UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
______________________
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported):February 4, 2015
Regal-Beloit Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin                    1-7283                    39-0875718    
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511-6254
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip code)
(608) 364-8800
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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This Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to amend the Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Initial 8-K”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 4, 2015 by Regal Beloit Corporation (the “Company”) to include the financial information referred to in Item 9.01(a) and (b) with respect to the Company’s acquisition of the Power Transmission Solutions business (“PTS”) of Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) on January 30, 2015.  The Company hereby amends Item 9.01 of the Initial 8-K to provide in its entirety as follows:






Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(a) Financial statements of business acquired

The audited financial statements of PTS as of September 30, 2014 and for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and the consent of independent auditors are filed as Exhibits 99.2 and 23.1 hereto, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein.

(b) Pro forma financial information

On January 30, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of PTS.  The following pro forma financial statements are filed as Exhibit 99.3 hereto and are incorporated by reference herein:

1) Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Year Ended December 28, 2013 and the nine months ended September 27, 2014.

2) Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheet as of September 27, 2014.

3) Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements.

        
(c) Not Applicable

(d) Exhibits. The following are being filed herewith:

2.1 Amended and Restated Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 30, 2015, by and among Regal Beloit Corporation and Emerson Electric Co.*

10.1 Credit Agreement, dated as of January 30, 2015, by and among Regal Beloit Corporation, certain of its subsidiaries, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the lenders named therein.*
 
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm of PTS.
 
99.1 News Release of Regal Beloit Corporation, dated February 2, 2015.*

99.2 Audited financial statements of PTS as of September 30, 2014 and for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

99.3  Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements.
 
________
 
*Previously filed






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION


Date: April 16, 2015     By: /s/ Peter C. Underwood                
Peter C. Underwood
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary







REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION
EXHIBIT INDEX to AMENDEMENT No. 1 to CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K DATED APRIL 16, 2015

Exhibit Number
 
Exhibit Description
2.1
 
Amended and Restated Asset and Stock Repurchase Agreement dated as of January 30, 2015, by and between Regal Beloit Corporation and Emerson Electric Co.* **
10.1
 
Credit Agreement, dated as of January 30, 2015, by and among Regal Beloit Corporation, certain of its subsidiaries, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the lenders named therein.*
23.1
 
Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
99.1
 
News Release of Regal Beloit Corporation, dated February 2, 2015.*
99.2
 
Audited financial statements of PTS as of September 30, 2014 and for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
99.3
 
Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements.

________
 
*Previously filed
**Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K, the registrant agrees to furnish, supplementally, a copy of any omitted schedule to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.







Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333‑84779, 333‑110061, 333‑142743, 333-155298, 333-176283, and 333-193414) on Form S-8, the registration statement (No. 333-177908) on Form S-3, and the registration statement (No. 333-165270) on Form S-4 of Regal Beloit Corporation of our report dated December 15, 2014, with respect to the consolidated and combined balance sheets of Power Transmission Solutions (a business unit of Emerson Electric Co.) as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated and combined statements of earnings and comprehensive income, invested equity and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended September 30, 2014, which report appears in the Form 8‑K/A of Regal Beloit Corporation dated April 16, 2015.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Cincinnati, Ohio
April 16, 2015






POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS
A Business Unit of Emerson Electric Co.
(Carved-Out Operation of Emerson Electric Co.)
Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
September 30, 2014 and 2013
(With Independent Auditor's Report Thereon)




POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS

Table of Contents

Independent Auditor's Report                                            1
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income                        2
Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets                                        3
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Invested Equity                                4
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows                                5
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements                             6-17




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
Emerson Electric Co.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated and combined balance sheets of Power Transmission Solutions (a business unit of Emerson Electric Co.) (the “Business”) as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated and combined statements of earnings and comprehensive income, invested equity and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended September 30, 2014. These consolidated and combined financial statements are the responsibility of Emerson Electric Co.’s (the “Company”) management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated and combined financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Business is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Business’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated and combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Power Transmission Solutions as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended September 30, 2014 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Cincinnati, Ohio
December 15, 2014






Consolidated and Combined Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income
POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS
Years ended September 30
(Dollars in thousands)

 
 
2013
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
616,928

 
$
607,337

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
 
403,012

 
389,845

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
116,544

 
117,623

Other deductions (income), net
 
21,246

 
14,326

Interest income, net
 
(3,899
)
 
(4,111
)
Earnings before income taxes
 
80,025

 
89,654

Income taxes
 
27,562

 
28,621

Net earnings
 
$
52,463

 
$
61,033

 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
 
$
52,463

 
$
61,033

Foreign currency translation
 
12,299

 
(21,612
)
Pension, net of tax, 2013 $(2,920); 2014, $573
 
5,422

 
(1,064
)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax: 2013, $162; 2014, $(67)
 
(276
)
 
114

Total comprehensive income
 
$
69,908

 
$
38,471

 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.






Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets
POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS
September 30
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2013
 
2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
90,624

 
$
100,741

Trade receivables, less allowances of $296 in 2013 and $434 in 2014
93,954

 
88,646

Inventories:
 
 
 
    Finished products
37,913

 
37,187

    Raw material and work in process
45,407

 
47,804

Total inventories, less obsolescence reserves of $5,743 in 2013 and $6,269 in 2014
83,320

 
84,991

Deferred income taxes
8,050

 
9,033

Other current assets
2,722

 
3,356

Total current assets
278,670

 
286,767

 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
Land
9,647

 
10,258

Buildings
111,416

 
113,722

Machinery and equipment
331,379

 
269,099

Construction in progress
3,538

 
3,026

 
455,980

 
396,105

Less: Accumulated depreciation
331,874

 
275,435

Property, plant and equipment, net
124,106

 
120,670

 
 
 
 
Other assets
 
 
 
Goodwill
232,015

 
222,832

Other intangible assets
41,725

 
35,189

Deferred income taxes
6,506

 
6,202

Other
4,040

 
2,194

Total other assets
284,286

 
266,417

Total assets
$
687,062

 
$
673,854

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
Cash pool borrowings
$
21,462

 
$
14,378

Trade accounts payable
49,525

 
57,504

Accrued expenses
47,042

 
46,491

Income taxes
6,766

 
9,924

Total current liabilities
124,795

 
128,297

 
 
 
 
Other long-term liabilities
28,145

 
27,573

Deferred income taxes
13,336

 
11,202

 
 
 
 
Invested equity
 
 
 
Intercompany receivable due from Emerson
(200,345
)
 
(229,358
)
Net investment
704,400

 
741,971

Accumulated other comprehensive income
16,731

 
(5,831
)
Total invested equity
520,786

 
506,782

Total liabilities and equity
$
687,062

 
$
673,854

 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.
 
 






Consolidated and Combined Statements of Invested Equity
POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS
Years ended September 30
(Dollars in thousands)

 
 
2013
 
2014
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany receivable due from Emerson
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
$
(195,214
)
 
$
(200,345
)
Net transfer from (to) Emerson
 
(5,131
)
 
(29,013
)
Ending balance
 
(200,345
)
 
(229,358
)
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
713,867

 
704,400

Net earnings
 
52,463

 
61,033

Net transfer to Emerson
 
(61,930
)
 
(23,462
)
Ending balance
 
704,400

 
741,971

 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
(714
)
 
16,731

Foreign currency translation
 
12,299

 
(21,612
)
Pension, net of tax
 
5,422

 
(1,064
)
Cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
(276
)
 
114

Ending balance
 
16,731

 
(5,831
)
 
 
 
 
 
Total invested equity
 
$
520,786

 
$
506,782

 
 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.
 
