UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
ýQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the quarterly period ended March 30, 201928, 2020
¨Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from             to            
Commission File Number 001-32833
TransDigmTransDigm Group Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
41-2101738
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1301 East 9th9th Street,
Suite 3000,Cleveland,Ohio 44114
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(216) (216) 706-2960
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  ýYes  NO  ¨    No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  ýYes  NO  ¨    No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
LARGE ACCELERATED FILERLarge Accelerated Filerý  ACCELERATED FILERAccelerated Filer¨
NON-ACCELERATED FILERNon-Accelerated Filer¨  SMALLER REPORTING COMPANYSmaller Reporting Company¨
EMERGING GROWTH COMPANYEmerging Growth Company¨   
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YESYes  ¨    NONo  ý
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class: Trading Symbol: Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, $0.01 par value TDG New York Stock Exchange
The number of shares outstanding of TransDigm Group Incorporated’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, was 53,179,91454,072,319 as of April 30, 2019.27, 2020.

INDEX
 
   Page
Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 Item 1Financial Statements 
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 30, 201928, 2020 and September 30, 20182019
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income – Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit – Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 Item 2Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 Item 3Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 Item 4Controls and Procedures
Part II OTHER INFORMATION
 Item 1Legal Proceedings
 Item 1ARisk Factors
 Item 2Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 Item 6Exhibits
SIGNATURES  

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands,millions, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 March 28, 2020 September 30, 2019
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents$2,668
 $1,467
Trade accounts receivable—Net999
 1,068
Inventories—Net1,313
 1,233
Assets held-for-sale
 962
Prepaid expenses and other220
 135
Total current assets5,200
 4,865
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—NET748
 757
GOODWILL7,846
 7,820
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS—NET2,669
 2,744
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES13
 
OTHER159
 69
TOTAL ASSETS$16,635
 $16,255
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Current portion of long-term debt$279
 $80
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility350
 350
Accounts payable266
 276
Accrued liabilities761
 675
Liabilities held-for-sale
 157
Total current liabilities1,656
 1,538
LONG-TERM DEBT17,933
 16,469
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES385
 441
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES866
 691
Total liabilities20,840
 19,139
TD GROUP STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:   
Common stock - $.01 par value; authorized 224,400,000 shares; issued 58,233,574 and 57,623,311 at March 28, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively1
 1
Additional paid-in capital1,488
 1,379
Accumulated deficit(4,401) (3,120)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(503) (379)
Treasury stock, at cost; 4,198,226 and 4,161,326 shares at March 28, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively(794) (775)
Total TD Group stockholders’ deficit(4,209) (2,894)
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS4
 10
Total stockholders' deficit(4,205) (2,884)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT$16,635
 $16,255
 March 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents$2,441,336
 $2,073,017
Restricted cash387,566
 
Trade accounts receivable - Net1,141,249
 704,310
Inventories - Net1,453,044
 805,292
Prepaid expenses and other172,334
 74,668
Total current assets5,595,529
 3,657,287
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - NET737,599
 388,333
GOODWILL8,614,316
 6,223,290
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET2,724,452
 1,788,404
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES38,972
 
OTHER86,288
 140,153
TOTAL ASSETS$17,797,156
 $12,197,467
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Current portion of long-term debt$448,163
 $75,817
Short-term borrowings - trade receivable securitization facility299,806
 299,519
Accounts payable318,586
 173,603
Accrued liabilities659,638
 351,443
Total current liabilities1,726,193
 900,382
LONG-TERM DEBT16,509,181
 12,501,946
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES658,175
 399,496
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES385,854
 204,114
Total liabilities19,279,403
 14,005,938
TD GROUP STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:   
Common stock - $.01 par value; authorized 224,400,000 shares; issued 57,304,097 and 56,895,686 at March 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively573
 569
Additional paid-in capital1,291,103
 1,208,742
Accumulated deficit(1,851,113) (2,246,578)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(157,037) 4,100
Treasury stock, at cost; 4,161,326 shares at March 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively(775,304) (775,304)
Total TD Group stockholders’ deficit(1,491,778) (1,808,471)
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST9,531
 
Total stockholders' deficit(1,482,247) (1,808,471)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT$17,797,156
 $12,197,467
See notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIODS ENDED
MARCH 30, 2019 AND MARCH 31, 2018
(Amounts in thousands,millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 
Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedThirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
NET SALES$1,195,938
 $933,070
 $2,189,240
 $1,781,030
$1,443
 $1,168
 $2,908
 $2,161
COST OF SALES536,618
 398,996
 965,803
 770,306
625
 518
 1,288
 947
GROSS PROFIT659,320
 534,074
 1,223,437
 1,010,724
818
 650
 1,620
 1,214
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES164,366
 107,526
 286,549
 214,054
180
 160
 381
 282
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS23,063
 17,457
 43,097
 34,569
46
 22
 86
 42
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS471,891
 409,091
 893,791
 762,101
592
 468
 1,153
 890
INTEREST EXPENSE - NET201,409
 161,266
 373,409
 322,199
252
 202
 501
 374
REFINANCING COSTS3,298
 638
 3,434
 1,751
3
 3
 26
 3
OTHER INCOME
 
 (3) 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES267,184
 247,187
 516,948
 438,151
337
 263
 629
 513
INCOME TAX PROVISION64,552
 45,347
 118,274
 (75,700)14
 63
 73
 117
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS202,632
 201,840
 398,674
 513,851
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS(224) 
 (224) 
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP202,408
 201,840
 398,450
 513,851
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
 (5,562) 
 (2,798)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS323
 200
 556
 396
(LOSS) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX(4) 2
 68
 2
NET INCOME319
 202
 624
 398
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
 (1) 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$202,408
 $196,278
 $398,450
 $511,053
$319
 $202
 $623
 $398
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO TD GROUP COMMON STOCK$202,408
 $196,278
 $374,141
 $454,905
Net earnings per share attributable to TD Group stockholders:       
Net earnings per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted$3.60
 $3.63
 $6.65
 $8.23
Net loss per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted
 (0.10) 
 (0.05)
Net earnings per share$3.60
 $3.53
 $6.65
 $8.18
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO TD GROUP COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$319
 $202
 $438
 $374
Earnings per share attributable to TD Group common stockholders:       
Earnings per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted$5.63
 $3.56
 $6.45
 $6.61
(Loss) Earnings per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted(0.07) 0.04
 1.18
 0.04
Earnings per share$5.56
 $3.60
 $7.63
 $6.65
Cash dividends declared per common share$
 $
 $32.50
 $
Weighted-average shares outstanding:              
Basic and diluted56,265
 55,605
 56,265
 55,599
57.4
 56.3
 57.4
 56.3
See notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIODS ENDED
MARCH 30, 2019 AND MARCH 31, 2018
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
(Unaudited)
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Net income including noncontrolling interests$202,632
 $196,278
 $398,674
 $511,053
Less net income for noncontrolling interests(224) 
 (224) 
Net income attributable to TD Group$202,408
 $196,278
 $398,450
 $511,053
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments(12,921) 23,036
 (24,149) 28,188
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives(63,254) 45,226
 (137,119) 63,474
Pensions and other postretirement benefits adjustments131
 
 131
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax, attributable to TD Group(76,044) 68,262
 (161,137) 91,662
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$126,364
 $264,540
 $237,313
 $602,715
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
Net income$319
 $202
 $624
 $398
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 (1) 
Net income attributable to TD Group$319
 $202
 $623
 $398
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation(106) (13) (8) (24)
Unrealized loss on derivatives(145) (63) (122) (137)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits
 
 6
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax, attributable to TD Group(251) (76) (124) (161)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$68
 $126
 $499
 $237
See notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE THIRTEEN and TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIODS ENDED MARCH 30, 2019
(Amounts in thousands,millions, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)

TD Group Stockholders    TD Group Stockholders    
Common Stock 
Additional Paid-In
Capital
   Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Treasury Stock    Common Stock 
Additional Paid-In
Capital
   Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Treasury Stock    
Number
of Shares
 
Par
Value
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Number
of Shares
 Value Non-controlling Interest Total
Number
of Shares
 
Par
Value
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Number
of Shares
 Value Non-controlling Interests Total
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 201856,895,686
 $569
 $1,208,742
 $(2,246,578) $4,100
 (4,161,326) $(775,304) $
 $(1,808,471)56,895,686
 $1
 $1,209
 $(2,247) $4
 (4,161,326) $(775) $
 $(1,808)
Cumulative effect of ASC 606, adopted October 1, 2018
 
 
 3,284
 
 
 
 
 3,284
Cumulative effect of ASU 2016-16, adopted October 1, 2018
 
 
 (353) 
 
 
 
 (353)
Cumulative effect of ASC 606 and ASU 2016-16, adopted October 1, 2018
 
 
 3
 
 
 
 
 3
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other
 
 
 (3,122) 
 
 
 
 (3,122)
 
 
 (3) 
 
 
 
 (3)
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options
 
 16,645
 
 
 
 
 
 16,645

 
 16
 
 
 
 
 
 16
Exercise of employee stock options109,695
 1
 14,174
 
 
 
 
 
 14,175
109,695
 
 14
 
 
 
 
 
 14
Net income
 
 
 196,042
 
 
 
 
 196,042
Net income attributable to TD Group
 
 
 196
 
 
 
 
 196
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 (11,228) 
 
 
 (11,228)
 
 
 
 (11) 
 
 
 (11)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
 
 
 
 (73,865) 
 
 
 (73,865)
 
 
 
 (74) 
 
 
 (74)
BALANCE, DECEMBER 29, 201857,005,381
 $570
 $1,239,561
 $(2,050,727) $(80,993) (4,161,326) $(775,304) $
 $(1,666,893)57,005,381
 $1
 $1,239
 $(2,051) $(81) (4,161,326) $(775) $
 $(1,667)
Acquisition of business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 9,307
 9,307
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 9
 9
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other
 
 
 (2,794) 
 
 
 
 (2,794)
 
 
 (2) 
 
 
 
 (2)
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options
 
 18,381
 
 
 
 
 
 18,381

 
 19
 
 
 
 
 
 19
Exercise of employee stock options298,240
 3
 32,952
 
 
 
 
 
 32,955
298,240
 
 33
 
 
 
 
 
 33
Common stock issued476
 
 209
 
 
 
 
 
 209
476
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
 
 202,408
 
 
 
 224
 202,632
Net income attributable to TD Group
 
 
 202
 
 
 
 
 202
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 (12,921) 
 
 
 (12,921)
 
 
 
 (13) 
 
 
 (13)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
 
 
 
 (63,254) 
 
 
 (63,254)
 
 
 
 (63) 
 
 
 (63)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 131
 
 
 
 131
BALANCE, MARCH 30, 201957,304,097
 $573
 $1,291,103
 $(1,851,113) $(157,037) (4,161,326) $(775,304) $9,531
 $(1,482,247)57,304,097
 $1
 $1,291
 $(1,851) $(157) (4,161,326) $(775) $9
 $(1,482)
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
















TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE THIRTEEN and TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
(Amounts in thousands,millions, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 Common Stock 
Additional Paid-In
Capital
   Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Treasury Stock  
 
Number
of Shares
 
Par
Value
  
Accumulated
Deficit
  
Number
of Shares
 Value Total
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 201756,093,659
 $561
 $1,095,319
 $(3,187,220) $(85,143) (4,159,207) $(774,721) $(2,951,204)
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other
 
 
 (4,509) 
 
 
 (4,509)
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options and restricted stock
 
 10,533
 
 
 
 
 10,533
Exercise of employee stock options, restricted stock activity and other, net189,082
 2
 7,290
 
 
 
 
 7,292
Net income
 
 
 314,775
 
 
 
 314,775
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 5,152
 
 
 5,152
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
 
 
 
 18,248
 
 
 18,248
BALANCE, DECEMBER 30, 201756,282,741
 $563
 $1,113,142
 $(2,876,954) $(61,743) (4,159,207) $(774,721) $(2,599,713)
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other
 
 
 (4,156) 
 
 
 (4,156)
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options and restricted stock
 
 11,409
 
 
 
 
 11,409
Exercise of employee stock options, restricted stock activity and other, net230,743
 2
 19,015
 
 
 (2,119) (583) 18,434
Common Stock Issued505
 
 149
 
 
 
 
 149
Net Income
 
 
 196,278
 
 
 
 196,278
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 23,036
 
 
 23,036
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
 
 
 
 45,226
 
 
 45,226
BALANCE, MARCH 31, 201856,513,989
 $565
 $1,143,715
 $(2,684,832) $6,519
 (4,161,326) $(775,304) $(2,309,337)

 TD Group Stockholders    
 Common Stock 
Additional Paid-In
Capital
   Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Treasury Stock    
 
Number
of Shares
 
Par
Value
  
Accumulated
Deficit
  
Number
of Shares
 Value Non-controlling Interests Total
BALANCE, SEPTEMBER 30, 201957,623,311
 $1
 $1,379
 $(3,120) $(379) (4,161,326) $(775) $10
 $(2,884)
Noncontrolling interests attributable to divestiture
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (6) (6)
Special dividends and vested dividend equivalents declared
 
 
 (1,864) 
 
 
 
 (1,864)
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other
 
 
 (19) 
 
 
 
 (19)
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options
 
 23
 
 
 
 
 
 23
Exercise of employee stock options169,470
 
 20
 
 
 
 
 
 20
Net income attributable to TD Group
 
 
 304
 
 
 
 
 304
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 98
 
 
 
 98
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
 
 
 
 23
 
 
 
 23
Pensions and other postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 6
 
 
 
 6
BALANCE, DECEMBER 28, 201957,792,781
 $1
 $1,422
 $(4,699) $(252) (4,161,326) $(775) $4
 $(4,299)
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other
 
 
 (21) 
 
 
 
 (21)
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options
 
 17
 
 
 
 
 
 17
Exercise of employee stock options440,793
 
 49
 
 
 
 
 
 49
Treasury stock purchased
 
 
 
 
 (36,900) (19) 
 (19)
Net income attributable to TD Group
 
 
 319
 
 
 
 
 319
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
 
 
 
 (106) 
 
 
 (106)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives, net of tax
 
 
 
 (145) 
 
 
 (145)
BALANCE, MARCH 28, 202058,233,574
 $1
 $1,488
 $(4,401) $(503) (4,198,226) $(794) $4
 $(4,205)
See notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIODS ENDED
MARCH 30, 2019 AND MARCH 31, 2018
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
(Unaudited)
Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedTwenty-Six Week Periods Ended
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interests$398,674
 $511,053
Net loss from discontinued operations
 2,798
Net income$624
 $398
Net income from discontinued operations(68) (2)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation32,627
 26,727
55
 32
Amortization of intangible assets43,599
 34,882
86
 42
Amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium13,286
 10,594
16
 13
Amortization of inventory step-up
 20
Amortization of loss contract reserves(25) (5)
Refinancing costs3,434
 1,751
26
 3
Non-cash equity compensation38,273
 22,703
37
 38
Deferred income taxes(7,519) (166,592)(9) (7)
Changes in assets/liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions of businesses:      
Trade accounts receivable(7,226) 5,864
74
 (7)
Inventories(45,151) (16,337)(97) (45)
Income taxes receivable/payable15,765
 26,648
(73) 16
Other assets(53,826) (8,803)(32) (54)
Accounts payable1,147
 (624)(12) 1
Accrued interest27,554
 883
68
 28
Accrued and other liabilities(7,640) 2,137
(76) (18)
Net cash provided by operating activities452,997
 453,684
594
 453
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Capital expenditures(43,404) (30,884)(50) (44)
Payments made in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired(3,569,378) (50,320)
 (3,569)
Proceeds in connection with the sale of discontinued operations
 57,686
Net cash used in investing activities(3,612,782) (23,518)
Proceeds in connection with the sale of discontinued operations, net904
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities854
 (3,613)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options47,126
 26,305
69
 47
Dividend equivalent payments(24,309) (56,148)
Proceeds from term loans, net
 793,042
Dividends and dividend equivalent payments(1,928) (24)
Treasury stock purchased(19) 
Proceeds from revolving credit facility200
 
Repayments on term loans(38,214) (833,052)(19) (38)
Cash tender and redemption of senior subordinated notes due 2020(550,000) 

 (550)
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes due 2027, net544,578
 
Redemption of senior subordinated notes due 2022, net(1,168) 
Proceeds from 5.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027, net2,625
 
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes, net
 545
Proceeds from senior secured notes due 2026, net3,937,398
 

 3,937
Financing fees and other(1,753) (2,155)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities3,914,826
 (72,008)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH844
 2,288
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH755,885
 360,446
Financing fees and other, net(8) (2)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(248) 3,915
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS1
 1
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS1,201
 756
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD2,073,017
 650,561
1,467
 2,073
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD$2,828,902
 $1,011,007
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$2,668
 $2,829
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
Cash paid during the period for interest$364,511
 $310,949
$424
 $365
Cash paid during the period for income taxes$120,715
 $56,606
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds$183
 $121
See notesNotes to condensed consolidated financial statements.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIODS ENDED MARCH 30, 201928, 2020 AND MARCH 31, 201830, 2019
(UNAUDITED)
 
1.    DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Description of the Business – TransDigm Group Incorporated (“TD Group”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransDigm Inc., is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly every commercial and military aircraft in service today. TransDigm Inc., along with TransDigm Inc.’s direct and indirect wholly-owned operating subsidiaries (collectively, with TD Group, the “Company” or “TransDigm”), offers a broad range of proprietary aerospace components. TD Group has no significant assets or operations other than its 100% ownership of TransDigm Inc. TD Group’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE, under the trading symbol “TDG.”
TransDigm's major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, NiCad batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, rods and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized cockpit displays, aircraft audio systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered interior surfaces and related components, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, advanced displays, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology, military personnel parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems.
On March 14, 2019, TransDigm completed its acquisition of Esterline Technologies Corporation ("Esterline"). Refer to Note 3, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," for further information on this acquisition. Esterline includes a collection of approximately 20 reporting units that primarily develop, produce and market products for the aerospace and defense industry. TransDigm is currently in the process of integrating Esterline as well as evaluating the strategic fit and description of each individual Esterline reporting unit.
2.    UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, the information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes for the year ended September 30, 20182019 included in TD Group’s Form 10-K filed on November 9, 2018.19, 2019. As disclosed therein, the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“US GAAP”). The September 30, 20182019 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from TD Group’s audited financial statements. The results of operations for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Historical information has been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the classification of discontinued operations. Discontinued operations are further described in Note 3, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," and Note 18, "Discontinued Operations."
3.    ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
During the twenty-six week periodfiscal year ended MarchSeptember 30, 2019, the Company completed the acquisitions of Esterline Technologies Corporation ("Esterline") and substantially all of the assets and technical data rights of the Stormscope product line from L3Harris Technologies, Inc. ("Stormscope") and NavCom Defense Electronics ("NavCom"). During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the Company completed the acquisitions of Skandia Inc. ("Skandia"), Extant, and the Kirkhill elastomers business ("Kirkhill"). The Company accounted for the acquisitions using the acquisition method and included the results of operations of the acquisitions in its condensed consolidated financial statements from the effective date of each acquisition. As of March 30, 2019, the one-year measurement period is open for Esterline, NavCom, Skandia and Extant; therefore, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to these acquisitions are subject to adjustment until the end of their respective one-year measurement periods. The Company is in the process of obtaining a third-party valuation of certain intangible assets and tangible assets of Esterline and Skandia.
Pro forma net sales and results of operations for the Esterline acquisition are provided in the Esterline section below. The pro forma information presents consolidated financial information as if Esterline had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal year 2018 on October 1, 2017. Pro forma net sales and results of operations for the acquisitions, other than Esterline, had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 or March 31, 2018 are not material and, accordingly, are not provided.
The acquisitions strengthen and expand the Company’s position to design, produce and supply highly engineered proprietary aerospace components in niche markets with significant aftermarket content and provide opportunities to create value through the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, improving our cost structure, and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers). The purchase price

paid for each acquisition reflects the current earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and cash flows, as well as the future EBITDA and cash flows expected to be generated by the business, which are driven in most cases by the recurring aftermarket consumption over the life of a particular aircraft, estimated to be approximately 25 to 30 years.

Acquisitions
Esterline – On March 14, 2019, TransDigm completed the acquisition of all the outstanding stock of Esterline for $122.50 per share in cash, plus the payoff of Esterline debt. The purchase price, net of cash acquired of approximately $398.2 million, totaled approximately $3,923.9 million. Of the $3,923.9 million purchase price, $3,536.3 million was paid at closing and the remaining $387.6 million was classified as restricted cash at March 30, 2019 for the redemption of the outstanding senior notes due 2023 (herein the "2023 Notes"). The 2023 Notes were redeemed on April 15, 2019. Refer to Note 9, "Debt," for additional information. Esterline, through its subsidiaries, iswas an industry leader in specialized manufacturing for the aerospace and defense industry including significant aftermarket exposure, primarily within three core disciplines -disciplines: advanced materials, avionics and controls and sensors and systems. The acquisition of Esterline expands TransDigm's platform of proprietary and sole source content for the aerospace and defense industry. TransDigm evaluated the strategic fit and description of each Esterline has been identified as a separatereporting unit to determine the appropriate business segment at March 30, 2019.for the reporting unit. Each Esterline reporting unit is included in one of TransDigm's segments: Power and Control, Airframe, or Non-aviation. Refer to Note 13, "Segments," for additional information about Esterline's products and the Company's segments.
The total purchase price of Esterline was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon management’s estimatedthe respective fair valuesvalue at the date of acquisition. To the extent the purchase price exceeded the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, such excess was allocated to goodwill. The preliminary allocation of the fair value of the Esterline acquisition is summarized in the table below (presented in thousands). Allocations are based on the acquisition method of accounting and in-process third-party valuation appraisals. Given the timing and complexity of the Esterline acquisition, the allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and will likely change in future periods, perhaps materially, as fair value estimates of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are refined and finalized during the allowable one year measurement period.
Except where otherwise noted in the Notesnotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements,the condensed consolidated financial statements, changes in balances and activity where comparable periods are presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements were generally driven by the Esterline acquisition.
The allocation of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Esterline acquisition as of the acquisition date of March 14, 2019 is summarized in the table below (in millions).
Assets acquired:  
Current assets, excluding cash acquired$1,482,442
Trade accounts receivable$384
Inventories583
Prepaid expenses and other423
Property, plant, and equipment338,990
469
Other intangible assets992,000
1,301
Goodwill2,431,180
2,256
Other49,710
20
Total assets acquired5,294,322
5,436
Liabilities assumed:  
Current liabilities843,653
Other noncurrent liabilities526,819
Accounts payable146
Accrued liabilities751
Other non-current liabilities615
Total liabilities assumed1,370,472
1,512
Net assets acquired$3,923,850
$3,924

The Company currently expects thatOf the approximately $2.4$2.3 billion of goodwill and $1.0recognized for the acquisition, approximately $25.6 million is deductible for tax purposes. Also, of the approximately $1.3 billion of other intangible assets recognized for the acquisition, approximately $48.9 million is deductible for tax purposes.

