UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20192020
OR
o
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 1-33332
WABCO Holdings Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 20-8481962
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
Giacomettistrasse 1 3000 GiacomettistrasseBern 31, Switzerland 3000-31
1220 Pacific DriveAuburn HillsMichigan 48326-1589
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Chaussée de la Hulpe 166, 1170 Brussels, Belgium
(Former name or former address)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code +41 +41315 813 300813-300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per shareWBCNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes    o  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    o  No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  
Large Accelerated Filer x  Accelerated Filer o
    
Non-Accelerated Filer o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller Reporting Company o
       
    Emerging Growth Company o
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.  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  oYes    x  No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common stock, $.01 par value, outstanding at  
April 15, 201920, 2020 51,232,76151,375,551


WABCO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter ended March 31, 20192020
Contents  
   
 
Item 1.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 6.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Financial Statements


WABCO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions, except share and per share data)2019 20182020 2019
Sales$932.9
 $1,003.3
$745.7
 $932.9
Cost of sales660.0
 694.3
533.8
 660.0
Gross profit272.9
 309.0
211.9
 272.9
Operating expenses:      
Selling and administrative expenses120.4
 113.5
114.1
 120.4
Research, development and engineering expenses48.4
 50.7
51.3
 48.4
Other operating income, net(1.1) (2.2)(0.2) (1.1)
Operating income105.2
 147.0
46.7
 105.2
Equity income of unconsolidated joint ventures, net0.6
 0.4
0.5
 0.6
Other non-operating expense, net(5.9) (11.4)(12.3) (5.9)
Interest income/(expense), net0.1
 (3.0)
Interest (expense)/income, net(0.1) 0.1
Income before income taxes100.0
 133.0
34.8
 100.0
Income tax expense12.1
 26.3
7.4
 12.1
Net income including noncontrolling interests87.9
 106.7
27.4
 87.9
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests3.7
 6.0
2.2
 3.7
Net income attributable to Company$84.2
 $100.7
$25.2
 $84.2
Net income attributable to Company per common share      
Basic$1.64
 $1.87
$0.49
 $1.64
Diluted$1.64
 $1.87
$0.49
 $1.64
Cash dividends per share of common stock$
 $
$
 $
Weighted average common shares outstanding      
Basic51,233,141
 53,740,732
51,321,512
 51,233,141
Diluted51,330,942
 53,890,432
51,395,851
 51,330,942
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WABCO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)2019 20182020 2019
Net income including noncontrolling interests$87.9
 $106.7
$27.4
 $87.9
Other comprehensive income:      
Currency translation adjustments14.4
 23.7
(63.2) 14.4
Pension and post-retirement benefit plan adjustments, net7.7
 (3.2)12.0
 7.7
Total other comprehensive income$22.1
 $20.5
Total other comprehensive (loss)/ income(51.2) 22.1
Comprehensive income$110.0
 $127.2
(23.8) 110.0
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests3.7
 5.1
Comprehensive income attributable to Company$106.3
 $122.1
Less: comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests(2.0) 3.7
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to Company$(21.8) $106.3



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
    

WABCO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in millions, except share data) March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
ASSETS       
Current assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents $603.3
 $503.8
$549.9
 $891.8
Short-term investments 134.3
 135.8
65.4
 67.6
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $10.7 in 2019 and 2018 678.0
 611.5
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11.7 in 2020 and $12.3 in 2019524.6
 523.3
Inventories, net 357.3
 319.1
361.5
 292.9
Guaranteed notes receivable 55.0
 44.1
53.8
 35.0
Investments in repurchase agreements 56.1
 85.8
Other current assets 107.1
 96.8
125.3
 103.7
Total current assets 1,991.1
 1,796.9
1,680.5
 1,914.3
Property, plant and equipment, net 558.0
 553.6
573.5
 593.0
Operating lease right–of–use assets 114.9
 
94.6
 100.8
Goodwill 802.6
 809.4
792.1
 802.5
Deferred tax assets 240.7
 236.7
280.4
 275.0
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 11.1
 10.4
11.9
 11.5
Intangible assets, net 240.8
 246.6
482.0
 226.9
Other assets 89.0
 85.0
101.9
 113.1
TOTAL ASSETS $4,048.2
 $3,738.6
$4,016.9
 $4,037.1
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Current liabilities:       
Loans payable to banks $84.3
 $
Accounts payable 275.0
 232.5
$217.6
 $185.0
Accrued payroll 112.6
 111.2
113.7
 108.3
Current portion of warranties 26.5
 23.3
32.8
 28.1
VAT payable 19.9
 15.7
21.6
 11.4
Accrued expenses 76.8
 73.8
63.4
 68.7
Promotion and customer incentives 19.1
 26.6
18.8
 24.8
Accrued income tax 38.4
 28.2
30.2
 24.1
Other accrued liabilities 113.3
 84.7
113.2
 121.1
Total current liabilities 765.9
 596.0
611.3
 571.5
Long-term debt 829.0
 845.2
813.9
 828.3
Operating lease liabilities 86.9
 
69.2
 74.2
Pension and post-retirement benefits 707.1
 716.0
808.9
 821.8
Deferred tax liabilities 76.1
 75.4
72.0
 71.2
Long-term income tax liabilities 156.9
 156.8
156.8
 156.9
Other liabilities 81.9
 84.0
75.4
 77.1
TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,703.8
 2,473.4
2,607.5
 2,601.0
Shareholders’ equity:       
Preferred stock, 4,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding 
 

 
Common stock, $.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 79,122,144 in 2019; 79,018,266 in 2018; and shares outstanding: 51,231,217 in 2019; 51,364,925 in 2018 0.8
 0.8
Common stock, $.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 79,237,625 in 2020; 79,147,135 in 2019; and shares outstanding: 51,374,175 in 2020; 51,267,324 in 20190.8
 0.8
Capital surplus 896.8
 898.5
899.3
 902.1
Treasury stock, at cost: 27,890,927 shares in 2019; 27,653,341 shares in 2018 (2,187.2) (2,159.3)
Treasury stock, at cost: 27,863,450 shares in 2020; 27,879,811 shares in 2019(2,185.0) (2,186.3)
Retained earnings 3,050.9
 2,960.8
3,237.0
 3,212.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (510.3) (524.0)(635.9) (588.7)
Total shareholders’ equity 1,251.0
 1,176.8
1,316.2
 1,340.2
Noncontrolling interests 93.4
 88.4
93.2
 95.9
Total equity 1,344.4
 1,265.2
1,409.4
 1,436.1
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $4,048.2
 $3,738.6
$4,016.9
 $4,037.1

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WABCO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)2019 20182020 2019
Operating activities:      
Net income including noncontrolling interests$87.9
 $106.7
$27.4
 $87.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used)/provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation25.9
 24.4
23.5
 25.9
Change in fair value of non-marketable equity securities4.7
 
Amortization of intangibles6.6
 7.0
6.1
 6.6
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, net of dividends received(0.6) (1.2)(0.5) (0.6)
Non-cash stock compensation4.1
 4.4
2.6
 4.1
Non-cash interest expense and debt issuance cost amortization2.6
 6.0
2.6
 2.6
Deferred income tax benefit(10.4) (0.4)(11.9) (10.4)
Pension and post-retirement benefit expense16.4
 16.4
18.0
 16.4
Foreign currency effects on changes in monetary assets/liabilities4.9
 8.5
5.5
 4.9
Unrealized (gain)/loss on revaluation of foreign currency forward contracts(1.6) 3.6
Unrealized loss/(gain) on revaluation of foreign currency forward contracts0.3
 (1.6)
Other(0.4) 0.3
1.9
 (0.4)
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net(68.6) (33.1)(16.8) (68.6)
Inventories, net(40.6) (25.7)(79.2) (40.6)
Accounts payable47.3
 12.9
42.4
 47.3
Other accrued liabilities and taxes17.2
 2.8
17.8
 17.2
Other current and long-term assets(24.9) (23.6)(51.2) (24.9)
Other long-term liabilities(1.4) (13.3)0.4
 (1.4)
Pension and post-retirement benefit contributions(5.6) (6.7)(5.7) (5.6)
Net cash provided by operating activities58.8
 89.0
Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities(12.1) 58.8
Investing activities:      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(39.1) (19.3)(33.8) (39.1)
Investments in capitalized software(1.4) (2.0)(1.2) (1.4)
Purchases of short-term investments and repurchase agreements(267.9) (174.6)(155.3) (267.9)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments and repurchase agreements298.6
 58.1
153.1
 298.6
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

(0.3) 

 (0.3)
Acquisition of businesses
 (6.4)
Acquisition of assets(265.0) 
Net cash used by investing activities(10.1) (144.2)(302.2) (10.1)
Financing activities:      
Borrowings of long-term debt
 368.5
Net borrowings/(repayments) of short-term debt85.2
 (398.9)
Net borrowings of short-term debt
 85.2
Purchases of treasury stock(30.6) (30.7)
 (30.6)
Taxes withheld and paid on employee stock award vestings(4.8) (4.6)(5.5) (4.8)
Dividends to noncontrolling interest holders(2.3) (1.2)(0.6) (2.3)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest holders3.9
 

 3.9
Proceeds from exercise of stock options0.5
 0.4
0.3
 0.5
Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities51.9
 (66.5)
Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities(5.8) 51.9
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1.0) 18.4
(21.9) (1.0)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash99.6
 (103.3)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(342.0) 99.6
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period504.2
 1,141.5
892.4
 504.2
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$603.8
 $1,038.2
$550.4
 $603.8
      
      
      
      

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)2019 20182020 2019
Supplemental cash flow disclosures      
Cash paid during the period for:      
Interest$6.2
 $10.9
$5.5
 $6.2
Income taxes$12.4
 $15.8
$16.3
 $12.4
Non cash activity:      
Increase in capital expenditures included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities$9.7
 $0.2
$0.4
 $9.7
      
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents$603.3
 $1,038.2
$549.9
 $603.3
Restricted cash, included in other assets0.5
 
0.5
 0.5
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$603.8
 $1,038.2
$550.4
 $603.8


See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WABCO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)2019
20182020 2019
Total equity, beginning balance$1,265.2
 $1,201.1
$1,436.1
 $1,265.2
      
Common stock and capital surplus      
Balance, beginning of period899.3
 884.0
903.0
 899.3
Stock options exercised0.1
 0.1
0.1
 0.1
Share-based compensation4.1
 4.4
(2.9) (0.6)
Tax withheld on stock award vestings(4.7) (4.5)
Changes in ownership of noncontrolling interests(1.2) 

 (1.2)
Balance, end of period897.6
 884.0
900.2
 897.6
Treasury stock      
Balance, beginning of period(2,159.3) (1,861.3)(2,186.3) (2,159.3)
Treasury shares purchased(30.6) (30.6)
 (30.6)
Treasury shares reissued2.7
 1.6
1.3
 2.7
Balance, end of period(2,187.2) (1,890.3)(2,185.0) (2,187.2)
Retained earnings      
Balance, beginning of period2,960.8
 2,563.2
3,212.3
 2,960.8
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (Note 2) and ASU 2016-168.4
 5.3
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2018-020.8
 8.4
Net income attributable to Company84.2
 100.7
25.2
 84.2
Treasury shares reissued(2.5) (1.4)(1.3) (2.5)
Balance, end of period3,050.9
 2,667.8
3,237.0
 3,050.9
Accumulated other comprehensive loss      
Balance, beginning of period(524.0) (464.5)(588.7) (524.0)
Other comprehensive income22.1
 21.4
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (Note 2)(8.4) 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income(47.3) 22.1
Adoption of ASU 2018-02
 (8.4)
Balance, end of period(510.3) (443.1)(636.0) (510.3)
Noncontrolling interests      
Balance, beginning of period88.4
 79.7
95.9
 88.4
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests3.7
 6.0
2.2
 3.7
Dividends paid(2.3) (1.2)(0.7) (2.3)
Contribution from noncontrolling interests3.9
 

 3.9
Changes in ownership of noncontrolling interests(1.0) 

 (1.0)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)0.7
 (1.1)(4.2) 0.7
Balance, end of period93.4
 83.4
93.2
 93.4
Total equity, ending balance$1,344.4
 $1,301.8
$1,409.4
 $1,344.4



See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.






WABCO HOLDINGS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 20192020
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1.Basis of Financial Statement Presentation


WABCO Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively WABCO, Company, we, or our) engineer, develop, manufacture and sell integrated systems controlling advanced braking, stability, suspension, steering, transmission automation, as well as air compression and processing primarily for commercial vehicles. WABCO’s largest selling products are pneumatic anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic braking systems (EBS), electronic stability control (ESC) systems, brake controls, automated manual transmission systems (AMT), air disc brakes and a large variety of conventional mechanical products such as actuators, air compressors and air control valves for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and trailers. In addition, we supply commercial vehicle aftermarket distributors and service partners as well as fleet operators with replacement parts, fleet management solutions, diagnostic tools, training and other expert services. WABCO sells its products primarily to two groups of customers around the world: original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including truck and bus, trailer, car and off-highway, and commercial vehicle aftermarket distributors of replacement parts and services as well as commercial vehicle fleet operators for management solutions and services. We also provide remanufacturing services globally.


The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial data have been included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.


As previously announced, onOn March 28, 2019, WABCO entered into an Agreement (the Merger Agreement) and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement) with ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF), a stock corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Verona Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ZF, pursuant to which ZF will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of WABCO common stock (the Merger). ConsummationThe Merger Agreement was adopted by WABCO’s shareholders at the June 27, 2019 special meeting of shareholders, whereby holders representing 68.4% of the Company’s outstanding shares voted in favor of adopting the Merger Agreement. All approvals from regulatory authorities required to close the Merger have been received with the exception of the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The consummation of the Merger isremains subject to approval by WABCO’s shareholders, customary closing conditions and the remaining regulatory approvalsapproval from the Chinese SAMR. In connection with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice's review of the Merger and is expected to close in early 2020. Duepursuant to the pending Merger,settlement order approved by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, WABCO is divesting the Company's steering components business, R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc., for which the Company has suspended previously announced changesentered into a definitive agreement to its internal reporting. sell on January 30, 2020. The closing of the divestiture is subject to the consummation of the Merger and other customary closing conditions.

