UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
Commission File No. 001-15943
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CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware06-1397316
(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)
251 Ballardvale StreetWilmingtonMassachusetts01887
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (781(781) 222-6000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTicker symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par valueCRLNew 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  No 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files. Yes  No 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company


Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by a 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 
As of October 25, 2019,April 24, 2020, there were 48,838,92549,487,437 shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding.




CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBERMARCH 28, 20192020

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
2Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
3Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
4Controls and Procedures
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
1Legal Proceedings
1ARisk Factors
2Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
6Exhibits
Signatures

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Item Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1Financial Statements 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of September 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018
 Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
2Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
3Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
4Controls and Procedures
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
1Legal Proceedings
1ARisk Factors
2Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
6Exhibits
   
Signatures



Special Note on Factors Affecting Future Results
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “goal,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “designed,” “would,” “future,” “can,” “could,” and other similar expressions which are predictions of, indicate future events and trends or which do not relate to historical matters, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements also include statements regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the unauthorized access into our information systems reported on April 30, 2019, including the timing and effectiveness of adding enforced security features and monitoring procedures, and the potential revenue and financial impact related to the incident.
For example, we may use forward-looking statements when addressing topics such as: the COVID-19 pandemic, its duration, its impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, use of our borrowings, business practices, operations, suppliers, third party service providers, customers, employees, industry, ability to meet future performance obligations, ability to efficiently implement advisable safety precautions, and internal controls over financial reporting; the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on demand, the global economy and financial markets; goodwill and asset impairments still under review; changes and uncertainties in the global economy; future demand for drug discovery and development products and services, including the outsourcing of these services; our expectations regarding stock repurchases, including the number of shares to be repurchased, expected timing and duration, the amount of capital that may be expended and the treatment of repurchased shares; the impact of unauthorized access into our information systems, including the timing and effectiveness of any enhanced security and monitoring; present spending trends and other cost reduction activities by our clients; future actions by our management; the outcome of contingencies; changes in our business strategy, business practices and methods of generating revenue; the investment in, and the development and performance of our services and products; market and industry conditions, including competitive and pricing trends; our strategic relationships with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, venture capital investments, and opportunities for future similar arrangements; our cost structure; the impact of acquisitions, including Citoxlab;HemaCare; our expectations with respect to revenue growth and operating synergies (including the impact of specific actions intended to cause related improvements); the impact of specific actions intended to improve overall operating efficiencies and profitability (and our ability to accommodate future demand with our infrastructure), including gains and losses attributable to businesses we plan to close, consolidate, divest or repurpose; changes in our expectations regarding future stock option, restricted stock, performance share units, and other equity grants to employees and directors; expectations with respect to foreign currency exchange; assessing (or changing our assessment of) our tax positions for financial statement purposes; and our liquidity. In addition, these statements include the impact of economic and market conditions on us and our clients; the effects of our cost saving actions and the steps to optimize returns to shareholders on an effective and timely basis; and our ability to withstand the current market conditions.
You should not rely on forward-lookingForward-looking statements because they are predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this document, or in the case of statements incorporated by reference, on the date of the document incorporated by reference.
Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2018,28, 2019, under the sections entitled “Our Strategy,” “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the sections entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors,” in our press releases, and other financial filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We have no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or risks. New information, future events, or risks may cause the forward-looking events we discuss in this report not to occur.




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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 Three Months Ended
 March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
Service revenue$546,592  $450,942  
Product revenue160,467  153,627  
Total revenue707,059  604,569  
Costs and expenses:      
Cost of services provided (excluding amortization of intangible assets)372,824  316,800  
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization of intangible assets)82,174  75,992  
Selling, general and administrative129,901  122,574  
Amortization of intangible assets27,879  19,411  
Operating income94,281  69,792  
Other income (expense):   
Interest income316  179  
Interest expense(15,067) (9,987) 
Other (expense) income, net(24,071) 6,306  
Income from operations, before income taxes55,459  66,290  
Provision for income taxes4,622  10,602  
Net income50,837  55,688  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests68  555  
Net income attributable to common shareholders$50,769  $55,133  
Earnings per common share  
Net income attributable to common shareholders:
Basic$1.03  $1.14  
Diluted$1.02  $1.11  
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic49,189  48,458  
Diluted49,966  49,462  
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
Service revenue$523,169
 $443,038
 $1,479,991
 $1,226,948
Product revenue144,782
 142,257
 450,097
 437,618
Total revenue667,951
 585,295
 1,930,088
 1,664,566
Costs and expenses:       
Cost of services provided (excluding amortization of intangible assets)351,894
 298,018
 1,014,063
 844,130
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization of intangible assets)69,941
 71,077
 220,028
 206,786
Selling, general and administrative129,509
 113,033
 388,024
 336,936
Amortization of intangible assets23,805
 18,805
 65,611
 47,813
Operating income92,802
 84,362
 242,362
 228,901
Other income (expense):       
Interest income385
 230
 838
 694
Interest expense(5,698) (17,197) (36,520) (47,031)
Other (expense) income, net(14,254) 5,910
 (8,161) 24,069
Income from continuing operations, before income taxes73,235
 73,305
 198,519
 206,633
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(317) 12,403
 24,970
 39,613
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes73,552
 60,902
 173,549
 167,020
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 1,506
Net income73,552
 60,902
 173,549
 168,526
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests742
 534
 1,878
 1,818
Net income attributable to common shareholders$72,810

$60,368
 $171,671
 $166,708
        
Earnings per common share       
Basic:       
Continuing operations attributable to common shareholders$1.49
 $1.25
 $3.53
 $3.43
Discontinued operations$
 $
 $
 $0.03
Net income attributable to common shareholders$1.49
 $1.25
 $3.53
 $3.47
Diluted:       
Continuing operations attributable to common shareholders$1.46
 $1.22
 $3.46
 $3.36
Discontinued operations$
 $
 $
 $0.03
Net income attributable to common shareholders$1.46
 $1.22
 $3.46
 $3.39
        
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:       
Basic48,818
 48,310
 48,682
 48,098
Diluted49,715
 49,326
 49,627
 49,118
        
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
Net income$50,837  $55,688  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other(44,855) 9,885  
Amortization of net loss and prior service benefit included in net periodic cost for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans1,374  374  
Comprehensive income, before income taxes7,356  65,947  
Less: Income tax benefit related to items of other comprehensive income(2,039) (102) 
Comprehensive income, net of income taxes9,395  66,049  
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) related to noncontrolling interests, net of income taxes(476) 1,013  
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders, net of income taxes$9,871  $65,036  
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
Net income$73,552
 $60,902
 $173,549
 $168,526
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
Foreign currency translation adjustment and other(15,889) (6,805) (9,075) (14,524)
Amortization of net loss and prior service benefit included in net periodic cost for pension and other post-retirement benefit plans365
 615
 1,113
 1,864
Comprehensive income, before income taxes58,028
 54,712
 165,587
 155,866
Less: Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income(2,511) 257
 (1,381) (341)
Comprehensive income, net of income taxes60,539
 54,455
 166,968
 156,207
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) related to noncontrolling interests, net of income taxes(37) (74) 1,064
 886
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders, net of income taxes$60,576

$54,529

$165,904

$155,321
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
Assets 
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$372,433  $238,014  
Trade receivables, net542,390  514,033  
Inventories162,938  160,660  
Prepaid assets68,826  52,588  
Other current assets61,694  56,030  
Total current assets1,208,281  1,021,325  
Property, plant and equipment, net1,033,409  1,044,128  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net155,568  140,085  
Goodwill1,731,837  1,540,565  
Client relationships, net752,516  613,573  
Other intangible assets, net80,347  75,840  
Deferred tax assets42,753  44,659  
Other assets197,079  212,615  
Total assets$5,201,790  $4,692,790  
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases$47,667  $38,545  
Accounts payable102,697  111,498  
Accrued compensation113,620  158,617  
Deferred revenue178,829  171,805  
Accrued liabilities139,163  139,118  
Other current liabilities108,920  90,598  
Total current liabilities690,896  710,181  
Long-term debt, net and finance leases2,326,770  1,849,666  
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities133,440  116,252  
Deferred tax liabilities197,094  167,283  
Other long-term liabilities173,924  182,933  
Total liabilities3,522,124  3,026,315  
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2, 9, 11, 12, 16 and 17)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests24,039  28,647  
Equity:      
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding—  —  
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 120,000 shares authorized; 49,630 shares issued and 49,486 shares outstanding as of March 28, 2020, and 48,936 shares issued and 48,936 shares outstanding as of December 28, 2019496  489  
Additional paid-in capital1,562,982  1,531,785  
Retained earnings331,098  280,329  
Treasury stock, at cost, 144 and 0 shares, as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively(23,675) —  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(218,917) (178,019) 
Total equity attributable to common shareholders1,651,984  1,634,584  
Noncontrolling interest3,643  3,244  
Total equity1,655,627  1,637,828  
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity$5,201,790  $4,692,790  
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$164,759

$195,442
Trade receivables, net524,074

472,248
Inventories155,526

127,892
Prepaid assets51,274
 53,447
Other current assets76,774

48,807
Total current assets972,407

897,836
Property, plant and equipment, net1,008,047

932,877
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net140,359
 
Goodwill1,521,619

1,247,133
Client relationships, net620,868
 537,945
Other intangible assets, net81,257

72,943
Deferred tax assets44,831

23,386
Other assets193,174

143,759
Total assets$4,582,562

$3,855,879
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases$33,611
 $31,416
Accounts payable107,231
 66,250
Accrued compensation130,292
 137,212
Deferred revenue166,095
 145,139
Accrued liabilities130,015
 106,925
Other current liabilities114,402
 71,280
Total current liabilities681,646
 558,222
Long-term debt, net and finance leases1,882,593
 1,636,598
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities116,868
 
Deferred tax liabilities165,480
 143,635
Other long-term liabilities171,243
 179,121
Total liabilities3,017,830
 2,517,576
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests28,345
 18,525
Equity:   
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 120,000 shares authorized; 48,976 shares issued and 48,837 shares outstanding as of September 28, 2019, and 48,210 shares issued and 48,209 shares outstanding as of December 29, 2018490
 482
Additional paid-in capital1,514,620
 1,447,512
Retained earnings213,767
 42,096
Treasury stock, at cost, 139 and 1 shares, as of September 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018, respectively(18,094) (55)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(178,470) (172,703)
Total equity attributable to common shareholders1,532,313
 1,317,332
Noncontrolling interest4,074
 2,446
Total equity1,536,387
 1,319,778
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and equity$4,582,562
 $3,855,879
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
 Three Months Ended
 March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
Cash flows relating to operating activities  
Net income$50,837  $55,688  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization57,260  45,358  
Stock-based compensation10,960  12,899  
Deferred income taxes(2,973) 7,781  
Loss (gain) on venture capital and other investments12,035  (10,575) 
Other, net10,495  (380) 
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Trade receivables, net(32,136) (23,127) 
Inventories4,076  (2,520) 
Accounts payable(10,003) 10,245  
Accrued compensation(45,245) (55,114) 
Deferred revenue6,065  (14,405) 
Customer contract deposits4,454  (5,866) 
Other assets and liabilities, net2,765  (5,125) 
Net cash provided by operating activities68,590  14,859  
Cash flows relating to investing activities      
Acquisition of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired(382,250) (989) 
Capital expenditures(25,721) (16,731) 
Purchases of investments and contributions to venture capital investments(7,121) (2,419) 
Proceeds from sale of investments2,504  15  
Other, net(1,097) (689) 
Net cash used in investing activities(413,685) (20,813) 
Cash flows relating to financing activities      
Proceeds from long-term debt and revolving credit facility1,409,793  290,111  
Proceeds from exercises of stock options22,608  21,832  
Payments on long-term debt, revolving credit facility, and finance lease obligations(925,109) (360,658) 
Purchase of treasury stock(23,675) (17,760) 
Other, net(4,405) (2,608) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities479,212  (69,083) 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash290  6,025  
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash134,407  (69,012) 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period240,046  197,318  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$374,453  $128,306  
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash and cash equivalents$372,433  $126,316  
Restricted cash included in Other current assets444  491  
Restricted cash included in Other assets1,576  1,499  
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$374,453  $128,306  
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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 Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
Cash flows relating to operating activities   
Net income$173,549
 $168,526
Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 1,506
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes173,549
 167,020
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization146,262
 120,198
Stock-based compensation43,429
 35,908
Deferred income taxes(25,092) (10,385)
Gain on venture capital investments(5,724) (22,760)
Other, net4,865
 10,036
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Trade receivables, net(24,491) (30,318)
Inventories(12,981) (10,340)
Accounts payable24,481
 (5,322)
Accrued compensation(23,320) 6,088
Deferred revenue(1,556) 33,491
Customer contract deposits(7,586) 34,455
Other assets and liabilities, net8,423
 (26,904)
Net cash provided by operating activities300,259
 301,167
Cash flows relating to investing activities   
Acquisition of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired(515,647) (822,611)
Capital expenditures(76,675) (71,378)
Purchases of investments and contributions to venture capital investments(17,664) (20,535)
Proceeds from sale of investments15
 30,595
Other, net(660) (118)
Net cash used in investing activities(610,631) (884,047)
Cash flows relating to financing activities   
Proceeds from long-term debt and revolving credit facility2,071,175
 2,392,201
Proceeds from exercises of stock options26,982
 30,228
Payments on long-term debt, revolving credit facility, and finance lease obligations(1,798,620) (1,832,805)
Payment of debt financing costs
 (18,337)
Purchase of treasury stock(18,040) (13,791)
Other, net(10,516) 
Net cash provided by financing activities270,981
 557,496
Discontinued operations   
Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations
 (3,735)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash8,793
 4,664
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(30,598) (24,455)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period197,318
 166,331
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$166,720
 $141,876
    
    
    
    
    





 Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
Supplemental cash flow information:   
Cash and cash equivalents$164,759
 $138,866
Restricted cash included in Other current assets534
 426
Restricted cash included in Other assets1,427
 2,584
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$166,720
 $141,876
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.




CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(in        (in thousands)

Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockTotal Equity Attributable to Common ShareholdersNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmount
December 28, 201948,936  $489  $1,531,785  $280,329  $(178,019) —  $—  $1,634,584  $3,244  $1,637,828  
Net income—  —  —  50,769  —  —  —  50,769  399  51,168  
Other comprehensive income—  —  —  —  (40,898) —  —  (40,898) —  (40,898) 
Buy-out and contingent consideration recognition in connection with redeemable noncontrolling interest—  —  (2,379) —  —  —  —  (2,379) —  (2,379) 
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans694   22,616  —  —  —  —  22,623  —  22,623  
Acquisition of treasury shares—  —  —  —  —  144  (23,675) (23,675) —  (23,675) 
Stock-based compensation—  —  10,960  —  —  —  —  10,960  —  10,960  
March 28, 202049,630  $496  $1,562,982  $331,098  $(218,917) 144  $(23,675) $1,651,984  $3,643  $1,655,627  
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockTotal Equity Attributable to Common ShareholdersNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
SharesAmountSharesAmount
December 29, 201848,210  $482  $1,447,512  $42,096  $(172,703)  $(55) $1,317,332  $2,446  $1,319,778  
Net income—  —  —  55,133  —  —  —  55,133  469  55,602  
Other comprehensive income—  —  —  —  9,903  —  —  9,903  —  9,903  
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value—  —  (1,451) —  —  —  —  (1,451) —  (1,451) 
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans674   22,051  —  —  —  —  22,058  —  22,058  
Acquisition of treasury shares—  —  —  —  —  136  (17,760) (17,760) —  (17,760) 
Stock-based compensation—  —  12,899  —  —  —  —  12,899  —  12,899  
March 30, 201948,884  $489  $1,481,011  $97,229  $(162,800) 137  $(17,815) $1,398,114  $2,915  $1,401,029  
See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.







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 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Total Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Shares Amount    Shares Amount   
December 29, 201848,210
 $482
 $1,447,512
 $42,096
 $(172,703) 1
 $(55) $1,317,332
 $2,446
 $1,319,778
Net income
 
 
 55,133
 
 
 
 55,133
 469
 55,602
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 9,903
 
 
 9,903
 
 9,903
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value
 
 (1,451) 
 
 
 
 (1,451) 
 (1,451)
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans674
 7
 22,051
 
 
 
 
 22,058
 
 22,058
Acquisition of treasury shares
 
 
 
 
 136
 (17,760) (17,760) 
 (17,760)
Stock-based compensation
 
 12,899
 
 
 
 
 12,899
 
 12,899
March 30, 201948,884
 489
 1,481,011
 97,229
 (162,800) 137
 (17,815) 1,398,114
 2,915
 1,401,029
Net income
 
 
 43,728
 
 
 
 43,728
 383
 44,111
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (3,436) 
 
 (3,436) 
 (3,436)
Purchase of additional equity interest in and modification of Vital River redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 (1,870) 
 
 
 
 (1,870) 
 (1,870)
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans53
 
 2,148
 
 
 
 
 2,148
 
 2,148
Acquisition of treasury shares
 
 
 
 
 1
 (123) (123) 
 (123)
Stock-based compensation
 
 16,505
 
 
 
 
 16,505
 
 16,505
June 29, 201948,937
 489
 1,497,794
 140,957
 (166,236) 138
 (17,938) 1,455,066
 3,298
 1,458,364
Net income
 
 
 72,810
 
 
 
 72,810
 776
 73,586
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (12,234) 
 
 (12,234) 
 (12,234)
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans39
 1
 2,801
 
 
 
 
 2,802
 
 2,802
Acquisition of treasury shares
 
 
 
 
 1
 (156) (156) 
 (156)
Stock-based compensation
 
 14,025
 
 
 
 
 14,025
 
 14,025
September 28, 201948,976
 $490

$1,514,620

$213,767

$(178,470)
139

$(18,094)
$1,532,313

$4,074

$1,536,387










 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Total Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Shares Amount    Shares Amount   
December 30, 201787,495
 $875
 $2,560,192
 $288,658
 $(144,731) 40,093
 $(1,659,914) $1,045,080
 $2,327
 $1,047,407
Net income
 
 
 52,631
 
 
 
 52,631
 464
 53,095
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 23,604
 
 
 23,604
 
 23,604
Reclassification due to adoption of ASU 2018-02 Reclass
 
 
 3,330
 (3,330) 
 
 
 
 
Adjustment due to adoption of ASU 2016-01
 
 
 1,424
 
 
 
 1,424
 
 1,424
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans630
 6
 20,088
 
 
 
 
 20,094
 
 20,094
Acquisition of treasury shares
 
 
 
 
 126
 (13,549) (13,549) 
 (13,549)
Stock-based compensation
 
 10,541
 
 
 
 
 10,541
 
 10,541
March 31, 201888,125
 881
 2,590,821
 346,043
 (124,457) 40,219
 (1,673,463) 1,139,825
 2,791
 1,142,616
Net income
 
 
 53,709
 
 
 
 53,709
 448
 54,157
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (29,151) 
 
 (29,151) 
 (29,151)
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans96
 1
 4,154
 
 
 
 
 4,155
 
 4,155
Acquisition of treasury shares
 
 
 
 
 1
 (119) (119) 
 (119)
Stock-based compensation
 
 13,547
 
 
 
 
 13,547
 
 13,547
June 30, 201888,221
 882
 2,608,522
 399,752
 (153,608) 40,220
 (1,673,582) 1,181,966
 3,239
 1,185,205
Net income
 
 
 60,368
 
 
 
 60,368
 364
 60,732
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (5,840) 
 
 (5,840) 
 (5,840)
Adjustment of redeemable non-controlling interest to fair value
 
 (1,111) 
 
 
 
 (1,111) 
 (1,111)
Issuance of stock under employee compensation plans94
 1
 6,025
 
 
 
 
 6,026
 
 6,026
Acquisition of treasury shares
 
 
 
 
 1
 (123) (123) 
 (123)
Stock-based compensation
 
 11,820
 
 
 
 
 11,820
 
 11,820
September 29, 201888,315
 $883

$2,625,256

$460,120

$(159,448)
40,221

$(1,673,705)
$1,253,106

$3,603

$1,256,709
Balances may differ compared to prior condensed consolidated balance sheets due to rounding.
     
              
                    
                    
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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared by Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (the Company) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018.2019. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, in the opinion of management, reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires that the Company make estimates and judgments that may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, judgments, and methodologies. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results in the period in which they become known.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a strain of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and expanding, and its ultimate scope, duration and effects are uncertain. This pandemic has and continues to result in, and any future epidemic or pandemic crises may potentially result in, direct and indirect adverse effects on the Company’s industry and customers, which in turn has (with respect to COVID-19) and may (with respect to future epidemics or crises) impact the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic may also affect the Company’s operating and financial results in a manner that is not presently known to the Company or that the Company currently does not expect to present significant risks to its operations or financial results. As of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company is not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require the Company to update estimates, judgments or revise the carrying value of any assets or liabilities. These estimates may change, as new events occur and additional information is obtained, and are recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements as soon as they become known. Actual results could differ from those estimates and any such differences may be material to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Consolidation
The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect its financial statements and those of its subsidiaries in which the Company holds a controlling financial interest. For consolidated entities in which the Company owns or is exposed to less than 100% of the economics, the Company records net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in its consolidated statements of income equal to the percentage of the economic or ownership interest retained in such entities by the respective noncontrolling parties. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
The Company’s fiscal year is typically based on 52-weeks, with each quarter composed of 13 weeks ending on the last Saturday on, or closest to, March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
Segment Reporting
The Company reports its results in 3 reportable segments: Research Models and Services (RMS), Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA), and Manufacturing Support (Manufacturing). The Company’s RMS reportable segment includes the Research Models, Research Model Services, and Research Products businesses. Research Models includes the commercial production and sale of small research models, as well as the supply of large research models. Research Model Services includes: Genetically Engineered Models and Services (GEMS), which performs contract breeding and other services associated with genetically engineered models; Research Animal Diagnostic Services (RADS), which provides health monitoring and diagnostics services related to research models; and Insourcing Solutions (IS), which provides colony management of its clients’ research operations (including recruitment, training, staffing, and management services). Research Products supplies controlled, consistent, customized primary cells and blood components derived from normal and mobilized peripheral blood, bone marrow, and cord blood. The Company’s DSA reportable segment includes services required to take a drug through the early development process including discovery services, which are non-regulated services to assist clients with the identification, screening, and selection of a lead compound for drug development, and regulated and non-regulated (GLP and non-GLP) safety assessment services. The Company’s Manufacturing reportable segment includes Microbial Solutions, which provides in vitro (non-animal) lot-release testing products, microbial detection products, and species identification
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services; Biologics Testing Services (Biologics), which performs specialized testing of biologics; and Avian Vaccine Services (Avian), which supplies specific-pathogen-free chicken eggs and chickens.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1, “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018 as well as Note 16, “Leases” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.2019.
Newly Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In JuneAugust 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-07, “Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2018-07 aligns the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees and nonemployees as well as improves financial reporting for share-based payments to nonemployees. This standard became effective for the Company in the three months ended March 30, 2019 and did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities.” ASU 2017-12 refines and expands hedge accounting for both financial and commodity risks. It also creates more transparency around how economic results are presented, both on the face of the financial statements and in the disclosures. In addition, this ASU makes certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of hedge accounting guidance. This standard became effective for the Company in the three months ended March 30, 2019 and did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases.” The standard, including subsequently issued amendments, collectively referred to as Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842, “Leases”, established the principles that lessees and lessors will apply to report useful information to users of financial statements about the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from a lease. The Company adopted this standard using the modified retrospective transition approach as applied to leases existing as of or entered into after the adoption date (December 30, 2018) in the three months ended March 30, 2019. See Note 16, “Leases” for a discussion of the Company’s adoption of this standard and its impact on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computer Arrangement that is a Service Contract.” ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and
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hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The ASU isThis standard became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,the Company in the three months ended March 28, 2020 and interim periods within those fiscal years and will be applied either retrospectively or prospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluatingdid not have a significant impact on the impact this standard will have on itsunaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, but doesdisclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” ASU 2018-13 removes the disclosure requirement for the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements as well as the process for Level 3 fair value measurements. In addition, the ASU adds the disclosure requirements for changes in unrealized gains and losses included in Other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period as well as the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. This standard became effective for the Company in the three months ended March 28, 2020 and did not believe there will behave a materialsignificant impact upon adoption.on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, “Compensation Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans -General (Subtopic 715-20).” ASU 2018-14 removes the requirements to disclose the amounts in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year and the related party disclosures about the amount of future annual benefits covered by insurance contracts. In addition, the ASU adds the requirement to disclose an explanation for any significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period. The ASU isThis standard became effective for fiscal years ending after December 15,the Company in the three months ended March 28, 2020 and will be applieddid not have a significant impact on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the impact this standard will have on itsunaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” ASU 2018-13 removes the disclosure requirement for the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements as well as the process for Level 3 fair value measurements. In addition, the ASU adds the disclosure requirements for changes in unrealized gains and losses included in Other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period as well as the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years and will be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, but does not believe there will be a material impact upon adoption.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” The standard simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by removing Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. This standard isbecame effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment teststhe Company in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,the three months ended March 28, 2020 and will be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard isdid not expected to have a materialan impact on the Company’sunaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, butdisclosures. The Company performs its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter of a fiscal year and does not believe there will be a materialexpect any significant impact upon adoption.on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses.”Losses”. The standard, including subsequently issued amendments, requires a financial asset measured at amortized cost basis, such as accounts receivable,trade and notes receivables, to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This standard became effective for the Company in the three months ended March 28, 2020 and did not have a significant impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” The ASU offers temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to modifications to agreements such as loans, debt securities, derivatives, and borrowings which reference LIBOR or another reference rate that is expected to be discontinued by December 31, 2021. The expedients and exceptions provided by the standard do not apply to modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022 that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The ASU is effective until December 31, 2022 when the replacement for LIBOR is expected to be completed. The interest rate on the Company’s senior credit facility, which matures in fiscal year 2023, is linked to LIBOR. The Company is in the process of evaluating options for transitioning away from the senior credit facility’s use of LIBOR and expects to be completed by the time LIBOR is phased out. The Company is still evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and has yet to elect an adoption date.
In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, “Investments-Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815).” ASU 2020-01 states any equity security transitioning
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from the alternative method of accounting under Topic 321 to the equity method, or vice versa, due to an observable transaction will be remeasured immediately before the transition. In addition, the ASU clarifies the accounting for certain non-derivative forward contracts or purchased call options to acquire equity securities stating such instruments will be measured using the fair value principles of Topic 321 before settlement or exercise. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and requires the modified retrospective approach.will be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, but does not believe therethere will be a material impact upon adoption.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing exceptions within the general principles of Topic 740 regarding the calculation of deferred tax liabilities, the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation, and calculating income taxes in an interim period. In addition, the ASU adds clarifications to the accounting for franchise tax (or similar tax), which is partially based on income, evaluating tax basis of goodwill recognized from a business combination, and reflecting the effect of any enacted changes in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim period that includes the enactment date. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and will be applied either retrospectively or prospectively based upon the applicable amendments. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
2. BUSINESS ACQUISITIONSCOMBINATIONS
HemaCare Corporation
On January 3, 2020, the Company acquired HemaCare Corporation (HemaCare), a business specializing in the production of human-derived cellular products for the cell therapy market. The acquisition of HemaCare expands the Company’s comprehensive portfolio of early-stage research and manufacturing support solutions to encompass the production and customization of high-quality, human derived cellular products to better support clients’ cell therapy programs. The purchase price of HemaCare was $379.8 million in cash. The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility under the multi-currency revolving facility. See Note 9, “Long-Term Debt and Finance Leases.” This business is reported as part of the Company’s RMS reportable segment.
The preliminary purchase allocation of $376.7 million, net of $3.1 million of cash acquired was as follows:
January 3, 2020
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$6,451 
Inventories8,468 
Other current assets (excluding cash)3,527 
Property, plant and equipment10,033 
Goodwill209,104 
Definite-lived intangible assets183,540 
Other long-term assets5,920 
Current liabilities(5,188)
Deferred tax liabilities(37,470)
Other long-term liabilities(7,664)
Total purchase price allocation$376,721 