In connection with the Esterline acquisition, we acquired existing long-term contracts with customers that were incurring gross margin losses as of the date of acquisition. Based on our review of these contracts, we concluded that the terms of certain of these loss-making contracts were unfavorable when compared to market terms as of the acquisition date. As a result, we recognized loss contract reserves as of the acquisition date of $267.9 million based on the present value of the difference between the contractual cash flows of the existing long-term contracts and the estimated cash flows had the contracts been executed at market terms as of the acquisition date. These adjustments apply only to contracts generating a margin as of the date of acquisition. As of September 30, 2019, we reclassified $9.3 million in loss contract reserves to liabilities held-for-sale, as it pertained to Souriau-Sunbank. Significant assumptions used to determine the fair value of the loss contract reserves using the discounted cash flow model include discount rates, forecasted quantities of products to be sold under the long-term contracts and market prices for respective products. While the Company conservatively selected values for these assumptions, they are forward looking and could be affected by future economic and market conditions. The loss contract reserves are amortized and recorded as an offset to cost of sales over the life of the contracts as actual sales occur under the long-term contracts. Approximately $19.8 million was amortized and recorded as an offset to cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020. Total loss contract reserves related to the Esterline acquisition are $211.1 million and $231.8 million at March 28, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively, of which $64.3 million and $60.0 million is classified in accrued liabilities and $146.8 million and $171.8 million is classified in other non-current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 28, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.
Extant Acquisitions – On August 30, 2019, the Company's Extant subsidiary completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and technical data rights of the Stormscope product line from L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for approximately $20 million in cash. Stormscope is a lightning detection system for the general aviation and business jet markets. Stormscope is included as a product line of Extant, which is included in TransDigm's Power and Control segment. The Company expects that approximately $11.1 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition and approximately $7.5 million of other intangible assets recognized for the acquisition will not be deductible for tax purposes.
The Company's net sales and income from continuing operations for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019 include net sales of $122.0 million and income from continuing operations before tax of $7.5 million related to the Esterline acquisition. Net income from continuing operations for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019 includes approximately $3.5 million of other intangible asset amortization expense and $14.9 million of inventory step-up amortization expense in cost of sales, respectively.
Acquisition costs were expensed as incurred. In fiscal 2019, approximately $22.0 million of acquisition-related costs have been incurred. These costs were recorded in selling and administrative expenses within the condensed consolidated statements of income. In connection with the financing of the Esterline acquisition, approximately $24.5 million of net interest expense (comprised of gross interest expense of $32.7 million and interest income of $8.2 million) has been recorded in fiscal 2019.

The following pro forma information presents consolidated financial information as if Esterline had been acquired at the beginning of fiscal year 2018 on October 1, 2017. Interest expense has been adjusted as though the debt incurred to finance the Esterline acquisition had been outstanding at October 1, 2017. Each quarter presented includes other intangible asset amortization expense of approximately $21.2 million resulting from the preliminary purchase accounting. The full $118.7 million of inventory step-up amortization resulting from the preliminary purchase accounting asset step-up has been included in the fiscal year 2018 pro forma results to reflect the pro forma transaction date of October 1, 2017, and thus the inventory step-up amortization expense of $14.9 million recorded in the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019 has been excluded.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information does not necessarily reflect the actual results that would have occurred had the acquisition taken place on October 1, 2017, nor is it meant to be indicative of future results of operations of the combined companies under the ownership and operation of the Company.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Net sales$1,589,314
 $1,448,515
 $3,065,341
 $2,776,082
Income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interests$201,754
 $156,350
 $387,338
 $214,189
Net earnings per share attributable to TD Group stockholders from continuing operations - basic and diluted$3.59
 $2.81
 $6.45
 $2.84

purposes over 15 years.
NavCom On October 1, 2018, the Company's Extant subsidiary completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and technical data rights from the Corona, California operations of NavCom for approximately $27 million in cash. NavCom develops, manufactures, and supports high-reliability, mission-critical electronics, avionics and sub-assemblies. NavCom is included as a product line of Extant, which is included in TransDigm's Power and Control segment. The Company expects that approximately $9Approximately $9.0 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years.
Skandia – On July 13, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Skandia for a total purchase price of approximately $84.3 million, which includes a $0.2 million working capital settlement paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018. Skandia provides highly engineered seating foam, foam fabrication, flammability testing and acoustic solutions for the business jet market. Skandia is included as a product line within an existing reporting unit in TransDigm's Airframe segment. The Company expects that no goodwill recognized for the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.
Extant – On April 24, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Extant for a total purchase price of approximately $534.6 million in cash, which is net of a $0.2 million working capital settlement received in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Extant provides a broad range of proprietary aftermarket products and repair and overhaul services to the aerospace and defense end markets. Extant is included in TransDigm's Power and Control segment.
Prior to the Company's acquisition of Extant, Extant was owned by an equity fund sponsored by Warburg Pincus LLC. Michael Graff, a director of TransDigm, is a managing director of Warburg Pincus LLC and was chairman of the board of Extant. Robert Henderson, Vice Chairman of TransDigm, was also on the board of Extant and owned less than 2% of Extant on a fully diluted basis. In addition, Mr. Graff, Mr. W. Nicholas Howley, TransDigm's Executive Chairman, and Messrs. Douglas Peacock and David Barr, directors of TransDigm, each had minority interests of less than 1% in the Warburg Pincus LLC fund that owned Extant.

The total purchase price of Extant was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon management’s estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. To the extent the purchase price exceeded the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, such excess was allocated to goodwill. The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation of the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the transaction date (presented in thousands).
Assets acquired: 
Current assets, excluding cash acquired$53,698
Property, plant, and equipment4,103
Other intangible assets105,000
Goodwill406,673
Total assets acquired569,474
Liabilities assumed: 
Current liabilities9,876
Other noncurrent liabilities25,028
Total liabilities assumed34,904
Net assets acquired$534,570

Approximately $44 million of the $105 million other intangible assets recognized for the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. Of the $407 million
Pro forma net sales and results of goodwill recognizedoperations for the acquisition, none is deductible for tax purposes.
Kirkhill – On March 15, 2018,Extant acquisitions had they occurred at the Company acquired the assets and certain liabilitiesbeginning of the Kirkhill elastomers business from Esterline for a total purchase price of approximately $49.3 million, which is net of a $0.6 million working capital settlement received in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Kirkhill's productsapplicable twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 are primarily proprietary, sole source with significant aftermarket contentnot material and, used in a broad variety of most major commercial transport and military platforms. Kirkhill is included in TransDigm's Airframe segment. No goodwill recognized for the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.accordingly, are not provided.
Divestitures
SchrothSouriau-Sunbank – On February 22, 2017,December 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the Company acquired alldivestiture of the outstanding stockSouriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies business (“Souriau-Sunbank”) with Eaton Corporation plc (“Eaton”) for approximately $920 million. Souriau-Sunbank was acquired by TransDigm as part of Schroth Safety Products GmbH and certain aviation and defense assets and liabilities from subsidiariesits acquisition of Takata Corporation (collectively, "Schroth"), for a total purchase price of approximately $89.7 million, which consisted primarily of $79.7 million paidEsterline in cash during fiscal 2017 and an approximately $9.0 million indemnity holdback, of which $8.5 million was paid in April 2018 and $0.5 million remains a reserve as of March 30, 2019.
In connection with the settlement of a Department of Justice investigation into the competitive effects of the acquisition, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company committed to dispose of the Schroth business. Therefore, Schroth was classified as held-for-sale beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and the results of operations of were reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.
Esterline Interface Technology Group On January 26, 2018, the CompanySeptember 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the saledivestiture of Schroth in a management buyoutits Esterline Interface Technology (“EIT”) group of businesses to a private equity fund and certain membersan affiliate of Schroth managementKPS Capital Partners, LP for approximately $61.4$190 million, which included a working capital adjustmentsettlement of $0.3$0.7 million that was paid in July 2018.February 2020. EIT was acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in March 2019.
There was no activity from discontinued operations inRefer to Note 18, "Discontinued Operations," for further information on the thirteen and twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019. Loss from discontinued operations was $5.6 million and $2.8 million in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 31, 2018, respectively, which is summarized as follows (amounts in thousands):     
 Thirteen Week Period Ended Twenty-Six Week Period Ended
 March 31, 2018 March 31, 2018
Net sales$2,679
 $11,808
(Loss) Income from discontinued operations before income taxes(456) 354
Income tax benefit62
 2,016
(Loss) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(394) 2,370
Net loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax(5,168) (5,168)
Loss from discontinued operations$(5,562) $(2,798)

Company's divestitures.

4.    RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, which created a new topic in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” In addition to superseding and replacing nearly all existing U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, ASC 606 requires an entity to recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard also specifies the accounting of some costs to obtain or fulfill a contract with a customer and expands the disclosure requirements around contracts with customers. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2019 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Refer to Note 5, "Revenue Recognition," for additional disclosures relating to ASC 606.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (ASC 842),” which will require thatrequires lessees to recognize a lessee recognize assetsright-of-use asset and liabilities on the balance sheetlease liability for all leases with a lease term of more than twelve months, with12 months. ASU 2016-02 was effective for the result being the recognition ofCompany on October 1, 2019, and required a right of use asset and a lease liability.  Additionally, inmodified retrospective application. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10, "Codification2018-11, “Leases (ASC 842) Targeted Improvements,” which provided an additional transition method that allowed entities to ASC 842, Leases" which provides narrow amendments to clarify how toinitially apply certain aspects of the new leases standard. The new leases standard guidance is effective forat the Company for annual reporting periods, including interim periods therein, beginning October 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted.date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption without restating prior periods. The Company is currently evaluatinghas completed the impact of adopting this standard on ournecessary changes to the consolidated financial statements and disclosures. We are planning to adoptrelated disclosures, internal controls, financial policies and information systems. On October 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 on October 1, 2019and related amendments using the modified retrospective optional transition method, in which casemethod. Results for reporting periods beginning after October 1, 2019, are presented under ASC 842, while prior periods presented will notperiod amounts continue to be restated. Also, we intendreported under ASC 840, “Leases." The Company elected to electapply the package of practical expedients permitted within the new standard, which among other things, permits us to not reassessallows the identification,carry forward of historical lease classification of existing leases. Additionally, the adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of lease assets and initial direct costslease liabilities for operating leases of leases commencing before the$99 million and $105 million, respectively, as of October 1, 2019 effective date.2019. The effects of our transition to ASC 842 resulted in no cumulative adjustment to retained earnings in the period of adoption. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated statements of income or cash flows. Refer to Note 16, "Leases," for additional information.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13)," which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. The new model uses a forward-looking expected loss method, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permittedthe Company for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018.October 1, 2020 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory” (ASU 2016-16). This accounting standard requires companies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets, other than inventory, in the period in which the transfer occurs. Under previous guidance companies were required to defer the income tax effects of intercompany transfers of assets by recording prepaid taxes, until such assets were sold to an outside party or otherwise recognized. Current guidance requires companies to write off any income tax amounts previously deferred as prepaid taxes from past intercompany transactions, and to record deferred tax balances for amounts not previously recognized, through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. ASU 2016-16 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those years. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders' deficit for the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-16 on retained earnings.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” to eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test in order to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,October 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In March 2017,December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, "Compensation—Retirement Benefits2019-12, “Income Taxes (ASC 715): Improving740) - Simplifying the PresentationAccounting for Income Taxes,” which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost," that changes how employers that sponsor defined benefit and/orsimplify US GAAP for other postretirement benefit plans present the net periodic benefit cost in the income statement. Under previousareas of ASC 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This guidance companies included all components of the net periodic benefit costs in the same lines as the service cost component. Current guidance requires employers to present the other components of the net periodic benefit costs separately from the line items that include the service cost and outside of any subtotal of operating income. In addition, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization in assets. Employers will have to disclose the lines used to present the other components of net periodic benefit cost, if the components are not presented separately in the income statement. The standard is effective for public business entities forfiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within the fiscal year. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The2020. Early adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, "Compensation—Stock Compensation (ASC 718): Scope of Modification Accounting," which provides clarity on which changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards require

an entity to apply the modification accounting provisions required in ASC 718. The standard is effective for all entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (ASC 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income," which gives entities the option to reclassify tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") into retained earnings. The guidance allows entities to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings stranded tax effects resulting from the Act's new federal corporate income tax rate. The guidance also allows entities to elect to reclassify other stranded tax effects that relate to the Act but do not directly relate to the change in the federal tax rate (e.g., state taxes, changing from a worldwide tax system to a territorial system). Tax effects that are stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income for other reasons (e.g., prior changes in tax law, a change in valuation allowance) may not be reclassified. The standard is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within the fiscal year. Early adoptionamendments is permitted, including adoption in any interim period for which financial statements have not yet been issued. Entities haveDepending on the option to applyamendment, adoption may be applied on the guidance retrospectivelyretrospective, modified retrospective or in the period of adoption. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-05, “Income Taxes (ASC 740), Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118.” The ASU adds various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of the December 2017 SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“SAB 118”), which was effective immediately. The SEC issued SAB 118 to address concerns about reporting entities’ ability to timely comply with the accounting requirements to recognize all of the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in the period of enactment. SAB 118 allowed disclosure that timely determination of some or all of the income tax effects from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act were incomplete by the due date of the financial statements and if possible to provide a reasonable estimate. We have finalized our accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act under the guidance of SAB 118. Such finalization did not result in a material impact to the provisional tax effects previously recorded in our consolidated financial statements.
In accordance with SEC Final Rule Release No. 33-10532, we have adopted Rule 3-04 of Regulation S-X during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and have disclosed changes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for all periods presented.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (ASC 715-20)."  ASU 2018-14 modifies disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The ASU also requires an entity to disclose the weighted-average interest crediting rates for cash balance plans and to explain the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation. The ASU is effective January 1, 2020 and early adoption is permitted. prospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
5.    REVENUE RECOGNITION
TransDigm's sales are concentrated in the aerospace industry. The Company adopted ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” beginning October 1, 2018 usingCompany’s customers include: distributors of aerospace components, commercial airlines, large commercial transport and regional and business aircraft OEMs, various armed forces of the modified retrospective method.United States and friendly foreign governments, defense OEMs, system suppliers, and various other industrial customers.
The new standard primarily impactedmajority of the Company's timing of revenue recognition for certain contracts and subcontracts with the U.S. government that contain termination for convenience clauses and resultedis recorded at a point in an increase to retained earnings of $3.3 million. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

The cumulative effect of the changes made to our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 1, 2018 for the adoption of ASC 606 were as follows (in thousands):
 September 30, 2018 Adjustments due to ASC 606 October 1, 2018
Assets     
Unbilled receivables(1)
$10,056
 $8,272
 $18,328
Inventories - Net805,292
 (3,977) 801,315
      
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit   �� 
Deferred income taxes$399,496
 $1,011
 $400,507
Accumulated deficit(2,246,578) 3,284
 (2,243,294)
(1)
Included in prepaid expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
The impact of the adoption of ASC 606 on the condensed consolidated statements of income and condensed consolidated balance sheet was immaterial for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019.
Accounting Policy time. Revenue is recognized from the sale of products when control transfers to the customer, which is demonstrated by our right to payment, a transfer of title, a transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership, or the customer acceptance, but most frequently upon shipment where the customer obtains physical possession of the goods.
The majority of the Company's revenue is recorded at a point in time.
In some contracts, the Company found that under ASC 606, control transferredtransfers to the customer over time, primarily in contracts where the customer is required to pay for the cost of both the finished and unfinished goods at the time of cancellation plus a reasonable profit relative to the work performed for products that were customized for the customer. Upon adoption of ASC 606,Therefore, we recognize revenue over time for those agreements that have a right to margin and where the products being produced have no alternative use. Prior to the adoption date, revenue related to these agreements was recognized when the goods were shipped; as a result of the adoption of ASC 606, a portion of our revenue may be earned in periods earlier than it would have been in prior years. The cumulative adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption, which is presented in the table above, represents those earnings that would have been recognized in the previous year had ASC 606 been in effect during that time.
Based on our production cycle, it is generally expected that goods related to the revenue represented in that adjustment will be shipped and billed within the current year. For revenue recognized over time, we estimate the amount of revenue attributable to a contract earned at a given point during the production cycle based on certain costs, such as materials and labor incurred to date, plus the expected profit, which is a cost-to-cost input method.

The Company’s payment terms vary by the type and location of the customer and the products or services offered. The Company does not offer any payment terms that would meet the requirements for consideration as a significant financing component under ASC 606.component.
Shipping and handling fees and costs incurred in connection with products sold are recorded in cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of income, and are not considered a performance obligation to our customers.
The Company pays sales commissions that relate to contracts for products or services that are satisfied at a point in time or over a period of one year or less and so are recorded per the practical expedient expensed as incurred. These costs are reported as a component of selling and administrative expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations.
We offer assurance type warranties on our products as well as separately sold warranty contracts. Revenue related to warranty contracts that are sold separately is recognized over the life of the warranty term. 
Variable consideration is estimated at the expected value (sum of the probability of weighted amounts) or most likely amount, whichever method is found to be most appropriate to estimate the consideration to which the Company will be entitled, and only to the extent it is probable that a subsequent change in estimate will not result in a significant revenue reversal when estimating the amount of revenue to recognize. Variable consideration is treated as a change to the sales transaction price and based largely on an assessment of all information (i.e., historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to the Company. Variable consideration is estimated at contract inception and updated at the end of each reporting period as additional information becomes available.

income.
Contract Assets and Liabilities - Contract assets reflect revenue recognized and performance obligations satisfied in advance of customer billing or reimbursable costs related to a specific contract. Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of the satisfaction of performance under the contract. We receive payments from customers based on the terms established in our contracts. The following table summarizes our contract assets and liabilities balances (in thousands)millions):
March 30, 2019 October 1, 2018 ChangeMarch 28, 2020 September 30, 2019 Change
Contract assets, current (1)
$66,675
 18,328
 $48,347
$40
 $44
 $(4)
Contract assets, non-current (2)
118
 118
 
6
 7
 (1)
Total contract assets66,793
 18,446
 48,347
46
 51
 (5)
Contract liabilities, current (3)
6,920
 2,742
 4,178
21
 18
 3
Contract liabilities, non-current (4)

 
 
15
 13
 2
Total contract liabilities6,920
 2,742
 4,178
36
 31
 5
Net contract assets$59,873
 $15,704
 $44,169
$10
 $20
 $(10)
                                     
(1) 
Included in prepaid expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.sheets.
(2) 
Included in other non-current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.sheets.
(3) 
Included in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.sheets.
(4) 
Included in other non-current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.sheets.
Changes in the contract asset and liability balances during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 were not materially impacted by any factors other than the Esterline acquisition. For the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the revenue recognized that was previously included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities was immaterial.not material.
Refer to Note 13, “Segments,” for disclosures related to the disaggregation of revenue.

6.    EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands,millions, except per share data) using the two-class method:
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Numerator for earnings per share:       
Income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interests$202,632
 $201,840
 $398,674
 $513,851
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(224) 
 (224) 
Net income from continuing operating attributable to TD Group202,408
 201,840
 398,450
 513,851
Less dividends paid on participating securities
 
 (24,309) (56,148)
 202,408
 201,840
 374,141
 457,703
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
 (5,562) 
 (2,798)
Net income applicable to TD Group common stock - basic and diluted$202,408
 $196,278
 $374,141
 $454,905
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method:       
Weighted-average common shares outstanding52,979
 52,229
 52,886
 52,127
Vested options deemed participating securities3,286
 3,376
 3,379
 3,472
Total shares for basic and diluted earnings per share56,265
 55,605
 56,265
 55,599
        
Net earnings per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted$3.60
 $3.63
 $6.65
 $8.23
Net loss per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted
 (0.10) 
 (0.05)
Net earnings per share$3.60
 $3.53
 $6.65
 $8.18
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
Numerator for earnings per share:       
Income from continuing operations$323
 $200
 $556
 $396
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 (1) 
Net income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group323
 200
 555
 396
Less: Special dividends declared or paid on participating securities
 
 (185) (24)
 323
 200
 370
 372
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(4) 2
 68
 2
Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders - basic and diluted$319
 $202
 $438
 $374
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method:       
Weighted-average common shares outstanding53.8
 53.0
 53.7
 52.9
Vested options deemed participating securities3.6
 3.3
 3.7
 3.4
Total shares for basic and diluted earnings per share57.4
 56.3
 57.4
 56.3
        
Earnings per share from continuing operations - basic and diluted$5.63
 $3.56
 $6.45
 $6.61
(Loss) Earnings per share from discontinued operations - basic and diluted(0.07) 0.04
 1.18
 0.04
Earnings per share$5.56
 $3.60
 $7.63
 $6.65

7. INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is generally determined by the average cost and the first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods and includes material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing process.
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands)millions):
March 30, 2019 September 30, 2018March 28, 2020 September 30, 2019
Raw materials and purchased component parts$811,829
 $540,290
$867
 $805
Work-in-progress483,198
 237,335
389
 360
Finished goods263,460
 127,018
208
 192
Total1,558,487
 904,643
1,464
 1,357
Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory(105,443) (99,351)(151) (124)
Inventories - Net$1,453,044
 $805,292
$1,313
 $1,233


8.    INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Other intangible assets - net in the condensed consolidated balance sheets consist of the following (in thousands)millions):
 March 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Trademarks and trade names$1,037,533
 $
 $1,037,533
 $799,749
 $
 $799,749
Technology1,853,900
 451,267
 1,402,633
 1,347,314
 416,579
 930,735
Order backlog88,113
 10,561
 77,552
 12,200
 5,409
 6,791
Customer relationships215,986
 17,013
 198,973
 62,561
 14,277
 48,284
Other16,335
 8,574
 7,761
 10,873
 8,028
 2,845
Total$3,211,867
 $487,415
 $2,724,452
 $2,232,697
 $444,293
 $1,788,404

Intangible assets acquired during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 are summarized in the table below (in thousands). As disclosed in Note 3, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired are based on the acquisition method of accounting and are subject to adjustment upon completion of the third-party valuation appraisals. Material adjustments may occur. The fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired will be finalized within the allowable one year measurement period.
Gross Amount Amortization PeriodMarch 28, 2020 September 30, 2019
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:  
Goodwill$2,439,436
 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net 
Gross Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Trademarks and trade names251,700
 $954
 $
 $954
 $956
 $
 $956
2,691,136
 
Intangible assets subject to amortization:  
Technology509,500
 20 years1,829
 542
 1,287
 1,806
 496
 1,310
Order backlog78,000
 1.5 years90
 65
 25
 107
 45
 62
Customer relationships156,000
 20 years436
 41
 395
 438
 30
 408
743,500
 18 years
Other18
 10
 8
 17
 9
 8
Total$3,434,636
 $3,327
 $658
 $2,669
 $3,324
 $580
 $2,744

The aggregate amortization expense on identifiable intangible assets for the twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018 was approximately $43.1$86 million and $34.6$42 million, respectively. The estimated amortization expense is $122.2 million for fiscal year 2019, $154.2$172 million for fiscal year 2020 and $104.2$115 million for each of the fourfive succeeding fiscal years 2021 through 2024.2025.
The following is a summary of changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment from September 30, 20182019 through March 30, 201928, 2020 (in thousands)millions):
 
Power &
Control
 Airframe 
Non-
aviation
 Esterline Total
Balance - September 30, 2018$3,677,683
 $2,452,332
 $93,275
 $
 $6,223,290
Goodwill acquired during the year8,256
 
 
 2,431,180
 2,439,436
Purchase price allocation adjustments2,967
 
 
 
 2,967
Currency translation adjustment
 (1,631) 
 (49,746) (51,377)
Balance - March 30, 2019$3,688,906
 $2,450,701
 $93,275
 $2,381,434
 $8,614,316
 
Power &
Control
 Airframe 
Non-
aviation
 Total
Balance at September 30, 2019$4,121
 $3,598
 $101
 $7,820
Purchase price allocation adjustments(14) 51
 (1) 36
Currency translation adjustments4
 (14) 
 (10)
Balance at March 28, 2020$4,111
 $3,635
 $100
 $7,846

The purchase price allocation adjustments relate to opening balance sheet adjustments recorded by the sixteen reporting units acquired from Esterline.
Interim Impairment Evaluation
US GAAP requires that both indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill are tested for impairment annually and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood greater than 50%) that the intangible asset or the reporting unit is impaired. Therefore, during interim periods, ASC 350 requires companies to focus on those events and circumstances that affect significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the asset, asset group or reporting unit to determine whether an interim quantitative impairment test is required. Given the adverse global economic and market conditions attributable to the novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, particularly as it pertains to the commercial sector of the aerospace and defense industry, the Company determined that an interim impairment evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets was necessary as of March 28, 2020 for certain reporting units in which it was concluded a potential impairment existed.
For the identified reporting units, a Step 1 impairment test was performed using an income approach based on management’s determination of the prospective financial information with consideration taken of the existing uncertainty in the global economy and aerospace and defense industry, particularly the commercial sector. Management also included projected declines and subsequent recovery in commercial OEM and aftermarket as a percentage of sales based on available industry data. The Company utilized a third party valuation firm to assist in the determination of the weighted average cost of capital. For each indefinite-lived intangible asset and reporting unit tested, the fair value sufficiently exceeded carrying value.
As a result of the interim impairment testing performed as of March 28, 2020, no indefinite-lived intangible assets or goodwill was determined to be impaired.