The Company will maintain its current internal reportinghas incurred $3.5 million and $4.1 million of costs related to the Merger and the divestiture of Sheppard for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, primarily for legal and financial advisory services that are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Based on the organizational structure, as well as the nature of financial information available and reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker to assess performance and continue to operate as onemake decisions about resource allocations, the Company has concluded that WABCO has 1 reportable segment.

All majority-owned subsidiaries of WABCO are included in the condensed consolidated financial statements and intercompany transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. WABCO’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are included at cost plus its equity in undistributed earnings less dividends and changes in foreign currency in accordance with the equity method of accounting and reflected as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.


The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Management believes the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the condensed consolidated financial statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates

about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Notes 2 and 1617 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, describe the most significant accounting estimates and policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results in these areas could differ materially from management’s estimates. ThereAfter consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company calculated its interim income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 based on the actual year-to-date effective tax rate as discussed in Note 14. Aside from this and the adoption of ASC 326 as described in Note 6, there have been no other significant changes in the Company’s assumptions regarding critical accounting estimates during the first three months of 2019.2020.


NOTE 2.Recently Issued Accounting Standards


Recently Adopted Accounting Standards


In JuneNovember 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2019-08 Compensation - Stock Compensation (ASC 718)and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606). This ASU requires an entity measure and classify share-based payment awards granted to a customer by applying the guidance in ASC 718. The amount of the share-based payment award that is recorded as a reduction of the transaction price is required to be measured at the grant-date fair value in accordance with ASC 718. The amendments in this update were effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning in fiscal 2020. There was no impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements resulting from the adoption of this guidance.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07 Compensation-Stock Compensation2018-13 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 718),820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to simplify the accountingDisclosure Requirements for share–based payments grantedFair Value Measurement. The ASU removes the requirement to nonemployees by aligningdisclose: the accounting withamount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the requirementsfair value hierarchy; the policy for employee share–based compensation.timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU 2018-07 isrequires disclosure of changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. This guidance was effective for the Company for annual and interim periods beginning in fiscal 2019, including interim periods within that fiscal year. The Company adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2019.2020. There was no material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements resulting from the adoption of this guidance.


In February 2018,January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02 Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.2017-04 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The standard allows for certain stranded tax effectseliminates the requirement to measure the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all assets and liabilities within Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI), resultingthat unit (the Step 2 test) from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to be reclassified to retained earnings. ASU 2018-02 isthat excess, limited by the amount of goodwill in that reporting unit. The standard was effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2019, including interim periods within that fiscal year. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2018–02 as of January 1, 2019. There was a one–time reclassification of $8.4 million from AOCI to retained earnings related2020 and will be applied to the remeasurement of deferred taxes recorded in other comprehensive income based on the newly enacted corporate tax rate. Refer to Note 13 for additional detail regarding the components of the reclassification.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12 Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, which aims at improving the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements, by expanding and refining hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components and aligning the recognition and presentation of the effects of the hedging instrument and the hedged item in the financial statements. ASU 2017-12 is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2019, includingannual or any interim periods withingoodwill impairment assessment after that fiscal year. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2017–12 as of January 1, 2019.date. There was no material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements resulting from the adoption of this guidance.


In FebruaryJune 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02No. 2016–13 Financial Instruments–Credit Losses (Topic 326) to replace the incurred loss model for financial assets measured at amortized cost and subsequent amendments, collectively known as ASC 842 Leases. ASC 842 requires recognition of operating leases as leaserequire entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and liabilities on the balance sheetreasonable and also requires the disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements. The Company has elected to adopt ASC 842 by applying the modified transition methodsupportable forecasts. For trade and has elected to use the effective date of January 1, 2019 as the initial date of application. The Company elected the package of practical expedientsother receivables, loans and did not elect the use of the hindsight practical expedient. As a result,other financial instruments, the Company will continuebe required to accountuse a forward-looking expected loss model rather than the incurred loss model for existing leases in accordance with previous accounting guidance throughout the entire lease term including periods after the effective date. The remeasurement or modification of a lease after the effective date requires application of the new guidance. The Company has also elected the practical expedient under ASU 2018-01 Land Easement and will apply previous judgments under previous guidance as to the recognition of land easements as a lease.
The adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of operating lease right-of-use (ROU) assets of $110.1 million and an operating lease liabilities of $111.2 million on the effective date.recognizing credit losses which reflects losses that are probable. The new guidance didwas effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020 and was applied through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the period of adoption. Upon adoption, the Company recorded an adjustment of $0.8 million to retained earnings and the allowance for doubtful accounts. There was no material impact on the Company's other financial assets resulting from the adoption of this guidance.

Pending Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01 Investments—Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). This ASU clarifies the interaction of the accounting for equity securities under Topic 321 and investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting in Topic 323 and the accounting for certain forward contracts and purchased options accounted for under Topic 815. The guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is

permitted including early adoption in an interim period. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated statementfinancial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (ASC740). This ASU enhances and simplifies various aspects of operations or statementthe income tax accounting guidance in ASC 740, including requirements related to hybrid tax regimes, the tax basis step-up in goodwill obtained in a transaction that is not a business combination, separate financial statements of cash flow. Theentities not subject to tax, the intraperiod tax allocation exception to the incremental approach, ownership changes in investments - changes from a subsidiary to an equity method investment, interim-period accounting for finance leases under ASC 842 remained substantially unchanged from previous accountingenacted changes in tax law, and the year-to-date loss limitation in interim-period tax accounting. This guidance and are not material. See Note 11is effective for the disclosures required by ASC 842Company for annual and accounting policy information for leases.interim periods in fiscal 2021; however, early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.


Pending Adoption of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14 Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Topic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans. This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The ASU removes the requirements to disclose: amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year; the amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer; and the effects of a one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates. The ASU requires disclosure of an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities and the amendments in this update are required to be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact on its disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. The ASU removes the requirement to disclose: the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU requires disclosure of changes in unrealized gains and

losses for the period included in other comprehensive income (loss) for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact on its disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04 Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The standard eliminates the requirement to measure the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all assets and liabilities within that unit (the Step 2 test) from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited by the amount of goodwill in that reporting unit. The standard is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2020 and will be applied to any annual or interim goodwill impairment assessment after that date. Early adoption is permitted for interim and annual impairment testing after January 1, 2017. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016–13 Financial Instruments–Credit Losses to replace the incurred loss model for financial assets measured at amortized cost and require entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. For trade and other receivables, loans and other financial instruments, the Company will be required to use a forward-looking expected loss model rather than the incurred loss model for recognizing credit losses which reflects losses that are probable. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.


We do not expect the pending adoption of other recently issued accounting standards to have an impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.


NOTE 3.Revenue from Contracts with Customers


The Company follows the guidance under ASC 606 effective January 1, 2018. Revenue under ASC 606 is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer, and excludes any sales incentives and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer, which is typically at a point in time. Estimates of variable consideration are included in revenue to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue will not occur once the uncertainty is resolved.


Disaggregation of Revenue


The following table presents product sales disaggregated by end-market:
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amount in millions) 2019
2018 2020
2019
OEM
 $703.8
 $760.8
 $549.9
 $703.8
Aftermarket 229.1
 242.5
 195.8
 229.1
Total sales $932.9
 $1,003.3
 $745.7
 $932.9


The following table presents product sales disaggregated by geography, based on the billing addresses of customers:
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amount in millions) 2019 2018 2020 2019
United States $219.7
 $209.9
 $160.1
 $219.7
Europe 461.7
 501.4
 384.4
 461.7
Other (1)
 251.5
 292.0
 201.2
 251.5
Total sales $932.9
 $1,003.3
 $745.7
 $932.9


(1) 
Sales to other regions includes revenues primarily from Japan, China, Brazil and India.


Contract Balances


Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Contract assets primarily relate to the Company’s rights to consideration for work completed but not billed at the reporting date. The contract assets are transferred to receivables when the rights become unconditional. Contract liabilities primarily relate to performance obligations to be satisfied in the future. Contract assets and contract liabilities were not material as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018.2019.


Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations


The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of March 31, 20192020 and 20182019 were not material. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient in paragraph ASC 606-10-50-14 and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less.


NOTE 4. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
    
The table below presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.

2019.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amount in millions)2019 20182020 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustments :
      
Balance at beginning of period$(243.0) $(177.6)$(257.9) $(243.0)
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (Note 2)(7.1) 
Adoption of ASU 2018-02
 (7.1)
Adjustment for the period14.4
 24.8
(58.6) 14.4
Balance at end of period (1)
(235.7) (152.8)(316.5) (235.7)
      
Losses on intra-entity transactions:      
Balance at beginning of period(11.9) (11.8)(12.1) (11.9)
Adjustment for the period
 (0.1)(0.6) 
Balance at end of period (2)
(11.9) (11.9)(12.7) (11.9)
      
Unrealized gains on investments:   
Balance at beginning of period
 0.1
Adjustment for the period
 (0.1)
Balance at end of period
 
   
Unrealized losses on hedges:   
Balance at beginning of period
 (0.8)
Adjustment for the period
 
Balance at end of period
 (0.8)
   
Pension and post-retirement plans:      
Balance at beginning of period(269.1) (274.4)(318.7) (269.1)
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (Note 2)(1.3) 
Other comprehensive loss/(income) before reclassifications3.1
 (7.8)
Adoption of ASU 2018-02
 (1.3)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications6.7
 3.1
Amounts reclassified to earnings, net (3)
4.6
 4.6
5.3
 4.6
Balance at end of period(262.7) (277.6)(306.7) (262.7)
      
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of period$(510.3) $(443.1)$(635.9) $(510.3)


(1) Includes an accumulated loss of $2.2 million, net of taxes of $0.9 million as of March 31, 2020 and an accumulated loss of $9.7 million, net of taxes of $1.2 million, as of March 31, 2019 and an accumulated loss of $50.1 million, net of taxes of $21.7 million, as of March 31, 2018 related to foreign currency gains and losses on Euro-denominated debt and foreign currency contracts designated and qualifying as partial hedges of a net investment. This includes the one-time adjustment of currency translation related to the adoption of ASU 2018-02 of $7.1 million disclosed above.


(2)
Relates to intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long term investment nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined or accounted for by the equity method in the Company's financial statements.


(3)  
Consists of amortization of prior service cost and actuarial losses that are included as a component of pension and post-retirement expense within other non-operating expenses. The amounts reclassified to earnings are recorded net of tax of $2.2 million and $1.9 million for the three month periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018.respectively.

NOTE 5. Inventories, net


The components of inventories are as follows:

(Amounts in millions)
 
As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019
Finished products$190.0
 $153.9
Products in process13.8
 11.9
Raw materials174.8
 143.1
    Inventories, gross378.6
 308.9
Less: inventory allowances(17.1) (16.0)
    Inventories, net$361.5
 $292.9


(Amounts in millions)
 
As of March 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018
Finished products$178.9
 $185.2
Products in process16.1
 15.3
Raw materials180.7
 137.1
    Inventories, gross375.7
 337.6
Less: inventory allowances(18.4) (18.5)
    Inventories, net$357.3
 $319.1


Inventory costs are primarily comprised of direct material and labor costs, as well as material overhead such as inbound freight and custom and excise duties.


NOTE 6. Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company adopted the guidance under ASC 326 as of January 1, 2020, whereby an estimate of the lifetime expected credit loss will be recognized immediately upon the origination of a financial asset, and will be adjusted for subsequently in each reporting period. The calculation of the loss allowance under ASC 326 represents the Company's current expected loss based on historical information, current conditions and future expectations of these conditions.

The Company estimates and measures its allowance for credit losses considering the credit ratings of its customers for trade receivables or issuing banks for guaranteed notes receivables, the market-implied probability of default (MIPD) for each credit rating level, as well as the Company's historical experience with defaults on its financial assets. Credit ratings are developed based on credit scores obtained from external credit agencies. The MIPD is determined based on short-term market debt yields and option-adjusted credit spreads observed in publicly traded debt issued by companies within similar industries. The Company also considers various other factors to adjust the reserve balance including current economic conditions, future expectations and knowledge of asset specific risk characteristics.
As of March 31, 2020, the allowance for credit losses over trade accounts receivables under ASC 326 amounted to $11.7 million. Allowances for credit losses on other financial assets including guaranteed notes receivables were immaterial. The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for credit losses over trade accounts receivables for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:

 Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amount in millions)2020 2019
Balance at beginning of period$12.3
 $10.7
Provisions1.1
 0.3
Write-offs, net(0.6) (0.2)
Adoption of ASC 326(0.8) 
FX translation(0.3) (0.1)
Balance at end of period$11.7
 $10.7


The increase in provision for the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was primarily driven by the Company’s estimate of the impact on its own expected credit losses of recent increased industry MIPD rates and downgraded credit ratings for certain of the Company’s customers due to the higher credit risks and uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NOTE 6.7. Guaranteed Notes Receivable


The Company holds guaranteed notes receivable from reputable state owned and public enterprises in China that are settled through bankers acceptance drafts, which are registered and endorsed to the Company. These notes receivable are fully guaranteed by banks and generally have contractual maturities of six months or less, but the ultimate recourse remains against the trade debtor.

These guaranteed drafts are available for discounting with banking institutions in China or transferring to suppliers to settle liabilities. The total amount of notes receivable discounted or transferred for the first three months of 2020 and 2019 were $36.9 million and 2018 were $41.7 million, and $78.9 million, respectively. Discounting feesThe expenses related to discounting were immaterial for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019. The fair value of these guaranteed notes receivable is determined based on Level 2 inputs including credit ratings and other criteria observable in the market and was equal to their carrying amounts of $55.0$53.8 million and $44.1$35.0 million as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. The increase in the carrying amount of the guaranteed notes receivable as of March 31, 2020 is primarily due to a lower volume of notes receivable that were discounted or transferred during the first quarter of 2020.