The purchase price allocation is subject to change as additional information becomes available concerning the fair value and tax basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contracts and obligations. Any additional adjustments to the purchase price allocation will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of acquisition.
The breakout of definite-lived intangible assets acquired was as follows:
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Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$170,390  19
Trade name7,330  10
Other intangible assets5,820  3
Total definite-lived intangible assets$183,540  18
The goodwill resulting from the transaction is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s RMS business from customers introduced through HemaCare and the assembled workforce of the acquired business. The goodwill attributable to HemaCare is not deductible for tax purposes.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $5.7 million for the three months ended March 28, 2020, which were primarily included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
Beginning on January 3, 2020, HemaCare has been included in the operating results of the Company. HemaCare revenue and operating loss for the three months ended March 28, 2020 was $12.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
The following selected unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations are presented as if the HemaCare acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the period immediately preceding the period of acquisition, which is December 30, 2018, after giving effect to certain adjustments. For the three months ended March 28, 2020, these adjustments included additional amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of fixed assets of $0.2 million, elimination of intercompany activity and other one-time costs, and the tax impacts of these adjustments. For the three months ended March 30, 2019, these adjustments included additional amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of fixed assets of $3.2 million, additional interest expense on borrowings of $2.8 million, elimination of intercompany activity and other one-time costs, and the tax impacts of these adjustments.
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Revenue$707,077  $613,456  
Net income attributable to common shareholders55,705  52,186  
These unaudited pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisition occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future. No effect has been given for synergies, if any, that may be realized through the acquisition.
Citoxlab
On April 29, 2019, the Company acquired Citoxlab, a non-clinical CRO, specializing in regulated safety assessment services, non-regulated discovery services, and medical device testing. With operations in Europe and North America, the acquisition of Citoxlab further strengthens the Company’s position as a leading, global, early-stage CRO by expanding its scientific portfolio and geographic footprint, which enhances the Company’s ability to partner with clients across the drug discovery and development continuum. The preliminary purchase price for Citoxlab was $527.7$527.1 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments that may change the purchase price.cash. The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility under the multi-currency revolving facility. This business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment.
The preliminary purchase allocation of $491.0$490.4 million, net of $36.7 million of cash acquired was as follows:
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April 29, 2019
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$35,405 
Inventories5,282 
Other current assets (excluding cash)13,917 
Property, plant and equipment88,605 
Goodwill280,161 
Definite-lived intangible assets162,400 
Other long-term assets20,063 
Deferred revenue(15,278)
Current liabilities(46,081)
Deferred tax liabilities(27,458)
Other long-term liabilities(22,624)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest(4,035)
Total purchase price allocation$490,357 
 April 29, 2019
 (in thousands)
Trade receivables (contractual amount of $35,405)$35,405
Inventories5,282
Other current assets (excluding cash)13,822
Property, plant and equipment88,912
Goodwill280,588
Definite-lived intangible assets162,400
Other long-term assets20,164
Deferred revenue(15,278)
Current liabilities(46,682)
Deferred tax liabilities(27,655)
Other long-term liabilities(21,916)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest(4,035)
Total purchase price allocation$491,007

The preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to change as additional information becomes available concerningFrom the fair value and tax basisdate of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contracts and obligations. Any additionalacquisition through March 28, 2020, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. No further adjustments will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one year fromto the date of acquisition.purchase price allocation.
The breakout of definite-lived intangible assets acquired was as follows:
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsWeighted Average Amortization Life
(in thousands)(in years)
Client relationships$134,600  13
Developed technology19,900  3
Backlog7,900  1
Total definite-lived intangible assets$162,400  12

The goodwill resulting from the transaction, $7.2 million of which is deductible for tax purposes due to a prior asset acquisition, is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s DSA business from customers introduced through Citoxlab and the assembled workforce of the acquired business.
The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $1.9$1.4 million and $19.1$5.2 million for the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively, which were primarily included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
Beginning on April 29, 2019, Citoxlab has been included in the operating results of the Company. Citoxlab revenue for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 was $44.0 million and $74.9 million, respectively. Citoxlab operating income for the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was $0.2$45.3 million and $2.2$2.5 million, respectively.
The following selected unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations are presented as if the Citoxlab acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the period immediately preceding the period of acquisition, which is December 31, 2017, after giving effect to certain adjustments. For the ninethree months ended September 28,March 30, 2019, these adjustments included additional amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of fixed assets of $4.8$2.6 million, additional interest expense on borrowings of $1.2 million, elimination of intercompany activity and other one-time costs, and the tax impacts of these adjustments. For the nine months ended September 29, 2018, these adjustments included additional amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of fixed assets of $7.3 million, additional interest expense on borrowings of $3.1 million, elimination of intercompany activity and other one-time costs, and the tax impacts of these adjustments.
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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Revenue$667,951
 $627,758
 $1,992,472
 $1,795,312
Net income attributable to common shareholders$74,948
 $63,919
 $189,601
 $170,557

Three Months Ended
March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Revenue$650,875 
Net income attributable to common shareholders61,028 
These unaudited pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisition occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future. No effect has been given for synergies, if any, that may be realized through the acquisition.
MPI Research
On April 3, 2018, the Company acquired MPI Research, a non-clinical CRO providing comprehensive testing services to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide. The acquisition enhances the Company’s position as a leading global early-stage CRO by strengthening its ability to partner with clients across the drug discovery and development continuum. The purchase price for MPI Research was $829.7 million in cash. The acquisition was funded by borrowings on the Credit Facility as well as the issuance of the Company’s Senior Notes. See Note 9, “Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations.” This business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment.
The purchase allocation of $800.8 million, net of $27.7 million of cash acquired and a final net working capital adjustment of $1.2 million, was as follows:
 April 3, 2018
 (in thousands)
Trade receivables (contractual amount of $35,073)$35,073
Inventories4,463
Other current assets (excluding cash)5,893
Property, plant and equipment128,403
Goodwill441,656
Definite-lived intangible assets309,200
Other long-term assets1,081
Deferred revenue(23,926)
Current liabilities(32,885)
Deferred tax liabilities(65,945)
Other long-term liabilities(2,213)
Total purchase price allocation$800,800
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From the date of the acquisition through March 30, 2019, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. No further adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation.
The breakout of definite-lived intangible assets acquired was as follows:
 Definite-Lived Intangible Assets Weighted Average Amortization Life
 (in thousands) (in years)
Client relationships$264,900
 13
Developed technology23,400
 3
Backlog20,900
 1
Total definite-lived intangible assets$309,200
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The goodwill resulting from the transaction, $4.1 million of which is deductible for tax purposes due to a prior asset acquisition, is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s DSA business from customers introduced through MPI Research and the assembled workforce of the acquired business.

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NaN significant integration costs were incurred in connection with the acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019. The Company incurred transaction and integration costs in connection with the acquisition of $0.8 million and $15.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018, respectively, which were primarily included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
The following selected unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations are presented as if the MPI Research acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the period immediately preceding the period of acquisition, which is January 1, 2017, after giving effect to certain adjustments. For the nine months ended September 29, 2018, these adjustments included additional amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of fixed assets of $11.8 million, additional interest expense on borrowings of $2.8 million, elimination of intercompany activity and other one-time costs, and the tax impacts of these adjustments.
 September 29, 2018
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 (in thousands)
Revenue$585,295
 $1,726,683
Net income attributable to common shareholders59,297
 168,872

These unaudited pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisition occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future. No effect has been given for synergies, if any, that may be realized through the acquisition.
KWS BioTest Limited
On January 11, 2018, the Company acquired KWS BioTest Limited (KWS BioTest), a CRO specializing in in vitro and in vivo discovery testing services for immuno-oncology, inflammatory and infectious diseases. The acquisition enhances the Company’s discovery expertise, with complementary offerings that provide the Company’s customers with additional tools in the active therapeutic research areas of oncology and immunology. The purchase price for KWS BioTest was $20.3 million in cash and was funded by the Company’s various borrowings. In addition to the initial purchase price, the transaction includes aggregate, undiscounted contingent payments of up to £3.0 million based on future performance. During the three months ended September 29, 2018, the terms of these contingent payments were amended, resulting in a fixed payment of £2.0 million, or $2.6 million, which was paid during the three months ended March 30, 2019. The KWS BioTest business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment.
The purchase price allocation of $21.5 million, net of $1.0 million of cash acquired and a final net working capital adjustment of $0.4 million, was as follows:
 January 11, 2018
 (in thousands)
Trade receivables (contractual amount of $1,309)$1,309
Other current assets (excluding cash)99
Property, plant and equipment1,136
Definite-lived intangible assets - client relationships3,647
Goodwill17,660
Current liabilities(1,575)
Deferred revenue(151)
Long-term liabilities(596)
Total purchase price allocation$21,529

From the date of the acquisition through December 29, 2018, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis. No further adjustments will be made to the purchase price allocation.
The only definite-lived intangible asset relates to client relationships, which will be amortized over a weighted average life of 12 years.
The goodwill resulting from the transaction is primarily attributable to the potential growth of the Company’s DSA business from customers introduced through KWS BioTest and the assembled workforce of the acquired business. The goodwill attributable to KWS BioTest is not deductible for tax purposes.
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NaN significant integration costs were incurred in connection with the acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019. The Company incurred transaction and integration costs of $0.1 million and $0.6 million in connection with the acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018, respectively, which were included in Selling, general and administrative expenses, within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
Pro forma financial information as well as actual revenue and operating income have not been included because KWS BioTest’s financial results are not significant when compared to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
Other Acquisition
On August 28, 2019, the Company acquired an 80% ownership interest in a supplier that supports the Company’s DSA reportable segment. The remaining 20% interest is a redeemable non-controlling interest. See Note 10, “Equity and Noncontrolling Interests.” The preliminary purchase price was $23.4 million, net of a $4.0 million pre-existing relationship for a supply agreement settled upon acquisition, and subject to certain post-closing adjustments that may change the purchase price.acquisition. The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from the Company’s Credit Facility under the multi-currency revolving facility. The business is reported as part of the Company’s DSA reportable segment.
The preliminary purchase allocation of $23.1 million, net of $0.3 million of cash acquired was as follows:
 August 28, 2019
 (in thousands)
Trade receivables (contractual amount of $189)$189
Inventories7,644
Property, plant and equipment1,462
Goodwill12,528
Other long-term assets11,849
Current liabilities(300)
Deferred tax liabilities(1,331)
Other long-term liabilities(238)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest(8,740)
Total purchase price allocation$23,063

August 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Trade receivables$189 
Inventories7,644 
Property, plant and equipment1,462 
Goodwill12,669 
Other long-term assets11,849 
Current liabilities(441)
Deferred tax liabilities(1,331)
Other long-term liabilities(238)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest(8,740)
Total purchase price allocation$23,063 
The purchase price allocation is subject to change as additional information becomes available concerning the fair value and tax basis of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including certain contracts and obligations. Any additional adjustments to the purchase price allocation will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the date of acquisition. From the date of the acquisition through March 28, 2020, the Company recorded measurement-period adjustments related to the acquisition that resulted in an immaterial change to the purchase price allocation on a consolidated basis.
The Company incurred transaction andNaN significant integration costs in connectionwere incurred with the acquisition of $2.1 million and $3.2 million for the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019, respectively, which are primarily included in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the unaudited condensed statements of income.2020.
Pro forma financial information as well as the disclosure of actual results have not been included because these financial results are not significant when compared to the Company’s consolidated financial results.
3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when, or as, obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied, which occurs when control of the promised products or services is transferred to customers. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring products or services to a customer (“transaction price”).
To the extent the transaction price includes variable consideration, the Company estimates the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction price utilizing the amount to which the Company expects to be entitled. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in the Company’s judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. Estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of the Company’s anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available. Sales, value add, and other taxes collected on behalf of third parties are excluded from revenue.
When determining the transaction price of a contract, an adjustment is made if payment from a customer occurs either significantly before or significantly after performance, resulting in a significant financing component. Generally, the Company
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does not extend payment terms beyond one year. Applying the practical expedient, the Company does not assess whether a significant financing component exists if the period between when the Company performs its obligations under the contract and when the customer pays is one year or less. None of the Company’s contracts contained a significant financing component for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018.
Contracts with customers may contain multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on the estimated relative standalone selling prices of the promised products or services underlying each performance obligation. The Company determines standalone selling prices based on the price at which the performance obligation is sold separately. If the standalone selling price is not observable through past transactions, the Company estimates the standalone selling price taking into account available information such as market conditions and internally approved pricing guidelines related to the performance obligations.
Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. Contract modifications exist when the modification either creates new, or changes existing, enforceable rights and obligations. Generally, when contract modifications create new performance obligations, the modification is considered to be a separate contract and revenue is recognized prospectively. When contract modifications change existing performance obligations, the existing transaction price and measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative catch-up basis.
Product revenue is generally recognized when the customer obtains control of the Company’s product, which occurs at a point in time, and may be upon shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual shipping terms of a contract. Service revenue is generally recognized over time as the services are delivered to the customer based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. The selection of the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. Depending on which better depicts the transfer of value to the customer, the Company generally measures its progress using either cost-to-cost (input method) or right-to-invoice (output method). The Company uses the cost-to-cost measure of progress when it best depicts the transfer of value to the customer which occurs as the Company incurs costs on its contract, generally related to fixed fee service contracts. Under the cost-to-cost measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. The costs calculation includes variables such as labor hours, allocation of overhead costs, research model costs, and subcontractor costs. Revenue is recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. The right-to-invoice measure of progress is generally related to rate per unit contracts, as the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on discrete service or time-based increments, such as samples tested or labor hours incurred. Revenue is recorded in the amount invoiced since that amount corresponds directly to the value of the Company’s performance to date.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables disaggregate the Company’s revenue by major business line and timing of transfer of products or services:
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Major Products/Service Lines:
RMS$145,996  $137,172  
DSA438,683  354,197  
Manufacturing122,380  113,200  
Total revenue$707,059  $604,569  

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 Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019
September 29, 2018
September 28, 2019
September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Major Products/Service Lines:       
RMS$132,546
 $126,811
 $405,772
 $391,195
DSA420,079
 352,257
 1,179,793
 958,665
Manufacturing115,326
 106,227
 344,523
 314,706
Total revenue$667,951
 $585,295
 $1,930,088
 $1,664,566

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 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Timing of Revenue Recognition:       
RMS       
Services and products transferred over time$56,243
 $49,417
 $168,377
 $146,947
Services and products transferred at a point in time76,303
 77,394
 237,395
 244,248
DSA       
Services and products transferred over time419,445
 352,203
 1,178,874
 958,174
Services and products transferred at a point in time634
 54
 919
 491
Manufacturing       
Services and products transferred over time36,308
 31,420
 102,674
 92,978
Services and products transferred at a point in time79,018
 74,807
 241,849
 221,728
Total revenue$667,951
 $585,295
 $1,930,088
 $1,664,566

Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Timing of Revenue Recognition:
RMS
Services and products transferred over time$60,041  $54,813  
Services and products transferred at a point in time85,955  82,359  
DSA
Services and products transferred over time438,564  354,078  
Services and products transferred at a point in time119  119  
Manufacturing
Services and products transferred over time37,314  31,896  
Services and products transferred at a point in time85,066  81,304  
Total revenue$707,059  $604,569  
RMS
The RMS business generates revenue through the commercial production and sale of research models, research products, and the provision of services related to the maintenance and monitoring of research models and management of clients’ research operations. Revenue from the sale of research models and products is recognized at a point in time when the customer obtains control of the product, which may be upon shipment or upon delivery based on the shipping terms of a contract. Revenue generated from research models services is recognized over time and is typically based on a right-to-invoice measure of progress (output method) as invoiced amounts correspond directly to the value of the Company’s performance to date.
DSA
The Discovery and Safety Assessment business provides a full suite of integrated drug discovery services directed at the identification, screening and selection of a lead compound for drug development and offers a full range of safety assessment services including bioanalysis, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, toxicology and pathology. Discovery and Safety Assessment services revenue is generally recognized over time using the cost-to-cost or right to invoice measures of progress, primarily representing fixed fee service contracts and per unit service contracts, respectively.
Manufacturing
The Manufacturing business includes Microbial Solutions, which provides in vitro vitro(non-animal) lot-release testing products, microbial detection products, and species identification services; Biologics Testing Services (Biologics), which performs specialized testing of biologics; and Avian Vaccine Services (Avian), which supplies specific-pathogen-free chicken eggs and chickens. Species identification service revenue is generally recognized at a point in time as identifications are completed by the Company. Biologics service revenue is generally recognized over time using the cost-to-cost measure of progress. Microbial Solutions and Avian product sales are generally recognized at a point in time when the customer obtains control of the product, which may be upon shipment or upon delivery based on the contractual shipping terms of a contract.
Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations
The Company discloses the aggregate amount of transaction price that is allocated to performance obligations that have not yet been satisfied as of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020. Excluded from the disclosure is the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which revenue is recognized at the amount to which the Company has the right to invoice for services performed. The Company has assessed future performance obligations with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic uncertainties and believes there is an insignificant impact on the ability to meet future performance obligations and the amount of revenue to be recognized.
TheThe following table includesincludes estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially satisfied) as of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019:2020:
Revenue Expected to be Recognized in Future Periods
Less than 1 Year1 to 3 Years4 to 5 YearsBeyond 5 YearsTotal
(in thousands)
DSA$195,192  $92,180  $4,861  $639  $292,872  
Manufacturing10,241  8,825  32  21  19,119  
Total$205,433  $101,005  $4,893  $660  $311,991  
 Revenue Expected to be Recognized in Future Periods
 Less than 1 Year 1 to 3 Years 4 to 5 Years Beyond 5 Years Total
 (in thousands)
DSA$163,868
 $111,890
 $6,641
 $409
 $282,808
Manufacturing10,165
 12,997
 20
 8
 23,190
Total$174,033
 $124,887
 $6,661
 $417
 $305,998
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Contract Balances from Contracts with Customers
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed receivables (client receivables), contract assets (unbilled revenue), and contract liabilities (current and non-currentlong-term deferred revenue),revenue and customer depositscontract deposits) on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s payment terms are generally 30 days in the United States and consistent with prevailing practice in international markets. A contract asset is recorded when a right to consideration in exchange for goods or services transferred to a customer is conditioned other than the passage of time. Client receivables are recorded separately from contract assets since only the passage of time is required before consideration is due. A contract liability is recorded when consideration is received, or such consideration is unconditionally due, from a customer prior to transferring goods or services to the customer under the terms of a contract. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue after control of the products or services is transferred to the customer and all revenue recognition criteria have been met. The following table provides information about client receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers:
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Balances from contracts with customers:   
Client receivables$394,135
 $370,131
Contract assets (unbilled revenue)134,169
 105,216
Contract liabilities (current and long-term deferred revenue)191,443
 179,559
Contract liabilities (customer contract deposits)36,006
 38,245

March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Balances from contracts with customers:
Client receivables$415,359  $395,740  
Contract assets (unbilled revenue)131,660  121,957  
Contract liabilities (current and long-term deferred revenue)194,907  192,788  
Contract liabilities (customer contract deposits)37,319  33,080  
When the Company does not have the unconditional right to advanced billings, both advanced client payments and unpaid advanced client billings are excluded from deferred revenue, with the advanced billings also being excluded from client receivables. As of September 28, 2019, theThe Company excluded approximately $21 $19 million and $27 million of unpaidunpaid advanced client billings from both client receivables and deferred revenue in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 28, 2020 and approximately $36 million of advancedDecember 28, 2019, respectively. Advanced client payments of approximately $37 million and $33 million have been presented as customer contract deposits within other current liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.sheets as of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
Other changes in the contract asset and the contract liability balances during the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 were as follows:
(i) Changes due to business combinations:
See Note 2. “Business Acquisitions”Combinations” for client receivables, contract assets, and contract liabilities that were acquired as part of the CitoxlabHemaCare acquisition on April 29, 2019.January 3, 2020.
(ii) Cumulative catch-up adjustments to revenue that affect the corresponding contract asset or contract liability, including adjustments arising from a change in the measure of progress, a change in an estimate of the transaction price (including any changes in the assessment of whether an estimate of variable consideration is constrained), or a contract modification:
During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, an immaterial cumulative catch-up adjustment to revenue was recorded.
(iii) A change in the time frame for a right to consideration to become unconditional (that is, for a contract asset to be recorded as a client receivable):
Approximately 85%Approximately 60% of unbilledunbilled revenue as of December 29, 201828, 2019 was billed during the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020.
(iv) A change in the time frame for a performance obligation to be satisfied (that is, for the recognition of revenue arising from a contract liability):
Approximately 80%Approximately 60% of contractcontract liabilities as of December 29, 201828, 2019 were recognized as revenue during the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020.
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4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company’s 3 reportable segments are Research ModelsRMS, DSA, and Services (RMS), Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA), and Manufacturing Support (Manufacturing).
Manufacturing. The following table presents revenue and other financial information by reportable segment:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
RMS       
Revenue$132,546
 $126,811
 $405,772
 $391,195
Operating income34,385
 32,121
 103,729
 104,893
Depreciation and amortization4,895
 4,811
 14,198
 14,565
Capital expenditures5,818
 8,166
 14,979
 18,105
DSA       
Revenue$420,079
 $352,257
 $1,179,793
 $958,665
Operating income64,995
 62,909
 175,214
 160,391
Depreciation and amortization39,898
 31,433
 111,231
 83,262
Capital expenditures21,141
 10,800
 45,130
 34,496
Manufacturing       
Revenue$115,326
 $106,227
 $344,523
 $314,706
Operating income39,253
 33,266
 103,893
 95,904
Depreciation and amortization5,990
 5,709
 17,577
 17,313
Capital expenditures6,421
 2,709
 14,299
 12,731

Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
RMS  
Revenue$145,996  $137,172  
Operating income27,373  37,832  
Depreciation and amortization8,752  4,322  
Capital expenditures5,412  4,112  
DSA
Revenue$438,683  $354,197  
Operating income72,283  46,705  
Depreciation and amortization41,330  33,784  
Capital expenditures14,729  8,848  
Manufacturing
Revenue$122,380  $113,200  
Operating income41,112  31,499  
Depreciation and amortization6,366  5,805  
Capital expenditures5,161  3,606  
Reconciliations of segment operating income, depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures to the respective consolidated amounts are as follows:
Operating IncomeDepreciation and AmortizationCapital Expenditures
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019March 28, 2020March 30, 2019March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended:
Total reportable segments$140,768  $116,036  $56,448  $43,911  $25,302  $16,566  
Unallocated corporate(46,487) (46,244) 812  1,447  419  165  
Total consolidated$94,281  $69,792  $57,260  $45,358  $25,721  $16,731  
 Operating Income Depreciation and Amortization Capital Expenditures
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended:           
Total reportable segments$138,633
 $128,296
 $50,783
 $41,953
 $33,380
 $21,675
Unallocated corporate(45,831) (43,934) 975
 1,639
 1,783
 764
Total consolidated$92,802
 $84,362
 $51,758
 $43,592
 $35,163
 $22,439
            