9.    DEBT
The Company’s debt consists of the following (in thousands)millions):
March 30, 2019March 28, 2020
Gross Amount Debt Issuance Costs Original Issue Discount or Premium Net AmountGross Amount Debt Issuance Costs Original Issue Discount or Premium Net Amount
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility$300,000
 $(194) $
 $299,806
$350
 $
 $
 $350
Term loans$7,561,718
 $(63,852) $(19,122) $7,478,744
$7,503
 $(52) $(24) $7,427
5.50% senior subordinated notes due 2020 (2020 Notes)
 
 
 
6.00% senior subordinated notes due 2022 (2022 Notes)1,150,000
 (4,781) 
 1,145,219
3.625% senior notes due 2023 (2023 Notes)370,425
 (2,996) 
 367,429
Revolving credit facility200
 
 
 200
6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2024 (2024 Notes)1,200,000
 (6,278) 
 1,193,722
1,200
 (5) 
 1,195
6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2025 (2025 Notes)750,000
 (3,241) 3,363
 750,122
750
 (3) 3
 750
6.375% senior subordinated notes due 2026 (6.375% 2026 Notes)950,000
 (7,294) 
 942,706
950
 (6) 
 944
6.875% senior subordinated notes due 2026 (6.875% 2026 Notes)500,000
 (5,511) (3,371) 491,118
500
 (5) (3) 492
6.25% secured notes due 2026 (2026 Secured Notes)4,000,000
 (62,479) 1,953
 3,939,474
4,000
 (55) 2
 3,947
7.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (2027 Notes)550,000
 (5,312) 
 544,688
7.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (7.50% 2027 Notes)550
 (5) 
 545
5.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (5.50% 2027 Notes2,650
 (23) 
 2,627
Government refundable advances38,663
 
 
 38,663
27
 
 
 27
Capital lease obligations65,458
 
 
 65,458
Finance lease obligations58
 
 
 58
17,136,264
 (161,744) (17,177) 16,957,343
18,388
 (154) (22) 18,212
Less current portion451,738
 (3,576) 
 448,162
280
 (1) 
 279
Long-term debt$16,684,526
 $(158,168) $(17,177) $16,509,181
$18,108
 $(153) $(22) $17,933

September 30, 2018September 30, 2019
Gross Amount Debt Issuance Costs Original Issue Discount or Premium Net AmountGross Amount Debt Issuance Costs Original Issue Discount or Premium Net Amount
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility$300,000
 $(481) $
 $299,519
$350
 $
 $
 $350
Term loans$7,599,932
 $(69,697) $(21,030) $7,509,205
$7,524
 $(58) $(17) $7,449
5.50% 2020 Notes550,000
 (2,187) 
 547,813
6.00% 2022 Notes1,150,000
 (5,501) 
 1,144,499
1,150
 (4) 
 1,146
6.50% 2024 Notes1,200,000
 (6,866) 
 1,193,134
1,200
 (6) 
 1,194
6.50% 2025 Notes750,000
 (3,505) 3,636
 750,131
750
 (3) 3
 750
6.375% 2026 Notes950,000
 (7,798) 
 942,202
950
 (7) 
 943
6.875% 2026 Notes500,000
 (5,616) (3,605) 490,779
500
 (6) (3) 491
6.25% 2026 Secured Notes4,000
 (60) 2
 3,942
7.50% 2027 Notes550
 (5) 
 545
Government refundable advances39
 
 
 39
Finance lease obligations50
 
 
 50
12,699,932
 (101,170) (20,999) 12,577,763
16,713
 (149) (15) 16,549
Less current portion76,427
 (610) 
 75,817
81
 (1) 
 80
Long-term debt$12,623,505
 $(100,560) $(20,999) $12,501,946
$16,632
 $(148) $(15) $16,469

Accrued interest, which is classified as a component of accrued liabilities, was $124.2$160.4 million and $96.6$92.6 million as of March 30, 201928, 2020 and September 30, 2018,2019, respectively.

Issuance of Senior SecuredSubordinated Notes due 20262027 – On January 30,October 29, 2019, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $2,650 million in new 5.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (herein the "5.50% 2027 Notes"). The 5.50% 2027 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of November 13, 2019, among TransDigm, as issuer, TransDigm Group, TransDigm UK and the other subsidiaries of TransDigm named therein, as guarantors.
The 5.50% 2027 Notes bear interest at the rate of 5.50% per annum, which accrues from November 13, 2019 and is payable in arrears on May 15th and November 15th of each year, commencing on May 15, 2020. The 5.50% 2027 Notes mature on November 15, 2027, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the indenture.
The Company capitalized $23.6 million and expensed $1.1 million of refinancing costs representing debt issuance costs associated with the 5.50% 2027 Notes during the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020.
Repurchase of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2022 – On October 29, 2019, the Company announced a cash tender offer for any and all of its 2022 Notes outstanding. On November 26, 2019, the Company redeemed the principal amount of $1,150 million, plus accrued interest of approximately $25.5 million and early redemption premium of $17.3 million.
The Company wrote off $3.8 billionmillion in unamortized debt issuance costs during the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 in conjunction with the redemption of the 2022 Notes.
Amendment No. 7 and Refinancing Facility Agreement – On February 6, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 7 and Refinancing Facility Agreement (herein, "Amendment No. 7") to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 2014 (herein, the "Credit Agreement").
Under the terms of Amendment No. 7, the Company, among other things, (i) incurred new tranche E term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to approximately $2,216 million, new tranche F term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to approximately $3,515 million and new tranche G term loans, (collectively, the "New Term Loans") in an aggregate principal amount equal to approximately $1,774 million, (ii) repaid in full all of 6.25% senior secured notes due 2026. the prior existing tranche E term loans, tranche F term loans and tranche G term loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement immediately prior to Amendment No. 7 and (iii) extend the maturity date of the new tranche F term loans to December 9, 2025. The New Term Loans were fully drawn on February 6, 2020. The LIBOR interest rate per annum applicable to the New Term Loans is 2.25%, a decrease from the 2.50% rate that applied to the previous existing term loans.
In addition to a discount of $8.8 million recorded in conjunction with the new tranche F term loans, the Company capitalized $1.6 million and expensed $1.9 million of refinancing costs representing debt issuance costs associated with Amendment No. 7 during the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020.
Revolving Credit Facility – On March 24, 2020, the Company drew $200 million on February 1, 2019,the revolving commitments. As of March 28, 2020, the Company had $41.7 million in letters of credit outstanding and $518.3 million of borrowings available under the revolving commitments. The Company intends to use the cash drawn for general corporate purposes. The Company utilizes letters of credit to back certain payment and performance obligations.
Subsequent Event - Issuance of Senior Secured Notes due 2025 – On April 8, 2020, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $200$1,100 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (herein the "8.00% 2025 Notes") at an issue price of 100% of the principal amount. The 8.00% 2025 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of April 8, 2020, amongst TransDigm, as issuer, TransDigm Group, TransDigm UK and the other subsidiaries of TransDigm named therein, as guarantors. The 8.00% 2025 Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all the assets of TransDigm, TransDigm Group, TransDigm UK and each other guarantor on an equal and ratable basis with any other existing and future senior secured debt, including indebtedness under the Company's senior secured credit facilities and the 2026 Secured Notes.
The 8.00% 2025 Notes bear interest at the rate of 8.00% per annum, which accrues from April 8, 2020 and is payable in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on October 1, 2020. The 8.00% 2025 Notes mature on December 15, 2025, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the indenture.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the 8.00% 2025 Notes for general corporate purposes, including increasing its liquidity.

Subsequent Event - Issuance of New Senior Secured Notes due 2026 – On April 17, 2020, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (herein the "6.25% 2026 New Notes") at an issue price of 101% of the principal amount. The 6.25% 2026 New Notes are an additional issuance of the Company's existing 6.25% 2026 Senior Secured Notes, and were issued under the indenture dated as of February 13, 2019 pursuant to which the Company previously issued $4,000 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior secured notesSenior Secured Notes due 2026. The 6.25% 2026 (hereinNew Notes, together with the "2026 Secured Notes"). All $4.0 billion aggregate principal amount of the6.25% 2026 Secured Notes, constitutedwill be treated as a single class and were issuedfor all purposes under a singlethe indenture. The notes in6.25% 2026 New Notes will be of the $3.8 billion secured notes offering were issued at a price of 100% of their principal amountsame class and series as, and otherwise identical to, the notes in the $200 million secured notes offering were issued at a price of 101% of their principal amount. The6.25% 2026 Secured Notes are guaranteed,other than with certain exceptions, by TransDigm Group, TransDigm UKrespect to the date of issuance and all of TransDigm Inc.’s existing U.S. subsidiaries on a senior secured basis.issue price.
The 6.25% 2026 SecuredNew Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.25% per annum, which accrues from February 13, 2019March 15, 2020 and is payable semiannually in arrears on March 15th and September 15th of each year, commencing on September 15, 2019.2020. The 6.25% 2026 SecuredNew Notes mature on March 15, 2026, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Secured Notes Indenture.
In addition to the premium of $2.0 million capitalized upon the issuance of the $200 million issuance of the 2026 Senior Notes, the Company capitalized $63.9 million and expensed $0.7 million of debt issuance costs associated with the issuance of the 2026 Senior Secured Notes during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.
Issuance of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2027 – On February 1, 2019, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $550 million in new 7.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (herein the "2027 Notes"). The 2027 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of February 13, 2019, among TransDigm, as issuer, TD Group, TD UK and the other subsidiaries of TransDigm named therein, as guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.
The 2027 Notes bear interest at the rate of 7.50% per annum, which accrues from February 13, 2019 and is payable in arrears on March 15th and September 15th of each year, commencing on September 15, 2019. The 2027 Notes mature on March 15, 2027, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the indenture.
The Company capitalized $5.4 million of debt issuance costs associated withintends to use the 2027 Notes duringnet proceeds from the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.
Repurchase of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 - On February 13, 2019, the Company announced a cash tender offer for any and all of its 2020 Notes outstanding. On March 15, 2019, the Company redeemed the principal amount of $550 million, plus accrued interest of approximately $12.6 million.
The Company wrote off $1.7 million in unamortized debt issuance costs during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 in conjunction with the redemptionoffering of the 2020 Notes.
Amendment No. 6 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement - On March 14, 2019, the Company entered into Amendment No. 6 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (herein "Amendment No. 6").
Under the terms of Amendment No. 6, certain existing lenders increased the revolving commitments,6.25% 2026 New Notes for general corporate purposes, including $52.1 million in multicurrency revolving commitments, in an aggregate principal amount of $160 million, to a total revolving commitments capacity of $760 million. The revolving commitments consist of two tranches which include up to $151.5 million of multicurrency revolving commitments. The terms and conditions that apply to the revolving credit facility, other than the additional revolving credit commitments, are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that applied to the revolving credit facility immediately prior to Amendment No. 6.
At March 30, 2019, the Company had $33.7 million in letters of credit outstanding, and $726.3 million of borrowings     available under the revolving commitments, subject to restrictions under existing debt covenants.increasing its liquidity.
Government Refundable Advances - Government refundable advances consist of payments received from the Canadian government to assist in research and development related to commercial aviation. The requirement to repay this advance is solely based on year-over-year commercial aviation revenue growth at CMC Electronics, which is a subsidiary of TransDigm (acquired via the Esterline acquisition).  This obligation wasTransDigm. These obligations were assumed in connection with the Esterline acquisition and the balance was $38.7$26.7 million atMarch 28, 2020 and $39.2 million at September 30, 2019.
Obligations under CapitalFinance Leases - The Company leases certain buildings and equipment under capitalfinance leases. This obligation wasThese obligations were assumed in connection with the Esterline acquisition and the present value of the minimum capital lease payments, net of the current portion, represents a balance of $65.5$57.5 million at March 30, 2019.
Repurchase of Senior Notes due 2023 - On March 14, 2019, in connection with the closing of the Esterline acquisition, the Company announced a cash tender offer for any28, 2020 and all of the outstanding senior notes due 2023 (herein the "2023 Notes"). The 2023 Notes were issued by Esterline in April 2015 and remained outstanding as of the acquisition date of Esterline by TransDigm. A notice of redemption with respect to the notes was given to each holder of the 2023 Notes,

providing for the redemption of all outstanding notes on April 15, 2019$49.9 million at the redemption price set forth in the related indenture.
At March 30, 2019, the funds for the redemption of the 2023 Notes of approximately $387.6 million were held in trust and were committed to be used to redeem any and all of the 2023 Notes. The funds were restricted to the redemption of the 2023 Notes, and as such, are presented as restricted cash in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at MarchSeptember 30, 2019. On April 15, 2019,Refer to Note 16, "Leases," for further disclosure on the Company redeemed the principal amount of approximately $373.8 million (€330.0 million as the 2023 Notes were denominated in Euros), plus accrued interest of approximately $6.8 million, early redemption premium of $6.8 million and fees of approximately $0.2 million.Company's finance lease obligations.
10.    INCOME TAXES
At the end of each reporting period, TD Group makes an estimate of its annual effective income tax rate. The estimate used in the year-to-date period may change in subsequent periods. On March 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act, a substantial tax-and-spending package intended to provide additional economic stimulus to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, and modifications to the net interest deduction limitations. The most significant impact of the CARES Act for the Company is an increase of the IRC 163(j) Interest Disallowance Limitations from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income which will allow the Company to deduct additional interest for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. During the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 2018,30, 2019, the effective income tax rate was 24.2%4.2% and 18.3%24.2%, respectively. During the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 2018,30, 2019, the effective income tax rate was 22.9%11.6% and (17.3)%22.9%, respectively. The Company's higherlower effective tax rate for the thirteen and twenty-six week periodperiods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was primarily due to a netdiscrete benefit recognized for excess tax benefits for share-based payments in addition to the modification of the interest expense limitation under IRC Section 163(j) resulting fromenacted as part of the provisions ofCARES Act, effective for TD Group beginning October 1, 2019. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted on December 22, 2017 (the "Act"). The Company's higher effective tax rate for the thirteen and twenty-six week periodperiods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was lower than the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to thea discrete benefit recognized infor excess tax benefits for share-based payments, partially offset by our foreign earnings taxed at rates higher than the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018 related to the remeasurement of deferred tax balances resulting from certain provisions of the Act.U.S. statutory rate. The Company’s effective tax rate for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019 was slightly higher than the Federal statutory tax rate of 21% primarily resulting from a valuation allowance associated with our net interest expense limitation under IRC Section 163(j), foreign earnings taxed at rates higher than the U.S. statutory rate, partially offset by the benefit associated with the deduction for foreign-derived intangible income (FDII)FDII and excess tax benefits for share-based payments. The Company’s effective tax rate for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 31, 2018 was less than the Federal statutory tax rate primarily due to the discrete adjustment related to the enactment of the Act described above. FDII was introduced, and interest deductibility under IRC Section 163(j) was modified by the Act and were both effective for TD Group beginning October 1, 2018.
The Act subjects a U.S. corporation to a tax on its Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI). The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, states that a Company can make an accounting policy election to either treat such inclusion as a current period expense or to factor such amounts into the measurement of deferred taxes. The Company has elected to recognize the resulting tax on GILTI as a period expense in the period the tax is incurred and has not reflected any corresponding deferred taxes associated with GILTI in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is currently under auditexamination for its federal income taxes in the U.S. for fiscal 2016, in Belgium for fiscal years 2016 through 2018, in Canada for fiscal years 2013 through 2015, in France for fiscal years 2015 through 2017,2018, and in Germany for fiscal years 20122014 through 2015.2017. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations for years before fiscal year 2014.2015. The fiscal year 2014 U.S. federal income tax return is currently under review by the Appeals Office of the Internal Revenue Service. In addition, the Company is subject to state income tax examinations for fiscal years 20112009 and later.

At March 30, 201928, 2020 and September 30, 2018,2019, TD Group had $20.4$40.9 million and $14.1$36.5 million, respectively, in unrecognized tax benefits, the recognition of which would have an effect of approximately $18.6$36.2 million and $13.1$31.4 million on the effective tax rate at March 30, 201928, 2020 and September 30, 2018,2019, respectively. The Company believes the tax positions that comprise the unrecognized tax benefits will be reduced by approximately $2.3$1.5 million over the next 12 months. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits inas a component of income tax expense.

11.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments (in thousands)millions):
  March 30, 2019 September 30, 2018  March 28, 2020 September 30, 2019
Level 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair ValueLevel 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Amount
 Fair Value
Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents1
 $2,441,336
 $2,441,336
 $2,073,017
 $2,073,017
1
 $2,668
 $2,668
 $1,467
 $1,467
Restricted cash1
 387,566
 387,566
 
 
Interest rate cap agreements (1)
2
 9,353
 9,353
 36,160
 36,160
2
 
 
 1
 1
Liabilities:         
Interest rate swap agreements (2)(3)
2
 6,569
 6,569
 11,634
 11,634
2
 38
 38
 13
 13
Interest rate swap agreements (1)(4)
2
 597
 597
 61,126
 61,126
2
 329
 329
 202
 202
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other (2)(3)
2
 2,352
 2,352
 
 
2
 10
 10
 6
 6
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other (1)
2
 2,433
 2,433
 
 
Liabilities:         
Interest rate swap agreements (3)
2
 1,160
 1,160
 528
 528
Interest rate swap agreements (4)
2
 86,128
 86,128
 142
 142
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other (3)
2
 12,129
 12,129
 
 
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts and other (4)
2
 1,754
 1,754
 
 
Short-term borrowings - trade receivable securitization facility (5)
1
 299,806
 299,806
 299,519
 299,519
1
 350
 350
 350
 350
Long-term debt, including current portion:                  
Term loans (5)
2
 7,478,744
 7,344,009
 7,509,205
 7,607,323
2
 7,427
 6,158
 7,449
 7,478
5.50% 2020 Notes (5)
1
 
 
 547,813
 548,625
Revolving credit facility (5)
2
 200
 200
 
 
6.00% 2022 Notes (5)
1
 1,145,219
 1,165,813
 1,144,499
 1,155,750
1
 
 
 1,146
 1,167
3.625% 2023 Notes (5)
1
 367,429
 370,425
 
 
6.50% 2024 Notes (5)
1
 1,193,722
 1,230,000
 1,193,134
 1,215,000
1
 1,195
 1,110
 1,194
 1,239
6.50% 2025 Notes (5)
1
 750,122
 757,500
 750,131
 757,500
1
 750
 694
 750
 782
6.375% 2026 Notes (5)
1
 942,706
 938,125
 942,202
 942,875
1
 944
 884
 943
 999
6.875% 2026 Notes (5)
1
 491,118
 496,250
 490,779
 507,500
1
 492
 460
 491
 535
6.25% 2026 Notes (5)
1
 3,939,474
 4,130,000
 
 
1
 3,947
 3,980
 3,942
 4,290
7.50% 2027 Notes (5)
1
 544,688
 562,375
 
 
1
 545
 528
 545
 595
5.50% 2027 Notes (5)
1
 2,627
 2,385
 
 
Government Refundable Advances2
 38,663
 38,663
 
 
2
 27
 27
 39
 39
Capital Lease Obligations2
 65,458
 65,458
 
 
Finance Lease Obligations2
 58
 58
 50
 50
                                     
(1) 
Included in other non-current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(2) 
Included in prepaid expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(3) 
Included in accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(4) 
Included in other non-current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(5) 
The carrying amount of the debt instrument is presented net of debt issuance costs, premium and discount. Refer to Note 9, "Debt," for gross carrying amounts.

The Company values its financial instruments using an industry standard market approach, in which prices and other relevant information are generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. No financial instruments were recognized using unobservable inputs.
Interest rate swaps were measured at fair value using quoted market prices for the swap interest rate indexes over the term of the swap discounted to present value versus the fixed rate of the contract. The interest rate caps were measured at fair value using implied volatility rates of each individual caplet and the yield curve for the related periods.
The Company’s derivative contracts consist of foreign currency exchange contracts and, from time to time, interest rate swap and cap agreements. These derivative contracts are over-the-counter, and their fair value is determined using modeling techniques that include market inputs such as interest rates, yield curves, and currency exchange rates. These contracts are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
The estimated fair value of the Company’s term loans was based on information provided by the agent under the Company’s senior secured credit facility. The estimated fair values of the Company’s notes were based upon quoted market prices. There has not been any impact to the fair value of derivative liabilities due to the Company's own credit risk. Similarly, there has not been any impact to the fair value of derivative assets based on the Company's evaluation of counterparties' credit risks.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade accounts receivable-net and accounts payable approximated book value due to the short-term nature of these instruments at March 30, 201928, 2020 and September 30, 2018.2019.
12.    DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company is exposed to, among other things, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates in the normal course of business. The Company’s risk management program is designed to manage the exposure and volatility arising from these risks, and utilizes derivative financial instruments to offset a portion of these risks. The Company uses derivative financial instruments only to the extent necessary to hedge identified business risks and does not enter into such transactions for trading purposes. The Company generally does not require collateral or other security with counterparties to these financial instruments and is therefore subject to credit risk in the event of nonperformance; however, the Company monitors credit risk and currently does not anticipate nonperformance by other parties. These derivative financial instruments do not subject the Company to undue risk, as gains and losses on these instruments generally offset gains and losses on the underlying assets, liabilities, or anticipated transactions that are being hedged. The Company has agreements with each of its swap and cap counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on the credit facility the Company could also be declared in default on its swaps and caps, resulting in an acceleration of payment under the swaps and caps.
All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. For a derivative that has not been designated as an accounting hedge, the change in the fair value is recognized immediately through earnings. For a derivative that has been designated as an accounting hedge of an existing asset or liability (a fair value hedge), the change in the fair value of both the derivative and underlying asset or liability is recognized immediately through earnings. For a derivative designated as an accounting hedge of an anticipated transaction (a cash flow hedge), the change in the fair value is recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet in accumulated other comprehensive income to the extent the derivative is effective in mitigating the exposure related to the anticipated transaction. The change in the fair value related to the ineffective portion of the hedge, if any, is immediately recognized in earnings. The amount recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income is reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings.
Interest Rate Swap and Cap Agreements – Interest rate swap and cap agreements are used to manage interest rate risk associated with floating-rate borrowings under our credit facility. The interest rate swap and cap agreements utilized by the Company effectively modify the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company’s floating-rate debt to a fixed rate basis through the expiration date of the interest rate swap and cap agreements, thereby reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense. These agreements involve the receipt of floating rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments over the term of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. These derivative instruments qualify as effective cash flow hedges under US GAAP. For these cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the financial instruments was initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) income in stockholders’ deficit and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same line as the hedged item in the same period or periods during which the hedged item affected earnings. As the interest rate swap and cap agreements are used to manage interest rate risk, any gains or losses from the derivative instruments that are reclassified into earnings are recognized in interest expense - net in the condensed consolidated statements of income.



