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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2010

 

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

Commission file number: 333-113658

 

 

 

Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd.   Sensus USA Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Bermuda   98-0413362   Delaware    51-0338883

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

  (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)    (I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

8601 Six Forks Road, Suite 700, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(919) 845-4000

(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ¨    No  x

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K, or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

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

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

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

As of December 13, 2010, Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. had 12,000 common shares outstanding, all of which were owned by Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd., and Sensus USA Inc. had 283.603994 shares of common stock outstanding, all of which were owned by Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd.

 

 

 


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FORM 10-K/A

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page  

Part I

     

Item 1.

  

Business

     4   

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

     12   

Item 1B.

  

Unresolved Staff Comments

     22   

Item 2.

  

Properties

     23   

Item 3.

  

Legal Proceedings

     24   

Item 4.

  

Reserved

     25   

Part II

     

Item 5.

  

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

     26   

Item 6.

  

Selected Financial Data

     26   

Item 7.

  

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

     27   

Item 7A.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     40   

Item 8.

  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

     41   
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets

     42   
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations

     43   
  

Consolidated Statements of Stockholder’s Equity

     44   
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     45   
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     46   

Item 9.

  

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

     109   

Item 9A.

  

Controls and Procedures

     109   

Item 9B.

  

Other Information

     111   

Part III

     

Item 10.

  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

     112   

Item 11.

  

Executive Compensation

     116   

Item 12.

  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

     140   

Item 13.

  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

     142   

Item 14.

  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

     144   

Part IV

     

Item 15.

  

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

     145   

 

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. and Sensus USA Inc. are filing this Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment”) to their Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 10, 2010 (the “Form 10-K”). This Amendment includes a restatement of the following previously filed consolidated financial statements and data (and related disclosures): (1) our consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the fiscal years then ended; (2) our selected financial data as of and for our fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, located in Item 6 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A; (3) our management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations as of and for our fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, contained in Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A; (4) our unaudited quarterly financial information for each quarter in our fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, in Note 21, “Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited),” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A; and (5) other related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

As previously announced, under the supervision of our Audit Committee, we initiated an internal review of certain revenue recognition and other accounting practices prior to closing our books for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010. During the course of this internal review, we identified material errors in our financial statements for fiscal 2010 and 2009, primarily related the recognition of revenue under multi-element contracts associated with our Conservation Solutions business. This resulted in our Audit Committee determining that the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related reports of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm thereon, and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal quarters in the years then ended should no longer be relied upon. Similarly, our Audit Committee determined that press releases, reports and shareholder communications describing the Company’s financial statements and results of operations for these periods should no longer be relied upon.

The Company identified three primary causes of the errors, each of which resulted in the premature recognition of revenue within certain contracts. First, there was a failure to appropriately evaluate service level agreements and other performance obligations within certain contracts, which, if considered, would have required the deferral of revenue until such obligations were satisfied. This error resulted in the improper timing of revenue recognition of $11.1 million and $2.5 million in fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively. Second, the Company improperly recognized revenue under certain contracts in which the revenue was contingent on the delivery of future products and/or services. This error resulted in the Company prematurely recognizing $3.6 million and $3.9 million of revenue in fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively. Third, the Company failed to take into consideration certain contract commitments, up-grades, pre-billing and other undelivered elements. This error resulted in the Company prematurely recognizing $6.5 million of additional revenue in fiscal 2010 and $1.2 million in fiscal 2009. The effect of this restatement to correct revenue recognition is a reduction in revenue and an increase in deferred revenue of $14.7 million and $7.6 million on our full-year fiscal 2010 and 2009 operating results and the year-end balance sheets, respectively.

Further, during the course of the internal review of revenue recognition and other accounting matters, management identified certain additional accounting errors principally relating to significant deficiencies and deficiencies affecting certain aspects of our financial closing process. The Company identified three principal causes of these accounting errors. First, a lack of review and monitoring of the asset base resulted in (1) a failure by the Company to timely write off the $1.4 million carrying value of a software application developed for internal use that was abandoned in fiscal 2010 and (2) the Company recording prepaid assets aggregating $0.9 million in fiscal 2010 for items that are required to be expensed under GAAP. Second, due to the absence of a comprehensive technical review process, the Company inappropriately recognized a gain of $1.0 million relating to production related concessions from a vendor during fiscal 2010 prior to realization. Third, the Company identified failures in its financial closing and period cut-off procedures, whereby the lack of appropriate controls

 

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over accounts payable cut-off resulted in an understatement of legal, recruitment and other expenses totaling $1.1 million in fiscal 2010. Adjustments due to these errors total $4.4 million of additional expenses recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial results for fiscal 2010. The net adjustment to be recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial results for fiscal 2010 for all expenses including cost of sales totals $2.2 million.

The following table summarizes the financial statement caption adjustments from the restatement to our previously reported consolidated statements of operations impacting operating loss for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 and for each of the fiscal quarters in the years then ended:

 

      Quarter     Fiscal
Year
 

Fiscal 2010 (in millions)

   First     Second     Third     Fourth    

Net sales

   $ (4.9   $ (5.3   $ (6.9   $ (4.1   $ (21.2

Cost of sales

     0.2        0.2        0.6        (0.1     0.9   

Operating expenses:

          

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (0.1     —          (0.6     (0.6     (1.3

Other operating expense, net

     —          —          (1.4     (0.4     (1.8
                                        

Effect on operating loss

   $ (4.8   $ (5.1   $ (8.3   $ (5.2   $ (23.4
                                        

 

      Quarter     Fiscal
Year
 

Fiscal 2009 (in millions)

   First     Second     Third     Fourth    

Net sales

   $ (3.5   $ (1.2   $ (0.5   $ (2.4   $ (7.6

Cost of sales

     (0.7     —          0.1        (2.1     (2.7
                                        

Effect on operating loss

   $ (4.2   $ (1.2   $ (0.4   $ (4.5   $ (10.3
                                        

For more information regarding the restatement, please refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors”; Item 6, “Selected Financial Data”; Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; Note 2, “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements,” and Note 21, “Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited),” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8; and Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures.”

This Amendment sets forth the Form 10-K in its entirety. However, this Amendment only amends and restates the Items described above, in each case, solely as a result of, and to reflect, the restatement, and no other information in the Form 10-K is amended hereby. This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A continues to speak as of the dates described herein, and we have not updated the disclosures contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A to reflect any events that occurred subsequent to such dates. Accordingly, this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A should be read in conjunction with our filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission subsequent to May 10, 2010, as information in such filings may update or supersede certain information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. In addition, as required by Rule 12b-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), currently dated certifications by our principal executive officer and principal financial officer are included in this Amendment and apply to the Form 10-K, as amended by this Amendment. The certifications of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer are attached to this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A as Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1, respectively.

 

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PART I

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

Unless the context otherwise indicates or requires, the use in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of the terms “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” refers to Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries, and in a historical context, includes the operations of Invensys Metering Systems. Our fiscal year ends on March 31 and references herein to a fiscal year refer to the twelve-month period ended as of that date.

Available Information

Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports are available free of charge on our internet web site at http://www.sensus.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The SEC makes available on the website http://www.sec.gov free of charge, reports and other information regarding issuers, such as us, that file electronically with the SEC. As discussed in “Explanatory Note,” our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, and the related reports of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm thereon, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal quarters in the year then ended, and press releases, reports and shareholder communications describing our financial statements and results of operations for these periods, should no longer be relied on and are superseded in their entirety by this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. Information on our website or the SEC website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

General

We are a leading provider of advanced utility infrastructure systems, metering technologies and related communication systems to the worldwide utility industry. We have over a century of experience in providing support to utilities. Our technologies, products and systems enable our utility customers to measure, manage and control electricity, water and natural gas more efficiently thereby enabling conservation of those limited resources. Our products and technologies provide key functionality that will be required for the development of the “Smart Grid” in the United States and other countries. We are a leading provider of advanced metering infrastructure (“AMI”) fixed network radio frequency (“RF”) systems and solutions with a wide range of product offerings to meet the evolving demands of the electric, water, and gas utility sectors. We believe that we are the fastest growing participant in the North American electric metering systems market and the largest global manufacturer of water meters, a leading supplier of automatic meter reading (“AMR”) devices to the North American water utilities market and a leading global developer and manufacturer of gas and heat metering systems. We are recognized throughout the utility industry for developing and manufacturing metering products with long-term accuracy and robust product features, innovative metering communications systems, as well as for providing comprehensive customer service for all of our products and services. In addition to our advanced utility infrastructure and metering business, we believe that we are the leading North American producer of pipe joining and repair products for water and natural gas utilities and we are a premier supplier of precision-manufactured, thin-wall, low-porosity aluminum die castings.

The Company was formed on December 18, 2003 through the acquisition of the metering systems and certain other businesses of Invensys plc (“Invensys”). Prior to the acquisition, the Company had no active business operations. The metering systems businesses operated by Invensys prior to the acquisition are referred to herein as “Invensys Metering Systems.”

Industry, Markets and Products

We have two principal product groups: utility infrastructure systems products and support products, accounting for approximately 85% and 15% of net sales, respectively, for fiscal 2010. The two product groups,

 

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plus corporate operations, are organized into two reporting segments: Utility Infrastructure and Related Communication Systems (formerly Metering and Related Communication Systems) and All Other. The Utility Infrastructure and Related Communication Systems segment includes advanced metering technologies, such as AMI and AMR communications systems, distribution automation systems, demand response technologies, and four principal metering technology categories: water, gas, electricity and heat. Included in the All Other segment, under the Smith-Blair brand name, we manufacture pipe joining and repair products used primarily by water and gas utilities. Also, the All Other segment includes precision die castings that produce low porosity die casting products for the automotive market through tier I industry suppliers. For fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010, we had net sales of $722.0 million, $784.3 million and $844.4 million, respectively.

Utility Infrastructure and Related Communication Systems

We provide advanced utility infrastructure and related communication systems, which include utility-wide AMI fixed network RF deployments, AMR systems, distribution automation systems, demand response technologies, advanced metering and related communication technologies, products and solutions to utilities throughout the world and have a large installed base of meters worldwide. The North American and European utility markets are the largest markets in which we participate.

Advanced technology and two-way communications systems provide utilities with the means to measure, manage and control various points in their infrastructure more efficiently and timely. Two-way communications allow a utility not only to receive information from a device (e.g., a meter or transformer), but to send commands to control the device. In addition to meters, our communication technology can be integrated into other devices across the utility’s infrastructure and used in distribution automation and demand response applications such as substations and thermostats. This provides the utility with the ability not only to monitor usage, but also to control distribution and demand, a key aim of the Smart Grid. The ability to communicate and control devices in its infrastructure provides a utility with a way to improve its efficiency and improve resource conservation. Increases in efficiencies and conservation have become strong drivers in the growth in AMI and AMR markets. We offer AMI and AMR systems, which can be deployed with most major competitors’ devices (e.g., meters) as well as our own. In addition, our meters can be deployed on most of the leading AMI and AMR systems in the market.

Conservation Solutions. The Company’s Conservation Solutions business (formerly AMI & Electric) offers the Sensus FlexNet™ two-way RF fixed network AMI and Smart Grid communications solution across electric, gas and water utilities. We participate in electric markets that follow the American National Standards Institute standards with a focus on other countries where there is an organized plan to deploy a Smart Grid solution on a large scale, such as the United Kingdom. Our principal electric market is North America where we participate with our iCon® solid-state meter and our Sensus FlexNet™ AMI system for residential metering applications. The North American electric utility market is made up of approximately 3,000 electric utilities having approximately 140 million meters for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The two main segments of the electric utility market are investor owned utilities (“IOUs”) and public or municipal utilities. IOUs make up 7% of the market segment, but manage approximately 70% of the metering services. In the United States, recent energy legislation—the Energy Advancement and Investment Act (2007) and the Energy Independence and Security Act (2007)—created a requirement for the utility regulatory bodies in each state to consider implementing advanced metering solutions. This requirement has been a significant driver for utilities to upgrade or replace their existing electricity meters with AMR or AMI systems. Furthermore, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) signed into law in February of 2009 allocated $11 billion to Smart Grid technologies that included AMI deployments and an additional $4.5 billion to modernize the nation’s electrical grid and Smart Grid. We expect that the ARRA, and similar legislative initiatives in the European Union to promote energy efficiency, will bolster demand for our products using AMI and AMR technologies.

We believe that our FlexNet™ AMI system provides the utility industry’s most reliable and flexible two-way AMI fixed network solution. This network is based on a Federal Communications Commission (the

 

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“FCC”) licensed and protected communications network. We believe that utility customers can benefit from these FlexNet™ AMI system features, as well as others, including IP-based wide area communications, open standards home area networking, advanced Smart Grid products, IP-based information systems, and the ability to provide two-way communications to water and gas meters. The Company’s network solution delivers timely and accurate AMI communications through a dedicated redundant RF data path with high power broadcasting capabilities to minimize infrastructure investments. This allows utilities to communicate with a complete range of endpoint devices including smart water, gas and electric meters, intelligent home devices, demand response, and distribution automation equipment in any mix of rural and urban settings. We have begun to integrate our FlexNet™ AMI communications into our distribution automation product offering, which we acquired from Telemetric in June 2009. We believe that our FlexNet™ AMI system provides a proven single-technology solution that reduces cost, mitigates technology risk, enables pricing flexibility and demand response, and improves operational efficiency through reliable performance, cross-vendor compatibility, and system scalability.

We continue to expand the iCon® electric meter product family to include commercial and industrial electric meter lines as well as increasing the meter’s AMI and AMR capabilities. We offer our own electric meter AMI and AMR products, which include the Sensus FlexNet™ two-way fixed network system in addition to our RadioRead® mobile walk-by/drive-by system. The key design features of the iCon® meter enable the product to be one of the most highly accurate electricity measurement devices, and the well-engineered mechanical design allows for AMI and AMR product integration of both the Company and compatible third-party AMI/AMR vendor products. These features have permitted the iCon® meter to gain rapid market acceptance in North America. The market growth for solid-state meters is expected to increase in the North American electric meter market due to utilities upgrading to new technologies that integrate new meters with AMI/AMR systems.

During fiscal 2010, the Company executed long-term contracts to deploy its advanced, fixed network AMI technology. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had entered into contracts covering the deployment of approximately 10.3 million FlexNet™ AMI electric and gas endpoints. These long-term contracts, which extend up to 20 years, provide for the deployment of our FlexNet™ AMI Network and contain multiple product and service elements including hardware, software, project management and installation services as well as ongoing support. During fiscal 2010, the Company shipped approximately 3.3 million endpoints under these contracts, an increase of 74% compared to fiscal 2009.

Water and Heat. Our water metering technology products and systems are sold worldwide with our largest markets being North America and Europe. We have developed and introduced to the market new and innovative technologies for both residential and commercial applications, which address numerous long standing industry challenges. Our OMNI™ line of commercial products uses our proprietary floating ball technology to recognize low flow rates with only one single moving part; it also uses an electronic register with numerous additional features. In the residential segment, we have launched iPERL™, which is an intelligent water management system. Our iPERL™ product recognizes ultra low flow rates and incorporates numerous innovative features, which we believe will change the mindset of our customers within the residential segment of the market. In addition, both OMNI™ and iPERL™ are 100% lead free. Our iPERL™ product is constructed with engineered composite materials and OMNI™ is epoxy coated iron. Both technologies are being utilized internationally. The electronic registers in these new products provide the platform for advanced AMI and AMR communications. Our AMI and AMR systems offer utilities several ways to collect meter reading and other data, including TouchRead®, walk-by and drive-by RF RadioRead®, PhoneRead® and two-way fixed-based FlexNet™ RF systems.

In the North American water utility market, we believe that we hold a strong market position along with our three main competitors. Our end-customers in this market are the approximately 53,000 water utilities having approximately 80 million meters located throughout the continent. Historically, we focused our efforts on the small- to mid-size utilities that have an installed base of fewer than 50,000 meters. Such utilities represent approximately 90% of the water utilities in North America. We believe that our high accuracy meters and AMI and AMR systems are attractive to these smaller utilities, which generally have limited resources, because our

 

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systems reduce labor-intensive manual meter readings, improve reading accuracy and minimize the cost of repairs.

The European water metering market is another significant market, and we are one of the leading participants in this market. Some of the European residential water meter market is subject to national regulations that effectively limit a meter’s service life, and in these markets these regulations can minimize the need for long-term accuracy. In addition, these utilities do not read the meters frequently, which makes the cost of advanced metering systems more difficult to justify. As a result of these factors, product differentiation and features, to date, have been less of a basis for competition in Europe than in North America. However, we are witnessing a heightened level of utility market activity with advanced metering communications systems in the European market, and with that, we are pursuing AMI and AMR system solutions for the market that could change these market dynamics. For industrial and commercial meters, durability, accuracy and design specifications are more critical in the customer’s selection process and are a greater basis for competition.

Our heat metering activity is focused on heat utilities and sub-metering companies in Europe with our main activity in countries that utilize hot water for heating purposes. We produce several types of heat meters that measure the energy consumed. Sensors measure the temperature of the water in a closed system as it enters and exits the building or apartment. The difference in temperature is used to calculate the amount of energy consumed. Heat metering products include PolluCom E® compact heat meter, PolluStat E® ultrasonic heat meter and PolluFlow®bulk hot water meter. Advanced metering communications systems are also being reviewed for these markets.

Gas. Our gas metering and regulator products are sold primarily in the North American gas utility market and selected international gas utility markets where our gas products meet the regional product specifications. Our largest market is in North America where the market consists of approximately 1,250 gas utilities with approximately 75 million meters. The majority of the market consists of large IOUs, with the remaining being small-to-mid-size municipal utilities. The IOUs make up approximately 20% of the gas utility companies; however, they manage over 85% of the metering services in the North American market.

