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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 20122013


¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 0-7491

MOLEX INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
36-2369491

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)


(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2222 Wellington Court, Lisle, Illinois 60532

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 969-4550

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  xþ    No  ¨o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  xþ    No  ¨o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer
xþ
Accelerated filer
¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
¨

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

On April 19, 2012,18, 2013, the following numbers of shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding:

Common Stock

95,560,076

Class A Common Stock

80,704,172

Class B Common Stock

94,255


Molex Incorporated

INDEX

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Common Stock95,560,076
Class A Common Stock82,043,788
Class B Common Stock94,255
 


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Molex Incorporated

INDEX


Page
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

 
 3 
 4 
 
 5 
 6 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 15 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 27 

Controls and Procedures
 28 

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings29 

 
 29 

Item 6.

Exhibits30 

SIGNATURES

31 

Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

 

Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

 

Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

 

Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

 



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PART I


Item 1.    Financial Statements


Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

   Mar. 31,
2012
  June 30,
2011
 
   (Unaudited)    
ASSETS   

Current assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $608,809   $532,599  

Marketable securities

   13,654    13,947  

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $39,970 and $42,297, respectively

   724,141    811,449  

Inventories

   546,909    535,953  

Deferred income taxes

   125,807    129,158  

Other current assets

   39,454    32,239  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   2,058,774    2,055,345  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   1,126,467    1,168,448  

Goodwill

   161,143    149,452  

Non-current deferred income taxes

   41,434    38,178  

Other assets

   175,795    186,429  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $3,563,613   $3,597,852  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current liabilities:

   

Current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings

  $100,976   $119,764  

Accounts payable

   314,999    359,812  

Accrued expenses:

   

Accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan

   177,338    182,460  

Income taxes payable

   49,737    2,383  

Other

   210,115    217,628  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   853,165    882,047  

Other non-current liabilities

   20,870    23,879  

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

   91,284    100,866  

Long-term debt

   155,128    222,794  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   1,120,447    1,229,586  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

   

Stockholders’ equity:

   

Common stock

   11,351    11,285  

Additional paid-in capital

   703,781    674,494  

Retained earnings

   2,511,045    2,408,083  

Treasury stock

   (1,112,567  (1,106,039

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   329,556    380,443  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   2,443,166    2,368,266  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $3,563,613   $ 3,597,852  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 


 March 31,
2013
 June 30,
2012
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$702,786
 $637,417
Marketable securities10,145
 14,830
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $38,530 and $37,876, respectively657,447
 751,279
Inventories544,633
 531,825
Income taxes receivable18,628
 
Deferred income taxes38,601
 110,789
Other current assets30,015
 33,098
Total current assets2,002,255
 2,079,238
Property, plant and equipment, net1,135,637
 1,150,549
Goodwill191,551
 160,986
Non-current deferred income taxes49,095
 50,038
Other assets183,288
 170,692
Total assets$3,561,826
 $3,611,503
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:   
Current portion of short-term borrowings and long-term debt$88,725
 $104,933
Accounts payable301,536
 355,491
Accrued expenses:   
Accrued liability for unauthorized activities in Japan
 184,177
Income taxes payable
 35,360
Other225,592
 212,035
Total current liabilities615,853
 891,996
Other non-current liabilities17,381
 18,174
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits92,020
 115,176
Long-term debt315,000
 150,032
Total liabilities1,040,254
 1,175,378
Commitments and contingencies
 
Stockholders’ equity:   
Common stock11,434
 11,361
Paid-in capital742,008
 711,394
Retained earnings2,609,443
 2,539,931
Treasury stock(1,119,249) (1,112,956)
Accumulated other comprehensive income277,936
 286,395
Total stockholders’ equity2,521,572
 2,436,125
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,561,826
 $3,611,503
See accompanying notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Net revenue

  $837,080   $874,531   $2,630,663   $2,673,668  

Cost of sales

   581,904    613,917    1,819,822    1,866,933  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   255,176    260,614    810,841    806,735  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

   163,853    159,448    496,151    475,548  

Unauthorized activities in Japan

   2,521    2,855    8,166    11,110  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   166,374    162,303    504,317    486,658  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from operations

   88,802    98,311    306,524    320,077  

Interest (expense) income, net

   (1,212  (1,726  (4,697  (4,849

Other income

   1,561    1,325    3,319    5,766  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income (expense), net

   349    (401  (1,378  917  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   89,151    97,910    305,146    320,994  

Income taxes

   24,268    29,765    95,730    99,462  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $64,883   $68,145   $209,416   $221,532  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

     

Basic

  $0.37   $0.39   $1.19   $1.27  

Diluted

  $0.36   $0.39   $1.18   $1.26  

Dividends declared per share

  $0.2000   $0.1750   $0.6000   $0.5025  

Average common shares outstanding:

     

Basic

   176,164    174,957    175,830    174,666  

Diluted

   178,134    176,449    177,152    175,678  

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Net revenue$852,858
 $837,080
 $2,737,514
 $2,630,663
Cost of sales604,326
 581,904
 1,931,395
 1,819,822
Gross profit248,532
 255,176
 806,119
 810,841
Selling, general and administrative167,384
 163,853
 511,533
 496,151
Unauthorized activities in Japan21,210
 2,521
 25,398
 8,166
Total operating expenses188,594
 166,374
 536,931
 504,317
Income from operations59,938
 88,802
 269,188
 306,524
Interest (expense) income, net(1,582) (1,212) (3,525) (4,697)
Other income (expense)265
 1,561
 (1,690) 3,319
Total other (expense) income, net(1,317) 349
 (5,215) (1,378)
Income before income taxes58,621
 89,151
 263,973
 305,146
Income taxes13,854
 24,268
 77,498
 95,730
Net income$44,767
 $64,883
 $186,475
 $209,416
Earnings per share:       
Basic$0.25
 $0.37
 $1.05
 $1.19
Diluted$0.25
 $0.36
 $1.04
 $1.18
Dividends declared per share$0.2200
 $0.2000
 $0.6600
 $0.6000
Average common shares outstanding:       
Basic177,527
 176,164
 177,102
 175,830
Diluted179,652
 178,134
 179,031
 177,152
See accompanying notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Net income$44,767
 $64,883
 $186,475
 $209,416
Foreign currency translation adjustments(37,220) 18,577
 (15,510) (46,982)
Postretirement medical benefits, net of tax(2,565) 
 6,380
 
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax(710) 1,339
 707
 (1,642)
Unrealized investment gain (loss), net of tax543
 88
 (36) (2,263)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(39,952) 20,004
 (8,459) (50,887)
Total comprehensive income$4,815
 $84,887
 $178,016
 $158,529
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Molex Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011 

Operating activities:

   

Net income

  $209,416   $221,532  

Add non-cash items included in net income:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   179,664    181,716  

Share-based compensation

   17,248    17,009  

Other non-cash items

   8,914    17,719  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

   

Accounts receivable

   71,833    (2,143

Inventories

   (20,896  (43,112

Accounts payable

   (38,382  (63,725

Other current assets and liabilities

   (4,747  3,903  

Other assets and liabilities

   7,328    (5,968
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash provided from operating activities

   430,378    326,931  

Investing activities:

   

Capital expenditures

   (149,427  (196,915

Acquisitions

   (24,000  (18,847

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

   3,373    1,460  

Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities

   8,348    5,568  

Purchases of marketable securities

   (8,881  (6,062

Other investing activities

   11,000    (196
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash used for investing activities

   (159,587  (214,992

Financing activities:

   

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

   75,000    85,000  

Payments on revolving credit facility

   (255,000  (20,000

Proceeds from short-term loans and current portion of long-term debt

   —      28,856  

Payments on short-term loans and current portion of long-term debt

   (53,615  (31,843

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

   150,000    —    

Payments of long-term debt

   (479  (47,908

Cash dividends paid

   (105,375  (83,766

Exercise of stock options

   6,867    5,935  

Other financing activities

   (3,199  (2,990
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash used for financing activities

   (185,801  (66,716

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   (8,780  26,221  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   76,210    71,444  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   532,599    376,352  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $608,809   $447,796  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Nine Months Ended
 March 31,
 2013 2012
Operating activities:   
Net income$186,475
 $209,416
Add non-cash items included in net income:   
Depreciation and amortization176,445
 179,664
Share-based compensation22,045
 17,248
Other non-cash items1,356
 8,914
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable80,152
 71,833
Inventories(23,751) (20,896)
Accounts payable(41,703) (38,382)
Other current assets and liabilities21,633
 (4,747)
Unauthorized activities in Japan(165,813) 
Other assets and liabilities(22,349) 7,328
Cash provided from operating activities234,490
 430,378
Investing activities:   
Capital expenditures(203,985) (149,427)
Acquisitions(55,299) (24,000)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment15,189
 3,373
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities12,722
 8,348
Purchases of marketable securities(7,959) (8,881)
Insurance proceeds and other investing activities9,962
 11,000
Cash used for investing activities(229,370) (159,587)
Financing activities:   
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, short-term loans and debt441,401
 75,000
Payments on revolving credit facility, short-term loans and debt(277,434) (308,615)
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 149,521
Cash dividends paid(116,706) (105,375)
Exercise of stock options9,894
 6,867
Other financing activities(3,233) (3,199)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities53,922
 (185,801)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash6,327
 (8,780)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents65,369
 76,210
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period637,417
 532,599
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$702,786
 $608,809
See accompanying notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Molex Incorporated

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1

(Unaudited)

. Basis of Presentation

1.
Basis of Presentation

Molex Incorporated (together with its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires, “we,” “us,” and “our”) manufactures electronic components, including electrical and fiber optic interconnection products and systems, switches and integrated products in 4041 manufacturing locations in 1615 countries.


The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period have been included. Operating results for the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2012.2013. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 20112012 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011.2012. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011.

2012.


The preparation of the unaudited financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions related to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. Significant estimates and assumptions are used in the estimation of income taxes, pension and retiree health care benefit obligations,other post retirement benefits, stock options, accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan, allowances for accounts receivable and inventory and impairment reviews for goodwill, intangible and other long-lived assets. Estimates are revised periodically. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Material subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed through the report issuance date.


2. Unauthorized Activities in Japan

2.
Unauthorized Activities in Japan

As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011,2010, we investigated unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Co., Ltd. Based on the results of the completed investigation, we recorded an accrued liability of $165.8$165.8 million for accounting purposes for the effect of unauthorized activities pending the resolution of the legal proceedingsactivities. As reported in Note 14.

We believe these12, the litigation settled on February 15, 2013. Pursuant to the settlement, Molex paid Mizuho Bank (Mizuho) ¥17.0 billion ($182.8 million) and Mizuho agreed to dismiss the district court proceedings, release restrictions held since 2010 on Molex cash accounts of approximately $4.5 million and release Molex from any future claims relating to the unauthorized activitiesloans and related losses occurred from at least as early as 1988 through 2010. Theprovisional attachments.