 






Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows
POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS
Years ended September 30
(Dollars in thousands)

 
2013
 
2014
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
52,463

 
$
61,033

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
  Depreciation and amortization
27,559

 
21,631

  Changes in operating working capital
12,176

 
17,398

Other
(6,624
)
 
(7,751
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
85,574

 
$
92,311

 
 
 
 
Investing activities
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(10,886
)
 
(15,576
)
Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment
3,785

 
573

Other
1,957

 
(489
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(5,144
)
 
$
(15,492
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease in cash pool borrowings
21,364

 
(6,744
)
Net transfer to Emerson
(67,061
)
 
(52,475
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(45,697
)
 
(59,219
)
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
765

 
(7,483
)
Increase (decrease in cash and equivalents
35,498

 
10,117

Beginning cash and equivalents
55,126

 
90,624

  Ending cash and equivalents
$
90,624

 
$
100,741

 
 
 
 
Changes in operating working capital
 
 
 
Receivables
(4,071
)
 
1,748

Inventories
12,237

 
(3,382
)
Other current assets
(984
)
 
(1,382
)
Accounts payable
(473
)
 
10,611

Accrued expenses
2,396

 
3,071

Income taxes
3,071

 
6,732

    Total changes in operating working capital
$
12,176

 
$
17,398

 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
 







Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
POWER TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS

Years ended September 30
(Dollars in thousands except where noted)

(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business
Power Transmission Solutions (the Company) operates as a business unit of Emerson Electric Co.’s (“Emerson”) Industrial Automation segment. The Company designs, manufactures, and markets bearings, conveying components, couplings, drive components, and gearing products to customers in a variety of industries.
Basis of Presentation

These consolidated and combined financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) present the carve-out historical financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as if it had operated on a stand-alone basis subject to Emerson’s control. The Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), by consolidating and combining financial information of the subsidiaries of Emerson, which included activities of the Company. Intra-group transactions and balances between Company entities have been eliminated. Investments of 20 percent to 50 percent of the voting shares of other entities are accounted for by the equity method.






The Company has historically operated as part of Emerson and not as a separate stand-alone entity. These Financial Statements have been prepared on a “carve-out” basis from the consolidated financial statements of Emerson. The accompanying Financial Statements only include operations and assets and liabilities that are specifically attributable to the Company. Certain general and administrative functions are maintained at the Emerson corporate level and the related costs have been allocated to the Company based on methodologies Emerson management believes to be reasonable. However, the Financial Statements do not purport to represent the financial position, the results of operations, changes in invested equity and cash flows of the Company in the future or what they would have been if the Company had operated as a stand-alone entity during the periods presented.

The Company has one segment based on its management operating structure. Operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a Company-wide basis.

As a separate business unit of Emerson, the Company performs certain of its own management and administrative functions. However, Emerson provides certain oversight and support services, including assistance with management strategy, logistics, marketing, finance, treasury, tax, human resources, legal, and other activities. A charge for these services, including key executive compensation, has been historically allocated to the Company based principally on revenues. Management considers these allocations to be reasonable but not necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been incurred if the Company had been operated on a stand- alone basis.

In addition, Emerson charges its business units for centrally provided services such as IT services comprised of application hosting, network support, network security, messaging, and other technology-related services. The Company is charged a portion of the actual cost of Emerson’s IT infrastructure based on usage of these services.
The Company is charged for the cost of Emerson-sponsored programs, including employee benefits, insurance, freight and other programs.

The Company participates in Emerson-sponsored defined pension and retiree welfare plans in the U.S. and Canada in which pension and retiree welfare costs are allocated to the Company based on actuarial liabilities related to the Company’s members in these plans.

Emerson centrally manages substantially all of its financial resources. The Company finances its operating and capital resource requirements through cash flows from operations and intercompany funding with Emerson. Emerson does not allocate corporate debt and the related interest charges to its business units and therefore, these Financial Statements do not reflect an allocation of corporate interest expense.

The total invested equity in the Financial Statements constitutes Emerson’s investment in the Company, which includes the cumulative intercompany receivable balance due from Emerson. Interest income earned on the Company’s cumulative intercompany receivable balance due from Emerson is included in earnings.

The Company determines its current and deferred taxes by applying Accounting Standards Codification (ASC or the Codification) Topic 740, Income Taxes, as amended (ASC 740). Historically, some subsidiaries of the Company have filed consolidated income tax returns as a part of Emerson. For the purposes of these Financial Statements, the Company calculates income tax expense, deferred income taxes and income taxes payable and assesses the recoverability of income tax receivables and realizability of deferred tax assets as if the business was a separate taxable group. Tax receivables or deferred tax assets are characterized as realized or realizable on the Financial Statements when those tax attributes would have been realized or realizable by the Company, even if the Company would not otherwise have realized the attributes as part of Emerson.
 
The Financial Statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars, which is its reporting currency. The functional currency for the majority of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries is the local currency. Adjustments resulting from translating local currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.





Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and include amounts maintained in Emerson-sponsored pooled cash accounts.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventory is valued based on standard costs that approximate average costs. Cost standards are revised at the beginning of each fiscal year. The annual effect of resetting standards plus any operating variances incurred during each period is allocated between inventories and cost of sales.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes nearly all of its revenues through the sale of manufactured products and records the sale when products are shipped, title and risk of loss passes to the customer, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Allowances, based on historical experience, are made for anticipated returns of products and sales discounts at the time products are sold.
The Company records amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling fees in a sales transaction as revenue. Shipping and handling costs of $7,891 and $5,566 for the years ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, respectively, are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses.
One customer accounted for 16% of net sales in 2014 and 2013. No other customers accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s net sales in 2014 and 2013.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company accounts for derivatives and hedging activities in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, which requires entities to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at their respective fair values. For derivative instruments designated as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is deferred as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until recognized in earnings with the underlying hedged item. Gains or losses from the ineffective portion of any hedge are recognized in the income statement immediately. For derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting, the fair value of the derivative instrument is recorded as an asset or liability on the balance sheets, with changes in fair value recorded in the statements of income.
Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, established a formal hierarchy and framework for measuring certain financial statement items at fair value, and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements and the reliability of valuation inputs. Under ASC 820, measurement assumes the transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal or at least the most advantageous market for that asset or liability. Within the hierarchy, Level 1 instruments use observable market prices for the identical item in active markets and have the most reliable valuations. Level 2 instruments are valued through broker/dealer quotation or through market-observable inputs for similar items in active markets, including forward and spot prices, interest rates and volatilities. Level 3 instruments are valued using inputs not observable in an active market, such as company-developed future cash flow estimates, and are considered the least reliable. Valuations for all of the Company’s financial instruments fall within Level 2.
The carrying value approximates fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, and cash pool borrowings.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
The Company records investments in land, buildings and improvements, and machinery and equipment at cost. Depreciation on building and improvements and machinery and equipment is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful life of buildings is 30 to 40 years, while the estimated useful lives of machinery and equipment range from 5 to 15 years. Long-lived tangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recognized based on estimated fair values if the sum of expected future undiscounted cash flows of the related assets is less than carrying values.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method and recorded at their respective fair values. The Company conducts an impairment test of goodwill on an annual basis in the fourth quarter and between tests if events or circumstances indicate its fair value may be less than its carrying value. If its carrying value exceeds its estimated





fair value, goodwill impairment is recognized to the extent that recorded goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill. Estimated fair values of the Company are Level 3 measures and are developed primarily under the income approach that discounts estimated future cash flows using risk-adjusted interest rates. No goodwill impairments were recorded during the years ended September 30, 2014, and 2013.
All of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets are subject to amortization. Identifiable intangibles consist of intellectual property such as patented and unpatented technology and trademarks, customer relationships and capitalized software, and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives. These intangibles are also subject to evaluation for potential impairment if events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company determined there was no impairment during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset-and-liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.
The Company also provides for U.S. federal income taxes, net of available foreign tax credits, on earnings intended to be repatriated from non-U.S. locations. No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes on approximately $71.3 million of undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries as of September 30, 2014, as these earnings are considered permanently invested or otherwise indefinitely retained for continuing international operations. Recognition of U.S. taxes on undistributed non-U.S. earnings would be triggered by a management decision to repatriate those earnings, although there is no current intention to do so. Determination of the amount of taxes that might be paid on these undistributed earnings if eventually remitted is not practicable.