We have provided gas metering and regulation products to the gas utility market for over 100 years and are considered a market leader in the markets in which we participate. Over this period, we have continued to provide product improvements and new product developments to the market. We produce diaphragm gas metering devices for residential, commercial and industrial market segments, along with our ultrasonic gas meter product line under the Sonix® brand name. For transport gas customers, we supply the market with large volume turbine and auto-adjust turbine meters. In addition to meters, we provide regulator products that control gas line pressure. We also supply AMI and AMR systems that can read a meter remotely using radio frequency interfaces. Our AMI and AMR systems that are used in the gas utility market include the Sensus FlexNet™ AMI and the Sensus mobile RadioRead® system.

All Other

The All Other segment includes pipe joining, tapping and repair products that consist principally of pipe couplings, tapping sleeves and saddles, and repair clamps that are used by utilities in pipe joining and pipe repair applications. Also included in the All Other segment are die casting products that consist of high quality thin-wall, low porosity aluminum die castings, generally targeting the automotive industry and gas utility markets.

Pipe Joining and Repair Products. Our Smith-Blair brand competes primarily in the North American pipe joining, repairing, restraining and tapping products market. These products consist principally of pipe couplings, tapping sleeves and saddles, joint restraints and repair clamps that are used primarily by water and natural gas utilities to construct, extend and repair utility piping systems. Demand for pipe joining, restraining, tapping and repair products is driven by new construction, replacements and repairs. Replacement and repair demand is driven by aging infrastructure as well as extreme weather conditions, including freezes, droughts, hurricanes and

 

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earthquakes. Due to the often time-sensitive nature of customer demand for pipe joining, repairing, restraining and tapping products, a company’s ability to respond promptly to customer needs with effective engineering solutions plays a significant role in its success within this market. Smith-Blair successfully differentiates itself by providing the widest range of both standard products and engineered-to-order products while maintaining the highest levels of customer service and, we believe, the shortest lead times in the industry.

Precision Die Casting Products. In North America, several hundred die casters produce thousands of castings for numerous products ranging from components for automobiles to medical devices. Our die casting products consist of high quality thin-wall, low porosity aluminum die castings, generally targeting the automotive industry and gas utility markets in North America. We believe that only a few other precision die casters in the United States have the ability to produce these types of products. Sales within the precision die casting market are largely dependent on the success of the automotive platform for which the products are manufactured. In China, we produce thin-wall, low porosity aluminum die castings for the Chinese automotive industry. Demand for our aluminum die casts in this market is being driven by the expanding Chinese automotive industry.

For additional information regarding our reporting segments, including segment revenue, operating income (loss) and total assets, see Note 18 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Competition

The Company competes with a number of companies in the delivery of products and services into each of the markets we serve. Our major competitors include Aclara, Badger Meter, Inc., Elster Metering, Itron, Inc., Landis+Gyr AG, Neptune Technologies and Silver Spring Networks.

Sales, Marketing and Distribution

In North America, we utilize a direct sales force to sell and market to large electric, water and gas utilities. For the medium and small electric, water and gas utilities, we use a combination of direct and indirect sales channels, including a network of distributors, some of which, we have had relationships with for over 30 years. Distributors assist us in effectively reaching our broad base of existing and potential customers, which includes approximately 53,000 water, 3,000 electric and 1,250 gas utilities throughout North America. Through strong distribution arrangements in regional and local markets, we are able to leverage those relationships to generate sales. In total, our North American sales force consists of 61 members.

Our sales and marketing strategy in Europe differs from that in North America because of the varying competitive and regulatory landscapes. Most utilities in Europe procure their meters through a tender process required by European Union or in-house regulations. Price, therefore, remains the main competitive factor in most sections of the residential European metering market. To address the specific characteristics of the European market, we maintain a direct field sales force of approximately 70 persons who are highly trained on product specifications and performance attributes and are able to assist customers in analyzing the technical and financial implications of major metering projects. In addition, we selectively use distributors in the European market, primarily in the water and heat sub-metering segments. European distributors act more as wholesalers than distributors and do not maintain significant sales and support groups.

We also have sales personnel in South America, Asia and Africa. Market coverage is mainly achieved through commissioned sales agents and several distributors. Our sales personnel play an important role in specifying products and services and are responsible for obtaining products qualified by utilities’ technical departments.

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and web-site management. The corporate marketing group also coordinates product pricing and distributor support programs, as well as support for industry advertising, trade shows and publications.

Customers

Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 38% of net sales for fiscal 2010, and no individual customer accounted for more that 10% of net sales.

Products and Systems Development

We are committed to developing the most technologically advanced products and systems within the utility industry. Currently, we maintain an active engineering and technology program that performs four key functions: development of new products, support of existing products, technical assistance for customers and new technology investigations. Our research and development expenditures for fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010 were $26.6 million, $31.0 million and $41.3 million, respectively. We currently have 256 technical personnel operating in several facilities around the world, with most based in the United States and Germany.

Our research and development is focused on new product development as well as advancement of existing products and technologies. New product ideas are determined from many sources, including customers and sales and marketing people. We have established engineering teams with specific technical expertise to support global business activities, which eliminate duplication of effort and allow us to focus on enhancing each specific area of expertise. Utilities are very conservative in adopting new technologies and prefer to use products with a proven track record of successful deployment in the field. As a result, new products must undergo extensive system-testing and field-testing prior to release to target markets. Another major activity of our engineering group is the continual refinement and improvement of existing product design and cost.

In addition to developing our own internal technologies, we have many existing strategic relationships, including licensing agreements and development partnerships with third parties. These relationships are typically negotiated on an exclusive basis and provide us with full licensing rights. We also evaluate acquisition opportunities that provide new technology capabilities and resources that strategically fit our business.

Backlog

The Company’s total backlog consists of unshipped orders relating to undelivered contractual commitments and purchase orders. Total backlog at March 31, 2010 was $133.7 million, compared with $123.7 million at March 31, 2009. The 8% increase primarily reflects orders related to our long-term AMI contracts. In addition, at March 31, 2010, the Company cumulatively had approximately 10.3 million AMI electric and gas endpoints under long-term contracts, of which 5.5 million endpoints had been shipped. The potential aggregate future revenue of unshipped endpoints and services under these contracts was approximately $550 million at March 31, 2010, of which approximately $56 million is included in backlog. No assurance can be made that firm purchase orders will be placed under these contracts.

Suppliers and Raw Materials

In fiscal 2010, we purchased approximately $388.9 million of materials. In fiscal 2010, our largest supplier accounted for approximately 21% of total material expenditures, while the top ten suppliers accounted for approximately 67% of total material expenditures.

The principal materials used in the manufacturing processes are commodities that are available from a variety of sources. The key metal materials used in the manufacturing processes include brass castings, aluminum ingots and machined parts. The key non-metal materials used include high performance engineered plastic parts, energy, plastic resins and rubber. We do not maintain long-term supply contracts with our suppliers.

 

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Management believes that there is a readily available supply of materials in sufficient quantity from a variety of sources. We have not experienced a significant shortage of key materials and do not engage in hedging transactions for commodity supplies.

We have developed strategic partnerships with contract electronic manufacturers (“CEMs”), our outsource manufacturing providers, and are transitioning an increasing portion of our manufacturing to these providers. These strategic partnerships enable us to leverage the CEMs’ ability and capacity to manufacture high value electric components, while minimizing our manufacturing costs. In addition, CEMs function as an extension of our manufacturing capabilities by assembling some of our products and shipping them directly to customers. During fiscal 2010, the manufacture of products representing 39% of net sales was outsourced.

Intellectual Property

Our success and ability to compete depends substantially upon our intellectual property. We pursue patent and trademark protection in the United States and abroad. Currently we have approximately 200 U.S. and foreign patents. No key or strategic patent protection will expire during the next fiscal year. We also have numerous trademark registrations, 31 of which we believe are significant to the business. With respect to these trademarks, so long as we continue to use and renew the registration for them, we can continue to have exclusive rights to use the trademarks indefinitely in those jurisdictions in which registrations are in effect. We sell many of our products under a number of registered trademarks, which we believe are widely recognized in the relevant industry.

While we rely on patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret law to protect our technology, we also believe that factors such as our existing licensing agreements, contracts with component manufacturers, the technological and creative skills of our personnel, new product developments and ongoing product enhancements are essential to establishing and maintaining a technology leadership position.

Environmental Matters

The Company is aware of known contamination at the following United States facilities: Russellville, Kentucky; DuBois and Uniontown, Pennsylvania; and Texarkana, Arkansas as a result of historic releases of hazardous materials. The former owner of these sites is investigating, remediating and monitoring these properties. The Company is obligated to reimburse the former owner for a portion of cash paid on the remediation plus interest on cash paid at all sites other than Russellville (the “Reimbursement Sites”), where the former owner pays all remediation costs. The Company is unable to estimate the amount of such costs at this time. In connection with the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems, certain subsidiaries of Invensys agreed to retain liability for the reimbursement obligations related to the Reimbursement Sites.

In addition, there is contamination in the soil and groundwater at our facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany. We were indemnified by the former owner against costs that may result from the contamination, but have accepted a lump-sum payment from the former owner in return for a release of its indemnity obligations. We also have an indemnity, subject to certain limitations, from certain subsidiaries of Invensys regarding this facility pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement governing the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems.

Based on information currently available, the Company believes that future environmental compliance expenditures will not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations, and has established allowances the Company believes are adequate to cover potential exposure to environmental liabilities. However, as to any of the above-described indemnities, we are subject to the credit risk of the indemnifying parties. If the indemnifying parties are unable to reimburse us for our share of the cost of remediation, additional environmental compliance costs and liabilities could reduce the Company’s future net income and cash available for operations.

 

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Other Regulatory Matters

Our products are subject to the rules and regulations of various federal, state and local agencies and foreign regulatory bodies. For example, our AMR/AMI products and systems use radio spectrum and are subject to regulation by the FCC in the United States and by Industry Canada in Canada. Much of the European water and heat metering markets, including Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, are subject to national regulation. We are also subject to regulation by other governmental bodies. Further, we are subject to governmental regulations related to occupational safety and health, labor, wage practices and the performance of certain engineering services. We believe that we are currently in material compliance with such regulations; however, failure to comply with current or future regulations could result in the imposition of substantial fines, suspension of production, alteration of production processes, cessation of operations or other actions that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

In the United States, recent energy legislation—the Energy Advancement and Investment Act (2007) and the Energy Independence and Security Act (2007)—created a requirement for the utility regulatory bodies in each state to consider implementing advanced metering solutions. This requirement has been a significant driver for utilities in the United States to upgrade or replace their existing meters with AMR or AMI systems. In addition, the ARRA has allocated $11 billion to Smart Grid technologies and an additional $4.5 billion to modernize the nation’s electrical grid and Smart Grid. We expect that the ARRA, and similar legislative initiatives in the European Union to promote energy efficiency, will bolster the demand for our products using AMR and AMI technologies. Subject to certain exceptions, federal, state and local public works projects initiated under the ARRA must satisfy certain regulatory requirements, including the requirement that products used in such projects be produced in the United States or in countries with which the United States has entered into trade agreements. Competition within the metering industry remains strong, and our ability to benefit from these recent legislative initiatives will depend, in part, on our ability to meet applicable regulatory requirements. Some of our competitors may be able to better respond to the changing regulatory environment to our competitive detriment. Furthermore, the uncertain nature of government stimulus programs, including the eventual size and timing of implementation, could have a material impact on our results of operations.

Employees

We are headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and operate globally with 40 facilities in the United States and other countries, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Slovakia, Brazil, Chile, South Africa and China. As of March 31, 2010, we had 3,691 full-time employees, of whom 1,423 were located in the United States and 2,268 were located abroad.

We maintain both union and non-union workforces. As of March 31, 2010, 1,271 of our employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. The Uniontown, Pennsylvania facility has a five-year agreement with the United Steel Workers of America that expires on February 24, 2013. Sensus Precision Die Casting, Inc., our subsidiary through which we operate our precision die casting product line, has a four-year agreement with the United Automobile Workers that expires on October 11, 2010. Smith-Blair has a four-year labor contract with the United Steel Workers of America that expires on March 27, 2011. Additionally, our Ludwigshafen, Germany and Hannover, Germany employees are represented by IG Metall and negotiate with local employers’ associations that represent the German subsidiaries as well as other employers from the industry. The outcome of these negotiations also indirectly affects non-unionized employees to the extent that individual employment agreements contain references to the relevant metal union contracts. The current agreement covering our German unionized workforce expires on June 30, 2012. The Stara Tura, Slovakia facility has a five-year agreement with the ZZO OZ KOVO CHIRANA-PREMA that expires on December 31, 2010. The Nova Odessa/SP, Brazil facility has an agreement with Sindicato dos Trabalhadores das Indústrias Metalúrgicas Mecânicas e Materiais Electricos de Campinas e Ragião with an indefinite term, cancellable with one month notice.

 

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In the normal course of our business, in an effort to help keep our security holders and the public informed about our operations, we may from time to time issue or make certain statements, either in writing or orally, that are or contain “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined in the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, these statements relate to business plans or strategies, projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings, profitability or other aspects of operating results or other future developments in our affairs or the industry in which we conduct business. The words “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution readers that such statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of factors that may tend to influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based, including but not limited to those discussed below. All phases of our operations are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and other influences, many of which are outside our control, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially affect our financial condition or results of operations, the trading price of our publicly traded securities, and whether the forward-looking statements we make ultimately prove to be accurate.

Set forth below are risks that we believe are material to our business operations. Additional risks and uncertainties not known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations.

Our review of our revenue recognition practices and resulting restatement of previously filed financial statements may continue to have adverse effects on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our review of our revenue recognition and other accounting practices and our restatement of certain of our historical consolidated financial statements have required, and may continue to require, us to expend significant management time and incur significant accounting, legal and other expenses, all of which may have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. As a result of our revenue recognition review and related restatements, approximately $22.9 million of customer revenue previously recognized through March 31, 2010, will be deferred to periods after that date. See “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Note 2, “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a detailed discussion of the restatement.

In addition, private or governmental actions may be brought against us relating to a failure to apply GAAP in the reporting of quarterly and annual financial statements and securities prospectuses. Such actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and the trading price for our securities. Litigation would be time-consuming, expensive, and disruptive to normal business operations, and the outcome of litigation is difficult to predict. The defense of any litigation would result in significant expenditures and the continued diversion of our management’s time and attention from the operation of our business, which could impede our business.

We cannot be certain that the measures we have taken to address the restatements will ensure that restatements will not occur in the future. Execution of restatements like the ones described above could create a significant strain on our internal resources, cause delays in our filing of quarterly or annual financial results, increase our costs, and cause management distraction.

We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, which have required us to incur substantial costs and diverted management resources in connection with our efforts to remediate these material weaknesses.

In connection with our review of our revenue recognition practices for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, and as discussed in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures,” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, we have identified control deficiencies relating to the application of GAAP to revenue recognition. Management

 

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has concluded that these control deficiencies constituted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2010 and 2009. In addition, in connection with our review of other accounting and financial matters, other control deficiencies relating to certain aspects of the financial closing process were identified. Management has concluded that these control deficiencies, taken together, constituted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2010 and 2009. A “material weakness” in internal control over financial reporting is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

We have discussed the identified control deficiencies in our financial reporting and the remediation of such deficiencies with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and will continue to do so as necessary. We believe that the use of external experts to help us develop and document new controls, adding additional resources to our contract review process, revisions to our internal training programs and other measures that we are taking will remediate these control deficiencies. However, we cannot be certain that the remedial measures that we are taking will ensure that we maintain adequate controls over our financial reporting in the future and, accordingly, additional material weaknesses could occur or be identified. Any future deficiencies could materially and adversely affect our ability to provide timely and accurate financial information, and the current and future deficiencies may impact public confidence in our internal controls and our Company.

We are susceptible to macroeconomic downturns in the United States and abroad that may affect the general economic climate, our performance and the performance of our customers and suppliers.

The recent global financial crisis and general weakness in the global economy have resulted in a general tightening in the credit markets, lower levels of liquidity and corresponding increases in the rates of default and bankruptcy, and extreme volatility in credit, equity and fixed income markets. These macroeconomic developments have had adverse effects on our customers and suppliers and could have adverse effects on our business, including decreased revenue from the sales of products and increased financing costs due to the failure of financial institutions. The combination of some or all of these factors could adversely affect our results of operations and ability to execute our business strategy. Although we have not been materially impacted by the tightening credit environment, the current economic environment may impact our customers’ and suppliers’ abilities to access credit from financial institutions that may be necessary to operate their businesses.

Conditions in the residential, commercial and industrial construction markets may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Many of our products are distributed to utility contractors in connection with residential, commercial and industrial construction projects. Sales into these markets correlate to the number of new homes and buildings that are built. The strength of the residential, commercial and industrial construction markets depends in part on the availability of consumer and commercial financing. As a result of deteriorating economic conditions and the turmoil in the credit markets, there has been a significant decline in the residential housing construction market and construction of new commercial and industrial buildings has slowed. If these conditions remain as they are today or continue to worsen, it could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

Conditions in the automotive industry may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We sell precision die castings to tier I automotive component suppliers. Sales within the precision die casting market are largely dependent on the success of the automotive platform for which the products are manufactured. The automotive industry has experienced significant declines due to weakness in the global economy and tightening credit markets. Some automobile manufacturers have announced significant restructuring actions in an effort to improve profitability and others have recently sought bankruptcy protection. If automakers reduce their orders to tier I suppliers, these suppliers will reduce their orders to us, and that would

 

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adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. Due to demand contractions in the automotive market, the Company determined that the goodwill in its precision die casting business unit was impaired and thus recorded a charge of $14.4 million in fiscal 2009 (see Note 1 and Note 4 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A).

Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health, harm our ability to react to changes to our business and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our indebtedness.

We are highly leveraged and have significant debt service obligations. As of March 31, 2010, we had total debt of $465.9 million outstanding. Our cash interest paid for fiscal 2009 and 2010 was $36.2 million and $38.9 million, respectively.

Our substantial level of indebtedness increases the possibility that we may be unable to generate cash sufficient to pay, when due, the principal of, interest on or other amounts due in respect to our indebtedness. Our substantial debt could also have other material consequences. For example, it could a) increase our vulnerability to general economic downturns and adverse competitive industry conditions, b) require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, research and development efforts and other general corporate purposes, c) limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate, d) place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to competitors that have less debt and e) limit our ability to raise additional financing on satisfactory terms or at all.

Furthermore, our interest expense could increase if interest rates increase because a major portion of our debt under the credit agreement governing our senior secured credit facilities is variable-rate debt. Our senior secured credit facilities include a term loan facility of $186.0 million and revolving credit facility totaling $70.0 million, each of which bear interest at variable rates as defined in the credit agreement. During fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010, we utilized interest rate swap agreements to mitigate our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on variable-rate debt. We may continue to utilize these agreements to manage interest rate risk in the future. At March 31, 2010, we held interest rate swap agreements covering an aggregate notional amount of $100.0 million. See “—Interest Rate Risk” in Item 7A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

We are controlled by our principal investors, whose interests in our business may differ, and who control the appointment of our board of directors. As a result, conflicts may exist with respect to fundamental business decisions.

Our principal investors, The Resolute Fund and GS Capital Partners, beneficially own approximately 66.0% and 33.0% of the Company, respectively, through their equity interests in our parent, Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd. (“Sensus 1”). Our entire board was designated by persons affiliated with The Resolute Fund and GS Capital Partners, and persons affiliated with The Resolute Fund have the ability to designate a majority of the board. In addition, persons affiliated with our principal investors control the appointment of management and the entering into of mergers, sales of substantially all of our assets and other extraordinary transactions. Affiliates of our principal investors may also have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures, financings or other transactions that, in their judgment, could enhance their equity investments, even though such transactions might involve risks. In addition, our principal investors or their affiliates may in the future own businesses that directly compete with ours.

We have recorded a significant amount of intangible assets that may never generate the returns we expect, which may require us to write off a significant portion of our intangible assets and would have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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which substantially include customer relationships, developed technology, trademarks and tradenames, patents and non-competition agreements, were $188.0 million at March 31, 2010, representing 17% of our total assets. Amortization expense associated with our identifiable intangible assets was $13.0 million in fiscal 2010 and is expected to be $59.6 million over the next five fiscal years (without giving effect to any acquisitions completed subsequent to March 31, 2010). The large amount of amortization expense will adversely affect our net income during this period. Goodwill, which relates to the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets of the businesses we acquired, was $443.3 million at March 31, 2010, representing 41% of our total assets.

Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, which are deemed to have indefinite lives, are recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition and, in accordance with GAAP, are reviewed at least annually for impairment. Impairment may result from, among other things, deterioration in the performance of the acquired business, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in applicable laws or regulations, including changes that restrict the activities of the acquired business, and a variety of other circumstances. The full value of our intangible assets may never be realized. Any future determination requiring the write-off of a significant portion of our intangible assets would have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Due to demand contractions in the automotive market, the Company determined that the goodwill in its precision die casting business unit was impaired and thus recorded a charge of $14.4 million in fiscal 2009 (see Note 1 and Note 4 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A).

We are dependent on the utility industry, which may experience volatility. This volatility could cause our results of operations to vary significantly from period to period.

In fiscal 2010, approximately 85% of our net sales were derived from sales of products and services to the utility industry. Purchases of our products are, to a substantial extent, deferrable in the event that utilities reduce capital expenditures as a result of, among other factors, mergers and acquisitions, pending or unfavorable regulatory decisions, decreased sales due to weather conditions, rising interest rates or general economic downturns.

The utility industry, both domestic and foreign, is generally characterized by long budgeting and purchasing and regulatory process cycles that can take up to several years to complete. Our utility customers typically issue requests for quotes and proposals, establish evaluation committees, review different technical options with vendors, analyze performance and cost/benefit justifications and perform a regulatory review, in addition to applying the normal budget approval process within a utility.

Such purchase decisions are often put on hold indefinitely when merger negotiations begin. If our customers engage in a high volume of merger and acquisition activity, our sales could be materially and adversely affected. If future state or other regulatory decisions are issued that cause a delay in purchasing decisions, or if we experience changes in our customer base or requirements to modify our products and services (or develop new products or services) to meet the needs of market participants, our results could be materially and adversely affected.

Many of our products are distributed to utility contractors in connection with residential, commercial and industrial construction projects. Historically, new housing construction has decreased during economic slowdowns, and the level of activity in the commercial and industrial construction markets depends on the general economic outlook, corporate profitability, interest rates and existing plant capacity utilization. In general, factors such as trends in the construction industry, billing practices, changes in municipal spending or other factors that influence metering products sales are not within our control and, as a result, may have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.

 

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We are facing increasing competition. If we are unable to implement our business strategy successfully, we risk losing market share to these competitors.

We face competitive pressures from a variety of companies in each of the markets that we serve. Some of our present and potential future competitors have or may have substantially greater financial, marketing, technical or manufacturing resources, and in some cases, greater name recognition, market penetration and experience than us. Our competitors may be able to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements or more effectively take advantage of legislative initiatives, including the ARRA, that impact the metering industry. They may also be able to devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products and services than we can. In addition, current and potential competitors may make strategic acquisitions or establish cooperative relationships among themselves or with third parties that increase their ability to address the needs of our prospective customers. It is possible that new competitors or alliances among current and new competitors may emerge and rapidly gain significant market share. If we cannot compete successfully against current or future competitors, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

Additionally, some of our larger, more sophisticated customers are attempting to reduce the number of vendors from which they purchase to increase their efficiency. If we are not selected as one of these preferred providers, we may lose access to certain sections of the markets in which we compete. Our customers increasingly demand a broad product range, and we must continue to develop our expertise to manufacture and market these products successfully. To remain competitive, we will need to invest continuously in research and development, manufacturing, customer service and support, marketing and our distribution networks. We may also have to adjust the prices of some of our products to stay competitive. There is a risk that we may not have sufficient resources to continue to make such investments and that we may be unable to maintain our competitive position within each of the markets we serve.

We are dependent upon our ability to attract qualified candidates and retain critical employees.

Our success depends on our ability to recruit, retain and motivate highly skilled, technical and qualified personnel. Competition for these individuals in our industry is intense, and there is a risk that we may not be able to recruit, train or retain qualified personnel successfully. Although the Company believes that its relationship with its employees is good, the Company’s ability to achieve its financial and operational objectives depends in large part upon its continuing ability to attract, integrate, retain and motivate highly qualified personnel. The loss or interruption of the continued service of certain of our executive officers and key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, to support our continued growth, we must effectively recruit, develop and retain additional qualified personnel both domestically and internationally. Our inability to attract and retain necessary qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We face potential product liability claims relating to products we manufacture or distribute. The successful assertion of a large product liability claim could subject us to substantial damages.

We face risk of exposure to existing and future product liability claims in the event that the use of our products is alleged to have resulted in injury or other adverse effects. We currently maintain product liability insurance coverage, but there is a risk that we may be unable to obtain such insurance on acceptable terms in the future, or at all, and any such insurance may not provide adequate coverage against potential claims. We are entitled to indemnification from certain subsidiaries of Invensys under the terms of the stock purchase agreement for certain product liability claims existing prior to the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems, we may be unable to recover from the indemnifying parties in the event we are found liable. Product liability claims can be expensive to defend and can divert the attention of management and other personnel for long periods of time, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the litigation with respect to those claims. An adverse result in connection with a product liability claim could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our business depends on the strong product reputation that we believe we have

 

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developed. In the event that this reputation is damaged, we may face difficulty in maintaining the pricing of some of our products, which could result in reduced sales and profitability. See “Legal Proceedings” in Item 3 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a summary of certain legal proceedings to which we are subject.

We are subject to the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.

The financial condition and results of operations of each of our operating foreign subsidiaries are reported in the relevant local currency and are then translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable currency exchange rate for inclusion in our financial statements. Exchange rates between these currencies and U.S. dollars in recent years have fluctuated significantly and may do so in the future. In addition to currency translation risk, we incur currency transaction risk whenever one of our operating subsidiaries enters into either a purchase or a sales transaction using a different currency than the relevant local currency. Given the volatility of exchange rates, we may be unable to manage our currency transaction risks effectively. The majority of our businesses source raw materials and sell their products within their local markets in their functional currencies and therefore have limited transaction exposure. Fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar may impact our ability to compete in international markets. Currency fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on our future international sales and, consequently, on our financial condition and results of operations. During fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010, we utilized foreign currency forward contracts to minimize the effect of exchange rate fluctuations and expect to continue to utilize these contracts to manage foreign currency exchange risk in the future as appropriate.

Restrictive covenants in our senior credit facilities and the indenture governing our senior subordinated notes may restrict our ability to pursue our business strategies.

Our senior secured credit facilities contain a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us and may limit our ability to engage in acts that may be beneficial to the Company in the future. Our senior secured credit facilities include covenants restricting, among other things, our ability to a) guarantee or incur additional debt, b) incur liens and engage in sale leaseback transactions, c) make loans and investments, d) declare dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock, e) engage in mergers, amalgamations, acquisitions and other business combinations, f) prepay, redeem or purchase subordinated debt (including the new notes), g) amend or alter terms of debt (including the new notes), h) sell assets, i) transact with affiliates and j) alter the business that we conduct.

Our senior credit facilities also include financial covenants, including requirements that we maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. These financial covenants become more restrictive over time.

The indenture governing our senior subordinated notes also contains numerous covenants including, among other things, restrictions on our ability to a) incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue certain preferred stock, b) pay dividends on our capital stock or redeem, repurchase or retire our capital stock or subordinated indebtedness, c) make certain investments, d) enter into arrangements that restrict dividends from our subsidiaries, e) engage in transactions with affiliates, f) sell assets, including capital stock of our subsidiaries, and g) merge, amalgamate or consolidate with other companies or transfer all or substantially all of our assets.

We depend on our ability to develop new products for our success. We may be unable to continue to develop new products successfully.

We have made, and expect to continue to make, substantial investments in product and technology development. Our future success will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to design and manufacture new competitive products and to enhance our existing products. This product development will require continued investment to maintain our market position. Unforeseen problems could occur with respect to the development and performance of our technologies and products and we may not meet our product development schedules. In addition, our new products and systems may not be accepted in the market. For example, market acceptance for

 

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AMI/AMR systems varies by country based on such factors as the regulatory and business environment, labor costs and other economic conditions. We believe that our customers rigorously evaluate their suppliers on the basis of a number of factors, including a) product quality, b) reliability and timeliness of delivery, c) new product innovation, d) price competitiveness, e) technical expertise and development capability, f) product design capability, g) manufacturing expertise, h) operational flexibility, i) customer service and j) overall management.

Our success depends on our ability to continue to meet our customers’ changing requirements. We may be unable to address technological advances and introduce new products that may be necessary to allow us to remain competitive within our businesses. Furthermore, we may not be able to protect adequately any of our own technological developments to sustain a competitive advantage.

We rely on our information technology systems to conduct our business. If these systems fail to perform their functions adequately, or if we experience an interruption in their operation, our business and financial results could be adversely affected.

The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our information technology systems. We rely on our information technology systems to manage effectively our business data, communications, production and supply chain, order entry, order fulfillment, inventory replenishment, e-commerce and other business processes. The failure of our information technology systems to perform as we anticipate could disrupt our business and could result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess inventory or product shortages, causing our business and results of operations to suffer. In addition, our information technology systems may be vulnerable to damage or interruption from circumstances beyond our control, including fire, natural disasters, power loss and computer systems failure and viruses. Any such interruption could have a material adverse effect on our business.

If we are unable to make necessary capital investments, our business may be adversely affected.

We regularly make capital investments to, among other things, maintain and upgrade our facilities and enhance our production processes. As we maintain and grow our business, we may be required to incur significant capital expenditures. We believe that we will be able to fund these expenditures through cash flow from operations and cash on hand. There is a risk that we will not have, or be able to obtain, adequate funds to make all necessary capital expenditures when required, and the amount of future capital expenditures may materially exceed our anticipated or current expenditures. If we are unable to make necessary capital expenditures, our product line may become dated, our productivity may decrease and the quality of our products may be adversely affected, which, in turn, could result in reduced sales and profitability.

International operations expose us to numerous risks and business uncertainties and to exposure under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

In fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010, our non-U.S. operations represented 37%, 34% and 30%, respectively, of consolidated net sales. We are subject to the risks inherent in conducting business across national boundaries, any one of which could adversely impact our business. These risks include a) regional economic downturns, b) changes in governmental policy or regulation, c) restrictions on the transfer of funds into or out of the country, d) import and export duties and quotas, e) domestic and foreign customs and tariffs, f) different regimes controlling the protection of our intellectual property, g) international incidents, h) military outbreaks, i) government instability, j) difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations, k) nationalization of foreign assets, l) government protectionism, m) compliance with U.S. Department of Commerce export controls, n) potentially negative consequences from changes in tax laws, o) higher interest rates, p) requirements relating to withholding taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries and q) restrictions on our ability to own or operate subsidiaries, make investments or acquire new businesses in these jurisdictions. One or more of these factors may impair our current or future international operations and, consequently, our overall business.

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operations and conduct business in various countries outside of the United States. Our activities in these countries create the risk of unauthorized payments or offers of payments by one of our employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors, because these parties are not always subject to our control. While it is our policy to implement safeguards to discourage these practices, our existing safeguards and any future improvements may prove to be less than effective, and our employees, consultants, sales agents or distributors may engage in conduct for which we might be held responsible. Violations of the FCPA may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, and we may be subject to other liabilities, which could negatively affect our business, operating results and financial condition. In addition, certain governmental authorities may seek to hold us liable for successor liability FCPA violations committed by companies in which we invest or that we acquire.

We may face volatility in the availability of energy and raw materials used in our manufacturing process.

In the manufacturing of our products, we use large amounts of energy, including electricity and gas, and raw materials and processed inputs, including brass castings, aluminum ingot, plastics and rubber. We obtain energy, raw materials and certain manufactured components from third-party suppliers. We do not maintain long-term supply contracts with our suppliers. The loss, or a substantial decrease in the availability, of such products from some of our suppliers or the loss of key supplier relationships could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. The availability and prices of electricity, gas and raw materials may be subject to curtailment or change due to, among other things, new laws or regulations, suppliers’ allocations to other purchasers, interruptions in production by suppliers, changes in exchange rates and worldwide price levels. In addition, supply interruptions could arise from shortages of electricity, gas and raw materials, labor disputes, transportation disruptions, impaired financial condition of suppliers, adverse weather conditions or other natural disasters. Any change in the supply of, or price for, these energy sources and raw materials may adversely affect our ability to satisfy our customers on a timely basis and thereby negatively affect our financial performance. In addition, we may not be able to pass any price increases in raw materials or other product inputs along to our customers in the form of higher prices, which may have an adverse effect on our operating results.

We have transitioned a substantial portion of our manufacturing capabilities to contract manufacturers. If we are unable to manage our outsourcing arrangements effectively, or if we are unable to project demand accurately, our revenue and profitability could be harmed.

Our future operating results will depend on our ability to develop and manufacture products cost-effectively. To minimize manufacturing costs, as well as focus on our core competencies and streamline our operations, we outsourced production of products representing 39% of fiscal 2010 net sales. The outsourcing of production capabilities diminishes the day-to-day control that we are able to exercise over the production process that could result in quality problems, and correspondingly increased product warranty costs. In addition, as we outsource more production capacity, we will retain limited internal production capacity, and will, therefore, rely on our contract manufacturers to fill orders on a timely basis. We will be required to provide accurate forecasts to our contract manufacturers to satisfy demand for our products. If we overestimate our requirements, we may be required to purchase quantities of products that exceed customer demand. If we underestimate our requirements, we may have inadequate inventory from which to meet customer demand.

Our intellectual property may be inadequately protected, which could result in the loss of our exclusive right to use the intellectual property or to use it at all. Additionally, some of our intellectual property may be misappropriated, and we may become involved in litigation relating to intellectual property.

We rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights, licenses and trade secret rights to protect our intellectual property throughout the world. Our patent and trademark applications may not be approved, and our issued patents and trademark registrations may not adequately protect our intellectual property and could be challenged by third parties. Other parties may independently develop similar or superior technologies or designs around any patents that may be issued to us. We cannot be certain that the steps we have taken will prevent the

 

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misappropriation of our intellectual property, particularly in foreign countries where the laws may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as the laws of the United States and Europe.

In the ordinary course of our operations, we, like other companies, from time to time pursue and are pursued in administrative proceedings and litigation concerning the protection of intellectual property rights. If successful, third-party intellectual property lawsuits could subject us to substantial damages, and require us to cease the manufacture, use and sale of infringing products, expend significant resources to develop non-infringing technology or discontinue the use of certain technology. They could also force us to seek licenses to the infringing technology, which licenses may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all. Our ability to sustain current margins on some or all of our products may be affected, which could reduce our sales and profitability. Third-party lawsuits could also invalidate our intellectual property rights. Regardless of the success of any third party-initiated or Company-initiated claims, they would likely be time-consuming and expensive to resolve, and would divert the time and attention of our management. In the current calendar year, no patent infringement claims have been initiated against us. See “Legal Proceedings” in Item 3 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a summary of pending patent infringement claims that were initiated against us in prior years.