As of the settlement date, the accrued liability for these unauthorized activities was $177.3$158.1 million as of March 31, 2012,, including $11.5$7.7 million in cumulative foreign currency translation, which was recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. Toincome, net of tax. We recognized a net loss of $21.2 million ($13.5 million after-tax) during the extent we prevail inthird quarter of fiscal 2013, representing amounts related to the settlement not havingpreviously accrued and recognition of investment assets worth approximately $4.2 million related to pay all or any portion of the unauthorized loans ($165.8 million), we would recognize a gain. In addition, we have a contingent liability of $49.5 million for other loan-related expenses, interest expense and delay damages on the outstanding unauthorized loans.

activities.


Unauthorized activities in Molex Japan for the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 represent the net loss on the settlement and 2011 represent investigative and legal fees.


3. Acquisitions

3.
Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairments

On June 30, 2010 we completed a multi-year restructuring plan designed to reduce costs and to improve return on invested capital in connection with a new global organization that was effective July 1, 2007. A majority of the plan related to facilities located in North America, Europe and Japan and, in general, the movement of manufacturing activities from these plants to lower-cost facilities.

Changes in the restructuring accrual balance are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Balance at June 30, 2011

  $14,049  

Cash payments

   (752

Non-cash related costs

   (569
  

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2011

  $12,728  

Cash payments

   (806

Non-cash related costs

   (353
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

  $11,569  

Cash payments

   (585

Non-cash related costs

   95  
  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

  $11,079  
  

 

 

 

4.Acquisitions

During the second quarter of fiscal 2012,2013, we completed an asset purchase ofacquired Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC, a specialty wire and cablemedical electronics company, for $24.0$55.3 million, net of cash acquired, and have recorded goodwill of $12.3 million.$31.6 million. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analysis is completed and additional information about the fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available.


During the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2011,2012, we completed an asset acquisitionpurchase of an active opticalTemp-Flex Cable, Inc., a specialty wire and cable businesscompany, for $24.6$24.0 million and have recorded goodwill of $14.6 million. The purchase price includes contingent consideration up to $5.8$12.3 million payable through fiscal 2013 upon the seller meeting certain criteria.. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is complete.

5.Earnings Per Share



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4. Earnings Per Share

A reconciliation of the basic average common shares outstanding to diluted average common shares outstanding is as follows (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 

Net income

  $64,883    $68,145    $209,416    $221,532  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic average common shares outstanding

   176,164     174,957     175,830     174,666  

Effect of dilutive stock options

   1,970     1,492     1,322     1,012  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

   178,134     176,449     177,152     175,678  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

  $0.37    $0.39    $1.19    $1.27  

Diluted

  $0.36    $0.39    $1.18    $1.26  

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Net income$44,767
 $64,883
 $186,475
 $209,416
Basic average common shares outstanding177,527
 176,164
 177,102
 175,830
Effect of dilutive stock options2,125
 1,970
 1,929
 1,322
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding179,652
 178,134
 179,031
 177,152
Earnings per share:       
Basic$0.25
 $0.37
 $1.05
 $1.19
Diluted$0.25
 $0.36
 $1.04
 $1.18

Excluded from the computations above were anti-dilutive shares of 2.43.6 million and 5.23.2 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013, respectively, compared with 3.32.4 million and 6.65.2 million for the same prior year periods.

6.Comprehensive Income

Total comprehensive income is summarized as follows (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012   2011  2012  2011 

Net income

  $64,883    $68,145   $209,416   $221,532  

Translation adjustments

   17,643     32,710    (48,632  118,721  

Pension liability remeasurement

   —       —      —      11,824  

Unrealized investment gain (loss)

   2,361     (3,058  (2,255  (2,268
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  $84,887    $97,797   $158,529   $349,809  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

7.Inventories


5. Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market. Inventories, net of allowances, consist of the following (in thousands):

   Mar. 31,
2012
   June 30,
2011
 

Raw materials

  $91,996    $91,362  

Work in process

   149,216     143,888  

Finished goods

   305,697     300,703  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total inventories

  $546,909    $535,953  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

8.Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

 March 31,
2013
 June 30,
2012
Raw materials$84,617
 $84,536
Work in process160,646
 145,610
Finished goods299,370
 301,679
Total inventories$544,633
 $531,825

6. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

The components of pension benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Service cost

  $1,381   $451   $4,143   $3,099  

Interest cost

   2,123    487    6,369    2,941  

Expected return on plan assets

   (2,166  (472  (6,498  (2,756

Amortization of prior service cost

   65    13    195    79  

Recognized actuarial losses

   290    893    870    2,679  

Amortization of transition obligation

   10    9    30    27  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Benefit cost

  $1,703   $1,381   $5,109   $6,069  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Service cost$1,627
 $1,381
 $4,881
 $4,143
Interest cost2,060
 2,123
 6,180
 6,369
Expected return on plan assets(2,272) (2,166) (6,816) (6,498)
Amortization of prior service cost65
 65
 195
 195
Recognized actuarial losses681
 290
 2,043
 870
Amortization of transition obligation10
 10
 30
 30
Other income(59) 
 (177) 
Benefit cost$2,112
 $1,703
 $6,336
 $5,109


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The components of retiree health care benefit cost are as follows (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Service cost

  $274   $342   $822   $1,026  

Interest cost

   586    617    1,758    1,851  

Amortization of prior service cost

   (516  (516  (1,548  (1,548

Recognized actuarial losses

   82    333    246    999  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Benefit cost

  $426   $776   $1,278   $2,328  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

9.Debt

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Service cost$39
 $274
 $397
 $822
Interest cost140
 586
 822
 1,758
Amortization of prior service cost(2,572) (516) (3,604) (1,548)
Recognized actuarial (gains) losses(65) 82
 (423) 246
Benefit cost$(2,458) $426
 $(2,808) $1,278

Effective December 31, 2012, we amended a postretirement medical benefits plan in the United States to cap subsidies provided to plan participants retiring after January 31, 2013. We remeasured the postretirement medical benefits liability, resulting in a $14.0 million reduction in the liability with the offset to other comprehensive income, net of tax. The benefit of the remeasured liability will be recognized over a 27 month period, which is the average time until the remaining active participants in the plan are retirement eligible.

7. Debt

Total debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

   Average
Interest Rate
  Maturity   March 31,
2012
   June 30,
2011
 

Long-term debt:

       

Private Placement

   2.91 – 4.28  2016 – 2021    $150,000    $—    

U.S. Credit Facility

   1.74  2016     5,000     185,000  

Unsecured bonds and term loans

   1.31-1.65  2012 – 2013     36,144     89,342  

Other debt

   Varies    2012 – 2013     1,193     1,528  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

      192,337     275,870  

Less current portion of long-term debt:

       

Unsecured bonds and term loans

   1.31-1.65    36,144     52,156  

Other debt

   Varies      1,065     920  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current portion

      155,128     222,794  

Short-term borrowings

       

Overdraft loan

   1.98  2012     60,320     62,060  

Other short-term borrowings

   Varies      3,447     4,628  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total short-term borrowings

      63,767     66,688  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total debt

     $256,104    $342,558  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

On

 Average
Interest
Rate
 Calendar
Year
Maturity
 March 31,
2013
 June 30,
2012
Long-term debt:       
Private Placement3.59% 2016 – 2021 $150,000
 $150,000
U.S. Credit Facility1.70% 2016 165,000
 
Unsecured bonds and term loansN/A
 2013 
 37,556
Other debtVaries
 2013 – 2014 617
 1,091
Total long-term debt    315,617
 188,647
Less current portion of long-term debt:       
Unsecured bonds and term loansN/A
   
 37,556
Other debtVaries
   617
 1,059
Long-term debt, less current portion    315,000
 150,032
Short-term borrowings:       
Overdraft loans0.68% 2013 84,655
 62,645
Other short-term borrowingsVaries
   3,453
 3,673
Total short-term borrowings    88,108
 66,318
Total debt    $403,725
 $254,965

In September 2012, Molex Japan entered into three overdraft loans totaling ¥11.0 billion, with one-year terms and fluctuating interest rates based on interbank offered rates plus a spread ranging from 40 basis points to 70 basis points. At March 31, 2013, the outstanding balances of the overdraft loans, which require full repayment by the end of the terms if not renewed, approximated $84.7 million.

In August 18, 2011, we issued senior notes pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement (the Agreement) totaling $150.0$150.0 million through an unregistered, private placement of debt (the Private Placement). The Private Placement consists of three $50.0$50.0 million series notes: Series A with an interest rate of 2.91% matures onin August 18, 2016; Series B with an interest rate of 3.59% matures onin August 18, 2018; and Series C with an interest rate of 4.28% matures onin August 18, 2021. The Note Purchase Agreement contains customary covenants regarding liens, debt, substantial asset sales and mergers. The Note Purchase Agreement also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and interest rate coverage. As of March 31, 2012,2013, we were in compliance with these covenants and the balance of the senior notes was $150.0 million.

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In March 2010, Molex Japan entered into a ¥3.0 billion syndicated term loan for three years, with an interest rate equivalent to six month Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate plus 75 basis points and scheduled principal payments of ¥0.5 billion every six months. The loan matured and was repaid during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

In June 2009, we entered into a $195.0$195.0 million unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility in the United States (the U.S. Credit Facility), amended in January 2010, September 2010, and March 2011 and December 2012, that was initially scheduled to mature in June 2012 (the U.S. Credit Facility).2012. In connection with the September 2010 amendment, we increased the credit line on the U.S. Credit Facility to $270.0 million.$270.0 million. In March 2011, we further amended the U.S. Credit Facility to increase the credit line to $350.0$350.0 million and extend the term to March 2016. Borrowings under the U.S. Credit Facility bear interest at a fluctuating interest rate (based on London InterBankInterbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable percentage based on our consolidated leverage. The applicable percentage was 150 basis points as of March 31, 2012.2013. The agreement governing the U.S. Credit Facility contains customary covenants regarding liens, debt, substantial asset sales and mergers, dividends and investments. The U.S. Credit Facility also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage. As of March 31, 2012,2013, we were in compliance with these covenants and had outstanding borrowings of $5.0 million.

In March 2012, Molex Japan renewed a ¥5.0 billion overdraft loan, with a six month term and an interest rate of approximately 1.98%$165.0 million. At March 31, 2012, the balance of the overdraft loan, which requires full repayment by the end of the term if not renewed, approximated $60.3 million.

In March 2010, Molex Japan entered into a ¥3.0 billion syndicated term loan for three years, with interest rates equivalent to the six month Tokyo InterBank Offered Rate plus 75 basis points and scheduled principal payments of ¥0.5 billion every six months. At March 31, 2012, the balance of the syndicated term loan approximated $12.0 million, which is classified as current.

In September 2009, Molex Japan issued unsecured bonds totaling ¥10.0 billion with a term of three years, an interest rate of approximately 1.65% and scheduled principal payments of ¥1.6 billion every six months. At March 31, 2012, the outstanding balance of the unsecured bonds approximated $24.1 million, which is classified as current.

Certain assets, including equipment, secure a portion of our long-term debt.