Environmental Remediation

Costs for remediation of environmental sites are accrued in the accounting period in which the obligation is probable and when the cost is reasonably estimable. Environmental liabilities are not discounted, and they have not been reduced for any claims for recoveries from insurance or third parties. In those cases where insurance carriers or third-party indemnitors have agreed to pay any amounts and management believes that collectability of such amounts is probable, the amounts are reflected as receivables in the Financial Statements.

Product Warranties
Warranties vary by product line and are competitive for the markets in which the Company operates. Warranties generally extend for one to two years from the date of sale. Provisions for warranty are determined primarily based on historical warranty cost as a percentage of sales, adjusted for specific problems that may arise.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is primarily composed of net earnings plus changes in foreign currency translation, pension, and the fair value of cash flow hedges. Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, consists of foreign currency translation adjustments of $(70) and $21,542, pension charges of $(5,875) and $(4,811), and cash flow hedges of $114 and $0, respectively, for the years ended September 30, 2014, and 2013.

(2) OTHER DEDUCTIONS (INCOME), NET

Other deductions (income), net is summarized as follows:






 
 
2013
 
2014
Rationalization of operations
 
$
5,159

 
$
1,260

Amortization of intangibles (intellectual property and customer relationships)
 
5,534

 
5,590

Environmental costs
 
6,750

 
8,500

Other
 
3,803

 
(1,024
)
Total
 
$
21,246

 
$
14,326


(3) RATIONALIZATION OF OPERATIONS

Rationalization of operations expense reflects costs associated with the Company's efforts to continually improve operational efficiency and deploy assets globally to remain competitive on a worldwide basis. Each year the Company incurs costs to size itself to levels appropriate for current economic conditions and to improve its cost structure for future growth. Rationalization expenses result from individual actions implemented across the Company on an ongoing basis and include costs for moving facilities to best-cost locations to serve local markets, exiting certain product lines, downsizing operations because of changing economic conditions and other costs resulting from asset redeployment decisions. Shutdown costs include severance, benefits,





stay bonuses, lease and contract terminations and asset write-downs. In addition to the costs of moving fixed assets, start-up and moving costs include employee training and relocation. Vacant facility costs include security, maintenance, utilities and other costs.

The Company recorded rationalization expenses of $1,260 and $5,159, respectively, for 2014 and 2013. The Company currently expects to incur rationalization expense in 2015 of $1,097 including the costs to complete actions initiated before the end of 2014 and actions anticipated to be approved and initiated during 2015.

The change in the liability for the rationalization of operations during the years ended September 30 follows:
 
 
2013
 
Expense
 
Paid/Utilized
 
2014
Severance and benefits
 
$
1,969

 
$
34

 
$
1,738

 
$
265

Lease and other contract terminations
 

 

 

 

Vacant facility and other shutdown costs
 

 
1,040

 
1,040

 

Start-up and moving costs
 

 
186

 
186

 

Total
 
$
1,969

 
$
1,260

 
$
2,964

 
$
265


 
 
2012
 
Expense
 
Paid/Utilized
 
2013
Severance and benefits
 
$
1,444

 
$
2,823

 
$
2,298

 
$
1,969

Lease and other contract terminations
 

 
63

 
63

 

Vacant facility and other shutdown costs
 

 
935

 
935

 

Start-up and moving costs
 

 
1,338

 
1,338

 

Total
 
$
1,444

 
$
5,159

 
$
4,634

 
$
1,969


Vacant facility and other shutdown costs were concentrated in North America in 2014 and 2013, related to facilities shutdown in 2013 and 2012. The Company incurred severance and start-up and moving costs in 2013 as a result of facility consolidation within North America to improve operational efficiency. Severance actions included the elimination of approximately 45 and 150 positions in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(4) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The change in the carrying value of goodwill follows:

 
 
Goodwill
Balance September 30, 2013
 
$
232,015

Foreign currency translation
 
(9,183
)
Balance September 30, 2014
 
$
222,832


The gross carrying amount of accumulated amortization of identifiable intangible assets by major class follow:

 
 
Customer Relationships
 
Intellectual Property
 
Capitalized Software
 
Total
 
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
Gross carrying amount
 
$
56,093

 
$
52,385

 
$
17,512

 
$
16,593

 
$
28,057

 
$
29,557

 
$
101,662

 
$
98,535

Less: Accumulated amortization
 
24,899

 
27,631

 
10,083

 
10,491

 
24,955

 
25,224

 
59,937

 
63,346

Net carrying amount
 
$
31,194

 
$
24,754

 
$
7,429

 
$
6,102

 
$
3,102

 
$
4,333

 
$
41,725

 
$
35,189


Total intangible asset amortization expense for 2014 and 2013 was $5,933 and $6,867, respectively. Based on intangible asset balances as of September 30, 2014, expected amortization expense is $5,472 in 2015, $5,404 in 2016, $5,330 in 2017, $5,265 in 2018 and $5,023 in 2019.

(5) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Hedging Activities
As of September 30, 2014, the notional amount of foreign currency hedge positions was $26.6 million. All derivatives receiving deferral accounting are cash flow hedges. The majority of unrealized hedging gains and losses deferred as of September 30, 2014 are expected to be recognized over the next 12 months as the underlying forecasted transactions occur. Amounts included in Earnings and Other Comprehensive Income follows:

 
 
 
 
Gain (Loss) to Earnings
 
Gain (Loss) to OCI
 
 
Location
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
Foreign currency
 
Cost of Sales
 
$
579

 
$
357

 
$
141

 
$
538


Regardless of whether derivatives received deferral accounting, the Company expects hedging gains or losses to be essentially offset by losses or gains on the related underlying exposures. The amounts ultimately recognized will differ from those presented above for open positions, which remain subject to ongoing market price fluctuations until settlement. Derivatives receiving deferral accounting are highly effective and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial in 2014 and 2013.

Fair Value Measurements
As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of foreign currency contracts was reported in other current assets. Valuations of derivative contract positions as of September 30 follow:
 
 
 
 
2013
 
2014
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
 
Assets
 
Liabilities
Foreign Currency
 
 
 
$

 
$

 
$
181

 
$


(6) RETIREMENT PLANS

The Company sponsors three defined-benefit pension plans in the United States and three defined-benefit pension plans in Mexico. The Company also participates in Emerson-sponsored defined-benefit pension plans in the United States and Canada in which pension cost is allocated to the Company based on actuarial liabilities.

In addition, the Company offers defined-contribution plans, including 401-K, profit-sharing, and other savings plans that provide retirement benefits for most of its employees.