We have licensed technology from third parties to develop new products or product enhancements, including licenses relating to many of our current leading products. We also expect to seek technology from third parties in the future as needed or desirable for future products and product enhancements. Third-party licenses may not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. The inability to obtain any third-party license required to develop new products or product enhancements could require us to obtain substitute technology of lower quality or performance standards or at greater cost, or could require that we change our product and design plans, and we may still become involved in third-party lawsuits, any of which could seriously harm or delay our ability to manufacture and sell our products.

We rely on independent distributors for a significant portion of our sales. We may be unable to retain the services of these distributors.

In addition to our own direct sales force, we depend on the services of independent distributors to sell our products and provide service and aftermarket support to our end-customers. In fiscal 2010, approximately 38% of our net sales were generated from sales to our top ten customers, which include our distribution channels, but no individual customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales. The majority of the distribution contracts that we have with these independent distributors are cancelable by the distributor after a short notice period. There is a risk that these distributors may terminate their agreements with us.

The loss of one or more key distributors, or a substantial number of our other distributors, could materially reduce our sales and profits. While our relationships with our ten largest distributors have been long-standing, distributors in our industry have experienced significant consolidation in recent years, and our distributors could be acquired by other distributors that buy products from our competitors. As consolidation among distributors continues, distributors may pressure us to lower our prices, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations.

Our business is subject to the regulation of, and dependent on licenses granted by, the FCC and other governmental bodies. Changes in existing regulations or the losses of our licenses could adversely affect our business.

A significant portion of our AMR/AMI products and systems use radio spectrum and are subject to regulation by the FCC in the United States. Licenses for radio frequencies must be obtained and periodically renewed. Any license granted to us or our customers may not be renewed on acceptable terms, or at all, and the FCC may not keep in place rules for our frequency bands that are compatible with our business. In the past, the FCC has adopted changes to the requirements for equipment using radio spectrum, and it is possible that the FCC or the U.S. Congress will adopt additional changes in the future.

 

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We have committed, and expect to continue to commit, significant resources to the development of products that use particular radio frequencies. Action by the FCC could require modifications to our products. If we are unable to modify our products to meet such requirements, we could experience delays in completing such modifications, or the cost of such modifications could have a material adverse effect on our future financial condition and results of operations.

Our radio-based products currently employ both licensed and unlicensed radio frequencies. There must be sufficient radio spectrum allocated by the FCC for our intended uses. As to the licensed frequencies, there is some risk that there may be insufficient available frequencies in some markets to sustain our planned operations. The unlicensed frequencies are available for a wide variety of uses and are not entitled to protection from interference by other users. In the event that the unlicensed frequencies become unacceptably crowded or restrictive, and no additional frequencies are allocated, our business could be materially adversely affected. We are also subject to regulatory requirements on our radio-based products in international markets that vary by country. In some countries, limitations on frequency availability or the cost of making necessary modifications may preclude us from selling our products.

The water and heat meter product lines of our business are subject to national regulation in many European countries. For instance in Germany, there are national regulations that require cold water meters to be recalibrated and repaired every six years. Hot water and heat meters need to be recalibrated and repaired every five years. Other European countries, including The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, have similar regulations. Because of the relative expense involved in repairing water and heat meters, many customers install new meters at the time these national regulations call for recalibration and repair. If these national regulations were changed to extend the time for recalibration and repair, that could decrease sales of water and heat meters in Europe. If European or other countries were to impose new or change existing regulations regarding products, it could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are also subject to governmental regulations related to occupational safety and health, labor, and wage practices. In addition, we are subject to various government regulations regarding the performance of certain engineering services. Failure to comply with current or future regulations could result in the imposition of substantial fines, suspension of production, alteration of our production processes, cessation of operations or other actions that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We face potential liability from asbestos exposure claims.

We, along with many other third parties, are a defendant in a number of lawsuits filed in various state courts by groups of plaintiffs alleging illnesses from exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products and seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Currently, it is uncertain whether any plaintiffs have dealt with any of our products, were exposed to an asbestos-containing component part of our products or whether such part could have been a contributing factor to the alleged illness. Although we are entitled to indemnification for liabilities and legal costs for asbestos claims related to these products from certain subsidiaries of Invensys pursuant to the stock purchase agreement for the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems, such indemnities, when aggregated with all other indemnity claims, are limited to the purchase price paid by us in connection with such acquisition.

We are subject to work stoppages at our facilities, or our customers may be subjected to work stoppages, which could have a serious adverse impact our business.

As of March 31, 2010, we had 3,691 employees, of whom 1,423 were employed in the United States and 2,268 were employed abroad. As of March 31, 2010, approximately 34% of our total employees, primarily in the United States and Europe, were represented by labor unions.

 

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In the United States, we are a party to labor agreements with the United Steelworkers of America and the United Automobile Workers. The Uniontown, Pennsylvania facility has a five-year agreement with the United Steelworkers of America that expires on February 24, 2013. Sensus Precision Die Casting, Inc., our subsidiary through which we operate our precision die casting product line, has a four-year agreement with the United Automobile Workers that expires on October 11, 2010. Smith-Blair has a four-year labor contract with the United Steel Workers of America that expires on March 27, 2011. The Stara Tura, Slovakia facility has a five-year agreement with the ZZO OZ KOVO CHIRANA-PREMA that expires on December 31, 2010. The Nova Odessa/SP, Brazil facility has an agreement with Sindicato dos Trabalhadores das Indústrias Metalúrgicas Mecânicas e Materiais Electricos de Campinas e Ragião with an indefinite term, cancellable with one month notice. Our inability to renew any one of these collective bargaining agreements prior to the expiration thereof, or the exercise of its right to terminate the collective bargaining agreement in the case of our union in Brazil, could result in strikes or work stoppages and could adversely affect our business, financial position and results of operations.

In Germany, our employees are represented by IG Metall, which negotiates labor terms and conditions with local employers associations that also represent other employers. The outcome of these negotiations also directly affects non-unionized employees to the extent that individual employment agreements contain cross references to relevant metal union contracts. The current agreement with IG Metall covering our German unionized workforce expires on June 30, 2012. The inability to renew timely this contract on favorable terms could have a material impact on the financial results of our European business.

Although we believe that our relations with our employees are generally good, a strike, work stoppage or other slowdown by our unionized workers could cause a disruption of our operations, which could interfere with our ability to deliver products on a timely basis and could have other negative effects, such as decreased productivity and increased labor costs. In addition, if a greater percentage of our work force becomes unionized, our business and financial results could be materially adversely affected.

Many of our suppliers and direct and indirect customers have unionized work forces. Strikes, work stoppages or slowdowns experienced by these customers or their suppliers could result in slowdowns or closures of assembly plants where our products are used and, thus, adversely affect the demand for our products.

We may be unable to identify attractive acquisition candidates, successfully integrate our acquired operations or realize the intended benefits of our acquisitions. As a result, growth from acquisitions could be limited.

We may pursue selective strategic acquisition opportunities, evaluate potential acquisitions, some of which could be material, and engage in discussions with acquisition candidates. We may not be able to identify and acquire suitable acquisition candidates in the future, the financing of any such acquisition may be unavailable on satisfactory terms or at all, and we may be unable to accomplish our strategic objectives as a result of any such acquisition. In addition, our acquisition strategies may not be successfully received by customers or achieve their intended benefits. If we consummate an acquisition, our capitalization and results of operations may change significantly, and our system of internal controls could become more complex and require additional resources to remain effective. Future acquisitions would likely result in the incurrence of debt and contingent liabilities and an increase in interest expense and amortization expense as well as significant charges relating to integration costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Often acquisitions are undertaken to improve the operating results of either or both of the acquirer and the acquired company, and we may not be successful in this regard. We may encounter various risks in acquiring other companies, including the possible inability to integrate an acquired business into our operations, diversion of management’s attention and unanticipated problems or liabilities, some or all of which could materially and adversely affect us.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

The tables below list the properties utilized by the Company at March 31, 2010. The Company believes that its properties are in good operating condition and are suitable for its current needs.

The table below sets forth the locations of the facilities in North America.

 

Location

   Owned/Leased      Square Feet     

Principal Use of Facility

Texarkana, AR

     Owned         249,912       Manufacturing/Assembly

Goleta, CA

     Leased         9,000       Office

Ontario, Canada

     Leased         1,000       Office

Alpharetta, GA

     Leased         7,583       Office

Boise, ID

     Leased         10,271       Office

Russellville, KY

     Leased         254,904       Manufacturing/Assembly

Covington, LA

     Leased         4,600       Office

Juarez, Mexico

     Leased         45,000       Manufacturing/Assembly

Raleigh, NC

     Leased         30,870       Office

Morrisville, NC

     Leased         24,803       Office

DuBois, PA

     Owned         196,930       Manufacturing/Assembly

DuBois, PA

     Leased         136,566       Manufacturing/Assembly

Pittsburgh (Forest Hills), PA

     Leased         8,845       Office

Uniontown, PA

     Leased         240,228       Manufacturing/Assembly

The table below sets forth the locations of the facilities outside of North America.

 

Location

   Owned/Leased      Square Feet     

Principal Use of Facility

El Eulma, Algeria

     Leased         35,045       Manufacturing/Assembly

Minsk, Belarus

     Owned         1,098       Office

Minsk, Belarus

     Leased         1,228       Warehouse

Minsk, Belarus

     Leased         4,702       Manufacturing/Assembly

Nova Odessa, Brazil

     Leased         26,364       Manufacturing/Assembly

Santiago, Chile

     Leased         27,115       Manufacturing/Assembly

Beijing, China

     Owned         83,181       Manufacturing/Assembly

Jiangdu City, China

     Owned         273,854       Manufacturing/Assembly

Jiangdu City, China

     Owned         79,000       Manufacturing/Assembly

Shanghai, China

     Leased         53,819       Manufacturing/Assembly

Fuzhou, China

     Leased         17,868       Manufacturing/Assembly

Prague, Czech Republic

     Leased         10,204       Office

Neyron, France

     Leased         13,988       Office

Babelsberg, Germany (1)

     Owned         21,617       Manufacturing/Assembly

Hannover, Germany

     Owned         49,453       Manufacturing/Assembly

Ludwigshafen, Germany

     Leased         18,808       Manufacturing/Assembly

Ludwigshafen, Germany

     Owned         317,624       Manufacturing/Assembly

Milan, Italy

     Leased         1,130       Office/Warehouse

Temara, Morocco

     Leased         18,280       Manufacturing/Assembly

Torun, Poland

     Leased         1,248       Office

Stara Tura, Slovakia

     Leased         54,541       Manufacturing/Assembly

Gauteng, South Africa

     Leased         16,172       Manufacturing/Assembly

Barcelona, Spain

     Leased         6,736       Office

Sevilla, Spain

     Leased         708       Office

Hampshire, U.K.

     Leased         20,049       Office

Sumy, Ukraine

     Leased         3,538       Office

 

(1) Leased to a third party.

 

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company, as well as many other third parties, has been named as a defendant in several lawsuits filed related to illnesses from exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products. The plaintiffs claim unspecified damages. The complaints filed in connection with these proceedings do not specify which plaintiffs allegedly were involved with the Company’s products, and it is uncertain whether any plaintiffs have asbestos-related illnesses or dealt with the Company’s products, much less whether any plaintiffs were exposed to an asbestos-containing component part of the Company’s product or whether such part could have been a substantial contributing factor to the alleged illness. Although we are entitled to indemnification for legal and indemnity costs for asbestos claims related to these products from certain subsidiaries of Invensys under the stock purchase agreement pursuant to which we acquired Invensys Metering Systems, such indemnities, when aggregated with all other indemnity claims, are limited to the purchase price paid by us in connection with the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. The Company is unable to estimate the amount of its exposure, if any, related to these claims at this time. The Company does not believe the ultimate resolution of these issues will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s net earnings or financial position.

On December 23, 2008, the Company was sued in a breach of contract action filed by Cannon Technologies, Inc. (“Cannon”). The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract, breach of warranty and fraud with respect to electricity meters sold to Cannon and seeks unspecified damages, interest costs and attorneys’ fees.

On January 29, 2009, the Company, along with a number of other automated metering infrastructure vendors, was sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by IP Co., LLC (“IP Co.”). The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and alleges that the Company’s FlexNet System infringes two patents allegedly owned by IP Co. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for patent infringement, treble damages for intentional infringement, an injunction against further infringement, interest costs and attorneys’ fees.

On March 13, 2009, the Company was sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by EON Corp. IP Holdings, LLC (“EON”). This lawsuit alleges the infringement of two patents allegedly owned by EON (the “EON Patents”). The lawsuit alleges that the Company infringes the EON Patents by “making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling two-way communication networks and/or data systems that fall within the scope of at least one claim of each of the EON Patents.” The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, an injunction against further infringement, interest costs and attorneys’ fees.

On September 9, 2009, the Company was notified of an arbitration commenced against the Company in Pittsburgh under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The claim is by Power Sales and Service (“Power Sales”), a terminated distributor. Power Sales claims commissions allegedly due under its contract with the Company before it was terminated.

On November 24, 2009, the Company was sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by SIPCO, LLC (“SIPCO”). The lawsuit generally alleges that the Company’s FlexNet system and/or components thereof infringe(s) three patents allegedly owned by SIPCO. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, an injunction, litigation costs and attorneys’ fees.

On February 22, 2010, the Company and one of its distributors, Aqua-Metric Sales Co. (“Aqua-Metric”) were sued by Valley Center Municipal Water District (the “District”). The lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, San Diego County and alleges breach of contract and breach of express and implied warranties related to water meters supplied to the District. The suit claims unspecified damages. The Company has agreed to indemnify Aqua-Metric under its contract with Aqua-Metric, subject to a reservation of rights.

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explosion at a factory in rural North Carolina. The plaintiffs claim unspecified damages. As discovery has only just commenced, we are unable to estimate the Company’s exposure, if any, in the lawsuit.

We intend to defend the claims vigorously and believe that we have meritorious defenses to each. In our opinion, the ultimate liabilities, if any, and expenses resulting from the aforementioned claims, will not materially affect the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

In addition, we are, from time to time, party to legal proceedings arising out of the operations of our business. We believe that an adverse outcome of our existing legal proceedings, including the proceedings described above, would not have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Nevertheless, unexpected adverse future events, such as an unforeseen development in our existing proceedings, a significant increase in the number of new cases or changes in our current insurance arrangements could result in liabilities that have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

ITEM 4. RESERVED

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

(a) None.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) None.

 

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

We have derived the following selected consolidated financial data from our audited consolidated financial statements, which have been restated as set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. The information set forth below is not necessarily indicative of the results of future operations and should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. The information presented in the table below has been adjusted to reflect our restatement. See “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Note 2 “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a detailed discussion of the restatement.

 

(in millions)

  Year Ended
March 31,
2006
    Year Ended
March 31,
2007 (1)
    Year Ended
March 31,
2008 (1)
    Year Ended
March 31,
2009 (1)
    Year Ended
March 31,
2010
 
                      (As restated)     (As restated)  

Income Statement Data:

         

Net sales

  $ 613.9      $ 631.4      $ 722.0      $ 784.3      $ 844.4   

Net loss attributable to controlling interest

    (3.2     (9.0     (8.3     (24.6     (21.5

Other Financial Data:

         

Restructuring costs (2)

  $ 7.2      $ 8.5      $ 7.0      $ 9.9      $ 25.9   

Capital expenditures (including intangibles and software development costs)

    24.8        18.3        27.8        36.7        48.3   

Balance Sheet Data:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 52.6      $ 34.9      $ 37.6      $ 37.9      $ 59.2   

Total assets

    935.1        973.8        993.9        1,002.9        1,093.9   

Total debt

    485.6        475.5        454.5        438.9        465.9   

Stockholder’s equity

    186.4        225.6        217.7        192.5        175.4   

 

(1) In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board amended the accounting standards related to revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables and arrangements that include software elements. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company adopted the new accounting principles on a retrospective basis. This resulted in the revision of the financial data for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009. See Note 1 and Note 2 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
(2) For additional information regarding restructuring costs, see Note 8 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. Restructuring costs are added to net income for purposes of determining compliance by the Company with the financial covenants of both the senior credit facilities and the indentures governing the notes.

 

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A includes certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this report, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions as they relate to us are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. All statements by us regarding our expected financial position, sales, cash flow and other operating results, business strategy, financing plans, forecasted trends related to the markets in which we operate, legal proceedings and similar matters, other than those of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Our expectations expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements may turn out to be incorrect. Our actual results could be materially different from our expectations because of various risks. These risks include any future restatements of our consolidated financial statements, our inability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, our susceptibility to macroeconomic downturns in the United States and abroad, conditions in the residential, commercial and industrial construction markets and in the automotive industry, our dependence on new product development and intellectual property, and our dependence on independent distributors and third-party contract manufacturers, automotive vehicle production levels and schedules, our substantial financial leverage, debt service and other cash requirements, liquidity constraints and risks related to future growth and expansion. Other important risk factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those contained or implied in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our ability to integrate acquired companies, general economic and business conditions, competition, adverse changes in the regulatory or legislative environment in which we operate, and other factors beyond our control. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Our fiscal year ends on March 31 and references herein to a fiscal year refer to the twelve-month period ended as of that date.