Principal payments on long-term debt obligations are due as follows as of March 31, 20122013 (in thousands):

Year one

  $37,209  

Year two

   128  

Year three

   —    

Year four

   —    

Year five

   55,000  

Thereafter

   100,000  
  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt obligations

  $192,337  
  

 

 

 

Year one$617
Year two
Year three165,000
Year four50,000
Year five
Thereafter100,000
Total long-term debt obligations$315,617

We had available lines of credit totaling $421.6$290.1 million at March 31, 2012,2013, including $345.0$185.0 million available on the U.S. Credit Facility. The lines of credit expire between 20122013 and 2021.

2016.

8. Income Taxes

10.
Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 27.2%23.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2013, reflecting the mix of earnings in tax jurisdictions with tax rates less than the U.S. federal tax rate of 35.0% and a larger impact of discrete benefits for the quarter. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded income tax expense of $13.9 million which was net of a $3.1 million benefit predominantly from the retroactive reinstatement of the U.S. research and development credit by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Excluding the impact of the settlement of unauthorized activities in Japan, the effective tax rate was 26.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 was 29.4%.


The effective tax rate was 27.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 30.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2011.. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded a one-time charge of $1.6$1.6 million for the cumulative effect of a reduction in future tax benefits from deferred tax assets in Shanghai due to a decrease in the Shanghai corporate tax rate. We also recorded a one-time benefit of $4.6$4.6 million from releasing valuation allowances no longer required on net operating losses recorded in certain foreign jurisdictions.

The effective tax rate for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 was 31.4%.


We are subject to tax in U.S. federal, state and foreign tax jurisdictions. We have substantially completed allThe examinations of U.S. federal income tax mattersreturns for tax years through 2007.2007, 2008 and 2009 were completed during fiscal 2012. The tax years 2008 and after2010 through 2012 remain open to examination by all major taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject.


It is our practice to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in tax expense. As of March 31, 2012,2013, there were no material interest or penalty amounts to accrue.



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9. Fair Value Measurements

11.
Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes our financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2012,2013, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

   Total
Measured
at Fair
Value
   Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets

(Level 1)
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Available for sale and trading securities

  $26,366    $26,366    $—      $—    

Derivative financial instruments, net

   7,480     —       7,480     —    

 Total
Measured
at Fair
Value
 Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Available-for-sale and trading securities$26,000
 $26,000
 $
 $
Derivative financial instruments, net2,256
 
 2,256
 

We determine the fair value of our marketable and available for saleavailable-for-sale securities based on quoted market prices (Level 1). We generally use derivatives for hedging purposes pursuant to ASC 815-10, which are valued based on Level 2 inputs in the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our derivative financial instruments is determined by a mark-to-market valuation based on forward curves using observable market prices.


The carrying value of our long-term debt approximates fair value.

12.Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities


10. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We use derivative instruments to manage our foreign exchange and commodity cost exposures. All derivative instruments are recognized at fair value in other current assets or liabilities.


Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments


We use one-month foreign currency forward contracts (forward contracts) to offset the impact of exchange rate volatility on certain assets and liabilities, including intercompany receivables and payables denominated in non-functional currencies. These forward contracts have not been designated as hedges, and the gains or losses on these forward contracts, along with the offsetting losses or gains due to the fluctuation of exchange rates on the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, are recognized in other income (expense). income. The notional amounts of the forward contracts were $222.3$269.9 million and $175.6$223.3 million at March 31, 20122013 and June 30, 2011,2012, respectively, with corresponding fair values of a $0.2$0.2 million asset at March 31, 20122013 and a $2.7$2.6 million asset at June 30, 2011.

2012.


Cash Flow Hedges

We use derivatives


During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we expanded our hedge program to include foreign currency forward contracts to hedge a portion of our cash flow exposure to fluctuations in the form of call options to hedgeChinese renminbi versus the variability of gold and copper costs.U.S. dollar. These derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and hedge approximately 60%target up to 70% of our planned gold and copper purchases.projected U.S. dollar denominated third party sales from a subsidiary based in China. Gains and losses of the effective hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and reclassified to cost of sales during the period the third party sales occur. The notional amount of the forward contracts was $15.0 million at March 31, 2013, with an immaterial corresponding fair value at March 31, 2013. These forward contracts have maturities of 12 months or less.

We use derivatives in the form of call options to hedge the variability of gold and copper prices. These derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and hedge approximately 60% of our planned gold and copper purchases. Gains and losses of the effective hedges are recorded as a component of AOCI and reclassified to cost of sales during the period the product containing the commodity is sold. The fair values of the call options were $7.5$2.1 million and $7.8$4.4 million at March 31, 20122013 and June 30, 2011,2012, respectively. These call options have maturities of 12 months or less.

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For the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 and 2011,2012, the impact to accumulated other comprehensive incomeAOCI and earnings from cash flow hedges before taxes follows (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012   2011  2012  2011 

Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in AOCI

   $2,060     $ (2,105  $ (2,527  $ 1,968  

Gain reclassified into earnings

   699     2,233    6,108    4,237  

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
  March 31, March 31,
  2013 2012 2013 2012
Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in AOCI $361
 1,560
 $6,539
 (9,504)
Realized (loss) gain reclassified into earnings (1,468) 500
 (5,509) 6,978

At March 31, 2012, $2.62013, $3.5 million is expected to be reclassified from AOCI to cost of sales within the next 12 months.

13.New Accounting Pronouncements

months.


11. New Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011,March 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830). This ASU updates accounting guidance related to foreign currency matters and resolves the diversity in practice about what guidance applies to the release of cumulative translation adjustment into net income. The new guidance is effective for us beginning July 1, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). The guidance requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. The new guidance is effective for us beginning July 1, 2013. The new guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In July 2012, the FASB issued updated guidance on the periodic testing of goodwillintangible assets for impairment. ThisThe guidance will allow companies to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that goodwillthe indefinite-lived intangible asset might be impaired and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwillquantitative impairment test as required under current accounting standards. Thisguidance. The new guidance is effective for us beginning July 1, 2012,2013, with early adoption permitted. ThisThe new guidance willis not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU)ASU No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). This newThe guidance requires the components of net income and other comprehensive income to be either presented in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. This newThe guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of stockholders’ equity. While the new guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under current accounting guidance. This new guidance is effective for us forWe adopted ASU 2011-05 in the first quarter ended September 30, 2012of fiscal 2013 and will amend our presentation of the componentspresent a separate statement of comprehensive income.

14.Contingencies


12. Contingencies

We are currently a party to various legal proceedings, claims and investigations including those disclosed in this note.below. While management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially adversely impactaffect our financial position, or overall trends in operations, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or other events could occur. If one or more unfavorable final outcomesoutcome were to occur, then there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact.

our business could be materially and adversely affected.


Employment and Benefits Litigation


In 2009, Molex Automotive SARL (MAS), decided to close a facility it operated in Villemur-sur-Tarn, France. MAS submitted a social plan to MAS’s labor representatives providing for payments to approximately 280 terminated employees. This social plan was adopted by MAS in 2009 and payments were made to those employees until September 2010. In September 2010, former employees of MAS who were covered under the social plan filed suit against MAS and AGS (a state fund for wage guarantee) in the Toulouse Labor Court, requesting additional compensation. The total amount sought by the former employees is approximately €24.0€24.0 million ($32.0 million) ($30.7 million). Molex International initiated liquidation of MAS, and pursuant to a court proceeding, a liquidator was appointed in November 2010. One of the liquidator’s responsibilities is to assess and respond to the lawsuits involving MAS. In June 2011, the former employees of MAS noticed Molex Incorporated (Molex) as a defendant to the Toulouse Labor Court proceedings. In their court submission, the former employees claim that Molex was a co-employer of the former employees and

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thus jointly liable for any additional compensation the court awards. The former employees also claim that there was no economic justification for their dismissal, that MAS decided to close the facility before it consulted with the employees and their representatives and that MAS did not adequately comply with its obligation to assist the terminated employees in obtaining alternative employment. The liquidator has filed a submission on behalf of MAS and argues that the dismissal was economically justified, that the former employees have not proven the damages they are seeking but nonetheless Molex was co-employer and thus liable for any additional payments that may be awarded to the former employees. AGS filed its submission, adopting essentially the same substantive position as the liquidator on the dismissal of the former employees but arguing that Molex was the employer.


Molex filed its briefs in reply on January 6, 2012 arguing the plaintiff’s claims be dismissed. In the reply briefs, Molex argued it was not the co-employer of the plaintiffs and the court should find that it lacks jurisdiction over Molex to hear the dispute. In the alternative, Molex argued there was no breach of the information consultation process with the employees and their representatives, the dismissals were valid and based on economic grounds, MAS complied with its redeployment obligations and requested that the court dismiss the claims for damages. Molex also argued if the court were to award compensation, then any judgment against Molex be several but not jointly with MAS and the amount awarded to plaintiffs not exceed six months’ salary, approximately €2.0€2.0 million ($2.7 million) ($2.6 million).


On February 24, 2012, the five employees who fall within the executive section submitted a reply brief and requested a postponement of the March 5, 2012 court date. The court granted the request and rescheduled separate court dates in 2012 for each plaintiff as follows:plaintiff. On June 25, July 9, September 24, October 8 and December 17.

2012, one plaintiff withdrew his claims against Molex. On April 5, 2012,March 7, 2013, the Toulouse Labor Court held a hearing forheard arguments regarding whether it has jurisdiction over Molex with respect to three of the otherexecutive section plaintiffs and has set June 17, 2013 to issue its decision. On April 3, 2013, the Toulouse Appellate Court heard arguments as to whether the Toulouse Labor Court has jurisdiction over Molex with respect to the remaining executive section plaintiff and is expected to issue its decision on May 16, 2013.


On February 7, 2013, the Toulouse Appellate Court affirmed the Toulouse Labor Court ruling that it has jurisdiction over Molex with respect to the 190 employees who fall within the industry section, andsection. Molex intends to appeal this decision to the parties presented their arguments regarding whetherFrench Supreme Court (Court of Cassation).

On March 29, 2012, Molex received notice that the court has jurisdiction over Molex. The court adjourned the hearing to consider the question of jurisdiction over Molex and will issue the results of its consideration on June 28, 2012. In addition, the liquidator has filed an action against Molex in the Commercial Court of Paris claiming itMolex is responsible for the liabilities of MAS that remain as a result of the liquidation.

The liquidator alleged that Molex acted as de facto manager of MAS and mismanaged MAS. Although the liabilities are currently estimated at €1.9 million ($2.4 million), future liabilities of MAS may also include any amounts successfully awarded to plaintiffs in their lawsuits against MAS (described above). Molex filed a brief opposing the liquidator’s claims.


We intend to vigorously contest the attempt by the former employees to seek additional compensation from Molex and the liquidator’s attempt to hold Molex responsible for the liabilities of MAS.