The following table summarizes the Company's interest rate swap agreements:
Aggregate Notional Amount
(in millions)
Start DateEnd DateRelated Term Loans
Conversion of Related Variable Rate Debt to
Fixed Rate of:
$7503/31/20166/30/2020Tranche E5.3%5.05% (2.8% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$5006/29/20183/31/2025Tranche E5.5%5.25% (3.0% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$7506/30/20206/30/2022Tranche E5.0%4.75% (2.5% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$1,5006/30/20223/31/2025Tranche E5.6%5.35% (3.1% plus the 2.5% margin percentage)
$1,0009/30/20146/28/2019Tranche F4.9% (2.4% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$1,0006/28/20196/30/202112/9/2025Tranche F4.3%4.05% (1.8% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$1,4006/30/20213/31/202312/9/2025Tranche F5.5%5.25% (3.0% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$50012/30/201612/31/2021Tranche G4.4%4.15% (1.9% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$4009/30/20179/30/2022Tranche G4.4%4.15% (1.9% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$90012/31/20216/28/2024Tranche G5.6%5.35% (3.1% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)
$4009/30/20226/28/2024Tranche G5.5%5.25% (3.0% plus the 2.5%2.25% margin percentage)

The following table summarizes the Company's interest rate cap agreements:
Aggregate Notional Amount
(in millions)
Start DateEnd DateRelated Term Loans
Offsets Variable Rate Debt Attributable to
Fluctuations Above:
$7509/30/20156/30/2020Tranche EThree month LIBO rate of 2.5%
$7506/30/20206/30/2022Tranche EThree month LIBO rate of 2.5%
$4006/30/20166/30/2021Tranche FThree month LIBO rate of 2.0%
$40012/30/201612/31/2021Tranche GThree month LIBO rate of 2.5%

Certain derivative asset and liability balances are offset where master netting agreements provide for the legal right of setoff. For classification purposes, we record the net fair value of each type of derivative position that is expected to settle in less than one year with each counterparty as a net current asset or liability and each type of long-term position as a net non-current asset or liability. The amounts shown in the table below represent the gross amounts of recognized assets and liabilities, the amounts offset in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and the net amounts of assets and liabilities presented therein.therein (in millions).
  March 30, 2019 September 30, 2018
  Asset Liability Asset Liability
Interest rate cap agreements $9,353
 $
 $36,160
 $
Interest rate swap agreements 18,803
 (98,925) 72,090
 
Total 28,156
 (98,925) 108,250
 
Effect of counterparty netting (11,637) 11,637
 670
 (670)
Net derivatives as classified in the balance sheet (1)
 $16,519
 $(87,288) $108,920
 $(670)
  March 28, 2020 September 30, 2019
  Asset Liability Asset Liability
Interest rate cap agreements $
 $
 $1
 $
Interest rate swap agreements (1)
 
 (367) 
 (216)
Net derivatives as classified in the balance sheet (2)
 $
 $(367) $1
 $(216)
                                     
(1)
The increase in the interest rate swap liability is primarily attributable to a downward trend in the LIBO rate during the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
(2) 
Refer to Note 11, "Fair Value Measurements," for the condensed consolidated balance sheet classification of our interest rate swap and cap agreements.
Based on the fair value amounts of the interest rate swap and cap agreements determined as of March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the estimated net amount of existing gains and losses and caplet amortization expected to be reclassified into interest incomeexpense within the next twelve months is approximately $0.8$39.4 million.
Effective September 30, 2016, the Company redesignated the interest rate cap agreements related to the $400 million and the $750 million aggregate notional amount with cap rates of 2.0% and 2.5%, respectively, based on the expected probable cash flows associated with the 2016 term loans and 2015 term loans in consideration of the Company’s ability to select one-month, two-month, three-month, or six-month LIBO rate set forth in the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Accordingly, amounts previously recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholder’s deficit amortized into interest expense was $2.3 million and $2.0 million for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively. The accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified

into interest expense over the remaining term of the cap agreements is $8.7 million with a related tax benefit of $2.0 million as of March 30, 2019.
Effective December 30, 2017, the Company redesignated the existing interest rate swap agreements related to the $750 million, $500 million, $1,000 million and $750 million aggregate notional amounts with swap rates of 5.0%, 4.4%, 4.3% and 5.3%, respectively, based on the expected probable cash flows associated with certain term loans in consideration of the Company’s removal of the LIBO rate floor on the certain term loans as set forth in Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Accordingly, the amount recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholders’ deficit related to these redesignated interest rate swap hedges will be amortized into earnings based on the original maturity date of the related interest rate swap agreements. Amounts previously recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholders' deficit amortized into interest expense was $0.5 million and $0.3 million for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019 and March 31, 2018. The accumulated other comprehensive income to be reclassified into interest income over the remaining term of the swaps agreements is $1.2 million with a related tax expense of $0.3 million as of March 30, 2019.
Effective March 31, 2018, the Company redesignated the existing interest rate swap agreements related to the $1,000 million and the $400 million aggregate notional amount with swap rates of 4.9% and 4.4%, respectively, based on the expected probable cash flows associated with certain term loans in consideration of the Company’s removal of the LIBO rate floor on the certain term loans as set forth in the refinancing facility agreement dated February 22, 2018 related to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Accordingly, the amount recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholders’ deficit related to these redesignated interest rate swap hedges will be amortized into earnings based on the original maturity date of the related interest rate swap agreements. Amounts previously recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholders' deficit amortized into interest income was $1.4 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019. The accumulated other comprehensive income to be reclassified into interest income over the remaining term of the swaps agreements is $10.0 million with a related tax expense of $2.4 million as of March 30, 2019.
Foreign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts – The Company transacts business in various foreign currencies, which subjects the Company’s cash flows and earnings to exposure related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These exposures arise primarily from purchases or sales of products and services from third parties. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts provide for the purchase or sale of foreign currencies at specified future dates at specified exchange rates, and are used to offset changes in the fair value of certain assets or liabilities or forecasted cash flows resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies. At March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts principally to sell U.S. dollars with notional amounts of $415.7$145.9 million. These notional values consist primarily of contracts for the British pound sterling, Canadian dollar and European euro and are stated in U.S. dollar equivalents at spot exchange rates at the respective dates. During the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the Company recognized gains on foreign currency forward exchange contracts designated as fair value hedges of $0.8$1.8 million in cost of sales and $1.0 million in selling and administrative expenses, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statement of income. During the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the gains the Company reclassified losses on foreign currency forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges of $1.0 million to net sales in the condensed consolidated income statement.statement are immaterial. The lossesgains (losses) were previously recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) income in stockholders' deficit.
During the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the Company recorded a gain of $1.8$0.3 million on foreign currency forward exchange contracts that have not been designated as accounting hedges. These foreign currency exchange gains are included in selling and administrative expenses.
There was no significantan immaterial impact to the Company’s earnings related to the ineffective portion of any hedging instruments during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.28, 2020. In addition, there was no significantan immaterial impact to the Company’s earnings when a hedged firm commitment no longer qualified as a fair value hedge or when a hedged forecasted transaction no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.28, 2020.
Amounts related to foreign currency forward exchange contracts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) income in stockholders' deficit are reclassified into earnings when the hedged transaction settles. The Company expects to reclassify approximately $10.8$9.9 million of net losses into earnings over the next 12 months. The maximum duration of the Company’s foreign currency cash flow hedge contracts at March 30, 2019 was 2428, 2020 is 12 months.
13.    SEGMENTS
The Company’s businesses are organized and managed in four3 reporting segments: Power & Control, Airframe Non-aviation and Esterline.Non-aviation.
The Power & Control segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that predominately provide power to or control power of the aircraft utilizing electronic, fluid, power and mechanical

motion control technologies. Major product offerings include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, databus and power controls, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices and cargo loading and handling systems. Primary customers of this segment are engine and power system and subsystem suppliers, airlines, third party maintenance suppliers, military buying agencies and repair depots. Products are sold in the original equipment and aftermarket market channels.
The Airframe segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that are used in non-power airframe applications utilizing airframe and cabin structure technologies. Major product offerings include engineered latching and locking devices, rods and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers, cockpit security components and systems, aircraft audio systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered interior surfaces and related components, advanced displays, thermal protection, lighting and control technology, military personnel parachutes and cargo delivery systems. Primary customers of this segment are airframe manufacturers and cabin system suppliers and subsystem suppliers, airlines, third party maintenance suppliers, military buying agencies and repair depots. Products are sold in the original equipment and aftermarket market channels.
The Non-aviation segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market products for non-aviation markets. Major product offerings include headsets for high-noise, medium-noise, and dismounted applications, seat belts and safety restraints for ground transportation applications, mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls for space applications, hydraulic/electromechanical actuators and fuel valves for land based gas turbines, and refueling systems for heavy equipment used in mining, construction and other industries and turbine controls for the energy and oil and gas markets. Primary customers of this segment are off-road vehicle suppliers and subsystem suppliers, child restraint system suppliers, satellite and space system suppliers, manufacturers of heavy equipment used in mining, construction and other industries and turbine original equipment manufacturers, gas pipeline builders and electric utilities.
The Esterline segment includes recently acquired Esterline operations that primarily develop, produce and market products for the aerospace and defense industry specializing in three core business sectors - advanced materials, avionics and controls and sensors and systems. Major product offerings within the advanced materials sector include  high-temperature-resistant materials and components used for a wide range of military and commercial aerospace purposes, and combustible ordinance and electronic warfare countermeasure products. Major product offerings within the avionics and controls sector include technology interface systems for commercial and military aircraft and similar devices for land- and sea-based military vehicles, integrated cockpit systems, display technologies for avionics, training and simulation markets, secure communications systems, specialized medical equipment, and other high-end industrial applications. Major product offerings within the sensors and systems sector include high-precision temperature and pressure sensors, specialized harsh-environment connectors, electrical power distribution equipment, and other related systems principally for aerospace and defense customers. Products are primarily sold in the original equipment and aftermarket channels. The assessment of this segment is preliminary as Esterline was acquired during the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Refer to Note 3, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," for further information on the Esterline acquisition. The Esterline segment will be reassessed during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 as the acquisition is expected to be integrated into TransDigm's existing Power & Control, Airframe and Non-aviation segments.
The primary measurement used by management to review and assess the operating performance of each segment is EBITDA As Defined. The Company defines EBITDA As Defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization plus certain non-operating items recorded as corporate expenses including refinancing costs, acquisition-related costs, transaction-related costs, foreign currency gains and losses, and non-cash compensation charges incurred in connection with the Company’s stock optionincentive plans. Acquisition-related costs represent accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold; costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into the Company’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs; transaction related costs comprising deal fees; legal, financial and tax diligence expenses and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred and other acquisition accounting adjustments.
EBITDA As Defined is not a measurement of financial performance under US GAAP. Although the Company uses EBITDA As Defined to assess the performance of its business and for various other purposes, the use of this non-GAAP financial measure as an analytical tool has limitations, and it should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results of operations as reported in accordance with US GAAP.
The Company’s segments are reported on the same basis used internally for evaluating performance and for allocating resources. The accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Intersegment sales and transfers are recorded at values based on market prices, which creates intercompany profit on intersegment sales or transfers that is eliminated in consolidation. Intersegment sales were insignificantimmaterial for the periods presented below. Certain corporate-level expenses are allocated to the operating segments.

The following table presents net sales by reportable segment (in thousands)millions):
Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedThirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
Net sales to external customers              
Power & Control              
Commercial OEM129,067
 121,290
 261,668
 236,883
$191
 $146
 $375
 $278
Commercial Aftermarket181,397
 169,687
 338,904
 319,203
225
 186
 445
 344
Defense290,263
 237,483
 560,464
 455,092
331
 299
 679
 570
Total Power & Control$600,727
 $528,460
 $1,161,036
 $1,011,178
747
 631
 1,499
 1,192
              
Airframe              
Commercial OEM151,203
 124,641
 284,349
 231,142
243
 176
 473
 308
Commercial Aftermarket192,424
 173,582
 369,458
 331,819
220
 203
 465
 382
Defense92,862
 71,560
 181,502
 140,214
192
 120
 391
 208
Total Airframe436,489
 369,783
 835,309
 703,175
655
 499
 1,329
 898
              
Total Non-aviation36,736
 34,827
 70,909
 66,677
41
 38
 80
 71
              
Total Esterline121,986
 
 121,986
 
       $1,443
 $1,168
 $2,908
 $2,161
$1,195,938
 $933,070
 $2,189,240
 $1,781,030


The following table reconciles EBITDA As Defined by segment to consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes (in thousands)millions):
Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedThirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
EBITDA As Defined              
Power & Control$320,783
 $275,562
 $620,716
 $520,337
$381
 $329
 $766
 $628
Airframe224,019
 186,006
 415,499
 344,425
296
 243
 602
 434
Non-aviation11,895
 10,321
 22,614
 19,317
14
 12
 26
 22
Esterline26,656
 
 26,656
 
Total segment EBITDA As Defined583,353
 471,889
 1,085,485
 884,079
691
 584
 1,394
 1,084
Unallocated corporate expenses11,595
 8,766
 27,039
 19,423
Less: Unallocated corporate expenses16
 18
 38
 31
Total Company EBITDA As Defined571,758
 463,123
 1,058,446
 864,656
675
 566
 1,356
 1,053
Depreciation and amortization expense40,808
 30,970
 76,226
 61,609
72
 39
 141
 74
Interest expense - net201,409
 161,266
 373,409
 322,199
252
 202
 501
 374
Acquisition-related costs38,327
 4,485
 50,066
 6,559
9
 38
 16
 50
Stock compensation expense20,543
 11,590
 38,273
 22,703
12
 21
 37
 38
Refinancing costs3,298
 638
 3,434
 1,751
3
 3
 26
 3
Other, net189
 6,987
 90
 11,684
(10) 
 6
 1
Income from continuing operations before income taxes$267,184
 $247,187
 $516,948
 $438,151
$337
 $263
 $629
 $513


The following table presents total assets by segment (in thousands)millions):
March 30, 2019 September 30, 2018March 28, 2020 September 30, 2019
Total assets      
Power & Control$5,838,066
 $5,698,524
$7,114
 $7,037
Airframe4,132,468
 4,091,011
6,738
 6,672
Non-aviation190,305
 234,770
259
 262
Esterline5,801,611
 
Corporate1,834,706
 2,173,162
2,524
 1,322
Assets of discontinued operations
 962
$17,797,156
 $12,197,467
$16,635
 $16,255

The Company’s sales principally originate from the United States, and the Company’s long-lived assets are principally located in the United States.

14.    RETIREMENT PLANS
The components of net periodic pension cost for the Company's defined benefit plans were as follows (in millions):
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
 U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans U.S. Pension Plans Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Service cost$2
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $4
 $2
 $2
 $2
Interest cost3
 1
 2
 1
 5
 3
 4
 2
Expected return on plan assets(5) (1) (3) (1) (9) (4) (5) (3)
Amortization of prior service cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of actuarial loss
 
 
 
 1
 
 
 
Amortization of transition obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net periodic pension cost$
 $1
 $
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $1
 $1

The net periodic pension cost for the Company's post-retirement pension plans was immaterial for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019. The defined benefit plan components of total pension cost, other than service cost, are included in other expense in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income.
14.15.    ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
The following table presents the components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes, for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 (in thousands)millions):
 
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges (1)
 
Defined benefit pension plan activity (2)
 Currency translation adjustment Total
Balance at September 30, 2018$67,191
 $(10,729) $(52,362) $4,100
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) gain(139,006) 131
 (24,149) (163,024)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI related to derivative instruments1,887
 
 
 1,887
Balance at March 30, 2019$(69,928) $(10,598) $(76,511) $(157,037)
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges (1)
 
Defined benefit pension plan activity (2)
 Currency translation adjustment Total
Balance at September 30, 2019$(172) $(40) $(167) $(379)
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income(122) 6
 (8) (124)
Balance at March 28, 2020$(294) $(34) $(175) $(503)
                                     
(1) 
Unrealized (loss) gainloss represents derivative instruments, net of taxes of $19,210$43 million and $(14,290)$19 million for the thirteen week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and March 31, 2018, respectively, and $41,480$34 million and $(24,725)$41 million for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 2018,30, 2019, respectively.
(2) 
Defined benefit pension plan and other postretirement plan activity representsThere were no material pension liability adjustments, net of taxes of $(51) for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019.

A summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 is provided below (in thousands)millions):
 Amount reclassified Amount reclassified
 Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
Description of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
Amortization from redesignated interest rate swap and cap agreements (1)
 $1,461
 $2,213
 $2
 $1
Losses from settlement of foreign currency forward exchange contracts (2)
 1,005
 
 
 1
Deferred tax benefit on reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (579) (566) 
 (1)
Losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax $1,887
 $1,647
 $2
 $1
                                     
(1) 
This component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income is included in interest expense (see Note 12, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for additional information).
(2) 
This component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income is included in net sales (see Note 12, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for additional information).
16.    LEASES
The Company leases certain manufacturing facilities, offices, land, equipment and vehicles. Such leases, some of which are noncancelable and, in many cases, include renewals, expire at various dates. Such options to renew are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. The Company’s lease agreements typically do not contain any significant residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants, and payments within certain lease agreements are adjusted periodically for changes in an index or rate.
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The discount rate implicit within our leases is generally not determinable and therefore we determine the discount rate based on our incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate for our leases is determined based on the lease term and the currency in which lease payments are made. The length of a lease term includes options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those options. The Company made an accounting policy election to not recognize lease assets or liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. Additionally, when accounting for leases, the Company combines payments for leased assets, related services and other components of a lease.
The components of lease expense for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 are as follows (in millions):
 Classification 
Thirteen Week Period Ended
March 28, 2020
 
Twenty-Six Week Period Ended
March 28, 2020
Operating lease costCost of Sales or Selling and Administrative Expenses $7
 $14
Finance lease cost     
Amortization of leased assetsCost of Sales 1
 1
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest Expense - Net 1
 2
Total lease cost  $9
 $17


15.Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 is as follows (in millions):
  March 28, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:  
Operating cash outflows from operating leases $14
Operating cash outflows from finance leases 2
Financing cash outflows from finance leases 1
   
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations:  
Operating leases $15

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
 Classification March 28, 2020
Operating Leases   
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOther Assets $102
    
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued Liabilities 21
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesOther Non-current Liabilities 86
Total operating lease liabilities  $107
    
Finance Leases   
Finance lease right-of-use assets, netProperty, Plant and Equipment—Net $71
    
Current finance lease liabilitiesAccrued Liabilities 2
Long-term finance lease liabilitiesOther Non-current Liabilities 56
Total finance lease liabilities  $58
As of March 28, 2020, the Company has the following remaining lease term and weighted average discount rates:
Weighted-average remaining lease term
Operating leases6.2 years
Finance leases16.8 years
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases6.2%
Finance leases7.2%

Maturities of lease liabilities at March 28, 2020 are as follows (in millions):
 Operating Leases Finance Leases
2020$14
 $3
202126
 6
202222
 6
202317
 6
202414
 6
Thereafter38
 76
Total future minimum lease payments131
 103
Less: imputed interest24
 45
Present value of lease liabilities reported$107
 $58


A summary of minimum rental commitments at March 28, 2020 under noncancelable operating leases, which expire at various dates and in most cases contain renewal options, for each of the next five years and thereafter in the aggregate, is as follows (in millions):
  Operating Leases
2020 $14
2021 26
2022 23
2023 18
2024 14
Thereafter 39
Total lease commitments $134

17.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
On August 8, 2019, a fire caused significant damage to the Niort, France operating facility of Leach International Europe, which is a subsidiary of TransDigm acquired via the Esterline acquisition. Leach International Europe’s results are reported within the Company’s Power & Control segment. The facility as well as certain machinery, equipment and inventory sustained damage. The Company suspended operations at the Niort facility as a result of the fire; however, has transferred certain operations to temporary facilities until operations are fully restored at the rebuilt facility. The facility is estimated to be complete and fully operational between the first and second quarter of fiscal 2021. 
The Company’s insurance covers damage to the facility, equipment, inventory, and other assets, at replacement cost, as well as business interruption, and recovery-related expenses caused by the fire, subject to a $1 million deductible and certain sub-limits based on the nature of the covered item. Anticipated insurance recoveries related to losses and incremental costs incurred are recognized when receipt is probable. Anticipated insurance recoveries in excess of net book value of the damaged property and inventory will not be recorded until all contingencies relating to the claim have been resolved. The timing of and amounts of ultimate insurance recoveries is not known at this time. Expenses incurred relating to this event for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 were not material.
18.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Current Year Divestitures
On December 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the divestiture of the Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies business (“Souriau-Sunbank”) with Eaton Corporation plc (“Eaton”) for approximately $920 million. Souriau-Sunbank was acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in March 2019 and was included in TransDigm’s Non-aviation segment. The divestiture represented a strategic shift in TransDigm’s business and, in accordance with US GAAP, qualified as discontinued operations.
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 was $(4) million and $68 million, respectively. The $68 million income from discontinued operations, net of tax for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 was comprised of $8 million income from Souriau-Sunbank's operations and a gain on the sale of Souriau-Sunbank, net of tax, of $60 million. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax was $1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019.

At September 30, 2019, Souriau-Sunbank’s assets held-for-sale and liabilities held-for-sale were $962 million and $157 million, respectively. Under US GAAP, assets held for sale are to be reported at lower of its carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. The following is the summarized balance sheet of Souriau-Sunbank’s assets held-for-sale and liabilities held-for-sale as of September 30, 2019 (in millions):
Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations Held-for-Sale Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents $29
Trade accounts receivable—Net 67
Inventories—Net 88
Prepaid expenses and other 2
Property, plant and equipment—Net 101
Goodwill 480
Other intangibles—Net 194
Other 1
     Total assets of discontinued operations $962
   
Accounts payable $33
Accrued liabilities 55
Long-term debt 6
Deferred income taxes 42
Other 21
     Total liabilities of discontinued operations $157

Prior Year Divestitures
On September 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the divestiture of its Esterline Interface Technology (“EIT”) group of businesses to an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP for approximately $190 million. EIT was acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in March 2019 and was included in TransDigm’s Non-aviation segment. The divestiture represented a strategic shift in TransDigm’s business and, in accordance with US GAAP, qualified as discontinued operations.
There was no impact to the (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax was $1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019.
Operating Results Summary
The following is the summarized operating results for Souriau-Sunbank for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 and EIT for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019 (in millions):
  Thirteen Week Period Ended Twenty-Six Week Period Ended
  March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
Net sales $
 $28
 $79
 $28
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes 
 3
 13
 3
Income tax expense 1
 1
 5
 1
(Loss) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) 2
 8
 2
(Loss) Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax (3) 
 60
 
(Loss) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax $(4) $2
 $68
 $2


19.    SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
TransDigm Inc.’s 2022 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes, 6.375% 2026 Notes, 2026 Secured Notes, 7.50% 2027 Notes and 5.50% 2027 Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated basis, by TD Group, TransDigm UK Holdings plc ("TransDigm UK") and TransDigm Inc.’s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries, as defined in the applicable Indentures. TransDigm UK's 6.875% 2026 Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated basis, by TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries as defined in the applicable indenture. The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial information presents, in separate columns, the balance sheets of the Company as of March 30, 201928, 2020 and September 30, 20182019 and its statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flows for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 for (i) TransDigm Group on a parent only basis with its investment in subsidiaries recorded under the equity method, (ii) TransDigm Inc. including its directly owned operations and non-operating entities, excluding TransDigm UK, (iii) TransDigm UK (iv) the Subsidiary Guarantors (other than TransDigm UK) on a combined basis, (v) Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and (vi) the Company on a consolidated basis.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm Inc. are not presented because TransDigm Inc.’s 2022 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes, 6.375% 2026 Notes, 2026 Secured Notes, 7.50% 2027 Notes and 5.50% 2027 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TD Group, TransDigm UK and all of TransDigm Inc's Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries and because TD Group has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm UK are not presented because TransDigm UK's 6.875% 2026 Notes, issued in May 2018, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries.