The Company monitors the credit quality of both the drawers of the drafts and guarantors on a monthly basis by reviewing various factors such as payment history, level of state involvement in the institution, size, national importance as well as current economic conditions in China. Since theThe Company hasis not experienced any historical losses nor is expecting future credit losses based on a review of the various credit quality indicators described above we have not established aand, as discussed in Note 6, the expected credit loss related to the guaranteed notes receivable as of March 31, 2020 was immaterial. No loss provision against these receivables was established as of MarchDecember 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018.as the Company has not experienced any historical losses.
    

NOTE 7.8. Net Income Attributable to Company per Share


Basic net income attributable to Company per share has been computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The average number of outstanding shares of common stock used in computing diluted net income attributable to Company per share includes weighted average incremental shares when the impact is not anti-dilutive. The weighted average incremental shares represent the net amount of shares the Company would issue upon the assumed exercise of in-the-money stock options and vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and deferred stock units (DSUs) after assuming that the Company would use the proceeds from the exercise of options to repurchase stock. The weighted average incremental shares also includes the net amount of shares issuable for performance stock units (PSUs) at the end of the reporting period, if any, based on the number of shares issuable if the end of the period were the end of the vesting period.


Anti-dilutive shares, if applicable, are excluded and represent those options, RSUs, DSUs and PSUs whose assumed proceeds were greater than the average price of the Company’s common stock.
 Three Months
Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Weighted average incremental shares included74,339
 97,801
Shares excluded due to anti-dilutive effect
 33,655

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Weighted average incremental shares included97,801
 149,700
Shares excluded due to anti-dilutive effect33,655
 


NOTE 8.9. Capital Stock
The following is a summary of the number of shares of common stock issued, treasury stock and common stock outstanding for the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 20182019

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 Total Shares Treasury Stock 
Net Shares
Outstanding
 Total Shares Treasury  Stock 
Net Shares
Outstanding
Balance at beginning of period79,147,135
 (27,879,811) 51,267,324
 79,018,266
 (27,653,341) 51,364,925
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options1,228
 4,291
 5,519
 8,294
 16,500
 24,794
Shares issued upon vesting of RSUs35,832
 4,581
 40,413
 38,213
 6,143
 44,356
Shares issued for DSUs
 
 
 901
 
 901
Shares issued upon vesting of PSUs53,430
 7,489
 60,919
 56,470
 11,771
 68,241
Shares purchased for treasury
 
 
 
 (272,000) (272,000)
Balance at end of period
79,237,625
 (27,863,450) 51,374,175
 79,122,144
 (27,890,927) 51,231,217

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 Total Shares Treasury Stock 
Net Shares
Outstanding
 Total Shares Treasury  Stock 
Net Shares
Outstanding
Balance at beginning of period79,018,266
 (27,653,341) 51,364,925
 78,937,828
 (25,202,342) 53,735,486
Shares issued upon exercise of stock options8,294
 16,500
 24,794
 6,742
 9,092
 15,834
Shares issued upon vesting of RSUs38,213
 6,143
 44,356
 32,503
 7,012
 39,515
Shares issued for DSUs901
 
 901
 
 
 
Shares issued upon vesting of PSUs56,470
 11,771
 68,241
 20,678
 6,009
 26,687
Shares purchased for treasury
 (272,000) (272,000) 
 (221,000) (221,000)
Balance at end of period
79,122,144
 (27,890,927) 51,231,217
 78,997,751
 (25,401,229) 53,596,522


The Company accounts for purchases of treasury stock under the cost method with the costs of such share purchases reflected in treasury stock in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Upon the exercise or vesting of an equity incentive award, the Company may reissue shares from treasury stock or may elect to issue new shares. When treasury shares are reissued, they are recorded at the average cost of the treasury shares acquired since the inception of the share buy back programs, net of shares previously reissued. Gains on the reissuance of treasury shares are recorded as capital surplus. Losses on the reissuance of treasury shares are charged to capital surplus to the extent of previous gains recorded, and to retained earnings for any losses in excess. The Company has reissued, on a cumulative basis, a total of 145,245172,722 treasury shares related to certain employee vestings under its equity incentive program through March 31, 2019.2020.


On December 7, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of common stock for an amount of $600.0 million through December 31, 2020. As of March 31, 20192020, the Company has purchased 272,000 shares for $30.6 million and has $569.4 million remaining under this repurchase authorization. TheThere was no repurchase activity for the first three months of 2020 as the Company has suspended its share repurchase program due to the
pending Merger.


NOTE 9.10. Stock-Based Compensation


The Company records stock-based compensation expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for stock options and RSUsequity awards based on the grant date fair value, determined by the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. RSUs vest in equal annual installments over three years. As of March 31, 2019, the stock option awards are fully vested.


As part of its equity incentive program, the Company grants PSUs, the vesting of which would occur, if at all, and at levels that depend upon the achievement of three-year cumulative goals tied to earnings per share.earnings. The Company assesses the expected achievement levels at the end of each reporting period. The grant date fair value of the number of awards expected to vest based on the Company’s best estimate of ultimate performance against the respective targets is recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period of the awards. As of March 31, 2019,2020, the Company believes it is probable that the performance conditions will be met and has recognizedaccrued for compensation expense accordingly.on the PSUs based on the expected achievement levels for the outstanding awards.


The Company also grants DSUs to its non-management directors as part of the equity portion of their annual retainer and are fully vested at grant. Each DSU provides the right to the issuance of a share of our common stock, within ten days after the earlier of the director’s death or disability, the 13-month anniversary of the grant date or the director’s separation from service. Each director may also elect within a month after the grant date to defer the receipt of shares for five or more years. No election can be made to accelerate the issuance of stock from a DSU.


Total stock-based compensation cost recognized during the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 20182019 was as follows:
 Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amount in millions)2020 2019
Stock-based compensation$2.6
 $4.1

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Amount in millions)2019 2018
Stock-based compensation$4.1
 $4.4



The total number and type of awards granted during the periods presented and the related weighted-average grant-date fair values were as follows:
 Three Months
Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
 
Underlying
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Underlying
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
RSUs Granted58,976
$135.96
 66,877
$117.49
PSUs Granted58,976
$135.96
 66,877
$117.49
Total Awards117,952

 133,754
 

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
 
Underlying
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Underlying
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
RSUs Granted66,877
$117.49
 56,710
$140.80
PSUs Granted66,877
$117.49
 54,437
$140.71
Total Awards133,754

 111,147
 


The RSUs granted during the periods presented above have vesting terms as follow:vest in equal annual installments over three years.
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Vest in equal annual installments over three years66,877
 54,619
Vest after three years
 2,091
Total RSUs granted66,877
 56,710


NOTE 10.11. Debt


Schuldschein Loans


On March 22, 2018 the Company, through a European subsidiary, entered into a series of six individual senior unsecured loan agreements with an aggregate principal amount of €300.0 million (collectively, the Schuldschein Loans), as follows :


(Amounts in millions)Face value CouponMaturity date
Fixed rate term loan - Series A10.0
 0.85%March 31, 2021
Fixed rate term loan - Series B60.0
 1.15%March 31, 2022
Fixed rate term loan - Series C80.0
 1.43%March 31, 2023
Floating rate term loan - Series A50.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 80 bpsMarch 31, 2021
Floating rate term loan - Series B60.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 90 bpsMarch 31, 2022
Floating rate term loan - Series C40.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 100 bpsMarch 31, 2023
 300.0
   

(Amounts in millions)Face value CouponMaturity date
Fixed rate term loan - Series A10.0
 0.85%March 31, 2021
Fixed rate term loan - Series B60.0
 1.15%March 31, 2022
Fixed rate term loan - Series C80.0
 1.43%March 31, 2023
Floating rate term loan - Series A50.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 80 bpsMarch 31, 2021
Floating rate term loan - Series B60.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 90 bpsMarch 31, 2022
Floating rate term loan - Series C40.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 100 bpsMarch 31, 2023
 300.0
   


The Company paid approximately €1.1 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the Schuldschein Loans, which has been presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a direct reduction of the related debt liability. Interest under the fixed rate tranches is paid on March 31 of each year, and commenced on March 31, 2019. Interest under the floating rate tranches is paid semi-annually on March 31 and September 30 of each year, and commenced on September 30, 2018.


As of March 31, 2019,2020, the outstanding debt balance net of unamortized debt issuance costs was €299.2€299.4 million ($335.9329.9 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates) of which €100.0 million ($112.3110.2 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates) was used for the recapitalization of affiliated entities. The remaining proceeds will be utilizedwere used to meet general financing requirements.fund the acquisition of the distribution rights from Meritor as discussed in Note 19.


Subject to certain conditions, the Company may, at its option, prepay all or any part of the Schuldschein Loans in an amount equal to the higher of the outstanding nominal amount of such loans (or the part of it) and the discounted value.


The Schuldschein Loans contain customary affirmative and negative covenants, and financial covenants consisting of a consolidated net indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted for certain items) ratio of not more than three times at the end of each fiscal quarter based upon the preceding twelve consecutive months, as well as a consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense ratio of not less than three times at the end of each fiscal quarter based upon the preceding twelve consecutive months. The Company was in compliance with all of the covenants as of March 31, 2019.2020.


Senior EUR Notes


On November 15, 2016, the Company issued an aggregate amount of €440 million of senior unsecured notes (collectively, the Senior EUR Notes) as follows:
(Amounts in millions)Face value Coupon Maturity date
Series D Notes190.0
 0.84% November 15, 2023
Series E Notes80.0
 1.20% November 15, 2026
Series F Notes170.0
 1.36% November 15, 2028
 440.0
    

(Amounts in millions)Face value Coupon Maturity date
Series D Notes190.0
 0.84% November 15, 2023
Series E Notes80.0
 1.20% November 15, 2026
Series F Notes170.0
 1.36% November 15, 2028
 440.0
    


The Company paid approximately $1.4 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the Senior EUR Notes, which has been presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a direct reduction of the related debt liability. Interest on the Senior EUR Notes is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 of each year, and commenced on July 1, 2017. As of March 31, 2019,2020, the outstanding debt balance net of unamortized debt issuance costs was €439.0€439.2 million ($492.8483.9 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates). This debt balance included a revaluation loss of $16.0$8.9 million, net of taxes of $6.1$4.1 million, that has been recognized in cumulative translation adjustment within accumulated other comprehensive income. See Note 4 for further discussion.


The proceeds from the Senior EUR Notes were utilized to repay outstanding balances on our revolving credit facilities, fund our share repurchase program, finance acquisitions and meet general financing requirements.


Subject to certain conditions, the Company may, at its option, prepay all or part of the Senior EUR Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of prepayment and certain penalties as defined in the note purchase agreement (the EUR Note Purchase Agreement). The Company may also be required, subject to certain events and conditions, to make an offer to prepay all of the Senior EUR Notes including any accrued and unpaid interest to the date of prepayment. Each holder has the option to accept or reject such offer to prepay.


The EUR Note Purchase Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, and financial covenants consisting of a consolidated net indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA ratio of not more than three times at the end of each fiscal quarter based upon the preceding twelve consecutive months, as well as a consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense ratio of not less than three times at the end of each fiscal quarter based upon the preceding twelve consecutive months. The EUR Note Purchase Agreement also provides for customary events of default, the occurrence of which could result in an acceleration of the Company's obligations under the EUR Note Purchase Agreement. The Company was in compliance with all of the covenants as of March 31, 2019.2020.


The Company also agreed to indemnify the note purchasers holding Senior EUR Notes that are subject to a swap agreement for certain potential losses associated with swap breakage resulting from a prepayment of the Senior EUR Notes or from an acceleration of the Senior EUR Notes as a result of an event of default.

Senior USD Notes

On June 25, 2015, the Company issued an aggregate amount of $500.0 million of senior unsecured notes (the Senior USD Notes). On April 30, 2018, the Company prepaid the outstanding principal amount of $500.0 million on the Senior USD Notes, and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.3 million net of taxes, of which the pretax amount, $2.6 million, was included in other non-operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.


Revolving Credit Facilities


Effective June 28, 2018, the Company amended its existing multi–currency unsecured revolving credit facility, increasing the maximum principal amount of borrowings under the facility from $400 million (the 2015 Facility) to $600 million (the 2018 Facility), with an option to increase up to an additional $250.0$250 million. The 2018 Facility also extended the previously scheduled maturity date of September 30, 2022 for the 2015 Facilityour revolving credit facility to June 28, 2023, subject to two2 one–year extension options. Concurrent with entering intooptions of which the 2018 Facility,first one was exercised on May 28, 2019 and extended the Company also terminated the $100 million multi-currency five-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the 2014 Facility) that was duematurity date to expire on December 17, 2019.June 28, 2024.



On the effective date of the 2018 Facility, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of €104.0 million and €52.0 million under the 2015 Facility and 2014 Facility and commenced borrowing under the 2018 Facility. Under the 2018 Facility, the Company may borrow, on a revolving basis, outstanding loans in an aggregate principal amount at any one time not in excess of $600 million and the 2018 Facility also provides for up to $50 million for standby letters of credit and swing line loans.


AtAs of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $84.2 millionwere 0 outstanding underborrowings on the 2018 Facility and thererevolving credit facility. There were also no outstanding letters of credit or swing line loans. There were no borrowings, letters of credit or swing line loans outstanding as of December 31, 2018. The proceeds from borrowings under the 2018 Facility are available to fund finance acquisitions, provide working capital and for other general corporate purposes.


Interest on loans under the 2018 Facility is calculated at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin which can vary from 0.30% to 0.85% based on the Company's leverage ratio plus LIBOR for loans denominated in U.S. Dollars and EURIBOR for loans denominated in Euros (SIBOR for loans denominated in Singapore Dollars and HIBOR for loans denominated in Hong Kong Dollars).