Molex Japan Co., Ltd


As we previously reported in our fiscal 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we launched an investigation into unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Co., Ltd. in April 2010. We learned that an individual working in Molex Japan’s finance group obtained unauthorized loans from third party lenders, that included in at least one instance the attempted unauthorized pledge of Molex Japan facilities as security, in Molex Japan’s name that were used to cover losses resulting from unauthorized trading, including margin trading, in Molex Japan’s name. We also learned that the individual misappropriated funds from Molex Japan’s accounts to cover losses from unauthorized trading. The individual admitted to forging documentation in arranging and concealing the transactions. We retained outside legal counsel, and they retained forensic accountants, to investigate the matter. The investigation has been completed.


On August 31, 2010, Mizuho Bank (Mizuho), which holdsheld the unauthorized loans, filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court requesting the court to find Molex Japan liable for the payment of the outstanding unauthorized loans and to enter a judgment for such payment. Mizuho is claiming paymentIn November 2012, court-supervised settlement discussions commenced and on February 15, 2013, the parties settled the litigation. The principle balance of outstanding principal borrowings of ¥3the unauthorized loans was ¥15.0 billion ($36.2 million), ¥5 billion ($60.3 million), ¥5 billion ($60.3 million) ($158.1 million) and ¥2 billion ($24.1 million),the contingent liability for other loan-related expenses, of approximately ¥106 million ($1.3 million) and interest expenses and delay damages ofwas approximately ¥4.0¥6.0 billion ($48.3 million) ($64.2 million) as of March 31, 2012. On October 13, 2010,the settlement date. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Molex Japan filed a written answer requesting the courtagreed to pay Mizuho ¥17.0 billion ($182.8 million) and Mizuho agreed to dismiss the complaintdistrict court proceedings, release restrictions held since 2010 on Molex cash accounts of approximately $4.5 million and subsequently both parties have submitted additional briefs and witness statementsrelease Molex from any future claims related to the court. The court has scheduled two hearing dates, May 9 and May 16, 2012, for witness examinations. We intend to vigorously contest the enforceability of the outstanding unauthorized loans and any attempt by the lender to obtain payment.provisional attachments. See Note 2 for accounting treatment of the accrual for unauthorized activities in Japan.

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As we reported on April 29, 2011, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) has(SEC) informed us that the SEC hasthey issued a formal order of private investigation in connection with the unauthorized activities in Molex Japan. We are fully cooperating with the SEC’s investigation.

15.Segments and Related Information

Our


13. Segments and Related Information

We have two global reportable segments consist of thesegments: Connector and Custom & Electrical segments:

Electrical. The reportable segments represent an aggregation of three operating segments.


The Connector segment designs and manufactures products for high-speed, high-density, high signal-integrity applications for the telecommunications, infotech and mobile devices markets as well as fine-pitch, low-profile connectors for the consumer and commercial markets.market. It also designs and manufactures products that withstand environments such as heat, cold, dust, dirt, liquid and vibration for automotive and other transportation applications.

The Custom & Electrical segment designs and manufactures integrated and customizable electronic components including connectors, across all industries that provide original, differentiated solutions to customer requirements. It also leverages expertise in the use of signal, power and interface technology in industrial automation and other harsh environment applications.


Information by segment is summarized as follows (in thousands):

   Connector   Custom &
Electrical
   Corporate
& Other
  Total 

For the three months ended:

       

March 31, 2012:

       

Revenues from external customers

  $583,364    $253,629    $87   $837,080  

Income (loss) from operations

   76,268     39,741     (27,207  88,802  

Depreciation & amortization

   47,838     6,696     3,955    58,489  

Capital expenditures

   43,638     4,876     5,858    54,372  

March 31, 2011:

       

Revenues from external customers

  $628,367    $245,434    $730   $874,531  

Income (loss) from operations

   86,989     36,399     (25,077  98,311  

Depreciation & amortization

   49,967     6,927     4,017    60,911  

Capital expenditures

   56,208     4,613     3,367    64,188  

For the nine months ended:

       

March 31, 2012:

       

Revenues from external customers

  $1,865,029    $765,136    $498   $2,630,663  

Income (loss) from operations

   259,882     129,245     (82,603  306,524  

Depreciation & amortization

   147,247     20,575     11,842    179,664  

Capital expenditures

   122,013     16,025     11,389    149,427  

March 31, 2011:

       

Revenues from external customers

  $1,954,733    $717,511    $1,424   $2,673,668  

Income (loss) from operations

   291,551     110,969     (82,443  320,077  

Depreciation & amortization

   148,172     21,337     12,207    181,716  

Capital expenditures

   173,193     13,393     10,329    196,915  

 Connector Custom &
Electrical
 Corporate
& Other
 Total
For the three months ended:       
March 31, 2013:       
Revenues from external customers$600,150
 $252,459
 $249
 $852,858
Income (loss) from operations81,478
 30,724
 (52,264) 59,938
Depreciation & amortization47,775
 7,796
 3,472
 59,043
Capital expenditures43,144
 10,313
 2,487
 55,944
        
March 31, 2012:       
Revenues from external customers$583,364
 $253,629
 $87
 $837,080
Income (loss) from operations76,268
 39,741
 (27,207) 88,802
Depreciation & amortization47,838
 6,696
 3,955
 58,489
Capital expenditures43,638
 4,876
 5,858
 54,372
        
For the nine months ended:       
March 31, 2013:       
Revenues from external customers$1,971,436
 $765,156
 $922
 $2,737,514
Income (loss) from operations293,610
 103,396
 (127,818) 269,188
Depreciation & amortization142,140
 22,565
 11,740
 176,445
Capital expenditures158,321
 32,859
 12,805
 203,985
        
March 31, 2012:       
Revenues from external customers$1,865,029
 $765,136
 $498
 $2,630,663
Income (loss) from operations259,882
 129,245
 (82,603) 306,524
Depreciation & amortization147,247
 20,575
 11,842
 179,664
Capital expenditures122,013
 16,025
 11,389
 149,427

Corporate & Other includes expenses primarily related to corporate operations that are not allocated to segments such as executive management, human resources, legal, finance and information technology. We also include in Corporate & Other the investigative and legal costs related to the unauthorized activities in Japan and the assets of certain plants that are not specific to a particular segment.

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, operating results for Corporate & Other include a net loss of $21.2 million and $25.4 million, respectively, related to the settlement of unauthorized activities in Japan and investigative and legal fees.


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Segment assets, which are comprised of accounts receivable, inventory and fixed assets, are summarized as follows (in thousands):

   Connector   Custom &
Electrical
   Corporate
& Other
   Total 

March 31, 2012

  $1,797,481    $483,656    $116,380    $2,397,517  

June 30, 2011

   1,913,675     503,443     98,732     2,515,850  

 Connector Custom &
Electrical
 Corporate
& Other
 Total
March 31, 2013$1,745,528
 $497,575
 $94,614
 $2,337,717
June 30, 20121,846,636
 479,318
 107,699
 2,433,653

The reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated total assets is as follows (in thousands):

   Mar. 31,
2012
   June 30,
2011
 

Segment assets

  $2,397,517    $2,515,850  

Other current assets

   787,724     707,943  

Other non-current assets

   378,372     374,059  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated total assets

  $3,563,613    $3,597,852  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 March 31,
2013
 June 30,
2012
Segment assets$2,337,717
 $2,433,653
Other current assets800,175
 796,134
Other non-current assets423,934
 381,716
Consolidated total assets$3,561,826
 $3,611,503


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Molex Incorporated


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


Unless otherwise indicated or the content otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us” and“us,” “our” and other similar terms in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Molex Incorporated and its subsidiaries.


The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained herein and our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.2012. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to those described below under the heading “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information.”


Overview

Overview

Our core business is the manufacture and sale of electromechanicalelectronic components. Our products are used by a large number of leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) throughout the world. We design, manufacture and sell more than 100,000 different products including terminals, connectors, planar cables, cable assemblies, interconnection systems, backplanes, integrated products and mechanical and electronic switches in 4041 manufacturing locations in 1615 countries. We also provide manufacturing services to integrate specific components into a customer’s product.


We have two global product segments: Connector and Custom & Electrical.


The Connector segment manufacturesdesigns and sellsmanufactures products for high-speed, high-density, high signal-integrity applications for the telecommunications, infotech and mobile devices markets as well as fine-pitch, low-profile connectors for the consumer and commercial markets.market. It also designs and manufactures products that withstand environments such as heat, cold, dust, dirt, liquid and vibration for automotive and other transportation applications.

The Custom & Electrical segment designs and manufactures integrated and customizable electronic components across all industries that provide original, differentiated solutions to customer requirements. It also leverages expertise in the use of signal, power and interface technology in industrial automation and other harsh environment applications.


Net revenue decreasedincreased1.9% and 4.1% during the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013, respectively, compared with the prior year periods primarily due to sloweran increase in customer demand caused by uncertainties in the global economy, particularlymobile devices and automotive markets, partially offset by lower demand in the consumer markets. Decreases inmarket. During the nine months ended March 31, 2013, increased customer demand for certain mobile products in the telecommunications markets also contributedmobile devices market resulted in sales to a consumer electronics company, directly and indirectly, that exceeded 10% of net revenue. Due to decreased demand from this customer in the third quarter, no single customer exceeded 10% of net revenue decrease. Despite the lower net revenue, gross margins improved during the three months ended March 31, 2013. Gross margin decreased during the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 compared towith the prior year periods primarily due to a favorablechanges in the mix of product sales and rigorous control over costs. We increased pricesstart-up costs related to new product introductions. Selling, general and administrative expenses were higher during thethree and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 compared with the prior year periods to partially offset rising material costs, which also contributedsupport the increase in net revenue and investments in research and development related to new product introductions. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net revenue during the improved gross marginsnine months ended March 31, 2013 compared with the prior year period. Despite the gross margin improvements and specific cost control efforts,higher net revenue, income from operations decreased during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 based on the lower net revenue2013 compared with the prior year periods.

The marketsperiods primarily due to the settlement of litigation related to unauthorized activities in which we compete are highly competitive. Our financial results may be influenced byJapan in the following factors: our ability to successfully execute our business strategy; competition for customers; raw material prices; product and price competition; economic conditions in various geographic regions; foreign currency exchange rates; interest rates; changes in technology; fluctuations in customer demand; patent and intellectual property issues; availabilitythird quarter of credit and general market liquidity; natural disasters; litigation results; investigations and legal proceedings and regulatory developments. Our ability to execute our business strategy successfully will require that we meet a number of challenges, including our ability to accurately forecast sales demand and calibrate manufacturing to such demand, manage volatile raw material costs, develop, manufacture and successfully market new and enhanced products and product lines, control operating costs and attract, motivate and retain key personnel

to manage our operational, financial and management information systems. Our sales are also dependent on end markets impacted by consumer, industrial and infrastructure spending, and our operating results can be adversely affected by reduced demand in those end markets.

fiscal 2013.


Unauthorized Activities in Japan


As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2011,2010, we investigated unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Co., Ltd. Based on the results of the completed investigation, we recorded an accrued liability of $165.8$165.8 million for accounting purposes for the effect of unauthorized activities pendingactivities.