Retirement plans expense includes the following components:

 
 
U.S. Plans
 
Non-U.S. Plans
 
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
Company sponsored defined benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Service cost (benefits earned during the period)
 
$
598

 
$
292

 
$
189

 
$
204

  Interest cost
 
1,707

 
1,787

 
169

 
222

  Expected return on plan assets
 
(2,827
)
 
(2,740
)
 
(154
)
 
(134
)
  Net amortization and other
 
2,664

 
1,535

 
173

 
(60
)
Net periodic pension expense
 
2,142

 
874

 
377

 
232

Emerson-sponsored defined benefit plans
 
17,758

 
12,638

 
128

 
75

Defined contribution plans
 
689

 
643

 
1,446

 
1,597

    Total retirement plan expense
 
$
20,589

 
$
14,155

 
$
1,951

 
$
1,904


Reconciliations of the actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligations and of the fair value of plan assets for Company sponsored defined -benefit pension plans follow:

 
 
U.S. Plans
 
Mexico Plans
 
 
2014
 
2014
Projected benefit obligation, beginning
 
$
38,771

 
$
2,862

  Service cost
 
292

 
204

  Interest cost
 
1,787

 
222

  Actuarial (gain) loss
 
4,478

 
(11
)
  Benefit paid
 
(2,181
)
 
(106
)
  Foreign currency translation and other
 

 
(80
)
Projected benefit obligation, ending
 
$
43,147

 
$
3,091

 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets, beginning
 
$
40,006

 
$
2,012

  Actual return on plan assets
 
4,124

 
90

  Employer contributions
 
1,830

 
264

  Benefits paid
 
(2,181
)
 
(106
)
  Foreign currency translation and other
 

 
(57
)
Fair value of plan assets, ending
 
$
43,779

 
$
2,203

 
 
 
 
 
Net amount recognized in the balance sheet
 
$
632

 
$
(888
)
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet:
 
 
 
 
Noncurrent asset
 
$
832

 
$

Current liability
 

 
(65
)
Noncurrent liability
 
(200
)
 
(823
)
Pretax accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(8,457
)
 
(582
)

Approximately $1,870 of the $9,039 of losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income at September 30, 2014 will be amortized into earnings in 2015. As of September 30, 2014, the plans in total were underfunded by $256, which includes $689 of unfunded plans.

As of the plans' September 30, 2014 and 2013 measurement dates, the total accumulated benefit obligation was $46,238 and $41,633, respectively. Also, as of the plans respective measurement dates, the projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit





obligation, and fair value of plan assets for retirement plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $3,291, $3,291, and $2,203, respectively, for 2014, and $3,062, $3,062, and $2,012, respectively, for 2013.

Future benefit payments for U.S. plans are estimated to be $2,423 in 2015, $2,522 in 2016, $2,586 in 2017, $2,633 in 2018, $2,678 in 2019, and $13,926 in total over the five years 2020 through 2024. Based on foreign currency exchange rates as of September 30, 2014, future benefit payments for the Mexico plans are estimated to be $644 in 2015, $259 in 2016, $319 in 2017, $292 in 2018, $296 in 2019 and $1,483 in total over the five years 2020 through 2024. The Company expects to contribute approximately $239 to its retirement plans in 2015.

The weighted-average assumptions used in the valuation of pension benefits were as follows:

 
 
U.S. Plans
 
Mexico Plans
Net pension expense:
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
Discount rate
 
4.00
%
 
4.75
%
 
7.00
%
 
8.00
%
Expected return on plan assets
 
7.75
%
 
7.50
%
 
7.50
%
 
7.00
%
Rate of compensation increase
 
%
 
%
 
4.50
%
 
4.50
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount rate
 
4.75
%
 
4.25
%
 
8.00
%
 
7.35
%
Rate of compensation increase
 
%
 
%
 
4.50
%
 
4.50
%

The U.S. plans are flat dollar benefits which are not dependent upon pay and therefore, do not require a compensation increase assumption. Defined-benefit pension plan expense for 2015 is expected to be approximately $1,300, versus $1,106 in 2014.
The Company's asset allocations at September 30, 2014 and 2013, and weighted-average target allocations are as follows:

 
 
U.S. Plans
 
Mexico Plans
 
 
2013
 
2014
 
Target
 
2013
 
2014
 
Target
Equity securities
 
65
%
 
63
%
 
60-70%
 
28
%
 
28
%
 
25-30%
Debt securities
 
30
%
 
32
%
 
25-35
 
72
%
 
72
%
 
70-75
Other
 
5
%
 
5
%
 
3-10
 
%
 
%
 
Total
 
100.0%
 
100.0%
 
100.0%
 
100.0%
 
100.0%
 
100.0%

One of the U.S. plans, accounting for approximately 60% of total U.S. plan assets in 2014 and 2013, holds an ownership percentage in the overall Emerson Master Trust of approximately .6% in 2014 and 2013. Allocations of this plan’s assets reflect its ownership interest in the various asset categories of the Emerson Master Trust. The primary objective for the investment of plan assets is to secure participant retirement benefits while earning a reasonable rate of return. Plan assets are invested consistent with the provisions of the prudence and diversification rules of ERISA and with a long-term investment horizon. The Company continuously monitors the value of assets by class and routinely rebalances to remain within target allocations. The strategy for equity assets is to minimize concentrations of risk by investing primarily in companies in a diversified mix of industries worldwide, while targeting neutrality in exposure to market capitalization levels, growth versus value profile, global versus regional markets, fund types and fund managers. The approach for bonds emphasizes investment-grade corporate and government debt with maturities matching a portion of the longer duration pension liabilities. The bonds strategy also includes a high yield element which is generally shorter in duration. A small portion of U.S. plan assets is allocated to private equity partnerships and real asset fund investments for diversification, providing opportunities for above market returns. Leveraging techniques are not used and the use of derivatives in any fund is limited and inconsequential.












The fair values of defined benefit plan assets as of September 30, organized by asset class and by the fair value hierarchy of ASC 820 as outlined in Note 1, follow:

 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
%
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. equities
 
$
6,406

 
$
10,783

 
$
1,082

 
$
18,271

 
40
%
International equities
 
3,462

 
4,291

 

 
7,753

 
17
%
Emerging market equities
 

 
2,194

 

 
2,194

 
5
%
Corporate bonds
 

 
4,761

 

 
4,761

 
10
%
Government bonds
 

 
8,978

 

 
8,978

 
20
%
High yield bonds
 

 
1,785

 

 
1,785

 
4
%
Other
 
1,190

 
1,015

 
35

 
2,240

 
4
%
  Total
 
$
11,058

 
$
33,807

 
$
1,117

 
$
45,982

 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. equities
 
$
6,227

 
$
9,814

 
$
724

 
$
16,765

 
40
%
International equities
 
3,376

 
4,062

 

 
7,438

 
18
%
Emerging market equities
 

 
2,137

 

 
2,137

 
5
%
Corporate bonds
 

 
4,300

 

 
4,300

 
10
%
Government bonds
 

 
7,742

 

 
7,742

 
19
%
High yield bonds
 

 
1,567

 

 
1,567

 
4
%
Other
 
1,031

 
1,003

 
35

 
2,069

 
4
%
  Total
 
$
10,634

 
$
30,625

 
$
759

 
$
42,018

 
100
%

Asset Classes
U.S. Equities reflects companies domiciled in the U.S., including multinational companies. International Equities is comprised of companies domiciled in developed nations outside the U.S. Emerging Market Equities is comprised of companies domiciled in portions of Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. Corporate Bonds represents investment-grade debt of issuers primarily from the U.S. Government Bonds includes investment-grade instruments issued by federal, state and local governments, primarily in the U.S. High Yield Bonds includes noninvestment-grade debt from a diverse group of developed market issuers. Other includes cash, interests in mixed asset funds investing in commodities, natural resources, agriculture and exchange-traded real estate funds, life insurance contracts (U.S.), and shares in certain general investment funds of financial institutions or insurance arrangements (non-U.S.) that typically ensure no market losses or provide for a small minimum return guarantee.