The 2018 Facility contains terms and provisions (including representations, covenants and conditions) customary for transactions of this type. Financial covenants include a leverage test (consolidated net indebtedness not to exceed three times adjusted four quarter trailing consolidated EBITDA) and a maximum subsidiary indebtedness test. The maximum subsidiary indebtedness test limits the total aggregate amount of indebtedness of the Company's subsidiaries, excluding indebtedness under the 2018 Facility, to 20 percent20% of consolidated total assets as at the end of the most recently ended financial year, of which not more than $150 million may be secured, provided however that the Company may incur additional subsidiary indebtedness subject to, inter alia, providing additional corporate guarantees. Other undertakings and covenants include delivery of financial reports and other information, compliance with laws including environmental laws and permits, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and U.S. regulations, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), sanctions-related obligations, negative pledge, limitations on mergers and sales of assets, change of business and use of proceeds. We were in compliance with all of the covenants as of March 31, 2019.2020.


Other Debt


As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company's various subsidiariesCompany had 0 additional borrowings from banks totaling $0.4 million, of which $0.3 million was classified as long-term debt. The remaining $0.1 million supports local working capital requirements. This is in comparison to $0.5 million as of December 31, 2018 which was fully classified as long-term debt.banks.


NOTE 11.12. Leases


The Company has operating leases for warehouses, corporate offices, cars, forklifts and certain equipment. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the accounting and transition guidance in ASC 842 for its operating leases resulting in the recognition of operatingequipment with lease right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities on the effective date. The Company measures ROU assets throughout the lease term at the carrying amount of the lease liability, plus initial direct costs, plus (minus) any prepaid (accrued) lease payments, less the unamortized balance of lease incentives received. The lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the unpaid lease payments at the lease commencement date. Leases that include both lease and non-lease components are accounted for as a single lease component for each asset class.
The minimum payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Operating lease expenses related to variable lease payments are recognized in cost of sales or as operating expenses in a manner consistent with the nature of the underlying lease and as the events, activities, or circumstances in the lease agreement occur. Leases with a term of less than 12 months are not recognized on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the related lease expenses are recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The accounting for leases requires management to exercise judgment and make estimates in determining the applicable discount rate, lease term and payments due under a lease. If a lease does not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of future lease payments. The incremental borrowing rate is applied to leases on a portfolio basis and is determined from a rate for borrowings with a term equal to one-half the total lease term and an amount equal to the total minimum lease payments. A Euro (EUR) and United States Dollar (USD) quote are used because these currencies represent the majority of the lease population.

The lease term includes the non-cancellable period of the lease plus any additional periods covered by either an option to extend (or not terminate) that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, or an option to extend (or not to terminate) a lease controlled by the lessor. The Company has leases with a lease termterms ranging from 1 year to 15 years. Lease payments are generally comprised of fixed payments including in-substance fixed payments, payments that depend on an index or rate, any amounts payable under residual value guarantees, as well as any exercise price for a Company option to purchase the underlying asset if it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise the option. The Company generally does not provide residual value guarantees.

The operating leases of the Company do not contain major restrictions or covenants such as those relating to dividends or additional financial obligations. Finance leases and income related to subleasing are immaterial to the condensed consolidated financial statements. There were no lease transactions with related parties as of March 31, 2019 .

The operating lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 was $7.9 million and $7.8 million.million, respectively. Lease expenses related to variable lease payments and short term leases were immaterial. Other information related to operating leases is as follows:

 Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amount in millions)2020 2019
Operating Lease Expense   
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$7.8
 $7.8
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities$1.7
 $12.0
    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)6.2
 6.4
Weighted-average discount rate1.4% 1.6%
(Amount in millions)Three Months Ended
March 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$7.8
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities$12.0
  
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)6.4
Weighted-average discount rate1.6%

    
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as of March 31, 20192020 were as follows:
(Amount in millions) 
2020 (excluding three months ended March 31, 2020)$22.2
202120.6
202216.0
202312.2
20246.0
Thereafter25.0
Total lease payments102.0
Less: imputed interest5.5
Total$96.5
  
Amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheet: 
Current liabilities, included in other accrued liabilities$27.3
Long-term liabilities, as operating lease liabilities

$69.2
(Amount in millions) 
2019 (excluding three months ended March 31, 2019)$29.4
202024.9
202116.7
202214.1
20239.4
Thereafter27.9
Total lease payments122.4
Less: imputed interest7.5
Total$114.9
  
Amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheet: 
Current liabilities, included in other accrued liabilities$28.0
Long-term liabilities, as operating lease liabilities

$86.9

    
NOTE 12.13. Warranties, Guarantees, Commitments and Contingencies
Warranties
Products sold by the Company are covered by a basic limited warranty with terms and conditions that vary depending upon the product and country in which it was sold. The limited warranty covers the equipment, parts and labor (in certain cases) necessary to satisfy the warranty obligation generally for a period of two years. Estimated product warranty expenses are accrued in cost of goods sold at the time the related sale is recognized. Estimates of warranty expenses are based primarily on warranty claims experience and specific customer contracts. Warranty expenses include accruals for basic warranties for product sold, as well as accruals for product recalls, service campaigns and other related events when they are known and estimable. Recoveries from suppliers are recognized when an arrangement with the supplier exists and collectibility is assured. Amounts recognized as recoveries do not exceed related warranty costs accrued. To the extent the Company experiences changes in warranty claim activity or costs associated with servicing those claims, its warranty accrual is adjusted accordingly. Warranty accrual estimates and the allocation of warranty between short and long term are updated based upon the most current warranty claims information available.

The following is a summary of changes in the Company’s product warranty liability for the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.2019.

 Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amount in millions)2020 2019
Balance of warranty costs accrued, beginning of period$48.6
 $43.7
Warranty costs accrued13.6
 10.3
Warranty claims settled(8.9) (6.9)
Foreign exchange translation effects(0.8) (0.5)
Balance of warranty costs accrued, end of period$52.5
 $46.6
Current liability, disclosed as current portion of warranties$32.8
 $26.5
Long-term liability, included in other liabilities$19.7
 $20.1
    
Warranty costs accrued$13.6
 $10.3
Less: received and anticipated recoveries from suppliers
 
Warranty costs net of received and anticipated recoveries$13.6
 $10.3

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
(Amount in millions)2019 2018
Balance of warranty costs accrued, beginning of period$43.7
 $50.9
Warranty costs accrued10.3
 11.3
Warranty claims settled(6.9) (9.6)
Foreign exchange translation effects(0.5) 1.2
Balance of warranty costs accrued, end of period$46.6
 $53.8
Current liability, disclosed as current portion of warranties$26.5
 $32.1
Long-term liability, included in other liabilities$20.1
 $21.7
    
Warranty costs accrued$10.3
 $11.3
Less: received and anticipated recoveries from suppliers
 (0.2)
Warranty costs net of received and anticipated recoveries$10.3
 $11.1


Guarantees and Commitments


The Company has uncollateralized bank guarantees for $29.0$23.9 million, of which $17.3$13.2 million is related to statutorily-required guarantees for tax and other litigation, $3.0$2.9 million is related to letters of credit, and $8.7$7.8 million is related to other individually immaterial items.


Right of Recourse


As discussed in Note 6,7, the Company may receive bank acceptance drafts from customers in China in payment of outstanding accounts receivable in the ordinary course of business. These bank acceptance drafts are non-interest bearing obligations of the issuing bank andgenerally have contractual maturities of six months or less. The Company may use these banker's acceptance drafts prior to the scheduled maturity date to settle outstanding accounts payable with vendors. Bank acceptance drafts transferred to vendors are subject to customary right of recourse provisions prior to their scheduled maturity date. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had approximately $22.8$18.1 million and $28.2$15.8 million, respectively, of bankers acceptance drafts subject to customary right of recourse provisions, which were transferred to vendors and had not reached their scheduled maturity date. Historically, the bankers acceptance drafts have settled upon maturity without any claim of recourse against the Company.


Contingencies


We are subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims related to products and other matters. We are required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to these matters as well as potential ranges of probable and reasonably possible losses. A determination of the amount of liability to be recorded, if any, for these contingencies is made after careful analysis of each individual issue.


Under an indemnification agreement, WABCO Brazil is responsible for certain claims related to Trane's (formerly called American Standard) business for periods prior to the Company's spin-off from Trane in 2007. In particular, there are tax claims pending in various stages of the Brazilian legal process related to income, social contribution and/or value added taxes for which a contingency exists and which may or may not ultimately be incurred by the Company. 


As previously disclosed, this includes one1 particular case for which an accrual of BRL 39.038.9 million including interest ($9.97.5 million based on March 31, 20192020 exchange rates) was recorded based on management's assessment after considering advice of external legal counsel with respect to the likelihood of loss in this case. A corresponding deposit was made in the first quarter of 2017 into an escrow account with the Brazilian government, representing substantially all of the potential liability for the case. In March 2018, our appeal to have this case heard at the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (the Court) was accepted. The Court subsequently heard the case and rejected our position ultimately ruling in favor of the tax authorities during the first quarter of 2018. There will be no further appeals. Accordingly, management expects this case to be closed by the Brazilian authorities within

the next twelve months and has classified the accrual and deposit within other current liabilities and other current assets, respectively, as of March 31, 2019.2020.


The estimated total amount of other remaining contingencies for tax claims under the indemnification agreement as of March 31, 20192020 was $16.5 million including interest. However, based on management’s assessment following advice of our external legal counsel, the Company believes that it has valid arguments in all of these cases and thus no accrual is required at this time.  

Merger Litigation

Following the announcement of the execution of the Merger Agreement, two putative class action complaints were filed against the Company and the Board of Directors. On April 23, 2019, the first putative class action complaint was filed against the Company and the Board of Directors in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware under the caption Collier v. WABCO Holdings Inc., et al., No. 1:19-cv-00729 (D. Del.). On April 24, 2019, the second putative class action complaint was filed against the Company and the Board of Directors in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware under the caption Kent v. WABCO Holdings Inc., et al., No. 1:19-cv-00735 (D. Del.). Both actions allege violations of federal securities laws and regulations due to allegedly material and misleading statements and omissions in the preliminary proxy statement filed in connection with the Merger, including with respect to the financial analyses of the Company’s financial advisors and financial projections prepared by the Company’s management. The actions seek to enjoin the special meeting and the closing, as well as damages, costs and attorneys’ fees. The defendants believe that the lawsuits are without merit.



NOTE 13.14. Income Taxes


Income tax expense is the net result of taxes on the mix of earnings in multiple tax jurisdictions, foreign tax credits and rulings, the assessment and accrual of uncertain tax positions resulting from tax authority audits or changes in the interpretation of the law. ForOrdinarily, interim income tax reporting, we estimate ourexpense is calculated using the annual estimated effective tax rate and apply it(AETR) expected to our year-to-date ordinary income (loss). Tax jurisdictions withbe applicable for the full year. However, when a projected or year-to-date loss for which a tax benefitreliable estimate of the AETR cannot be realized are excluded. Themade, the actual effective tax effectsrate (ETR) for the year-to-date period may be the best estimate of unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changesthe AETR. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 we used the actual year-to-date ETR in judgment about valuation allowances and effectscomputing our income tax expense as a reliable estimate of changes in tax laws or rates, are reported in the interim period in which they occur.AETR cannot be made due to the uncertainty of the impact of COVID-19 on full year results.


The income tax expense was $7.4 million on pretax income of $34.8 million before adjusting for noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and $12.1 million on pretax income of $100.0 million before adjusting for noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and $26.3 million on pretax income of $133.0 million before adjusting for noncontrolling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2018.2019. The changedecrease in income tax expense for this period is primarily the result of lower pre-taxpretax income andduring the first quarter of 2020, partially offset by discrete tax benefits during the three months ended March 31,first quarter of 2019 the most significantrelated to reversal of which is a deferred tax liability of $6.5 million discrete tax benefitfor earnings not permanently reinvested, $1.1 million related to a change in a permanent reinvestment assertion with respectamended state income tax filings, and $1.3 million related to WABCO INDIA.vested stock awards.
    
On February 14, 2019, the General Court of the European Union (the General Court) issued a judgment annulling a European Commission decision which had previously declared the Belgium Excess Profit Ruling (EPR) regime as illegal and incompatible with European State Aid law. The General Court ruled that the European Commission had wrongly considered that the Belgian provisions allowing tax exemptions of multinational companies’ excess profit granted by means of rulings could constitute an illegal state aid scheme. The European Commission can and we expect will appeal that decision. In the eventOn April 24, 2019, the European Commission decides not to appeal it still has the possibility to take an individual State Aid decision against each companyappealed that benefited from the EPR regime. The annulment ofdecision. On September 16, 2019, the European Commission decision; however, will resultannounced that they opened separate in-depth investigations to assess whether excess profit rulings granted by Belgium to thirty-nine multinational companies (including WABCO) gave those companies an unfair advantage over their competitors, in Belgium stoppingbreach of European Union State aid rules. During the recoverythree months ended March 31, 2020 there were no further developments on the European Commission appeal of the tax deemed to be illegal state aid from all beneficiaries, even in the event of an appeal, thus leading to a cash tax benefit for the Company as we will be able to utilize Belgium NOLs against a current year tax liability.General Court decision nor separate in-depth investigations into excess profit rulings. At March 31, 2019,2020, the Company maintained a tax reserve of $31.7$29.6 million pending further European Court developments regarding European Union State Aid cases.


Unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2019,2020 including the $31.7$29.6 million of EPR clawback, amounted to $39.1$34.6 million, of which $33.7$31.5 million has been offset against deferred tax assets. The remaining unrecognized tax benefits of $5.4$3.1 million were classified as either a short-term or long-term liability depending on the expected timing of the resolution. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.


In February 2018, the Company received a final tax and interest assessment in India for the 2013 tax year related to a capital gain on an intercompany transfer of an Indian subsidiary. The assessment was for INR 3.5 billion ($51.246.5 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates). In addition, a penalty assessment was issued in March of 2018 for INR 2.1 billion ($31.027.9 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates). The Company believes that no tax is due under the relevant double tax treaty between the Netherlands and India and therefore no amount has been accrued. The Company appealed both the tax and penalty assessments during March 2018.assessments. In May 2018, the Commissioner of Income Tax granted a partial stay of demand requiring the Company to pay 15% of the assessment (INR 531.4 million, $7.7equivalent to $7.1 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates).