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 30, 201928, 2020
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
ASSETS             
CURRENT ASSETS:             
Cash and cash equivalents$21
 $2,245
 $1
 $(15) $416
 $
 $2,668
Trade accounts receivable - Net
 
 
 147
 852
 
 999
Inventories - Net
 56
 
 936
 338
 (17) 1,313
Prepaid expenses and other
 92
 
 63
 65
 
 220
Total current assets21
 2,393
 1
 1,131
 1,671
 (17) 5,200
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND INTERCOMPANY BALANCES(4,230) 17,962
 974
 19,222
 9,680
 (43,608) 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT - NET

 18
 
 512
 218
 
 748
GOODWILL
 83
 
 6,413
 1,350
 
 7,846
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET
 25
 
 2,025
 619
 
 2,669
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 
 
 
 13
 
 13
OTHER
 9
 
 104
 46
 
 159
TOTAL ASSETS$(4,209) $20,490
 $975
 $29,407
 $13,597
 $(43,625) $16,635
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
(DEFICIT) EQUITY
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES:             
Current portion of long-term debt$
 $275
 $
 $1
 $3
 $
 $279
Short-term borrowings - trade receivable securitization facility
 
 
 
 350
 
 350
Accounts payable
 17
 
 151
 98
 
 266
Accrued liabilities
 249
 13
 239
 260
 
 761
Total current liabilities
 541
 13
 391
 711
 
 1,656
LONG-TERM DEBT
 17,368
 492
 42
 31
 
 17,933
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 
 
 289
 96
 
 385
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 434
 
 268
 164
 
 866
Total liabilities
 18,343
 505
 990
 1,002
 
 20,840
TD GROUP STOCKHOLDERS'
(DEFICIT) EQUITY
(4,209) 2,147
 470
 28,417
 12,591
 (43,625) (4,209)
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
 
 
 4
 
 4
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY$(4,209) $20,490
 $975
 $29,407
 $13,597
 $(43,625) $16,635
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
ASSETS             
CURRENT ASSETS:             
Cash and cash equivalents$143
 $1,412,477
 $268
 $(9,432) $1,037,880
 $
 $2,441,336
Restricted cash
 
 
 
 387,566
 
 387,566
Trade accounts receivable - Net
 
 
 226,948
 914,507
 (206) 1,141,249
Inventories - Net
 48,057
 
 935,060
 483,481
 (13,554) 1,453,044
Prepaid expenses and other
 60,143
 
 62,136
 50,055
 
 172,334
Total current assets143
 1,520,677
 268
 1,214,712
 2,873,489
 (13,760) 5,595,529
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND INTERCOMPANY BALANCES(1,491,921) 20,091,568
 1,108,369
 9,532,453
 3,872,214
 (33,112,683) 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND 
EQUIPMENT - NET

 47,827
 
 464,012
 225,760
 
 737,599
GOODWILL
 82,924
 
 5,984,217
 2,547,175
 
 8,614,316
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET
 25,908
 
 1,692,863
 1,005,681
 
 2,724,452
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 
 
 7
 38,965
 
 38,972
OTHER
 34,347
 
 28,757
 23,184
 
 86,288
TOTAL ASSETS$(1,491,778) $21,803,251
 $1,108,637
 $18,917,021
 $10,586,468
 $(33,126,443) $17,797,156
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
(DEFICIT) EQUITY
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES:             
Current portion of long-term debt$
 $75,847
 $
 $1,712
 $370,604
 $
 $448,163
Short-term borrowings - trade receivable securitization facility


 
 
 
 299,806
 
 299,806
Accounts payable
 22,416
 
 168,195
 127,975
 
 318,586
Accrued liabilities
 219,766
 12,891
 205,790
 221,191
 
 659,638
Total current liabilities
 318,029
 12,891
 375,697
 1,019,576
 
 1,726,193
LONG-TERM DEBT
 15,918,829
 491,118
 58,242
 40,992
 
 16,509,181
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 577,615
 
 19
 80,541
 
 658,175
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 218,538
 
 100,104
 67,212
 
 385,854
Total liabilities
 17,033,011
 504,009
 534,062
 1,208,321
 
 19,279,403
TD GROUP STOCKHOLDERS'
(DEFICIT) EQUITY
(1,491,778) 4,770,240
 604,628
 18,380,603
 9,370,972
 (33,126,443) (1,491,778)
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
 
 
 2,356
 7,175
 
 9,531
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY$(1,491,778) $21,803,251
 $1,108,637
 $18,917,021
 $10,586,468
 $(33,126,443) $17,797,156


TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 20182019
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
ASSETS                          
CURRENT ASSETS:                          
Cash and cash equivalents$389
 $1,821,437
 $125
 $(1,763) $252,829
 $
 $2,073,017
$
 $1,092
 $
 $(12) $387
 $
 $1,467
Restricted cash
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trade accounts receivable - Net
 
 
 40,916
 663,394
 
 704,310

 
 
 172
 896
 
 1,068
Inventories - Net
 45,262
 
 648,574
 115,913
 (4,457) 805,292

 52
 
 880
 316
 (15) 1,233
Assets held-for-sale
 
 
 206
 756
 
 962
Prepaid expenses and other
 16,231
 
 47,020
 11,417
 
 74,668

 27
 
 45
 63
 
 135
Total current assets389
 1,882,930
 125
 734,747
 1,043,553
 (4,457) 3,657,287

 1,171
 
 1,291
 2,418
 (15) 4,865
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND INTERCOMPANY BALANCES(1,808,860) 10,459,497
 1,099,886
 8,928,726
 2,160,236
 (20,839,485) 
(2,894) 14,729
 975
 16,373
 6,898
 (36,081) 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - NET
 15,562
 
 319,567
 53,204
 
 388,333

 17
 
 513
 227
 
 757
GOODWILL
 97,002
 
 5,466,148
 660,140
 
 6,223,290

 83
 
 5,544
 2,193
 
 7,820
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET
 31,362
 
 1,514,983
 242,059
 
 1,788,404

 25
 
 2,064
 655
 
 2,744
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER
 104,633
 
 29,805
 5,715
 
 140,153

 6
 
 35
 28
 
 69
TOTAL ASSETS$(1,808,471) $12,590,986
 $1,100,011
 $16,993,976
 $4,164,907
 $(20,843,942) $12,197,467
$(2,894) $16,031
 $975
 $25,820
 $12,419
 $(36,096) $16,255
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’
(DEFICIT) EQUITY
                          
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                          
Current portion of long-term debt$
 $75,817
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $75,817
$
 $76
 $
 $1
 $3
 $
 $80
Short-term borrowings - trade receivable securitization facility
 
 
 
 299,519
 
 299,519

 
 
 
 350
 
 350
Accounts payable
 18,470
 
 115,735
 39,398
 
 173,603

 17
 
 160
 99
 
 276
Accrued liabilities
 118,600
 13,274
 162,618
 56,951
 
 351,443

 215
 12
 237
 211
 
 675
Liabilities held-for-sale
 
 
 22
 135
 
 157
Total current liabilities
 212,887
 13,274
 278,353
 395,868
 
 900,382

 308
 12
 420
 798
 
 1,538
LONG-TERM DEBT
 12,011,166
 490,780
 
 
 
 12,501,946

 15,893
 492
 49
 35
 
 16,469
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 345,357
 
 (2,329) 56,468
 
 399,496

 
 
 347
 94
 
 441
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
 77,573
 
 104,829
 21,712
 
 204,114

 315
 
 233
 143
 
 691
Total liabilities
 12,646,983
 504,054
 380,853
 474,048
 
 14,005,938

 16,516
 504
 1,049
 1,070
 
 19,139
TD GROUP STOCKHOLDERS'
(DEFICIT) EQUITY
(1,808,471) (55,997) 595,957
 16,613,123
 3,690,859
 (20,843,942) (1,808,471)(2,894) (485) 471
 24,771
 11,339
 (36,096) (2,894)
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
 
 
 
 
 
 
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
 
 
 10
 
 10
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY$(1,808,471) $12,590,986
 $1,100,011
 $16,993,976
 $4,164,907
 $(20,843,942) $12,197,467
$(2,894) $16,031
 $975
 $25,820
 $12,419
 $(36,096) $16,255


TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIOD ENDED MARCH 28, 2020
(Amounts in millions)
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
NET SALES$
 $84
 $
 $2,249
 $690
 $(115) $2,908
COST OF SALES
 46
 
 953
 404
 (115) 1,288
GROSS PROFIT
 38
 
 1,296
 286
 
 1,620
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
 91
 
 193
 97
 
 381
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
 
 60
 26
 
 86
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
 (53) 
 1,043
 163
 
 1,153
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME)—NET
 504
 18
 (22) 1
 
 501
REFINANCING COSTS
 26
 
 
 
 
 26
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
 (5) (18) 4
 16
 
 (3)
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES(623) (1,087) 
 
 
 1,710
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES623
 509
 
 1,061
 146
 (1,710) 629
INCOME TAX PROVISION
 
 
 54
 19
 
 73
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS623
 509
 
 1,007
 127
 (1,710) 556
INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
 114
 
 
 (46) 
 68
NET INCOME623
 623
 
 1,007
 81
 (1,710) 624
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
 
 
 (1) 
 (1)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$623
 $623
 $
 $1,007
 $80
 $(1,710) $623
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, NET OF TAX(124) (122) 
 4
 31
 87
 (124)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$499
 $501
 $
 $1,011
 $111
 $(1,623) $499


TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIOD ENDED MARCH 30, 2019
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
NET SALES$
 $88
 $
 $1,755
 $378
 $(60) $2,161
COST OF SALES
 66
 
 724
 217
 (60) 947
GROSS PROFIT
 22
 
 1,031
 161
 
 1,214
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
 101
 
 147
 34
 
 282
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 2
 
 35
 5
 
 42
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
 (81) 
 849
 122
 
 890
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME)—NET
 378
 9
 (3) (10) 
 374
REFINANCING COSTS
 3
 
 
 
 
 3
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES(398) (726) 
 
 
 1,124
 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES398
 264
 (9) 852
 132
 (1,124) 513
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION
 (134) 
 234
 17
 
 117
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS398
 398
 (9) 618
 115
 (1,124) 396
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
 
 
 
 2
 
 2
NET INCOME398
 398
 (9) 618
 117
 (1,124) 398
LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$398
 $398
 $(9) $618
 $117
 $(1,124) $398
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, NET OF TAX(161) (123) 
 12
 (99) 210
 (161)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$237
 $275
 $(9) $630
 $18
 $(914) $237
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
NET SALES$
 $87,851
 $
 $1,763,478
 $398,233
 $(60,322) $2,189,240
COST OF SALES��
 65,713
 
 730,086
 230,326
 (60,322) 965,803
GROSS PROFIT
 22,138
 
 1,033,392
 167,907
 
 1,223,437
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
 100,789
 
 148,575
 37,185
 
 286,549
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 2,043
 
 35,462
 5,592
 
 43,097
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
 (80,694) 
 849,355
 125,130
 
 893,791
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME) - NET
 377,799
 9,070
 (2,701) (10,759) 
 373,409
REFINANCING COSTS
 3,173
 261
 
 
 
 3,434
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES(398,450) (726,217) 
 
 
 1,124,667
 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES398,450
 264,551
 (9,331) 852,056
 135,889
 (1,124,667) 516,948
INCOME TAX PROVISION
 (133,899) 
 233,647
 18,526
 
 118,274
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST398,450
 398,450
 (9,331) 618,409
 117,363
 (1,124,667) 398,674
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
 
 
 (224) 
 (224)
NET INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP398,450
 398,450
 (9,331) 618,409
 117,139
 (1,124,667) 398,450
(LOSS) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$398,450
 $398,450
 $(9,331) $618,409
 $117,139
 $(1,124,667) $398,450
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, NET OF TAX(161,137) (122,925) 
 11,599
 (98,634) 209,960
 (161,137)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$237,313
 $275,525
 $(9,331) $630,008
 $18,505
 $(914,707) $237,313


TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECASH FLOWS
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 201828, 2020
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
NET SALES$
 $77,215
 $
 $1,441,477
 $301,750
 $(39,412) $1,781,030
COST OF SALES
 43,858
 
 577,494
 188,366
 (39,412) 770,306
GROSS PROFIT
 33,357
 
 863,983
 113,384
 
 1,010,724
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
 48,893
 
 103,779
 61,382
 
 214,054
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 714
 
 29,709
 4,146
 
 34,569
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
 (16,250) 
 730,495
 47,856
 
 762,101
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME) - NET
 318,138
 
 (2) 4,063
 
 322,199
REFINANCING COSTS
 1,751
 
 
 
 
 1,751
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES(511,053) (562,544) 
 
 
 1,073,597
 
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES511,053
 226,405
 
 730,497
 43,793
 (1,073,597) 438,151
INCOME TAX PROVISION
 (284,648) 
 202,265
 6,683
 
 (75,700)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCLUDING NONCONTROLLING INTEREST511,053
 511,053
 
 528,232
 37,110
 (1,073,597) 513,851
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP511,053
 511,053
 
 528,232
 37,110
 (1,073,597) 513,851
(LOSS) INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
 
 
 (17,869) 15,071
 
 (2,798)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP$511,053
 $511,053
 $
 $510,363
 $52,181
 $(1,073,597) $511,053
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX91,662
 64,166
 
 9,719
 55,674
 (129,559) 91,662
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$602,715
 $575,219
 $
 $520,082
 $107,855
 $(1,203,156) $602,715
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES$
 $(348) $1
 $668
 $272
 $1
 $594
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:             
Capital expenditures
 (2) 
 (37) (11) 
 (50)
Proceeds in connection with sale of discontinued operations, net
 904
 
 
 
 
 904
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 902
 
 (37) (11) 
 854
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:             
Intercompany activities1,899
 (1,031) 
 (634) (233) (1) 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options69
 
 
 
 
 
 69
Dividends and dividend equivalent payments(1,928) 
 
 
 
 
 (1,928)
Treasury stock purchased(19) 
 
 
 
 
 (19)
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
 200
 
 
 
 
 200
Repayments on term loans
 (19) 
 
 
 
 (19)
Redemption of senior subordinated notes due 2022, net
 (1,168) 
 
 
 
 (1,168)
Proceeds from 5.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027, net
 2,625
 
 
 
 
 2,625
Financing fees and other, net
 (8) 
 
 
 
 (8)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities21
 599
 
 (634) (233) (1) (248)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
 
 1
 
 1
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS21
 1,153
 1
 (3) 29
 
 1,201
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 1,092
 
 (12) 387
 
 1,467
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$21
 $2,245
 $1
 $(15) $416
 $
 $2,668


TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIOD ENDED MARCH 30, 2019
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
 
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES$
 $(64,040) $4,424
 $468,801
 $34,900
 $8,912
 $452,997
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:             
Capital expenditures
 (1,827) 
 (36,175) (5,402) 
 (43,404)
Payments made in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 (3,538,128) 
 (31,250) 
 
 (3,569,378)
Net cash used in investing activities
 (3,539,955) 
 (67,425) (5,402) 
 (3,612,782)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:             
Intercompany activities(23,013) (701,197) (4,281) (407,292) 1,144,695
 (8,912) 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options47,126
 
 
 
 
 
 47,126
Dividend equivalent payments(24,309) 
 
 
 
 
 (24,309)
Repayment on term loans
 (38,214) 
 
 
 
 (38,214)
Cash tender and redemption of 2020 Notes
 (550,000) 
 
 
 
 (550,000)
Proceeds from 2027 Notes, net
 544,578
 
 
 
 
 544,578
Proceeds from 2026 Secured Notes, net
 3,937,398
 
 
 
 
 3,937,398
Financing Fees and Other
 2,470
 
 (1,753) (2,470) 
 (1,753)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(196) 3,195,035
 (4,281) (409,045) 1,142,225
 (8,912) 3,914,826
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(50) 
 
 
 894
 
 844
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH(246) (408,960) 143
 (7,669) 1,172,617
 
 755,885
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD389
 1,821,437
 125
 (1,763) 252,829
 
 2,073,017
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD$143
 $1,412,477
 $268
 $(9,432) $1,425,446
 $
 $2,828,902

TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEK PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
(Amounts in thousands)
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
TransDigm
Group
 
TransDigm
Inc.
 TransDigm UK 
Subsidiary
Guarantors
 
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
 Eliminations 
Total
Consolidated
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES$
 $(157,892) $
 $578,789
 $29,807
 $2,980
 $453,684
$
 $(64) $4
 $469
 $35
 $9
 $453
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                          
Capital expenditures
 (826) 
 (27,370) (2,688) 
 (30,884)
 (2) 
 (36) (6) 
 (44)
Payments made in connection with acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 (50,320) 
 
 
 
 (50,320)
 (3,538) 
 (31) 
 
 (3,569)
Proceeds in connection with sale of discontinued operations
 57,686
 
 
 
 
 57,686
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 6,540
 
 (27,370) (2,688) 
 (23,518)
Net cash used in investing activities
 (3,540) 
 (67) (6) 
 (3,613)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                          
Intercompany activities42,048
 571,729
 
 (547,932) (62,865) (2,980) 
(23) (701) (4) (407) 1,144
 (9) 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options26,305
 
 
 
 
 
 26,305
47
 
 
 
 
 
 47
Special dividend and dividend equivalent payments(56,148) 
 
 
 
 
 (56,148)
Proceeds from term loans, net
 793,042
 
 
 
 
 793,042
Dividends and dividend equivalent payments(24) 
 
 
 
 
 (24)
Repayment on term loans
 (833,052) 
 
 
 
 (833,052)
 (38) 
 
 
 
 (38)
Financing fees and other
 (2,155) 
 
 
 
 (2,155)
Cash tender and redemption of senior subordinated notes due 2020
 (550) 
 
 
 
 (550)
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes, net
 545
 
 
 
 
 545
Proceeds from senior secured notes due 2026, net
 3,937
 
 
 
 
 3,937
Financing fees and other, net
 2
 
 (2) (2) 
 (2)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities12,205
 529,564
 
 (547,932) (62,865) (2,980) (72,008)
 3,195
 (4) (409) 1,142
 (9) 3,915
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
 
 
 2,288
 
 2,288

 
 
 
 1
 
 1
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS12,205
 378,212
 
 3,487
 (33,458) 
 360,446
(DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 (409) 
 (7) 1,172
 
 756
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD2,416
 439,473
 
 (203) 208,875
 
 650,561

 1,821
 
 (2) 254
 
 2,073
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD$14,621
 $817,685
 $
 $3,284
 $175,417
 $
 $1,011,007
$
 $1,412
 $
 $(9) $1,426
 $
 $2,829

16.20.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 15,Response to COVID-19
In December 2019, COVID-19 surfaced in Wuhan, China, and has since spread to other countries, including the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. The pandemic has resulted in governments around the world implementing increasingly stringent measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, business curtailments and other measures. In addition, governments and central banks in several parts of the world have enacted fiscal and monetary stimulus measures to counteract the impacts of COVID-19. The airline industry, in particular, has been significantly disrupted, both domestically and internationally.

Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, as part of the Company’s response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business, the Company redeemed the principal amount of approximately $373.8 millionis taking cost reduction measures such as: (1) reducing its workforce by up to 15% to align operations with customer demand. These actions are in 2023 Notes (€330.0 million as the 2023 Notes were denominated in Euros), plus accrued interest of approximately $6.8 million, the early redemption premium of $6.8 million and fees of approximately $0.2 million. The 2023 Notes were issued by Esterline in April 2015 and remained outstanding as of the acquisition date of Esterline by TransDigm. A notice of redemption with respectaddition to the notes was givencost mitigation efforts implemented earlier this calendar year in response to each holder of the 2023 Notes, providing737 MAX production rate changes; (2) implementing one to eight-week unpaid furloughs at many businesses over approximately the next six months in response to business specific situations; (3) TransDigm’s senior management team will substantially reduce their cash compensation for the redemptionbalance of all outstanding notes on April 15, 2019 atfiscal 2020; (4) members of TransDigm's Board of Directors will forgo their annual retainer fees; and, (5) the redemption price set forthCompany has reassessed capital expenditure projects planned and are prioritizing only those projects that are deemed essential in the related indenture. At March 30, 2019, the funds for the redemption of the 2023 Notes of approximately $387.6 million were held in trustnear term.
The Company continues to closely analyze its cost structure and were committed to be used to redeem any and all of the 2023 Notes. The funds were restrictedmay implement additional cost reduction measures as necessary due to the redemption ofongoing business challenges resulting from the 2023 Notes, and as such, are presented as restricted cash in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 30, 2019.

COVID-19 pandemic.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-looking Statements
The following discussion of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read together with TD Group’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. References in this section to “TransDigm,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and similar references refer to TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and TransDigm Inc.’s subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise indicates.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statementscontains both historical and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and 27A of the Securities ActAct. All statements other than statements of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E ofhistorical fact included that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,future are forward-looking statements, including, in particular, the statements about the Company’sour plans, objectives, strategies and prospects under this section entitled “Management’s Discussionregarding, among other things, our financial condition, results of operations and Analysisbusiness. We have identified some of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, thethese forward-looking statements with words like “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “estimate” or “continue” and other words and terms of similar meaningmeaning. These forward-looking statements may be contained throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements are intendedbased on current expectations about future events affecting us and are subject to identify forward-looking statements.uncertainties and factors relating to, among other things, our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Many factors mentioned in our discussion in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the risks outlined under “Risk Factors,” will be important in determining future results. Although the Company believeswe believe that its plans, intentions andthe expectations reflected in or suggested by suchthese forward-looking statements are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number ofwe do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties, that could causeincluding those described under “Risk Factors” in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Since our actual results, toperformance or achievements could differ materially from thethose expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements, made in this report. Many such factors are outside the controlwe cannot give any assurance that any of the Company. Consequently, suchevents anticipated by these forward-looking statements should be regarded solelywill occur or, if any of them does occur, what impact they will have on our business, results of operations and financial condition. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as our current plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company doesof the date they are made. We do not undertake and specifically declines, any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions toupdate these forward-looking statements that may be madeor the risk factors contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to reflect anynew information, future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.otherwise, except as may be required under federal securities laws.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include but are not limited to: the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity; the sensitivity of our business to the number of flight hours that our customers’ planes spend aloft and our customers’ profitability, both of which are affected by general economic conditions; future geopolitical or other worldwide events; cyber-security threats and natural disasters; our reliance on certain customers; the U.S. defense budget and risks associated with being a government supplier;supplier including government audits and investigations; failure to maintain government or industry approvals; failure to complete or successfully integrate acquisitions;acquisitions, including our substantialacquisition of Esterline; our indebtedness; potential environmental liabilities; liabilities arising in connection with litigation; increases in raw material costs, taxes and labor costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; risks and costs associated with our international sales and operations; and other factors. Please refer to the other information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and to Item 1A of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the foregoing factors that may affect our business.
Overview
We believe we are a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly every commercial and military aircraft in service today. Our business is well diversified due to the broad range of products we offer to our customers. Some of our more significant product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, NiCad batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, rods and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized cockpit displays, aircraft audio systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered interior surfaces and related components, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, advanced displays, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology, military personnel parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems. Each of these product offerings is composed of many individual products that are typically customized to meet the needs of a particular aircraft platform or customer.
On March 14, 2019, TransDigm completed its acquisition of Esterline Technologies Corporation ("Esterline"). Refer to Note 3, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," for further information on this acquisition. Esterline includes a collection of approximately 20 reporting units that primarily develop, produce and market products for the aerospace and defense industry. TransDigm is currently in the process of integrating Esterline as well as evaluating the strategic fit and description of each individual Esterline reporting unit.
For the second quarter of fiscal year 2019,2020, we generated net sales of $1,195.9$1,443 million and net income attributable to TD Group of $202.4$319 million. This included net income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group of $323 million and loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $4 million. EBITDA As Defined was $571.8$675 million, or 47.8%46.8% of net sales. See the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section for certain information regarding EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined, including reconciliations of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined to net income and net cash provided by operating activities.