Restatement

In this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, we have restated our following previously filed consolidated financial statements, data and related disclosures:

 

  (1) consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder’s equity, and cash flows and any related Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal years then ended located in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A;

 

  (2) selected financial data as of and for our fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 located in Item 6 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A;

 

  (3) management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations as of and for our fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, contained herein; and

 

  (4) unaudited quarterly financial information for each quarter in our fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 in Note 21, “Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited),” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

The restatement results from our previously announced internal review of our accounting practices with respect to the recognition of revenue for transactions related to certain customer contracts and certain other accounting matters. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operation incorporates the restated amounts. See “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Note 2, “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a detailed discussion of the restatement.

 

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General

We are a leading provider of advanced utility infrastructure systems, metering technologies and related communication systems to the worldwide utility industry. We have over a century of experience in providing support to utilities. Our technologies, products and systems enable our utility customers to measure, manage and control electricity, water and natural gas more efficiently thereby enhancing conservation of those limited resources. Our products and technologies provide key functionality that will be required for the development of the “Smart Grid” in the United States. We are a leading provider of AMI fixed network RF systems and solutions with a wide range of product offerings to meet the evolving demands of the electric, water, and gas utility sectors. We believe that we are the fastest growing participant in the North American electric metering systems market and the largest global manufacturer of water meters, a leading supplier of AMR devices to the North American water utilities market and a leading global developer and manufacturer of gas and heat metering systems. We are recognized throughout the utility industry for developing and manufacturing metering products with long-term accuracy and robust product features, innovative metering communications systems, as well as for providing comprehensive customer service for all of our products and services. In addition to our advanced utility infrastructure and metering business, we believe that we are the leading North American producer of pipe joining and repair products for water and natural gas utilities and we are a premier supplier of precision-manufactured, thin-wall, low-porosity aluminum die castings.

Acquisitions

Rongtai. On July 27, 2005, the Company formed a joint venture, PDC Rongtai, in China for its Sensus Precision Die Casting business with Yangzhou Runlin Investment Co., Ltd. On September 29, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of the 40% noncontrolling interest held by Yangzhou Runlin Investment Co., Ltd. As a result of the acquisition and in accordance with the terms of the equity transfer agreement, PDC Rongtai became wholly owned by a subsidiary of the Company and was subsequently renamed Sensus Precision Die Casting (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd. The terms of the agreement provide for the payment of total consideration with an estimated fair value of $17.7 million. In conjunction with the equity transfer agreement, the Company entered into a real estate transfer contract with Yangzhou Rongtai Industrial Development Co., Ltd. (“Yangzhou”) to sell certain buildings, ancillary equipment and land-use rights to Yangzhou for approximately $2.0 million. See Note 3 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Telemetric. On June 30, 2009, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Telemetric for approximately $6.8 million in cash at closing and $1.0 million payable within approximately one year of the closing date of the related asset purchase agreement, of which $0.7 million was paid to Telemetric in fiscal 2010. Additional cash consideration may become payable based on the performance of the acquired business through June 2013. Acquisition-date fair value for this contingent consideration is estimated at $3.9 million. Payments on an undiscounted basis are projected to be $5.8 million and are subject to a $12 million cap. The Company financed the transaction primarily with cash on hand and borrowings under its senior credit facilities. Telemetric provides utilities with distribution automation systems that use commercial cellular networks and PowerVistaTM, a web-based software application. This acquisition is expected to provide the Company with a significant and established presence in the distribution automation portion of the utility landscape and augment the Company’s AMI and Smart Grid solutions. See Note 3 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

AMDS. On July 6, 2006, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of AMDS for $62.6 million consisting of $49.8 million in cash and 15,000 vested preference shares issued by our parent, Sensus 1. The Company financed the transaction with equity contributions totaling $30.4 million in cash from Sensus 1, cash on hand and utilization of the Company’s revolving credit facility. As discussed below, the vested preference shares were subject to mandatory redemption by Sensus 1 for $15 million at the option of the holder once certain future financial performance targets were achieved.

 

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During fiscal 2008 and 2009, the performance thresholds were achieved related to the vested preference shares. Accordingly, 15,000 vested preference shares were released from restrictions, and in fiscal 2009, AMDS opted to have the 15,000 unrestricted shares redeemed for $15 million in cash. As required by the AMDS purchase agreement, the $15 million was funded by Sensus 1 during fiscal 2009, and thus the Company’s cash position was not impacted.

The Company is also required to make additional future cash payments to AMDS based on certain financial performance measures of the acquired business through March 2011. Related to the performance of the acquired business, the Company accrued $27.2 million for fiscal 2010 and $38.1 million cumulatively, net of $18.9 million paid in accordance with the purchase agreement ($0.9 million in fiscal 2008, $4.6 million in fiscal 2009 and $13.4 million in fiscal 2010). In the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2010, $24.6 million is classified as accruals and other current liabilities and $13.5 million is classified as other long-term liabilities. These gross accrued amounts reflect additional purchase price and are classified as goodwill.

In addition, on the date of acquisition, Sensus 1 issued 15,000 unvested preference shares to AMDS, which are subject to vesting based on the performance of the acquired business over a five-year period following closing. The redemption value of the unvested preference shares is $15 million if the specified performance thresholds are achieved over the relevant period. During fiscal 2010, the performance thresholds were achieved related to the unvested preference shares, and all of these preference shares became vested. Accordingly, 15,000 vested preference shares were released from restrictions, and AMDS opted to have the 15,000 unrestricted shares redeemed for cash. As required by the AMDS purchase agreement, the $15 million was funded by Sensus 1 in fiscal 2010, and thus the Company’s cash position was not impacted.

 

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For Results of Operations and Liquidity and Capital Resources, all dollar amounts and variances in the narrative discussions are rounded to millions; however, percentages are calculated based on dollar amounts depicted in the tables.

Results of Operations

We have restated our audited consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009. The following discussion and analysis of our financial results of operations incorporates the restated amounts. See “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Note 2, “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a detailed discussion of the restatement.

The following table provides results of operations for the periods presented:

 

(dollars in millions)

   Year Ended
March 31,
2010
    %     Year Ended
March 31,
2009
    %     Year Ended
March 31,
2008
    %  
     (As restated)           (As restated)                    

Net sales

   $ 844.4        100   $ 784.3        100   $ 722.0        100

Gross profit

     226.9        27     189.1        24     186.9        26

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     154.7        18     134.0        17     121.5        17

Restructuring costs

     25.9        3     9.9        1     7.0        1

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.0        2     13.5        2     19.7        3

Loss on debt extinguishment

     5.9        1     —          —          —          —     

Impairment of goodwill

     —          —          14.4        2     —          —     

Acquisition-related costs

     1.2        —          —          —          —          —     

Other operating expense, net

     5.2        1     2.7        —          2.3        —     
                                                

Operating income

     21.0        2     14.6        2     36.4        5

Interest expense, net

     (43.6     (5 )%      (39.9     (5 )%      (41.8     (6 )% 

Other income (expense), net

     1.9        —          (0.3     —          (2.4     —     
                                                

Loss before income taxes

     (20.7     (3 )%      (25.6     (3 )%      (7.8     (1 )% 

Benefit for income taxes

     (1.5     —          (3.4     —          (1.4     —     
                                                

Consolidated net loss

     (19.2     (3 )%      (22.2     (3 )%      (6.4     (1 )% 

Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     (2.3     —          (2.4     —          (1.9     —     
                                                

Net loss attributable to controlling interest

     (21.5     (3 )%    $ (24.6     (3 )%    $ (8.3     (1 )% 
                                                

In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended the accounting standards related to revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables and arrangements that include software elements. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company adopted the new accounting principles on a retrospective basis. This resulted in the revision of the financial data for the years ended March 31, 2008 and 2009. See Note 1 and Note 2 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010 Compared with Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009

Net Sales.

 

(dollars in millions)

   Year Ended
March 31,
2010
     Year Ended
March 31,
2009
     Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 
     (As restated)      (As restated)                

Net sales

   $ 844.4       $ 784.3       $ 60.1         8

 

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Net sales during fiscal 2010 increased $60 million, or 8%, compared to fiscal 2009 primarily due to increased demand for FlexNet systems and SmartPoint products to support AMI electric and gas customers as they rolled out their smart grid implementations. SmartPoint shipments increased to 3.3 million units, or by approximately 74%, compared to fiscal 2009.

Partially offsetting these improvements, worldwide water and gas product demands contracted over fiscal 2010 driven by global macroeconomic events, including a significant reduction in North America commercial and residential building starts.

Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 38% of net sales for fiscal 2010, and no individual customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales.

Gross Profit.

 

(dollars in millions)

   Year Ended
March 31,
2010
    Year Ended
March 31,
2009
    Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)               

Gross profit

   $ 226.9      $ 189.1      $ 37.8         20

Gross profit as a percent of net sales

     27     24        13

Gross profit in dollars, and as a percent of net sales, for fiscal 2010 improved from fiscal 2009 levels. AMI Smart Grid deployments of FlexNet systems and SmartPoint products were the primary drivers of the improvements compounded with sourcing actions and cost alignments taken during the year in all business units. Product volumes, mix and improved operating scale and efficiency also contributed to the improvements.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses.

 

(dollars in millions)

   Year Ended
March 31,
2010
    Year Ended
March 31,
2009
    Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)               

SG&A expenses

   $ 154.7      $ 134.0      $ 20.7         15

SG&A expenses as a percent of net sales

     18     17        6

SG&A expenses for fiscal 2010 were higher than fiscal 2009 as the Company’s cost structure reflects increased investment for research and development and infrastructure to support marketing strategies and customer obligations.

Restructuring Costs. Restructuring costs for fiscal 2010 and 2009 were $26 million and $10 million, respectively, and relate primarily to the restructuring activities associated with our manufacturing operations in Germany.

Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization expense relates primarily to the intangible assets consisting of non-competition agreements, customer relationships and other intangible assets recorded at the time of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems and the intangible assets consisting of developed technology recorded as a result of the AMDS acquisition. Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $13 million for fiscal 2010 from $14 million for fiscal 2009 primarily due to one of our direct customer relationship assets having been fully amortized in fiscal 2009.

Loss on Debt Extinguishment. In fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a loss of $6 million on debt extinguishment related to the amendment of our senior credit facilities. See Note 9 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

 

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Impairment of Goodwill. The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and 2009. In fiscal 2009, due to demand contractions in the automotive market, the Company determined that the goodwill in its precision die casting business unit was impaired and thus recorded a charge of $14 million.

Acquisition-Related Costs. In Fiscal 2010, the Company recorded approximately $1 million of acquisition costs related to the Telemetric acquisition, the purchase of the PDC Rongtai noncontrolling interest and an unconsummated acquisition.

Other Operating Expense, Net. Other operating expense, net of $5 million for fiscal 2010 and $3 million for fiscal 2009 primarily consisted of recurring management fees of approximately $4 million and $3.0 million, respectively, paid to The Jordan Company, L.P. and the write-off in fiscal 2010 of a software application developed for internal use.

Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net increased $4 million for fiscal 2010 as compared to fiscal 2009 and reflects the increase in interest rates related to the amendment to our senior credit facilities during the current fiscal year and the treatment of ineffective interest rate swaps.

Other Income (Expense), Net. Other income (expense), net was $2 million for fiscal 2010 and was less than ($1) million for fiscal 2009. Other income (expense), net principally relates to net transactional foreign currency gains and losses.

Benefit for Income Taxes. Income tax benefit was $2 million in fiscal 2010 and was $3 million for fiscal 2009, and reflects the Company’s pre-tax income (loss) based on the Company’s estimated annual effective tax rate.

Consolidated Net Loss. Consolidated net loss of $19 million in fiscal 2010 narrowed by $3 million as compared to fiscal 2009 as a result of the factors described above.

Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest. Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest relates to the Company’s partner’s share of income or loss from our joint venture entities and decreased slightly for fiscal 2010 as compared to fiscal 2009. The Company holds joint venture interests in entities in the Ukraine (51%), Algeria (55%) and China (55%). On September 29, 2009, the Company purchased the noncontrolling interest of PDC Rongtai. See Note 3 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Net Loss Attributable to Controlling Interest. Net loss attributable to controlling interest of $22 million for fiscal 2010 narrowed by $3 million as compared to the net loss attributable to controlling interest of $25 million for fiscal 2009 as a result of the factors described above.

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009 Compared with Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008

Net Sales.

 

(dollars in millions)

   Year Ended
March  31,
2009
     Year Ended
March  31,
2008
     Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 
     (As restated)                       

Net sales

   $ 784.3       $ 722.0       $ 62.3         9

Net sales during fiscal 2009 increased $62 million, or 9%, compared to fiscal 2008 primarily due to increased demand for FlexNet AMI systems and SmartPoint products. Shipments of SmartPoint products increased to 1.9 million units, or over 550%, compared to fiscal 2008. Partially offsetting the increase in net sales

 

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was a reduction in demand for our water and gas offerings attributed to general global economic factors along with a recent historic low in building starts in the residential and commercial real estate markets in North America. Additionally, results were negatively impacted by reduced demand for our precision die cast products due to a weak U.S. automotive market.

Our top ten customers accounted for approximately 33% of net sales for fiscal 2009, and no individual customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales.

Gross Profit.

 

(dollars in millions)

   Year Ended
March  31,
2009
    Year Ended
March  31,
2008
    Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 
     (As restated)                     

Gross profit

   $ 189.1      $ 186.9      $ 2.2         1 %

Gross profit as a percent of net sales

     24     26        (8 )% 

Gross profit in dollars for fiscal 2009 was higher than fiscal 2008. FlexNet AMI systems and SmartPoint products were the most significant drivers. Increased gross profit in dollars was the result of increased product sales volumes and improved operating scale and efficiency in fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008, offset partially by increased operating and software development investments and reduced demands for water and gas offerings.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses.

 

(dollars in millions)

   Year Ended
March  31,
2009
    Year Ended
March  31,
2008
    Dollar
Change
     Percent
Change
 
     (As restated)                     

SG&A expenses

   $ 134.0      $ 121.5      $ 12.5         10

SG&A expenses as a percent of net sales

     17     17        —     

SG&A expenses for fiscal 2009 were higher than fiscal 2008 primarily due to our continued investment in product development and marketing and sales support primarily to support AMI growth. The Company’s cost structure reflected the increased spending to support the market demands of the AMI technology migration discussed above.

Restructuring Costs. Restructuring costs for fiscal 2009 and 2008 were $10 million and $7 million, respectively, and relate primarily to the restructuring activities associated with our manufacturing operations in Germany.

Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization expense relates primarily to the intangible assets consisting of non-competition agreements, customer relationships and other intangible assets recorded at the time of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems and the intangible assets consisting of developed technology recorded as a result of the AMDS acquisition. Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $14 million for fiscal 2009 from $20 million for fiscal 2008 due to the majority of our non-compete agreements having been fully amortized in fiscal 2008.

Impairment of Goodwill. The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Due to demand contractions in the automotive market, the Company determined that the goodwill in its precision die casting business unit was impaired and thus recorded a charge of $14 million.

Other Operating Expense, Net. Other operating expense, net of $3 million for fiscal 2009 increased by $1 million from fiscal 2008 and primarily consisted of recurring management fees of approximately $3 million paid to The Jordan Company, L.P., partially offset by other non-recurring income.

 

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Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net of $40 million decreased by $2 million for fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008 and reflects the Company’s decision to service debt early and lower interest rates, partially offset by interest expense related to the ineffectiveness of one of our interest rate swaps. During fiscal 2009, the Company reduced its indebtedness by $16 million.

Other Expense, Net. Other expense, net was less than $1 million for fiscal 2009 and was $2 million for fiscal 2008. Other expense, net principally relates to net transactional foreign currency gains and losses.

Benefit for Income Taxes. Income tax benefit of $3 million and $1 million for fiscal 2009 and 2008, respectively, reflects the Company’s pre-tax loss based on the Company’s estimated annual effective tax rate.

Consolidated Net Loss. Consolidated net loss of $22 million in fiscal 2009 increased $16 million as compared to fiscal 2008 as a result of the factors described above.

Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interest. Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest relates to the Company’s partner’s share of income or loss from our joint venture entities and increased slightly for fiscal 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008 due to net improved results of operations of our joint ventures. The Company holds joint venture interests in entities in the Ukraine (51%), Algeria (55%) and China (55%).

Net Loss Attributable to Controlling Interest. Net loss attributable to controlling interest of $25 million for fiscal 2009 increased $16 million as compared to fiscal 2008 as a result of the factors described above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have restated our audited consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009. The following discussion and analysis of our liquidity and capital resources incorporates the restated amounts. See “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Note 2, “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a detailed discussion of the restatement.

During fiscal 2010, we funded our operating, investing and financing requirements through cash flow generated from operating activities, borrowing under our credit facilities and cash on hand.

Net cash flow provided by operating activities in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $73 million, $61 million and $51 million, respectively. The $12 million increase in cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2010 compared to fiscal 2009 was primarily driven by cash flow generated from growth in our AMI business and decreased net trade working capital. Similarly, the $10 million increase in cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2009 compared to fiscal 2008 was driven in large part by cash flow generated from growth in our AMI business.

Cash expenditures for restructuring for fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008 were $18 million, $7 million and $6 million, respectively, and were reflected within cash used in operations. As of March 31, 2010, we had $16 million of restructuring accruals reflected on our consolidated balance sheet within current liabilities and other long-term liabilities. Cash restructuring expenses of approximately $20 million are expected to be incurred in fiscal 2011 as existing restructuring programs are implemented.