Fair Value Hierarchy Categories
Valuations of Level 1 assets for all classes are based on quoted closing market prices from the principal exchanges where the individual securities are traded. Cash is valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Equity securities categorized as Level 2 assets are primarily nonexchange-traded commingled or collective funds where the underlying securities have observable prices available from active markets. Valuation is based on the net asset value of fund units held as derived from the fair value of the underlying assets. Debt securities categorized as Level 2 assets are generally valued based on independent broker/dealer bids or by comparison to other debt securities having similar durations, yields and credit ratings. Other Level 2 assets are valued based on a net asset value of fund units held, which is derived from either market-observed pricing for the underlying assets or broker/dealer quotation. U.S. equity securities classified as Level 3 are fund investments in private companies. Valuation techniques and inputs for these assets include discounted cash flow analysis, earnings multiple approaches, recent transactions, transferability restrictions, prevailing discount rates, volatilities, credit ratings and other factors. In the Other class, interests in mixed assets funds are Level 2, and U.S. life insurance contracts and non-U.S. general fund investments and insurance arrangements are Level 3.


(7) POSTRETIREMENT PLANS

The Company participants in an Emerson-sponsored unfunded postretirement healthcare plan in the United States in which costs of the plan are allocated by Emerson based on the Company’s actuarially determined liability. Postretirement costs allocated to the Company in 2014 and 2013 were $1,376 and $2,051, respectively.

(8) INCOME TAXES

Pretax earnings consist of the following:
 
2013
 
2014
United States
$
55,884

 
$
54,882

Non-U.S.
24,141

 
34,772

Total pretax earnings (loss) from continuing operations
$
80,025

 
$
89,654


The principal components of income tax expense are as follows:
 
2013
 
2014
Current:
 
 
 
  Federal
$
25,782

 
$
19,037

  State and Local
2,477

 
2,387

  Non-U.S.
9,536

 
11,611

 
 
 
 
Deferred:
 
 
 
  Federal
(7,236
)
 
(1,020
)
  State and Local
(98
)
 
(60
)
  Non-U.S.
(2,899
)
 
(3,334
)
 
$
27,562

 
$
28,621


Reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate follows:
 
2013
 
2014
Federal Rate
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
  State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit
2.0
 %
 
1.7
 %
  Non-U.S. rate differential
(2.8
)%
 
(2.9
)%
  Repatriation
1.6
 %
 
 %
  Section 199
(2.2
)%
 
(1.3
)%
  Other
0.8
 %
 
(0.6
)%
  Effective income tax rate
34.4
 %
 
31.9
 %


Following are reconciliations of the beginning and ending balances of unrecognized tax benefits before recoverability of cross-jurisdictional tax credits (federal, state, and non-U.S.) and temporary differences. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits is not expected to significantly increase or decrease in the next 12 months.





 
 
2014
Beginning Balance at October 1
 
$
3,078

  Additions for current year tax positions
 
664

  Reductions for prior year tax positions
 
(44
)
  Reductions for settlements with tax authorities
 
(171
)
  Reductions for expirations of statute of limitations
 
(612
)
Ending Balance at September 30
 
$
2,915


If none of the unrecognized tax benefits shown is ultimately paid, the tax provision and the calculation of the effective tax rate would be favorably impacted by $1,895. The Company accrues interest and penalties related to income taxes in income tax expense. Total interest and penalties recognized were $(16) and $17 in 2014 and 2013, respectively. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, total accrued interest and penalties were $48, and $64, respectively.

The United States is the major jurisdiction for which the Company files income tax returns. Examinations by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service are complete through 2009 and in progress for 2010 and 2011. The status of state and non-U.S. tax examinations varies by the numerous legal entities and jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

The principal items that gave rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities follow:

Deferred Tax Assets:
2013
 
2014
  Accrued liabilities
$
4,562

 
$
3,679

  Employee compensation and benefits
5,474

 
4,607

  Environmental liability
7,477

 
8,633

  Net operating leases and credit carryforwards
1,943

 
1,484

  Other
5,456

 
6,715

    Total
$
24,912

 
$
25,118

 
 
 
 
Valuation allowances
$
(1,715
)
 
$
(1,519
)
 
 
 
 
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
 
 
 
  Intangibles
$
(13,365
)
 
(11,069
)
  Property, plant & equipment
(7,377
)
 
(6,139
)
  Other
(1,243
)
 
(2,358
)
    Total
(21,985
)
 
(19,566
)
  Net Deferred Income Tax Asset (Liability)
$
1,212

 
$
4,033



At September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, net current deferred tax assets (liabilities) were $9,033 and $8,042, and net noncurrent deferred tax assets (liabilities) were $(5,000) and $(6,830). Total income taxes paid were approximately $29,000 and $37,000 in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Most of the $1,484 net operating losses and tax credits are subject to a 10 year carryover limitation and expire from 2021 to 2023. These carryovers are based on stand-alone calculations and do not necessarily represent actual amounts available for carryover. The valuation allowances primarily relate to noncurrent deferred taxes assets on net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards.


(9) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Certain management employees of the Company participate in Emerson stock-based compensation plans. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized based on Emerson’s cost of the awards under generally accepted accounting principles.






Such plans include performance share awards, which distribute the value of Emerson common stock and are subject to certain operating performance conditions and other restrictions. Distribution is primarily in shares of Emerson common stock and cash. Compensation expense is recognized at fair value over the service periods based on the number of awards ultimately expected to be earned and is adjusted at the end of each reporting period to reflect the change in fair value of the awards.

Stock-based compensation related to Company employees recognized by Emerson was $1,989 and $2,560 for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These costs are not directly reflected in this report. The Company is charged for a number of services provided by Emerson, including stock based compensation, through the support services charge. See Note 10. Also see Note 1 for a description of these services provided by Emerson included in the support service charge.



(10) RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company engages in various transactions with Emerson Electric Co. and its subsidiaries. Related-party items reported in the balance sheet for the years ended September 30 include the following:
 
2013
 
2014
Cash pool cash
$
82,703

 
$
90,720

Cash pool borrowings
21,462

 
14,378

 
 
 
 
Related-party receivables
$
743

 
$
144

Related-party payables
926

 
1,288

 
 
 
 
Cumulative intercompany receivable due form Emerson (included in invested equity)
$
200,345

 
$
229,358


The Company and its subsidiaries utilize cash pool arrangements with Emerson throughout the world consisting of cash swept to (or drawn from) Emerson controlled accounts but available on demand to the Company. Net interest expense from these cash pool arrangements for 2014 and 2013 was $473 and $679, respectively.

Interest income earned on the cumulative intercompany receivable due from Emerson in the United States was $4,874, and $5,108, for 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Related-party items reported in earnings during the years ended September 30 include the following:
 
Location
 
2013
 
2014
Related-party sales to Emerson affiliates
Net Sales
 
$
1,367

 
$
1,867

 
 
 
 
 
 
Support services
SG&A
 
7,289

 
8,187

IT services
SG&A
 
1,934

 
1,845

Emerson-sponsored programs
SG&A
 
10,700

 
10,508




(11) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Environmental
The Company is involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation matters at a number of sites. The ultimate cost of site cleanup and timing of future cash outlays is difficult to predict, given the uncertainties regarding the extent of the required cleanup, the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations and alternative cleanup methods. The Company concluded that, as of September 30, 2014, it was probable that it would incur remedial costs in the range of $15,645 to $31,912. The Company also concluded that, as of September 30, 2014, the best estimate within this range was $25,647 of which $6,000 was included in accrued expenses and the remainder was included in Other Long-Term





Liabilities. In addition, the Company has indemnification agreements with other responsible parties related to one environmental site for which the Company has recorded a receivable of $2,500.