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) surfaced in Wuhan, China, and has since spread to other countries, including the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. The pandemic has resulted in governments around the world implementing increasingly stringent measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, business curtailments and other measures. In addition, governments and central banks in several parts of the world have enacted fiscal and monetary stimulus measures to counteract the impacts of COVID-19. The airline industry, in particular, has been significantly disrupted, both domestically and internationally.
Our results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were modestly adversely impacted by decreases in sales in our commercial aftermarket and commercial OEM channels during approximately the last three weeks of the second quarter of fiscal 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our non-defense customers and their demand for our products and services. Because the duration and severity of the pandemic is uncertain at this time, it is difficult to forecast any precise impact on the Company’s future results. However, the Company currently expects the COVID-19 pandemic to have a significant adverse impact on our sales, net income and EBITDA as Defined for the remainder of fiscal 2020 under the assumption that the COVID-19 pandemic will adversely affect our non-defense customers and their demand for our products and services, particularly in the commercial aftermarket. Longer term, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is fluid and continues to evolve, and because both the duration and severity of the outbreak are unclear, it is difficult to forecast any precise impact on the Company’s future results.
Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, as part of the Company’s response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business, the Company is taking cost reduction measures such as: (1) reducing its workforce by up to 15% to align operations with customer demand. These actions are in addition to the cost mitigation efforts implemented earlier this calendar year in response to the 737 MAX production rate changes; (2) implementing one to eight-week unpaid furloughs at many businesses over approximately the next six months in response to business specific situations; (3) TransDigm’s senior management team will substantially reduce their cash compensation for the balance of fiscal 2020; (4) members of TransDigm's Board of Directors will forgo their annual retainer fees; and, (5) the Company has reassessed capital expenditure projects planned and are prioritizing only those projects that are deemed essential in the near term.
The Company continues to analyze its cost structure and may implement additional cost reduction measures as may be necessary due to the ongoing business challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is fluid and continues to evolve, and therefore, we cannot currently predict the extent to which our business, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity will ultimately be impacted.
Within the United States, our business has been designated an essential business, which allows us to continue to serve our customers, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted our operations. The outbreak of COVID-19 has heightened the risk that a significant portion of our workforce will suffer illness or otherwise be unable to work. Furthermore, in light of our determination that planned reductions in our workforce will be necessary as a result of declines in our business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot assure that we will be able to rehire our workforce once our business has recovered. Certain of our facilities have experienced temporary disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we cannot predict whether our facilities will experience more significant disruptions in the future. Finally, our acquisition strategy, which is a key element of our overall business strategy, may be impacted by our efforts to maintain the Company’s liquidity position in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated unaudited interim financial statements and accompanying notes included in this report are the responsibility of management. The financial statements and footnotes have been prepared in accordance with

U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements and contain certain amounts that were based upon management’s best estimates, judgments and assumptions that were believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare financial statements. Estimates are based on historical experience, judgments and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates used by management.
A comprehensive discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies and management estimates and significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the financial statements is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.2019. Other than the adoption of ASC 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers,842, "Leases," there have been no significant changes in critical accounting policies, management estimates or accounting policies followed since the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.2019. Refer to Note 4, "Recent Accounting Pronouncements," and Note 5, "Revenue Recognition,16, "Leases," for a discussionfurther information of accounting standards recently adopted or required to be adopted in the future.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Recent acquisitions and divestitures are described in Note 3, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data of the Company, including presentation of the amounts as a percentage of net sales (amounts in thousands)millions):
Thirteen Week Periods EndedThirteen Week Periods Ended
March 30, 2019 % of Sales March 31, 2018 % of SalesMarch 28, 2020 % of Sales March 30, 2019 % of Sales
Net sales$1,195,938
 100.0 % $933,070
 100.0 %$1,443
 100.0 % $1,168
 100.0%
Cost of sales536,618
 44.9 % 398,996
 42.8 %625
 43.3 % 518
 44.3%
Selling and administrative expenses164,366
 13.7 % 107,526
 11.5 %180
 12.5 % 160
 13.7%
Amortization of intangible assets23,063
 1.9 % 17,457
 1.9 %46
 3.2 % 22
 1.9%
Income from operations471,891
 39.5 % 409,091
 43.8 %592
 41.0 % 468
 40.1%
Interest expense, net201,409
 16.8 % 161,266
 17.3 %252
 17.5 % 202
 17.3%
Refinancing costs3,298
 0.3 % 638
 0.1 %3
 0.2 % 3
 0.3%
Income tax provision64,552
 5.4 % 45,347
 4.9 %14
 1.0 % 63
 5.4%
Income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interests202,632
 16.9 % 201,840
 21.6 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(224)  % 
  %
Net income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group202,408
 16.9 % 201,840
 21.6 %
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
  % (5,562) (0.6)%
Income from continuing operations323
 22.4 % 200
 17.1%
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
  % 
 %
Income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group323
 22.4 % 200
 17.1%
(Loss) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(4) (0.3)% 2
 0.2%
Net income attributable to TD Group$202,408
 16.9 % $196,278
 21.0 %$319
 22.1 % $202
 17.3%
Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedTwenty-Six Week Periods Ended
March 30, 2019 % of Sales March 31, 2018 % of SalesMarch 28, 2020 % of Sales March 30, 2019 % of Sales
Net sales$2,189,240
 100.0 % $1,781,030
 100.0 %$2,908
 100.0 % $2,161
 100.0%
Cost of sales965,803
 44.1 % 770,306
 43.3 %1,288
 44.3 % 947
 43.8%
Selling and administrative expenses286,549
 13.1 % 214,054
 12.0 %381
 13.1 % 282
 13.0%
Amortization of intangible assets43,097
 2.0 % 34,569
 1.9 %86
 3.0 % 42
 1.9%
Income from operations893,791
 40.8 % 762,101
 42.8 %1,153
 39.6 % 890
 41.2%
Interest expense, net373,409
 17.0 % 322,199
 18.1 %501
 17.2 % 374
 17.3%
Refinancing costs3,434
 0.2 % 1,751
 0.1 %26
 0.9 % 3
 0.1%
Other income(3) (0.1)% 
 %
Income tax provision118,274
 5.4 % (75,700) (4.3)%73
 2.5 % 117
 5.4%
Income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interests398,674
 18.2 % 513,851
 28.9 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(224)  % 
  %
Net income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group398,450
 18.2 % 513,851
 28.9 %
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
  % (2,798) (0.2)%
Income from continuing operations556
 19.1 % 396
 18.3%
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1)  % 
 %
Income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group555
 19.1 % 396
 18.3%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax68
 2.3 % 2
 0.1%
Net income attributable to TD Group$398,450
 18.2 % $511,053
 28.7 %$623
 21.4 % $398
 18.4%

Changes in Results of Operations
Thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared with the thirteen week period ended March 31, 201830, 2019
Total Company
Net Sales. Net organic sales and acquisition sales and the related dollar and percentage changes for the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Thirteen Week Periods Ended   
% Change
Total  Sales
Thirteen Week Periods Ended   
% Change
Total  Sales
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 Change March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 Change 
Organic sales$1,035.5
 $933.1
 102.4
 11.0%$1,128
 $1,072
 $56
 4.8%
Acquisition sales160.4
 
 160.4
 17.2%315
 96
 219
 18.8%
$1,195.9
 $933.1
 $262.8
 28.2%$1,443
 $1,168
 $275
 23.5%
The increase in organic sales for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to the thirteen week period ended March 31, 2018,30, 2019, is primarily related to an increase in defense sales ($55.831 million, an increase of 18.3%7.3%), commercial OEM sales ($23.218 million, an increase of 9.6%5.9%), and commercial aftermarket sales ($24.72 million, an increase of 7.3%0.6%).
Acquisition sales represent sales of acquired businesses prior to the application of the Company's core value-driven operating strategies impacting sales (i.e., obtaining profitable new business and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) for the period up to one year subsequent to their respective acquisition dates.date. The amount of acquisition sales displayed in the table above for the thirteen week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 were attributable to the sales recorded by the Esterline businesses acquired by TransDigm in March 2019 for the thirteen week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019. For the quarter ended March 28, 2020, the businesses acquired through the Esterline acquisition generated total sales of $372 million. As TransDigm completed the acquisition of Esterline on March 14, 2019, the amount attributed to Acquisition sales in the table above has been adjusted to reflect eleven weeks of sales from the Esterline businesses during the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 are attributable to28, 2020. These eleven weeks of sales represent the acquisitionsincremental sales not captured in the comparable quarter of Esterline, Skandia, Extant and Kirkhill.

the prior year period arising from TransDigm’s acquisition of Esterline.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit. Cost of sales increased by $137.6$107 million, or 34.5%20.7%, to $536.6$625 million for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020 compared to $518 million for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 compared to $399.0 million for the thirteen week period ended March 31, 2018.2019. Cost of sales and the related percentage of total sales for the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended    
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 Change % Change
Cost of sales - excluding costs below$518.3
 $389.8
 $128.5
 33.0 %
% of total sales43.3 % 41.8%    
Foreign currency (gain) loss(1.1) 5.4
 (6.5) (120.4)%
% of total sales(0.1)% 0.6%    
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments16.3
 
 16.3
 100.0 %
% of total sales1.4 % %    
Stock compensation expense2.1
 1.2
 0.9
 75.0 %
% of total sales0.2 % 0.1%    
Acquisition integration costs1.0
 2.6
 (1.6) (61.5)%
% of total sales0.1 % 0.3%    
Total cost of sales$536.6
 $399.0
 $137.6
 34.5 %
% of total sales44.9 % 42.8%    
Gross profit$659.3
 $534.1
 $125.2
 23.5 %
Gross profit percentage55.1 % 57.2% -2.1  

 Thirteen Week Periods Ended    
 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 Change % Change
Cost of sales - excluding costs below$646
 $502
 $144
 28.7 %
% of total sales44.8 % 43.0 %    
Acquisition integration costs2
 1
 1
 100.0 %
% of total sales0.1 % 0.1 %    
Stock compensation expense1
 2
 (1) (50.0)%
% of total sales0.1 % 0.2 %    
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments
 16
 (16) (100.0)%
% of total sales % 1.4 %    
Loss contract amortization(11) (2) (9) (450.0)%
% of total sales(0.8)% (0.2)%    
Foreign currency gain(13) (1) (12) (1,200.0)%
% of total sales(0.9)% (0.1)%    
Total cost of sales$625
 $518
 $107
 20.7 %
% of total sales43.3 % 44.3 %    
Gross profit$818
 $650
 $168
 25.8 %
Gross profit percentage56.7 % 55.7 %    
The net increase in the dollar amount of cost of sales during the thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was primarily due to increased sales volume both organic and from recent acquisitions, and an increase in inventory purchase accounting adjustments resulting fromas a result of the Esterline acquisition. Slightly offsetting the net increasebusinesses acquired in cost of sales were gains in foreign currency andMarch 2019. This was slightly offset by a decrease in inventory acquisition integrationaccounting costs as presented inthey were fully amortized by fiscal 2020, foreign currency gains and amortization of loss contract reserves primarily related to the table above.Esterline businesses.

Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreasedincreased by 2.11.0 percentage pointspoint to 55.1%56.7% for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020 from 55.7% for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 from 57.2% for2019. This increase was driven by the thirteen week period ended March 31, 2018. The dollar amount of gross profit increased by $125.2 million, or 23.5%, for the quarter ended March 30, 2019 compared to the comparable quarter in the prior year due to the following items:
Gross profit on the sales from acquisitions (excluding acquisition-related costs) was approximately $54.1 million for the quarter ended March 30, 2019, which represented gross profit of approximately 33% of acquisition sales.
Organic sales growth as described above, application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure, and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume resulted in a net increase in. Although gross profit as a percentage of approximately $80.2 millionsales continues to improve for the quarterEsterline businesses as the integration activities continue, the gross profits earned by the Esterline businesses have a dilutive effect on TransDigm's gross profit percentage for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019.
Net decrease in gross profit of $9.1 million compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year was due to increased inventory purchase accounting adjustments and stock compensation expense, partially offset by foreign currency gains and lower acquisition integration costs.

28, 2020.
Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $56.9$20 million to $164.4$180 million, or 12.5% of sales, for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020 from $160 million, or 13.7% of sales, for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 from $107.5 million, or 11.5% of sales, for the thirteen week period ended March 31, 2018.2019. Selling and administrative expenses and the related percentage of total sales for the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Thirteen Week Periods Ended    Thirteen Week Periods Ended    
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 Change % ChangeMarch 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 Change % Change
Selling and administrative expenses - excluding costs below$124.9
 $95.2
 $29.7
 31.2%$163
 $121
 $42
 34.7 %
% of total sales10.4% 10.2%    11.3% 10.4%    
Stock compensation expense18.5
 10.4
 8.1
 77.9%10
 18
 (8) (44.4)%
% of total sales1.5% 1.1%    0.7% 1.5%    
Acquisition-related expenses21.0
 1.9
 19.1
 1,005.3%7
 21
 (14) (66.7)%
% of total sales1.8% 0.2%    0.5% 1.8%    
Total selling and administrative expenses$164.4
 $107.5
 $56.9
 52.9%$180
 $160
 $20
 12.5 %
% of total sales13.7% 11.5%    12.5% 13.7%    
The increase in the dollar amount of selling and administrative expenses during the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 is primarily due to higherincreased sales volume as a result of the Esterline businesses acquired in March 2019, partially offset by decreases in acquisition-related expenses of $19.1$14 million higherand stock compensation expense of $8.1 million, and higher selling and administrative expenses resulting from$8 million. The decrease in stock compensation expense is attributable to a cumulative adjustment to expense under US GAAP for a change in the businesses acquired inexpected vesting percentage of the fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019.2020 stock option grants.
Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets was $23.1$46 million for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 28, 2020 compared to $22 million in the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 compared to $17.5 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2018.2019. The increase in amortization expense of $5.6$24 million was primarily due to the amortization expense on the definite-lived intangible assets recorded in connection with the fiscal 2018 acquisitions2019 acquisition of Skandia, Extant and Kirkhill and the fiscal 2019 acquisitions of NavCom and Esterline.
Refinancing Costs. Refinancing costs of $3.3$3 million were recorded for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and primarily related to the debt financing activities that occurredcertain fees incurred to refinance its term loans in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Refinancing costs of $0.6 million were recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 representing debt issuance costs expensed in connection with the fiscal year 2018 debt financing activity.February 2020.
Interest Expense-Net.Expense-net. Interest expense-net includes interest on borrowings outstanding, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium and revolving credit facility feesfees; slightly offset by interest income. Interest expense-net increased $40.1$50 million, or 24.9%24.8%, to $201.4$252 million for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 from $161.3$202 million for the comparable quarterthirteen week period last year. The net increase in interest expense-net was primarily due to an increase in the weighted average level of outstanding borrowings, which was approximately $18.5 billion for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020 and approximately $15.3 billion for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 and approximately $11.9 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.2019. The increase in the weighted average level of borrowings was primarily due to the activity in the first and second quarter of fiscal 20192020 consisting of the issuance of $4,000 million$2.65 billion in 2026 Secured5.50% 2027 Notes and the activity in$200 million draw on the third quarter of fiscal 2018 consisting of the issuance of additional term loans of $700 million (gross) and issuance of $500 million in 6.875% 2026 Notes.revolving credit facility. The increases in new debt described above were partiallyslightly offset by principal payments made on the term loans overredemption of $1.15 billion in 6.00% 2022 Notes in the comparable period.first quarter of fiscal 2020. The weighted average interest rate for cash interest payments on the total borrowings outstanding atfor the thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was 5.5%5.31%.

Income Taxes. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was approximately 4.2% for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020 compared to 24.2% for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 compared2019. On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act in response to 18.3%the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, and modifications to the net interest deduction limitations. The most significant impact of the CARES Act for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.Company is an increase of the IRC 163(j) Interest Disallowance Limitations from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income which will allow the Company to deduct additional interest for fiscal years 2020 (retroactive to October 1, 2019 for the Company) and 2021. The Company's higherlower effective tax rate for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was primarily due to a netdiscrete benefit recognized for excess tax benefits for share-based payments, in addition to the modification of the interest expense limitation under IRC Section 163(j) resulting fromenacted as part of the provisions of The Tax Cuts and JobsCARES Act. The Company’s effective tax rate for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was higherlower than the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily resulting fromdue to a net interest expense limitation under IRC Section 163(j) offset by thediscrete benefit associated with the deductionrecognized for foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) and excess tax benefits for share-based payments.payments, partially offset by foreign earnings taxed at rates higher than the U.S. statutory rate.
Loss(Loss) Income from Discontinued OperationsOperations.. On January 26, 2018, Discontinued operations for the Company completedthirteen week period ended March 28, 2020 includes an immaterial adjustment of $4 million on the gain recognized from the sale of Schroth in a management buyout to a private equity fund and certain members of Schroth management for approximately $61.4 million which included a working capital adjustment of $0.3 million paid in July 2018. There was no activity from the discontinuedSouriau-Sunbank. Discontinued operations for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 include the results of the operations of the Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies business and the Esterline Interface Technology ("EIT") group of businesses. Both businesses were acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in March 2019. Loss from discontinued operations was $5.6 millionOn December 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the divestiture of Souriau-Sunbank to Eaton Corporation plc (“Eaton”) for approximately $920 million. On September 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the quarter ended March 31, 2018.divestiture of EIT to an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP for approximately $190 million.
Income from discontinued operations for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019 is $1 million and includes the results of operations of the Souriau-Sunbank and EIT businesses.
Net Income Attributable to TD Group. Net income attributable to TD Group increased $6.1$117 million, or 3.1%57.9%, to $202.4$319 million for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to net income attributable to TD Group of $196.3$202 million for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 31, 2018,30, 2019, primarily as a result of the factors referred to above.
Earnings per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per share was $3.60$5.56 for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and $3.53$3.60 per share for the quarterthirteen week period ended March 31, 2018. There30, 2019. Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations was no impact on$5.63 and $(0.07), respectively, for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations was $3.56 and $0.04, respectively, for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019.

the quarter ended March 30, 2019. For the quarter ended March 31, 2018, basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations were $3.63 and $(0.10), respectively.
Business Segments
Segment Net Sales. Net sales by segment for the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Thirteen Week Periods Ended    Thirteen Week Periods Ended    
March 30, 2019 % of Sales March 31, 2018 % of Sales Change % ChangeMarch 28, 2020 % of Sales March 30, 2019 % of Sales Change % Change
Power & Control$600.7
 50.2% $528.5
 56.7% $72.2
 13.7%$747
 51.8% $631
 54.0% $116
 18.4%
Airframe436.5
 36.5% 369.8
 39.6% 66.7
 18.0%655
 45.4% 499
 42.7% 156
 31.3%
Non-aviation36.7
 3.1% 34.8
 3.7% 1.9
 5.5%41
 2.8% 38
 3.3% 3
 7.9%
Esterline122.0
 10.2% 
 % 122.0
 100.0%
$1,195.9
 100.0% $933.1
 100.0% $262.8
 28.2%$1,443
 100.0% $1,168
 100.0% $275
 23.5%
Acquisition sales for the Power & Control segment totaled $16.2increased $70 million, or an increase of 3.1%11.1%, resulting from the acquisition of Extant.Esterline. Organic sales for the Power & Control segment increased $56.0$46 million, an increase of 10.6%7.3%, for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to the thirteen week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The organic sales increase resulted primarily from increasesan increase in commercial aftermarket sales ($16 million, an increase of 9.0%), an increase in commercial OEM sales ($13 million, an increase of 9.5%) and an increase in defense sales ($42.212 million, an increase of 18.1%), commercial OEM sales ($3.5 million, an increase of 2.9%) and commercial aftermarket sales ($10.7 million, an increase of 6.5%4.0%).
Acquisition sales for the Airframe segment totaled $22.2increased $146 million, or an increase of 6.0%29.3%, resulting from the acquisitionsacquisition of Skandia and Kirkhill.Esterline. Organic sales for the Airframe segment increased $44.5$10 million, an increase of 12.0%2.0%, for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to the thirteen week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The organic sales increase resulted primarily from increasesan increase in defense sales ($17 million, an increase of 13.8%) and commercial OEM sales ($5 million, an increase of 3.1%); partially offset by a decrease in commercial aftermarket sales ($13.714 million, a decrease of 6.9%).
Acquisition sales for the Non-aviation segment increased $3 million, or an increase of 8.0%)7.9%, commercial OEM sales ($17.6 million, an increaseresulting from the acquisition of 14.4%) and defense sales ($13.4 million, an increase of 18.7%).Esterline.

EBITDA As Defined. EBITDA As Defined by segment for the thirteen week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Thirteen Week Periods Ended    Thirteen Week Periods Ended    
March 30, 2019 
% of  Segment
Sales
 March 31, 2018 
% of  Segment
Sales
 Change % ChangeMarch 28, 2020 
% of  Segment
Sales
 March 30, 2019 
% of  Segment
Sales
 Change % Change
Power & Control$320.8
 53.4% $275.6
 52.1% $45.2
 16.4%$381
 55.2% $329
 56.3% $52
 15.8%
Airframe224.0
 51.3% 186.0
 50.3% 38.0
 20.4%296
 42.8% 243
 41.6% 53
 21.8%
Non-aviation11.9
 32.4% 10.3
 29.6% 1.6
 15.5%14
 2.0% 12
 2.1% 2
 16.7%
Esterline26.7
 21.9% 
 % 26.7
 100.0%
$583.4
 48.8% $471.9
 50.6% $111.5
 23.6%$691
 100.0% $584
 100.0% $107
 18.3%
EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment from the acquisition of Extant prior toEsterline increased approximately $20 million for the application of our core value-driven operating strategies (i.e., obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) was approximately $5.7 million.thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020. Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment increased approximately $39.5$32 million, an increase of 14.3%9.8%, resulting from organic sales growth in defense, commercial OEM and commercial aftermarket, sales along withas well as the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies, and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume.
EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment from the acquisitionsacquisition of Skandia and Kirkhill prior to the application of our core value-driven operating strategies wasEsterline increased approximately $(2.1) million. Including the impact of our core value-driven operating strategies (which are categorized as "organic" improvement), the EBITDA as Defined contribution from the acquisitions of Skandia and Kirkhill was $13.4$58 million for the thirteen week period ended March 30, 2019.28, 2020. Organic EBITDA Asas Defined for the Airframe segment increaseddecreased approximately $40.1$5 million, an increasea decrease of 21.6%1.9%, resulting from an organic sales growthdecrease in the commercial aftermarket, partially offset by organic sales increases in defense and commercial OEM and defense sales along with the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies, and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume.strategies.

EBITDA As Defined for the Non-aviation segment from the acquisition of Esterline increased approximately $1 million for the thirteen week period ended March 28, 2020. Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Non-aviation segment increased approximately $1 million, an increase of 9.2%.
Twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared with the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 201830, 2019
Total Company
Net Sales. Net organic sales and acquisition sales and the related dollar and percentage changes for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended   
% Change
Total  Sales
Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended   
% Change
Total  Sales
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 Change March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 Change 
Organic sales$1,982.1
 $1,781.0
 $201.1
 11.3%$2,209
 $2,065
 $144
 6.7%
Acquisition sales207.1
 
 207.1
 11.6%699
 96
 603
 27.9%
$2,189.2
 $1,781.0
 $408.2
 22.9%$2,908
 $2,161
 $747
 34.6%
The increase in organic sales for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018,30, 2019, is primarily related to an increase in defense sales ($102.274 million, an increase of 17.2%9.5%), commercial aftermarket sales ($45 million, an increase of 6.3%) and commercial OEM sales ($51.817 million, an increase of 11.4%), and commercial aftermarket sales ($45.8 million, and increase of 7.1%3.0%).
Acquisition sales represent sales of acquired businesses prior to the application of the Company's core value-driven operating strategies impacting sales (i.e., obtaining profitable new business and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) for the period up to one year subsequent to their respective acquisition dates.date. The amount of acquisition sales shown in the table above for the twenty-six week periodperiods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 were attributable to the acquisitionssales recorded by the Esterline businesses acquired by TransDigm in March 2019 for the twenty-six week periods ended March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019. For the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020, the businesses acquired through the Esterline acquisition generated total sales of $756 million. As TransDigm completed the acquisition of Esterline Skandia, Extant and Kirkhill.on March 14, 2019, the amount attributed to Acquisition sales in the table above has been adjusted to reflect twenty-four weeks of sales from the Esterline businesses during the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020. These twenty-four weeks of sales represent the incremental sales not captured in the comparable twenty-six week period of the prior year period arising from TransDigm’s acquisition of Esterline.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit. Cost of sales increased by $195.5$341 million, or 25.4%36.0%, to $965.8$1,288 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 compared to $947 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 compared to $770.3 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.2019. Cost of sales and the related percentage of total sales for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 Change % ChangeMarch 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 Change % Change
Cost of sales - excluding costs below$941.7
 $756.3
 $185.4
 24.5 %$1,305
 $928
 $377
 40.6 %
% of total sales43.0 % 42.5%    44.9 % 42.9 %    
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments20.4
 
 20.4
 100.0 %
% of total sales0.9 % %    
Foreign currency (gain) loss(2.8) 8.2
 (11.0) (134.1)%
% of total sales(0.1)% 0.5%    
Stock compensation expense3.8
 2.3
 1.5
 65.2 %4
 4
 
  %
% of total sales0.2 % 0.1%    0.1 % 0.2 %    
Acquisition integration costs2.7
 3.5
 (0.8) (22.9)%3
 3
 
  %
% of total sales0.1 % 0.1 %    
Foreign currency loss (gain)1
 (3) 4
 133.3 %
% of total sales % (0.1)%    
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments
 20
 (20) (100.0)%
% of total sales % 0.9 %    
Loss contract amortization(25) (5) (20) (400.0)%
% of total sales0.1 % 0.2%    (0.9)% (0.2)%    
Total cost of sales$965.8
 $770.3
 $195.5
 25.4 %$1,288
 $947
 $341
 36.0 %
% of total sales44.1 % 43.3%    44.3 % 43.8 %    
Gross profit$1,223.4
 $1,010.7
 $212.7
 21.0 %$1,620
 $1,214
 $406
 33.4 %
Gross profit percentage55.9 % 56.7%    55.7 % 56.2 %    
The net increase in the dollar amount of cost of sales during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was primarily due to increased sales volume both organic and from recent acquisitions, and an increase in inventory purchase accounting adjustments resulting fromas a result of the Esterline acquisition. Slightly offsettingbusinesses acquired in March 2019 compared to the net increase in cost of sales were gains in foreign currency andtwenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019. This was slightly offset by a decrease in inventory acquisition integration costsaccounting adjustments as presented inthey were fully amortized prior to fiscal 2020 and amortization of loss contract reserves primarily related to the table above.Esterline acquisition.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by 0.8 percentage0.5 points to 55.9%55.7% for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 from 56.2% for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 from 56.7%2019. The decrease in the gross profit percentage is primarily driven by the dilutive effect of the Esterline businesses on the gross profit percentage for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018. The dollar amount of28, 2020. However, the gross profit increased by $212.7 million, or 21.0%,percentage continues to improve for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 compared toEsterline businesses as integration activities continue including the twenty-six week period in the prior year due to the following items:
Gross profit on the sales from the acquisitions indicated above (excluding acquisition-related costs) was approximately $65.7 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019, which represented gross profit of approximately 31% of the acquisition sales.