On August 31, 2010, Mizuho Bank (Mizuho), which held the resolutionunauthorized loans, filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court requesting the court find Molex Japan liable for payment of the outstanding unauthorized loans and to enter a judgment for such payment. In November 2012, court-supervised settlement discussions commenced and on February 15, 2013, the parties settled the litigation. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Molex agreed to pay Mizuho ¥17.0 billion ($182.8 million) and Mizuho agreed to dismiss the district court proceedings, release restrictions held since 2010 on Molex cash accounts of approximately $4.5 million

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and release Molex from any future claims related to the unauthorized loans and provisional attachments. For a complete discussion of legal proceedings, reported insee Note 1412 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

We believe these unauthorized activities and related losses occurred from at least as early as 1988 through 2010. The


As of the settlement date, the accrued liability for these unauthorized activities was $177.3$158.1 million as of March 31, 2012,, including $11.5$7.7 million in cumulative foreign currency translation, which was recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. To the extent we prevail in not having to pay all or any portionincome, net of the unauthorized loans ($165.8 million), we would recognize a gain.tax. In addition, we have athe contingent liability of $49.5 million for other loan-related expenses, interest expenseexpenses and delay damages onwas approximately $64.2 million as of the outstandingsettlement date. We recognized a net loss of $21.2 million ($13.5 million after-tax) during the third quarter of fiscal 2013, representing amounts related to the settlement not previously accrued and recognition of investment assets worth approximately $4.2 million related to the unauthorized loans.

activities. See Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Unauthorized activities in Molex Japan for the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 represent the net loss on the settlement and 2011 represent investigative and legal fees.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates


This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions related to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. In preparing these financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements. Estimates are revised periodically. Actual results could differ from these estimates.


The information concerning our critical accounting policies can be found under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20112012 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q.


Results of Operations


The following table sets forth consolidated statements of income data as a percentage of net revenue for the three months ended March 31 (in thousands):

   2012   Percentage
of Revenue
  2011  Percentage
of Revenue
 

Net revenue

  $837,080     100.0 $874,531    100.0

Cost of sales

   581,904     69.5  613,917    70.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   255,176     30.5  260,614    29.8

Selling, general & administrative

   163,853     19.6  159,448    18.2

Unauthorized activities in Japan

   2,521     0.3  2,855    0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from operations

   88,802     10.6  98,311    11.2

Other income (expense), net

   349     0.1  (401  —  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   89,151     10.7  97,910    11.2

Income taxes

   24,268     2.9  29,765    3.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $64,883     7.8 $68,145    7.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 2013 Percentage
of Revenue
 2012 Percentage
of Revenue
Net revenue$852,858
 100.0% $837,080
 100.0%
Cost of sales604,326
 70.9% 581,904
 69.5%
Gross profit248,532
 29.1% 255,176
 30.5%
Selling, general & administrative167,384
 19.6% 163,853
 19.6%
Unauthorized activities in Japan21,210
 2.5% 2,521
 0.3%
Income from operations59,938
 7.0% 88,802
 10.6%
Other (expense) income, net(1,317) (0.1%) 349
 0.1%
Income before income taxes58,621
 6.9% 89,151
 10.7%
Income taxes13,854
 1.7% 24,268
 2.9%
Net income$44,767
 5.2% $64,883
 7.8%


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The following table sets forth consolidated statements of income data as a percentage of net revenue for the nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):

   2012  Percentage
of Revenue
  2011   Percentage
of Revenue
 

Net revenue

  $2,630,663    100.0 $2,673,668     100.0

Cost of sales

   1,819,822    69.2  1,866,933     69.8
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   810,841    30.8  806,735     30.2

Selling, general & administrative

   496,151    18.9  475,548     17.8

Unauthorized activities in Japan

   8,166    0.2  11,110     0.4
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

   306,524    11.7  320,077     12.0

Other (expense) income, net

   (1,378  (0.1%)   917     —  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   305,146    11.6  320,994     12.0

Income taxes

   95,730    3.6  99,462     3.7
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

  $209,416    8.0 $221,532     8.3
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 2013 Percentage
of Revenue
 2012 Percentage
of Revenue
Net revenue$2,737,514
 100.0% $2,630,663
 100.0%
Cost of sales1,931,395
 70.6% 1,819,822
 69.2%
Gross profit806,119
 29.4% 810,841
 30.8%
Selling, general & administrative511,533
 18.7% 496,151
 18.9%
Unauthorized activities in Japan25,398
 0.9% 8,166
 0.2%
Income from operations269,188
 9.8% 306,524
 11.7%
Other (expense) income, net(5,215) (0.2%) (1,378) (0.1%)
Income before income taxes263,973
 9.6% 305,146
 11.6%
Income taxes77,498
 2.8% 95,730
 3.6%
Net income$186,475
 6.8% $209,416
 8.0%

Net Revenue

We sell our products in five primary markets. Our connectors, interconnecting devices and assemblies are used principally in the telecommunications, infotech, consumer, industrial and automotive markets.


Our products are used in a wide range of applications including notebook computers, computer peripheral equipment,including: servers and storage devices; networking products; mobile products such as smartphonesmobile phones, tablets and tablets, digital electronicsnotebook computers; home entertainment products such as camerastelevisions and flat panel display televisions,gaming systems; automobile engine control unitsinfotainment and adaptive braking systems,safety systems; and factory roboticsautomation and diagnostic equipment.

Net revenue during Our connector business in mobile products has expanded over the past several years and now represents a significant portion of our net revenue. In the third quarter of fiscal 2012 declined as global economic uncertainty affected end demand, particularly2013, we introduced a new primary market called mobile devices to segregate these mobile products. Previously, mobile phones were included in the telecommunications market while tablets and notebook computers were included in the infotech market. We now report our net revenue in six primary markets: telecommunications, infotech, mobile devices, consumer, industrial and automotive. Net revenue for the telecommunications and infotech markets has been revised to provide accurate comparisons with prior periods.


During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, net revenue decreased11.9% compared with the second quarter of fiscal 2013 (sequential quarter) primarily due to larger than expected declines in the consumer market and our customers managed inventory lower.reduced demand for new products introduced earlier in fiscal 2013 in the mobile devices market. Net revenue increased 1.9% compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2012 (comparable quarter), primarily due to increased demand from the new programs in the mobile devices market and continued growth in the automotive market, partially offset by foreign currency translation and lower demand in the consumer and industrial markets. The increase (decrease) in net revenue from each market during the thirdsequential quarter of fiscal 2012 compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2011 (comparable quarter) and the secondcomparable quarter of fiscal 2012 (sequential quarter) follows:

   Comparable
Quarter
  Sequential
Quarter
 

Telecommunications

   (13)%   (17)% 

Infotech

   4    3  

Consumer

   (10  (8

Industrial

   (7  7  

Automotive

   5    12  

 Sequential
Quarter
 Comparable
Quarter
Telecommunications(7)% (9)%
Infotech(6) (10)
Mobile devices(37) 35
Consumer(17) (19)
Industrial6
 (5)
Automotive10
 13

Telecommunications market net revenue decreased againstversus both the sequential and comparable quarterquarters primarily due to decreases in demand for certain mobile products, partially offset by increasedlower demand for networking products. Telecommunications

Infotech market net revenue decreased against the sequential quarter due to weaker demand for mobile products and infrastructure spending.

Infotech market net revenue increased against the comparable quarter primarily due to increased content and demand for tablet devices and servers, partially offset by slower demand for notebook computers. Infotech market net revenue increased againstversus the sequential quarter primarily due to increased content andlower customer demand for tablet devices, partially offset by slowerdesktop computers. Net revenue decreased versus the comparable quarter due to relatively high levels of inventory in the distribution channel in the prior year period and lower customer demand for servers.

desktop computers.


Mobile devices market net revenue decreased versus the sequential quarter primarily due to a larger than expected decline in demand for new programs introduced earlier in fiscal 2013 for certain mobile phones and tablets and unfavorable foreign

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currency translation. Net revenue increased versus the comparable quarter due to new programs for certain mobile phones and tablets introduced during the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Consumer market net revenue decreased againstversus both the sequential and comparable quarters due to lower customer demand, primarily for televisions, cameras, gaming systems and home appliances, and unfavorable foreign currency translation. Consumer net revenue also decreased versus the sequential quarter due to the seasonality of customer production.

Industrial market net revenue increased versus the sequential quarter due to improved customer demand for transportation production equipment. Industrial market net revenue decreased versus the comparable quarter due to economic uncertainty and lower demand in home entertainment and gaming equipment. Consumer market net revenue decreased against the sequential quarter due to lower sales in home entertainment products and seasonal lower demand.

Industrial market net revenue decreased against the comparable quarter due to softening demand for semiconductor and production equipment from our customers’ decreased production, companies’ reluctance to invest in automation projects or deferral of projects in the current economic environment and relatively high levels of inventory in the distribution channel. Industrial market net revenue increased against the sequential quarter as demand increased for industrial distribution and transportation production equipment.


Automotive market net revenue increased againstversus both the comparablesequential and sequentialcomparable quarters due to higher global automobile production, particularly in North America and Japan, and increasing electronic content in automobiles, such as navigationalinfotainment and entertainmentsafety systems mobile communication and products to improve fuel efficiency.

efficiency, and due to higher automobile production, particularly in North America.


The following table shows the percentage relationship to net revenue of our net revenuesales by geographic region:

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Americas

   28  25  25  24

Asia Pacific

   57    60    61    62  

Europe

   15    15    14    14  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   100  100  100  100
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Americas31% 28% 27% 25%
Asia Pacific55
 57
 61
 61
Europe14
 15
 12
 14
Total100% 100% 100% 100%

The following table provides an analysis of the change in net revenue compared with the prior fiscal year period (in thousands):

   Three Months
Ended

Mar. 31,  2012
  Nine Months
Ended

Mar. 31, 2012
 

Net revenue for prior year period

  $874,531   $2,673,668  

Components of net revenue change:

   

Organic net revenue change

   (44,555  (125,099

Currency translation

   4,231    72,358  

Acquisitions

   2,873    9,736  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total change in net revenue from prior year period

   (37,451  (43,005
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenue for current year period

  $837,080   $2,630,663  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period

   (5.1)%   (4.7)% 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013
Net revenue for prior year period$837,080
 $2,630,663
Components of net revenue change:   
Organic net revenue change15,612
 128,419
Currency translation(9,517) (42,467)
Acquisitions9,683
 20,899
Total change in net revenue from prior year period15,778
 106,851
Net revenue for current year period$852,858
 $2,737,514
Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period1.9% 4.9%

Organic net revenue decreasedincreased during the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 compared with the prior year periods as customer demand slowed in the consumer marketsprimarily due to uncertainties about endincreased customer demand. Decreases in demand for certain mobile productsphones and tablets in the telecommunications markets also contributed to

mobile devices market and continued growth in the organic net revenue decrease.automotive market. We completed an asset acquisition of a specialty wire and cable companyacquired Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC during the second quarter of 2012fiscal 2013 and completed an asset acquisitionpurchase of an active optical cable businessTemp-Flex Cable, Inc. during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2011.