Nine Months Ended:           
Total reportable segments$382,836
 $361,188
 $143,006
 $115,140
 $74,408
 $65,332
Unallocated corporate(140,474) (132,287) 3,256
 5,058
 2,267
 6,046
Total consolidated$242,362
 $228,901
 $146,262
 $120,198
 $76,675
 $71,378


Revenue for each significant product or service offering is as follows:

 Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
RMS$145,996  $137,172  
DSA438,683  354,197  
Manufacturing122,380  113,200  
Total revenue$707,059  $604,569  
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Revenue for each significant product or service offering is as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
RMS$132,546
 $126,811
 $405,772
 $391,195
DSA420,079
 352,257
 1,179,793
 958,665
Manufacturing115,326
 106,227
 344,523
 314,706
Total revenue$667,951
 $585,295
 $1,930,088
 $1,664,566

A summary of unallocated corporate expense consists of the following:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Stock-based compensation$8,752
 $7,910
 $27,744
 $24,517
Compensation, benefits, and other employee-related expenses18,770
 20,464
 54,561
 56,375
External consulting and other service expenses4,156
 4,767
 12,060
 12,711
Information technology3,534
 3,070
 10,811
 8,723
Depreciation975
 1,639
 3,256
 5,058
Acquisition and integration5,679
 1,122
 23,621
 15,678
Other general unallocated corporate3,965
 4,962
 8,421
 9,225
Total unallocated corporate expense$45,831
 $43,934
 $140,474
 $132,287

Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Stock-based compensation$6,704  $8,274  
Compensation, benefits, and other employee-related expenses21,980  22,038  
External consulting and other service expenses2,469  3,810  
Information technology3,716  2,723  
Depreciation812  1,447  
Acquisition and integration6,983  5,472  
Other general unallocated corporate3,823  2,480  
Total unallocated corporate expense$46,487  $46,244  
Other general unallocated corporate expense consists of costs associated with departments such as senior executives, corporate accounting, legal, tax, human resources, treasury, and investor relations.
Revenue by geographic area is as follows:
 U.S. Europe Canada Asia Pacific Other Consolidated
 (in thousands)
Three Months Ended:           
September 28, 2019$373,094
 $184,685
 $71,984
 $36,698
 $1,490
 $667,951
September 29, 2018336,811
 159,473
 53,665
 34,062
 1,284
 585,295
Nine Months Ended:           
September 28, 2019$1,091,194
 $533,820
 $194,865
 $106,090
 $4,119
 $1,930,088
September 29, 2018919,807
 481,955
 153,802
 104,817
 4,185
 1,664,566

U.S.EuropeCanadaAsia PacificOtherConsolidated
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended:
March 28, 2020$406,712  $190,262  $76,633  $31,829  $1,623  $707,059  
March 30, 2019350,176  166,365  53,979  33,179  870  604,569  
Included in the Asia Pacific category above are operations located in China, Japan, Korea, Australia, Singapore, and India. Included in the Other category above are operations located in Brazil and Israel. Revenue represents sales originating in entities physically located in the identified geographic area.
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5. SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
The composition of trade receivables, net is as follows:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Client receivables$415,359  $395,740  
Unbilled revenue131,660  121,957  
Total547,019  517,697  
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts(4,629) (3,664) 
Trade receivables, net$542,390  $514,033  
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Client receivables$394,135
 $370,131
Unbilled revenue134,169
 105,216
Total528,304
 475,347
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts(4,230) (3,099)
Trade receivables, net$524,074
 $472,248

The composition of inventories is as follows:
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Raw materials and supplies$23,670
 $22,378
Work in process36,851
 21,732
Finished products95,005
 83,782
Inventories$155,526
 $127,892

The composition of other current assets is as follows:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Raw materials and supplies$24,708  $24,613  
Work in process30,418  35,852  
Finished products107,812  100,195  
Inventories$162,938  $160,660  
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Prepaid income tax$75,019
 $47,157
Investments855
 885
Restricted cash534
 465
Other366
 300
Other current assets$76,774
 $48,807
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The composition of other assets is as follows:
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Venture capital investments$100,553
 $87,545
Other investments13,045
 1,046
Life insurance policies35,861
 32,340
Restricted cash1,427
 1,411
Other42,288
 21,417
Other assets$193,174
 $143,759

The composition of other current liabilities is as follows:
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Current portion of operating lease right-of-use liabilities$20,032
 $
Accrued income taxes44,121
 24,120
Customer contract deposits36,006
 38,245
Other14,243
 8,915
Other current liabilities$114,402
 $71,280


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The composition of other current assets is as follows:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Prepaid income tax$60,016  $54,358  
Short-term investments934  941  
Restricted cash444  431  
Other300  300  
Other current assets$61,694  $56,030  

The composition of other assets is as follows:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Venture capital investments$98,405  $108,983  
Other investments18,659  13,996  
Life insurance policies31,617  38,207  
Other long-term income tax assets20,534  20,570  
Restricted cash1,576  1,601  
Other26,288  29,258  
Other assets$197,079  $212,615  
The composition of other current liabilities is as follows:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Current portion of operating lease right-of-use liabilities$22,469  $20,357  
Accrued income taxes25,706  26,066  
Customer contract deposits37,319  33,080  
Other23,426  11,095  
Other current liabilities$108,920  $90,598  
The composition of other long-term liabilities is as follows:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
U.S. Transition Tax$50,057  $52,066  
Long-term pension liability, accrued executive supplemental life insurance retirement plan and deferred compensation plan78,272  80,833  
Long-term deferred revenue16,078  20,983  
Other29,517  29,051  
Other long-term liabilities$173,924  $182,933  
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
U.S. Transition Tax$52,066
 $52,064
Long-term pension liability29,028
 24,671
Accrued executive supplemental life insurance retirement plan37,328
 36,086
Long-term deferred revenue25,348
 34,420
Other27,473
 31,880
Other long-term liabilities$171,243
 $179,121

6. VENTURE CAPITAL AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
The Company invests in several venture capital funds that invest in start-up companies, primarily in the life sciences industry. The Company’s ownership interest in these funds ranges from less than 1% to 12.0%. The Company accounts for the investments in limited partnerships (LPs), which are variable interest entities, under the equity method of accounting. For publicly-held investments in the LPs, the Company adjusts for changes in fair market value based on reported share holdings at the end of each fiscal quarter. The Company is not the primary beneficiary because it has no power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the LPs’ economic performance. The Company accounts for the investments in limited liability companies, which are not variable interest entities, under the equity method of accounting.
Venture capital investments were $100.6$98.4 million and $87.5$109.0 million as of SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and December 29, 2018,28, 2019, respectively.The Company’s total commitment to the venture capital funds as of SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was $128.1$128.4 million, of which the Company funded $77.4$82.9 million through that date. The Company received dividends totaling $0.2$0.9 million and $5.6$0.8 million for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and September 29, 2018, respectively. The Company received dividends totaling $1.8 million and $14.1 million for the nine months ended September 28,March 30, 2019, and September 29, 2018, respectively. The Company recognized losses of $0.6$12.2 million and gains of $5.4$10.6 million related to the venture capital investments for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and September 29, 2018, respectively. The Company recognized gains of $5.7 million and $22.8 million related to the venture capital investments for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018, respectively. Gains and losses are recorded in Other income, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
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The Company also invests, with minority positions, directly in equity of predominantly privately-held companies. These investments are reported at fair value or under the equity method of accounting, as appropriate. Equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values are generally recorded at cost, plus or minus certain adjustments. Other investments were $13.0$18.7 million and $1.0$14.0 million as of SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and December 29, 2018,28, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized an insignificant amount of gains and losses related to these investments for the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and September 29, 2018. Gains and losses from other investments are recorded in Other income, net in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of income.March 30, 2019.
7. FAIR VALUE
The Company has certain assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, which have been classified as Level 1, 2, or 3 within the fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 - Fair values are determined utilizing prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access,
Level 2 - Fair values are determined by utilizing quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in active markets or other market observable inputs such as interest rates, yield curves, and foreign currency spot rates,
Level 3 - Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
The fair value hierarchy level is determined by asset and class based on the lowest level of significant input. The observability of inputs may change for certain assets or liabilities. This condition could cause an asset or liability to be reclassified between levels. The Company recognizes transfers between levels within the fair value hierarchy, if any, at the end of each quarter. During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, there were no transfers between levels.
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Valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value are as follows:
Cash equivalents - Valued at market prices determined through third-party pricing services;
Mutual funds - Valued at the unadjusted quoted net asset value of shares held by the Company;
Foreign currency forward contracts - Valued using market observable inputs, such as forward foreign exchange points and foreign exchanges rates;
Life insurance policies - Valued at cash surrender value based on the fair value of underlying investments;
Debt instruments - The book value of the Company’s term and revolving loans, which are variable rate loans carried at amortized cost, approximates the fair value based on current market pricing of similar debt. The book value of the Company’s 5.5% Senior Notes (Senior Notes) due in 2026 and the 4.25% Senior Notes due in 2028 (Senior Notes), which are fixed rate debt, are carried at amortized cost. Fair value of the Senior Notes is based on quoted market prices and on borrowing rates available to the Company; and
Contingent consideration - Valued based on a probability weighting of the future cash flows associated with the potential outcomes.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:
September 28, 2019 March 28, 2020
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Cash equivalents$
 $436
 $
 $436
Cash equivalents$—  $186,599  $—  $186,599  
Other assets:       Other assets:
Foreign currency forward contract
 778
 
 778
Life insurance policies
 28,207
 
 28,207
Life insurance policies—  23,834  —  23,834  
Total assets measured at fair value$
 $29,421
 $
 $29,421
Total assets measured at fair value$—  $210,433  $—  $210,433  
       
Other current liabilities measured at fair value:       Other current liabilities measured at fair value:
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $692
 $692
Contingent consideration$—  $—  $2,563  $2,563  
Total liabilities measured at fair valueTotal liabilities measured at fair value$—  $—  $2,563  $2,563  
 December 29, 2018
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (in thousands)
Cash equivalents$
 $45,982
 $
 $45,982
Other assets:       
Life insurance policies
 24,541
 
 24,541
Total assets measured at fair value$
 $70,523
 $
 $70,523
        
Other current liabilities:       
Contingent consideration$
 $
 $3,033
 $3,033
Foreign currency forward contract
 1,319
 
 1,319
Total liabilities measured at fair value$
 $1,319
 $3,033
 $4,352

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 December 28, 2019
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
(in thousands)
Cash equivalents$—  $55,278  $—  $55,278  
Other assets:
Life insurance policies—  30,454  —  30,454  
Total assets measured at fair value$—  $85,732  $—  $85,732  
Other current liabilities measured at fair value:
Contingent consideration$—  $—  $712  $712  
Foreign currency forward contract—  876  —  876  
Total liabilities measured at fair value$—  $876  $712  $1,588  
Contingent Consideration
The following table provides a rollforward of the contingent consideration related to previous business acquisitions. See Note 2, “Business Acquisitions.Combinations.
 Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Beginning balance$3,033
 $298
Additions2,869
 3,315
Payments(5,252) 
Foreign currency translation42
 (213)
Ending balance$692
 $3,400

Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Beginning balance$712  $3,033  
Additions2,131  2,000  
Payments(218) (2,610) 
Foreign currency(62) 74  
Ending balance$2,563  $2,497  
The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s contingent consideration are the probabilities of successful achievement of certain financial targets and a discount rate. Increases or decreases in any of the probabilities of success would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively. Increases or decreases in the discount rate would result in a lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively.
Debt Instruments
The book value of the Company’s term and revolving loans, which are variable rate loans carried at amortized cost, approximates the fair value based on current market pricing of similar debt. As the fair value is based on significant other observable inputs, including current interest and foreign currency exchange rates, it is deemed to be Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
As of both September 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018, theThe book value of the Company’s 2026 and 2028 Senior Notes which is a fixed rate obligation carried at amortized cost, was $500.0 million. The fair value of the Company’s Senior Notes as of September 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018 was $530.0 million and $495.0 million, respectively.cost. Fair value is based on quoted market prices as well as borrowing rates available to the Company. As the fair value is based on significant other observable outputs, it is deemed to be Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The book value and fair value of the Company’s 2026 and 2028 Senior Notes is summarized below:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
Book ValueFair ValueBook ValueFair Value
2026 Senior Notes$500,000  $508,050  $500,000  $537,500  
2028 Senior Notes500,000  475,000  500,000  510,000  

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8. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The following table provides a rollforward of the Company’s goodwill:
   Adjustments to Goodwill  
 December 29, 2018 Acquisitions Foreign Exchange September 28, 2019
 (in thousands)
RMS$56,968
 $
 $(761) $56,207
DSA1,051,470
 293,116
 (13,660) 1,330,926
Manufacturing138,695
 
 (4,209) 134,486
Goodwill$1,247,133
 $293,116
 $(18,630) $1,521,619

 Adjustments to Goodwill 
December 28, 2019AcquisitionsForeign ExchangeMarch 28, 2020
(in thousands)
RMS$56,586  $209,104  $(219) $265,471  
DSA  1,345,223  (550) (13,865) 1,330,808  
Manufacturing138,756  —  (3,198) 135,558  
Goodwill$1,540,565  $208,554  $(17,282) $1,731,837  
The increase in goodwill during the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 related primarily to the acquisition of CitoxlabHemaCare in the DSARMS reportable segment, andwhich was partially offset by the impact of foreign exchange.
Intangible Assets, Net
The following table displays intangible assets, net by major class:
 March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
GrossAccumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNet
(in thousands)
Backlog$28,558  $(27,133) $1,425  $28,865  $(26,895) $1,970  
Technology123,647  (62,307) 61,340  122,106  (57,737) 64,369  
Trademarks and trade names15,504  (4,983) 10,521  8,430  (4,901) 3,529  
Other19,874  (12,813) 7,061  18,279  (12,307) 5,972  
Other intangible assets187,583  (107,236) 80,347  177,680  (101,840) 75,840  
Client relationships1,085,540  (333,024) 752,516  934,668  (321,095) 613,573  
Intangible assets$1,273,123  $(440,260) $832,863  $1,112,348  $(422,935) $689,413  
The increase in intangible assets, net during the three months ended March 28, 2020 related primarily to the acquisition of HemaCare.
9. LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Long-term debt, net and finance leases consists of the following:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Term loans$184,375  $193,750  
Revolving facility1,168,096  676,134  
2026 Senior Notes500,000  500,000  
2028 Senior Notes500,000  500,000  
Other debt10,227  5,781  
Finance leases (Note 16)28,808  30,527  
Total debt and finance leases2,391,506  1,906,192  
Less:
Current portion of long-term debt44,738  35,548  
Current portion of finance leases (Note 16)2,929  2,997  
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases47,667  38,545  
Long-term debt and finance leases2,343,839  1,867,647  
Debt discount and debt issuance costs(17,069) (17,981) 
Long-term debt, net and finance leases$2,326,770  $1,849,666  
As of March 28, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s debt was 3.03% and 3.46%, respectively.
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Intangible Assets, Net
The following table displays intangible assets, net by major class:
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net
 (in thousands)
Backlog$28,716
 $(23,969) $4,747
 $20,900
 $(18,691) $2,209
Technology119,180
 (52,291) 66,889
 101,506
 (41,870) 59,636
Trademarks and trade names8,108
 (4,724) 3,384
 8,331
 (4,640) 3,691
Other17,850
 (11,613) 6,237
 17,448
 (10,041) 7,407
Other intangible assets173,854
 (92,597) 81,257
 148,185
 (75,242) 72,943
Client relationships919,738
 (298,870) 620,868
 791,725
 (253,780) 537,945
Intangible assets$1,093,592
 $(391,467) $702,125
 $939,910
 $(329,022) $610,888

The increase in intangible assets, net during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 related primarily to the acquisition of Citoxlab.
9. LONG-TERM DEBT AND FINANCE LEASE OBLIGATIONS
Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations
Long-term debt, net and finance leases consists of the following:
 September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Term loans$703,125
 $731,250
Revolving facility691,459
 397,452
2026 Senior Notes500,000
 500,000
Other debt5,692
 26,286
Finance leases (Note 16)29,712
 29,240
Total debt and finance leases1,929,988
 1,684,228
Less:   
Current portion of long-term debt30,609
 28,228
Current portion of finance leases (Note 16)3,002
 3,188
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases33,611
 31,416
Long-term debt and finance leases1,896,377
 1,652,812
Debt discount and debt issuance costs(13,784) (16,214)
Long-term debt, net and finance leases$1,882,593
 $1,636,598

As of September 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018, the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s debt was 3.33% and 4.24%, respectively.
Term Loans and Revolving Facility
On March 26, 2018, theThe Company amended and restated its $1.65 billion credit facility creatinghas a $2.3$2.8 billion credit facility (Credit Facility). The amendment extended the maturity date and provided for, consisting of a $750.0$750 million term loan and a $1.55$2.05 billion multi-currency revolving facility. The amendment was accounted for as a debt modification. In connection with the transaction, the Company capitalized approximately $6.2 million within Long-term debt, net and finance leases in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and expensed approximately $1.0 million of debt issuance costs recorded within Interest expense in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income for the year ended 2018. On September 25, 2019 the Company amended and restated the Credit Facility for certain administrative matters.
The term loan facility matures in 19 quarterly installments with the last installment due March 26, 2023. The revolving facility matures on March 26, 2023, and requires no scheduled payment before that date.
On October 23, 2019, the Company prepaid $500.0 million of the term loan with proceeds from a $500.0 million unregistered private offering (see 2028 Senior Notes Offering below). Additionally, on November 4, 2019, the Company amended and
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restated the Credit Facility to increase the multi-currencyThe revolving facility by $500.0 million, from $1.55 billion to $2.05 billion. The amount outstanding under the multi-currency revolving facility has not significantly changed since September 28, 2019. matures on March 26, 2023, and requires no scheduled payment before that date.
Under specified circumstances, the Company has the ability to increase the term loan and/or revolving facility by up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate.
The interest rates applicable to the term loan and revolving facility under the Credit Facility are, at the Company’s option, equal to either the base rate (which is the higher of (1) the prime rate, (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or (3) the one-month adjusted LIBOR rate plus 1.0%) or the adjusted LIBOR rate, plus an interest rate margin based upon the Company’s leverage ratio.
The Credit Facility includes certain customary representations and warranties, events of default, notices of material adverse changes to the Company’s business and negative and affirmative covenants. These covenants include (1) maintenance of a ratio of consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) less capital expenditures to consolidated cash interest expense, for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters, of no less than 3.50 to 1.0 as well as (2) maintenance of a ratio of consolidated indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters, of no more than 4.00 to 1.0. As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the Company was compliant with all covenants.
The obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company.
During the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, the Company had multiple U.S. dollar denominated loans borrowed by a non-U.S. Euro functional currency entity under the Company’s Credit Facility, which ranged from $300 million to $350$400 million. This resulted in foreign currency losses recognized in Other income, net of $12.1$4.2 million and $6.4 million during the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and $14.9 million duringrespectively, related to the nine months ended September 28, 2019.remeasurement of the underlying debt. The Company entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to limit its foreign currency exposures related to these borrowings.borrowings and recognized gains of $6.1 million and $8.9 million during the three months ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively, within Interest expense. As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the Company did not have any outstanding borrowings in a currency different than its respective functional currency. See Note 14, “Foreign Currency Contracts”, for further discussion.
Base Indenture for Senior Notes Offerings
On April 3, 2018, theThe Company entered intohas an indenture (Base Indenture) with MUFG Union Bank, N.A., (Trustee). The purpose of the Indenture was to allow the Company the ability to issue senior notes. The Company has entered into two supplemental indentures in connection with two unregistered offerings, which arethe senior notes described below.
The Indenture contains certain covenants including, but not limited to, limitations and restrictions on the ability of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries to (i) create certain liens, (ii) enter into any Sale and Leaseback Transaction (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to any property, and (iii) merge, consolidate, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their assets. These covenants are subject to a number of conditions, qualifications, exceptions and limitations. Any event of default, as defined, could result in the acceleration of the repayment of the obligations.
2026 Senior Notes Offering
On April 3,In fiscal year 2018, the Company entered into the first supplemental indenture (First Supplemental Indenture) with the Trustee in connection with an offering of $500.0$500 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.5% Senior Notes (2026 Senior Notes), due in 2026, in an unregistered offering. Under the terms of the First Supplemental Indenture, interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1, beginning on October 1, 2018. The 2026 Senior Notes are guaranteed fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries. In connection with the transaction, the Company incurred $7.4 million of debt issuance costs within Long-term debt, net and finance leases in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company may redeem all or part of the 2026 Senior Notes at any time prior to April 1, 2021, at its option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such Senior Notes plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the First Supplemental Indenture). The Company may also redeem up to 40% of the Senior Notes with the proceeds of certain equity offerings completed before April 1, 2021, at a redemption price equal to 105.5% of the principal amount of such 2026 Senior Notes. On or after April 1, 2021, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem all or a part of the 2026 Senior Notes, at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture based on the applicable date of redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Indenture), the Company will be required to offer to repurchase the 2026 Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such 2026 Senior Notes. Any redemption of the 2026 Senior Notes would also require settlement of accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but excluding the redemption date.
Net proceeds from the 2026 Senior Notes of $493.8 million were used to partially repay the outstanding revolving credit facility on April 3, 2018 as well as fund the acquisition of MPI Research.
2028 Senior Notes Offering
On October 23,In fiscal year 2019, the Company entered into a second supplemental indenture (Second Supplemental Indenture) with the Trustee in connection with the offering of $500.0$500 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.25% Senior Notes
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(2028 (2028 Senior Notes), due in 2028, in an unregistered offering. Under the terms of the Second Supplemental Indenture, interest on the 2028 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, beginning on May 1, 2020. The 2028 Senior Notes are guaranteed fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries. In connection with the transaction, the Company incurred approximately $6 million of debt issuance costs, which were capitalized upon the 2028 Senior Notes issuance on October 23, 2019.
The Company may redeem all or part of the 2028 Senior Notes at any time prior to May 1, 2023, at its option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of such 2028 Senior Notes plus the Applicable Premium (as defined in the Indenture). The Company may also redeem up to 40% of the 2028 Senior Notes with the proceeds of certain equity offerings completed before May 1, 2023, at a redemption price equal to 104.25% of the principal amount of such 2028 Senior Notes. On or after May 1, 2023, the Company may on any one or more occasions redeem all or a part of the 2028 Senior Notes, at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture based on the applicable date of redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Indenture), the Company will be required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such Senior Notes. Any redemption of the Senior Notes would also require settlement of accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but excluding the redemption date.
Net proceeds from the 2028 Senior Notes of approximately $494 million and available cash were used to prepay a portion of the term loan on October 23, 2019.
Commitment Letter
On February 12, 2018, the Company secured an $830 million commitment under a 364-day senior unsecured bridge loan facility (the Bridge Facility) for the purpose of financing the acquisition of MPI Research. The Bridge Facility was terminated as of April 3, 2018 upon the successful acquisition of MPI Research. Debt issuance costs of $1.8 million, which were capitalized upon the execution of the Bridge Facility, were expensed upon termination of the agreement on April 3, 2018. In addition, the Company incurred and expensed $2.0 million of fees pertaining to a temporary backstop facility related to the negotiation of the Credit Facility during the three months ended March 31, 2018. These costs were included in Interest expense in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
Letters of Credit
As of SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and December 29, 2018,28, 2019, the Company had $6.7$8.3 million and $6.5$7.5 million, respectively, in outstanding letters of credit.
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10. EQUITY AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Earnings Per Share
The following table reconciles the numerator and denominator in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Numerator:       
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes$73,552
 $60,902
 $173,549
 $167,020
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 1,506
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests742
 534
 1,878
 1,818
Net income attributable to common shareholders$72,810
 $60,368
 $171,671
 $166,708
        