Organic sales growth described above, application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure, and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume resulted in a net increase in gross profit of approximately $157.1 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.
Net decrease in gross profit of $10.1 million compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year was due to increased inventory purchase accounting adjustments and stock compensation expense, partially offset by lower foreign currency losses and acquisition integration costs..
Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $72.4$99 million to $286.5$381 million, or 13.1% of sales, for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 from $282 million, or 13.1% of sales, for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 from $214.1 million, or 12.0% of sales, for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.2019. Selling and administrative expenses and the related percentage of total sales for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 Change % ChangeMarch 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 Change % Change
Selling and administrative expenses - excluding costs below$225.2
 $190.7
 $34.5
 18.1%$335
 $221
 $114
 51.6 %
% of total sales10.3% 10.7%    11.5% 10.2%    
Stock compensation expense34.4
 20.4
 14.0
 68.6%33
 34
 (1) (2.9)%
% of total sales1.6% 1.1%    1.1% 1.6%    
Acquisition-related expenses26.9
 3.0
 23.9
 796.7%13
 27
 (14) (51.9)%
% of total sales1.2% 0.2%    0.4% 1.2%    
Total selling and administrative expenses$286.5
 $214.1
 $72.4
 33.8%$381
 $282
 $99
 35.1 %
% of total sales13.1% 12.0%    13.1% 13.1%    

The increase in the dollar amount of selling and administrative expenses during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 is primarily due to higherincreased sales volume as a result of the Esterline businesses acquired in March 2019, partially offset by decreases in acquisition-related expenses of $23.9$14 million higherand stock compensation expense of $14.0 million, and higher selling and administration expenses resulting from$1 million. The decrease in stock compensation expense is attributable to a cumulative adjustment to expense under US GAAP recorded in the businesses acquiredsecond quarter of fiscal 2020 for a change in the expected vesting percentage of the fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019.2020 stock option grants.
Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets was $43.1$86 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to $34.6$42 million in the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The increase in amortization expense of $8.5$44 million was primarily due to the amortization expense on the definite-lived intangible assets (i.e., technology and order backlog) recorded in connection with the fiscal 2018 acquisitions2019 acquisition of Skandia, Extant and Kirkhill and the fiscal 2019 acquisitions of NavCom and Esterline.
Refinancing Costs. Refinancing costs of $3.4$26 million were recorded for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and primarily related to the debt financing activitiesfees incurred on the redemption of the 2022 Notes that occurred in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and certain fees incurred to refinance the term loans in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Refinancing costs2020.
Other Income. Other income of $1.8$3 million werewas recorded for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018 representing debt issuance28, 2020 and primarily related to the non-service related components of net periodic benefit costs expensed in connection withon the fiscal 2018 debt financing activity.Company's defined benefit pension plans.
Interest Expense-net. Interest expense-net includes interest on borrowings outstanding, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium and revolving credit facility fees slightly offset by interest income. Interest expense-net increased $51.2$127 million, or 15.9%34.0%, to $373.4$501 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 from $322.2$374 million for the comparable twenty-six week period last year. The net increase in interest expense-net was primarily due to an increase in the weighted average level of outstanding borrowings, which was approximately $18.2 billion for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 and approximately $14.1 billion for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 and approximately $11.9 billion for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.2019. The increase in weighted average level of borrowings was primarily due to the activity in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 consisting of the issuance of $4,000$4.0 billion in 6.25% 2026 Secured Notes and the issuance of $550 million in 2026 Secured7.50% 2027 Notes and the activity in the third quarterfirst and second quarters of fiscal 20182020 consisting of issuing additional term loansthe issuance of $700$2.65 billion in 5.50% 2027 Notes and the $200 million (gross) and issuing $500 million in 6.875% 2026 Notes.draw on the revolving credit facility. The increases in new debt described above were partiallyslightly offset by principal payments on the term loans over the comparable period.redemptions of $550 million in 5.50% 2020 Notes and $1.15 billion in 6.00% 2022 Notes. The weighted average interest rate for cash interest payments on total borrowings outstanding atfor the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was 5.5%5.20%.
Income Taxes.Taxes. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was approximately 11.6% for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 compared to 22.9% for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 compared2019. On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act in response to (17.3)%the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, and modifications to the net interest deduction limitations. The most significant impact of the CARES Act for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.Company is an increase of the IRC 163(j) Interest Disallowance Limitations from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income which will allow the Company to deduct additional interest for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. The Company's higherlower effective tax rate for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was primarily due to a discrete benefit recognized for excess tax benefits for share-based payments, in addition to the discrete adjustment recognized inmodification of the twenty-six weekinterest expense limitation under IRC Section 163(j) enacted as part of the CARES Act. The Company’s effective tax rate for the period ended March 31, 2018 related28, 2020 was lower than the Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to a discrete benefit recognized for excess tax benefits for share-based payments, partially offset by foreign earnings taxed at rates higher than the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.U.S. statutory rate.
LossIncome from Discontinued Operations. Discontinued operations for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 include the results of the operations of Souriau-Sunbank. Discontinued operations for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 include the results of the operations of Souriau-Sunbank and the Esterline Interface Technology ("EIT") group of businesses. Both businesses were acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in March 2019. On January 26, 2018, the CompanyDecember 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the saledivestiture of Schroth in a management buyoutSouriau-Sunbank to a private equity fund and certain members of Schroth managementEaton for approximately $61.4 million which included a working capital adjustment$920 million. On September 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the divestiture of $0.3 million paid in July 2018. There was no activity from the discontinued operationsEIT to an affiliate of KPS Capital Partners, LP for approximately $190 million.

Income from discontinued operations for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 is $68 million and includes $8 million from Souriau-Sunbank's operations and a gain on the sale of Souriau-Sunbank, net of tax, of $60 million. Income from discontinued operations for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019. The loss from discontinued2019 is $1 million and includes the results of operations was $2.8 million forof the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.Souriau-Sunbank and EIT businesses.
Net Income Attributable to TD Group. Net income attributable to TD Group decreased $112.6increased $225 million, or 22.0%56.5%, to $398.5$623 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 compared to net income attributable to TD Group of $398 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019, compared to net income attributable to TD Group of $511.1 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018, primarily as a result of the factors referred to above.

Earnings per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per share was $6.65$7.63 for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and $8.18$6.65 per share for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018. There was no impact on30, 2019. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations was $6.45 and $1.18, respectively, for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations was $6.61 and $0.04, respectively, for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019. Net income attributable to TD Group for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 of $623 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments paid of $185 million, or $3.22 per share, resulting in net income available to common shareholders of $438 million, or $7.63 per share. Net income for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 of $398.5$398 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $24.3$24 million, or $0.43 per share, resulting in net income available to common shareholders of $374.1$374 million, or $6.65 per share. For the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018, basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations were $8.23 and $(0.05), respectively. Net income for the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018 of $511.1 million was decreased by an allocation of dividends on participating securities of $56.1 million, or $1.01 per share, resulting in net income available to common shareholders of $454.9 million, or $8.18 per share.
Business Segments
Segment Net Sales. Net sales by segment for the twenty-six week periodperiods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    
March 30, 2019 % of Sales March 31, 2018 % of Sales Change % ChangeMarch 28, 2020 % of Sales March 30, 2019 % of Sales Change % Change
Power & Control$1,161.0
 53.0% $1,011.2
 56.8% $149.8
 14.8%$1,499
 51.5% $1,192
 55.2% $307
 25.8%
Airframe835.3
 38.2% 703.2
 39.5% 132.1
 18.8%1,329
 45.7% 898
 41.5% 431
 48.0%
Non-aviation70.9
 3.2% 66.6
 3.7% 4.3
 6.5%80
 2.8% 71
 3.3% 9
 12.7%
Esterline122.0
 5.6% 
 % 122.0
 100.0%
$2,189.2
 100.0% $1,781.0
 100.0% $408.2
 22.9%$2,908
 100.0% $2,161
 100.0% $747
 34.6%
Acquisition sales for the Power & Control segment totaled $37.7increased $196 million, or an increase of 3.7%16.4%, resulting from the acquisition of Extant.Esterline. Organic sales for the Power & Control segment increased $112.1$111 million, an increase of 11.1%9.3%, for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The organic sales increase resulted primarily from an increase in defense sales ($76.650 million, an increase of 17.0%8.7%), an increase in commercial aftermarket sales ($45 million, an increase of 13.4%) and an increase in commercial OEM sales ($18.710 million, an increase of 8.4%), and an increase commercial aftermarket sales ($16.9 million, an increase of 5.5%4.0%).
Acquisition sales for the Airframe segment totaled $47.5increased $401 million, or an increase of 6.8%44.7%, resulting from the acquisitionsacquisition of Skandia and Kirkhill.Esterline. Organic sales for the Airframe businesssegment increased $84.6$30 million, an increase of 12.0%3.3%, for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The organic sales increase resulted primarily from increasesan increase in commercial aftermarketdefense sales ($28.822 million, an increase of 8.7%), defense sales ($25.4 million, an increase of 18.1%10.5%) and commercial OEM sales ($31.06 million, an increase of 13.7%2.1%).
Acquisition sales for the Non-aviation segment increased $7 million, or an increase of 9.9%, resulting from the acquisition of Esterline. Organic sales for the Non-aviation segment increased by $2 million, an increase of 2.8%, for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020 compared to the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.
EBITDA As Defined. EBITDA As Defined by segment for the twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 and March 31, 201830, 2019 were as follows (amounts in millions):
Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended    
March 30, 2019 
% of  Segment
Sales
 March 31, 2018 
% of  Segment
Sales
 Change % ChangeMarch 28, 2020 
% of  Segment
Sales
 March 30, 2019 
% of  Segment
Sales
 Change % Change
Power & Control$620.7
 53.5% $520.3
 51.5% $100.4
 19.3%$766
 54.9% $628
 58.0% $138
 22.0%
Airframe415.5
 49.7% 344.4
 49.0% 71.1
 20.6%602
 43.2% 434
 40.0% 168
 38.7%
Non-aviation22.6
 31.9% 19.3
 29.0% 3.3
 17.1%26
 1.9% 22
 2.0% 4
 18.2%
Esterline26.7
 21.9% 
 % 26.7
 100.0%
$1,085.5
 49.6% $884.0
 49.6% $201.5
 22.8%$1,394
 100.0% $1,084
 100.0% $310
 28.6%
EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment from the acquisition of Extant prior to the application of our core value-driven operating strategies (i.e., obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) wasEsterline increased approximately $16.2$55 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.28, 2020. Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment increased approximately $84.2$83 million, an increase of 16.2%13.2%, resulting from organic sales growth in defense, sales, commercial OEM and commercial aftermarket, sales, as well as the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies, and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume.

EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment from the acquisitionsacquisition of Skandia and Kirkhill prior to the application of our core value-driven operating strategies (i.e., obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) wasEsterline increased approximately $(4.0)$153 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019. Including the impact of our core value-driven operating strategies (which are categorized as "organic" improvement), the EBITDA as Defined contribution from the acquisitions of Skandia and Kirkhill was $22.6 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019.28, 2020. Organic EBITDA as Defined for the Airframe segment increased approximately $75.1$15 million, an increase of 21.8%3.5%, primarily resulting from organic sales growth in commercial aftermarket sales, defense sales, and commercial OEM sales, as well as the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies, and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume.strategies.

EBITDA As Defined for the Non-aviation segment from the acquisition of Esterline increased approximately $1 million for the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020. Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Non-aviation segment increased approximately $3 million, an increase of 13.6%.
Backlog
As of March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the Company estimated its sales order backlog at $3,540 million compared to $2,188 million which excludesas of March 30, 2019. The sales order backlog associated with the acquired Esterline businesses was excluded in the sales order backlog total as of March 30, 2019 as at the time it was being assessed by TransDigm management to ensure the reported backlog was in compliance with TransDigm policy and computed consistently with that of the existing TransDigm legacy businesses.
Excluding the increase in the sales order backlog attributable to the Esterline businesses compared to an estimated sales order backlog of $1,869 millionbeing included in the total as of March 31, 2018. The increase in28, 2020, backlog is dueincreased approximately $70 million compared to growth from recent acquisitions and organic growth in the commercial aftermarket, commercial OEM and defense markets.March 30, 2019. The majority of the purchase orders outstanding as of March 30, 201928, 2020 are scheduled for delivery within the next twelve months. Purchase orders may be subject to cancellation or deferral by the customer prior to shipment. The level of unfilled purchase orders at any given date during the year will be materially affected by the timing of the Company’s receipt of purchase orders and the speed with which those orders are filled. Accordingly, the Company’s backlog as of March 30, 201928, 2020 may not necessarily represent the actual amount of shipments or sales for any future period.
The sales order backlog associated with the acquired Esterline businesses is currently being assessed by TransDigm management to ensure the reported backlog is in compliance with TransDigm policy and is being computed consistently with that of the existing TransDigm legacy businesses. Therefore, the sales order backlog associated with the Esterline acquisition is excluded from the total sales order backlog reported above as of March 30, 2019.
Foreign Operations
Although we manufacture a significant portion of our products in the United States, we manufacture certain products in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico and other countries globally. We sell our products in the United States as well as in foreign countries. Although the majority of sales of our products are made to customers (including distributors) located in the United States, our products are ultimately sold to and used by customers, including airlines and other end users of aircraft, throughout the world. A number of risks inherent in international operations could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, including the COVID-19 pandemic, currency fluctuations, difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations, general economic and political uncertainties and potential for social unrest in countries in which we operate, limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies, restrictions on the repatriation of funds, change in trade policies, tariff regulation, difficulties in obtaining export and import licenses and the risk of government financed competition.
There can be no assurance that foreign governments will not adopt regulations or take other action that would have a direct or indirect adverse impact on the business or market opportunities of the Company within such governments’ countries. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the political, cultural and economic climate outside the United States will be favorable to our operations and growth strategy.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically maintained a capital structure comprising a mix of equity and debt financing. We vary our leverage both to optimize our equity return and to pursue acquisitions. We expect to meet our current debt obligations as they come due through internally generated funds from current levels of operations and/or through refinancing in the debt markets prior to the maturity dates of our debt.
We continually evaluate our debt facilities to assess whether they most efficiently and effectively meet the current and future needs of our business. The Company evaluates from time to time the appropriateness of its current leverage, taking into consideration the Company’s debt holders, equity holders, credit ratings, acquisition opportunities and other factors.
If the Company has excess cash, it generally prioritizes allocating the excess cash in the following manner: (1) capital spending at existing businesses, (2) acquisitions of businesses, (3) payment of a special dividend and/or repurchases of our common stock and (4) prepayment of indebtedness or repurchase of debt. Whether the Company undertakes common stock repurchases or other aforementioned activities will depend on prevailing market conditions, the Company's liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. In addition, the Company may issue additional debt if prevailing market conditions are favorable to doing so.
The Company’s ability to make scheduled interest payments on, or to refinance, the Company’s indebtedness, or to fund non-acquisition related capital expenditures and research and development efforts, will depend on the Company’s ability to generate

cash in the future. This is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond its control.control, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As a resultTransDigm cannot predict the duration or scope of the debt financing activity duringCOVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our customers and suppliers, the second quarter of fiscal 2019, interest payments will increase going forwardpotential negative financial impact to its results cannot be reasonably estimated, but could be material. The Company is actively managing the business to maintain cash flow, including the cost reduction efforts described in accordance withNote 20, "Subsequent Events," to the terms ofcondensed consolidated financial statements in response to the related debt agreements. However, in connection withCOVID-19 pandemic and are continuing to focus on the continued application of ourits three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving ourits cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers), we expect.

In March 2020, the President of the United States signed the CARES Act, a substantial tax-and-spending package intended to provide additional economic stimulus to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, and modifications to the net interest deduction limitations. The most significant impact of the CARES Act for the Company is an increase of the IRC 163(j) Interest Disallowance Limitations from 30% to 50% of adjusted taxable income which will allow the Company to deduct additional interest for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. The Company continues to assess the impact of the CARES Act and ongoing government guidance related to COVID-19 that may be issued.
In March 2020, the Company drew $200 million on its revolving credit facility to increase the Company's liquidity as a precautionary response to macroeconomic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, in further actions to increase the Company's liquidity, the Company executed two notes offerings in April 2020 in which the proceeds received are for general Corporate purposes. On April 8, 2020, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $1,100 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 at an issue price of 100% of the principal amount. On April 17, 2020, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 at an issue price of 101% of the principal amount.
As of March 28, 2020, the Company has significant liquidity as illustrated in the table presented below (in millions):
  As of March 28, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents $2,668
Availability on revolving credit facility 518
Liquidity (1)
 $3,186
(1)
Excludes approximately $1,500 million in cash received from the April 2020 secured notes offerings.
We believe our effortssignificant liquidity will continue to generate strong margins and provide more than sufficient cash provided by operating activitiesallow us to meet our anticipated funding requirements. We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements (including interest obligations and liquidity needs. We believe ourcapital expenditures) through net cash provided byfrom operating activities, cash on hand and, available borrowing capacity will enable us to make opportunistic investmentsif needed, additional draws on the revolving credit facility. Long-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of obligations under our long-term debt agreements. There is no maturity on any tranche of term loans or notes until July 2024. The Company's $350 million trade receivable securitization facility renews annually in our own stock, make strategic business combinations and/or pay dividends to our shareholders.July.
Operating Activities. The Company generated $453.0$594 million of net cash from operating activities during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 compared to $453.7$453 million during the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The increase is primarily attributable to the additional net operating cash inflows generated by the Esterline businesses.
The change in accounts receivable during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was a source of cash of $74 million compared to a use of cash of $7.2 million compared to a source of cash of $5.9$7 million during the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The decreaseincrease in the source of cash of $13.1$81 million is primarily attributable to an increase in sales and relatedthe timing of receipt of payment from customers.customers as well as a slowdown in sales within the last few weeks of the second fiscal quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The change in inventories during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was a use of cash of $45.2$97 million compared to a use of cash of $16.3$45 million during the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019. The increase in the use of cash of $28.8 million is primarily attributable to an increasedriven by the slowdown in raw materials and work in process inventory in response tosales as a result of the growth inCOVID-19 pandemic, particularly within the sales order backlog.last few weeks of the second fiscal quarter.
The change in accounts payable during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 201928, 2020 was a use of cash of $12 million compared to a source of cash of $1.1 million compared to a use of cash of $0.6$1 million during the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018.30, 2019.
Investing Activities. Net cash provided by investing activities was $854 million during the twenty-six week period ended March 28, 2020, consisting of proceeds of $904 million from the divestiture of Souriau-Sunbank and partially offset by capital expenditures of $50 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was $3,612.8$3,613 million during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019, consisting of capital expenditures of $43.4$44 million and payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, of $3,569.4$3,569 million which is primarily comprised of the acquisitionsacquisition of Esterline for $3,536.3$3,536 million and NavCom for $27.0$27 million.
Financing Activities.Net cash used in investingby financing activities was $23.5 million during the twenty-six week period ended March 31, 2018 consisting28, 2020 was $248 million. The use of capital expenditurescash was primarily attributable to dividend equivalent payments of $30.9$1,928 million, the redemption of the 2022 Notes outstanding for $1,168 million, the purchase of treasury stock of $19 million and payments for acquisitionsrepayments on term loans of $50.3 million which primarily consisted$19 million. The use of the Kirkhill acquisition. The uses of cash related to investing activities was partially offset by the cash$2,625 million in net proceeds received from the salecompletion of Schroth of $57.7 million.the 2027 5.50% Notes offering, $200 million in proceeds from the revolving credit facility and $69 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.
Financing Activities.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019 was $3,914.8$3,915 million. The source of cash was primarily attributable to $4,482.0$4,482 million in net proceeds from the completion of the 2026 Secured Notes and 2027 Notes offerings in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and $47.1$47 million in proceeds from stock option exercises. Sources were partially offset by the cash tender and redemption of the 2020 Notes for $550.0$550 million, repayments on term loans of $38.2$38 million and the payment of $24.3$24 million in dividend equivalent payments.
Net cash used in financing activities duringContractual Obligations
We have future obligations under various contracts relating to debt and interest payments, finance and operating leases, pension and post-retirement benefit plans and purchase obligations. During the twenty-sixtwenty six week period ended March 31, 2018 was $72.0 million. The use of cash was primarily related28, 2020, other than the debt financing transactions described below and in Note 9, "Debt," to the payment of $56.1 millioncondensed consolidated financial statements, there were no material changes to these obligations as reported in dividend equivalent payments and $34.5 million in debt service paymentsour Annual Report on existing term loans, partially offset by $26.3 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.

Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.
Description of Senior Secured Term Loans and Indentures

Senior Secured Term Loans Facility
TransDigm has $7,561.7$7,505 million in fully drawn term loans (the “Term Loans Facility”) and a $760.0$760 million revolving credit facility.facility, on which the Company drew approximately $200 million on March 24, 2020. The Term Loans Facility consists of three tranches of term loans as follows (aggregate principal amount disclosed is as of March 30, 2019)28, 2020):
Term Loans Facility Aggregate Principal Maturity Date Interest Rate
Tranche E $2,232.42,216 million May 30, 2025 LIBO rate + 2.5%2.25%
Tranche F $3,542.03,515 million JuneDecember 9, 20232025 LIBO rate + 2.5%2.25%
Tranche G $1,787.31,774 million August 22, 2024 LIBO rate + 2.5%2.25%
The Term Loans Facility requires quarterly aggregate principal payments of $19.1$18.8 million. The revolving commitments consist of two tranches which includes up to $151.5 million of multicurrency revolving commitments. At March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the Company had $33.7$41.7 million in letters of credit outstanding and $726.3$518.3 million in borrowings available under the revolving commitments.
The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Credit Agreement are, at TransDigm’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBO rate for one, two, three or six-month (or to the extent agreed to by each relevant lender,

nine or twelve-month) interest periods chosen by TransDigm, in each case plus an applicable margin percentage. The adjusted LIBO rate related to the tranche E, tranche F and tranche G term loans are not subject to a floor. For the twenty-six week period ended March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the applicable interest rates ranged from approximately 4.7%3.9% to 5.0%4.3% on the existing term loans. Interest rate swaps and caps used to hedge and offset, respectively, the variable interest rates on the credit facility are described in Note 12, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Recent Amendments to the Credit Agreement
On November 30, 2017,February 6, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 to7 and Refinancing Facility Agreement (herein, "Amendment No. 7"). Under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“terms of Amendment No. 4”). Pursuant to Amendment No. 4, TransDigm,7, the Company, among other things, converted approximately $798.2 million of existing tranche D term loans into additional tranche F term loans and decreased the margin applicable to the existing tranche E term loans and tranche F term loans to LIBO rate plus 2.75% per annum and also removed the LIBO rate floor of 0.75%. The terms and conditions (other than maturity date and pricing) that apply to the tranche F term loans are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the tranche D term loans immediately prior to Amendment No. 4.
On February 22, 2018, the Company entered into a refinancing facility agreement to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. TransDigm, among other things, incurred new tranche G term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to $1,809 million and repaid in full all of the existing tranche G term loans outstanding under the Second and Amended Restated Credit Agreement immediately prior to the refinancing facility agreement. The refinancing facility agreement also decreased the margin applicable to the tranche G term loans to LIBO rate plus 2.5% per annum. The terms and conditions that apply to the tranche G term loans, excluding pricing, are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the tranche G term loans immediately prior to the refinancing facility agreement.
On May 30, 2018, the Company entered into Amendment No. 5 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("Amendment No. 5"). Pursuant to Amendment No. 5, TransDigm, among other things,(i) incurred new tranche E term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to $1,322.0approximately $2,216 million, and repaid in full all of the existing tranche E term loans outstanding under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement immediately prior to Amendment No. 5. The Company also incurred incremental tranche E term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to $933.0 million. The new tranche E term loans and incremental tranche E term loans mature on May 30, 2025. Amendment No. 5 also decreased the margin applicable to the new tranche E term loans to LIBO rate plus 2.5% per annum. The terms and conditions that apply to the tranche E term loans, other than the maturity date and margin, are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the tranche E term loans immediately prior to Amendment No. 5.
Additionally, pursuant to Amendment No. 5, the Company incurred new tranche F term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to $3,577.7approximately $3,515 million and new tranche G term loans, (collectively, the "New Term Loans") in an aggregate principal amount equal to approximately $1,774 million, (ii) repaid in full all of the existing tranche E term loans, tranche F term loans and tranche G term loans outstanding under the Second and Amended Restated Credit Agreement immediately prior to the Amendment No. 5. Amendment No. 5 also decreasedand (iii) extended the margin applicable tomaturity date of the tranche F term loans to LIBODecember 9, 2025, (iv) modified the definition of consolidated EBITDA in the Credit Agreement to add back certain cost savings and non-recurring cost and expenses and (v) modified certain negative covenants to provide additional flexibility to enable TransDigm to incur additional debt and make additional investments and asset sales.
The New Term Loans were fully drawn on February 6, 2020. The LIBOR interest rate plus 2.5% per annum.
Underannum applicable to the terms of Amendment No. 5,New Term Loans is 2.25%, down from 2.50% prior to the maturity date of the existing $600.0 million revolving credit facility was extended to December 28, 2022.Amendment. The other terms and conditions that appliedapply to the revolving credit facility upon execution of Amendment No. 5 , other than the maturity date, wereNew Term Loans are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that applied to the revolving credit facilityterm loans immediately prior to Amendment No. 5.
Amendment No. 5 extended our ability to make certain additional restricted payments (including the ability of the Company to declare or pay dividends or repurchase stock) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1.5 billion, so long as, among other conditions, the consolidated secured net debt ratio is no greater than 4.00 to 1.00 (in the case of share repurchases) or the consolidated net leverage ratio is no greater than 6.75 to 1.00 (in the case of dividends or other distributions), in each case, after giving pro forma effect to such transactions. As there were no dividends or share repurchases paid prior to December 31, 2018, up to $500 million may be used to repurchase stock in future periods. No share repurchases were made during the quarter ended March 30, 2019.Amendment.
On March 14, 2019, the Company entered into Amendment No. 6 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("Amendment No. 6"). Under the terms of Amendment No. 6, the capacity of the revolving credit facility increased from $600 million to $760 million. The revolving commitmentscredit facility consist of two tranches which include up to $151.5 million of multicurrency revolving commitments. The terms and conditions that apply to the revolving credit facility, other than the additional revolving credit commitments, are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that applied to the revolving credit facility immediately prior to Amendment No. 6.


Indentures
The following table represents the notes outstanding as of March 28, 2020:
Senior Subordinated NotesDescription Aggregate Principal Maturity Date Interest Rate
2022 Notes$1,150 millionJuly 15, 20226.00%
2023 Notes$370 millionApril 15, 20233.625%
2024 Notes $1,200 million July 15, 2024 6.50%
2025 Notes $750 million May 15, 2025 6.50%
2026 Secured Notes$4,000 millionMarch 15, 20266.250%
6.875% 2026 Notes $500 million May 15, 2026 6.875%
6.375% 2026 Notes $950 million June 15, 2026 6.375%
2026 Secured Notes$4,000 millionMarch 15, 20266.25%
7.50% 2027 Notes $550 million March 15, 2027 7.50%
5.50% 2027 Notes$2,650 millionNovember 15, 20275.50%
The 2022 Notes, the 2024 Notes, the 6.375% 2026 Notes, the 7.50% 2027 Notes and the 5.50% 2027 Notes (the “TransDigm Inc. Notes”) were issued at a price of 100% of the principal amount. The initial $450 million offering of the 2025 Notes (also considered to be part of the “TransDigm Inc. Notes”) were issued at a price of 100% of the principal amount and the subsequent $300 million offering of 2025 Notes in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 were issued at a price of 101.5% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $304.5 million. The 6.875% 2026 Notes (the "TransDigm UK Notes,"Notes" and together with the TransDigm Inc. Notes, the "Notes," are further described below) offered in May 2018 were issued at a price of 99.24% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $496.2 million. The initial $3,800 million offering of the 2026 Secured Notes (together with the TransDigm UK Notes(the "Secured Notes") were issued at a price of 100% of their principal amount and the TransDigm Inc.subsequent $200 million offering of the 2026 Secured Notes the "Notes," are further described below) offered in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 were issued at a price of 102.0%101% of thetheir principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $4,002 million.
The Notes do not require principal payments prior to their maturity. Interest under the Notes is payable semi-annually. The Notes represent our unsecured obligations ranking subordinate to our senior debt, as defined in the applicable indentures.
The Notes are subordinated to all of our existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of our existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of our future debt that is expressly subordinated to the Notes. The TransDigm Inc. Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by TD Group and TransDigm Inc.'s domestic restricted subsidiaries. The TransDigm UK Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TransDigm Inc., TD Group and TransDigm Inc.'s domestic restricted subsidiaries. The guarantees of the Notes are subordinated to all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of their future debt that is expressly subordinated to the guarantees of the Notes. The Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TD Group’s non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Notes.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, TransDigm UK, a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of TD Group, issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of the TransDigm UK Notes at a discount of 0.76%. The TransDigm UK Notes bear interest at the rate of 6.875% per annum and mature on May 15, 2026.
On January 30, 2019, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $3.8 billion aggregate principal amount in 6.25% senior secured notes due 2026. In addition, on February 1, 2019, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior secured notes due 2026. All $4.0 billion aggregate principal amount of the secured notes will constitute a single class and was issued under a single indenture (herein the "2026 Secured Notes"). The notes in the first secured notes offering were issued at a price of 100% of their principal amount and the notes in the second secured notes offering were issued at a price of 101% of their principal amount. The Notes are guaranteed, with certain exceptions, by TransDigm Group, TransDigm UK and all of TransDigm Inc.’s existing U.S. subsidiaries on a senior secured basis. The 2026 Secured Notes offerings closed on February 13, 2019 and mature on March 15, 2026.
On February 13, 2019, the Company announced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 2020 Notes. On March 15, 2019, the Company redeemed the principal amount of $550 million in 2020 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest of approximately $12.6 million. The Company recorded refinancing costs of $1.7 million during the thirteen and twenty-sixthirty-nine week periods ended March 30, 201928, 2020 representing unamortized debt issuance costs expensed in conjunction with the redemption of the 2020 Notes.
On March 14, 2019, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of Esterline, the Company announced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 2023 Notes. A notice of redemption with respect to the Notes was given to each holder of the Notes, providing for the redemption of all outstanding Notes on April 15, 2019 at the redemption price set forth in the indenture. On April 15, 2019, the Company redeemed the principal amount of approximately $373.8 million (€330.0 million as the 2023 Notes were denominated in Euros), plus accrued interest of approximately $6.8 million, the early redemption premium of $6.8 million and fees of approximately $0.2 million. As of March 30,
On November 13, 2019, the funds forCompany issued $2,650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2027 (herein the redemption"5.50% 2027 Notes") at an issue price of 100% of the 2023principal amount thereof in a private offering. The 2027 Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of November 13, 2019, among TransDigm, as issuer, TD Group, TD UK and the other subsidiaries of TransDigm named therein, as guarantors.

On November 26, 2019, the Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering of the 5.50% 2027 Notes to redeem all of its outstanding 6.00% 2022 Notes. The Company redeemed the principal amount of $1,150 million, plus accrued interest of approximately $387.6$25.5 million and early redemption premium of $17.3 million.

million were held in trust and are committed to be used in redeemingIn April 2020, the 2023 Notes. The funds are restricted to the redemptionCompany executed two notes offerings for general Corporate purposes, including increasing its liquidity as a result of the 2023COVID-19 pandemic. On April 8, 2020, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $1,100 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Secured Notes and as such, are reflected as restricted cashdue 2025 at an issue price of 100% of the principal amount. On April 17, 2020, the Company entered into a purchase agreement in connection with a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 at an issue price of 101% of the principal amount. Refer to Note 9, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 30, 2019.financial statements for further information.
Certain Restrictive Covenants in Our Debt Documents
The Credit Agreement and the Indentures governing the Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the payment of special dividends, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, liens and encumbrances, and prepayments of certain other indebtedness.
The restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement are subject to amendments executed periodically. The most recent amendment that impacted the restrictive covenants contained in the Credit Agreement is Amendment No. 6.7. The restrictive covenants are described above in the Recent Amendments to the Credit Agreement section.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, TransDigm is entitled, on one or more occasions, to request additional term loans or additional revolving commitments to the extent that the existing or new lenders agree to provide such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments provided that, among other conditions, our consolidated net leverage ratio would be no greater than 7.25 to 1.00 and the consolidated secured net debt ratio would be no greater than 5.00 to 1.00, in each case, after giving effect to such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments.
The Credit Agreement requires mandatory prepayments of principal based on certain percentages of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement), commencing 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, subject to certain exceptions. In addition, subject to certain exceptions (including, with respect to asset sales, the reinvestment in productive assets), TransDigm will be required to prepay the loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement at 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, with the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales and issuance or incurrence of certain indebtedness. No matters mandating prepayments occurred during the quarter ended March 30, 2019.
In addition, under the Credit Agreement, if the usage of the revolving credit facility exceeds 25% of the total revolving commitments, the Company will be required to maintain a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio of net debt, as defined, to trailing four-quarter EBITDA As Defined. A breach of any of the covenants or an inability to comply with the required leverage ratio could result in a default under the Credit Agreement or the Indentures.
If any such default occurs, the lenders under the Credit Agreement and the holders of the Notes may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. The lenders under the Credit Agreement also have the right in these circumstances to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings. In addition, following an event of default under the Credit Agreement, the lenders thereunder will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt, which includes our available cash, and they will also have the right to prevent us from making debt service payments on the Notes.
As of March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants.
Trade Receivables Securitization
During fiscal 2014, the Company established a trade receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”). The Securitization Facility effectively increases the Company’s borrowing capacity depending on the amount of the domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. The Securitization Facility includes the right for the Company to exercise annual 1one year extensions as long as there have been no termination events as defined by the agreement. The Company uses the proceeds from the Securitization Facility as an alternative to other forms of debt, effectively reducing borrowing costs.
On July 31, 2018,30, 2019, the Company amended the Securitization Facility to increase the borrowing capacity to $350 million and extend the maturity date to July 31, 2019.28, 2020. As of March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the Company has borrowed $300$350 million under the Securitization Facility.Facility, which bears interest at a rate of 0.9% plus LIBOR. At March 28, 2020, the applicable interest rate was 2.5%. The Securitization Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable.
Stock Repurchase Program
On November 8, 2017, our Board of Directors, authorized a stock repurchase program permitting repurchases of our outstanding shares not to exceed $650 million in the aggregate, subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the existing Notes. No repurchases were made
During March 2020, the Company repurchased 36,900 shares of its common stock at a gross cost of $18.9 million at the weighted average cost of $512.67 under the program during the quarter and year-to-date period ended March 30, 2019.$650 million stock repurchase program. As of March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the entire $650 millionremaining amount of repurchases allowable under the $650 millionprogram remained,was $631.1 million subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the existing Notes.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company utilizes letters of credit to back certain payment and performance obligations. Letters of credit are subject to limits based on amounts outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility. As of March 28, 2020, the Company had $41.7 million in letters of credit outstanding.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present below certain financial information based on our EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined. References to “EBITDA” mean earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and references to “EBITDA As Defined” mean EBITDA plus, as applicable for each relevant period, certain adjustments as set forth in the reconciliations of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined and the reconciliations of net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined presented below.
Neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined is a measurement of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). We present EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined because we believe they are useful indicators for evaluating operating performance and liquidity.
Our management believes that EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined are useful as indicators of liquidity because securities analysts, investors, rating agencies and others use EBITDA to evaluate a company’s ability to incur and service debt. In addition, EBITDA As Defined is useful to investors because the revolving credit facility under our senior secured credit facility requires compliance under certain circumstances, on a pro forma basis, with a financial covenant that measures the ratio of the amount of our secured indebtedness to the amount of our Consolidated EBITDA defined in the same manner as we define EBITDA As Defined herein.
In addition to the above, our management uses EBITDA As Defined to review and assess the performance of the management team in connection with employee incentive programs and to prepare its annual budget and financial projections. Moreover, our management uses EBITDA As Defined to evaluate acquisitions.
Although we use EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined as measures to assess the performance of our business and for the other purposes set forth above, the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as analytical tools has limitations, and you should not consider any of them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations as reported in accordance with US GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements, necessary to service interest payments on our indebtedness;
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects any cash requirements for such replacements;
the omission of the substantial amortization expense associated with our intangible assets further limits the usefulness of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined;
neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined includes the payment of taxes, which is a necessary element of our operations; and
EBITDA As Defined excludes the cash expense we have incurred to integrate acquired businesses into our operations, which is a necessary element of certain of our acquisitions.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. Management compensates for these limitations by not viewing EBITDA or EBITDA As Defined in isolation and specifically by using other US GAAP measures, such as net income, net sales and operating profit, to measure our operating performance. Neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined is a measurement of financial performance under US GAAP, and neither should be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations determined in accordance with US GAAP. Our calculation of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined may not be comparable to the calculation of similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined (in thousands)millions):
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018
Net income including noncontrolling interests$202,632
 $196,278
 $398,674
 $511,053
Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

 (5,562) 
 (2,798)
Income from continuing operations including noncontrolling interests202,632
 201,840
 398,674
 513,851
Adjustments:       
Depreciation and amortization expense40,808
 30,970
 76,226
 61,609
Interest expense, net201,409
 161,266
 373,409
 322,199
Income tax provision64,552
 45,347
 118,274
 (75,700)
EBITDA509,401
 439,423
 966,583
 821,959
Adjustments:       
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments(2)
16,305
 
 20,425
 
Acquisition integration costs(3)
5,187
 3,980
 7,413
 5,329
Acquisition transaction-related expenses(4)
16,835
 505
 22,228
 1,230
Non-cash stock compensation expense(5)
20,543
 11,590
 38,273
 22,703
Refinancing costs(6)
3,298
 638
 3,434
 1,751
Other, net(7)
189
 6,987
 90
 11,684
EBITDA As Defined$571,758
 $463,123
 $1,058,446
 $864,656
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended
 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019 March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
Income from continuing operations$323
 $200
 $556
 $396
Adjustments:    
  
Depreciation and amortization expense72
 39
 141
 74
Interest expense, net252
 202
 501
 374
Income tax provision14
 63
 73
 117
EBITDA661
 504
 1,271
 961
Adjustments:       
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments (1)

 16
 
 20
Acquisition integration costs (2)
9
 5
 15
 7
Acquisition transaction-related expenses (3)

 17
 1
 22
Non-cash stock compensation expense (4)
11
 21
 37
 38
Refinancing costs (5)
3
 3
 26
 3
Other, net (6)
(9) 
 6
 2
EBITDA As Defined$675
 $566
 $1,356
 $1,053
                                     
(1)
Refer to Note 3, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
(2) 
Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold.
(3)(2) 
Represents costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs.
(4)(3) 
Represents transaction-related costs comprising deal fees;fees, legal, financial and tax due diligence expenses, and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred.
(5)(4) 
Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under our stock incentive plans.
(6)(5) 
Represents costs expensed related to debt financing activities, including new issuances, extinguishments, refinancings and amendments to existing agreements.
(7)(6) 
Primarily represents foreign currency transaction gain or loss, payroll withholding taxes related to dividend equivalent payments and stock option exercises, non-service related pension costs, deferred compensation, and gain or loss on sale of fixed assets.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined (in thousands)millions):
Twenty-Six Week Periods EndedTwenty-Six Week Periods Ended
March 30, 2019 March 31, 2018March 28, 2020 March 30, 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities$452,997
 $453,684
$594
 $453
Adjustments:      
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions of businesses69,377
 (9,404)173
 64
Interest expense, net (1)
360,123
 311,605
485
 361
Income tax provision - current125,793
 90,892
82
 124
Non-cash stock compensation expense (2)
(38,273) (22,703)(37) (38)
Refinancing costs (6)
(3,434) (1,751)
EBITDA from discontinued operations (8)

 (364)
Refinancing costs (3)
(26) (3)
EBITDA966,583

821,959
1,271

961
Adjustments:      
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments (3)
20,425
 
Acquisition integration costs (4)
7,413
 5,329
Acquisition transaction-related expenses (5)
22,228
 1,230
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments (4)

 20
Acquisition integration costs (5)
15
 7
Acquisition transaction-related expenses (6)
1
 22
Non-cash stock compensation expense (2)
38,273
 22,703
37
 38
Refinancing costs (6)
3,434
 1,751
Refinancing costs (3)
26
 3
Other, net (7)
90
 11,684
6
 2
EBITDA As Defined$1,058,446

$864,656
$1,356

$1,053
                                     
(1) 
Represents interest expense excluding the amortization of debt issuance costs and premium and discount on debt.
(2) 
Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under our stock incentive plans.
(3) 
Represents costs expensed related to debt financing activities, including new issuances, extinguishments, refinancings and amendments to existing agreements.
(4)
Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold.
(4)(5) 
Represents costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs.
(5)(6) 
Represents transaction-related costs comprising deal fees; legal, financial and tax due diligence expenses, and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred.
(6)
Represents costs expensed related to debt financing activities, including new issuances, extinguishments, refinancings and amendments to existing agreements.
(7) 
Primarily represents foreign currency transaction gain or loss, payroll withholding taxes related to dividend equivalent payments and stock option exercises, non-service related pension costs, deferred compensation, and gain or loss on sale of fixed assets.
(8)





Refer to Note 3, "Acquisitions and Divestitures," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information called for by this item is provided under the caption 'Description of Senior Secured Credit Facilities and Indentures' under Item 2 - "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Market risks are described more fully within “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in Part II, Item 7A of our most recent Form 10-K. These10-K (for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019).
Except for the broad effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of its negative impact on the global economy and major financial markets, the market risks have not materially changed since the date our most recent Form 10-K was filed with the SEC.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of March 30, 2019,28, 2020, TD Group carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of TD Group’s management, including its President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of TD Group’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director and Chief Financial Officer concluded that TD Group’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by TD Group in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to TD Group’s management, including the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, TD Group’s management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in designing and evaluating the controls and procedures. There have been no significant changes in TD Group’s internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date of TD Group’s evaluations. During the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of Esterline. The Company is currently integrating the acquisition into its operations, compliance programs and internal control processes. As permitted by SEC rules and regulations, the Company has excluded the acquisition from management's evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting as of March 30, 2019. The acquisition constituted approximately 33% of the Company's total assets (inclusive of acquired intangible assets) as of March 30, 2019, and approximately 10% of the Company's net sales in the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Except as described in the preceding paragraph, there wasThere have been no changechanges in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019,28, 2020, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We and certain of our current or former officers and directors are defendants in a consolidated securities class action captioned In re TransDigm Group, Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 1:17-cv-01677-DCN (N.D. Ohio). The cases were originally filed on August 10, 2017, and September 18, 2017 and were consolidated on December 5, 2017. A consolidated amended complaint was filed on February 16, 2018. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants made false or misleading statements with respect to, or failed to disclose, the impact of certain alleged business practices in connection with sales to the U.S. government on the Company’s growth and profitability. The plaintiffs assert claims under Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder and Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and seek unspecified monetary damages and other relief. On February 19, 2020, the Court granted our motion to dismiss and the case was dismissed. The plaintiffs appealed the decision on March 18, 2020. We intend to continue to vigorously defend the consolidated securities class action on appeal and believe it is without merit. We also believe we have sufficient insurance coverage available. Therefore, we do not expect these matters to have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations. If we were to lose the appeal of the Court’s entry of dismissal, it would be difficult at this time to estimate a range of any potential loss. In addition, we, as nominal defendant, and certain of our current or former officers and directors arewere sued defendants in a shareholder derivative action captioned Sciabacucchi v. Howley et al., No. 1:17-cv-1971-DCN (N.D. Ohio). The case was filed on September 19, 2017. The plaintiffs allegealleged breach of fiduciary duty and other claims arising out of substantially the same actions or inactions alleged in the securities class actionsaction described above. This action has been stayed pendingdismissed without prejudice in light of the outcomeCourt’s dismissal of a motion to dismiss on the consolidated securities class action. Although we are only a nominal defendant inPlaintiff has appealed the derivative action, we could have indemnification obligations and/or be required to advance the costs and expenses of the officer and director defendants in the action.dismissal.
We intend to vigorously defend these matters and believe they are without merit. We also believe we have sufficient insurance coverage available for these matters. Therefore, we do not expect these matters to have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations. However, given the preliminary status of the litigation, it is difficult to predict the likelihood of an adverse outcome or estimate a range of any potential loss.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018,2019, filed on November 9, 2018. There have been no19, 2019. The material changes to the risk factors setfor the second quarter of fiscal 2020 are described below.
Set forth therein.below are important risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business and financial condition and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements contained in this report.

We face risks related to the current COVID-19 pandemic and other health epidemics and outbreaks.

The global outbreak of COVID-19 is currently impacting countries, communities, supply chains, and markets. As of March 28, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning to adversely impact our commercial aftermarket sales and we believe that the COVID-19 pandemic will also adversely impact our commercial OEM and aftermarket sales for an indeterminate length of time. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is fluid and continues to evolve, and therefore, we cannot predict the extent to which our business, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity will ultimately be impacted. Because this situation is ongoing and because the duration and severity of the outbreak are unclear, it is difficult to forecast any impacts on the Company’s future results. However, we currently expect COVID-19 to have a significant adverse impact on our sales, net income and EBITDA as Defined for the remainder of fiscal 2020 under the assumption that the COVID-19 outbreak will adversely affect our non-defense customers and their demand for our products and services for at least in the near term.

The COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted our operations. The outbreak of COVID-19 has heightened the risk that a significant portion of our workforce will suffer illness or otherwise be unable to work. Furthermore, in light of our determination that planned reductions in our workforce were necessary as a result of declines in our business caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot assure that we will be able to rehire our entire workforce once our business has recovered. Certain of our facilities have experienced temporary disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we cannot predict whether our facilities will experience more significant disruptions in the future. Finally, our acquisition strategy, which is a key element of our overall business strategy, may be impacted by our efforts to maintain the Company’s liquidity position in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The impact of COVID-19 may also exacerbate other risks discussed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, any of which could have a material effect on us. This situation continues to evolve and additional impacts may arise that we are not aware of currently.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS: PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER
On November 8, 2017, our Board of Directors, authorized a stock repurchase program permitting repurchases of our outstanding shares not to exceed $650 million in the aggregate, subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the existing Notes. No repurchases were made

During March 2020, the Company repurchased 36,900 shares of its common stock at a gross cost of $18.9 million at the weighted average cost of $512.67 under the program during the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended March 30, 2019.$650 million stock repurchase program. As of March 30, 2019,28, 2020, the entire $650 millionremaining amount of repurchases allowable under the $650 millionprogram remained,was $631.1 million subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the existing Notes.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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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.
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
 
SIGNATURE  TITLE  DATE
     
/s/ Kevin Stein  
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
  May 8, 20195, 2020
Kevin Stein  
     
/s/ Michael Lisman  
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
  May 8, 20195, 2020
Michael Lisman  


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