On March 31, 2019, the partial stay expired. The Commissioner of Income Tax directed the tax authority to recover an additional 5% percent5 of the assessment or INR 177.0175.0 million ($2.62.3 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates) and granted a further stay pending resolution of the appeal. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 there were no substantive developments on the India tax and interest assessment related to a capital gain on an intercompany transfer of an Indian subsidiary. As of March 31, 2019,2020, the Company has deposited installments totaling INR 531.4706.4 million ($7.79.4 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates) forin order to proceed with the original partial stay ofappeal. The remaining tax demand and an additional INR 25.0 million ($0.4 million at March 31, 2019 exchange rates) for the subsequent request for payment. The Company has requested a payment plan for the remainder of the INR 177.0 million additional assessment. The assessed penalty has beenis currently held in abeyance pending the appeal.abeyance.

As described in Note 2, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2018–02 as of January 1, 2019 which was applicable to deferred taxes on pension obligations and unrealized foreign currency losses on net investment hedges that had been previously recognized in other comprehensive income. This resulted in the reclassification of $8.4 million from accumulated other

comprehensive income to retained earnings, representing the stranded tax. The Company’s policy is to follow the portfolio approach for releasing income tax effects recorded in AOCI.


NOTE 14.15. Streamlining Expenses


The Company accounts for employee-related streamlining charges as either a one-time benefit arrangement or an ongoing benefit arrangement as appropriate under the applicable accounting guidance. From time to time the Company also has streamlining charges that are not related to employees, such as facility exit costs.

In the third quarter of 2015, the Company announced proposals to cease manufacturing at two production facilities to preserve the Company's global competitiveness for certain mechanical products. These proposals resulted in a workforce reduction of 316 positions and includes a smaller program initiated in the fourth quarter of 2014 (the 2014/2015 Program). As of March 31, 2019, production at both facilities has been transferred to other facilities within the Company's globally integrated supply chain. The cumulative costs incurred as of March 31, 2019 related to the 2014/2015 Program was $65.3 million, which approximates the total expected costs to be incurred under this program.

Based on the Company’s efforts to maintain our global footprint,

the Company has periodically entered into other streamlining programs as deemed necessary which may include workforce reductions, site closures and rotation of manufacturing footprint to low cost regions (Other Programs). In 2019 streamlining costs incurred for Other Programs related to the relocation of corporate functions to the new global headquarters, headcount reductions and the transfer of certain product lines and business processes to best cost countries.regions.


The following is a summary of changes in the Company’s streamlining program liabilities for the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018. 2019.
 Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)2020 2019
Balance at beginning of period$32.8
 $26.4
Charges6.7
 5.9
Payments(5.4) (8.0)
Foreign exchange effects(0.6) (0.4)
Balance at end of period$33.5
 $23.9
Current liabilities, included in other accrued liabilities$13.9
 $12.9
Long-term liability, included in other liabilities

$19.6
 $11.0

 Three Months Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)2019 2018
Balance at beginning of period$26.4
 $43.7
Charges5.9
 (0.3)
Payments(8.0) (7.8)
Foreign exchange effects(0.4) 1.2
Balance at end of period (1)
$23.9
 $36.8
    
Current liabilities, included in other accrued liabilities$12.9
 $18.2
Long-term liability, included in other liabilities

$11.0
 $18.6


(1) Includes $5.0 million and $12.0 million related to the 2014/2015 Program as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

A summary of the streamlining costs related to the above programs is as follows: 
 Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)

2020 2019
Employee-related charges – cost of sales$3.0
 $1.7
Employee-related charges – selling and administrative2.0
 4.1
Other streamlining charges1.7
 0.1
Total streamlining costs$6.7
 $5.9

 Three Months Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)

2019 2018
Employee-related charges – cost of sales$1.7
 $
Employee-related charges – selling and administrative4.1
 (0.4)
Other streamlining charges0.1
 0.1
Total streamlining costs$5.9
 $(0.3)


ForStreamlining costs for the three month periodmonths ended March 31, 2020 were primarily related to continued cost optimization and workforce reductions in response to reduced customer demand. Streamlining costs for the three months ended March 31, 2019 the Company recorded $5.1 millioninclude charges related to headcount reductions, site closures and $0.6 million related to footprint relocation and $0.2 million related torelocations including the 2014/2015 Program. Streamlining expenses recorded for each component were individually immaterial formove of the three month period ended March 31, 2018.Company's corporate headquarters.
 Three Months
Ended March 31,
(Amounts in millions)

2020 2019
Headcount reduction$4.9
 5.1
Site closures and footprint relocation1.8
 0.8
Total streamlining costs$6.7
 $5.9



NOTE 15.16. Pension and Post-retirement Benefits


Post-retirement pension, health and life insurance costs had the following components for the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018:

2019:
 Three Months
Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
(Amounts in millions)
Pension
Benefits
 
Health
& Life
Ins.
Benefits
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Health
& Life
Ins.
Benefits
Service cost-benefits earned during period$8.3
 $
 $6.7
 $0.2
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation2.8
 
 4.1
 0.1
Less: expected return on plan assets(0.8) 
 (1.2) 
Amortization of prior service cost0.1
 
 0.1
 
Amortization of net loss7.5
 0.1
 6.3
 0.1
Pension and post-retirement benefit plan cost$17.9
 $0.1
 $16.0
 $0.4

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
(Amounts in millions)
Pension
Benefits
 
Health
& Life
Ins.
Benefits
 
Pension
Benefits
 
Health
& Life
Ins.
Benefits
Service cost-benefits earned during period$6.7
 $0.2
 $6.8
 $0.2
Interest cost on the projected benefit obligation4.1
 0.1
 4.2
 0.1
Less: expected return on plan assets(1.2) 
 (1.3) 
Amortization of prior service cost0.1
 
 0.1
 
Amortization of net loss6.3
 0.1
 6.2
 0.1
Pension and post-retirement benefit plan cost$16.0
 $0.4
 $16.0
 $0.4


The weighted-average expected rates of return on plan assets used to determine the pension and post-retirement benefit plan cost for the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 20182019 were based on the rates determined as of the beginning of each of the fiscal years of 2.40%2.34% and 2.75%2.93%, respectively.


The Company makes contributions to funded pension plans that, at a minimum, meet all statutory funding requirements. Contributions in 2019,2020, as well as payments of benefits incurred by unfunded plans, were in line with the expectations for 20192020 and also in line with the contributions made during 2018.2019.


Pension and post-retirement benefit plan cost is included in cost of sales, selling and administrative expenses and non-operating expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.


NOTE 16.17. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities


ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, requires a company to recognize all of its derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it qualifies and has been designated as a hedge for accounting purpose. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument based upon the exposure being hedged as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.
    
The Company recognizes all derivative financial instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value using Level 2 inputs and these are classified as other current assets, other assets, other accrued liabilities or other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The impact resulting from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is recorded in the same line item in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as the underlying exposure being hedged or in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) for derivatives that qualify and have been designated as cash flow hedges or hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument's change in fair value is recognized in earnings together with changes in the fair value of any derivatives not designated as relationship hedges.


Net Investment Hedges


The Company designated borrowings under its revolving credit facilities and Senior EUR Notes to partially hedge the foreign currency exposure of its net investment in certain Euro-denominated wholly-owned subsidiaries. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had designated Euro-denominated loans of €515.0€440.0 million (approximately $578.1($483.9 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rate)rates and €440.0 million (approximately $503.6$493.5 million at December 31, 20182019 exchange rate)rates) as hedges of its net investment in these subsidiaries.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the Company recorded a gain of $6.8 million, net of taxes of $1.9 million, and a gain of $8.2 million, net of taxes of $2.3 million, and a loss of $22.5 million, net of taxes of $6.3 million, respectively, in cumulative translation adjustment within AOCI.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedges
Foreign exchange contracts are also used by the Company to offset the earnings impact relating to the variability in exchange rates on certain assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and have not been designated as relationship hedges. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had the following outstanding notional amounts related to foreign currency forward contracts:

(Amounts in millions) As of March 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019
Foreign Currency Unit of Measure Hedged against Quantity Hedged Notional Amount (USD Equivalent) Quantity Hedged Notional Amount (USD Equivalent) Unit of Measure Hedged against Quantity Hedged Notional Amount (USD Equivalent) Quantity Hedged Notional Amount (USD Equivalent)
Chinese Yuan CNY EUR 823.0
 122.1
 849.0
 123.4
 CNY EUR 1,019.0
 144.2
 930.0
 133.1
Hong Kong Dollar HKD EUR 285.0
 36.3
 285.0
 36.4
 HKD EUR 259.0
 33.2
 267.0
 34.4
British Pound GBP EUR 7.5
 9.8
 11.7
 14.9
Polish Zloty PLN EUR 88.0
 23.0
 *
 *
 PLN EUR 46.0
 11.2
 45.0
 11.8

* No significant outstanding foreign currency forward contracts


The Company had additional foreign currency forward contracts with notional amounts that individually amounted to less than $10 million. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, forward contracts for an aggregate notional amount of €184.1€193.9 million ($206.7213.6 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates) and €170.2€180.8 million ($194.8202.7 million at December 31, 20182019 exchange rates), respectively, were outstanding with average durations of less than one month. The majority of these exchange contracts were entered into on March 28, 2019 and December 27, 2018, respectively. These foreign exchange contracts have offset the revaluation of assets and liabilities. The Company recognized a non-operating gaingains of $2.4 million and $1.2 million and a non operating loss of $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. The fair value of these derivatives was a liabilitywere immaterial as of $1.0 million at March 31, 20192020 and an asset of $0.6 million at December 31, 2018.2019, respectively.


NOTE 17.18. Fair Value Measurements


Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follow:
 As of March 31, 2019
(Amounts in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Short-term and other investments(a)
$
 $182.3
 $
 $182.3
Foreign currency derivative liabilities(b)

 1.0
 
 1.0
        
 As of December 31, 2018
(Amounts in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Short-term and other investments(a)
$
 $209.4
 $
9.0
$209.4
Foreign currency derivative assets(b)

 0.6
 
 0.6
 As of March 31, 2020
(Amounts in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash equivalents$
 $72.0
 $
 $72.0
Short-term investments
 65.4
 
 65.4
Other investments (included in other assets)
 2.8
 
 2.8
        
 As of December 31, 2019
(Amounts in millions)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash equivalents$
 $83.1
 $
 $83.1
Short-term investments
 67.6
 
 67.6
Other investments (included in other assets)
 2.8
 
 2.8


(a) Short-term and other investments consist of mutual funds or deposit funds holding primarily term deposits, certificates of deposit and short-term bonds.Thebonds. The Company considers highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of short-term and other investments is determined based on pricing sources for identical instruments in less active markets. The unrealized gains and losses on short–term and other investments still held at the reporting date were immaterial for the three-monththree month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018.

(b) Fair value of derivative instruments determined based on Level 2 inputs including credit ratings and other criteria observable
in the market.

2019.
Other Fair Value Disclosures


As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the carrying amount of the Company's investments in repurchase agreements, guaranteed notes receivable and long-term debt were determined to approximate their fair values based on Level 2 inputs.
The Company also hadmeasures its non-marketable investments at cost, less impairment and adjusts for observable price changes for identical or similar investments of the investee when available. During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, the Company decreased the carrying value of one of its non-marketable investments by $4.7 million due to an estimated decline in its fair value. The reduction in fair value below carrying value was initially identified from a downward revision in the financial projections of the investee that followed the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the absence of quoted market prices, the fair value of the non-marketable investment was measured using Level 3 inputs with reference to the most recent transaction in equity of the investee. Significant inputs into the fair value determination included market multiples primarily related to industry comparable

companies. The write-down of the investment was reflected in other non-operating income/expense. There were no other upward or downward adjustments to non-marketable equity securities that doinvestments and we did not have readily determinable fair values,identify any indicators of impairment on other non-marketable equity investments. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying amount of the non-marketable equity investments was $22.9 million and $27.6 million, respectively.

NOTE 19. Acquisitions and Divestitures

On January 30, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its steering components business R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc. (Sheppard) to Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) for $149.5 million. The transaction is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and is contingent upon the closing of the ZF acquisition of WABCO, which amounted to $25.4 millionis expected in the second quarter of 2020 following receipt of the final regulatory approval from the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation. As the transaction is contingent on the completion of the Merger with ZF, the assets and liabilities of our Sheppard business were not classified as held for sale in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 20192020.
On March 13, 2020, the Company terminated its distribution agreement with Meritor Inc. (Meritor) to serve as the exclusive distributor for a certain range of WABCO Aftermarket products in the U.S. and December 31, 2018.Canada and also its non-exclusive distributor in Mexico, and acquired these rights for cash consideration of $265.0 million. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition with the full amount of consideration allocated to distribution rights and customer-based intangible assets and amortized over useful lives of 7.5 years and 20 years, respectively. Transaction-related costs incurred for the acquisition were immaterial.




Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Executive Overview
    
The worldwide truck and bus, trailer, car and off-highway markets continued to weaken in the first quarter of 2020 due to the slowdown in the global economy which was amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. This economic slowdown affected all regions in which we operate. We partially offset the impact of this deceleration through agile management of our variable cost structure and reduction of discretionary operating expenses.

Our sales for the first quarter of 2020 decreased compared to one year ago by 7.0%20.1% on a reported basis and by 0.8%17.8% excluding foreign currency translation effects. Our sales performance took place in a context of a challenging market where theThe global production of new trucks and buses declined 2.5%shrank by an estimated 24.9% driven by significant decreases in India, down 59.2% and Europe, down 23.1%. The global trailer market also experienced a significant decline, down 25.6% in the production of trailers also decreased 7.3%.

Thefirst quarter. We continued to leverage the WABCO Operating System continued to enable fastdrive swift and flexible responses to majorthese market changes, delivering $10.6 million ofdisruptions and maintained focus on materials and conversion productivity.productivity during the first quarter. We benefit from our flexible operating model and we continue to invest in engineering to ensure the successful execution of the Company's long-term strategy.