Cash used for investing activities were $64 million, $42 million and $29 million for fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. For fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, expenditures for property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) were $34 million, $27 million and $23 million, respectively, of which 39%, 41% and 22%, respectively, reflected investment in the AMI business. PP&E expenditure requirements were comprised of equipment, molds and tooling for replacement and cost efficiency, and maintenance, safety and expansions that extend useful lives. In

 

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fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, we purchased intangible assets of $7 million, $1 million and less than $1 million. We incurred software development costs of $8 million, $9 million and $5 million for fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to the AMI business. For fiscal 2011, we expect to make expenditures for PP&E, intangible assets and software development costs of approximately $50 million reflecting our continuing emphasis on a growth-oriented investment program. Business acquisition expenditures in fiscal 2010 were $21 million, $13 million of which were contingent payments related to the performance of the acquired AMDS business and $7 million of which were related to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and assumptions of certain liabilities of Telemetric. Business acquisition expenditures in fiscal 2009 were $6 million, $5 million of which were contingent payments related to the performance of the acquired AMDS business and $1 million of which relate to the acquisition of certain assets of Global Metering Systems, LLC. Business acquisition expenditures in fiscal 2008 of approximately $1 million reflected the contingent payments related to the performance of the acquired AMDS business. Proceeds from sale of assets of approximately $5 million in fiscal 2010 are primarily from the sale of the sale of the Company’s Orlando, Florida water meter manufacturing facility.

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $12 million, $(16) million and $(22) million for fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Net cash provided by financing activities for fiscal 2010 consisted primarily of $35 million of proceeds from debt issuance, $(9) million of debt issuance costs related to the amendment to our credit facility (see Note 9 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and discussion below), $(8) million of principal payments on debt and $(6) million for the purchase of the PDC Rongtai noncontrolling interest. Net cash used in financing activities for fiscal 2009 consisted of $14 million of principal prepayments on the Company’s term loan facilities, $1 million in repayments of the Company’s loan to its Rongtai joint venture partner and $1.0 million in decreased short-term borrowings by Rongtai. In fiscal 2009, the Company settled the outstanding balance on its European term loan in its entirety. Net cash used in financing activities for fiscal 2008 consisted of $23 million in principal prepayments on the Company’s term loan facilities, partially offset by $1 million in increased short-term borrowings by Rongtai.

We entered into the senior credit facilities with a syndicate of financial institutions and institutional lenders on December 17, 2003. The credit facilities provide the Company with term loans, revolving loans and a letter of credit facility. The senior credit facilities were amended on July 23, 2009. The amendment extended the maturity of certain of the term loans by providing approximately $131 million of new term loans with a maturity date of June 3, 2013, the aggregate amount of which was deemed to convert a like amount of outstanding principal of previously existing term loans that had a maturity date of December 17, 2010. Approximately $28 million of term loans under the senior credit facility was not extended in connection with the amendment. The amendment also provided an additional $35 million in new term loans, extended the maturity date of the $70 million in revolving loan capacity from December 17, 2009 to December 17, 2012, increased the U.S. letter of credit availability from $20 million to $50 million and modified certain financial covenants to improve financial flexibility. See below for discussion of our total indebtedness at March 31, 2010.

Refer to Note 9 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for a complete description of the aforementioned amendment and the related accounting treatment.

We also have $275 million of senior subordinated notes outstanding, which mature on December 15, 2013 and bear interest at the rate of 8 5/8% per annum. Interest on the senior subordinated notes is payable semi-annually in June and December of each year. The senior subordinated notes are our unsecured senior subordinated obligations and rank equally in right of payment to all of our senior subordinated debt, subordinated in right of payment to all of our senior debt, including our indebtedness under our senior credit facilities, and senior in right of payment to all of our subordinated debt. The senior subordinated notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated, unsecured basis by certain of our subsidiaries.

 

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We may redeem the senior subordinated notes at the redemption prices indicated below (expressed as a percentage of the principal amount) plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemptions, if redeemed during the twelve-month period beginning on December 15 of each of the years indicated below:

 

Period

   Redemption Price  

2009

     102.875

2010

     101.438

2011 and thereafter

     100.000

The senior subordinated notes are redeemable at the option of the holders of such notes at a repurchase price of 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, in the event of certain change of control events related to us.

The indenture governing the senior subordinated notes contains certain covenants that limit, among other things, our ability to a) incur additional indebtedness (including by way of guarantee), subject to certain exceptions, unless we meet a consolidated coverage ratio of 2.0 to 1.0 or certain other conditions apply; b) pay dividends or distributions, or make certain types of investments or other restricted payments, unless we meet certain specified conditions; c) create any encumbrance or restriction on our subsidiary guarantors’ ability to pay dividends or distributions, repay loans, make loans or advances or transfer any property or assets to us; d) dispose of certain assets and capital stock of our subsidiary guarantors; e) enter into certain transactions with affiliates; f) engage in new lines of business; and g) consummate certain mergers and consolidations.

As of March 31, 2010, we had $466 million of total indebtedness outstanding, consisting of $275 million of senior subordinated notes, $186 million under the U.S. term loan facility and $5 million in short-term borrowings related to Rongtai. Interest expense, net, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs, was $41 million for fiscal 2010. The next scheduled principal payment on the term loan facility of approximately $7 million is due on June 30, 2010. There were no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility at March 31, 2010; however, $15 million of the facility was utilized in connection with outstanding letters of credit. We were in compliance with all credit facility covenants at March 31, 2010. In addition, we do not expect the financial impact of the restatement to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity.

We believe that cash on hand and expected cash flows from operations, together with available borrowings under the revolving credit facility constituting part of our senior secured credit facilities, will provide sufficient funds to enable us to fund our planned capital expenditures, make scheduled principal and interest payments and meet our other cash requirements for the foreseeable future. Our ability to make scheduled payments of principal of, or to pay interest on, or to refinance, our indebtedness or to fund planned capital expenditures will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. Our ability to generate cash is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.

In conjunction with the AMDS, Telemetric and PDC Rongtai acquisitions, the Company is legally obligated to satisfy any additional future cash payments, including those that may become payable as a result of the acquired businesses achieving certain financial performance measures. See “Acquisitions” above and Note 3 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. We believe that expected cash flows from operations, together with available borrowings, will provide sufficient funds to fulfill this obligation.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that would have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

 

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Contractual Obligations

The following table is a summary of contractual cash obligations (excluding interest) as of March 31, 2010. The interest component of the Company’s term loan facility and senior subordinated notes is discussed in Note 9 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report Form 10-K/A.

 

     Payments Due by Period  

(in millions)

   Less than
1  year
     1-3 years      3-5 years      After
5  years
     Total  

Term loan facility

   $ 22.7       $ 3.3       $ 160.0       $ —         $ 186.0   

Revolving loan facilities (1)

     —           —           —           —           —     

Operating leases

     4.0         4.9         3.0         1.0         12.9   

Senior subordinated notes

     —           —           275.0         —           275.0   
                                            

Total contractual cash obligations

   $ 26.7       $ 8.2       $ 438.0       $ 1.0       $ 473.9   
                                            

 

(1) The revolving loan facilities provide for $70.0 million of borrowing capacity. The revolving credit facility matures in December 2012. As of March 31, 2010, $14.8 million of letters of credit were issued and are included in the $70.0 million of borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facility.

Taxes

We are subject to taxation in multiple jurisdictions throughout the world. Our effective tax rate and tax liability are affected by a number of factors, such as the amount of taxable income in particular jurisdictions, the tax rates in such jurisdictions, tax treaties between jurisdictions, the extent to which we transfer funds between jurisdictions and repatriate income, and changes in law. Generally, the tax liability for each legal entity is determined either on a) a non-consolidated and non-combined basis or b) a consolidated and combined basis only with other eligible entities subject to tax in the same jurisdiction, in either case without regard to the taxable losses of non-consolidated and non-combined affiliated entities. As a result, we may pay income taxes to some jurisdictions even though on an overall basis a net loss for the period is incurred.

Inflation

Inflation can affect the costs of goods and services that we use. The majority of the countries that are of significance to us, from either a manufacturing or sales viewpoint, have in recent years enjoyed relatively low inflation. The competitive environment in which we operate inevitably creates pressure on us to provide our customers with cost-effective products and services. We believe that our cost reduction programs are critical to maintaining our competitive position.

Critical Accounting Policies

The methods, estimates and judgments used in applying critical accounting policies have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an on-going basis. Estimates are based on historical experience and on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management’s experience and assumptions form the basis for judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may vary from what management anticipates, and different assumptions or estimates about the future could change the reported results.

We believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to our reported financial statements and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments in the preparation of these statements.

Revenue Recognition. The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price or fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Additionally, the Company has certain sales rebate programs with some

 

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customers that periodically require rebate payments. The Company estimates amounts due under these sales rebate programs at the point of sale. Net sales are based upon the amount invoiced for the shipped goods less estimated future rebate payments and sales returns and allowances. These estimates are based upon the Company’s historical experience. The Company records an allowance for sales returns based on the historical relationship between shipments and returns. Revisions to these estimates are recorded in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revision become known.

In October 2009, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance for multiple deliverable revenue arrangements which changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires that the arrangement consideration be allocated to each deliverable based on the relative selling price. Concurrently, the FASB issued guidance modifying the scope of software revenue guidance for arrangements that include software elements to exclude software that is sold with a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance if the software is essential to the tangible product’s functionality.

The Company elected to early adopt this accounting guidance retrospectively during the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Therefore, previously reported results for the current fiscal year and fiscal 2009 and 2008 have been revised to reflect the impact of adoption. Upon adoption of the new guidance, the Company concluded that substantially all of its products and services are excluded from the scope of the software revenue recognition guidance.

The Company has long-term contracts primarily from AMI electric and gas utility customers for the deployment of AMI technology systems that contain multiple elements including hardware, software, project management and installation services as well as ongoing customer support.

Pursuant to the new revenue recognition guidance, revenue arrangements with multiple elements are divided into separate units of accounting if the delivered item(s) have value to the customer on a standalone basis and delivery/performance of the undelivered item(s) is probable. The Company allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available, third party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. In multiple element arrangements revenue is allocated to each separate unit of accounting using the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy and the applicable revenue recognition criteria. For our standard contract arrangements that combine deliverables such as hardware, software, project management and installation services, each deliverable is generally considered a single unit of accounting. The amount allocable to a delivered item is limited to the amount that we are entitled to collect and that is not contingent upon the delivery/performance of additional items.

Hardware revenues are generally recognized at the time of shipment, receipt by customer, or, if applicable, upon completion of customer acceptance provisions. For software arrangements with multiple elements, revenue recognition is also dependent upon the availability of VSOE of fair value for each of the elements. The lack of VSOE, or the existence of extended payment terms or other inherent risks, may affect the timing of revenue recognition for software arrangements. If project management and installation services are essential to a software arrangement, revenue is recognized upon meeting the software acceptance provisions in the contract. Hardware and software post sale maintenance support fees are recognized ratably over the life of the related service contract.

The Company records reductions to revenue for estimated commitments related to liquidated damages and contractual guarantees. The Company also records reductions to revenue for expected future product returns based on the Company’s historical experience.

Retirement benefits. Pension obligations are actuarially determined and are affected by several assumptions, including discount rate, long-term rate of return on plan assets and assumed annual rate of compensation increase for plan employees. Changes in rates and differences from actual results for each assumption affect the amount of pension expense recognized in current and future periods.

 

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Restructuring. Over the last five fiscal years we have implemented a focused cost reduction program that resulted in restructuring costs being incurred. Additional restructuring programs have been approved and implemented to support new programs and circumstances. The related restructuring reserves reflect estimates, including those pertaining to employee severance costs and contractual lease obligations. Management reassesses the reserve requirements to complete each individual program on a quarterly basis. Actual restructuring costs may be different from the estimates used to establish the restructuring reserves.

Warranty obligations. Product warranty reserves are established in the same period that revenue from the sale of the related products is recognized. The amounts of those reserves are based on warranty terms and best estimates of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. Estimates of warranty obligations are reevaluated on a quarterly basis. As actual experience becomes available, it is used to modify the historical averages to ensure that the forecast is within the range of likely outcomes. Resulting balances are then compared with present spending rates to ensure that the accruals are adequate to meet expected future obligations.

Income taxes. At the end of each fiscal quarter, management estimates the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year. The estimated effective tax rate reflects the expected jurisdiction where income is earned as well as tax planning strategies. If the actual results are different from our estimates, adjustments to the effective tax rate may be required in the period in which such determination is made.

We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Management regularly reviews deferred tax assets for recoverability and establishes a valuation allowance based on historical losses, projected future taxable income and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences. As a result of this review, a full valuation allowance has been established against the deferred tax assets related to certain foreign and domestic net operating loss carryforwards.

Impairment of long-lived assets. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable and for all assets to be disposed. Long-lived assets held for use are reviewed for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset over its remaining useful life. If an asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, and is charged to results of operations at that time. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amounts or fair value less cost to sell. Management determines fair value using a discounted future cash flow analysis. The determination of market values based on discounted cash flows requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates.

Intangible assets. Intangible assets historically have consisted of goodwill, trademarks and patents. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Patents and trademarks are stated at fair value on the date of acquisition. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets (trademarks and tradenames) are required to be tested at least annually for impairment using fair value measurement techniques.

We assess the fair value of our reporting units for goodwill impairment based upon an equal weighting of an income and market valuation methodology. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value, goodwill impairment may be present. We measure the goodwill impairment loss based upon the fair value of the underlying assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any unrecognized intangible assets, and estimate the implied fair value of goodwill. An impairment loss would be recognized to the extent that a reporting unit’s recorded goodwill exceeded the implied fair value of goodwill. The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

 

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The following discussion about our market risk disclosures involves forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. We are exposed to various market risk factors such as changes in foreign currency rates and fluctuating interest rates.

Currency translation. The results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates for each period concerned. This translation has no impact on cash flow. The balance sheets of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the closing exchange rates. Any adjustments resulting from the translation are recorded as other comprehensive income (loss). As of March 31, 2010, assets of foreign subsidiaries constituted approximately 19% of total assets. Foreign currency exchange rate exposure is most significant with respect to the euro. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, net sales were negatively impacted by the devaluation of foreign currencies, primarily the euro, versus the U.S. dollar by $2.8 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

Currency transaction exposure. Currency transaction exposure arises when a business has transactions denominated in foreign currencies. We have entered into forward contracts that are denominated in foreign currencies, principally euros, to offset the remeasurement impact of currency rate changes on intercompany receivables and payables. These contracts are used to offset exchange losses and gains on underlying exposures. Changes in the fair value of these forward contracts are recorded immediately in earnings. We do not enter into derivative instrument transactions for trading or speculative purposes. The purpose of our foreign currency management policy is to minimize the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign denominated anticipated cash flows. Holding all other variables constant, a change in the contracted forward rates of 1% on our forward contracts denominated in the present foreign currencies would result in an immaterial gain or loss. We expect to continue to utilize forward contracts to manage foreign currency exchange risk in the future as appropriate.

Interest rate risk. Under the terms of the Company’s senior credit facilities, we pay a variable rate of interest based on the London Interbank Offering Rate (“LIBOR”) or the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the credit agreement) and are subject to interest rate risk as a result of changes in these rates. The Company’s total indebtedness as of March 31, 2010 was $465.9 million, of which $190.9 million bears interest at variable rates. As of March 31, 2010, substantially all of our variable-rate borrowings were under the term loan facilities consisting of a B-1 tranche and a B-3 tranche. Term loans of $21.1 million under the B-1 tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus a 2% margin. Term loans under the B-3 tranche bear interest, at our option, at Adjusted LIBOR, as defined in the credit agreement, plus a 4.5% margin, or the Alternate Base Rate plus 3.5%. For the B-3 tranche, the credit facility provides for a LIBOR floor of 2.5% and an Alternate Base Rate floor of 3.5%. As of March 31, 2010, $160.0 million of the B-3 tranche was under the LIBOR option and $5.0 million of that tranche was under the Alternate Base Rate option. At March 31, 2010, the weighted-average interest rate on our term loan facility borrowings was approximately 6.5%. In addition, the Company has $100 million of interest rate swaps in place that pay a fixed rate of interest and receive LIBOR. Holding all other variables constant, a change in the LIBOR interest rate of 1%, after giving effect to the interest rate swaps, would impact annual interest costs by $0.9 million.

