lines of credit as needed for our short-term working capital fluctuations. As of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had lines of credit from banks totaling $248 million and $96 million, respectively. As of July 2, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were no short-term debt balances outstanding related to draws on our lines of credit.
Senior Notes and Credit Agreement
For information related to our senior notes and credit agreement, see Note 9, "Debt," to the transactional exposure describedcondensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report and Note 7, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
For information related to our common stock share repurchase program and dividends, see "— Executive Overview — Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Cash Dividends" above, Note 16, "Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report and Note 12, "Capital Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Equity," to the consolidated financial statements included in our operating results are impacted byAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the translation of our foreign operating income into U.S. dollars ("translational exposure"). In 2016, net sales outside of the United States accounted for 77% of our consolidated net sales, although certain non-U.S. sales are U.S. dollar denominated. We do not enter into foreign exchange contracts to mitigate our translational exposure.year ended December 31, 2021.
Commodity Prices and Availability
Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile.volatile, reflecting changes in supply and demand, logistics issues, global trade and tariff policies, and geopolitical issues. We have commodity price risk with respect to purchases of certain raw materials, including steel, copper, diesel fuel, chemicals, resins and leather. Our primary commodity cost exposures relate to steel, copper and leather. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of our supply base, longer-term purchase commitments, contractual recovery mechanisms and the selective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and product benchmarking. However, these strategies, together with commercial negotiationsFurther, the majority of the steel used in our products is comprised of fabricated components that are integrated into a seat system, such as seat frames, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks and other mechanical components. Therefore, our exposure to changes in steel prices is primarily indirect, through purchased components. Additionally, approximately 89% of our copper purchases and a significant portion of our leather and direct steel purchases are subject to price index agreements with our customers and suppliers, typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact.suppliers. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity costprice environment. In the current environment of escalating raw material, energy and commodity costs, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers, have only offset a portion of the adverse impact. If these costs increase, it could have an adverse impact on our operating results in the foreseeable future. See "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors — Increases in the costs and restrictions on the availability of raw materials, energy, commodities and product components could adversely affect our financial performance," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
We have commodity price risk with respect to purchases of certain raw materials, including steel, copper, diesel fuel, chemicals, resins2021, as supplemented and leather. Our main cost exposures relate to steel, copper and leather. The majority of the steel usedupdated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our products is comprised of fabricated components that are integrated into a seat system, such as seat frames, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks and other mechanical components. Therefore, our exposure to changes in steel prices is primarily indirect, through these purchased components. Approximately 89% of our copper purchases and a significant portion of our leather purchases are subject to price index agreements with our customers.this Report.
For further information related to the financial instruments described above, see Note 16,19, "Financial Instruments," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

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OTHER MATTERS
Legal and Environmental Matters
We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial and contractual disputes, product liability claims and environmental and other matters. As of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, we hadhave recorded reserves for pending legal disputes, including commercial disputes, and other legal matters of $9$17 million. In addition, as of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, we hadhave recorded reserves for product liability claims and environmental matters of $49$37 million and $9$8 million, respectively. Although these reserves were determined in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these matters are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ significantly from current estimates. For a description of risks related to various legal proceedings and claims, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021. For a more complete description of our outstanding material legal proceedings, see Note 14,17, "Legal and Other Contingencies," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates
Certain of our accounting policies require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions are based on our historical experience, the terms of existing contracts, our evaluation of trends in the industry, information provided by our customers and suppliers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. However, these estimates and assumptions are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. As a result, actual results in these areas may differ significantly from our estimates. For a discussion of our significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates, see Item 7, "Management’s"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates," and Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021. There have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates during the third quarterfirst six months of 2017.2022.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For information on the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements, see Note 17,20, "Accounting Pronouncements," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