While it is not possible at this time to determine with certainty the ultimate outcome of all environmental matters, the Company believes, given the information currently available, that the final resolution of all known claims, after taking into account amounts already accrued, will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Other Matters
At September 30, 2014, there were no known contingent liabilities (including guarantees, taxes, and other claims) that management believes will be material in relation to the Company’s Financial Statements, nor were there any material commitments outside the normal course of business.

(12) GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

 
Sales by Destination
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
 
2013
 
2014
 
 
2014
United States and Canada
$
443,977

 
419,878

 
 
64,246

Europe
93,738

 
99,721

 
 
30,868

Latin America
37,764

 
40,034

 
 
20,274

Asia
31,626

 
39,291

 
 
5,282

Middle East/Africa
9,823

 
8,413

 
 

 
$
616,928

 
$
607,337

 
 
$
120,670


Sales in the U.S. were $388,143 and $410,201 for 2014 and 2013. Assets located in the U.S. were $63,534 in 2014 and $62,163 in 2013. Assets located in Germany were $19,470 in 2014 and $21,972 in 2013. Assets located in Mexico were $19,284 and $19,396 in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(13) OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
Items reported in earnings during the years ended September 30 include the following:
 
2013
 
2014
Depreciation expense
$
20,692

 
$
15,697

Rent expense
6,130

 
6,893

The Company leases certain facilities, transportation and office equipment, and various other items under operating lease agreements. Minimum annual rentals under noncancellable long-term leases, exclusive of maintenance, taxes, insurance and other operating costs, will approximate $3,403 in 2015, $2,270 in 2016, $1,470 in 2017, $917 in 2018 and $685 in 2019.

Items reported in accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities include the following:
 
 
2013
 
2014
Environmental - Non-Current
 
$
16,743

 
$
19,647

Environmental - Current
 
6,000

 
6,000

Accrued Rebates
 
10,231

 
9,997

Employee compensation liability
 
13,482

 
14,119


The change in warranty accrual is as follows:

Balance September 30, 2012
$
864

Expense
405

Paid/Utilized
(494
)
Balance September 30, 2013
$
775

Expense
1,003

Paid/Utilized
(1,058
)
Balance, September 30, 2014
$
720



(14) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through December 15, 2014, which is the date the Financial Statements were available to be issued. On December 13, 2014, Emerson entered into an asset and stock purchase agreement to sell the Company to Regal Beloit Corporation. The transaction is subject to customary closing and regulatory approvals.








Exhibit 99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

On January 30, 2015, the Company acquired the Power Transmission Solutions business of Emerson Electric Co. ("PTS" or the "Acquisition") for approximately $1.4 billion in cash.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income for the twelve months ended December 28, 2013 and nine months ended September 27, 2014 (“Pro Forma Statements of Income”) and the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheet as of September 27, 2014 (“Pro Forma Balance Sheet” and, together with the Pro Forma Statement of Income, the “Pro Forma Financial Statements”) illustrate the estimated effect of the Acquisition on the Company’s financial statements.  The Pro Forma Financial Statements are based on certain estimates and assumptions made with respect to the combined operations of the Company and PTS, which the Company believes are reasonable.  The Pro Forma Financial Statements are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations or financial position of the Company or PTS that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition of PTS been completed on the assumed dates, or to project the Company’s results of operations or financial position for any future date or period.  The Pro Forma Statements of Income give pro forma effect to the Acquisition as if the Acquisition had occurred on the first day of the financial period presented.  The Pro Forma Balance Sheet gives pro forma effect to the Acquisition as if the Acquisition had occurred on September 27, 2014.

The Acquisition is being accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Under this method, the total consideration transferred to consummate the Acquisition is being allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values as of the closing date of the Acquisition. The principles of acquisition method of accounting require extensive use of estimates and judgments to allocate the consideration transferred to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values.  Accordingly the allocation of the consideration transferred in the Pro Forma Financial Statements is preliminary and will be adjusted upon completion of the final valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Such adjustments could be significant.  The final valuation is expected to be completed as soon as practicable but no later than 12 months after the closing date of the Acquisition.  The Pro Forma Financial Statements may not include all of the costs that the Company may incur to integrate PTS and these costs may be material.

The historical consolidated financial statements of the Company have been adjusted in the Pro Forma Financial Statements to give effect to pro forma events that are (i) directly attributable to the Acquisition; (ii) factually supportable; and (iii) with respect to the Pro Forma Statements of Income, expected to have continuing impact on the combined results of the Company and PTS. The Pro Forma Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements.  In addition, the Pro Forma Financial Statements were derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the audited historical consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto of the Company for the year ended December 28, 2013, the audited historical consolidated and combined financial statements of PTS for the year ended September 30, 2014, the unaudited historical consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto of the Company for the nine months ended September 27, 2014, and the unaudited historical consolidated and combined financial statements of PTS for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.  Included in this Form 8-K/A are the audited historical consolidated and combined financial statements and notes thereto of PTS for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

The historical consolidated and combined financial statements regarding PTS that are included in this report have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of Emerson Electric Co.  The Company’s management is in the process of evaluating the net asset value (as defined in the asset and share purchase agreement) of PTS as of the closing date of the Acquisition.  The Company is also in the process of reviewing PTS's financial statement classifications for conformity with the Company’s classifications.  As a result of this review, it may be necessary to make additional reclassifications to the consolidated information of PTS on a prospective basis.









REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Year Ended December 28, 2013
(Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data)

 
 
Historical Regal Beloit Corporation
 
Historical PTS
 
Pro Forma Adjustments (1)
 
Pro Forma Combined
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
3,095.7

 
$
616.9

 
$

 
$
3,712.6

Cost of sales
 
2,312.5

 
403.0

 
5.6

(2) 
2,721.1

  Gross Profit
 
783.2

 
213.9

 
(5.6
)
 
991.5

Operating expenses
 
494.2

 
137.7

(7) 
7.4

(3) 
639.3

Goodwill Impairment
 
76.3

 

 

 
76.3

Asset Impairments and Other, Net
 
4.7

 

 

 
4.7

  Total Operating Expenses
 
575.2

 
137.7

 
7.4

 
720.3

  Income from operations
 
208.0

 
76.2

 
(13.0
)
 
271.2

Interest expense
 
42.4

 

 
27.4

(4) 
69.8

Interest income
 
4.9

 
3.9

 
(4.8
)
(5) 
4.0

  Income before taxes
 
170.5

 
80.1

 
(45.2
)
 
205.4

Provision for income taxes
 
44.5

 
27.6

 
(13.0
)
(6) 
59.1

  Net income
 
126.0

 
52.5

 
(32.2
)
 
146.3

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
6.0

 

 

 
6.0

  Net income attributable to Regal Beloit Corporation
 
$
120.0

 
$
52.5

 
$
(32.2
)
 
$
140.3

Earnings per share of common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
$
2.66

 
 
 
 
 
$
3.12

  Assuming Dilution
 
$
2.64

 
 
 
 
 
$
3.09

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
45.0

 
 
 
 
 
45.0

  Assuming Dilution
 
45.4

 
 
 
 
 
45.4


See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income.









Regal Beloit Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Year Ended
December 28, 2013


1.
Inventories have been adjusted to their estimated fair market value. As this adjustment is directly attributed to the acquisition and will not have a continuing impact, it is not reflected in the Pro Forma Statement of Income. However, this inventory adjustment will result in an expense to cost of sales in periods subsequent to the consummation of the acquisition during which the related inventories are sold. The estimated expense is approximately $20.2 million (approximately $14.2 million, net of tax).