Impact of COVID-19

In December 2019, an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in China. Since then, COVID-19 has spread across the globe, including the U.S., Europe and Asia, regions in which the Company operates, and was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. The year over year material cost reduction for this period was limitedimpact of the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated during the first quarter and has reduced customer demand in most geographies. Government-mandated shutdowns across different geographies including India and China have also resulted in reduced production capacity but did not affect our ability to meet customer demands in the first quarter. The Company decreased the carrying value of one of its non-marketable equity investments during the first quarter following a downward revision of the entity's financial outlook and market multiples used to value the investment due to the one-time supplier-related settlementCOVID-19 pandemic. We do not currently expect any impairment on our other long-lived assets including other non-marketable equity investments, goodwill, tangible and intangible assets, and we will continue to monitor this in future periods.

Due to the rapidly evolving nature of $9.1 million ($10.5 million excluding foreign currency translation effects) disclosed last year. Gross materials productivity delivered 4.0%the COVID-19 pandemic and the fluid nature of material savings. Commodity inflation had a negativelocal and national government responses, the Company is not able to predict when customer demand will begin to recover. The ultimate impact of 1.2%, bringing net materials productivitythis pandemic will be dependent on various factors including government responses that may restrict or reduce operational activity and capacity and the speed at which the global economy may recover.

In response to 2.8%the COVID-19 pandemic, many jurisdictions have implemented legislation or measures which the Company is in the process of evaluating or currently implementing to improve liquidity including, but not limited to, the deferral of income tax and payroll tax payments, payroll tax credits, refunds of value added taxes and government co-funding of wages for the first quarter of 2019. Conversion productivity represented 6.7% for the first quarter of 2019, a continued solid performance for us.reduced

hour programs. The top line decrease of $70.4 million ($7.6 million excluding foreign currency translation effects) translated into a decrease of net income attributableCompany has proactively taken measures to Company of $16.5 million ($11.4 million excluding foreign currency translation effects). This decrease was primarily driven by several factors which, despite a flexible reactionadjust its activities in affected regions to the changing market environment, contributed $20.9 million ($23.2 million excluding foreign currency translation effects)level of higher costs for the current period: last year's one-time supplier-related settlement, increased restructuring expenses to adjust our workforce to the changing market environment, implementation costs for our new global headquarters in Switzerland,demand as well as implemented decisive actions to reduce the level of expenses incurredand capital expenditures while securing our technology leadership. The Company will leverage its flexible and lean operating model to adopt its variable costs structure as necessary in relationorder to respond to future changes in the sell-side M&A activity discussed below. These higher costs were partially offset by an improved tax rate for the quarter.market environment.


As previously announced, onAcquisitions and Divestitures

On March 28, 2019, WABCO entered into an Agreement (the Merger Agreement) and Plan of Merger with ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF), a stock corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Verona Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ZF, pursuant to which ZF will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of WABCO common stock (the Merger). ConsummationThe Merger Agreement was adopted by WABCO’s shareholders at the June 27, 2019 special meeting of shareholders, whereby holders representing 68.4% of the Company’s outstanding shares voted in favor of adopting the Merger Agreement. All approvals from regulatory authorities required to close the Merger have been received with the exception of the Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The consummation of the Merger isremains subject to approval by WABCO’s shareholders, customary closing conditions and the remaining regulatory approvals.

approval from the Chinese SAMR. The Company suspended its share repurchase program dueexpects that the Merger will close in the second quarter of 2020 when this final regulatory clearance is anticipated to be received.

In connection with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice's review of the Merger and pursuant to the pendingsettlement order approved by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, WABCO is divesting the Company's steering components business, R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc., for which the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell on January 30, 2020. The closing of the divestiture is subject to the consummation of the Merger and we do not expect to reinstate the program this year. The Company’s guidance for 2019, communicated on February 15, 2019, assumed thatother customary closing conditions.

On March 13, 2020, the Company would continueterminated its share repurchase program through 2019.distribution agreement with Meritor Inc. (Meritor) to serve as the exclusive distributor for a certain range of WABCO Aftermarket products in the U.S. and Canada and also its non-exclusive distributor in Mexico, and acquired these rights for $265.0 million. The suspension of the share repurchase program will negatively impact the Company’s earnings per share performance however, duepurchase price was paid in cash and resulted in an increase to the pending Merger, the Company will not be updating its guidance.intangible assets balance.


Results of Operations
Approximately 76%79% of our sales are outside the United States, and therefore changes in exchange rates can have a significant impact on the reported results of our operations, which are presented in U.S. dollars. Quarter-over-quarter changes in sales, cost of sales, gross profit and expenses for 20192020 compared with 20182019 are presented both with and without the effects of foreign currency translation. Changes in sales, cost of sales, gross profit and expenses excluding foreign exchange effects are calculated using current year sales, cost of sales, gross profit and expenses translated at prior year exchange rates. Presenting changes in sales, cost of sales, gross profit and expenses excluding the effects of foreign currency translation is not in conformity with U.S. GAAP, but management analyzes the data in this manner because it is useful to us in understanding the operating performance of our business. We believe this data is also useful to shareholders for the same reason. The changes in sales, cost of sales, gross profit and expenses excluding the effects of foreign exchange translation are not meant to be a substitute for measurements prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, nor to be considered in isolation.








First Quarter Results of Operations for 20192020 Compared with 20182019
Three Months Ended March 31, 
Excluding foreign
exchange translation *
Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
Excluding foreign
exchange translation *
(Amounts in millions)2019 2018 
% change
reported
 
2019
adjusted
amount
 
% change
adjusted
2020 2019 
% change
reported
 
2020
adjusted
amount
 
% change
adjusted
Sales$932.9
 $1,003.3
 (7.0)% $995.7
 (0.8)%$745.7
 $932.9
 (20.1)% $767.3
 (17.8)%
Cost of sales660.0
 694.3
 (4.9)% 703.9
 1.4 %533.8
 660.0
 (19.1)% 549.1
 (16.8)%
Gross profit272.9
 309.0
 (11.7)% 291.8
 (5.6)%211.9
 272.9
 (22.4)% 218.2
 (20.0)%
                  
Operating expenses167.7
 162.0
 3.5 % 179.4
 10.7 %165.2
 167.7
 (1.5)% 169.5
 1.1 %
Other non-operating expense, net(5.9) (11.4) (48.2)% (7.2) (36.8)%(12.3) (5.9) 108.5 % (12.6) 113.6 %
Interest income/(expense) net0.1
 (3.0) (103.3)% 0.2
 (106.7)%
Income tax expense12.1
 26.3
 (54.0)% 12.8
 (51.3)%7.4
 12.1
 (38.8)% 7.8
 (35.5)%


*Amounts translated using average exchange rates for the three month period ended March 31, 20182019

Sales


Our sales for the first quarter of 20192020 were $932.9$745.7 million, a decrease of 7.0% (0.8%20.1% (17.8% excluding foreign currency translation effects) from $1,003.3$932.9 million in 2018. Our sales performance took place in the context2019, as a result of a challenging environment which saw declinesfurther deceleration in the global production of new truckstruck and buses, trailersbus and trailer markets as well as passenger cars.an economic slowdown in all our key regions in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Total sales in Europe, our largest market, decreased 7.9% (increased 0.2%17.3% (14.8% excluding foreign currency translation effects) for the first quarter of 2019, despite a 1.8% decrease in the production of new trucks and buses. Our sales to truck and bus OEMs declined 7.9% (0.2% excluding foreign currency translation effects), nicely outperforming the production of trucks and buses. In addition our sales to trailer customers grew despite a decrease in trailer production, and we realized strong growth to off-highway customers.

Total sales in North America increased 4.4% (5.4% excluding foreign currency translation effects) driven by a market growth of 9.2%2020 . Our sales to truck and bus OEMs increased 11.2% (12.6%also declined 21.7% (19.9% excluding foreign currency translation effects) following the downturn in the production of new truck and buses of 23.1% year over year in the first quarter. We were able to outperform the declining market by increasing penetration of AMT, Air Disc Brake, ADAS and the ramp up of the E-APU technology. The production of trailers in Europe dropped by 27.2% year over year, however our sales were down 18.2% (15.5% excluding foreign currency translation effects), outperforming once again thethis market. However, the sales to off-highway and car customers declined following a strong decline in their markets.


Total sales in SouthNorth America increased 5.9% (21.9%decreased 25.0% (24.7% excluding foreign currency translation effects), despite a decrease in truck and bus production of 3.6%. Our sales to truck and bus OEMs decreased by 1.3% (increased 12.9%27.9% (27.6% excluding foreign currency translation effects) slightly below the truck and bus market of 25.6%. We outperformedOur sales in car and off-highway markets saw a steep year over year decline driven by the market duelower car demand, decelerated by the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Total sales in South America decreased 8.4% (increased 6.1% excluding foreign currency translation effects) while the truck and bus production remained flat. Our sales to a share of market gain in braking controls at a global OEM.truck and bus OEMs decreased by 9.9% (increased 3.3% excluding foreign currency translation effects), outperforming this market.


Total sales in Asia decreased 16.3% (10.8%24.1% (22.4% excluding foreign currency translation effects) compared to an estimated 5.5%26.6% decrease in new vehicle production in the region.

Total sales in China decreased 15.6% (10.5%17.5% (14.7% excluding foreign currency translation effects). Our sales to truck and bus OEMs declined by 11.5% (6.1%10.5% (13.6% excluding foreign currency translation effects) primarily drivenwhile the production of new trucks and buses decreased by 19.7%. The outperformance in the decline in truck and bus productionsales in China was driven primarily by a one-time order for EBS with ESC and ECAS package for a bus customer and increased penetration of 2.5% as well as by continuing pricing pressure. ADAS.

Total sales in India decreased 24.9% (17.7%50.8% (49.9% excluding foreign currency translation effects) driven by the 17.3%a 59.2% decrease in the production of new trucks and buses.vehicle production. Our sales to truck and bus OEMs declined by 27.8% (20.9%59.8% (60.5% excluding foreign currency translation effects). We continue to benefit from, inline with the outperformance initiatives launched in prior quarters but those impacts were offset by a negative mix from a decline in the production of multi-axle vehicles while the production of twin-axle vehicles which typically have lower content per vehicle increased. market trend.

Total sales in Korea decreased 4.0% (increased 1.7%13.3% (9.2% excluding foreign currency translation effects) while, outperforming the truckproduction of trucks and bus production increased 4.2%buses which decreased 27.0%. Our sales to truck and bus OEMs grew by 26.5% (34.9%0.7% (decreased 3.2% excluding foreign currency translation effects) following, with this outperformance being driven by the ramp up for a favorable vehicle model mix, offset bynew platform launch at a decrease in aftermarket as dealers reduce stock levels in a depressed market environment.major OEM. Sales in Japan decreased 2.8% (1.1%increased 0.9% (decreased 0.2% excluding foreign currency translation effects) compared to a decrease in truck and bus production of 0.8%.3.4% supported by a favorable model mix and a share of market gain in braking controls at a major OEM.


WABCO's aftermarket sales, included in the geographic numbers provided above, decreased 5.5% (increased 1.2%14.5% (11.8% excluding foreign currency translation effects) in the first quarter of 2019. We realized strong growth2020, driven by the reduction in North America, South America and Middle Eastthe usage of 9.2%, 0.9% and 29.5%, respectively (9.3%, 17.0% and 39.8% excluding foreign currency translation effects, respectively). This was partially offsetcommercial vehicles due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our aftermarket sales in Europe in the first quarter of 2020 declined by a 9.3% decline (2.0%13.1% (10.7% excluding foreign currency translation effects) and in our main market

North America of Western Europe following the mild winter conditions this year and a 37.0% (33.9%27.8% (27.6% excluding foreign currency translation effects) decline in South Korea as dealers reduce stock levels inon a depressed market environment.year over year basis. 


Cost of Sales and Gross Profit


(Amounts in millions)Cost of Sales Gross Profit
Cost of sales / gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2019$660.0
 $272.9
    
Increase/(decrease) due to:   
Sales pricing, volume and mix 
(165.5)
Cost of materials(110.8)
110.8
Cost of manufacturing workforce(4.6)
4.6
Streamlining costs1.2

(1.2)
Warranty accruals5.0
 (5.0)
Foreign exchange translational effects(15.2) (6.4)
Other(1.7)
1.7
Net decrease(126.1) (61.0)
    
Cost of sales / gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2020$533.8
 $211.9

Within cost of sales, our largest expense is material costs, which mainly represents the purchase of components and parts. The lower materials cost is primarily due to lower volume as a result of the decrease in sales levels. Our continued focus on productivity generated 6.7% of production and conversion cost savings, as well as 4.0% of gross material savings and 2.8% of net materials productivity for the first quarter of 2019.also contributed to this decrease in materials cost. Management uses conversion and materialsmaterial productivity as one of the internal measures of our cost reduction efforts.


(Amounts in millions)Cost of Sales Gross Profit
Cost of sales / gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2018$694.3
 $309.0
    
Increase/(decrease) due to:   
Sales price reductions

(11.7)
Sales price reductions as % of sales




(1.2)%
Volume, mix and absorption6.0

(1.8)
Material productivity(10.7)
10.7
One-time supplier-related settlement in 201810.5
 (10.5)
Conversion productivity(10.4)
10.4
Labor inflation6.3

(6.3)
Streamlining costs2.0

(2.0)
Foreign exchange effects (1)
(51.2)
(11.7)
Other(2)
13.2

(13.2)
Net increase(34.3) (36.1)
    
Cost of sales / gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2019$660.0
 $272.9

(1) Foreign exchange effects include both translational and transactional effects.
(2)Includes increased depreciationsThe decrease in gross profit is mainly driven by lower sales volumes, as well as U.S. tariffs imposed on imports.sales price reductions of approximately 1.0%. These decreases were partially offset by reduced costs as discussed above.


Operating Expenses


Operating expenses include selling and administrative expenses, product engineering expenses and other operating expenses.