To hedge exposure to variable interest rates, the Company has entered into various interest rate swap agreements in which it receives periodic variable interest payments at the three-month LIBOR and makes periodic payments at specified fixed rates. See Note 7 under “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

 

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholder’s equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s 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 Company’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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. at March 31, 2010 and 2009, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

As discussed in Notes 1 and 2 to the consolidated financial statements, Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. has retrospectively adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s amended accounting standards related to revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables and arrangements that include software elements.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the March 31, 2010 and 2009 consolidated financial statements have been restated to correct certain errors which were primarily related to revenue recognition.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina

May 7, 2010

except for Note 2 and Note 22, as to which the date is

December 17, 2010

 

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SENSUS (BERMUDA 2) LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except per share and share data)

 

     March 31,
2010
    March 31,
2009
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)  
ASSETS     

CURRENT ASSETS:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 59.2      $ 37.9   

Accounts receivable:

    

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.3 and $1.2 respectively

     121.1        112.8   

Other

     1.9        2.9   

Inventories, net

     67.2        66.4   

Prepayments and other current assets

     12.2        11.8   

Deferred income taxes

     19.6        15.2   

Deferred costs

     4.3        3.9   
                

Total current assets

     285.5        250.9   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     134.9        131.5   

Intangible assets, net

     188.0        187.3   

Goodwill

     443.3        394.5   

Deferred income taxes

     15.8        14.9   

Deferred costs

     1.3        1.9   

Other long-term assets

     25.1        21.9   
                

Total assets

   $ 1,093.9      $ 1,002.9   
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY     

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 117.3      $ 87.9   

Accruals and other current liabilities

     114.8        82.7   

Current portion of long-term debt

     22.7        38.5   

Short-term borrowings

     4.9        4.9   

Income taxes payable

     —          2.9   

Restructuring accruals

     12.9        7.3   

Deferred revenue

     34.3        22.9   
                

Total current liabilities

     306.9        247.1   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     438.3        395.5   

Pensions

     53.1        44.4   

Deferred income taxes

     81.7        77.7   

Deferred revenue

     4.8        6.2   

Other long-term liabilities

     28.6        27.6   
                

Total liabilities

     913.4        798.5   

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 19)

    

STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY:

    

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 12,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Paid-in capital

     251.5        245.4   

Accumulated deficit

     (74.6     (53.1

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

     (1.5     0.2   
                

Total stockholder’s equity

     175.4        192.5   
                

Noncontrolling interest

     5.1        11.9   
                

Total equity

     180.5        204.4   
                

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 1,093.9      $ 1,002.9   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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SENSUS (BERMUDA 2) LTD.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in millions)

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
    Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)     (As revised)  

NET SALES

   $ 844.4      $ 784.3      $ 722.0   

COST OF SALES

     617.5        595.2        535.1   
                        

GROSS PROFIT

     226.9        189.1        186.9   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

      

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     154.7        134.0        121.5   

Restructuring costs

     25.9        9.9        7.0   

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.0        13.5        19.7   

Loss on debt extinguishment

     5.9        —          —     

Impairment of goodwill

     —          14.4        —     

Acquisition-related costs

     1.2        —          —     

Other operating expense, net

     5.2        2.7        2.3   
                        

OPERATING INCOME

     21.0        14.6        36.4   

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

      

Interest expense, net

     (43.6     (39.9     (41.8

Other income (expense), net

     1.9        (0.3     (2.4
                        

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (20.7     (25.6     (7.8

BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES

     (1.5     (3.4     (1.4
                        

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (19.2     (22.2     (6.4

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (2.3     (2.4     (1.9
                        

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (21.5   $ (24.6   $ (8.3
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY

(in millions)

 

    Common
Stock
    Paid-in
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total
Stockholder’s

Equity
    Noncontrolling
Interest
    Total
Equity
 

Balance at March 31, 2007

  $ —        $ 243.2      $ (18.1   $ 1.4      $ 226.5      $ 8.1      $ 234.6   

Revisions (Note 2)

    —          —          (0.9     —          (0.9     —          (0.9
                                                       

Revised Balance at March 31, 2007

    —          243.2        (19.0     1.4        225.6        8.1        233.7   

Adoption of FIN 48 adjustment

    —          —          (1.1     —          (1.1     —          (1.1

Dividend payment to Joint Venture

    —          —          —          —          —          (0.7     (0.7

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

             

Net loss

    —          —          (8.3     —          (8.3     1.9        (6.4

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    —          —          —          4.8        4.8        —          4.8   

Defined benefit pension plan adjustment, net of tax of $0.1 million

    —          —          —          (2.9     (2.9     —          (2.9

Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps, net of tax of $2.5 million

    —          —          —          (3.6     (3.6     —          (3.6
                               

Total comprehensive loss

            (10.0     1.9        (8.1

Adoption of FAS 158

    —          —          —          3.2        3.2        —          3.2   
                               

Total comprehensive loss

    —          —          —          —          (6.8     1.9        (4.9

Foreign currency translation adjustment related to noncontrolling interest

    —          —          —          —          —          0.9        0.9   
                                                       

Revised Balance at March 31, 2008

    —          243.2        (28.4     2.9        217.7        10.2        227.9   

Equity adjustment from parent related to AMDS acquisition

    —          2.2        —          —          2.2        —          2.2   

Dividend Payment to Joint Venture

    —          —          —          —          —          (0.4     (0.4

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

             

Net loss

    —          —          (24.6     —          (24.6     2.4        (22.2

Foreign currency translation adjustment.

    —          —          —          (5.3     (5.3     —          (5.3

Defined benefit pension plan adjustment, net of tax of $0.4 million

    —          —          —          1.3        1.3        —          1.3   

Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of tax of $0.9 million

    —          —          —          1.3        1.3        —          1.3   
                               

Total comprehensive loss

            (27.3     2.4        (24.9

Adoption of FAS 158

    —          —          (0.1     —          (0.1     —          (0.1

Foreign currency translation adjustment related to noncontrolling interest

    —          —          —          —          —          (0.3     (0.3
                                                       

Restated Balance at March 31, 2009

    —          245.4        (53.1     0.2        192.5        11.9        204.4   

Equity adjustment from parent related to AMDS acquisition

    —          15.0        —          —          15.0        —          15.0   

Purchase of noncontrolling equity interest

    —          (8.9     —          —          (8.9     (8.8     (17.7

Dividend payable to Joint Venture

    —          —          —          —          —          (0.4     (0.4

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

             

Net loss

    —          —          (21.5     —          (21.5     2.3        (19.2

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    —          —          —          3.0        3.0        —          3.0   

Defined benefit pension plan adjustment, net of tax of $0.0 million

    —          —          —          (6.6     (6.6     —          (6.6

Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of tax of $1.0 million

    —          —          —          1.9        1.9        —          1.9   
                               

Total comprehensive loss

            (23.2     2.3        (20.9

Foreign currency translation adjustment related to noncontrolling interest

    —          —          —          —          —          0.1        0.1   
                                                       

Restated Balance at March 31, 2010

  $ —        $ 251.5      $ (74.6   $ (1.5   $ 175.4      $ 5.1      $ 180.5   
                                                       

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
    Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)     (As revised)  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Consolidated net loss

   $ (19.2   $ (22.2   $ (6.4

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation

     27.2        26.4        27.1   

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.0        13.5        19.7   

Amortization of software development costs

     5.3        6.7        0.9   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     3.1        3.1        2.8   

Deferred income taxes

     (5.1     (10.7     (9.8

Impairment of goodwill

     —          14.4        —     

Loss on debt extinguishment

     5.9        —          —     

Other non-cash loss

     0.2        1.1        1.5   

Changes in assets and liabilities used in operations, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

      

Accounts receivable

     (6.0     (13.0     (2.4

Inventories

     1.0        2.0        (5.3

Other current assets

     1.9        (1.0     1.7   

Accounts payable, accruals and other current liabilities

     36.0        22.7        14.3   

Income taxes payable

     (3.5     3.0        —     

Deferred revenue less deferred costs primarily from long-term AMI electric and gas contracts

     9.7        17.8        7.2   

Other

     3.3        (3.1     —     
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     72.8        60.7        51.3   

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment

     (33.7     (26.7     (22.8

Purchases of intangible assets

     (6.7     (1.2     (0.3

Software development costs

     (7.9     (8.8     (4.7

Business acquisitions

     (20.5     (5.9     (0.9

Proceeds from sale of assets

     4.5        0.2        —     
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (64.3     (42.4     (28.7

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

(Decrease) increase in short-term borrowings

     —          (1.0     1.3   

Proceeds from debt issuance

     35.0        —          —     

Principal payments on debt

     (8.0     (14.7     (23.0

Debt issuance costs

     (8.8     —          —     

Purchase of noncontrolling equity interest

     (6.0     —          —     
                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     12.2        (15.7     (21.7

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     0.6        (2.3     1.8   
                        

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     21.3        0.3        2.7   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

   $ 37.9      $ 37.6      $ 34.9   
                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

   $ 59.2      $ 37.9      $ 37.6   
                        

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW:

      

Cash paid during the period for:

      

Interest, net

   $ 38.9      $ 36.2      $ 38.9   
                        

Income taxes, net of refunds

   $ 6.7      $ 3.6      $ 4.0   
                        

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES (NOTE 3):

During the year ended March 31, 2010, the 15,000 unvested preference shares issued in connection with the AMDS acquisition became vested with a redemption value of $15.0 million.

During the year ended March 31, 2010, paid-in capital decreased $8.9 million in connection with the purchase of the PDC Rongtai noncontrolling interest, representing the excess purchase price over the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business

Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. (“Sensus 2”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd. (“Sensus 1”), together with its subsidiaries, referred to herein as the Company, is a leading provider of advanced metering and related communications solutions to the worldwide utility industry. The Company is a global manufacturer of water, gas, heat and electric meters, as well as a provider of comprehensive metering communications system solutions that include both automatic meter reading (“AMR”) and installation and maintenance of advanced metering infrastructure (“AMI”) systems. In addition, the Company produces pipe joining and repair products for water and natural gas utilities and is a supplier of precision-manufactured aluminum die castings.

The Company was formed on December 18, 2003 through the acquisition of the metering systems and certain other businesses of Invensys plc (“Invensys”). Prior to the acquisition, the Company had no active business operations. The metering systems businesses operated by Invensys prior to the acquisition are referred to herein as “Invensys Metering Systems.” The acquisition was financed through a combination of borrowings under a $230.0 million term loan facility that is part of the Company’s senior credit facilities, the issuance of $275.0 million of 8 5/8% senior subordinated notes due in 2013 (the “Notes”) and equity contributions from Sensus 1.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. Subsidiaries for which the Company has the ability to exercise control are consolidated. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

Retrospective Adoption of New Accounting Principles

In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended the accounting standards related to revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables and arrangements that include software elements. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company adopted the new accounting principles on a retrospective basis. The Company believes retrospective adoption provides the most comparable and useful financial information for financial statement users, is more consistent with the information the Company’s management uses to evaluate its business, and better reflects the underlying economic performance of the Company. The financial statements and notes to the financial statements presented herein have been adjusted to reflect the retrospective adoption of the new accounting principles after giving effect to the restatement discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year financial statement captions have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the financial statements. Due to various factors affecting future costs and operations, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less are classified as cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.

 

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Accounts Receivable

Credit is extended by the Company based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial position, and collateral generally is not required for the majority of its customers. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts equal to estimated collection losses that will be incurred in the collection of receivables. Estimated losses are based on historical collection experience, as well as a review by management of the current status of all receivables. For certain customers in high risk countries, the Company may require the customer to obtain a letter of credit.

Inventories

Inventories, net are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Cost is determined based on standard cost with appropriate adjustments to approximate FIFO cost. Market is determined on the basis of estimated realizable values.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment, net are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, as follows:

 

Buildings and improvements

     13 to 50 years   

Machinery and equipment

     3 to 13 years   

Computer equipment and software

     3 to 5 years   

Improvements and replacements are capitalized to the extent that they increase the useful economic life or increase the expected economic benefit of the underlying asset. Repairs and maintenance expenditures are charged to expense as incurred.

Software Development Costs

Software development costs are expensed as research and development costs until technological feasibility is established, at which point the costs of producing software products, including coding and testing, are capitalized. Capitalization ceases when the products are available for sale to customers, and amortization begins when the products are ready for general release. Software development costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the software. At March 31, 2010 and 2009, gross software development costs were $22.1 million and $14.1 million, respectively, and in fiscal 2010 and 2009, $5.3 million and $6.7 million of related amortization expense was recorded, respectively.

Each quarter or when a triggering event occurs, a net realizability test is performed on a product-by-product basis to ensure that the asset value has not been impaired. The unamortized capitalized costs did not exceed the net realizable value as of March 31, 2010 or during any of the quarters, and as such, there was no impairment.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of tradenames, patents, non-competition agreements, developed technology and customer and distributor relationships. Goodwill at March 31, 2010 represents the excess of the purchase price paid by the Company for Invensys Metering Systems, NexusData, Inc., Advanced Metering Data Systems, L.L.C. (“AMDS”) and Telemetric Corporation (“Telemetric”) over the fair value of the net assets acquired

 

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(see Note 3). The purchase price allocation for these acquisitions resulted in $443.3 million of goodwill being recorded. The goodwill is attributed to the value placed on the Company being an industry leader with market-leading positions in the North American and European water metering markets, the North American clamps and couplings market segment and the expected synergies resulting primarily from the AMDS and Telemetric acquisitions. The Company is also a market leader in the North American gas metering market, the European heat metering market and the North American water AMI market. The Company has achieved these leadership positions by developing and manufacturing innovative products. In addition, future expansion of AMI technology provides a significant opportunity for the Company. Patents, tradenames, developed technology, customer and distributor relationships and non-competition agreements are stated at fair value on the date of acquisition as determined by an independent valuation firm. Trademarks are assumed to have indefinite lives and are not amortized. Patents and customer and distributor relationships are being amortized using the straight-line method over 3 to 15 years, and 5 to 25 years, respectively. The developed technology from the AMDS and Telemetric acquisitions is being amortized ratably over 5 to 12 years. The non-competition agreements are or have been amortized ratably over 4 years, based on the contractual period of the respective agreement.

The Company performs an annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and also at any other date when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may exceed their fair value. The Company established reporting units based on its current reporting structure and performs the impairment testing of goodwill at the reporting unit level. Separate valuations are performed for each of these reporting units in order to test for impairment.

The Company uses the two-step method to determine goodwill impairment. First, the carrying amount of the reporting unit is compared to the estimated fair value. For the purposes of testing goodwill, the carrying value has been allocated to these reporting units to the extent it relates to each reporting unit. Second, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company measures the possible goodwill impairment based upon a hypothetical allocation of the fair value estimate of the reporting unit to all of the underlying assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including previously unrecognized intangible assets. The excess of the reporting unit’s fair value over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit’s recorded goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill.

To determine the fair value of its reporting units, the Company equally considers both the income and market valuation methodologies. Under the income approach, the Company calculates the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. This method requires management to project revenues, operating expenses, working capital investment, capital spending and cash flows for the reporting unit over a multi-year period as well as determine the weighted average cost of capital to be used as the discount rate. Under the market approach, the Company estimates the fair value based on market multiples of EBITDA for comparable companies. These comparable public company multiples are then applied to the reporting unit’s financial performance. During the year ended March 31, 2010, the Company utilized trailing twelve months EBITDA market multiples for its reporting units. The market approach is more volatile as an indicator of fair value as compared to the income approach as internal forecasts and projections have historically been more stable. Since each approach has its merits, the Company equally weights the approaches to balance the internal and external factors affecting the Company’s fair value.

The Company’s fair value estimates of its reporting units and goodwill are sensitive to a number of assumptions including discount rates, cash flow projections, operating margins, and comparable market multiples. To determine the reasonableness of the calculated fair values, the Company reviews the assumptions to ensure that neither the income approach nor the market approach yielded significantly different valuations. The assumptions are updated each year for each reporting unit. Various assumptions are utilized including actual

 

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operating results, annual operating plans, strategic plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, the weighted average cost of capital, market data and EBITDA multiples. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculation are the weighted average cost of capital, the EBITDA multiples and terminal growth rates.

The Company did not recognize any goodwill or intangible asset impairment charges in fiscal 2010. Due to demand contractions in the automotive market, the Company determined that the goodwill in its precision die casting business unit, included in its All Other segment, was impaired and thus recorded a charge of $14.4 million in fiscal 2009.

In addition, the Company performed impairment testing of its tradenames as of February 28, using the same business models as used in its impairment testing for goodwill. To arrive at the fair value for the tradenames, the Company utilized the relief from royalty method for each reporting unit on the basis that a tradename has a fair value equal to the present value of the royalty income attributable to it. The fair values of the tradenames were compared to their carrying values. If the carrying values of the tradenames exceed their fair value, an impairment loss would be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. In all instances, the fair values of the future revenues associated with the tradenames exceeded the carrying value, and therefore no impairment was evident.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets held for use are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset, or group of assets, may not be recoverable. If impairment indicators are present, these assets are reviewed for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset over its remaining useful life. If an asset is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value, and is charged to results of operations at that time. Management determines fair value using a discounted future cash flow analysis or other accepted valuation techniques.

Deferred Financing Costs

Other long-term assets at March 31, 2010 and 2009 include deferred financing costs of $11.8 million and $11.7 million, net of accumulated amortization of $22.2 million and $13.3 million, respectively. The costs paid to the lender to obtain, re-finance and amend long-term financing are being amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the related debt. Deferred financing costs and the related amortization expense are adjusted when any prepayments of principal are made on the outstanding debt. Amortization of deferred financing costs is included in interest expense and was $3.1 million, $3.1 million and $2.8 million for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Restructuring

The Company’s liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity is recognized and measured initially at its fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred, except for certain qualifying employee termination benefits. Severance and related charges are accrued at the date the restructuring was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors based on an estimate of amounts that will be paid to affected employees in accordance with GAAP.

Warranty

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estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. Warranty reserves are reflected within accruals and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Income Taxes

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement basis and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities using enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years when the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance when it determines that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company has a tax holiday in China that provides an income tax benefit of $0.9 million for the current fiscal year. The tax holiday expired at the end of calendar year 2009.

Foreign Currency

Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside of the United States with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates at the end of the respective period. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates effective during the respective period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholder’s equity. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses), net are included in other non-operating expense and were $0.9 million, ($0.4) million and ($2.3) million for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of a sale arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price or fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Additionally, the Company has certain sales rebate programs with some customers that periodically require rebate payments. The Company estimates amounts due under these sales rebate programs at the point of sale. Net sales are based upon the amount invoiced for the shipped goods less estimated future rebate payments and sales returns and allowances. These estimates are based upon the Company’s historical experience. The Company records an allowance for sales returns based on the historical relationship between shipments and returns. Revisions to these estimates are recorded in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revision become known.