Denominator:       
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Basic48,818
 48,310
 48,682
 48,098
Effect of dilutive securities:       
Stock options, restricted stock units, performance share units and restricted stock897
 1,016
 945
 1,020
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Diluted49,715
 49,326
 49,627
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Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Numerator:  
Net income$50,837  $55,688  
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests68  555  
Net income attributable to common shareholders$50,769  $55,133  
Denominator:      
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Basic49,189  48,458  
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units777  1,004  
Weighted-average shares outstanding - Diluted49,966  49,462  
Options to purchase 0.4 million and 0.5 million shares for each of the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and September 29, 2018, respectively,March 30, 2019, as well as a non-significantan insignificant number of restricted shares, restricted stock units (RSUs), and performance share units (PSUs), were not included in computing diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 0.4 million and 0.5 million shares for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018, respectively, as well as a non-significant number of restricted shares, RSUs and PSUs, were not included in computing diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Basic weighted-average shares outstanding for both the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and September 29, 2018March 30, 2019 excluded the impact of 0.6 million and 1.0 million shares of non-vested restricted stockRSUs and RSUs.PSUs, respectively.
Treasury Shares
During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, the Company did 0t repurchase any shares under its authorized stock repurchase program. As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the Company had $129.1 million remaining on the authorized stock repurchase program.
The Company’s stock-based compensation plans permit the netting of common stock upon vesting of RSUs and PSUs in order to satisfy individual statutory tax withholding requirements. During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, the Company acquired 0.1 million shares for $18.0$23.7 million and 0.1 million shares for $13.8$17.8 million, respectively, from such netting.netting.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes to each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes, are as follows:
 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
and Other
 Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans Total
 (in thousands)
December 29, 2018$(102,199) $(70,504) $(172,703)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(8,261) 
 (8,261)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
 1,113
 1,113
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(8,261) 1,113
 (7,148)
Income tax expense (benefit)(1,615) 234
 (1,381)
September 28, 2019$(108,845) $(69,625) $(178,470)

Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
and Other
Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit PlansTotal
(in thousands)
December 28, 2019$(87,578) $(90,441) $(178,019) 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(44,311) —  (44,311) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss—  1,374  1,374  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(44,311) 1,374  (42,937) 
Income tax expense (benefit)(2,330) 291  (2,039) 
March 28, 2020$(129,559) $(89,358) $(218,917) 
Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
The Company has an investment in an entity whose financial results are consolidated in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, as it has the ability to exercise control over this entity. The interest of the noncontrolling party in this entity has been recorded as noncontrolling interest.interest within Equity in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The activity within the nonredeemable noncontrolling interest was immaterial during the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and September 29, 2018.respectively.
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
On June 13, 2019, theThe Company purchased an additional 5%has a 92% equity interest in Vital River for $7.9 million, resulting in total ownership of 92%.with an 8% redeemable noncontrolling interest. The Company recorded a $0.8 million gain in equity equal to the excess fair value of the 5% equity interest over the purchase price. Concurrent with the transaction, the pre-existing agreement was further amended to provide the Company withhas the right to purchase, and the noncontrolling interest holders with the right to sell, the remaining 8% equity interest (redeemable noncontrolling interest) at a contractually defined redemption value, subject to a redemption floor, which represents a derivative embedded within the equity instrument. These rights are exercisable beginning in 2022 and are accelerated in certain events. The Company recorded a charge of $2.2 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income, equal to the excess fair value of the hybrid instrument (equity interest with embedded derivative) over the fair value of the 8% equity interest. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is measured at the greater of the amount that would be paid if settlement occurred as of the balance sheet date based on the contractually defined redemption value ($14.5($14.7 million as of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019)2020) and the carrying amount adjusted for net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest. As the noncontrolling interest holders have the ability to require the Company to purchase the remaining 8% interest, the noncontrolling interest is classified in the mezzanine section of the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, which is presented above the equity section and below liabilities. The agreement does not limit the amount that the Company could be required to pay to purchase the remaining 8% equity interest.
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interest is not limited.
As part of the Citoxlab acquisition on April 29,in 2019, the Company acquired an approximate 90% equity interest in a less than wholly owned subsidiary that is fully consolidated under the voting interest model. The Company acquired a 90% equity interest,model, which includes aincluded an approximate 10% redeemable noncontrolling interest. TheIn February 2020, the Company purchased the remaining approximate 10% noncontrolling interest holders have the ability to require the Company to purchase the remaining 10% interest at certain dates in the future between 2021 through 2023. The noncontrolling interest is classified in the mezzanine section of the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and isfor approximately $4 million asand assumption of September 28, 2019.a contingent consideration liability of approximately $2 million payable to the former shareholders. See Note 7. “Fair Value”.
On August 28,In 2019, the Company acquired an 80% equity interest in a supplier that is fully consolidated, which includedincludes a 20% redeemable noncontrolling interest. The contract provides the Company has the right to purchase, and the noncontrolling interest holders with the right to sell, the remaining 20% equity interest at its appraised value. These rights are exercisable beginning in 2022. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is measured at the greater of the amount that would be paid if settlement occurred as of the balance sheet date based on the appraised value and the carrying amount adjusted for net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest or a pre-determinedpredetermined floor value. As the noncontrolling interest holders have the ability to require the Company to purchase the remaining 20% interest, the noncontrolling interest is classified in the mezzanine section of the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, which is presented above the equity section and below liabilities. The agreement does not limit the amount that the Company could be required to pay to purchase the remaining 20% equity interest.interest is not limited.
The following table provides a rollforward of the activity related to the Company’s redeemable noncontrolling interests:
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Beginning balance$28,647  $18,525  
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest(3,732) —  
Adjustment to Vital River redemption value—  1,451  
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests(332) 85  
Foreign currency translation(544) 458  
Ending balance$24,039  $20,519  
 Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Beginning balance$18,525
 $16,609
Adjustment to Vital River redemption value1,451
 1,111
Purchase of Vital River 5% equity interest(8,745) 
Change in fair value of Vital River 8% equity interest, included in additional-paid-in-capital2,708
 
Modification of Vital River 8% purchase option2,196
 
Acquisition of a 10% non-controlling interest through acquiring Citoxlab4,035
 
Acquisition of a 20% non-controlling interest through acquiring a supplier8,740
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests249
 543
Foreign currency translation(814) (932)
Ending balance$28,345
 $17,331

11. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s effective tax rates for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 were 8.3% and September 29, 2018 were (0.4)% and 16.9%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and September 29, 2018 were 12.6% and 19.2%16.0%, respectively. For the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the change in the effective tax rates from the prior year periods weredecrease was primarily attributable to recognizing a $20.4 million deferredan increased tax assetbenefit from stock-based compensation deductions compared to the corresponding period in the three months ended September 28, 2019 for net operating losses expected to be utilized in the future due to changes in the Company’s international financing structure.2019.
For the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $5.8by $0.6 million to $19.0$19.1 million, primarily due to the lapse of statutes of limitations,tax authority settlements and favorable foreign exchange, offset by an additional quarterquarter of Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development Credit reserves. For the three months ended September 28, 2019, theThe amount of unrecognized income tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate decreased by $6.1$0.7 millionto $16.6$16.3 million, for the same reasons discussedlisted above. The accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits was $2.2$2.3 million at SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020. The Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by up to $1.6$3.0 million over the next twelve-month period, primarily due to the outcome of pending tax audits.
The Company conducts business in severala number of tax jurisdictions. As a result, it is subject to tax audits inon a regular basis including, but not limited to, such major jurisdictions includingas the U.S., the U.K., China, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and India.Canada. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. and international income tax examinations for years before 2016.
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have ongoing tax controversies with various tax authorities in the U.S., Canada, Japan, India, China,France and France.Canada. The Company does not anticipate resolution of these audits will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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12. PENSION AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The following table provides the components of net periodic cost for the Company’s pension, deferred compensation and executive supplemental life insurance retirement plans:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Service cost$701

$814
 $2,088
 $2,629
Interest cost2,902

2,752
 8,652
 8,241
Expected return on plan assets(3,236)
(3,801) (9,706) (11,690)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)92

(135) 274
 (406)
Amortization of net loss489

736
 1,466
 2,267
Net periodic cost$948
 $366
 $2,774
 $1,041

 Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Service cost$797  $630  
Interest cost2,355  2,875  
Expected return on plan assets(2,981) (3,235) 
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)(125) 91  
Amortization of net loss1,586  489  
Other adjustments125  —  
Net periodic cost$1,757  $850  
Service cost is recorded as an operating expense within the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. All other components of net periodic costs are recorded in Other income,expense, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. The net periodic cost for the Company’s other post-retirement benefit plan for the three and nine months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 and September 29, 2018 was not0t significant.
13. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has stock-based compensation plans under which employees and non-employee directors may be granted stock-based awards such as stock options, restricted stock, RSUs, and PSUs.
The following table provides stock-based compensation by the financial statement line item in which it is reflected:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Cost of revenue$2,354
 $1,596
 $6,792
 $4,747
Selling, general and administrative11,671
 10,224
 36,637
 31,161
Stock-based compensation, before income taxes14,025
 11,820
 43,429
 35,908
Provision for income taxes(2,166) (2,370) (7,068) (6,940)
Stock-based compensation, net of income taxes$11,859
 $9,450
 $36,361

$28,968

Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Cost of revenue$2,035  $1,949  
Selling, general and administrative8,925  10,950  
Stock-based compensation, before income taxes10,960  12,899  
Provision for income taxes(1,551) (2,047) 
Stock-based compensation, net of income taxes$9,409  $10,852  
During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the Company granted an insignificant amount of stock options representing 0.5 million common shares with a per-share weighted-average grant date fair value of $33.97, RSUs representing 0.2 million common shares with a per-share weighted-average grant date fair value of $142.89, and PSUs representing 0.2 million common shares with a per-share weighted-average grant date fair value of $162.74. The maximum number of common shares to be issued upon vesting of PSUs granted during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 is 0.3 million.RSUs.
14. FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
Cross currency loanloans
The Company enteredperiodically enters into foreign exchange forward contracts during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and three months ended December 29, 2018 to limit its foreign currency exposure related to a U.S. dollar denominated loanloans borrowed by a non-U.S. Euro functional currency entity under the Credit Facility. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments. Any gains or losses on these forward contracts are recognized immediately in Interest expense.
The open contract at December 29, 2018, which had a duration of approximately 3 months, was recorded at fair valueexpense in the Company’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The notional amount and fair valuestatements of the open contract is summarized as follows:
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  Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Location
  (in thousands)  
December 29, 2018 $343,300
 $(1,319) Other current liabilities

income.
The Company had no open forward contracts related to a U.S. dollar denominated loan borrowed by a non-U.S. Euro functional currency at SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 or December 28, 2019.
The following table summarizes the effect of the foreign exchange forward contracts entered into to limit itsthe Company’s foreign currency exposure related to a U.S. dollar denominated loanloans borrowed by a non-U.S. Euro functional currency entity under the Credit Facility on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income:
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
Location of gain (loss)Financial statement caption amountAmount of gain (loss)Financial statement caption amountAmount of gain (loss)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended:
Interest expense$(15,067) $6,067  $(9,987) $8,917  
  September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
Location of hedge gain (loss) Financial statement caption amount Amount of gain (loss) Financial statement caption amount Amount of gain (loss)
  (in thousands)
Three Months Ended:        
Interest expense $(5,698) $14,311
 $(17,197) $
Nine Months Ended:        
Interest expense $(36,520) $21,622
 $(47,031) $
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Intercompany loans
The Company also enteredperiodically enters into foreign exchange forward contracts during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 to limit its foreign currency exposure related to certain intercompany loans. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments. Any gains or losses on forward contracts associated with intercompany loans are recognized immediately in Other income, net and are largely offset by the remeasurement of the underlying intercompany loans.
The Company entered into foreign currency forward contracts during 2020 and 2019. NaN contract remained open at December 28, 2019, which had 1a duration of less than one month and is recorded at fair value in the Company’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company did 0t have any open foreign currency forward contractcontracts related to ancertain intercompany loanloans at SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020. The notional amount and fair value of the open contract is summarized as follows:
  Notional Amount Fair Value Balance Sheet Location
  (in thousands)  
September 28, 2019 $108,029
 $778
 Other current assets

The forward contract outstanding as of September 28, 2019 had a duration of less than 1 month. The Company had 0 such open contracts at December 29, 2018.
December 28, 2019
Notional AmountFair Value Balance Sheet Location
(in thousand)
$115,038  $(876) Other current liabilities

The following table summarizes the effect of the foreign exchange forward contracts entered into in connection with certain intercompany loans on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income:
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
Location of gain (loss)Financial statement caption amountAmount of gain (loss)Financial statement caption amountAmount of gain (loss)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended:
Other (expense) income, net$(24,071) $(892) $6,306  $—  
  September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
Location of hedge gain (loss) Financial statement caption amount Amount of gain (loss) Financial statement caption amount Amount of gain (loss)
  (in thousands)
Three Months Ended:        
Other (expense) income, net $(14,254) $840
 $5,910
 $235
Nine Months Ended:        
Other (expense) income, net $(8,161) $1,358
 $24,069
 $(850)

15. RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
Global Restructuring Initiatives
In recent fiscal years, the Company has undertaken productivity improvement initiatives within all reportable segments at various locations across the U.S., Canada, Europe, China, and Japan. This includes workforce right-sizing and scalability initiatives, resulting in severance and transition costs; and cost related to the consolidation of facilities, resulting in asset impairment and accelerated depreciation charges.
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The following table presents a summary of restructuring costs related to these initiatives within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
Severance and Transition CostsAsset Impairments and Other CostsTotalSeverance and Transition CostsAsset Impairments and Other CostsTotal
(in thousands)
Cost of services provided and products sold (excluding amortization of intangible assets)$247  $229  $476  $267  $1,149  $1,416  
Selling, general and administrative83  —  83  133  —  133  
Total$330  $229  $559  $400  $1,149  $1,549  
 Three Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 Severance and Transition Costs Asset Impairments and Other Costs Total Severance and Transition Costs Asset Impairments and Other Costs Total
 (in thousands)
Cost of services provided and products sold (excluding amortization of intangible assets)$435
 $180
 $615
 $30
 $5
 $35
Selling, general and administrative2,038
 
 2,038
 4,619
 21
 4,640
Total$2,473
 $180
 $2,653
 $4,649
 $26
 $4,675


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 Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 Severance and Transition Costs Asset Impairments and Other Costs Total Severance and Transition Costs Asset Impairments and Other Costs Total
 (in thousands)
Cost of services provided and products sold (excluding amortization of intangible assets)$1,074
 $1,685
 $2,759
 $767
 $27
 $794
Selling, general and administrative3,110
 18
 3,128
 6,354
 21
 6,375
Total$4,184
 $1,703
 $5,887
 $7,121
 $48
 $7,169

The following table presents restructuring costs by reportable segment for these productivity improvement initiatives:
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
RMS$220  $301  
DSA83  13  
Manufacturing256  1,235  
Total$559  $1,549  
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
        
RMS$381
 $
 $1,323
 $
DSA1,843
 56
 2,529
 1,021
Manufacturing429
 
 2,035
 870
Unallocated corporate
 4,619
 
 5,278
Total$2,653
 $4,675
 $5,887
 $7,169

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2017 RMS Restructuring Initiative
In the fourth quarterRollforward of fiscal year 2017, the Company committed to a plan to further reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies in its RMS reportable segment. The plan included ceasing production within the Company’s facility in Maryland and repurposing it for alternative initiatives, and reducing its workforce at certain RMS facilities during 2018.

The following table presents a summary of severance and transition costs, and asset impairments (referred to as restructuring costs) during the three and nine months ended September 29, 2018 related to this initiative within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income. The Company did 0t incur any restructuring costs in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.
 September 29, 2018
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 Severance and Transition Costs Asset Impairments and Other Costs Total Severance and Transition Costs Asset Impairments and Other Costs Total
    
Cost of services provided and products sold (excluding amortization of intangible assets)$95
 $238
 $333
 $650
 $822
 $1,472
Selling, general and administrative(30) 
 (30) 158
 
 158
Total$65
 $238
 $303
 $808
 $822
 $1,630

Cumulative restructuring costs incurred during 2017 and 2018 were $20.1 million, which primarily related to non-cash asset impairments and accelerated depreciation charges of $17.7 million and cash payments for severance and transition costs of $1.2 million and were recorded in the RMS reportable segment. All severance and transition costs have been paid as of June 29, 2019 and no further restructuring costs related to the 2017 RMS Restructuring Initiative are expected to be incurred.activities
The following table provides a rollforward for all of the Company’s severance and transition costs, and lease obligation liabilities related to all restructuring activities:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in thousands)
Beginning balance$2,758
 $6,810
 $2,921
 $6,856
Expense (excluding non-cash charges)2,653
 4,714
 5,508
 7,929
Payments / utilization(1,604) (4,407) (4,608) (7,544)
Foreign currency adjustments(24) (55) (38) (179)
Ending balance$3,783
 $7,062
 $3,783
 $7,062

Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Beginning balance$6,406  $2,921  
Expense (excluding non-cash charges)517  1,246  
Payments / utilization(4,243) (2,034) 
Foreign currency adjustments(149) (20) 
Ending balance$2,531  $2,113  
As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and September 29, 2018, $3.8$2.4 million and $2.6$1.8 million of severance and other personnel related costs liabilities and lease obligation liabilities, respectively, were included in accrued compensation and accrued liabilities within the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and 0$0.1 million and $4.4$0.3 million, respectively, were included in other long-term liabilities within the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
16. LEASES
Adoption of ASC Topic 842, “Leases” (ASC 842)
ASC 842 became effective for the Company on December 30, 2018 and was adopted using the modified retrospective method for all leases that had commenced as of the effective date, along with certain available practical expedients. The Company elected to recognize any effects of applying the new standard as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption, which there were none. In addition, the Company elected to adopt the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard. The practical expedient package applied to leases that commenced prior to the effective date of the new standard and permits a reporting entity not to: i) reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, ii) reassess the historical lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and iii) reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases.
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The reporting results for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 reflect the application of ASC 842 guidance while the historical results for fiscal year 2018 were prepared under the guidance of ASC 840. The adoption of the new standard did not have a significant impact upon the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income and cash flows. The adoption of the new standard resulted in the following impact to the condensed consolidated balance sheet: i) no significant change in the carrying values of assets and liabilities related to the Company’s finance leases, previously referred to as capital leases (See Note 9, “Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations”), ii) the derecognition of assets and related liabilities pertaining to certain build-to-suit arrangements previously accounted for under ASC 840 and recording them under the guidance of ASC 842, and iii) the recording of right-of-use assets and corresponding lease liabilities pertaining to the Company’s operating leases on the condensed consolidated balance sheet, adjusted for existing balances of prepaid rent and deferred rent liabilities as of the transition date. The cumulative effect of applying ASC 842 to all leases that had commenced as of December 30, 2018 was as follows:
Balance sheet captions impacted by ASC 842 
December 30, 2018
(Prior to adoption of ASC 842)
 Effect of the adoption of ASC 842  
December 30, 2018
(As adjusted)
  (in thousands)
Prepaid assets $53,447
 $(4,413)
(1) 
 $49,034
Property, plant and equipment, net 932,877
 (23,448)
(2) 
 909,429
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 
 134,172
(3) 
 134,172
Other assets 143,759
 (4,989)
(4) 
 138,770
Other current liabilities 71,280
 15,935
(5) 
 87,215
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities 
 111,570
(6) 
 111,570
Long-term debt, net and finance leases 1,636,598
 (26,183)
(7) 
 1,610,415
ASC 842 adoption adjustments:
(1) Short term prepaid rent reclassified from Prepaid assets to the Operating lease right-of-use asset.
(2) Derecognition of approximately $26 million of leased properties, recorded in Property, plant and equipment, specifically Construction-in-process, that were recognized under the previously existing build-to-suit accounting
rules; partially offset by Prepaid assets related to finance leases reclassified from Prepaid assets.
(3) Recognition of Operating lease right-to-use asset and adjusted for prepaid rent and deferred rent liability reclassification adjustments identified in adjustments (1) (4) (5).
(4) Long-term prepaid rent reclassified from Other assets to the Operating lease right-of-use asset.
(5) Recognition of short-term portion of the Operating lease right-of-use liabilities offset by reclassification of deferred rent liability to Operating lease right-of-use asset.
(6) Recognition of long-term portion of the Operating lease right-of-use liabilities.
(7) Derecognition of approximately $26 million of Other debt associated with leased properties that were recognized under the previously existing build-to-suit accounting rules.

Operating and Finance Leases
At inception of a contract, the Company determines if a contract meets the definition of a lease. A lease is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment (an identified asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company determines if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time. The Company assesses throughout the period of use whether the Company has both of the following: (1) the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the identified asset, and (2) the right to direct the use of the identified asset. This determination is reassessed if the terms of the contract are changed. Leases are classified as operating or finance leases based on the terms of the lease agreement and certain characteristics of the identified asset. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement date based on the present value of the minimum future lease payments.
The Company leases laboratory, production, and office space (real estate), as well as land, vehicles and certain equipment under non-cancellable operating and finance leases. The carrying value of the Company’s right-of-use lease assets is substantially concentrated in its real estate leases, while the volume of lease agreements is primarily concentrated in vehicles and equipment leases. The Company’s policy is to not record leases with an original term of twelve months or less on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognizes lease expense for these short-term leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Certain lease agreements include rental payments that are adjusted periodically for inflation or other variables. In addition to rent, the leases may require the Company to pay additional amounts for taxes, insurance, maintenance and other expenses,
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which are generally referred to as non-lease components. Such adjustments to rental payments and variable non-lease components are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for these payments was incurred. Variable lease components and variable non-lease components are not measured as part of the right of use asset and liability. Only when lease components and their associated non-lease components are fixed are they accounted for as a single lease component and are recognized as part of a right of use asset and liability. Total contract consideration is allocated to the combined fixed lease and non-lease component. This policy election applies consistently to all asset classes under lease agreements.
Most leases contain clauses for renewal at the Company’s option with renewal terms that generally extend the lease term from 1 to 5 years. Certain lease agreements contain options to purchase the leased property and options to terminate the lease. Payments to be made in option periods are recognized as part of the right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities when it is reasonably certain that the option to extend the lease will be exercised or the option to terminate the lease will not be exercised, or is not at the Company’s option. The Company determines whether the reasonably certain threshold is met by considering contract-, asset-, market-, and entity-based factors.
A portfolio approach is applied to certain lease contracts with similar characteristics. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any significant residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants imposed by the leases.
The Company subleases a limited number of lease arrangements. Sublease activity is not material to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities are reported in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:
March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in thousands)
Operating leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net$155,568  $140,085  
Other current liabilities$22,469  $20,357  
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities133,440  116,252  
Total operating lease liabilities$155,909  $136,609  
Finance leases
Property, plant and equipment, net$30,859  $32,519  
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases$2,929  $2,997  
Long-term debt, net and finance leases25,879  27,530  
Total finance lease liabilities$28,808  $30,527  
  September 28, 2019
  (in thousands)
Operating leases  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net $140,359
   
Other current liabilities $20,032
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities 116,868
Total operating lease liabilities $136,900
   
Finance leases  
Property, plant and equipment, net $32,076
   
Current portion of long-term debt and finance leases $3,002
Long-term debt, net and finance leases 26,710
Total finance lease liabilities $29,712

The components of operating and finance lease costs for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019 were as follows:
  September 28, 2019
  Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
  (in thousands)
Operating lease costs $7,839
 $23,433
Finance lease costs:    
Amortization of right-of-use assets 1,070
 2,921
Interest on lease liabilities 360
 1,001
Short-term lease costs 256
 652
Variable lease costs 646
 1,911
Sublease income (383) (474)
Total lease costs $9,788
 $29,444
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Other information related to leases was as follows:

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Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Operating lease costs$8,077  $7,706  
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assets951  921  
Interest on lease liabilities340  296  
Short-term lease costs589  192  
Variable lease costs1,045  335  
Sublease income(586) (46) 
Total lease costs$10,416  $9,404  
Other information related to leases was as follows:
Supplemental cash flow information
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in thousands)
Cash flows included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$6,974  $6,533  
Operating cash flows from finance leases340  352  
Finance cash flows from finance leases1,572  838  
Non-cash leases activity:
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$25,407  $1,688  
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities593  —  
  Nine Months Ended
  September 28, 2019
  (in thousands)
Cash flows included in the measurement of lease liabilities:  
Operating cash flows from operating leases $20,084
Operating cash flows from finance leases 1,058
Finance cash flows from finance leases 2,862
   
Non-cash leases activity:  
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $20,805
Right-of-use lease assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities 4,741

Lease term and discount rate
As of
As ofMarch 28, 2020
September 28, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating lease8.358.40
Finance lease12.9412.71
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating lease4.374.24 
Finance lease4.404.54 

At the lease commencement date, the discount rate implicit in the lease is used to discount the lease liability if readily determinable. If not readily determinable or leases do not contain an implicit rate, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate is used as the discount rate.
As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, maturities of operating and finance lease liabilities for each of the following five years and a total thereafter were as follows:
  Operating Leases Finance Leases
  (in thousands)
2019 (excluding the nine months ended September 28, 2019) $6,264
 $1,244
2020 25,519
 4,658
2021 23,993
 3,651
2022 20,188
 3,622
2023 16,197
 2,760
Thereafter 74,148
 24,235
Total minimum future lease payments 166,309
 40,170
Less: Imputed interest 29,409
 10,458
Total lease liabilities $136,900
 $29,712
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CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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Operating LeasesFinance Leases
(in thousands)
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 28, 2020)$21,347  $3,063  
202127,308  3,804  
202223,483  3,754  
202319,810  2,898  
202419,168  2,146  
Thereafter76,170  22,531  
Total minimum future lease payments187,286  38,196  
Less: Imputed interest31,377  9,388  
Total lease liabilities$155,909  $28,808  
Total minimum future lease payments (predominantly operating leases) of approximately $47$48 million for leases that have not commenced as of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, as the Company does not yet control the underlying assets, are not included in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. These leases are expected to commence between fiscal years 20192020 and 2024 with lease terms of approximately 32 to 15 years.
As of December 29, 2018, minimum future lease payments under non-cancellable leases for each of the following five years and a total thereafter were as follows:
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Operating Leases (1)
 
Finance Leases (1)
  (in thousands)
2019 $25,411
 $3,972
2020 22,400
 3,759
2021 21,544
 2,869
2022 18,535
 2,967
2023 15,398
 2,209
Thereafter 66,870
 24,304
Total minimum future lease payments $170,158
 $40,080
(1) Lease commitments are presented under the guidance of ASC 840 and includes approximately $14 million of minimum future lease payments for leases that had not commenced as of December 29, 2018. These commitments relate to existing leases for which the Company does not yet control certain expansion space.
17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
Various lawsuits, claims and proceedings of a nature considered normal to its business are pending against the Company. While the outcome of any of these proceedings cannot be accurately predicted, the Company does not believe the ultimate resolution of any of these existing matters would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial condition.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018.2019. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause future results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report onincluded elsewhere within this Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018.10-Q. Certain percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding.
Overview
We are a full service, early-stage contract research organization (CRO). For over 70 years, we have been in the business of providing the research models required in research and development of new drugs, devices, and therapies. Over this time, we have built upon our original core competency of laboratory animal medicine and science (research model technologies) to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, that enable us to support our clients from target identification through non-clinical development. We also provide a suite of products and services to support our clients’ manufacturing activities. Utilizing our broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness, and increases speed to market.
Our client base includes all major global biopharmaceutical companies, many biotechnology companies, CROs, agricultural and industrial chemical companies, life science companies, veterinary medicine companies, contract manufacturing companies, medical device companies, and diagnostic and other commercial entities, as well as leading hospitals, academic institutions, and government agencies around the world.
Segment Reporting
Our three reportable segments are Research Models and Services (RMS), Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA), and Manufacturing Support (Manufacturing). Our RMS reportable segment includes the Research Models, and Research Model Services, and Research Products businesses. Research Models includes the commercial production and sale of small research models, as well as the supply of large research models. Research Model Services includes: Genetically Engineered Models and Services (GEMS), which performs contract breeding and other services associated with genetically engineered models; Research Animal Diagnostic Services (RADS), which provides health monitoring and diagnostics services related to research models; and Insourcing Solutions (IS), which provides colony management of our clients’ research operations (including recruitment, training, staffing, and management services). Research Products supplies controlled, consistent, customized primary cells and blood components derived from normal and mobilized peripheral blood, bone marrow, and cord blood. Our DSA reportable segment includes services required to take a drug through the early development process including discovery services, which are non-regulated services to assist clients with the identification, screening, and selection of a lead compound for drug development, and regulated and non-regulated (GLP and non-GLP) safety assessment services. Our Manufacturing reportable segment includes Microbial Solutions, which provides in vitro (non-animal) lot-release testing products, microbial detection products, and species identification services; Biologics Testing Services (Biologics), which performs specialized testing of biologics; and Avian Vaccine Services (Avian), which supplies specific-pathogen-free chicken eggs and chickens.
COVID-19
Overview
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a strain of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and expanding, and its ultimate scope, duration and effects are uncertain. This pandemic has had and continues to result in direct and indirect adverse effects on our industry and customers, which in turn has impacted our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic may also affect our operating and financial results in ways that are and are not presently known to us, or that we currently do not expect to present significant risks to our operations or financial results but which may in fact turn out to negatively affect us to a magnitude greater than anticipated. Refer to Item 1A, Risk Factors, included herein for risk factors reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Giving consideration to each of these risk factors, the following is our current estimate and belief of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and how it may continue to affect us in subsequent periods.