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Foreign currency translation increaseddecreased net revenue approximately $4.2$9.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012,2013 compared with the prior year period primarily due to a strongerweaker Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by a weaker euro against the U.S. dollar, compared to the prior year period.dollar. Foreign currency translation increaseddecreased net revenue approximately $72.4$42.5 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013 compared with the prior year period primarily due to a strongerweaker euro and Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar compared with the prior year period.dollar. The following tables show the effect on the change in geographic net revenue from foreign currency translations to the U.S. dollar (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2012  Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 
   Local
Currency
  Currency
Translation
  Net
Change
  Local
Currency
  Currency
Translation
   Net
Change
 

Americas

  $14,079   $(84 $13,995   $28,200   $333    $28,533  

Asia Pacific

   (50,141  8,472    (41,669  (115,010  59,891     (55,119

Europe

   (7,089  (4,157  (11,246  (29,237  12,134     (17,103

Corporate & other

   1,469    —      1,469    684    —       684  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

  $(41,682 $4,231   $(37,451 $(115,363 $72,358    $(43,005
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013
 Local
Currency
 Currency
Translation
 Net
Change
 Local
Currency
 Currency
Translation
 Net
Change
Americas$30,065
 $2
 $30,067
 $71,849
 $(77) $71,772
Asia Pacific(1,887) (10,432) (12,319) 88,012
 (20,457) 67,555
Europe(4,678) 913
 (3,765) (12,495) (21,933) (34,428)
Corporate & Other1,795
 
 1,795
 1,952
 
 1,952
Net change$25,295
 $(9,517) $15,778
 $149,318
 $(42,467) $106,851

The change in net revenue compared with the prior year periods on a local currency basis was as follows:

   Three Months Ended
Mar. 31,  2012
  Nine Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
 

Americas

   6.4  4.4

Asia Pacific

   (9.6  (7.0

Europe

   (5.3  (7.7

Total

   (4.8)%   (4.3)% 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013
Americas12.8 % 10.7 %
Asia Pacific(0.4) 5.5
Europe(3.8) (3.5)
Total3.0 % 5.7 %

Gross Profit


The following table provides a summary of gross profit and gross margin for the three and nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Gross profit$248,532
 $255,176
 $806,119
 $810,841
Gross margin29.1% 30.5% 29.4% 30.8%

Gross profit decreased for the three and nine months ended March 31, (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Gross profit

  $255,176   $260,614   $810,841   $806,735  

Gross margin

   30.5  29.8  30.8  30.2

The decrease2013 compared with the prior year periods despite the increase in gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarilynet revenue due to lower net revenue. Despitechanges in the lower net revenue, gross margin improvedmix of product sales, start-up costs related to new product introductions during the threeperiod and price erosion. Gross profit during the nine months ended March 31, 20122013 also decreased compared with the prior year period due to a favorable mixincreased costs of product sales and rigorous control over costs. Gross profit and gross margin for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 also improved due to price increases to partially offset rising material costs. The increases in gross margin were partially offset by the impact of price erosion and material price increases.

commodity hedging.


A significant portion of our material cost is comprised of copper and gold. WeNet of scrap recovery, we purchased approximately 15.012.7 million pounds of copper and approximately 77,10067,900 troy ounces of gold during the first three quarters of fiscal 2012.nine months ended March 31, 2013. The following table showssets forth the average prices related to our purchases of copper and gold forwe purchased in the three and nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 

Copper (price per pound)

  $3.79    $4.38    $3.78    $3.77  

Gold (price per troy ounce)

   1,691.00     1,388.00     1,693.00     1,321.00  

Generally, we are able to pass through to our customers only a small portion of changes in the cost of copper and gold. However, we

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Copper (price per pound)$3.60
 $3.79
 $3.57
 $3.78
Gold (price per troy ounce)1,634.00
 1,691.00
 1,671.00
��1,693.00

We mitigate the impact of any significant increases in copper and gold prices by hedging with call options a portion of our projected net global purchases of copper and gold. The hedges increased cost of sales by $1.5 million and $5.5 million for the

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three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, respectively, and reduced cost of sales by $0.7$0.5 million and $6.1$7.0 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 respectively, and reduced cost of sales by $2.2 million and $4.2 million for, respectively.

In addition to commodity costs, the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, respectively.

The effect of certain significant impacts on gross profit compared with the prior year periods was as follows for the three and nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):

   Three Months
Ended

Mar. 31,  2012
  Nine Months
Ended

Mar. 31,  2012
 

Price erosion

  $(25,254 $(77,731

Currency translation

   2,497    25,037  

Currency transaction

   (6,742  (33,012

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013
Price erosion$(12,058) $(33,629)
Currency translation(1,009) (9,243)
Currency transaction5,468
 10,761

Price erosion is measured asmeasures the reduction in prices of our products year over year.year, which reduces our gross profit. The largest impact from price erosion is in our Connector segment. A significant portion of our price erosion occurred in mobile phone connector products, which are part of the mobile devices market. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we enhanced our telecommunications market. Theprice erosion calculation through the use of pricing software to eliminate the impact of customer mix changes. The new calculation results in lower price erosion is generally offset through cost reduction,and provides a more accurate reflection of prices eroding over prior periods. We recalculated price management, and increaseserosion in demand for new products.

prior periods to provide more accurate trend information.


The increasedecrease in gross profit due to currency translation during the three months ended March 31, 20122013 was primarily due to a strongerweaker Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by a weakerstronger euro against the U.S. dollar compared with the prior year period. The increasedecrease in gross profit due to currency translation during the nine months ended March 31, 20122013 was primarily due to a strongerweaker Japanese yen and euro against the U.S. dollar, compared with the prior year period.


Certain products that we manufacture in Japan and Europe are sold in other regions of the world at selling prices primarily denominated in or closely linked to the U.S. dollar. As a result, changes in foreign currency exchange rates may affect our cost of sales reported in U.S. dollars without a corresponding effect on net revenue. The decreaseincrease in gross profit due to currency transactions during the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared with the prior year period was primarily due to a strongerweaker Japanese yen. The increase in gross profit due to currency transactions during the nine months ended March 31, 2013 compared with the prior year period was primarily due to a weaker Japanese yen and a generally weaker euro against the U.S. dollar duringdollar.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were as follows as of March 31 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Selling, general and administrative$167,384
 $163,853
 $511,533
 $496,151
Unauthorized activities in Japan21,210
 2,521
 25,398
 8,166
Selling, general and administrative as a percentage of net revenue19.6% 19.6% 18.7% 18.9%

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased$3.5 million and $15.4 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013, respectively, compared with the prior year periods.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were as follows as of March 31 (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Selling, general and administrative

  $163,853   $159,448   $496,151   $475,548  

Unauthorized activities in Japan

   2,521    2,855    8,166    11,110  

Selling, general and administrative as a percentage of revenue

   19.6  18.2  18.9  17.8

periods, primarily due to the increase in net revenue and investments in research and development to support new product introductions. We also increased investments in business development to drive future growth. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $4.4for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 were reduced by $9.9 million due to property insurance proceeds for damages from the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan during the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The impact of foreign currency translation decreased selling, general and administrative expenses approximately $2.7 million and $20.6$8.6 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013, compared with the prior year periods. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2012 compared to the prior year period is primarily due to investments in research and development to penetrate new markets, acquire new customers and drive future growth. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 is primarily due to foreign currency translation. The impact of foreign currency translation increased selling, general and administrative expenses approximately $11.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, versus the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $9.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 compared with the prior year period primarily due to investments in research and development to penetrate new markets, acquire new customers and drive future growth.


Research and development expenditures, which are classified as selling, general and administrative expense,expenses, were approximately$46.2 million, or 5.4% of net revenue and $140.4 million, or 5.1% of net revenue, for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, compared with $45.7 million, or 5.5% of net revenue and $134.4 million, or 5.1% of net revenue, for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively, compared with $43.6 million, or 5.0% of net revenue and $126.3 million, or 4.7% of net revenue, for the comparable prior year periods.

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Pursuant to the settlement of litigation of unauthorized activities in Molex Japan, forwe recognized a net loss of $21.2 million ($13.5 million after-tax) during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 representthird quarter of fiscal 2013, which included related investigative and legal fees. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Other (Expense) Income (Expense)


Other (expense) income (expense) consists primarily of net interest expense, investment income and currency transaction exchange gains or losses. We recorded net expense of $1.3 million and $5.2 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, respectively, compared with other income of $0.3$0.3 million and othernet expense of $1.4$1.4 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 respectively, compared with other expense of $0.4 million and other income of $0.9 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011,, respectively. Fluctuations in other (expense) income (expense) are primarily due to changes in foreign currency gains and losses.

losses as net interest expense and investment income principally offset. Foreign currency losses during the three months ended March 31, 2013 include a $0.6 million premium for a call option to hedge exposure to fluctuations in the Japanese yen related to the settlement of litigation of unauthorized activities in Japan.


Effective Tax Rate


The effective tax rate was 27.2%23.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded income tax expense of $13.9 million which was net of a $3.1 million benefit predominantly from the retroactive reinstatement of the U.S. research and development credit by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Excluding the impact of the settlement of unauthorized activities in Japan, the effective tax rate was 26.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2012. During2013. The effective tax rate for the threenine months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded income tax expense of $24.3 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded a one-time charge of $1.6 million for the cumulative effect of a reduction in future tax benefits from deferred tax assets in Shanghai due to a decrease in the Shanghai corporate tax rate. We also recorded a one-time benefit of $4.6 million from releasing valuation allowances no longer required on net operating losses recorded in certain foreign jurisdictions.

2013 was 29.4%.


Our effective tax rate reflects tax benefits derived from significant operations outside the United States, which, other than Japan, are generally taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate of 35.0%. A change in the mix of income before income taxes from these various jurisdictions can have a significant impact on our periodic effective rate.


The effective tax rate was 30.4%27.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2011.

2012Backlog

Our order backlog on March 31, 2012 was approximately $376.9 million compared with order backlog of $346.3 million at December 31, 2011 and $425.4 million at March 31, 2011. Orders for. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, were $872.6we recorded a one-time charge of $1.6 million for the cumulative effect of a reduction in future tax benefits from deferred tax assets in Shanghai due to a decrease in the Shanghai corporate tax rate. We also recorded a one-time benefit of $4.6 million from releasing valuation allowances no longer required on net operating losses recorded in certain foreign jurisdictions.


Backlog

Our order backlog on March 31, 2013 was approximately $463.0 million compared with $815.3order backlog of $404.0 million at December 31, 2012 and $376.9 million at March 31, 2012. Orders for the three months ended March 31, 2013 were $909.2 million compared with $919.7 million and $880.3$872.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 20112012 and March 31, 2011,2012, respectively. Orders increased $57.3 million over the sequential quarter and exceeded net revenue duringfor the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase2013 primarily due to larger than expected net revenue declines in demand indicates stabilizing business conditions as ordersthe consumer and mobile devices markets. Orders for the three months ended March 31, 2012 were comparable to2013 improved compared with the prior year period.

period primarily due to new product introductions in the mobile devices market earlier in fiscal 2013.