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Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. The words "will," "may," "designed to," "outlook," "believes," "should," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "estimates," "forecasts" and similar expressions identify certain of these forward-looking statements. We also may provide forward-looking statements in oral statements or other written materials released to the public. All such forward-looking statements contained or incorporated in this Report or in any other public statements which address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements related to business opportunities, awarded sales contracts, sales backlog and ongoing commercial arrangements, or statements expressing views about future operating results, are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from any or all forward-looking statements made by us. Important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include, but are not limited to:
general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, including changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates;
currency controlsthe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the ability to economically hedge currencies;global economy;
the financial condition and restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers;
changes in actual industry vehicle production levels from our current estimates;
fluctuations in the production of vehicles or the loss of business with respect to, or the lack of commercial success of, a vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier;
disruptions in the relationships with our suppliers;
labor disputes involving us or our significant customers or suppliers or that otherwise affect us;
the outcome of customer negotiations and the impact of customer-imposed price reductions;
increases in the impact and timing of program launch costs and our management of new program launches;
the costs, timing and success of restructuring actions;
increases in our warranty, product liability or recall costs;
risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries;
the impact of regulationsrestrictions on our foreign operations;
the operational and financial success of our joint ventures;
competitive conditions impacting us and our key customers and suppliers;
disruptions to our information technology systems, including those related to cybersecurity;
the cost and availability of raw materials, energy, commodities and product components and our ability to mitigate such costs;costs and insufficient availability;
disruptions in relationships with our suppliers;
the outcomefinancial condition of legaland adverse developments affecting our customers and suppliers;
risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries, including the risk of war or regulatory proceedings to which we are or may become a party;other armed conflicts;
the impact of pending legislationcurrency controls and regulations or changes in existing federal, state, local or foreign laws or regulations;
unanticipated changes in cash flow, including ourthe ability to align our vendor payment terms with those of our customers;
limitations imposed by our existing indebtedness and our ability to access capital markets on commercially reasonable terms;
impairment charges initiated by adverse industry or market developments;
our ability to execute our strategic objectives;
changes in discount rates and the actual return on pension assets;
costs associated with compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
developments or assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights;
our ability to utilize our net operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryforwards;

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global sovereign fiscal matters and creditworthiness, including potential defaults and the related impacts on economic activity, including the possible effects on credit markets, currency values, monetary unions, international treaties and fiscal policies;
competitive conditions impacting us and our key customers and suppliers;
labor disputes involving us or our significant customers or suppliers or that otherwise affect us;
the operational and financial success of our joint ventures;
our ability to attract, develop, engage and retain qualified employees;
our ability to respond to the evolution of the global transportation industry;
the outcome of an increased emphasis on global climate change and other ESG matters by stakeholders;
the impact of global climate change;
the impact and timing of program launch costs and our management of new program launches;
changes in discount rates and the actual return on pension assets;
impairment charges initiated by adverse industry or market developments;
our ability to execute our strategic objectives;
limitations imposed by our existing indebtedness and our ability to access capital markets on commercially reasonable terms;
disruptions to our information technology systems, or those of our customers or suppliers, including those related to cybersecurity;
increases in our warranty, product liability or recall costs;
the outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are or may become a party;
the impact of pending legislation and regulations or changes in existing federal, state, local or foreign laws or regulations;
the impact of regulations on our foreign operations;
costs associated with compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
developments or assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights;
the impact of potential changes in tax and trade policies in the United States and related actions by countries in which we do business;
decline in the anticipated changes in economicproduction levels of our major customers, particularly with respect to models for which we are a significant supplier; and other relationships between the United Kingdom and the European Union; and
other risks described in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2021, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in this Report, and in our other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings.
The forward-looking statements in this Report are made as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update, amend or clarify them to reflect events, new information or circumstances occurring after the date hereof.