Business continuity
To date, we generally have not experienced significant challenges in implementing our business continuity plans. Many government agencies have provided guidance permitting “essential” or “critical” business operations to remain open. As of the date of this quarterly report, in the geographies where business restrictions have been imposed, we believe all of our business operations have satisfied the requirements to be designated to be “essential” or “critical” according to the guidance provided by
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government, health and other regulatory agencies with authority over such matters. As a result, all of our operating sites remain open and adequately staffed as of the date of this quarterly report. For certain operations or sites experiencing logistical delays, we have experienced some inefficiencies as it relates to completing work or fulfilling orders; however, we do not believe material expenditures will be required or material resource constraints will occur. Logistical delays include a small number of sites that have experienced reduced operations (including as a result of increased employee absenteeism) or voluntarily closed, as well as delays in transportation activities.

We have comprehensive business continuity plans in place for each site globally and are continuously updating these to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation. We implemented our initial plans in China beginning in January 2020, and have continuously refined our plans for other regions as the virus has spread. We have encouraged and expressed our expectations that employees work remotely whenever possible; and for those employees who need to come into our sites to fulfill their responsibilities, we are adhering to guidelines from government, health, and other regulatory agencies. This includes social distancing, flexible scheduling such as split shifts, restricting visitors, enhanced cleaning, and providing personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and gloves, to employees. Due to the nature of our business, many employees already work in biosecure environments that require PPE and adhere to other procedures to safely accomplish their daily responsibilities. Accordingly, to date, we believe we have been able to efficiently implement the additional safety precautions.
Supply chain
We are focused on ensuring that we have adequate inventory and supplies on hand given the potential disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic to our suppliers and their supply chain. Accordingly, we have and expect to continue to increase inventory and supplies through the second quarter of 2020 and beyond as deemed appropriate. We proactively engaged with our suppliers beginning in January 2020 to limit any potential disruption to our supply chain. However, notwithstanding generally successful efforts to maintain supply chain continuity, we have experienced and expect to experience increased costs and potential delays throughout our supply chain during the pandemic.
Financial condition and results of our global operations
We are a global company that operates in over 90 facilities across over 20 countries worldwide. As we perform business across various borders, we are experiencing a continuum of impacts in each location as the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global economy in different phases. We are continuing to see demand for products and services across all of our businesses, although as described below theimpact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the level of demand varies with our different businesses. While there is uncertainty, our clients are still in need of the products and services we provide to biomedical research to advance discovery and develop new therapies for the treatment of disease, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to certain restrictions in place at the various sites of our clients and suppliers (including client and supplier site closures), there have been challenges relating to timely receiving and shipping products globally in all businesses. Should these restrictions continue, demand/supply issues may persist and could impact revenue growth, operating income (including operating income margins) and cash flows. We have observed some impact due to constraints from internal site restrictions, remote work, resources, and productivity. However, we believe the impact to us has not been as significant as to companies in many other industries because of the nature of our businesses, the classification of our businesses as essential or critical, as the case may be, and our business continuity plans.

Our RMS business was moderately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 28, 2020, although the impact accelerated during the final month of the quarter. Demand for research models began to decline due primarily to the physical shutdown of our client’s facilities, principally academic institutions. While many of our clients are deemed essential businesses as well, we began to experience a slowdown, initially in China in January 2020, and then across Europe and North America later in the period, as measures were implemented by various governments to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect this trend of reduced demand for research models to continue in upcoming quarters, which will negatively impact revenue, operating income, operating income margins, and cash flows. An increase in demand is not expected until our clients reopen impacted sites and resume their research activity. Research models services, specifically our GEMS and Insourcing Solutions businesses, experienced higher revenues in the three month period ended March 28, 2020 compared to the corresponding prior period.

Our DSA business was not significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 28, 2020. Towards the end of the first fiscal quarter of 2020, we experienced some client work shifting towards subsequent quarters of fiscal year 2020 due to the various actions and restrictions put in place by governments around the world intended to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The work performed in our Discovery Services and Safety Assessment businesses are largely dependent on our internal sites being open. Therefore, to the extent that clients require work to be completed, we have
been able to maintain the ability to continue to meet client demands and perform the work so long as our work force at the specific site the work is done is not significantly adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This trend is expected to continue as government actions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic begin to subside, employees return to work, and economies across the world begin to reopen. Costs of supply are expected to increase as we procure the materials required to
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perform our work. We expect a small-to-modest adverse impact to our revenue growth, operating income, operating margin and cash flow through the rest of the year.

Our Manufacturing business was not significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 28, 2020. We expect to see a minor negative impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic as our customers experience minor disruptions in their manufacturing operations. We expect Manufacturing products, such as Microbial Solutions endotoxin products and avian products, to see continued demand through the remainder of fiscal 2020. Our Biologics testing facilities remain open and performing services for our clients. Similar to our other services businesses, our ability to perform work is contingent on our internal facilities and our work force not being significantly adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect a small adverse impact to our revenue growth, operating income, operating margin and cash flows through the rest of the year.

Liquidity, capital and financial resources
We require cash to fund working capital needs as well as capital expansion, acquisitions, venture capital and strategic investments, debt obligations, leases, and pension obligations. The principal sources of liquidity have been cash flows from operations, supplemented by long-term borrowings. In fiscal year 2019, we issued $500 million Senior Notes, repaid part of our term loan for $500 million, and increased our multi-currency revolving facility by $500 million, from $1.55 billion to $2.05 billion. As of March 28, 2020, we had $2.4 billion of debt outstanding, of which $44.7 million is current. Available on the revolving line of credit (Revolver) is approximately $900 million, which matures on March 26, 2023 and does not require scheduled payments before that date should additional borrowings occur. The term loan facility matures in 19 quarterly installments with the last installment due March 26, 2023. The Senior Notes become due in 2026 and 2028.
Due to the uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we borrowed an additional $150 million from the Revolver during the three months ended March 28, 2020. While there remains uncertainty for the remainder of 2020, we currently do not anticipate needing to use these borrowings to fund operations. The purpose of borrowing the additional funds was to protect against any prolonged adverse impacts on liquidity markets that are currently unforeseeable. We expect to generate cash inflows from our operating activities sufficient to satisfy our working capital needs as well as to service our debt, pension, and venture capital obligations. Due to this higher debt, we do expect an increase to interest expense, however, this additional charge is not expected to materially adversely impact us. We do not currently anticipate we will need to borrow additional funds during 2020. However, we have analyzed the cash flows and debt balances noting there is significant capacity on the remaining Revolver assuming we achieve the results of operations consistent with what we have described herein. Accordingly, we do not anticipate a material risk of non-compliance with our debt covenants based on our current estimate of future earnings. Our debt levels consist of a combination of fixed and variable debt, which include $1.0 billion of fixed senior notes (2026 and 2028 Senior Notes). To protect against adverse liquidity concerns, there are various mechanisms for us to improve cash flows. To date we have implemented cost reduction plans including delaying compensation related increases, implementing hiring restrictions, reducing working hours, reducing all non-essential travel, and reducing certain discretionary spending. Additionally, we have reduced our investment activity, including planned acquisitions and capital projects.

As of the date these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, based on our current and expected liquidity position, we do not believe there is significant uncertainty in our ability to continue as a going concern.

Recoverability and/or impairment of assets
The COVID-19 pandemic did not, nor is expected to impact, the ability to timely account for assets on our balance sheet. There are judgments involved as it relates to reviewing our allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of inventory, and valuations/recovery of investments. We believe we have the necessary support for estimates derived for these account balances. We have reviewed the collectability and valuation of the assets through the date of financial statement issuance, noting no significant recoverability concerns or any impairments identified. Gains and losses on certain investments in venture capital funds are recorded on a quarterly lag due to the availability of the funds’ financial information, which is consistent with our venture capital investment accounting policy described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2019. We did not identify any triggering events when reviewing impairment indicators for our goodwill and long-lived assets (tangible and intangible) that would indicate an impairment may exist. Review of impairment indicators and quantifying any impact will continue to be a focus throughout fiscal year 2020. Should a prolonged disruption occur where there is a material change from our current expectation of future cash flows, we could experience additional write-offs of client receivables or impairments to certain asset balances due to collectability and valuation issues.
Internal controls over financial reporting in a remote work environment
Internal controls over financial reporting are a focus for us to ensure they continue to be designed and operating effectively. As of March 28, 2020 and through the issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, we did not have any material changes to our internal controls over financial reporting. For personnel responsible for internal control activities
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and working remote, the ability to work effectively enabled us to continue to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting. System and efficiency programs implemented in recent years, as well as those implemented as part of business continuity plans, have enabled us to effectively complete our financial reporting process in a similar way we completed it prior to the COVID-19 pandemic despite a largely remote working environment. Although there is uncertainty over the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic disruption, we do not anticipate any adverse impact to relevant systems or to the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Recent Acquisitions
Our strategy is to augment internal growth of existing businesses with complementary acquisitions. Our recent acquisitions are described below.
On January 3, 2020, we acquired HemaCare Corporation (HemaCare), a business specializing in the production of human-derived cellular products for the cell therapy market. The acquisition of HemaCare expands our comprehensive portfolio of early-stage research and manufacturing support solutions to encompass the production and customization of high-quality, human derived cellular products to better support clients’ cell therapy programs. The purchase price of HemaCare was $379.8 million in cash. The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from our Credit Facility under the multi-currency revolving facility. This business is reported as part of our RMS reportable segment.
On August 28, 2019, we acquired an 80% ownership interest in a supplier that supports our DSA reportable segment. The remaining 20% interest is a redeemable non-controlling interest. The preliminary purchase price was $23.4 million, net of a $4.0 million pre-existing relationship for a supply agreement settled upon acquisition, and subject to certain post-closing adjustments that may change the purchase price.acquisition. The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from our Credit Facility under the multi-currency revolving facility. The business is reported as part of our DSA reportable segment.
On April 29, 2019, we acquired Citoxlab, a non-clinical CRO, specializing in regulated safety assessment services, non-regulated discovery services, and medical device testing. With operations in Europe and North America, the acquisition of Citoxlab further strengthens our position as a leading, global, early-stage CRO by expanding our scientific portfolio and geographic footprint, which enhances our ability to partner with clients across the drug discovery and development continuum. The preliminary purchase price for Citoxlab was $527.7$527.1 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments that may change the purchase price.cash. The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from our Credit Facility under the multi-currency revolving facility. Citoxlab is reported as part of our DSA reportable segment.
On April 3, 2018, we acquired MPI Research, a non-clinical CRO providing comprehensive testing services to biopharmaceutical and medical device companies worldwide. The acquisition enhances our position as a leading global early-

stage CRO by strengthening our ability to partner with clients across the drug discovery and development continuum. The purchase price for MPI Research was $829.7 million in cash. The acquisition was funded by borrowings on our Credit Facility as well as the issuance of $500.0 million of 5.5% Senior Notes due 2026 (2026 Senior Notes) in an unregistered offering. MPI Research is reported as part of our DSA reportable segment.
On January 11, 2018, we acquired KWS BioTest Limited (KWS BioTest), a CRO specializing in in vitro and in vivo discovery testing services for immuno-oncology, inflammatory and infectious diseases. The acquisition enhances our discovery expertise, with complementary offerings that provide our customers with additional tools in the active therapeutic research areas of oncology and immunology. The purchase price for KWS BioTest was $20.3 million in cash. In addition to the initial purchase price, the transaction includes aggregate, undiscounted contingent payments of up to £3.0 million based on future performance. During the three months ended September 29, 2018, the terms of these contingent payments were amended, resulting in a fixed payment of £2.0 million, or $2.6 million, which was paid during the three months ended March 30, 2019. The KWS BioTest business is reported as part of our DSA reportable segment.
Overview of Results of Operations and Liquidity
Revenue for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was $668.0$707.1 million compared to $585.3$604.6 million in the corresponding period in 2018.2019. This increase of $82.7$102.5 million, or 14.1%17.0%, was primarily due to the recent acquisitionacquisitions of Citoxlab and HemaCare as well as growth in our DSA and Manufacturing segments; partially offset by a reduction in RMS product revenue due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and by the negative effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates which decreased revenue by $7.7$4.6 million, or 1.3%0.7%, when compared to the corresponding period in 2018. Revenue for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was $1.9 billion compared to $1.7 billion in the corresponding period in 2018. The increase of $265.5 million, or 16.0%, was primarily due to the reasons described above as well as the acquisition of MPI Research; partially offset by the negative effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which decreased revenue by $32.6 million, or 1.9%, when compared to the corresponding period in 2018.2019.
In the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, our operating income and operating income margin were $92.8$94.3 million and 13.9%13.3%, respectively, compared with $84.4$69.8 million and 14.4%11.5%, respectively, in the corresponding period of 2018. In the nine months ended September 28, 2019, our2019. The increases in operating income and operating income margin were $242.4 million and 12.6%, respectively, compared with $228.9 million and 13.8%, respectively, in the corresponding period of 2018. The increases in operating income were primarily due to contributions from our recent acquisitions of CitoxlabDSA segment, partially offset by lower RMS operating income and MPI Research. The decreases in operating income margin were primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as increased amortization expense and costs related to our recent acquisitions; as well as continued investments to support future growthacquisition of the businesses, which includes increased investments in personnel (staffing levels and hourly wage increases) and facility expansions.HemaCare.
Net income attributable to common shareholders increaseddecreased to $72.8$50.8 million in the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, from $60.4$55.1 million in the corresponding period of 2018. Net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $171.7 million in the nine months ended September 28, 2019, from $166.7 million in the corresponding period of 2018.2019. The increasesdecrease in Net income attributable to common shareholders was primarily due to recognizing a $20.4 million deferred tax asset innet losses on our venture capital investments and life insurance policy investments for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 as compared to net gains for net operating losses expected to be utilizedboth investments in the future duecorresponding period in 2019; partially offset by higher operating income mentioned above compared to changesthe corresponding period in the Company’s international financing structure.2019.
During the first ninethree months of 2019,2020, our cash flows from operations remained relatively consistent at $300.3was $68.6 million compared with $301.2$14.9 million for the same period in 2018.2019. The slight decreaseincrease was primarily driven by unfavorablehigher net income adjusted for non-cash items and certain favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities, specifically related to theworking capital items, including favorable timing of net contract balances from contracts with customers (collectively trade receivables, net; deferred revenue; and customer contract deposits), and higherlower compensation payments compared to the prior year period; partially offset by the favorableunfavorable timing of vendor and supplier payments compared to the same period in 2018.2019.
On October 23, 2019, we issued $500.0 million of 4.25% Senior Notes due in 2028 (2028 Senior Notes) in an unregistered offering. Interest on the 2028 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, beginning on May 1, 2020. Net proceeds from the 2028 Senior Notes of approximately $494 million and available cash were used to prepay $500.0 million of our term loan under our Credit Facility. Additionally, on November 4, 2019, we amended and restated our Credit Facility by increasing the amount of our multi-currency revolving facility by $500.0 million, from $1.55 billion to $2.05 billion. Under specified circumstances, we have the ability to increase the term loan and/or revolving facility by up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate.
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In March 2019, we detected unauthorized access into portions of our information systems and commenced an investigation into the incident, coordinated with U.S. federal law enforcement and leading cybersecurity experts, and promptly implemented a comprehensive containment and remediation plan. While the investigation is ongoing, we have determined that some client data was copied by a highly sophisticated, well-resourced intruder. We have not yet determined the potential revenue or financial impact related to this incident.



Results of Operations
Three Months Ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 29, 2018March 30, 2019
Revenue and Operating Income
The following tables present consolidated revenue by type and by reportable segment:
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019$ change% change
(in millions, except percentages)
Service revenue$546.6  $451.0  $95.6  21.2 %
Product revenue160.5  153.6  6.9  4.5 %
Total revenue$707.1  $604.6  $102.5  17.0 %
 Three Months Ended    
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change
 (in millions, except percentages)
Service revenue$523.2
 $443.0
 $80.2
 18.1%
Product revenue144.8
 142.3
 2.5
 1.8%
Total revenue$668.0
 $585.3
 $82.7
 14.1%
Three Months Ended      Three Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FXMarch 28, 2020March 30, 2019$ change% changeImpact of FX
(in millions, except percentages)(in millions, except percentages)
RMS$132.6
 $126.8
 $5.8
 4.5% (1.3)%RMS$146.0  $137.2  $8.8  6.4 %(0.9)%
DSA420.1
 352.3
 67.8
 19.3% (1.1)%DSA438.7  354.2  84.5  23.9 %(0.5)%
Manufacturing115.3
 106.2
 9.1
 8.6% (2.2)%Manufacturing122.4  113.2  9.2  8.1 %(1.5)%
Total revenue$668.0
 $585.3
 $82.7
 14.1% (1.3)%Total revenue$707.1  $604.6  $102.5  17.0 %(0.7)%
The following table presents operating income by reportable segment:
Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % changeMarch 28, 2020March 30, 2019$ change% change
(in millions, except percentages)(in millions, except percentages)
RMS$34.4
 $32.1
 $2.3
 7.0 %RMS$27.4  $37.8  $(10.4) (27.6)%
DSA65.0
 62.9
 2.1
 3.3 %DSA72.3  46.7  25.6  54.8 %
Manufacturing39.2
 33.3
 5.9
 18.0 %Manufacturing41.1  31.5  9.6  30.5 %
Unallocated corporate(45.8) (43.9) (1.9) 4.3 %Unallocated corporate(46.5) (46.2) (0.3) 0.5 %
Total operating income$92.8
 $84.4
 $8.4
 10.0 %Total operating income$94.3  $69.8  $24.5  35.1 %
Operating income % of revenue13.9% 14.4%   (0.5)%Operating income % of revenue13.3 %11.5 %1.8 %
The following presents theand discusses our consolidated financial results ofby each of our reportable segments:
RMS
Three Months Ended      Three Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FXMarch 28, 2020March 30, 2019$ change% changeImpact of FX
(in millions, except percentages)(in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$132.6
 $126.8
 $5.8
 4.5 % (1.3)%Revenue$146.0  $137.2  $8.8  6.4 %(0.9)%
Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)81.9
 79.2
 2.7
 3.4 %  Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)95.9  82.8  13.1  15.7 %
Selling, general and administrative16.0
 15.1
 0.9
 5.4 %  Selling, general and administrative19.1  16.2  2.9  18.6 %
Amortization of intangible assets0.3
 0.4
 (0.1) (11.4)%  Amortization of intangible assets3.6  0.4  3.2  923.6 %
Operating income$34.4
 $32.1
 $2.3
 7.0 %  Operating income$27.4  $37.8  $(10.4) (27.6)%
Operating income % of revenue25.9% 25.3%   0.6 %  Operating income % of revenue18.7 %27.6 %(8.9)%
RMS revenue increased $5.8$8.8 million due primarily to the recent acquisition of HemaCare which contributed $12.3 million to revenue growth; and higher research model services revenue, specifically our Insourcing Solutions and higherGEMS businesses. Partially offsetting these increases were lower research model product revenue in China. Research model services benefited from a large government contract inacross the IS business. Partially offsetting these increases weremajority of our locations due to the
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impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely driven by many closures of academic clients, and the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and lower research model product revenue outside of China, particularly from large biopharmaceutical clients.rates.
RMS operating income increased $2.3decreased $10.4 million compared to the corresponding period in 2018.2019. RMS operating income as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was 25.9%18.7%, an increasea decrease of 0.6%8.9% from 25.3%27.6% for the corresponding period in 2018.2019. Operating income and operating income as a percentage of revenue increaseddecreased primarily due to higher revenue described above and the impact of ongoing efficiency initiatives; partially offset due to lower operating income margins on the aforementioned large government contract and lower sales volume for research models outsidemodel products due to the COVID-19 pandemic as described above and due to the recent acquisition of China.HemaCare, which increased amortization of intangible assets and an inventory fair value adjustment; partially offset by higher revenue described above.
DSA
Three Months Ended      Three Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FXMarch 28, 2020March 30, 2019$ change% changeImpact of FX
(in millions, except percentages)(in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$420.1
 $352.3
 $67.8
 19.3 % (1.1)%Revenue$438.7  $354.2  $84.5  23.9 %(0.5)%
Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)285.8
 239.3
 46.5
 19.4 %  Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)301.1  252.2  48.9  19.4 %
Selling, general and administrative48.0
 33.8
 14.2
 41.8 %  Selling, general and administrative43.3  38.6  4.7  12.1 %
Amortization of intangible assets21.3
 16.3
 5.0
 31.2 %  Amortization of intangible assets22.0  16.7  5.3  31.6 %
Operating income$65.0
 $62.9
 $2.1
 3.3 %  Operating income$72.3  $46.7  $25.6  54.8 %
Operating income % of revenue15.5% 17.9%   (2.4)%  Operating income % of revenue16.5 %13.2 %3.3 %
DSA revenue increased $67.8$84.5 million due primarily to the recent acquisition of Citoxlab which contributed $44.0$45.3 million to service revenue growth. Additionally, service revenue increased in both the Safety Assessment and Discovery Services businesses due to demand from biotechnology clients and increased pricing of services. These increases were partially offset by the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. DSA revenue was not significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 28, 2020.
DSA operating income increased $2.1$25.6 million during the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 compared to the corresponding period in 2018.2019. DSA operating income as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was 15.5%16.5%, a decreasean increase of 2.4%3.3% from 17.9%13.2% for the corresponding period in 2018. The increase to operating income was2019. These increases were primarily attributable to higher revenues described above. This increase wasabove, realizing the favorable impact of recent cost saving efficiencies, and lower acquisitions related costs, partially offset by higher amortization of intangible assets and acquisition and integration costs associated withrelated to our recent acquisitions. These increased costs collectively decreased operating income as a percentage of revenue in the three months ended September 28, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
Manufacturing
Three Months Ended      Three Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FXMarch 28, 2020March 30, 2019$ change% changeImpact of FX
(in millions, except percentages)(in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$115.3
 $106.2
 $9.1
 8.6 % (2.2)%Revenue$122.4  $113.2  $9.2  8.1 %(1.5)%
Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)54.1
 50.6
 3.5
 6.9 %  Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)58.0  57.8  0.2  0.4 %
Selling, general and administrative19.7
 20.1
 (0.4) (1.9)%  Selling, general and administrative21.0  21.6  (0.6) (2.7)%
Amortization of intangible assets2.3
 2.2
 0.1
 (0.6)%  Amortization of intangible assets2.3  2.3  —  (3.3)%
Operating income$39.2
 $33.3
 $5.9
 18.0 %  Operating income$41.1  $31.5  $9.6  30.5 %
Operating income % of revenue34.0% 31.3%   2.7 %  Operating income % of revenue33.6 %27.8 %5.8 %
Manufacturing revenue increased $9.1$9.2 million due primarily to higher demand for endotoxin productproducts in theboth our Microbial SolutionsSolutions’ Endotoxin business and our Avian business, and higher service revenue in the Biologics business;business due to our facility in Pennsylvania being fully operational in 2020 compared to 2019 where work continued to be transitioned from a legacy facility; partially offset by lower product revenue in our Microbial Solutions’ Bioburden business, specifically due to the timing of a large stocking order from a strategic partner in 2019, which did not recur in 2020 and the effect of changes in foreign currency
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exchange rates. Manufacturing revenue was not significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 28, 2020.
Manufacturing operating income increased $5.9$9.6 million during the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 compared to the corresponding period in 2018.2019. Manufacturing operating income as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was 34.0%33.6%, an increase of 2.7%5.8% from 31.3%27.8% for the corresponding period in 2018.2019. The increases were due primarily to higher revenues as well as improved production efficiencies and the impact of certain cost savings initiatives in the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 compared to the same period in 2018.2019.
Unallocated Corporate
 Three Months Ended    
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change
 (in millions, except percentages)
Unallocated corporate$45.8
 $43.9
 $1.9
 4.3 %
Unallocated corporate % of revenue6.9% 7.5%   (0.6)%
Unallocated corporate costs consist of selling, general and administrative expenses that are not directly related or allocated to the reportable segments. The amount in the three months ended September 28, 2019 increased by $1.9 million compared to the same period in 2018 due to the increase in costs associated with the evaluation and integration of our recent acquisition activity and costs related to the remediation of the unauthorized access into our information systems; partially offset by a net decrease in compensation, benefits, and other employee-related expenses related to certain severance and executive transition costs incurred in the corresponding period in 2018. Costs as a percentage of revenue for thethree months ended September 28, 2019 was 6.9%, a decrease of 0.6% from 7.5% for the corresponding period in 2018.
Interest Income
Interest income, which represents earnings on cash, cash equivalents, and time deposits remained consistent at $0.4 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019 and the corresponding period in 2018, respectively.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for thethree months ended September 28, 2019 was $5.7 million, a decrease of $11.5 million, or 66.9%, compared to $17.2 million for the corresponding period in 2018. The decrease was due primarily to a foreign currency gain recognized in connection with an foreign exchange forward contract; partially offset by higher debt to fund our recent acquisitions.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other expense, net, was $14.3 million for the three months ended September 28, 2019, a decrease of $20.2 million, or 341.2%, compared to Other income, net of $5.9 million for the corresponding period in 2018. The decrease was due to a foreign currency loss recognized in the three months ended September 28, 2019 in connection with a U.S. dollar denominated loan borrowed by a non-U.S. entity with a different functional currency and a net loss on our venture capital investments compared to a net gain in the corresponding period in 2018.
Income Taxes
Income tax benefit for the three months ended September 28, 2019 was $0.3 million, a decrease of $12.7 million compared to income tax expense of $12.4 million for the corresponding period in 2018. Our effective tax rate was (0.4)% for the three months ended September 28, 2019, compared to 16.9% for the corresponding period in 2018. The decrease in our effective tax rate in the 2019 period compared to the 2018 period was primarily due to recognizing a $20.4 million deferred tax asset in the three months ended September 28, 2019 for net operating losses expected to be utilized in the future due to changes in the Company’s international financing structure.
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2018
Revenue and Operating Income