Segments

Segments

The following table sets forth information on net revenue by segment as of the three months ended March 31 (in thousands):

   2012   Percentage
of Revenue
  2011   Percentage
of Revenue
 

Connector

  $583,364     69.7 $628,367     71.9

Custom & Electrical

   253,629     30.3    245,434     28.0  

Corporate & Other

   87     —      730     0.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $837,080     100.0 $874,531     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 2013 Percentage
of Revenue
 2012 Percentage
of Revenue
Connector$600,150
 70.4% $583,364
 69.7%
Custom & Electrical252,459
 29.6
 253,629
 30.3
Corporate & Other249
 
 87
 
Total$852,858
 100.0% $837,080
 100.0%


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The following table sets forth information on net revenue by segment as of the nine months ended March 31 (in thousands):

   2012   Percentage
of Revenue
  2011   Percentage
of Revenue
 

Connector

  $1,865,029     70.9 $1,954,733     73.1

Custom & Electrical

   765,136     29.1    717,511     26.8  

Corporate & Other

   498     —      1,424     0.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $2,630,663     100.0 $2,673,668     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 2013 Percentage
of Revenue
 2012 Percentage
of Revenue
Connector$1,971,436
 72.0% $1,865,029
 70.9%
Custom & Electrical765,156
 28.0
 765,136
 29.1
Corporate & Other922
 
 498
 
Total$2,737,514
 100.0% $2,630,663
 100.0%

Connector


The following table provides an analysis of the change in net revenue compared with the prior fiscal year (in thousands):

   Three Months
Ended

Mar. 31,  2012
  Nine Months
Ended

Mar. 31, 2012
 

Net revenue for prior year period

  $628,367   $1,954,733  

Components of net revenue change:

   

Organic net revenue change

   (50,688  (151,324

Currency translation

   5,685    61,620  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total change in net revenue from prior year period

   (45,003  (89,704
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenue for current year period

  $583,364   $1,865,029  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period

   (8.1)%   (7.7)% 

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013
Net revenue for prior year period$583,364
 $1,865,029
Components of net revenue change:   
Organic net revenue change26,243
 136,909
Currency translation(9,457) (30,502)
Total change in net revenue from prior year period16,786
 106,407
Net revenue for current year period$600,150
 $1,971,436
Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period4.5% 7.3%

The Connector segment sells primarily to the telecommunication,telecommunications, infotech, mobile devices, consumer and automotive markets. Organic net revenue and segment net revenue decreasedincreased during the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 compared with the prior year periods. The decrease wasperiods primarily due to slower customerincreased demand particularlyfor new product introductions for certain mobile phones and tablets in the telecommunicationsmobile devices market and continued growth in the automotive market, partially offset by lower demand in the consumer markets. Pricemarket. The increase in organic net revenue was partially offset by price erosion, which is generally higher in the Connector segment compared with our other segment, also negatively impacted organic net revenue and segment net revenue. The decrease was partially offset by foreignCustom & Electrical segment. Foreign currency translation which favorably impacteddecreased net revenue by $5.7$9.5 million and $61.6$30.5 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively.

2013, respectively, primarily due to a weaker Japanese yen against the U.S dollar.


The following table provides information on income from operations and operating marginsmargin for the Connector segment for the periods indicated (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Income from operations

  $76,268   $86,989   $259,882   $291,551  

Operating margin

   13.1  13.8  13.9  14.9

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Income from operations$81,478
 $76,268
 $293,610
 $259,882
Operating margin13.6% 13.1% 14.9% 13.9%

Connector segment income from operations declinedand operating margin increased for the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 compared with the prior year periods primarily due to lowerhigher net revenue increased selling, general and administrative expenses and higher gold and resin costs. Weabsorption from increased prices to partially offset rising material costs and minimize the decline in gross profit and gross margin. Lower production levels due to decreasing customer demand also led to lower absorption of our fixed costs.production. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 increased primarily2013 were reduced by $9.9 million due to investmentsproperty insurance proceeds for damages from the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in research and development to penetrate new markets, acquire customers and drive future growth and foreign currency translation. Foreign currency translation increased selling, general and administrative expenses primarily due to a stronger Japanese yen against other currenciesJapan during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, compared with the prior year periods.

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Custom & Electrical


The following table provides an analysis of the change in net revenue compared with the prior fiscal year (in thousands):

   Three Months
Ended

Mar. 31,  2012
  Nine Months
Ended

Mar. 31,  2012
 

Net revenue for prior year period

  $245,434   $717,511  

Components of net revenue change:

   

Organic net revenue change

   6,788    27,144  

Currency translation

   (1,466  10,745  

Acquisitions

   2,873    9,736  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total change in net revenue from prior year period

   8,195    47,625  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenue for current year period

  $253,629   $765,136  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period

   2.8  3.8

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013
Net revenue for prior year period$253,629
 $765,136
Components of net revenue change:   
Organic net revenue change(10,793) (8,898)
Currency translation(60) (11,981)
Acquisitions9,683
 20,899
Total change in net revenue from prior year period(1,170) 20
Net revenue for current year period$252,459
 $765,156
Organic net revenue change as a percentage of net revenue for prior year period(4.3)% (1.2)%

The Custom & Electrical segment sells primarily to the industrial, telecommunications and infotech markets. Custom & Electrical segment organic net revenue increased indecreased for the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 compared with the prior year periods primarily due to increasedlower customer demand for production equipment in the industrial market and lower customer demand for networking devices in the infotech market. Foreign currency translation decreased net revenue $1.5$0.1 million and $12.0 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013, respectively, primarily due to a weaker euro against the U.S. dollar compared towith the prior year period. Foreign currency translation increased net revenue $10.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, primarily due to a generally weaker U.S. dollar compared to the prior year period.periods. We completed an asset acquisition of a specialty wire and cable companyacquired Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC during the second quarter of fiscal 20122013 and completed an asset acquisitionpurchase of an active optical cable businessTemp-Flex Cable, Inc. during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2011.

2012.


The following table provides information on income from operations and operating marginsmargin for the Custom & Electrical segment for the periods indicated (in thousands):

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Income from operations

  $39,741   $36,399   $129,245   $110,969  

Operating margin

   15.7  14.8  16.9  15.5

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2013 2012 2013 2012
Income from operations$30,724
 $39,741
 $103,396
 $129,245
Operating margin12.2% 15.7% 13.5% 16.9%

Custom & Electrical income from operations increasedand operating margin decreased for the three and nine months ended March 31, 20122013 compared with the prior year periods due to increased net revenue and efforts to control costs. Gross margin increased primarily due to favorablelower gross margin caused by an unfavorable mix of product sales and higher absorption. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentlower absorption of net revenue for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 improved over the same prior year periods, due primarily to increased net revenue and specific cost containment actions.

fixed costs from lower demand.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures


Organic net revenue growth, which is included in the discussion above, is a non-GAAP financial measure. The tables presented in Results of Operations above provide reconciliations of U.S. GAAP reported net revenue growth (the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure) to organic net revenue growth.


We believe organic net revenue growth provides useful information to investors because it reflects the underlying growth from the ongoing activities of our business and provides investors with a view of our operations from management’s perspective. We use organic net revenue growth to monitor and evaluate performance, assince it is an important measure of the underlying results of our operations. It excludes items that are not completely under management’s control, such as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and items that do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition activity. Management uses organic net revenue growth together with GAAP measures, such as net revenue growth and operating income, in its decision making processes related to the operations of our reporting segments and our overall company.

Because organic net revenue growth calculations may vary among other companies, organic net revenue growth amounts presented may not be comparable with similar measures of other companies.



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Financial Condition and Liquidity


We fund capital projects and working capital needs principally out of operating cash flows and cash reserves. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $622.5$712.9 million and $546.5$652.2 million at March 31, 20122013 and June 30, 2011,2012, respectively. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 20122013 included $593.0$670.7 million held in non-U.S. accounts, including $199.0$273.4 million in countries where we may experience administrative delays in withdrawing and transferring cash to U.S. accounts. Transferring cash, cash equivalents or marketable securities to U.S. accounts from non-U.S. accounts could subject us to additional U.S. repatriation income tax. The primary source of our cash flow is cash generated by operations. Principal uses of cash are capital expenditures, dividend payments and business investments. Our long-term financing strategy is to primarily rely on internal sources of funds for investing in property, plant, equipment and acquisitions.

On


In September 2012, Molex Japan entered into three overdraft loans totaling ¥11.0 billion, with one-year terms and fluctuating interest rates based on interbank offered rates plus a spread ranging from 40 basis points to 70 basis points. At March 31, 2013, the outstanding balance of the overdraft loans, which requires full repayment by the end of the term if not renewed, approximated $84.7 million.

In August 18, 2011, we issued senior notes pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement (the Agreement) totaling $150.0$150.0 million through a private placement of debt (the Private Placement). The Private Placement consists of three $50.0$50.0 million series notes: Series A with an interest rate of 2.91% matures onin August 18, 2016; Series B with an interest rate of 3.59% matures onin August 18, 2018; and Series C with an interest rate of 4.28% matures onin August 18, 2021. The Note Purchase Agreement requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and interest rate coverage. As of March 31, 2012,2013, we were in compliance with these covenants.


In June 2009, we entered into a $195.0$195.0 million unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility in the United States amended in January 2010, September 2010 and March 2011, that was initially scheduled to mature in June 2012 (the U.S. Credit Facility). In connection with the September 2010 amendment, we increased the credit line on the U.S. Credit Facility to $270.0 million. In March 2011, we further, subsequently amended the U.S. Credit Facility to increase the credit line to $350.0$350.0 million and extend the term to March 2016.

As of March 31, 2013, we were in compliance with the covenants of the U.S. Credit Facility and had outstanding borrowings of $165.0 million.


On April 23, 2013, we amended and restated the U.S. Credit Facility (the Restated U.S. Credit Facility) to increase the aggregate amount of the lenders' commitments to $500.0 million and allow us, on no more than two occasions, to request increases in the aggregate amount of the lenders' commitments by $200.0 million, resulting in maximum aggregate amount of commitments of $700.0 million. The Restated U.S. Credit Facility has subfacilities for up to $75.0 million of letters of credit, $50.0 million of swing line loans and $300.0 million of loans and/or letters of credit in agreed-upon foreign currencies. The Restated U.S. Credit Facility pricing is based on our leverage ratio and is repayable on maturity in April 2018. In addition, the leverage ratio covenant was revised, the fixed charge coverage ratio was replaced with an interest coverage ratio and certain negative covenants pertaining to liens, debt, investments, loans, advances, guarantees and acquisitions were adjusted to be less restrictive. The Restated U.S. Credit Facility retains customary events of default.

Our obligations under the Restated U.S. Credit Facility, and those of any subsidiary borrower, are guaranteed by substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries and the obligations of any subsidiary borrower are guaranteed by Molex Incorporated.