(Amounts in millions)  
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018$162.0
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019$167.7
  
Increase/(decrease) due to:  
Labor inflation5.8
3.8
Sell-side M&A activity4.1
Employee-related costs0.6
Headquarters relocation costs1.8
Acquisition-related costs1.2
Employee and stock compensation costs(1.8)
Streamlining expenses4.8
(0.4)
Foreign exchange translation(11.7)(4.3)
Investments net of savings0.3
Net increase5.7
Other(1.0)
Net decrease(2.5)
  
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019$167.7
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020$165.2



Acquisition-related costs comprise primarily of legal and financial advisory fees related to the Merger and the divestiture of Sheppard, as well as ramp-up costs incurred for the acquisition of distribution rights from Meritor.


Other non-operating expense, net


Other non-operating expense, net decreasedexpenses increased by $5.5$6.4 million tofrom $5.9 million for the first quarter of 2019 as compared to $11.4$12.3 million for the first quarter of 2018,2020. This increase is primarily driven by the sale of short-term investments where net gains on short term investments in 2019, as well as unfavorable foreign exchange revaluation impactswere realized in the first quarter of 2018.

Interest income/(expense), net

Interest income/(expense), net increased by $3.12019 but not in 2020, as well as a downward fair value adjustment to a non-marketable equity investment of $4.7 million to an income of $0.1 million forin the first quarter of 2019 as compared to an expense of $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2018, as a result of lower interest expense due to the prepayment of the Senior USD Notes in the second quarter of 2018, as discussed in Note 10 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.2020.

Income Taxes


The income tax expense for the first quarter of 20192020 was $7.4 million on pre-tax income of $34.8 million before adjusting for noncontrolling interest, compared with an income tax expense of $12.1 million on pre-tax income of $100.0 million before adjusting for noncontrolling interest compared with an income tax expense of $26.3 million on pre-tax income of $133.0 million before adjusting for noncontrolling interest in the first quarter of 2018.2019. The changedecrease in income tax expense for this period is primarily the result of lower pre-taxpretax income andduring the first quarter of 2020, partially offset by discrete tax benefits during the first quarter of 2019 the most significantrelated to reversal of which is a deferred tax liability of $6.5 million discrete tax benefitfor earnings not permanently reinvested, $1.1 million related to a change in a permanent reinvestment assertion with respectamended state income tax filings, and $1.3 million related to WABCO INDIA.vested stock awards.


On February 14, 2019, the General Court of the European Union (the General Court) issued a judgment annulling a European Commission decision which had previously declared the Belgium Excess Profit Ruling (EPR) regime as illegal and incompatible with European State Aid law. The General Court ruled that the European Commission had wrongly considered that the Belgian provisions allowing tax exemptions of multinational companies’ excess profit granted by means of rulings could constitute an illegal state aid scheme. The European Commission can and we expect will appeal that decision. In the eventOn April 24, 2019, the European Commission decides not to appeal it still has the possibility to take an individual State Aid decision against each companyappealed that benefited from the EPR regime. The annulment ofdecision. On September 16, 2019, the European Commission decision; however, will resultannounced that they opened separate in-depth investigations to assess whether excess profit rulings granted by Belgium to thirty-nine multinational companies (including WABCO) gave those companies an unfair advantage over their competitors, in Belgium stoppingbreach of European Union State aid rules. During the recoverythree months ended March 31, 2020, there were no further developments on the European Commission appeal of the tax deemed to be illegal state aid from all beneficiaries, even in the event of an appeal, thus leading to a cash tax benefit for the Company as we will be able to utilize Belgium NOLs against a current year tax liability.General Court decision nor separate in-depth investigations into excess profit rulings. At March 31, 2019,2020, the Company maintained a tax reserve of $31.7$29.6 million pending further European Court developments regarding European Union State Aid cases.

When we provided guidance for 2019, our projected results assumed an 18% effective tax rate for 2019, driven in part by the establishment of a regulated insurance company to better manage our unfunded pension liabilities. Due to the pending Merger, this initiative has been suspended. We continue to anticipate an annual effective tax rate below 20% due to other tax savings and initiatives that the Company is anticipating in 2019.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


The Company’s cash generation in the first quarter is typicallywas affected by the build-up of working capitaloverall slowdown in the economy as well as the pay-out of cash incentive programs.  Inprograms related to 2019. During the first quarter of 2019, these effects were further strengthened by a temporary increase2020, we continued to focus on our collections from customers to efficiently manage our working capital. Our collection efforts did not fully offset the impact of reduced customer demand in the levelfirst quarter, resulting in net cash used by operating activities of working capital$12.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 compared to cash provided by operating activities of $58.8 million in certain regionsthe prior year.

As discussed above, the COVID-19 pandemic may temporarily affect the Company's cash generation as we adjust to a new operational environment. Our sources of financing include cash flows from operations, cash and cash equivalents, and our revolving credit facility which remains committed until 2024. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $615.3 million as well as by the timing$600 million in unused lines under our revolving credit facility that is available for general corporate purposes. We have implemented actions to reduce our level of operating expenses and capital expenditures, and continue to evaluate all aspects of our investments in property, plantspending. We are not dependent upon any one source of financing and equipment.  Duringwe believe that our current liquidity position, along with the quarter wecombination of funding sources available to us, will continue to provide us with adequate liquidity to support our operating activities and cash commitments for investing and financing activities. We also suspended our share repurchase program due to the pending Merger. Wecurrently do not expect to reinstate the share repurchase program this year.anticipate difficulties in maintaining compliance with our debt covenants.
Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20192020


Operating activities - Net cash providedused by operating activities was $58.8 million and $89.0$12.1 million for the first three months of 20192020 compared to net cash provided of $58.8 million for 2019. Cash used by operating activities for the first three months of 2020 consisted primarily of net income including noncontrolling interests of $27.4 million, increased by $52.8 million for non-cash charges mainly composed of depreciation and 2018, respectively. amortization, pension and post-retirement benefit expenses, deferred income tax benefit, change in fair value of non-marketable equity securities, stock compensation and non-cash interest expense and debt issuance cost amortization. This was offset by $92.3 million related to changes in operating assets and liabilities including $79.2 million related to increases in inventory, $19.7 million for guaranteed notes receivable, $1.4 million of payments made related to the Merger, as well as post-retirement benefit payments.

Cash flow from operating activities for the first three months of 2019 consisted primarily of net income including noncontrolling interests of $87.9 million, increased by $47.5 million for non-cash charges mainly composed of depreciation and amortization, pension and post-retirement benefit expenses, deferred income tax benefit, foreign currency effects on changeschange in monetary assets/liabilitiesfair value of non-marketable equity securities, stock compensation and stock compensation.non-cash interest expense and debt issuance cost amortization. This was partially offset by $76.6 million related to changes in operating assets and liabilities as well as pension contributions.


Cash flow from operatingInvesting activities - Net cash used for investing activities amounted to $302.2 million in the first three months of 2018 consisted primarily of net income including noncontrolling interests of $106.7 million, increased by $69.0 million for non-cash charges mainly composed of depreciation and amortization, pension and post-retirement benefit expenses, foreign currency effects on changes in monetary assets/liabilities, debt

issuance cost amortization and stock compensation. This was partially offset by $86.7 million related to changes in operating assets and liabilities as well as pension contributions.

Investing activities - Net cash used in investing activities amounted2020 compared to $10.1 million in the first three months of 2019 compared to $144.2 million2019. The increase in the first three months of 2018.cash used for investing activities is primarily due to $265.0 million paid to reacquire the exclusive distribution rights from Meritor for WABCO aftermarket products in the United States and Canada.


Capital expenditures in property, plant and equipment wasamounted to $33.8 million and $39.1 million in 2020 and $19.3 million in 2019, and 2018, respectively. This increase is primarily driven by the timing of investments compared to prior year. On a full year basis, we expect capital expenditures to be slightly abovebelow last year's level.

level due to reduced capital spending in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from capital expenditures in tooling, equipment and software, we had investing cash flows related to our investments and redemptions in repurchase agreements and short-term investments as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
(Amounts in millions)Repurchase Agreements Short-term Investments Total Repurchase Agreements Short-term Investments TotalRepurchase Agreements Short-term Investments Total Repurchase Agreements Short-term Investments Total
Investments$113.3
 $154.6
 $267.9
 $
 $174.6
 $174.6
$
 $155.3
 $155.3
 $113.3
 $154.6
 $267.9
Sales and redemptions142.2
 156.4
 298.6
 30.5
 27.6
 58.1

 153.1
 153.1
 142.2
 156.4
 298.6
Net cash received/(invested)$28.9
 $1.8
 $30.7
 $30.5
 $(147.0) $(116.5)$
 $(2.2) $(2.2) $28.9
 $1.8
 $30.7


Financing activities - Net cash providedused by financing activities amounted to $51.9$5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 compared to net cash usedprovided by financing activities of $66.5$51.9 million for the first three months of 2018.2019. The cash providedused by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is primarily related to payments of employee taxes withheld on equity award vestings and dividends to noncontrolling interests, partially offset by proceeds from stock option exercises. In 2019, the cash provided by financing activities primarily results from the net borrowings of short-termshort term debt under the revolving credit facilities of $85.2 million, partially offset by the shares we repurchased for a total amount of $30.6 million. The Company suspended its share repurchase program during the first quarter of 2019 due to the pending Merger and we do not expect to reinstate the share repurchase program this year.

In 2018, the cash used by financing activities mainly related to the repayment of our revolving credit facilities for $398.9 million, as well as to the shares we repurchased for an amount of $30.7 million, partially offset by cash receipts from our new long term loans (the Schuldschein Loans) for $368.5 million.
Schuldschein Loans


On March 22, 2018, the Company entered through a European subsidiary into a series of six individual senior unsecured loan agreements with an aggregate principal amount of €300.0 million, as follows:
(Amounts in millions)Face value CouponMaturity date
Fixed rate term loan - Series A10.0
 0.85%March 31, 2021
Fixed rate term loan - Series B60.0
 1.15%March 31, 2022
Fixed rate term loan - Series C80.0
 1.43%March 31, 2023
Floating rate term loan - Series A50.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 80 bpsMarch 31, 2021
Floating rate term loan - Series B60.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 90 bpsMarch 31, 2022
Floating rate term loan - Series C40.0
 6-month EURIBOR plus 100 bpsMarch 31, 2023
 300.0
   
EUR Senior Notes (EUR and USD)


On November 15, 2016, the Company issued €440.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, comprised of €190 million of 0.84% senior unsecured notes due 2023, €80 million of 1.20% senior unsecured notes due 2026 and €170 million of 1.36% senior unsecured notes due 2028. The Company paid $1.4 million of debt issuance costs in connection with these senior unsecured notes. Interest on these notes is payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 of each year, and commenced on July 1, 2017.

On June 25, 2015, the Company issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, comprised of $150 million of 2.83% senior unsecured notes due 2022, $200 million of 3.08% senior unsecured notes due 2025 and $150 million

of 3.18% senior unsecured notes due 2027. The Company paid $2.1 million of debt issuance costs in connection with these senior unsecured notes.

The proceeds from the Senior Notessenior notes were utilized to repay outstanding balances on the revolving credit facilities, fund our share repurchase program, finance acquisitions and meet general financing requirements.

On April 30, 2018, the Company prepaid the outstanding principal amount of $500.0 million on the Senior USD Notes, and recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $2.3 million net of taxes, of which the pretax amount, $2.6 million, was included in other non-operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations
Credit Facilities
    
Effective June 28, 2018, the Company amended its existing multi–currency unsecured revolving credit facility, increasing the maximum principal amount of borrowings under the facility from $400 million (the 2015 Facility) to $600 million (the 2018 Facility), with an option to increase up to an additional $250.0$250 million. The 2018 Facility also extendsextended the previous scheduled maturity date of September 30, 2022 for the 2015 Facilityour revolving credit facility to June 28, 2023, subject to two one–year extension options.The Company also repaidoptions of which the outstanding principal and interest under the 2015 Facilityfirst one was exercised on the effective date of the 2018 Facility.May 28, 2019

Concurrent with entering intoand extended the 2018 Facility, the Company also terminated the $100 million multi-currency five-year unsecured revolving credit facility (the 2014 Facility) that was duematurity date to expire on December 17, 2019.

June 28, 2024. Under the 2018 Facility, the Company may borrow, on a revolving basis, loans in an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not in excess of $600.0 million, of which $515.8$600.0 million was available for borrowing at March 31, 2019.2020.


As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, various subsidiaries alsothe Company had otherno additional borrowings from banks totaling $0.4 million, of which $0.3 million was classified as long-term debt. The remaining $0.1 million supports local working capital requirements.banks.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities


The Company designated borrowings under its revolving credit facilities and Senior EUR Notes to partially hedge the foreign currency exposure of its net investment in certain Euro-denominated wholly-owned subsidiaries. As of March 31, 20192020, the Company designated borrowings under the revolving credit facility andits Euro-denominated loans of €515.0€440.0 million ($578.1483.9 million at March 31, 20192020 exchange rates) and €440.0 million ($503.6 million at December 31, 2018 exchange rates) of Euro-denominated loans as hedges of its net investment in these subsidiaries.