The following tables present consolidated revenue by type and by reportable segment:
 Nine Months Ended    
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change
 (in millions, except percentages)
Service revenue$1,480.0
 $1,227.0
 $253.0
 20.6%
Product revenue450.1
 437.6
 12.5
 2.9%
Total revenue$1,930.1
 $1,664.6
 $265.5
 16.0%
 Nine Months Ended      
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FX
 (in millions, except percentages)
RMS$405.8
 $391.2
 $14.6
 3.7% (2.3)%
DSA1,179.8
 958.7
 221.1
 23.1% (1.4)%
Manufacturing344.5
 314.7
 29.8
 9.5% (3.1)%
Total revenue$1,930.1
 $1,664.6
 $265.5
 16.0% (1.9)%
The following table presents operating income by reportable segment:
 Nine Months Ended    
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change
 (in millions, except percentages)
RMS$103.7
 $104.9
 $(1.2) (1.1)%
DSA175.2
 160.4
 14.8
 9.2 %
Manufacturing103.9
 95.9
 8.0
 8.3 %
Unallocated corporate(140.4) (132.3) (8.1) 6.2 %
Total operating income$242.4
 $228.9
 $13.5
 5.9 %
Operating income % of revenue12.6% 13.8%   (1.2)%
The following presents the results of each of our reportable segments:
RMS
 Nine Months Ended      
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FX
 (in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$405.8
 $391.2
 $14.6
 3.7 % (2.3)%
Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)248.8
 238.8
 10.0
 4.2 %  
Selling, general and administrative52.2
 46.3
 5.9
 12.8 %  
Amortization of intangible assets1.1
 1.2
 (0.1) (13.3)%  
Operating income$103.7
 $104.9
 $(1.2) (1.1)%  
Operating income % of revenue25.6% 26.8%   (1.2)%  
RMS revenue increased $14.6 million due primarily to higher research model services revenue and higher research model product revenue in China. Research model services benefited from a large government contract in the IS business and strong client demand in the GEMS business resulting from increased research and development activity conducted across

biotechnology and academic institutional clients. Partially offsetting these increases were the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and lower research model product revenue outside of China, particularly from large biopharmaceutical clients.
RMS operating income decreased $1.2 million compared to the corresponding period in 2018. RMS operating income as a percentage of revenue for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was 25.6%, a decrease of 1.2% from 26.8% for the corresponding period in 2018. Operating income and operating income as a percentage of revenue decreased primarily due to higher cost of revenue and selling, general, and administrative expenses to support the growth of the businesses, which included the following: a $2.2 million charge recorded within selling, general and administrative costs in the nine months ended September 28, 2019 in connection with the modification of the option to purchase the remaining 8% equity interest in Vital River, increased investments in personnel (staffing levels and hourly wage increases), and facility expansions (primarily in China). In addition, operating income as a percentage of revenue decreased due to lower operating income margins on the aforementioned large government contract, and lower sales volume for research models outside of China.
DSA
 Nine Months Ended      
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FX
 (in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$1,179.8
 $958.7
 $221.1
 23.1 % (1.4)%
Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)815.5
 661.9
 153.6
 23.2 %  
Selling, general and administrative131.3
 96.5
 34.8
 36.1 %  
Amortization of intangible assets57.8
 39.9
 17.9
 44.9 %  
Operating income$175.2
 $160.4
 $14.8
 9.2 %  
Operating income % of revenue14.9% 16.7%   (1.8)%  
DSA revenue increased $221.1 million due primarily to the recent acquisitions of Citoxlab and MPI Research, which contributed $74.9 million and $73.0 million, respectively, to service revenue growth. Additionally, service revenue increased in both the Safety Assessment and Discovery Services businesses due to demand from biotechnology clients and increased pricing of services. These increases were partially offset by the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
DSA operating income increased $14.8 million during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in 2018. DSA operating income as a percentage of revenue for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was 14.9%, a decrease of 1.8% from 16.7% for the corresponding period in 2018. The increase to operating income was primarily attributable to contributions from our recent acquisitions of Citoxlab and MPI Research. This increase was partially offset by increased costs in both cost of revenue and selling, general, and administrative expenses to support the growth of the businesses, which included the following: increased investments in personnel (staffing levels and hourly wage increases); increased investments related to facility expansions; and higher amortization of intangible assets and acquisition and integration costs associated with our recent acquisitions. These increased costs collectively decreased operating income as a percentage of revenue in the nine months ended September 28, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
Manufacturing

 Nine Months Ended      
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % change Impact of FX
 (in millions, except percentages)
Revenue$344.5
 $314.7
 $29.8
 9.5 % (3.1)%
Cost of revenue (excluding amortization of intangible assets)169.8
 150.2
 19.6
 13.0 %  
Selling, general and administrative64.0
 61.8
 2.2
 3.6 %  
Amortization of intangible assets6.8
 6.8
 
  %  
Operating income$103.9
 $95.9
 $8.0
 8.3 %  
Operating income % of revenue30.2% 30.5%   (0.3)%  
Manufacturing revenue increased $29.8 million due primarily to higher demand for endotoxin products, bioburden products and services, and species identification services in the Microbial Solutions business and higher service revenue in the Biologics business; partially offset by the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Manufacturing operating income increased $8.0 million during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in 2018. Manufacturing operating income as a percentage of revenue for the nine months ended September 28, 2019 was 30.2%, a decrease of 0.3% from 30.5% for the corresponding period in 2018. The increase to operating income was due primarily to the increase in revenue. This increase was partially offset by increased costs in both cost of revenue and selling, general, and administrative expenses to support the growth of the businesses, which included the following: increased investments in process improvements to further enhance Microbial Solutions’ operating efficiency; increased investments in personnel (staffing levels and hourly wage increases), and increased investments related to facility expansions (primarily in Biologics), and certain site consolidation costs. These increased costs collectively decreased operating income as a percentage of revenue in the nine months ended September 28, 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
Unallocated Corporate
Nine Months Ended    Three Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018 $ change % changeMarch 28, 2020March 30, 2019$ change% change
(in millions, except percentages)(in millions, except percentages)
Unallocated corporate$140.4
 $132.3
 $8.1
 6.2 %Unallocated corporate$46.5  $46.2  $0.3  0.5 %
Unallocated corporate % of revenue7.3% 7.9%   (0.6)%Unallocated corporate % of revenue6.6 %7.6 %(1.0)%
Unallocated corporate costs consist of selling, general and administrative expenses that are not directly related or allocated to the reportable segments. The increase in unallocated corporate costs of $8.1$0.3 million, is relatedor 0.5%, compared to an increasethe corresponding period in costs2019 is associated with the evaluation and integration of our recent acquisition activity and costs related to the remediation of the unauthorized access into our information systems;systems, partially offset by a net decrease in compensation, benefits, and other employee-related expenses related to certain severance and executive transition costs incurred in the corresponding period in 2018.expenses. Costs as a percentage of revenue for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was 7.3%6.6%, a decrease of 0.6%1.0% from 7.9%7.6% for the corresponding period in 2018.2019.
Interest Income
Interest income, which represents earnings on cash, cash equivalents, and time deposits remained consistent at $0.8was $0.3 million and $0.7$0.2 million for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 and the corresponding period in 2018,2019, respectively.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was $36.5$15.1 million, a decreasean increase of $10.5$5.1 million, or 22.3%50.9%, compared to $47.0$10.0 million for the corresponding period in 2018.2019. The decreaseincrease was due primarily to higher interest expense from increased debt to fund our recent acquisitions and a lower foreign currency gain recognized in connection with ana debt-related foreign exchange forward contract and the absence of debt issuance costs that were incurred in the corresponding period in 2018; partially offset by higher debt to fund our recent acquisitions.contract.
Other (Expense) Income, (Expense), Net

Other expense, net, was $8.2$24.1 million for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, a decrease of $32.3$30.4 million, or 133.9%481.7%, compared to Other income, net of $24.1$6.3 million for the corresponding period in 2018.2019. The decrease was due primarily to a foreign currency loss recognized in the nine months ended September 28, 2019 in connection with a U.S. dollar denominated loan borrowed by a non-U.S. entity with a different functional currency and lower net gainslosses on our venture capital investments and our life insurance policy investments for the three months ended March 28, 2020 as compared to net gains for both investments in the corresponding period in 2018.2019.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was $25.0$4.6 million, a decrease of $14.6$6.0 million compared to $39.6$10.6 million for the corresponding period in 2018.2019. Our effective tax rate was 12.6%8.3% for the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020, compared to 19.2%16.0% for the corresponding period in 2018.2019. The decrease in our effective tax rate in the 20192020 period compared to the 20182019 period was primarily dueattributable to recognizing a $20.4 million deferredincreased tax asset in the three months ended September 28, 2019 for net operating losses expected to be utilized in the future due to changes in the Company’s international financing structure.benefits from stock-based compensation deductions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We currently require cash to fund our working capital needs, capital expansion, and acquisitions, and to pay our debt, lease, venture capital investment, and pension obligations. Our principal sources of liquidity have been our cash flows from operations, supplemented by long-term borrowings. Based on our current business plan, we believe that our existing funds, when combined with cash generated from operations and our access to financing resources, are sufficient to fund our operations for the foreseeable future.future as previously discussed in our section on the COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
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The following table presents our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments:
September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents:   Cash and cash equivalents:
Held in U.S. entities$1.8
 $67.3
Held in U.S. entities$197.8  $56.5  
Held in non-U.S. entities163.0
 128.1
Held in non-U.S. entities174.6  181.5  
Total cash and cash equivalents164.8
 195.4
Total cash and cash equivalents372.4  238.0  
Investments:   
Short-term investments:Short-term investments:
Held in non-U.S. entities0.8
 0.9
Held in non-U.S. entities1.0  1.0  
Total cash, cash equivalents and investments$165.6
 $196.3
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investmentsTotal cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments$373.4  $239.0  
Borrowings
On March 26, 2018, we amended and restated our $1.65 billionWe have a credit facility, which extended the maturity date and provided forconsists of a $750.0 million term loan, of which $184.4 million remains outstanding as of March 28, 2020, and a $1.55$2.05 billion multi-currency revolving facility.facility (Credit Facility). The term loan facility matures in 19 quarterly installments with the last installment due March 26, 2023. The revolving facility matures on March 26, 2023, and requires no scheduled payment before that date. On October 23, 2019, we prepaid $500.0 million of the term loan with proceeds from a $500.0 million unregistered private offering (see 2028 Senior Notes below). Additionally, on November 4, 2019, we further amended and restated the Credit Facility to increase the multi-currency revolving facility by $500.0 million, from $1.55 billion to $2.05 billion. The amount outstanding under the multi-currency revolving facility has not significantly changed since September 28, 2019. Under specified circumstances, we have the ability to increase the term loan and/or revolving facility by up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate.
On April 3, 2018, we entered intoWe also have an indenture (Base Indenture) with MUFG Union Bank, N.A. to allowthat allows for senior notes offerings under supplemental indentures. Concurrently on April 3,In 2018, we entered into our first supplemental indenture and raised $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.5% Senior Notes due in 2026 (2026 Senior Notes) in an unregistered offering. Under the terms of the first supplemental indenture, interest on the 2026 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1, beginning on October 1, 2018. On October 23,In 2019, we entered into our second supplemental indenture and raised an additional $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% Senior Notes due in 2028 (2028 Senior Notes) in an unregistered offering. Under the terms of the second supplemental indenture, interest on the 2028 Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, beginning on May 1, 2020.
Amounts outstanding under our credit facilities and both the 2026 Senior Notes and the 2028 Senior Notes were as follows:

September 28, 2019 December 29, 2018March 28, 2020December 28, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)
Term loans$703.1
 $731.3
Term loans$184.4  $193.8  
Revolving facility691.5
 397.5
Revolving facility1,168.1  676.1  
2026 Senior Notes500.0
 500.0
2026 Senior Notes500.0  500.0  
2028 Senior Notes2028 Senior Notes500.0  500.0  
Total$1,894.6
 $1,628.8
Total$2,352.5  $1,869.9  
The interest rates applicable to the term loan and revolving facility under the Credit Facility are, at our option, equal to either the base rate (which is the higher of (1) the prime rate, (2) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or (3) the one-month adjusted LIBOR rate plus 1.0%) or the adjusted LIBOR rate, plus an interest rate margin based upon our leverage ratio.
We entered into foreign exchange forward contracts during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 and three months ended December 29, 2018 to limit our foreign currency exposure related to a U.S. dollar denominated loan borrowed by a non-U.S. Euro functional currency entity under the Credit Facility.
The acquisition of Citoxlab on April 29, 2019 for $527.7 million in cash was funded through a combination of cash on hand and proceeds from our Credit Facility under the multi-currency revolving facility.
Repurchases of Common Stock
During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, we did not repurchase any shares under our authorized stock repurchase program. As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, we had $129.1 million remaining on the authorized $1.3 billion stock repurchase program and we do not intend to repurchase shares for the remainder of 2019.2020. Our stock-based compensation plans permit the netting of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance share units in order to satisfy individual statutory tax withholding requirements. During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, we acquired 0.1 million shares for $18.0$23.7 million through such netting.
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Cash Flows
The following table presents our net cash provided by operating activities:
Three Months Ended
March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in millions)
Net income$50.8  $55.7  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities87.8  55.1  
Changes in assets and liabilities(70.0) (95.9) 
Net cash provided by operating activities$68.6  $14.9  
 Nine Months Ended
 September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018
 (in millions)
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes$173.5
 $167.0
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations, net of income taxes, to net cash provided by operating activities163.8
 133.0
Changes in assets and liabilities(37.0) 1.2
Net cash provided by operating activities$300.3
 $301.2
Net cash provided by cash flows from operating activities represents the cash receipts and disbursements related to all of our activities other than investing and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting our net income from continuing operations for (1) non-cash operating items such as depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes, gains and/or losses on venture capital investments, as well as (2) changes in operating assets and liabilities, which reflect timing differences between the receipt and payment of cash associated with transactions and when they are recognized in our results of operations. For the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, compared to the ninethree months ended September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, the slight decreaseincrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarilywas driven by unfavorablehigher net income adjusted for non-cash items. While net income was slightly less compared to the prior year, the non-cash items adjusting net income were higher, specifically venture capital and life insurance investment losses of approximately $18 million in three months ended March 28, 2020 compared to gains of approximately $13 million in the corresponding period in 2019. We experienced certain favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities, specifically related to theworking capital items, including favorable timing of net contract balances from contracts with customers (collectively trade receivables, net; deferred revenue; and customer contract deposits), and higherlower compensation payments compared to the prior year period; partially offset by the favorableunfavorable timing of vendor and supplier payments compared to the same period in 2018.

2019.
The following table presents our net cash used in investing activities:
Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)
Acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired$(515.6) $(822.6)Acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired$(382.3) $(1.0) 
Capital expenditures(76.7) (71.4)Capital expenditures(25.7) (16.7) 
Investments, net(17.6) 10.1
Investments, net(4.6) (2.4) 
Other, net(0.7) (0.1)Other, net(1.1) (0.7) 
Net cash used in investing activities$(610.6) $(884.0)Net cash used in investing activities$(413.7) $(20.8) 
For the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the primary use of cash used in investing activities related to the acquisition of Citoxlab, the acquisition of a supplier,HemaCare, capital expenditures to support the growth of the business, and investments in certain venture capital and other equity investments. For the ninethree months ended September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, the primary use of cash used in investing activities related primarily to our acquisitions of MPI Research and KWS BioTest, and our capital expenditures to support the growth of the business; partially offset by proceeds from net investments, which primarily related to short-term investments held by our U.K. operations.business.
The following table presents our net cash provided by (used in) financing activities:
Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 28, 2019 September 29, 2018March 28, 2020March 30, 2019
(in millions)(in millions)
Proceeds from long-term debt and revolving credit facility$2,071.2
 $2,392.2
Proceeds from long-term debt and revolving credit facility$1,409.8  $290.1  
Payments on long-term debt, revolving credit facility, and finance lease obligationsPayments on long-term debt, revolving credit facility, and finance lease obligations(925.1) (360.7) 
Proceeds from exercises of stock options27.0
 30.2
Proceeds from exercises of stock options22.6  21.8  
Payments on long-term debt, revolving credit facility and finance lease obligations
(1,798.6) (1,832.8)
Payments on debt financing costs
 (18.3)
Purchase of treasury stock(18.0) (13.8)Purchase of treasury stock(23.7) (17.8) 
Other, net(10.6) 
Other, net(4.4) (2.5) 
Net cash provided by financing activities$271.0
 $557.5
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities$479.2  $(69.1) 
For the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, net cash provided by financing activities reflected the net proceeds of $272.6$484.7 million on our Credit Facility and finance lease obligations. Included in the net proceeds are the following amounts:
Proceeds of approximately $1.6 billion$415 million from our revolving Credit Facility to fund our recent acquisitions. Additionally, towards the end of the fiscal quarter, we borrowed an additional $150 million from our revolving Credit Facility to secure cash on hand in response to uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic; partially offset by,
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Payments of approximately $10 million on our term loan and payments of $70 million to our revolving Credit Facility in the normal course of business throughout the fiscal quarter;
Additionally, we had $798 million of gross payments, partially offset by $794 million of gross proceeds and payments on the revolving credit facility, which resulted fromin connection with a non-U.S. Euro functional currency entity repaying an existing Euro loanloans and replacing the Euro loanloans with a U.S. dollar denominated loan.loans. A series of forward currency contracts were executed to mitigate any foreign currency gains or losses on the U.S. dollar denominated loans. These proceeds and payments are presented as gross financing activities and net to zero. activities.
Net cash providedprovided by financing activities also reflected proceeds from exercises of employee stock options of $27.0 million. Net cash provided by financing activities was partially$22.6 million, offset by treasury stock purchases of $18.0$23.7 million made due to the netting of common stock upon vesting of stock-based awards in order to satisfy individual statutory tax withholding requirements and the purchase of an additional 5% equity interest in Vital River for $7.9 million which is included in Other, net.requirements.
For the ninethree months ended September 29, 2018,March 30, 2019, net cash provided byused in financing activities reflected the incrementalnet payments of $70.6 million on our Credit Facility and finance lease obligations. Included in the net proceeds fromare the refinancingfollowing amounts:
Payments of $9 million on our previous $1.65 billion credit facilityterm loan and payments of $3 million to our revolving Credit Facility in the $2.3 billion credit facility andnormal course of business throughout the proceeds from our $500.0fiscal quarter;
Additionally, we had $343 million 2026 Senior Notes; and proceeds from exercises of employee stock options of $30.2 million;gross payments, partially offset by $285 million of gross proceeds in connection with a non-U.S. Euro functional currency entity repaying Euro loans and replacing the Euro loans with U.S. dollar denominated loans. A series of forward currency contracts were executed to mitigate any foreign currency gains or losses on the U.S. dollar denominated loans. These proceeds and payments on debtare presented as gross financing costs of $18.3 million andactivities.
Net cash used in financing activities also reflected treasury stock purchases of $13.8$17.8 million made due to the netting of common stock upon vesting of stock-based awards in order to satisfy individual statutory tax withholding requirements.requirements; partially offset by proceeds from exercises of employee stock options of $21.8 million.
Contractual Commitments and Obligations
The disclosure of our contractual commitments and obligations was reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2018.2019. There have been no material changes from the contractual commitments and obligations previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 20182019 other than the changes described in Note 2, “Business Acquisitions,Combinations,” Note 7, “Fair Value,” Note 9, “Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations,” Note 16, “Leases,” and Note 17, “Commitments and Contingencies” in our notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, we did not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act, except as disclosed below.
Venture Capital Investments
We invest in several venture capital funds that invest in start-up companies, primarily in the life sciences industry. Our total commitment to the funds as of SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 was $128.1$128.4 million, of which we funded $77.4$82.9 million through SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020. Refer to Note 6, “Venture Capital and Other Investments” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.
Letters of Credit
Our off-balance sheet commitments related to our outstanding letters of credit as of SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 were $6.7$8.3 million.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods and related disclosures. These estimates and assumptions are monitored and analyzed by us for changes in facts and circumstances, and material changes in these estimates could occur in the future. We base our estimates on our historical experience, trends in the industry, and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from our estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe that ourthe application of the followingour accounting policies, each of which require significant judgments and estimates on the part of management, are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results: (1) revenue recognition, (2) income taxes, (3) goodwill and intangible assets, (4) valuation and impairment of long-lived assets, (5) pension and other retirement benefit plans, and (6) stock-based compensation.results. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1, “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018 as well as Note 16, “Leases” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.2019.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements please refer to Note 1, “Basis of Presentation,” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other than as discussed in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation,” we did not adopt any other new accounting pronouncements during the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 that had a significant effect on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates, which could affect our future results of operations and financial condition. We manage our exposure to these risks through our regular operating and financing activities.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to changes in interest rates while conducting normal business operations as a result of ongoing financing activities. As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, our debt portfolio was comprised primarily of floating interest rate borrowings. A 100-basis point increase in interest rates would increase our annual pre-tax interest expense by $13.9$13.5 million.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We operate on a global basis and have exposure to some foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations for our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
While the financial results of our global activities are reported in U.S. dollars, our foreign subsidiaries typically conduct their operations in their respective local currency. The principal functional currencies of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are the Euro, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, and Chinese Yuan Renminbi, and Japanese Yen. DuringRenminbi. During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, the most significant drivers of foreign currency translation adjustment the Company recorded as part of Other comprehensive income (loss) were the Euro,Canadian Dollar, British Pound, Canadian Dollar,Hungarian Forint, Chinese Yuan Renminbi, Brazilian real, and Japanese Yen.Euro.
Fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rates of the countries in which we do business will affect our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. As the U.S. dollar strengthens against other currencies, the value of our non-U.S. revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and cash flows will generally decline when reported in U.S. dollars. The impact to net income as a result of a U.S. dollar strengthening will be partially mitigated by the value of non-U.S. expenses, which will decline when reported in U.S. dollars. As the U.S. dollar weakens versus other currencies, the value of the non-U.S. revenue, expenses,