2. Reflects the following (in millions):
Adjustment to PTS’s historical depreciation expense based on the assigned fair value and estimated useful lives of Net Property, Plant and Equipment.
 
$
5.6


3. Reflects the following (in millions):
Adjustment to PTS’s historical amortization of intangible assets based on the assigned fair value and estimated useful lives of such assets
 
$
28.5

Adjustment to pension and other postretirement benefit ("OPEB") expense for changes in the benefit obligations assumed by the Company as compared to the PTS historical pension and OPEB obligations based on an actuarial study
 
(12.8
)
Adjustment for costs not expected to recur for support services, IT services and other sponsored programs
 
(3.3
)
Adjustment to PTS's historical environmental expense based on the indemnification terms included in the purchase agreement
 
(5.0
)
 
 
$
7.4


4. Reflects the following (in millions):
Interest on the new term loan and revolving credit facilities of approximately 2%. A 0.125% change in the interest rate payable on the outstanding amount of the new term loan and revolving credit facilities would change annual interest expense by approximately $1.7 million before the effect of income taxes on an annual basis
 
$
23.8

Amortization of capitalized borrowing costs incurred by the Company in connection with the new term loan and revolving credit facilities
 
3.6

 
 
$
27.4

 
5. Reflects the following (in millions):
Adjustments to historical interest income based on the lower amount of available funds to be invested due to the PTS acquisition.
 
$
(4.8
)

6. Reflects the following (in millions):
Pro forma income taxes have been provided for local statutory rates by jurisdiction. The pro forma combined provision for income taxes may not represent the amounts that would have resulted had the Company and PTS filed consolidated income tax returns during the period presented.
 
$
(13.0
)

7. Operating expenses (in millions):
PTS operating expenses include the reclassification of PTS's historical other deductions (income), net to conform with the Company's statement of income classification.
 
$
21.2














REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Nine Months Ended September 27, 2014
(Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
 
 
Historical Regal Beloit Corporation
 
Historical PTS (1), (2)
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
 
Pro Forma Combined
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
2,481.4

 
$
478.7

 
$

 
$
2,960.1

Cost of sales
 
1,872.2

 
304.1

 
4.2

(3) 
2,180.5

  Gross Profit
 
609.2

 
174.6

 
(4.2
)
 
779.6

Operating expenses
 
376.1

 
99.6

(8) 
8.5

(4) 
$
484.2

Goodwill Impairment
 
1.0

 

 

 
1.0

  Total Operating Expenses
 
377.1

 
99.6

 
8.5

 
485.2

  Income from operations
 
232.1

 
75.0

 
(12.7
)
 
294.4

Interest expense
 
30.5

 

 
20.5

(5) 
51.0

Interest income
 
5.4

 
3.1

 
(3.8
)
(6) 
4.7

  Income before taxes
 
207.0

 
78.1

 
(37.0
)
 
248.1

Provision for income taxes
 
55.1

 
24.6

 
(10.9
)
(7) 
68.8

  Net income
 
151.9

 
53.5

 
(26.1
)
 
179.3

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
4.4

 

 

 
4.4

  Net income attributable to Regal Beloit Corporation
 
$
147.5

 
$
53.5

 
$
(26.1
)
 
$
174.9

Earnings per share of common stock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
$
3.27

 
 
 
 
 
$
3.88

  Assuming Dilution
 
$
3.25

 
 
 
 
 
3.85

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
45.1

 
 
 
 
 
45.1

  Assuming Dilution
 
45.4

 
 
 
 
 
45.4


See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income.







Regal Beloit Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statement of Income for the Nine Months Ended
September 27, 2014



1.
The Statement of Income for Historical PTS was derived from the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 less the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2013 to align with the financial period presentation of Regal Beloit Corporation for the nine months ended September 27, 2014.

2.
Inventories have been adjusted to their estimated fair market value. As this adjustment is directly attributed to the acquisition and will not have a continuing impact, it is not reflected in the Pro Forma Statement of Income. However, this inventory adjustment will result in an expense to cost of sales in periods subsequent to the consummation of the acquisition during which the related inventories are sold. The estimated expense is approximately $20.2 million (approximately $14.2 million, net of tax).

3. Reflects the following (in millions):
Adjustment to PTS’s historical depreciation expense based on the assigned fair value and estimated useful lives of Net Property, Plant and Equipment.
 
$
4.2


4. Reflects the following (in millions):
Adjustment to PTS’s historical amortization of intangible assets based on the assigned fair value and estimated useful lives of such assets
 
$
21.4

Adjustment to pension and other postretirement benefit ("OPEB") expense for changes in the benefit obligations assumed by the Company as compared to the PTS historical pension and OPEB obligations based on an actuarial study
 
(5.2
)
Adjustment for costs not expected to recur for support services, IT services and other sponsored programs
 
(3.2
)
Adjustment to PTS's historical environmental expense based on the indemnification terms included in the purchase agreement.
 
(4.5
)
 
 
$
8.5


5. Reflects the following (in millions):
Interest on the new $1.325 billion term loan and revolving credit facilities of approximately 2%. A 0.125% change in the interest rate payable on the outstanding amount of the new term loan and revolving credit facilities would change annual interest expense by approximately $1.7 million before the effect of income taxes on an annual basis
 
$
17.8

Amortization of capitalized borrowing costs incurred by the Company in connection with the new term loan and revolving credit facilities
 
2.7

 
 
$
20.5

 
6. Reflects the following (in millions):
Adjustments to historical interest income based on the lower amount of available funds to be invested due to the PTS acquisition
 
$
(3.8
)

7. Reflects the following (in millions):
Pro forma income taxes have been provided for local statutory rates by jurisdiction. The pro forma combined provision for income taxes may not represent the amounts that would have resulted had the Company and PTS filed consolidated income tax returns during the period presented
 
$
(10.9
)

8. Operating expenses (in millions):





PTS operating expenses include the reclassification of PTS's historical other deductions (income), net to conform with the Company's statement of income classification
 
$
11.1








REGAL BELOIT CORPORATION
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
September 27, 2014
(Dollars in Millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Historical Regal Beloit Corporation
 
Historical PTS
 
Pro Forma Adjustments (1), (2)
 
Pro Forma Combined
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
327.3

 
$
100.7

 
$
(206.6
)
(3) 
$
221.4

Trade Receivables, less Allowances
545.7

 
88.6

 
(2.5
)
(17) 
631.8

Inventories
681.7

 
85.0

 
20.2

(4) 
786.9

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
116.5

 
3.4

 
3.6

(5) 
123.5

Deferred Income Tax Benefits
47.5

 
9.0

 
(7.1
)
(6) 
49.4

Total Current Assets
1,718.7

 
286.7

 
(192.4
)
 
1,813.0

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
572.0

 
120.7

 
56.3

(4) 
749.0

Goodwill
1,126.3

 
222.8

 
340.7

 
1,689.8

Intangible Assets, Net of Amortization
234.9

 
35.2

 
653.8

(4) 
923.9

Other Noncurrent Assets
19.5

 
8.4

 
8.0

(7) 
35.9

Total Assets
$
3,671.4

 
$
673.8

 
$
866.4

 
$
5,211.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts Payable
$
347.9

 
$
57.5

 
$

 
$
405.4

Dividends Payable
9.8

 

 

 
9.8

Hedging Obligations
7.8

 

 

 
7.8

Accrued Compensation and Employee Benefits
90.6

 
14.1

(18) 