Total debt, including obligations under capital leases, totaled $256.1$403.7 million and $342.6$255.0 million at March 31, 20122013 and June 30, 2011,2012, respectively. We had available lines of credit totaling $421.6$290.1 million at March 31, 2012,2013, including $345.0$185.0 million available on the U.S. Credit Facility. The U.S. Credit Facility requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage. As of March 31, 2012, we were in compliance with these covenants. Additionally, we have three unsecured borrowing agreements in Japan with an outstanding balance of ¥8.0 billion ($96.4 million) as of March 31, 2012, and weighted average fixed interest rates of 1.81%. See Note 97 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



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Cash Flows

Our cash


Cash and cash equivalents balance increased $76.2$65.4 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2012.2013. Our primary source of cash was operating cash flows of $430.4$234.5 million, the majority of which is generated outside the United States. We used cash during the period to fund capital expenditures of $149.4 million and pay dividends of $105.4 million. The translation of our cash to U.S. dollars decreasedincreased our cash balanceand cash equivalents by $8.8$6.3 million compared with the balance as of June 30, 2011.

2012. Below is a table setting forth the key lines of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):

   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011 

Cash provided from operating activities

  $430,378   $326,931  

Cash used for investing activities

   (159,587  (214,992

Cash used for financing activities

   (185,801  (66,716

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   (8,780  26,221  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $76,210   $71,444  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Nine Months Ended
 March 31,
 2013 2012
Cash provided from operating activities$234,490
 $430,378
Cash used for investing activities(229,370) (159,587)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities53,922
 (185,801)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash6,327
 (8,780)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents$65,369
 $76,210

Operating Activities


Cash provided from operating activities increased by $103.4decreased$195.9 million from the prior year period due mainly to a $112.9lower net income and payment of $182.8 million decreaserelated to the settlement of litigation of unauthorized activities in working capital needs in the current year period compared with the prior year. Working capital needs decreasedJapan during the nine months ended March 31, 2012 compared withthird quarter of fiscal 2013. See Note 2 of the prior year period as we collected outstanding receivable balances and maintained inventory levels after increasing inventory in the prior year dueNotes to customer demand and the conversion from air shipment to sea shipment. Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Investing Activities


Cash used for investing activities decreased by $55.4increased$69.8 million from the prior year period due mainly to a $47.5$54.6 million decreaseincrease in capital expenditures and $11.0a $31.3 million of proceeds from the sale of an investmentincrease in acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2012. Capital expenditures were $149.4 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013, partially offset by $9.9 million of property insurance proceeds for damages from the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan during the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Capital expenditures were $204.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, compared with $196.9$149.4 million in the prior year period.

Capital expenditures increased primarily due to investments related to new product introductions.


During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC, a medical electronics company, for $55.3 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, we completed an asset purchase of Temp-Flex Cable, Inc., a specialty wire and cable company, for $24.0 million.

Financing Activities


Cash used forprovided from financing activities increased $119.1 to $53.9 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013, compared with cash used for financing activities of $185.8 million in the prior year period primarily due to the increased quarterly cash dividend and net payments on debt.

Our quarterly cash dividend was $0.20 per share in fiscal 2012, an increase of 14.3% from the previous cash dividend of $0.175 per share in the prior fiscal year.

net proceeds on debt partially offset by an increase in dividends paid.


We issued senior notes totaling $150.0$150.0 million on in August 18, 2011. Proceeds2011 and proceeds were used to pay down a portion of the U.S. Credit Facility.Facility in fiscal 2012. Net paymentsborrowings on the revolving U.S. Credit Facility were $165.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013, compared with net payments of $180.0 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012 compared with net borrowings.

Our quarterly cash dividend was $0.22 per share in fiscal 2013, an increase of $65.0 million10.0% from the previous cash dividend of $0.20 per share in the prior year period. In addition, net payments on short-term loans were $53.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, compared with net payments of $3.0 million in the prior year period.

fiscal year.


As part of our growth strategy, in the future we may acquire other companies in the same or complementary lines of business and pursue other business ventures. The timing and size of any new business ventures or acquisitions we complete may impact our cash requirements. To the extent we are required to pay all or any portion of the unauthorized loans in Japan our cash requirements may also be impacted.


Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments


We have contractual obligations and commercial commitments as described in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the year ended June 30, 2011.2012. In addition, we have obligations under open purchase orders and the long-term liabilities reflected in our consolidated balance sheet, which

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principally consist of pension and retiree health care benefit obligations.other postretirement benefits obligations and debt. Since June 30, 2011,2012, there have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and commercial commitments arising outside of the ordinary course of business other than the Private Placement. The Private Placement consists of three $50.0 million series notes: Series A that matures on August 18, 2016; Series B that matures on August 18, 2018; and Series C that matures on August 18, 2021.business. See Note 97 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information


This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our future performance, business, beliefs, and management’s assumptions. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, web casts, phone calls, and conference calls. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “could,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “should,” “may,”

“assume, “assume,” “potential,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. We describe our respective risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could affect the outcome or results of operations in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 20112012 (Form 10-K). You should carefully consider the risks described in our Form 10-K. Such risks are not the only ones we are facing;facing our company; additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the risks occur, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially adversely affected.


We have based our forward-looking statements on our management’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available to management at the time the statements are made. We caution you that actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied, or forecastforecasted by our forward-looking statements. Reference is made in particular to forward-looking statements regarding growth strategies, industry trends, global economic conditions, success of customers, cost of raw materials, value of inventory, availability of credit,foreign currency exchange rates, labor costs, protection of intellectual property, cost reduction initiatives, unauthorized activities in Japan, acquisition synergies, manufacturing strategies, product development introduction and sales, regulatory changes, income tax fluctuations, competitive strengths, natural disasters, unauthorized access to data, government investigations and outcomes of legal proceedings. Except as required under the federal securities laws, we do not have any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements after the distribution of this quarterly report, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.


Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


We are subject to market risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity prices.


We mitigate our foreign currency exchange rate risk principally through the establishment of local production facilities in the markets we serve. This creates a “natural hedge” since purchases and sales within a specific country are both denominated in the same currency and therefore no exposure exists to hedge with a foreign exchange forward or option contract (collectively, “foreign exchange contracts”). Natural hedges exist in most countries in which we operate, although the percentage of natural offsets, compared with offsets that need to be hedged by foreign exchange contracts, will vary from country to country.


We also monitor our foreign currency exposure in each country and implement strategies to respond to changing economic and political environments. Examples of these strategies include the prompt payment of intercompany balances utilizing a global netting system, the establishment of contra-currency accounts in several international subsidiaries, and the development of natural hedges and the use of foreign exchange contracts to protect or preserve the value of cash flows. See Note 1210 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of foreign exchange contracts in use at March 31, 20122013 and June 30, 2011.

2012.


We have implemented a formalized treasury risk management policy that describes procedures and controls over derivative financial and commodity instruments. Under the policy, we do not use derivative financial or commodity instruments for speculative or trading purposes, and the use of such instruments is subject to strict approval levels by senior management. Typically, the use of derivative instruments is limited to hedging activities related to specific foreign currency cash flows, net receivable and payable balances and call options on certain commodities. See Note 1210 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of derivative instruments in use at March 31, 20122013 and June 30, 2011.

2012.


The translation of the financial statements of the non-North Americannon-U.S. operations is impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Consolidated net revenue and income from operations waswere impacted by the translation of our international financial

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statements into U.S. dollars resulting in increaseddecreased net revenue of $72.4 million and increased income from operations of $13.5$42.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for the nine months ended March 31, 2012,2013, compared with the estimated results for the comparable period in the prior year.

year period.


Our $13.7$10.1 million of marketable securities at March 31, 20122013 are principally invested in time deposits.


Interest rate exposure is generally limited to our marketable securities, overdraft loans, five-year unsecured U.S. Credit Facility and syndicated term loan. We do not actively manage the risk of interest rate fluctuations. Our marketable securities mature in less than 12 months. We had $5.0$165.0 million outstanding on our $350.0$350.0 million U.S. Credit Facility with an interest rate of approximately 1.74%1.70% at March 31, 2012.

2013. We had $84.7 million outstanding on our Molex Japan overdraft loans at March 31, 2013 with fluctuating interest rates based on interbank offered rates plus a spread ranging from 40 basis points to 70 basis points.


Due to the nature of our operations, net revenue from specific customers or products fluctuates over time, but our broad base of customersproducts in several markets generally mitigates the concentration risk relating to any one customer or product.


We monitor the environmental laws and regulations in the countries in which we operate. We have implemented an environmental program to reduce the generation of potentially hazardous materials during our manufacturing process and believe we continue to meet or exceed local government regulations.


Item 4.    Controls and Procedures


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO), the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC’sthe Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


During the three months ended March 31, 2012,2013, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls


Our management, including the CEO and CFO, do not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, will be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-makingdecision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by intentionally falsified documentation, by collusion of two or more individuals within Molex or third parties, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.


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PART II


Item 1.    Legal Proceedings


Currently, we are involved in a number of legal proceedings. For a discussion of contingencies related to legal proceedings, see Note 1412 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which is hereby incorporated by reference.


Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds


Share purchases of Molex Common and/or Class A Common Stock for the quarter ended March 31, 20122013 were as follows (in thousands, except price per share data):

   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
 

January 1 – January 31

      

Common Stock

   —      $—       —    

Class A Common Stock

   1    $20.91     —    

February 1 – February 29

      

Common Stock

   —      $—       —    

Class A Common Stock

   104    $22.30     —    

March 1 – March 31

      

Common Stock

   —      $—       —    

Class A Common Stock

   4    $22.85     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   109    $22.31     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 Average Price
Paid per Share
 Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
January 1 - January 31     
Common Stock
 $
 
Class A Common Stock56
 $22.33
 
February 1 - February 28     
Common Stock
 $
 
Class A Common Stock73
 $22.77
 
March 1 - March 31     
Common Stock
 $
 
Class A Common Stock
 $
 
Total129
 $22.58
 

The shares purchased represent exercises of employee stock options.


Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures — Not Applicable


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Item 6.    Exhibits


Number


Description

 
10.1 RetirementAmended and Waiver and ReleaseRestated Credit Agreement between James E. Fleischhacker anddated as of April 23, 2013 among Molex Incorporated, dated February 22, 2012. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2012. (File No. 000-07491)
the Lenders named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent, Standard Chartered Bank, as Syndication Agent and The Northern Trust Company as Documentation Agent.
 10.2 Consulting Agreement between James E. Fleischhacker and Molex Incorporated dated February 22, 2012. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2012. (File No. 000-07491)
 
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications

31.1 Section 302 certification by Chief Executive Officer

31.2 Section 302 certification by Chief Financial Officer
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Section 1350 Certifications

32.1 Section 906 certification by Chief Executive Officer

32.2 Section 906 certification by Chief Financial Officer
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document



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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.


 MOLEX INCORPORATED
 

 (Registrant)

Date:

April 26, 2012

25, 2013
 

/S/ DAVID D. JOHNSON


 David D. Johnson
 Executive Vice President, Treasurer and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)



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