assets, liabilities, and cash flows will generally increase when reported in U.S. dollars. For the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, our revenue would have increased by $65.7$21.9 million and our operating income would have increaseddecreased by $0.9$1.1 million, if the U.S. dollar exchange rate had strengthened by 10.0%, with all other variables held constant.
We attempt to minimize this exposure by using certain financial instruments in accordance with our overall risk management and our hedge policy. We do not enter into speculative derivative agreements.
During the ninethree months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, we entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to limit our foreign currency exposure related to both intercompany loans and a U.S. dollar denominated loan borrowed by a non-U.S. Euro functional currency entity under our Credit Facility. Refer to Note 14, “Foreign Currency Contracts” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding foreign currency contracts open asthese types of September 28, 2019.forward contracts.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a)   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on their evaluation, required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15, promulgated by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, are effective, at a reasonable assurance level, as of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurances of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in designing and evaluating the controls and procedures.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls
The Company continued to execute a plan to centralize certain accounting transaction processing functions to internal shared service centers during the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020. There were no other material changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the quarter ended SeptemberMarch 28, 20192020 that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Please refer to Note 17, “Commitments and Contingencies” in our notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In additionSet forth below, elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and in other documents we file with the SEC are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. We note that factors set forth below, individually or in the aggregate, as well as additional risks and uncertainties either not presently known or that are currently believed to not be material to the business, may cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider the following to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties and the risks described below should be carefully considered together with the other information set forth in this report you should carefully considerand in future documents we file with the factors discussedSEC.
The COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and expanding. The continuation of this outbreak likely will have, and the emergence of other epidemic or pandemic crises could have, material adverse effects on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a strain of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, a global pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is dynamic and expanding, and its ultimate scope, duration and effects are uncertain. This pandemic has and continues to result in, Part I, “Item 1A.and any future epidemic or pandemic crises may potentially result in, direct and indirect adverse effects on our industry and customers, which in turn has (with respect to COVID-19) and may (with respect to future epidemics or crises) impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic may also affect our operating and financial results in a manner that is not presently known to us. Effects of the current pandemic include, or may include, among others:
deterioration of worldwide, regional or national economic conditions and activity, which could adversely affect global demand for our products and services;
disruptions to our operations as a result of the potential health impact on our employees and crew, and on the workforces of our customers and business partners;
temporary and/or partial closures of our facilities or the facilities of our customers (including academic institutions, government laboratories and private foundations) and third-party service providers;
interruption of the operations of global supply chains and those of our suppliers;
disruptions to our business from, or additional costs related to, new regulations, directives or practices implemented in response to the pandemic, such as travel restrictions, shelter in place/stay in place/work from home orders, increased inspection regimes, hygiene measures (such as quarantining and physical distancing) or increased implementation of remote working arrangements;
potential reduced cash flows and financial condition, including potential liquidity constraints;
reduced access to capital, including the ability to refinance any existing obligations, as a result of any credit tightening generally or due to continued declines in global financial markets, including to the prices of publicly-traded equity securities of us, our peers and of listed companies generally;
potential deterioration in the financial condition and prospects of our customers or attempts by customers, suppliers or service providers to invoke force majeure contractual clauses, or the legal doctrines of impossibility or impracticability (or other similar doctrines) as a result of delays or other disruptions;
potential delays in the commencement of, or the suspension or cancellation of, client studies; and
the effects described elsewhere in these Risk Factors” inFactors.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to modify our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018, whichbusiness practices, including but not limited to health management of employees, customers and suppliers, management of production inventory, supply chain risk management, compensation practices and capital expenditure planning. We have formed a tiered structure of designated COVID-19 crisis management teams throughout our organization to identify, implement and monitor such actions as required by the dynamic exigencies arising from the pandemic. Such measures and others may not be sufficient to mitigate all the risks posed by COVID-19, and our ability to perform critical functions could be materially adversely affected.
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Although disruption and effects from the COVID-19 pandemic may be temporary, given the dynamic nature of these circumstances and the worldwide nature of our business and operations, the duration of any business disruption and the related financial impact to us cannot be reasonably estimated at this time but could materially affect our business, results of operations and financial condition,condition.
Changes and uncertainties in the economy have harmed and could continue to harm our operating results.
As the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing and may worsen, there is significant uncertainty surrounding its developments and impacts, including whether the current epidemic or continued spread of COVID-19 will cause a broader economic slowdown or a global recession, and we cannot predict at this time the impact it will have on our business or results of operations. Changes and uncertainties in the economy have harmed and could continue to harm our operating results. As a result of the continuing economic uncertainties, our operating results, and the economic strength of our customers and suppliers, are increasingly difficult to predict. Sales of our products and services, as well as access to our products and services within our supply chain, are affected by many factors, including, among others, general economic conditions, interest rates, inflation, liquidity in the credit markets, unemployment trends, shipping costs, geopolitical events, and other factors. If economic conditions significantly weaken on a global scale it may cause some of our customers to experience a slowdown, from time to time, which may in turn have an adverse effect on our sales and operating results. Changes and uncertainties in the economy also increase the risk of uncollectible accounts receivable. The pricing we receive from suppliers may also be impacted by general economic conditions. Continued and future changes and uncertainties in the economic climate in the United States and elsewhere could have a similar negative impact on the rate and amounts of purchases by our current and potential customers, create price inflation for our products, or otherwise have a negative impact on our expenses, gross margins and revenues, and could hinder our growth.
A reduction in demand may adversely affect our business.
Our business could be adversely affected by any significant decrease in drug R&D expenditures by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as by academic institutions, government laboratories or private foundations. Similarly, economic factors and industry trends that affect our clients in these industries (including the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19) also affect their R&D budgets and, consequentially, our business as well.
Our clients include researchers at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Our ability to continue to grow and win new business is dependent in large part upon the ability and willingness of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to continue to spend on molecules in the non-clinical phases of R&D (and in particular discovery and safety assessment) and to outsource the products and services we provide. Furthermore, our clients (particularly larger biopharmaceutical companies) continue to search for ways to maximize the return on their investments with a focus on lowering R&D costs per drug candidate. Fluctuations in the expenditure amounts in each phase of the R&D budgets of these researchers and their organizations could have a significant effect on the demand for our products and services. R&D budgets fluctuate due to changes in available resources, mergers of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, spending priorities (including available resources of our biotechnology clients, particularly those that are cash-negative, who may be highly focused on rationing their liquid assets in a challenging funding environment), general economic conditions, institutional budgetary policies and the impact of government regulations, including potential drug pricing legislation. Available funding for biotechnology clients in particular may be affected by the capital markets, investment objectives of venture capital investors and priorities of biopharmaceutical industry sponsors.
For additional discussion of the factors that we believe have recently been influencing R&D budgets at our clients, please see the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q in addition to the sections entitled “Our Strategy” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019, filed with the Commission on February 11, 2020.
Further, our Research Products operations are structured to produce particular blood products based on customers’ existing demand, and perceived potential changes in demand, for these products. Sudden or unexpected changes in demand for these products could have an adverse impact on our profitability. Increasing demand could harm relationships with customers if we are unable to alter production capacity, or purchase products from other suppliers, to fill orders adequately. This could result in a decrease in overall revenue and profits. The impact of measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has caused us to temporarily suspend blood donations at our Research Products facilities, further limiting our ability to respond to changes in demand. Lack of access to sufficient capital, or lack of adequate time to properly (or the failure to adequately) respond to changes in demand, could result in declining revenue and profits, as customers transfer to other suppliers.
A reduction or delay in government funding of R&D may adversely affect our business.
A portion of revenue, predominantly in our RMS segment, is derived from clients at academic institutions and research laboratories whose funding is partially dependent on both the level and timing of funding from government sources such as the
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U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and similar domestic and international agencies, which can be difficult to forecast. We also sell directly to the NIH and these other agencies. Government funding of R&D is subject to the political process, which is inherently fluid and unpredictable. Our revenue may be adversely affected if our clients delay purchases as a result of uncertainties surrounding the approval of government budget proposals, included reduced allocations to government agencies that fund R&D activities. Government proposals to reduce or eliminate budgetary deficits have sometimes included reduced allocations to the NIH and other government agencies that fund R&D activities, or NIH funding may not be directed towards projects and studies that require the use of our products and services, both of which could adversely affect our business and our financial results. Furthermore, changes in government budgetary priorities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 could reduce government funding of R&D that is unrelated to the disease, which could adversely affect our business and our financial results.
Several of our product and service offerings are dependent on a limited source of supply that, when interrupted, adversely affects our business.
We depend on a limited international source of supply for certain products, such as large research models. Disruptions to their continued supply from time to time arise from health problems (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of other diseases), export or import laws/restrictions or embargoes, tariffs, international trade regulations, foreign government or economic instability, severe weather conditions, increased competition among suppliers for models, disruptions to the air travel system, activist campaigns, commercial disputes, supplier insolvency, geopolitical disputes, measures intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 or other ordinary course or unanticipated events. Any disruption of supply could materially harm our business if we cannot remove the disruption or are unable to secure an alternative or secondary supply source on comparable commercial terms. While we continue to take steps to find alternative supply channels and lock in supply with preferred sources through multi-year and/or future results. The risks describedminimum commitment contracts, such mitigating efforts may not prove successful at ensuring a steady and timely supply or may require (and in the past have required) us to pay significantly higher prices for such products during periods of global shortage or restrictions on the transportation of products. In addition, limited global supply or regional restrictions on transportation for certain products may require us to source products from non-preferred vendors.
Further, our Annual ReportResearch Products business depends on Form 10-Kthe availability of appropriate donors. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 we have chosen to temporarily suspend blood donations at our Research Products facilities, thus limiting our access to new donors. As donor participation declines, we may not be able to reduce costs sufficiently to maintain profitability of the Research Products business. Regulations intended to reduce the risk of introducing infectious diseases in the blood supply (including COVID-19) could also result in a decreased pool of potential donors or integrity of inventory. Due to any pandemic, epidemic or outbreak in one or more regions in which our Research Products business operates, the portion of the public that typically donates may be unable, or unwilling to donate, thereby significantly reducing the availability of research products upon which we rely. In addition, the heightened fear and health concerns among the public resulting from widespread media coverage may result in a dramatic decline in donations when our blood donation facilities re-open.
We bear financial risk for contracts that may be terminated or reduced in scope, underpriced, subject to cost overruns or delayed.
Many of our agreements, including those which underlie our strategic relationships with some of our more significant clients, provide for termination or reduction in scope with little or no notice. In addition, we sell our products and services to our competitors, and similarly they sell products and services to us. For instance, we have historically entered into, and currently are party to, contracts with certain of our competitors to distribute specialty research models in locations where our competitors may not have distribution capabilities.
Our counterparties (including our clients who are competitors) may elect to terminate their agreements with us for various reasons including:
the invocation of force majeure clauses, or the legal doctrines of impossibility or impracticability (or other similar legal doctrines), as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
the products being tested fail to satisfy safety requirements;
unexpected or undesired study results;
production problems resulting in shortages of the drug being tested;
a client’s decision to forego or terminate a particular study;
our competitors’ establishment of alternative distribution channels;
dissatisfaction with our performance under the agreement;
the loss of funding for the particular research study; or
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general convenience/counterparty preference.
If a counterparty terminates a contract with us, we are typically entitled under the terms of the contract to receive revenue earned to date as well as certain other costs and, in some cases, termination fees; however, in many cases we are not entitled to any termination fees in the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to usevent of a termination as a result of force majeure. Cancellation of a large contract or that we currently deem to be immaterial also mayproximate delay, cancellation or conclusion of multiple contracts could materially adversely affect our business and, therefore, may adversely affect our operating results.
Furthermore, many of our contracts provide for services on a fixed price or fee-for-service with a cap basis and, accordingly, we bear the financial risk if we initially underprice our contracts or otherwise overrun our cost estimates. Such underpricing or significant cost overruns could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2018, except as disclosed below.and cash flows.
We have in the past experienced and in the future could experience an unauthorized access into our information systems.
We operate large and complex information systems that contain significant amounts of client data. As a routine element of our business, we collect, analyze and retain substantial amounts of data pertaining to the non-clinical studies we conduct for our clients. Unauthorized third parties could attempt to gain entry to such information systems for the purpose of stealingto steal data or disruptingdisrupt the systems. systems or for financial gain. Like other companies, we have on occasion experienced, and will continue to experience, threats and incursions to our data and systems, including malicious codes and viruses, phishing, business email compromise and social engineering attacks or other cyber-attacks. The number and complexity of these threats continue to increase over time.
While we have taken measures to protect themour information systems from intrusion, in March 2019, we detected evidence that an unauthorized third party, haswho we believe was well resourced and highly sophisticated, accessed certain of our information systems and acquiredcopied data. The Company’s investigation is ongoing, but we believe that the incident is attributable to a sophisticated intruder. We are workingworked with a leading datacyber security firm to assist in our investigation and are also coordinatingcoordinated with law enforcement authorities. TheOur investigation indicatesindicated that the affected information included client information.
In December 2019, we disclosed that we had completed our remediation of the incident identified in March of 2019. While we have implemented additional security safeguards, including:
remediation of the March 2019 incident;
cooperation with U.S. Federal authorities’ investigation into the incident and established an ongoing relationship to better understand the ever-changing nature of cybersecurity related threats;
additional visibility into our network and environment;
additional monitoring of our environment;
active threat hunting in our environment;
a reduction of our footprint of externally facing technology;
enhanced protection for externally facing web applications;
the addition of Multi-Factor Authentication to ingress points;
the addition of denial of service attack protection; and
increased network segmentation,
such efforts may not be successful, in which case we could suffer significant harm.
Further, we are at risk of being targeted, and we have in the past been victim to, business email compromise fraud, which results in payments being made to illegitimate bank accounts. Although these instances have not resulted in our incurring material losses, if similar instances occur in the future, we may incur such losses.