For the three month periods ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, the Company recorded a gain of $6.8 million, net of taxes of $1.9 million, and a gain of $8.2 million, net of taxes of $2.3 million, and a loss of $22.5 million, net of taxes of $6.3 million, respectively, in cumulative translation adjustment within AOCI.
As disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K, the Company entered into a distribution agreement with an affiliate of Meritor Inc. (Meritor) to serve as the exclusive distributor for a certain range of WABCO’s Aftermarket products in the U.S. and Canada and its non-exclusive distributor in Mexico. As a result of the Merger Agreement, Meritor now has the option to put these distribution rights to the Company at any time until April 2021 for an exercise price between $225 million and $265 million, based on the earnings of the distribution business.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations


The Company has contractual obligations for debt, operating leases, tax indemnifications, purchase obligations, unfunded pension and post-retirement benefit plans and tax liabilities that were summarized in a table of aggregate contractual obligations for the year ended December 31, 20182019 disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. Subsequent to December 31, 2019, the Company purchased the distribution rights held by Meritor for $265.0 million as discussed in Note 19 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. There have been no other material changes to thosethe contractual obligations of the Company since December 31, 2018 except for the adoption of ASC842 Leases on January 1, 2019 resulting in the recognition of right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities as discussed in Note 11 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.2019.
Information Concerning Forward Looking Statements


Certain of the statements contained in this report (other than the historical financial data and other statements of historical fact), including, without limitation, statements as to management’s expectations and beliefs, are forward-looking statements. These

forward-looking statements were based on various facts and were derived utilizing numerous important assumptions and other important factors, and changes in such facts, assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our future financial performance, financial condition, liquidity, business strategy, projected plans and objectives. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “strategies”, “prospects”, “intends”, “projects”, “estimates”, “continues”, “evaluates”, “forecasts”, “seeks”, “plans”, “goals”, “potential”, “may increase”, “may fluctuate” and similar expression or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward looking in nature and not historical facts. This report includes important information as to risk factors in “Item 1A. Risk Factors”, and “Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. Many important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from management’s expectations, including:
 
the extent, duration and severity of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and related impact on the economy, including the impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations, the demand for our products, and the measures taken by governmental authorities to address the pandemic which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and/or uncertainties;
the actual level of commercial vehicle production in our end-markets;
adverse developments in the business of our key customers;
periodic changes to contingent liabilities;
adverse developments in general business, economic and political conditions or any outbreakpandemic or escalation of hostilities on a national, regional or international basis;
changes in international or U.S. economic conditions, such as inflation, interest rate fluctuations, foreign exchange rate fluctuations or recessions in our markets;
difficulties in international trade caused by geopolitical developments including tariffs, sanctions and the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union;

cybersecurity threats, including the potential misappropriation of assets or sensitive information, corruption of data or operational disruption;
unpredictable difficulties or delays in the development of new product technology;
pricing changes to our products or those of our competitors, and other competitive pressures on pricing and sales;
our ability to receive components and parts from our suppliers of a reasonable quality level or to obtain them at reasonable price levels due to fluctuations in the costs of the underlying raw materials;
our ability to access credit markets or capital markets on a favorable basis or at all;
our ability to service our debt obligations;
changes in the environmental regulations that affect our current and future products;
competition in our existing and future lines of business and the financial resources of competitors;
our failure to comply with regulations and any changes in regulations;
our failure to complete potential future acquisitions, collaborations and cooperations or to realize benefits from completed acquisitions, collaborations and cooperations;
our inability to implement our growth plan;
our ability to service our pension obligations;
the loss of any of our senior management;
difficulties in obtaining or retaining the management and other human resource competencies that we need to achieve our business objectives;
the success of, and costs and savings associated with, our current streamlining initiatives;
labor relations;
our ability to complete and realize the tax benefits associated with certain projects relating to the reorganization of our treasury function;
our ability to mitigate any tax risks, including, but not limited to, those risks associated with changes in legislation, tax audits and the loss of the benefits associated with our tax rulings and incentives in certain jurisdictions;

risks inherent in operating in foreign countries, including exposure to local economic conditions, government regulation, currency restrictions and other restraints, changes in tax laws and rulings, expropriation, political instability and diminished ability to legally enforce our contractual rights;
we may be unable to obtain shareholder approval as required for the Merger;
conditions to the closing of the Merger, including obtaining required regulatory approvals, may not be satisfied or waived on a timely basis or otherwise;
a governmental entity or a regulatory body may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the Merger and may require conditions, limitations or restrictions in connection with such approvals that can adversely affect the anticipated benefits of the proposed Merger or cause the parties to abandon the proposed Merger;
the Merger may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays;
our business may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the Merger or the potential adverse changes to business relationships resulting from the proposed Merger;
legal proceedings that may be initiated related to the Merger and the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the Merger, which may be adverse to us;
we may be adversely affected by other general industry, economic, business and/or competitive factors;
there may be unforeseen events, changes or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement or affect the ability to recognize benefits of the Merger;
risks that the proposed Merger may disrupt current plans and operations and present potential difficulties in employee retention as a result of the Merger;
risks related to diverting management’s attention from WABCO's ongoing business operations; and
there may be other risks to consummation of the Merger, including the risk that the Merger will not be consummated within the expected time period or at all which may affect our business and the price of our common stock.

We undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events unless we are required to do so by law.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates


Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Management believes the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the consolidated financial statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. Readers should also refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Notes 2 and 1617 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 20182019 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for a description of the most significant accounting estimates and policies used in preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results in these areas could differ materially from management’s estimates. ThereAfter consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company calculated its interim income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 based on the actual year-to-date effective tax rate as discussed in Note 14 of Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Aside from this and the adoption of ASC 326 as described in Note 6 of Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, there have been no significant changes in the Company’s assumptions regarding critical accounting estimates during the first three months of 2019.2020.


Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


There were no material changes to the disclosure on this matter for the year ended December 31, 20182019 made in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. While it is not possible at this time to estimate the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our foreign exchange, interest rate and commodity exposures, we do not expect a material overall impact considering the Company's flexible operating model and low level of net debt.




Item 4.Controls and Procedures


The Company has established a Disclosure Controls Committee that assists the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in their evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), Rule 13a-15(e), are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Beginning January 1, 2019, we implemented ASC 842 Leases. We developed new policies and trainings, and enhanced internal controls to ensure we adequately evaluated our contracts and properly assessed the impact of the new accounting standards. These enhancements to our internal controls are not considered significant.


There have been no other changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the Company has not experienced any material impact to internal controls over financial reporting even though most of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Management will continue to assess risks and impacts on internal controls over financial reporting as they arise.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.Legal Proceedings


We may be party to a variety of legal proceedings with respect to environmental related, employee related, product related, and general liability and automotive litigation related matters that arise in the normal course of our business. While the results of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our combined results of operations or financial position. For more information on current legal proceedings, refer to Note 1213 and Note 14 of Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.




Item 1A.Risk Factors


Other than as noted below, there have been no new material risks identified that were not disclosed in the Company’s risk factor disclosure in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.2019.


Our business has been affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic and may be materially and adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

In December 2019, an outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, was reported to have surfaced in China. Since then, COVID-19 has spread across the globe, including the U.S., Europe and Asia, regions in which the Company operates, and was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. The proposed Merger may not be consummated on a timely basis, or atCOVID-19 pandemic has severely restricted the level of global economic activity. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments across multiple countries in which the Company operates have taken actions to protect the safety and health of individuals, and to financially support companies and industries during the crisis. However, the local, national and international response to the virus remains fluid and uncertain. Governments in many countries have also initiated actions to relaunch economic activity as soon as the pandemic is under control in their countries although the timing of any return to normalized levels of economic activity remains uncertain.

As disclosed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations,” an economic slowdown began during the first quarter, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that impacted our sales in the truck and bus and trailer markets in all of our key regions, and the failurereduced usage of commercial vehicles during the quarter as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic reduced our aftermarket sales as well. While it is not possible at this time to closeestimate the impact that COVID-19 could have on our business, the continued spread of COVID-19 and the measures taken by governmental authorities worldwide has resulted in reduced customer demand, and disrupted the manufacture and sale of our products. In response to reduced customer demand, we have furloughed employees and temporarily reduced the shifts at several of our facilities. If the COVID-19 pandemic continues for an extended period of time, we may experience disruptions to our supply chain and the availability of shipping and distribution channels, and there may be further declines in customer demand for our products. The extent to which COVID-19 could impact our business depends on future developments which that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted and are outside of our control, including new information which may quickly emerge concerning the severity of the virus, the scope of the outbreak and the actions to contain the virus or delaystreat its impact, among others.

Potential effects of COVID-19 and other similar pandemics (some of which we have already begun to experience) may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reduced investor confidence, instability in closing the Merger couldcredit and financial markets, volatile corporate profits, and reduced business and consumer spending, which may adversely affect our business, financial results and stock price.

As previously announced, on March 28, 2019, WABCO entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement) with ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF),operations by reducing our sales, margins and/or net income as a stock corporation organized and existing under the lawsresult of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Verona Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of ZF, pursuant to which ZF will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of WABCO common stock (the Merger). We can provide no assurance that the Merger will be consummatedslowdown in customer orders or consummatedorder cancellations. In addition, volatility in the timeframe financial markets could increase the cost of capital and/or manner currently anticipated. The Merger is subject to a number of conditions including the approval of our shareholders and receipt of regulatory approvals, which are not within our control. There can be no assurance as to when, or if, the conditions to closing of the Merger will be satisfied or waived or that other events will not intervene to delay the Merger or resultlimit its availability;

Economic uncertainty in the termination ofglobal markets which could make it difficult for our customers, suppliers and the Merger Agreement.

Any delay in closing or a failureCompany to closeaccurately forecast and plan future business activities, and could have a negativethus impact onthe demand and supply for our business, financial results and stock priceproducts as well as our relationships withability to ensure our customers, suppliersmanufacturing ability and capacity;

Governmental actions that may require or continue to require full or partial shutdowns which could restrict our employees engaged in production and a negativedistribution facilities from coming to work or require us to close our manufacturing facilities, and thus prevent us from being able to meet our customer demands. Such governmental actions could also impact on our ability to pursue alternative strategic transactions and/ormaintain our ability to implement alternative business plans. Ifworkforce at the Merger Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, we may belevels required to pay ZF a termination fee of $211 million.

Ourproperly manage our business and financial results could be adversely impacted during the pendency of the Merger.operational risks;


The Merger may cause disruptionspotential to further weaken the financial position of some of our business or business relationships and create uncertaintycustomers. If circumstances surrounding our ongoing business operations, whichcustomers’ financial capabilities were to deteriorate, write-downs or write-offs could negatively affect our operating results and, if large, could have ana material adverse impacteffect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, regardless of whether the Merger is completed, including as a result of the following (all of which could be exacerbated by a delay in consummation of the Merger):flow.


matters relating to the Merger may require substantial commitments of time and effort by our management, which could divert employees' attention away from the day-to-day operations of our business;
our employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles with us, which may adversely affect our ability to hire, retain and motivate key personnel and other employees;
customers, suppliers, strategic partners or other third parties that we maintain business relationships with may experience uncertainty prior to the closing of the Merger and seek alternative relationships with other third parties or seek to terminate or re-negotiate their relationships with us; and
the Merger Agreement restricts us from engaging in certain actions without the consent of ZF, which could delay or prevent us from realizing certain business opportunities or taking certain actions with respect to our operations that WABCO would otherwise take.

In addition, we have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant costs, expenses, and fees for professional services and other transaction costs in connection with the Merger, and we are required to pay many of these costs regardless of whether or not the Merger is consummated.

We could also be subject to litigation related to failure to close the Merger or to enforce our obligations under the Merger Agreement.

The Merger Agreement contains provisions that could discourage or deter a potential competing acquirer that might be willing to pay more to make an acquisition proposal or an offer or proposal that could reasonably be expected to lead to an acquisition proposal.

Under the Merger Agreement, we are generally not permitted to solicit or discuss acquisition proposals with third parties,
subject to certain exceptions. Further, subject to limited exceptions, the Merger Agreement contains restrictions on our ability to pursue an acquisition proposal or an offer or proposal that could reasonably be expected to lead to an acquisition proposal and, in specified circumstances, could require us to pay ZF a termination fee of $211 million. Such restrictions may discourage or deter a third party that may be willing to pay more than ZF for our common stock from considering or proposing an acquisition proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event will the termination fee be paid to ZF more than once.

Regulatory authorities may enjoin consummation of the Merger or seek divestitures of certain interests and assets in connection with the Merger.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, WABCO and ZF have agreed to use their respective reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable laws and regulations to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, including obtaining any requisite approvals, subject to certain specified limitations under the Merger Agreement. This includes using reasonable best efforts to obtain all requisite approvals, clearances, orders, decisions, decrees or authorizations or expirations of any waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended and from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and each member agency thereof acting in such capacity under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. The Merger is also conditioned upon receipt of certain foreign approvals.

We cannot assure you that these regulatory clearances and approvals will be timely obtained or obtained at all, or that the granting of these regulatory clearances and approvals will not involve the imposition of additional conditions on the closing of the Merger including the requirement to divest assets. In furtherance thereof, pursuant to the Merger Agreement, WABCO and ZF have also agreed to work together and use their respective reasonable best efforts to cause WABCO to divest certain interests and assets. ZF has agreed, subject to certain exceptions, to make divestitures and take remedial actions required by regulators so long as such actions do not result in a material adverse effect on the combined company, after giving effect to the Merger. ZF is not required to divest a portion of, or certain assets primarily related to, specific product lines or business divisions.

The delay or failure to obtain regulatory approvals or the imposition of conditions to obtain regulatory approvals could result in a delay or failure to close the Merger or a termination of the Merger Agreement.



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


On December 7, 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of common stock for an amount of $600.0 million through December 31, 2020. A summaryAs of March 31, 2020 the Company has $569.4 million remaining under this repurchase authorization. There was no repurchase activity for the first three months of 2019 is2020 as follows:the Company has suspended its share repurchase program due to the pending Merger.


ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)Average price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (a)Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (a)
      
Total through December 31, 2018 3,511,454
$119.603,511,454
$0
      
January 1 - January 31 208,000
$111.53208,000
$576,800,982
February 1 - February 28 64,000
$115.6264,000
$569,401,085
March 1 - March 31 
-
$569,401,085
Total first quarter 272,000
$112.50272,000
$569,401,085
      
Total through March 31, 2019 3,783,454
$119.093,783,454
$569,401,085

(a)Relates to the approved share repurchase program as discussed above.

All share repurchases were effected in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act.







Item 6.Exhibits


Exhibit
No.
Description
2.1
3.1
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101
The following financial information from WABCO Holdings Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2019,2020, filed with the SEC on April 26, 2019,May 1, 2020, formatted in ExtensibleInline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)(iXBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.



SIGNATURE
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.
 
 
WABCO HOLDINGS INC.
 
/S/    SEAN DEASON
Sean Deason
Chief Financial Officer &and Controller
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
April 26, 2019May 1, 2020




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