 
104.7

Other Accrued Expenses
128.2

 
42.3

 
(15.9
)
(8) 
154.6

Current Maturities of Long-Term Debt
8.3

 
14.4

 
(14.4
)
(9) 
8.3

Total Current Liabilities
592.6

 
128.3

 
(30.3
)
 
690.6

Long-Term Debt
668.6

 

 
1,325.0

(10) 
1,993.6

Deferred Income Taxes
144.9

 
11.2

 
61.9

(11) 
218.0

Hedging Obligations
14.0

 

 

 
14.0

Pension and Other Post Retirement Benefits
40.0

 
0.3

(19) 
42.0

(12) 
82.3

Other Noncurrent Liabilities
34.6

 
27.2

 
(15.6
)
(13) 
46.2

Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Regal Beloit Corporation Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 100.0 million shares authorized, 44.7 million and 45.1 million shares issued and outstanding at 2014 and 2013, respectively
0.4

 

 

 
0.4

Additional Paid-In Capital
889.9

 
(229.4
)
 
229.4

(14) 
889.9

Retained Earnings
1,318.1

 
742.0

 
(751.8
)
(15) 
1,308.3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(77.3
)
 
(5.8
)
 
5.8

(16) 
(77.3
)
Total Regal Beloit Corporation Shareholders' Equity
2,131.1

 
506.8

 
(516.6
)
 
2,121.3

Noncontrolling Interests
45.6

 

 

 
45.6

Total Equity
2,176.7

 
506.8

 
(516.6
)
 
2,166.9

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
3,671.4

 
$
673.8

 
$
866.4

 
$
5,211.6







Regal Beloit Corporation
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Balance Sheet
September 27, 2014

1.
A summary of sources and uses of proceeds for the Acquisition is as follows (in millions):
Sources of Funds:
 
 
  Proceeds from new 2015 term loan facility
 
$
1,250.0

  Proceeds from revolving credit facility
 
75.0

  Cash and cash equivalents
 
113.4

           Total sources of funds
 
$
1,438.4



Uses of Funds:
 
 
  Acquisition of PTS including cash acquired
 
$
1,408.0

  Debt issuance costs
 
17.8

  Transaction costs
 
12.6

           Total uses of funds
 
$
1,438.4


2.
The allocation of the consideration transferred to acquire PTS is preliminary. The Company is in the process of evaluating the net asset value (as defined in the asset and share purchase agreement) of PTS as of the closing date of the Acquisition in connection with a potential adjustment to the purchase price. The Company is also in the process of reviewing PTS's financial statement classifications for conformity with the Company's classifications. As a result of this review, it may be necessary to make additional reclassifications to the consolidated information of PTS on a prospective basis.

The total consideration transferred is allocated to PTS's net tangible and identifiable intangible assets based upon their fair value as of September 27, 2014 for purposes of the Pro Forma Financial Statements. The excess of the consideration transferred over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is reflected as goodwill. The preliminary allocation of total consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of September 27, 2014 is as follows (in millions):
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
7.5

Receivables
 
86.1

Inventory
 
105.2

Other current assets
 
3.4

Goodwill
 
563.5

Intangible assets
 
689.0

Property, plant and equipment
 
177.0

Other noncurrent assets
 
2.2

Liabilities assumed
 
(151.9
)
Deferred tax liability associated with purchase accounting adjustments
 
(74.0
)
 
 
$
1,408.0


3. The allocation of cash is as follows (in millions):
Cash and cash equivalents for acquisition
 
$
83.0

Cash at September 27, 2014, net of cash acquired
 
93.2

Adjustment for cash payment of non-recurring, direct, incremental transaction costs subsequent to September 27, 2014
 
12.6

Adjustment for cash payment of debt issuance cots subsequent to September 27, 2014
 
17.8

 
 
$
206.6






4. Reflects the following preliminary write-up of the assets to fair market value (in millions):

Inventories have been adjusted to their estimated fair market value. As this adjustment is directly attributable to the acquisition and will not have a continuing impact, it is not reflected in the Pro Forma Statement of Income. However, this inventory adjustment will result in an expense to cost of sales in the periods subsequent to the consummation of the acquisition during which the related inventories are sold. The estimated expense is approximately $20.2 million (approximately $14.2 million net of tax).

Property, Plant and Equipment will be depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. The depreciation is based on estimated useful lives of 18 years for buildings and six years for machinery and equipment.

Intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships, trade names and technology. The intangibles that have finite lives and are expected to be amortized over a period of 14 to 17 years.

The adjustments to Inventory, Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Property, Plant and Equipment are based on preliminary appraisals. The Company does not expect the final appraised values to be materially different than the values assigned in the Pro Forma Financial Statements.

5. Represents Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets (in millions):

Borrowing costs incurred by the Company in connection with the new $1.325 billion term loan facility (current portion)
 
$
3.6


6. Income tax related impacts incurred by the Company (in millions):

Income tax effect on payment of acquisition costs directly related to the acquisition
 
$
2.8

Elimination of PTS's historical deferred income taxes
 
(8.4
)
Deferred tax liability on inventory step-up adjustment
 
(1.5
)
 
 
$
(7.1
)

7. Other noncurrent assets (in millions):
Borrowing costs incurred by the Company in connection with the new $1.325 billion term loan facility (non-current portion)
 
$
14.2

Elimination of deferred tax asset related to an environmental liability based on indemnification terms of the Purchase Agreement
 
(6.2
)
 
 
$
8.0


8. Represents elimination of certain Other Accrued Expenses (in millions):

Elimination of PTS's historical income taxes
 
$
(9.9
)
Elimination of PTS's historical environmental liability (current portion) based on indemnification terms of the Purchase Agreement
 
(6.0
)
 
 
$
(15.9
)

9. Intercompany Debt (in millions):
Elimination of cash pool borrowings represented as current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
(14.4
)

10. New Term Loan (in millions):
Proceeds from the new Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility
 
$
1,325.0







11. Reflects the following (in millions):
Deferred tax liability associated with purchase accounting adjustments using local statutory rates by tax jurisdiction
 
$
86.0

Elimination of PTS's historical deferred income taxes
 
(8.5
)
Deferred tax asset associated with a purchase accounting adjustment for a U.S. pension liability
 
(15.6
)
 
 
$
61.9


12. Pension obligations and retiree health care obligations (in millions):
This adjustment was included historically as an obligation of the parent company of PTS and assumed by the Company. The value for the pension obligations and retiree health care obligations was based on an actuarial study
 
$
42.0


13. Environmental liability (in millions):
Elimination of PTS's historical environmental liability (long-term portion) based on indemnification terms of the Purchase Agreement
 
$
(15.6
)

14. Additional Paid in Capital (in millions):
Elimination of PTS's historical Additional Paid in Capital
 
$
229.4


15. Reflects the following (in millions):
Costs directly related to the acquisition, net of tax, which will be expensed as incurred and are assumed to be incurred on the date of the acquisition
 
$
(9.8
)
Elimination of PTS's historical retained earnings
 
(742.0
)
 
 
$
(751.8
)

16. Accumulated other comprehensive loss (in millions):
Elimination of PTS's historical accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
$
5.8


17. Receivable for environmental remediation (in millions):
Elimination of a receivable related to an environmental indemnification agreement between Emerson Electric Co. and another responsible party
 
$
(2.5
)

18. Accrued compensation and employee benefits (in millions):
PTS's accrued expenses have been adjusted to reflect the reclassification of PTS's accrued compensation and employee benefits to conform with the Company's Balance Sheet classification
 
$
14.1


19. Pension and other post retirement benefits (in millions):
PTS's other noncurrent liabilities have been adjusted to reflect the reclassification of PTS's pension and other post retirement benefits to conform to the Company's Balance Sheet classification
 
$
0.3




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