ITEM 3 — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risks associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. We manage a portion of these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments in accordance with our policies. We enter into all hedging transactions for periods consistent with the underlying exposures. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading purposes.
Foreign Exchange
Operating results may be impacted by our buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the functional currency of our operating companies ("transactional exposure"). We may mitigate a portion of this risk by entering into forward foreign exchange, futures and option contracts. The foreign exchange contracts are executed with banks that we believe are creditworthy. Gains and losses related to foreign exchange contracts are deferred where appropriate and included in the measurement of the foreign currency transaction subject to the hedge. Gains and losses incurred related to foreign exchange contracts are generally offset by the direct effects of currency movements on the underlying transactions.
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A summary of the notional amount and estimated aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts is shown below (in millions):
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
Notional amount (contract maturities < 24 months)$1,874 $1,523 
Fair value20 
Currently, our most significant foreign currency transactional exposures relate to the Mexican peso, various European currencies, the Chinese renminbi, the Honduran lempira, the Japanese yen and the Brazilian real,
A sensitivity analysis of our net transactional exposure is shown below (in millions):
Potential Earnings Benefit
(Adverse Earnings Impact)
Hypothetical Strengthening % (1)
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
U.S. dollar
10%$— $
Euro10%19 (7)
(1) Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed for a twelve-month period
A sensitivity analysis related to the aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts is shown below (in millions):
Estimated Change in Fair Value
Hypothetical Change % (2)
July 2,
2022
December 31,
2021
U.S. dollar10%$77 $48 
Euro10%33 49 
(2)Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed for a twelve-month period
There are certain shortcomings inherent in the sensitivity analyses above. The analyses assume that all currencies would uniformly strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar or Euro. In reality, some currencies may strengthen while others may weaken, causing the earnings impact to increase or decrease depending on the currency and the direction of the rate movement.
In addition to the transactional exposure described above, our operating results are impacted by the translation of our foreign operating income into U.S. dollars ("translational exposure"). In 2021, net sales outside of the United States accounted for 77% of our consolidated net sales, although certain non-U.S. sales are U.S. dollar denominated. We do not enter into foreign exchange contracts to mitigate our translational exposure.

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ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)Disclosure Controls and Procedures
(a)Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’sCompany's management, including the Company’sCompany's President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’sCompany's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’sCompany's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. The Company’sCompany's disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Based on the evaluation described above, the Company’sCompany's President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’sCompany's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’sCompany's disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the desired control objectives were achieved as of the end of the period covered by this Report.
(b)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
(b)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting.
In April 2017,February 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Grupo Antolin's automotive seatingsubstantially all of Kongsberg Automotive's Interior Comfort Systems business unit ("Antolin Seating"Kongsberg ICS") and is currently integrating Antolin SeatingKongsberg ICS into its operations, compliance programs and internal control processes. As permitted by SEC rules and regulations, the Company has excluded Antolin Seating from management's evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017. Antolin SeatingKongsberg ICS constituted approximately 4%3% of the Company's total assets as of September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, including goodwill and intangible assets recorded as part of the purchase price allocations, and approximately 2%1% of the Company's net sales in the threesix months ended September 30, 2017.July 2, 2022. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations allow companies to exclude acquisitions from their assessment of the internal control over financial reporting during the first year following an acquisition while integrating the acquired company. The Company will exclude the acquired operations of Kongsberg ICS from its assessment of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 — LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial or contractual disputes, product liability claims and environmental and other matters. For a description of risks related to various legal proceedings and claims, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021. For a description of our outstanding material legal proceedings, see Note 14,17, "Legal and Other Contingencies," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

ITEM 1A — RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2021, except for the modification of the risk factor set forth below:

Our industry is cyclical and a decline in the production levels of our major customers, particularly with respect to models for which we are a significant supplier, or the financial distress of one or more of our major customers could adversely affect our financial performance.

Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by our automotive manufacturer customers, which is ultimately dependent on consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. The automotive industry is cyclical and sensitive to general economic conditions, including geopolitical issues, global credit markets, interest rates, inflation, consumer credit and consumer spending and preferences. Automotive sales and production can also be affected by the age of the vehicle fleet and related scrappage rates, labor relations issues, fuel prices, regulatory requirements, government initiatives, trade agreements, tariffs and other non-tariff trade barriers, the availability and cost of credit, the costs and availability of critical components needed to complete the production of vehicles, logistics issues, restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers, facility closures and increased competition, as well as consumer preferences regarding vehicle size, configuration and features, including alternative fuel vehicles, changing consumer attitudes toward vehicle ownership and usage, such as ride sharing and on-demand transportation, and other factors.
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Due to the overall global economic conditions in 2020, largely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry experienced a decline in global customer sales and production volumes. Although industry production increased 3% in 2021 over 2020 and is expected to increase 5% in 2022 over 2021 (based on July 2022 S&P Global Mobility, formerly IHS Markit, projections), production remains well below recent historic levels and consumer demand. This is largely due to the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly through supply shortages and, to a lesser extent, the resurgence of the virus in certain regions, as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The automotive industry is suffering from supply chain delays and stoppages due to shipping delays resulting in increased freight costs and closed supplier facilities and distribution centers. The industry also is facing workforce and staffing shortages, as well as scarcity and increases in prices of raw materials. As a result, we have experienced and may continue to experience reductions in orders from our customers in certain regions. An economic downturn or other adverse industry conditions that result in a decline in the production levels of our major customers, particularly with respect to models for which we are a significant supplier, or the financial distress of one or more of our major customers could reduce our sales or otherwise adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows. Further, our ability to reduce the risks inherent in certain concentrations of business, and thereby maintain our financial performance in the future, will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to diversify our sales on a customer, product, platform and geographic basis to reflect the market overall. We may not be successful in such diversification.
ITEM 2 — UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

As discussed in Part I — Item 2, "Management’s"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital ResourcesExecutive Overview Capitalization — Common Stock Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Cash Dividends," and Note 13,16, "Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report, we have a remaining repurchase authorization of $667.8$1,279.5 million under our ongoing common stock share repurchase program.
A summary of the shares of our common stock repurchased during the quarter ended September 30, 2017,July 2, 2022, is shown below:
PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of 
Shares Purchased 
as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased Under
the Program
(in millions)
April 3, 2022 through April 30, 2022— $—— $1,329.7 
May 1, 2022 through May 28, 202264,539 $131.8064,539 1,321.2 
May 29, 2022 through July 2, 2022315,681 $131.95315,681 1,279.5 
Total380,220 $131.92380,220 $1,279.5 

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Period 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Total Number of 
Shares Purchased 
as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased Under
the Program
(in millions)
July 2, 2017 through July 29, 2017 
 $— 
 $745.7
July 30, 2017 through August 26, 2017 276,345
 $144.85 276,345
 705.7
August 27, 2017 through September 30, 2017 251,057
 $150.52 251,057
 667.8
Total 527,402
 $147.55 527,402
 $667.8


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ITEM 6 — EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed on the "Index to Exhibits" on the following page are filed with this Form 10-Q or incorporated by reference as set forth below.


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Exhibit Index to Exhibits

Exhibit

Number
Exhibit Name
*1.131.1
4.1
4.2
10.1
*10.2
*10.3
*10.4
*10.5
*10.6
*31.1
*31.2
*32.1
*32.2
**101.INSXBRL Instance Document.Document
***101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
***101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
***101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
***101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
***101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
**104Cover Page Interactive Data File
*Filed herewith.
*Filed herewith.
**The XBRL Instance Document and Cover Page Interactive Data File do not appear in the Interactive Data File because their XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
***Submitted electronically with the Report.



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEAR CORPORATION
LEAR CORPORATIONDated:August 2, 2022By:/s/ Raymond E. Scott
Raymond E. Scott
Dated:October 25, 2017By:/s/ Matthew J. Simoncini
Matthew J. Simoncini
President and Chief Executive Officer
By:/s/ Jeffrey H. VannesteJason M. Cardew
Jeffrey H. VannesteJason M. Cardew
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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