Our contracts with our clients typically contain provisions that require us to keep confidential the information generated from the studies we conduct. TheIn the event the confidentiality of such information is compromised, whether by unauthorized access detected, as well as anyor other breaches, we could expose usbe exposed to significant harm, including termination of customer contracts, damage to our customer relationships, damage to our reputation and potential legal claims from customers, employees and others.other parties. In addition, we may face investigations by government regulators and agencies as a result of this incidenta breach.
Further, we are required to comply with the data privacy and security laws in many jurisdictions. For example, we are required to comply with the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which became effective on May 25, 2018 and imposes heightened obligations and enhanced penalties for noncompliance (including up to four percent (4%) of global revenue). The cost of compliance, and the potential for fines and penalties for non-compliance, with GDPR may have a significant adverse effect on our business and operations. Also, the California legislature passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which became effective January 1, 2020. The CCPA creates new transparency requirements and grants
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California residents several new rights with regard their personal information. Failure to comply with the CCPA may result in, among other things, significant civil penalties and injunctive relief, or potential statutory or actual damages. We have made changes to, and investments in, our business practices and will continue to monitor developments and make appropriate changes to help attain compliance with these evolving and complex regulations. Additionally, while collecting research products from donors, we may collect, use, disclose, maintain and transmit patient information in ways that will be subject to many of the numerous state, federal and international laws and regulations governing the collection, use, disclosure, storage, transmission or confidentiality of patient-identifiable health information.
Contaminations in our animal populations can damage our inventory, harm our reputation for contaminant-free production, result in decreased sales and cause us to incur additional costs.
Our research models and fertile chicken eggs must be free of certain infectious agents, such as certain viruses and bacteria, because the presence of these contaminants can distort or compromise the quality of research results and could adversely impact human or animal health. The presence of these infectious agents in our animal production facilities and certain service operations could disrupt our contaminant-free research model and fertile egg production as well as our animal services businesses, including GEMS, harm our reputation for contaminant-free production and result in decreased sales. There also exists a risk that contaminations from models that we produce may affect our client’s facilities, with similar impact to them for which we could be liable for damages. In some cases, we may produce or import animals carrying infectious agents capable of causing disease in humans; and in the case of such a contamination or undiagnosed infection, there could be a possible risk of human exposure and infection and liability for damages to infected persons.
We are also subject to similar contamination risks with respect to our large research models. While some of these models are owned by us and maintained at our facilities, others are reserved for us and maintained at sites operated by the original provider. Accordingly, risk of contamination may be outside of our control, and we depend on the practices and protocols of third parties to ensure a contamination-free environment. A contamination may require extended CDC quarantine with subsequent reduced sales as a result of future incidents.
Whilelost client orders, as well as the Company is inpotential for complete inventory loss and disinfection of the process of implementing additional security safeguards, it is expectedaffected quarantine rooms. Furthermore, while we often negotiate for contractual risk indemnification, the third party may refuse to take a number of months for all of these additional security safeguards to be fully implemented. While we have taken steps to limit the unauthorized third party’s access to our computer systems, we willfulfill its indemnification obligation or may be unable to determineas a result of insolvency or other impediments.
Contaminations are unanticipated and difficult to predict and could adversely impact our financial results. If they occur, contaminations typically require cleaning up, renovating, disinfecting, retesting and restarting production or services. Such clean-ups result in inventory loss, clean-up and start-up costs, and reduced sales as a result of lost client orders and potentially credits for prior shipments. In addition to microbiological contaminations, the potential for genetic mix-ups or mis-matings also exists and may require us to restart the applicable colonies, and would likely result in inventory loss, additional start-up costs and possibly reduced sales. Contaminations also expose us to risks that this matterclients will request compensation for damages in excess of our contractual indemnification requirements.
Further, many of our operations are comprised of complex mechanical systems that are subject to periodic failure, including aging fatigue. Such failures are unpredictable, and while we have made significant capital expenditures designed to create redundancy within these mechanical systems, strengthen our biosecurity, improve our operating procedures to protect against such contaminations, and replace impaired systems and equipment in advance of such events, failures and/or contaminations may still occur.
Any failure by us to comply with applicable regulations and related guidance could harm our reputation and operating results, and compliance with new regulations and guidance may result in additional costs.
Any failure on our part to comply with applicable regulations could result in the termination of ongoing research or the disqualification of data for submission on behalf of our clients to regulatory authorities. This could harm our reputation, our prospects for future work and our operating results. For example, the issuance of a notice of objectionable observations or a warning letter from the FDA based on a finding of a material violation affecting data integrity by us for GLP or cGMP requirements that are not addressed to the regulatory monitoring authorities’ satisfaction could materially and adversely affect us. If our operations are found to violate any applicable law or other governmental regulations, we might be subject to civil and criminal penalties, damages and fines or the temporary closure of our facilities. Any action against us for violation of these laws or regulations, even if we successfully defend against it, could cause us to incur significant legal expenses, divert our management’s attention from the operation of our business and damage our reputation.
In recent years FDA has issued guidance that now requires submissions to be presented in a format that conforms with the FDA’s SEND (Standardization for Exchange of Nonclinical Data) standards that apply to our clients’ NDA and IND submissions and require us to provide electronic data in specific formats that will allow for more efficient, higher quality regulatory reviews. Accordingly, our clients expect us to timely deliver their nonclinical data compliant with SEND. Notwithstanding, some of these standards require additional operating and capital expenses that will impact not only us and our industry competitors, but clients in the biomedical research community. Non-compliance with any of these expectations could lead to official action by a government authority, damage to our reputation and a potential loss of business.
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In addition, regulations and guidance worldwide concerning the production and use of laboratory animals for research purposes continue to evolve. Similarly, guidance has been entirely contained untiland continues to be developed for other areas that impact the biomedical research community on both a national and international basis including transportation, mandated contingency planning, euthanasia guidance, import and export requirements of biological materials, health monitoring requirements and the use of disinfectants.
Our Research Products business is subject to extensive and complex regulation by federal, state and local governments in the U.S. and in the other countries in which it operates. This business requires us to obtain many licenses, permits, authorizations, approvals, certificates and other types of governmental permissions and to comply with various regulations in every jurisdiction in which we operate. Federal, state and local regulations change often, and new regulations are frequently adopted. Changes in the regulations could require us to change the way in which we operate our business and the cost of compliance with new or changed regulations could be significant.
Our donor collection centers are registered with the FDA and the FDA periodically conducts inspections of those facilities and operations. At the conclusion of each inspection, the FDA provides us with a list of observations of regulatory issues discovered during the inspection that could result in additional stepsregulatory action. Failure to securecomply with the regulations of the FDA could result in sanctions and/or remedies and have a material adverse effect on us.
The outsourcing trend in non-clinical (discovery and safety assessment) stages of drug discovery and development may decrease, which could impair our information systemsgrowth.
Over the past decade, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies have been fully implemented.generally increased their outsourcing of non-clinical research support activities, such as discovery and safety assessment. While many industry analysts expect the outsourcing trend to continue to increase for the next several years (although with different growth rates for different phases of drug discovery and development), decreases in such outsourcing may result in a diminished growth rate in the sales of any one or more of our service lines and may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. For additional discussion of the factors that we believe have recently influenced outsourcing demand from our clients, please see the section entitled “Our Strategy” included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019, filed with the Commission on February 11, 2020.
Changes in government regulation or in practices relating to the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, including potential healthcare reform, could decrease the need for the services we provide.
Governmental agencies throughout the world strictly regulate the drug development process. Our business involves helping our customers navigate these regulatory processes. Accordingly, many regulations, and often new regulations, are expected to result in higher regulatory standards and often additional revenues for companies that service these industries. However, some changes in regulations, such as a relaxation in regulatory requirements or the introduction of streamlined or expedited drug approval procedures, or an increase in regulatory requirements that we have difficulty satisfying or that make our services less competitive, could eliminate or substantially reduce the demand for our services.
Although we believe we are currently in compliance in all material respects with applicable national, regional and local laws, as well as other accepted guidance used by oversight bodies (including the USDA, the standards set by the International Air Transport Association, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Centers for Disease Control, the Department of Transportation, the Department of State, the office of Laboratory Animal Welfare of NIH, the Drug Enforcement Agency, as well as numerous other oversight agencies in the jurisdictions in which we operate), failure to comply could subject us to denial of the right to conduct business, fines, criminal penalties and other enforcement actions. In addition, thereif regulatory authorities were to mandate a significant reduction in safety assessment procedures that utilize laboratory animals (as has been advocated by certain groups), certain segments of our business could be materially adversely affected.
In March 2010, the U.S. Congress enacted healthcare reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which includes provisions impacting drug manufacturers, such as (1) the expansion of access to health insurance coverage, (2) the expansion of the Medicaid program, (3) the enactment of an industry fee on pharmaceutical companies and (4) the imposition of an excise tax on the sale of medical devices. In addition, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in 2017, repeals the ACA’s individual health insurance mandate, which is considered a key component of the ACA. Since the ACA and its implementation continue to face challenges in Congress and federal courts, and from certain state governments, opposition advocacy groups and some small business organizations, the ultimate effects of this legislation are unclear on our business and are unable to predict what legislative proposals will be adopted in the future.
Implementation of healthcare reform legislation may have certain benefits, but also may contain costs that could limit the profits that can be no assurancemade from the development of new drugs. This could adversely affect R&D expenditures by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, which could in turn decrease the business opportunities available to us both in the U.S. and abroad. In addition, new laws or regulations may create a risk of liability, increase our costs or limit our service offerings.
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Furthermore, if health insurers were to change their practices with respect to reimbursements for pharmaceutical products, our clients may spend less or reduce their growth in spending on R&D.
While it is not possible to predict whether and when any such changes will occur, changes at the local, state or federal level, or in laws and regulations in effect in foreign jurisdictions in which we operate or have business relationships, may significantly impact our domestic and foreign businesses and/or those of our clients. Furthermore, modifications to international trade policy, public company reporting requirements, environmental regulation and antitrust enforcement may have a materially adverse impact on us, our suppliers or our clients.
If we are not successful in selecting and integrating the businesses and technologies we acquire, or in managing our current and future divestitures, our business may be adversely impacted.
During the last two decades, we have steadily expanded our business through numerous acquisitions, including our recent acquisitions of Citoxlab and HemaCare. However, businesses and technologies may not be available on terms and conditions we find acceptable. We risk spending time and money investigating and negotiating with potential acquisition or alliance partners, but not completing transactions. Further, while we plan to continue to acquire businesses and technologies and form strategic alliances, we have recently reduced the pace of this activity as we assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acquisitions and alliances involve numerous risks which may include:
difficulties in achieving business and financial success (including as a result of COVID-19 pandemic and the long-term economic impact of the pandemic);
difficulties and expenses incurred in assimilating and integrating operations, services, products, information technology platforms, technologies or pre-existing relationships with our clients, distributors and suppliers;
challenges with developing and operating new businesses, including those that are materially different from our existing businesses and that may require the additional security safeguards willdevelopment or acquisition of new internal capabilities and expertise;
potential losses resulting from undiscovered liabilities of acquired companies that are not covered by the indemnification we may obtain from the seller or the insurance we acquire in connection with the transaction;
loss of key employees;
the presence or absence of adequate internal controls and/or significant fraud in the financial systems of acquired companies;
diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns;
a more expansive regulatory environment;
acquisitions could be successful. In the event that additional data is accessed priordilutive to the full implementation of these additional security safeguardsearnings, or in the event of acquisitions made through the issuance of our common stock to the shareholders of the acquired company, dilutive to the percentage of ownership of our existing shareholders;
differences in foreign business practices, customs and importation regulations, language and other cultural barriers in connection with the acquisition of foreign companies;
new technologies and products may be developed that cause businesses or assets we acquire to become less valuable; and
disagreements or disputes with prior owners of an acquired business, technology, service or product that may result in litigation expenses and diversion of our management’s attention.
If an acquired business, technology or an alliance does not meet our expectations, our results of operations may be adversely affected.
Some of the same risks exist when we decide to sell a business, site or product line. In addition, divestitures could involve additional risks, including the following:
difficulties in the separation of operations, services, products, and personnel;
diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns; and
the need to agree to retain or assume certain current or future liabilities in order to complete the divestiture.
We continually evaluate the performance and strategic fit of our businesses (including specific product lines and service offerings) to determine whether any divestitures are appropriate. Any divestitures may result in significant write-offs, including those related to goodwill and other intangible assets and which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we may encounter difficulty in finding buyers or alternative exit strategies at acceptable prices
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and terms, and in a timely manner. We may not be successful in managing these or any other significant risks that we encounter in divesting a business, site or product line or service offering and, as a result, we may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the divestiture.
Impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets may adversely impact future results of operations.
We have intangible assets, including goodwill, on our balance sheet due to our acquisitions of businesses. The initial identification and valuation of these intangible assets and the determination of the estimated useful lives at the time of acquisition involve use of management judgments and estimates. These estimates are based on, among other factors, projections of cash flows that arise from identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses and discount rates based on an analysis of our weighted average cost of capital, adjusted for specific risks associated with the assets. Disruptions in global financial markets and deterioration of economic conditions (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19) could, among other things, impact the discount rate. Other assumptions used in the valuations and actual cash flows arising from a particular intangible asset could vary from projected cash flows, which could imply different carrying values from those established at the dates of acquisition and which could result in impairment of such assets.
If the future growth and operating results of our business are not as strong as anticipated, overall macroeconomic or industry conditions deteriorate and/or our market capitalization declines, this could impact the assumptions used in establishing the carrying value of goodwill or other intangible assets. Should the COVID-19 pandemic have a prolonged impact on our industry, triggering events may arise resulting in intangible asset or goodwill impairments. To the extent goodwill or other intangible assets are impaired, their carrying value will be written down to their implied fair values and a charge will be made to our income from continuing operations. Such an impairment charge could materially and adversely affect our operating results. As of March 28, 2020, the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangibles on our consolidated balance sheet was $2.6 billion.
Our business is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and other risks relating to operating internationally.
A significant part of our revenue is derived from operations outside the U.S. We expect that international revenue will continue to account for a significant percentage of our total revenue for the foreseeable future.
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates, could materially adversely impact our results. Foreign currencies we receive for sales and in which we record expenses outside the U.S. could be subject to unfavorable exchange rates with the U.S. dollar, resulting in a reduction in the amount of revenue and cash flow (and an increase in the amount of expenses) that we recognize and causing fluctuations in reported financial results. We also carry foreign currency exposure associated with differences between where we conduct business. For example, certain contracts are frequently denominated in currencies other than the currency in which we incur expenses related to those contracts. Where expenses are incurred in currencies other than those in which contracts are priced, fluctuations in the relative value of those currencies could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations results from the currency translation exposure associated with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, as well as from the exposure associated with transactions of our subsidiaries that are denominated in a currency other than the respective subsidiary’s functional currency. While our financial results are reported in U.S. Dollars, the financial statements of many of our subsidiaries outside the U.S. are prepared using the local currency as the functional currency. During consolidation, these results are translated into U.S. Dollars by applying appropriate exchange rates. As a result, fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. Dollar relative to the local currencies in which our foreign subsidiaries report could cause significant fluctuations in our reported results. Moreover, as exchange rates vary, revenue and other operating results may differ materially from our expectations. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as a separate component of shareholders’ equity.
Other risks associated with our international business include:
general economic and political conditions in the markets in which we operate, including implications of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic;
potentially negative consequences from changes in U.S. and/or foreign tax laws, or interpretations thereof, notably tax regulations issued and to-be-issued with respect to U.S. Tax Reform and the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives I and II;
potential international conflicts, including terrorist acts;
exchange controls, adverse tax consequences and legal restrictions on the repatriation of funds into the U.S.;
difficulties and costs associated with staffing and managing foreign operations, including risks of COVID-19 pandemic related suspensions of operations, work stoppages and/or strikes, as well as violations of local laws or anti-
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bribery laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.K. Bribery Act and the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions;
unexpected changes in regulatory requirements (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic);
the difficulties of compliance with a wide variety of foreign laws and regulations (including those relating to the COVID-19 pandemic);
unfavorable labor regulations in foreign jurisdictions (including those relating to the COVID-19 pandemic);
longer accounts receivable cycles in certain foreign countries (including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19); and
compliance with export controls, import requirements and other trade regulations, including those relating to certain products of which there is limited supply.
These risks, individually or in the aggregate, could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. For example, as mentioned above, we are subject to compliance with the FCPA and similar anti-bribery laws, which generally prohibit companies and their third-party intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. While our employees, distributors and agents are required to comply with these laws, we cannot be sure that our internal policies and procedures will always protect us from violations of these laws despite our commitment to legal compliance and corporate ethics. The occurrence or allegation of these types of risks may adversely affect our business, performance, prospects, value, financial condition and results of operations.
Our operations might be affected by the occurrence of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event, and have been (and will continue to be) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
We depend on our customers and facilities for the continued operation of our business. While we maintain disaster recovery plans, they might not adequately protect us. Despite any precautions we take for natural disasters or other catastrophic events, these events, including terrorist attack, a pandemic (including the COVID-19 pandemic), epidemic or outbreak of a disease, hurricanes, fire, floods and ice and snow storms, could result in damage to and closure of our or our customers’ facilities or the infrastructure on which such facilities rely. As described herein, the COVID-19 pandemic has already, and will continue to, materially disrupt our operations, though the full extent of such impact remains uncertain. Such disruptions could include significant delays in the shipments of our products, reduce our capacity to provide services, eradicate unique manufacturing capabilities, result in our customers’ inability to pay for our products or services and, ultimately, result in the loss of revenue and clients. Although we carry business interruption insurance policies and typically have provisions in our contracts that protect us in certain events, our coverage might not be adequate to compensate us for all losses that may occur. Any natural disaster or catastrophic event affecting us or our customers could have a significant negative impact on our operations and financial performance.
Failure to comply with U.S., state, local or international environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, including regulations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Nuclear Regulatory Agency and Department of Transportation, could result in fines and penalties and loss of licensure, and have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s business.
We are subject to licensing and regulation under laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and human health and safety, including laws and regulations relating to the handling, transportation and disposal of medical specimens, infectious and hazardous waste and radioactive materials, as well as regulations relating to the safety and health of laboratory employees and protecting employees from the spread of COVID-19. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject us to denial of the right to conduct business, fines, criminal penalties and/or other enforcement actions that could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, compliance with future legislation could impose additional requirements on us that may be costly.
New technologies may be developed, validated and increasingly used in biomedical research, which could reduce demand for some of our products and services.
The scientific and research communities continue to explore methods to develop improved cellular and animal model systems that would increase the translation to human studies and vice-versa and possibly replace or supplement the use of traditional living animals as test platforms in biomedical research. Some companies have developed techniques in these areas that may have scientific merit to improve translation between species. In addition, technological improvements to existing or new processes, such as imaging and other translational biomarker technologies, could result in the refinement and utility for the number of animal research models necessary to improve the translation from non-clinical to clinical studies. There is an increasing push to focus on in vitro technologies such that employ human biospecimens, stem cell technologies and genome editing.
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It is our strategy to explore these in vitro technologies to refine and potentially reduce the utilization of animal models as these new methods become validated. For example, our Discovery and Safety Assessment businesses have programs to evaluate the utility of induced pluripotent stems cells, advanced in vitro models, artificial intelligence and machine learning in discovery and preclinical development. Successful commercialization of alternatives to traditional research models may not be sufficient to fully offset reduced sales or profits from research models. In addition, alternative research methods could decrease the need for future research models, and we may not be able to develop new products effectively or in a timely manner to replace any lost sales. Lastly, other companies or entities may develop research models with characteristics different than the ones that we produce, and which may be viewed as more desirable by some of our clients.
Negative attention from special interest groups may impair our business.
The products and services that we provide our clients are essential to the drug discovery, development and manufacturing processes, and a significant amount are mandated by law. Notwithstanding, certain special interest groups categorically object to the use of animals for valid research purposes. Historically, our core research model activities with rats, mice and other rodents have not been the subject of significant animal rights media attention. However, research activities with animals have been the subject of adverse attention, including shareholder proposals and attempts to disrupt air carriers from transporting research models, impacting the industry. This has included periodic demonstrations near facilities operated by us and at our annual meetings, as well as shareholder proposals we received for some of our past Annual Meetings of Shareholders. Any negative attention, threats or acts of vandalism directed against either our animal research activities or our third-party service providers, such as our airline carriers, in the future could impair our ability to operate our business efficiently.
Our debt level could adversely affect our business and growth prospects.
As of March 28, 2020, we had $2.4 billion of debt. Our debt could have significant adverse effects on our business, including making it more difficult for us to obtain additional financing on favorable terms; requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to the repayment of debt and the interest on this debt; limiting our ability to capitalize on significant business opportunities; and making us more vulnerable to rising interest rates. For additional information regarding our debt, please see Note 9, “Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations”, included in the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
The interest rate on our credit facility (Credit Facility), which matures in fiscal year 2023, is linked to LIBOR. As of March 28, 2020, amounts outstanding on our Credit Facility were $184.4 million on our term loan and $1.2 billion on our revolving credit facility, for which there is an aggregate available borrowing capacity of $2.05 billion. In 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the U.K. announced that it would phase out LIBOR as a benchmark by the end of 2021. It is unclear whether new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2021, or whether different benchmark rates used to price indebtedness will develop. If LIBOR ceases to exist, the method and rate used to calculate our interest rates and/or payments on our debt in the future may result in interest rates and/or payments that are higher than, or that do not otherwise correlate over time with, the interest rates and/or payments that would have been applicable to our obligations if LIBOR was available in its current form, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and liquidity. While we continue to take steps to mitigate the impact of the phase-out or replacement of LIBOR, such efforts may not prove successful. In addition, the overall financial market may be disrupted as a result of the phase-out or replacement of LIBOR. Disruption in the financial market could also have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and liquidity.
Costs increasing more rapidly than market prices could reduce profitability.
The cost of collecting, processing and testing blood products has risen significantly in recent years and will likely continue to increase. These cost increases are related to new and improved testing procedures, increased regulatory requirements related to blood safety, and higher staff and supply costs related to collecting and processing blood products. Competition and fixed price contracts may limit our ability to maintain existing operating margins. Some competitors have greater resources than us to sustain periods of marginally profitable or unprofitable sales. Costs increasing more rapidly than market prices may reduce profitability and may have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
The industries in which we operate are highly competitive.
The industries in which we operate are highly competitive. We compete for business with other CROs and blood product and therapeutic services companies, as well as internal discovery and development departments within our larger clients, who may have greater resources than ours. We also compete with universities and teaching hospitals for outsourced services. We compete on a variety of factors, including:
reputation for on-time quality performance;
reputation for regulatory compliance;
expertise and experience in multiple specialized areas;
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scope and breadth of service and product offerings across the drug discovery and development spectrum;
scope and breadth of service and product offerings across the manufacturing support spectrum;
ability to provide flexible and customized solutions to support our clients’ drug discovery, non-clinical development, and manufacturing support needs;
broad geographic availability (with consistent quality);
price/value, spend and flexibility;
technological and scientific expertise and efficient drug development processes;
quality of facilities;
financial stability;
size;
ability to acquire, process, analyze and report data in an accurate manner; and
accessibility of client data through secure portals.
If we do not compete successfully, our business will suffer. Increased competition might lead to price and other concessions that could adversely affect our operating results. The drug discovery and development services industry has continued to see a trend towards consolidation, particularly among the biotechnology companies, which are targets for each other and for large pharmaceutical companies. If this trend continues, it is likely to produce more competition among the larger companies and CROs generally, with respect to both clients and acquisition candidates. In addition, small, specialized entities considering entering the CRO industries will continue to find lower barriers to entry, and private equity firms may determine that there are opportunities to acquire and consolidate these companies, thus further increasing possible competition. More generally, our competitors or others might develop technologies, services or products that are more effective or commercially attractive than our current or future technologies, services or products, or that render our technologies, services or products less competitive or obsolete. If competitors introduce superior technologies, services or products and we cannot make enhancements to ours to remain competitive, our competitive position, and in turn our business, revenue and financial condition, would be materially and adversely affected. In the aggregate, these competitive pressures may affect the attractiveness of our technologies, services or products and could adversely affect our financial results.
Changes in U.S. and International Tax Law.
In 2017, significant U.S. tax law changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (U.S. Tax Reform) went into effect and reduced the U.S. federal statutory tax rate, broadened the corporate tax base through the elimination or reduction of deductions, exclusions and credits, limited the ability of U.S. corporations to deduct interest expense and allowed for the repatriation of foreign earnings to the U.S. with a 100% federal dividends received deduction prospectively. In addition, U.S. Tax Reform required a one-time transitional tax on foreign cash equivalents and previously unremitted earnings. Several of the new provisions enacted as part of U.S. Tax Reform still require clarification and guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department. These or other changes in U.S. tax laws could impact our profits, effective tax rate and cash flows.
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is aimed at providing emergency assistance and health care for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and generally supporting the U.S. economy went into effect. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security safeguardspayments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. We are unsuccessful,analyzing the different aspects of the CARES Act to determine the extent to which any specific provisions may impact us.
Additionally, the OECD, the European Commission (EC) and individual taxing jurisdictions have recently focused on issues related to the taxation of multinational corporations. The OECD released its comprehensive plan to create an agreed set of rules to address concerns regarding base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). This initiative resulted in proposed and enacted changes to tax laws in various countries including France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and the U.K. In addition, the OECD and EC and individual countries are examining how taxing rights should be allocated among countries considering the digital economy. Future changes to tax laws or interpretation of tax laws resulting from enacted laws could increase our effective tax rate, which would affect our profitability.
We receive substantial tax credits in Canada, from both the Canadian federal and Quebec governments, France and the U.K. Any reduction in the availability or amount of these tax credits or increase to tax rates due to tax law changes or outcomes of tax controversies could have a material adverse effect on our profits, cash flows and effective tax rate.
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Contract research services create a risk of liability.
As a CRO, we face a range of potential liabilities, which may include:
risks associated with errors or omissions in reporting of study detail in non-clinical studies that may lead to inaccurate reports, which may undermine the usefulness of a study or data from the study, or which may potentially advance studies absent the necessary support or inhibit studies from proceeding to the next level of testing;
risks associated with our possible failure to properly care for our clients’ property, such as research models and samples, study compounds, records, work in progress, other archived materials or goods and materials in transit, while in our possession;
risks that models in our breeding facilities or in facilities that we manage may be infected with diseases that may be harmful and even lethal to them or humans, despite preventive measures for the quarantine and handling of imported animals;
risks that we may have errors and omissions and/or product liabilities related to our products designed to conduct lot release testing of medical devices, injectable drugs, food, beverages and home and beauty products (primarily through our Microbial Solutions business), or in the testing of biologics and other services performed by our Biologics business, which could result in us or our clients failing to identify unsafe or contaminated materials; and
risk of transmitting dangerous infectious diseases, as a result of the failure of our screening and testing processes, or new pathogens that may be undetected by such processes.
While we attempt to mitigate these risks through a variety of methods, it is impossible to completely eradicate such risks. In our RMS business, we mitigate these risks to the best of our abilities through our regimen of animal testing, quarantine procedures and veterinary staff vigilance, through which we seek to control the exposure of animal related disease or infections. In our DSA and Manufacturing businesses, we attempt to reduce these risks by contractual risk transfer provisions entitling us to be indemnified by our clients and subject to a limitation of liability, by insurance maintained by our clients and/or by us and by various regulatory requirements we must follow in connection with our business.
Contractual risk transfer indemnifications generally do not protect us against liability arising from certain of our own actions, such as negligence or misconduct. We could be materially and adversely affected if we are required to pay damages or bear the costs of defending any claim that is outside any contractual indemnification provision, or if a party does not fulfill its indemnification obligations or the damage is beyond the scope or level of insurance coverage. We also often contractually indemnify our clients (subject to a limitation of liability), similar to the way they indemnify us, and we may be materially adversely affected if we have to fulfill our indemnity obligations. Furthermore, either we or a party required to indemnify us may not be able to maintain such insurance coverage (either at all or on terms acceptable to us).
Upgrading and integrating our business systems could result in implementation issues and business disruptions.
In recent years, we have been updating and consolidating systems and automating processes in many parts of our business with a variety of systems, including in connection with the integration of acquired businesses. The expansion and ongoing implementation of the systems may occur at a future date based on value to the business. In general, the process of planning and preparing for these types of integrated, wide-scale implementations is extremely complex and we are required to address a number of challenges, including information security assessment and remediation, data conversion, network and system cutover and user training. Problems in any of these areas could cause operational problems during implementation including delayed shipments, missed sales, billing errors and accounting errors.
The failure to successfully obtain, maintain and enforce intellectual property rights and defend against challenges to our intellectual property rights could adversely affect us.
Many of our services, products and processes rely on intellectual property. In some cases, that intellectual property is owned by another party and licensed to us, sometimes exclusively. To protect our intellectual property rights, we primarily rely upon trade secret law, confidentiality agreements and policies, invention assignments and other contractual arrangements, along with patent, copyright and trademark laws. Existing laws of certain countries outside of the United States in which we operate offer only limited protection, and these are subject to change at any time. In addition, the agreements upon which we rely to protect our intellectual property might be breached, or might not be fully enforceable. Our intellectual property rights might not prevent our competitors from independently developing intellectual property that is similar to or duplicative of ours. Also, enforcing our intellectual property rights might also require substantial time, money and oversight, and we might not be successful in enforcing our rights. If we are unable to obtain or maintain the proprietary rights to our intellectual property, if we are unable to prevent attempted infringement against our intellectual property, or if we are unable to defend against claims that we are infringing on another party’s intellectual property, we could sufferbe adversely affected. These adverse effects could include us having to abandon, alter or delay the deployment of products, services or processes that rely on such intellectual property;
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having to procure and pay for licenses from the holders of intellectual property rights that we seek to use; and having to pay damages, fines, court costs and attorney's fees in connection with intellectual property litigation.
Further, the drug discovery and development industry has a history of patent and other intellectual property litigation and these lawsuits will likely continue. Legal proceedings relating to intellectual property are expensive, take significant harm.time, and divert management’s attention from other business concerns, whether we win or lose. If we do not prevail in an infringement lawsuit brought against us, we may have to pay substantial damages, including treble damages, and we could be required to stop the infringing activity or obtain a license to use technology on unfavorable terms.
We may not be able to successfully develop and market new services and products.
We may seek to develop and market new services and products that complement or expand our existing business or service offerings. We believe our ability to in-license new technologies from third parties will be critical to our ability to offer new products and services to our clients. Our ability to gain access to technologies that we need for new products and services depends, in part, on our ability to convince inventors and their agents or assignees that we can successfully commercialize their inventions. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to identify new technologies of interest to our clients. Even if we are able to identify new technologies of interest, we may not be able to negotiate license agreements on acceptable terms, or at all. If we are unable to develop new services and products and/or create demand for those newly developed services and products, our future business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be adversely affected.
The decision by British voters to exit the European Union may adversely affect our business.
The first stage of the U.K.’s withdrawal from the European Union (“Brexit”) took place on January 31, 2020, when the U.K. left the European Union and entered a transition phase. During the transition phase, the U.K. needs to negotiate the terms of its future trading and other relationships with the European Union. The scope and timing of these negotiations have created significant uncertainty and continue to do so. The U.K. Prime Minister has said that a trade agreement needs to be reached by December 31, 2020. There is currently no mechanism to automatically extend the transition period, but there is a possibility that the transition period may be extended by agreement between the U.K. and the European Union.
Given the continuing uncertainty concerning the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the European Union, including the possibility that there may still be no negotiated agreement despite the results of the December 2019 general election, we have formed a committee (comprised of senior managers across our business functions) to address key risks among four main themes: (1) trade and customs, (2) employees and immigration, (3) strategy and business planning and (4) legislative changes. That committee will continue until the situation is clarified.
In the absence of a trade deal in the short to medium term, the U.K.’s trade with the European Union and the rest of the world would be subject to tariffs and duties set by the World Trade Organization. Additionally, the movement of goods between the U.K. and the remaining member states of the European Union will be subject to additional inspections and documentation checks, leading to possible delays at ports of entry and departure. These changes to the trading relationship between the U.K and European Union would likely result in increased cost of goods imported into and exported from the U.K. and may decrease the profitability of our U.K. and other operations. Additional currency volatility could drive a weaker British pound, which increases the cost of goods imported into our U.K. operations and may decrease the profitability of our U.K. operations. A weaker British pound versus the U.S. dollar also causes local currency results of our U.K. operations to be translated into fewer U.S. dollars during a reporting period. Although we are undertaking efforts to mitigate those risks within our control, a failure to adequately mitigate such risks or other factors outside our control could adversely affect our business, business opportunities, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We depend on key personnel and may not be able to retain these employees or recruit additional qualified personnel, which would harm our business.
Our success depends to a significant extent on the continued services of our senior management and other members of management. James C. Foster, our Chief Executive Officer and President since 1992 and Chairman since 2000, has held various positions with us for four decades. While we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Foster in 2018, most members of our senior management do not have employment agreements. If Mr. Foster or other members of senior management do not continue in their present positions, our business may be adversely impacted.
Because of the specialized scientific nature of our business, we are highly dependent upon attracting and retaining qualified scientific, technical and managerial personnel. While we have a strong record of employee retention, and we strive to reduce the impact of the potential loss of existing employees by having an established organizational talent review process that identifies successors and potential talent needs, there is still significant competition for qualified personnel in the veterinary, pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields. Therefore, we may not be able to attract and retain the qualified personnel necessary for the development of our business. The loss of the services of existing personnel, as well as the failure to recruit additional key scientific, technical and managerial personnel in a timely manner, could harm our business.
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Our quarterly operating results may vary, which could negatively affect the market price of our common stock.
Our results of operations in any quarter may vary from quarter to quarter and are influenced by the risks discussed above, as well as:
changes in the general global economy;
changes in the mix of our products and services;
cyclical buying patterns of our clients;
the financial performance of our venture capital investments; and
the occasional extra week (“53rd week”) that we recognize in a fiscal year (and fourth fiscal quarter thereof) due to our fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December.
We believe that operating results for any particular quarter are not necessarily a meaningful indication of future results. Nonetheless, fluctuations in our quarterly operating results could negatively affect the market price of our common stock.
Since we do not expect to pay any cash dividends for the foreseeable future, our shareholders will benefit from an investment in our common stock only if it appreciates in value.
We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and do not anticipate that we will pay any dividends to holders of our common stock for the foreseeable future. Any payment of cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, capital requirements, legal requirements, earnings and other factors. Consequently, our shareholders should not rely on dividends to receive a return on their investment.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information relating to the purchases of shares of our common stock during the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019.2020.
 
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 Plans or Programs
       (in thousands)
June 30, 2019 to July 27, 2019387
 $142.10
 
 $129,105
July 28, 2019 to August 24, 2019519
 133.28
 
 129,105
August 25, 2019 to September 28, 2019246
 131.01
 
 129,105
Total1,152
  
 
  
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 Plans or Programs
(in thousands)
December 29, 2019 to January 25, 2020—  $—  —  $129,105  
January 26, 2020 to February 22, 2020102,072  161.37  —  129,105  
February 23, 2020 to March 28, 202042,315  170.23  —  129,105  
Total144,387   —   
Our Board of Directors have authorized up to an aggregate amount of $1.3 billion for our stock repurchase program. During the three months ended SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, we did not repurchase any shares of common stock under our stock repurchase program or in open market trading. As of SeptemberMarch 28, 2019,2020, we had $129.1 million remaining on the authorized stock repurchase program.


Additionally, our stock-based compensation plans permit the netting of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance share units in order to satisfy individual statutory tax withholding requirements.
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Item 6. Exhibits
(a) ExhibitsDescription of Exhibits
10.1*+10.1+*
10.2+
10.3+31.1+
31.1+
31.2+
32.1+
101.INSeXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
+ Furnished herein.
* Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
May 7, 2020CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
November 6, 2019/s/ JAMES C. FOSTER
James C. Foster
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
November 6, 2019
May 7, 2020/s/ DAVID R. SMITH
David R. Smith
Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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