In October 2009, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance for multiple deliverable revenue arrangements which changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires that the arrangement consideration be allocated to each deliverable based on the relative selling price. Concurrently, the FASB issued guidance modifying the scope of software revenue guidance for arrangements that include software elements to exclude software that is sold with a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance if the software is essential to the tangible product’s functionality.

The Company elected to early adopt this accounting guidance retrospectively during the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Therefore, previously reported results for the current fiscal year and fiscal 2009 and 2008 have been revised to reflect the impact of adoption. Upon adoption of the new guidance, the Company concluded that substantially all of its products and services are excluded from the scope of the software revenue recognition guidance.

 

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The Company has long-term contracts primarily from AMI electric and gas utility customers for the deployment of AMI technology systems that contain multiple elements including hardware, software, project management and installation services as well as ongoing customer support.

Pursuant to the new revenue recognition guidance, revenue arrangements with multiple elements are divided into separate units of accounting if the delivered item(s) have value to the customer on a standalone basis and delivery/performance of the undelivered item(s) is probable. The Company allocates revenue to each element based on a selling price hierarchy. The selling price for a deliverable is based on its vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available, third party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. In multiple element arrangements revenue is allocated to each separate unit of accounting using the relative selling prices of each of the deliverables in the arrangement based on the aforementioned selling price hierarchy and the applicable revenue recognition criteria. For our standard contract arrangements that combine deliverables such as hardware, software, project management and installation services, each deliverable is generally considered a single unit of accounting. The amount allocable to a delivered item is limited to the amount that we are entitled to collect and that is not contingent upon the delivery/performance of additional items.

Hardware revenues are generally recognized at the time of shipment, receipt by customer, or, if applicable, upon completion of customer acceptance provisions. For software arrangements with multiple elements, revenue recognition is also dependent upon the availability of VSOE of fair value for each of the elements. The lack of VSOE, or the existence of extended payment terms or other inherent risks, may affect the timing of revenue recognition for software arrangements. If project management and installation services are essential to a software arrangement, revenue is recognized upon meeting the software acceptance provisions in the contract. Hardware and software post sale maintenance support fees are recognized ratably over the life of the related service contract.

The Company records reductions to revenue for estimated commitments related to liquidated damages and contractual guarantees. The Company also records reductions to revenue for expected future product returns based on the Company’s historical experience.

Deferred Revenue and Deferred Costs

Deferred revenue and associated incremental direct costs result primarily from long-term AMI electric and gas contracts whereby the Company has deployed metering infrastructure, shipped product or performed services, including billing customers for the products and services, but for which all revenue recognition criteria for accounting purposes have not yet been met (see Revenue Recognition above). Deferred revenue and deferred costs are shown separately within total liabilities and total assets, respectively, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and are classified as current or long-term based on the period such amounts will be realized.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses as incurred and were $4.1 million, $3.7 million and $3.4 million for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses as incurred and were $41.3 million, $31.0 million and $26.6 million for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

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Stock-Based Compensation

Sensus 1 maintains a Restricted Share Plan (the “Plan”) that provides for the award of restricted common shares to officers, directors and consultants of the Company. The restricted shares issued pursuant to the Plan are service time vested over five years from the date of grant, provided that no vesting occurs prior to the second anniversary of the date of grant. In addition, the vesting of the restricted shares may accelerate upon the occurrence of certain stated liquidity events. Common shares awarded under the Plan are subject to restrictions on transfer, repurchase rights and other limitations as set forth in the related management subscription and shareholders’ agreement. As of March 31, 2010, there were 2,000,000 restricted shares of Sensus 1 authorized and 999,000 shares issued and outstanding. The outstanding restricted shares were purchased for $0.01 of cash consideration, which at the time of issuance was determined to be the fair market value. No awards were granted under the Plan in fiscal 2010 or fiscal 2009.

The Company accounts for its compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions based on estimated fair values. The Company performed a fair value analysis of its restricted shares as of the grant date and determined that no compensation expense was required to be recorded. For each reporting period, the Company will perform an evaluation of its contingent repurchase rights on an individual employee-by-employee basis. If the Company’s contingent repurchase features become probable, the Company will assess whether liability classification is appropriate. No compensation expense related to the Plan was recognized for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

On July 19, 2007, the Company’s board of directors approved the Sensus Metering Systems 2007 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”), as well as a form of Notice of Stock Option Grant and Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement. The Option Plan provides for the issuance of stock options to employees, directors and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. A total of 2,000,000 shares of Sensus 1 Class B common stock authorized for issuance upon exercise of options granted pursuant to the Option Plan. The options awarded under the Option Plan have a contractual term of 10 years, and are service time vested over five years from the date of grant, provided that no vesting occurs prior to the second anniversary of the date of grant, and vesting may accelerate upon the occurrence of certain stated liquidity events. As of March 31, 2010, 108,000 of the options outstanding under the Option Plan were vested.

Concentration of Credit and Workforce

Approximately 6%, 7% and 11% of total net sales for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, was with one of the Company’s major customers and its affiliates. Approximately 11% and 13% of total accounts receivable at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, was with another of the Company’s significant customers and its affiliates.

Approximately 34% of the Company’s labor force in the United States and Europe, is covered by collective bargaining agreements. Sensus Precision Die Casting, Inc., our subsidiary through which we operate our precision die casting product line, has a four-year agreement with the United Automobile Workers that expires on October 11, 2010. Our European operations have a five-year agreement with ZZO OZ KOVO CHIRANA-PREMA in Slovakia that expires on December 31, 2010. Additionally, our German unionized workforce that is represented by IG Metall has a current agreement that expires on June 30, 2012. The Nova Odessa/SP, Brazil facility has an agreement with Sindicato dos Trabalhadores das Indústrias Metalúrgicas Mecânicas e Materiais Electricos de Campinas e Ragião with an indefinite term, cancellable with one month notice. Smith-Blair Inc., our subsidiary through which we operate our Smith-Blair product line, has a four-year agreement with the United Steelworkers of America that expires on March 27, 2011. As of March 31, 2010, these agreements in aggregate cover 29% of the Company’s labor force.

 

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Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company classifies costs associated with shipping and handling activities within cost of sales and amounts billed to customers as revenues in the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs were $15.6 million, $15.0 million and $12.6 million for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements

GAAP defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, including consideration of non-performance risk, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., an exit price).

GAAP also establishes a fair value hierarchy that categorizes and prioritizes the inputs used to estimate fair value into three levels based upon their observability. Level 1 has the highest priority and Level 3 the lowest. If an input is based on bid and ask prices, the guidance permits the use of a mid-market pricing convention. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

 

   

Level 1 inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

   

Level 2 inputs are other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices (in non-active markets or in active markets for similar assets or liabilities), inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs that are not directly observable, but that are corroborated by observable market data.

 

   

Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs shall be used to the extent that observable inputs are not available, allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for an asset or liability.

For the current fiscal year, fair value measurements affect the Company’s contingent consideration and derivative instruments as disclosed in Note 3 “Acquisitions” and Note 7 “Financial Instruments”, respectively, and pension plan assets as disclosed in Note 12 “Retirement Benefits.”

GAAP permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. The decision about whether to elect the fair value option is applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis, is irrevocable (unless a new election date occurs) and is applied to the entire financial instrument. The guidance was effective for the Company on April 1, 2008. The Company did not elect to adopt the fair value option for any financial instruments.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of cash, trade receivables and trade payables approximated fair values as of March 31, 2010 and 2009. The estimated fair value of the Company’s term loans and revolving credit facility borrowings was $186.8 million and $143.9 million at March 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company’s 8.625% senior subordinated notes was approximately $272.3 million and $228.3 million at March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, compared to its face value of $275.0 million. The fair value of these notes was determined based upon recent market transactions and dealer indicative pricing.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements & Certain Revenue Arrangements that Include Software Elements

In October 2009, the FASB issued guidance that introduces a hierarchy of basis upon which the overall arrangement fee of certain multiple-element contracts can be allocated. The selling price used for each element will be based on:

 

   

vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available,

 

   

third-party evidence (“TPE”), if VSOE is not available or

 

   

estimated selling price if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.

Additional guidance was issued by the FASB, which requires multiple-element arrangements that include tangible products containing software components and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality to use the hierarchy introduced in the new guidance to establish an element’s selling price on which to allocate the overall arrangement fee.

For multiple-element arrangements within the scope of these updated standards, revenue recognition should occur sooner, generally at the time of an element’s delivery, rather than being deferred as historically has been the case for our arrangements for which VSOE could not be established. The Company adopted these revised standards on a retrospective basis during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

 

2. RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY REPORTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As previously announced, under the supervision of our Audit Committee, we initiated an internal review of certain revenue recognition and other accounting practices prior to closing our books for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010. During the course of this internal review, we identified material errors in our financial statements for fiscal 2010 and 2009, primarily related the recognition of revenue under multi-element contracts associated with our Conservation Solutions business. This resulted in our Audit Committee determining that the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related reports of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm thereon, and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal quarters in the years then ended, and the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010 should no longer be relied upon. Similarly, our Audit Committee determined that press releases, reports and shareholder communications describing the Company’s financial statements and results of operations for these periods should no longer be relied upon.

The Company identified three primary causes of the errors, each of which resulted in the premature recognition of revenue within certain contracts. First, there was a failure to appropriately evaluate service level agreements and other performance obligations within certain contracts, which, if considered, would have required the deferral of revenue until such obligations were satisfied. This error resulted in the improper timing of revenue recognition of $11.1 million and $2.5 million in fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively. Second, the Company improperly recognized revenue under certain contracts in which the revenue was contingent on the delivery of future products and/or services. This error resulted in the Company prematurely recognizing $3.6 million and 3.9 million of revenue in fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively. Third, the Company failed to take into consideration certain contract commitments, up-grades, pre-billing and other undelivered elements. This error resulted in the Company prematurely recognizing $6.5 million of additional revenue in fiscal 2010 and $1.2 million of additional revenue that will be deferred in fiscal 2009. The effect of this restatement to correct revenue recognition is a reduction in revenue and an increase in deferred revenue of $14.7 million and $7.6 million on our full-year fiscal 2010 and 2009 operating results and the year-end balance sheets, respectively.

 

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Further, during the course of the internal review of revenue recognition and other accounting matters, management identified certain additional accounting errors principally relating to significant deficiencies and deficiencies affecting certain aspects of our financial closing process. The Company identified three principal causes of these accounting errors. First, a lack of review and monitoring of the asset base resulted in (1) a failure by the Company to timely write off the $1.4 million carrying value of a software application developed for internal use that was abandoned in fiscal 2010 and (2) the Company recording prepaid assets aggregating $0.9 million in fiscal 2010 for items that are required to be expensed under GAAP. Second, due to the absence of a comprehensive technical review process, the Company inappropriately recognized a gain of $1.0 million relating to production related concessions from a vendor during fiscal 2010 prior to realization. Third, the Company identified failures in its financial closing and period cut-off procedures, whereby the lack of appropriate controls over accounts payable cut-off resulted in an understatement of legal, recruitment and other expenses totaling $1.1 million in fiscal 2010. Adjustments due to these errors total $4.4 million of additional expenses recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial results for fiscal 2010.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following tables present the effects of the restatement to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2010 (in millions, except share amounts):

 

     March 31, 2010  
     As reported     Adjustments     As restated  

CURRENT ASSETS:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 59.2      $ —        $ 59.2   

Accounts receivable:

      

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.3

     122.4        (1.3     121.1   

Other

     1.9        —          1.9   

Inventories, net

     67.0        0.2        67.2   

Prepayments and other current assets

     12.9        (0.7     12.2   

Deferred income taxes

     6.9        12.7        19.6   

Deferred costs

     5.1        (0.8     4.3   
                        

Total current assets

     275.4        10.1        285.5   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     136.3        (1.4     134.9   

Intangible assets, net

     188.0        —          188.0   

Goodwill

     453.8        (10.5     443.3   

Deferred income taxes

     16.4        (0.6     15.8   

Deferred costs

     —          1.3        1.3   

Other long-term assets

     25.1        —          25.1   
                        

Total assets

   $ 1,095.0      $ (1.1   $ 1,093.9   
                        

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

      

Accounts payable

   $ 115.5      $ 1.8      $ 117.3   

Accruals and other current liabilities

     115.7        (0.9     114.8   

Current portion of long-term debt

     22.7        —          22.7   

Short-term borrowings

     4.9        —          4.9   

Income taxes payable

     0.3        (0.3     —     

Restructuring accruals

     12.9        —          12.9   

Deferred revenue

     11.6        22.7        34.3   
                        

Total current liabilities

     283.6        23.3        306.9   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     438.3        —          438.3   

Pensions

     53.1        —          53.1   

Deferred income taxes

     84.5        (2.8     81.7   

Deferred revenue

     2.4        2.4        4.8   

Other long-term liabilities

     32.2        (3.6     28.6   
                        

Total liabilities

     894.1        19.3        913.4   

Commitments and Contingencies

      

STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY:

      

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 12,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     —          —          —     

Paid-in capital

     251.7        (0.2     251.5   

Accumulated deficit

     (54.4     (20.2     (74.6

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (1.5     —          (1.5
                        

Total stockholder’s equity

     195.8        (20.4     175.4   
                        

Noncontrolling interest

     5.1        —          5.1   
                        

Total equity

     200.9        (20.4     180.5   
                        

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 1,095.0      $ (1.1   $ 1,093.9   
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table presents the effects of the restatement to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended March 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

     Year Ended March 31, 2010  
     As reported     Adjustments     As restated  

NET SALES

   $ 865.6      $ (21.2     844.4   

COST OF SALES

     618.4        (0.9     617.5   
                        

GROSS PROFIT

     247.2        (20.3     226.9   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

      

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     153.4        1.3        154.7   

Restructuring costs

     25.9        —          25.9   

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.0        —          13.0   

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     5.9        —          5.9   

Acquisition related costs

     1.2        —          1.2   

Other operating expense, net

     3.4        1.8        5.2   
                        

OPERATING INCOME

     44.4        (23.4     21.0   

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

      

Interest expense, net

     (43.6     —          (43.6

Other income, net

     1.9        —          1.9   
                        

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     2.7        (23.4     (20.7

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     7.7        (9.2     (1.5
                        

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (5.0     (14.2     (19.2

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (2.5     0.2        (2.3
                        

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (7.5     (14.0     (21.5
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table presents the effects of the restatement to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended March 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

     Year Ended March 31, 2010  
     As reported     Adjustments     As restated  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Consolidated net loss

   $ (5.0   $ (14.2   $ (19.2

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation

     27.2        —         27.2   

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.0        —         13.0   

Amortization of software development costs

     5.3        —         5.3   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     3.1        —         3.1   

Deferred income taxes

     2.8        (7.9     (5.1

Net (gain) loss on sale of assets

     (1.1     1.8        0.7   

Net (gain) on foreign currency transactions

     (0.5     —         (0.5

Loss on debt extinguishment

     5.9        —         5.9   

Changes in assets and liabilities used in operations, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

      

Accounts receivable

     (7.3     1.3        (6.0

Inventories

     1.2        (0.2     1.0   

Other current assets

     0.2        1.7        1.9   

Accounts payable, accruals and other current liabilities

     34.4        1.6        36.0   

Income taxes payable

     (2.2     (1.3     (3.5

Deferred revenue less deferred costs primarily from long-term AMI contracts

     (7.5     17.2        9.7   

Other

     3.3        —         3.3   
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     72.8        —         72.8   

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment

     (33.7     —         (33.7

Purchases of intangible assets

     (6.7     —         (6.7

Software development costs

     (7.9     —         (7.9

AMDS contingent payments

     (13.4     —         (13.4

Business acquisitions—Telemetric

     (7.1     —         (7.1

Proceeds from sale of assets

     4.5        —         4.5   
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (64.3     —         (64.3

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Proceeds from debt issuance

     35.0        —         35.0   

Debt issuance costs

     (8.8     —         (8.8

Purchase of Rongtai noncontrolling interest

     (6.0     —         (6.0

Principal payments on debt

     (8.0     —         (8.0
                        

Net cash provided by financing activities

     12.2        —         12.2   
                        

Effect of exchange rate changes

     0.6        —         0.6   
                        

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     21.3        —         21.3   
                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

   $ 37.9      $ —       $ 37.9   
                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

   $  59.2      $ —       $ 59.2   
                        

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW:

      

Cash paid during the period for:

      

Interest, net

   $ 38.9      $ —       $ 38.9   
                        

Income taxes, net of refunds

   $ 6.7      $ —       $ 6.7   
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following tables present the effects of the restatement to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2009 (in millions, except share amounts):

 

     March 31, 2009  
     As reported     Adjustments     As restated  

CURRENT ASSETS:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 37.9      $ —        $ 37.9   

Accounts receivable:

      

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.3

     112.8        —          112.8   

Other

     2.9        —          2.9   

Inventories, net

     66.4        —          66.4   

Prepayments and other current assets

     11.8        —          11.8   

Deferred income taxes

     6.8        8.4        15.2   

Deferred costs

     5.7        (1.8     3.9   
                        

Total current assets

     244.3        6.6        250.9   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     131.5        —          131.5   

Intangible assets, net

     187.3        —          187.3   

Goodwill

     394.5        —          394.5   

Deferred income taxes

     18.8        (3.9     14.9   

Deferred costs

     —          1.9        1.9   

Other long-term assets

     21.9        —          21.9   
                        

Total assets

   $ 998.3      $ 4.6      $ 1,002.9   
                        

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

      

Accounts payable

   $ 87.1      $ 0.8      $ 87.9   

Accruals and other current liabilities

     80.7        2.0        82.7   

Current portion of long-term debt

     38.5        —          38.5   

Short-term borrowings

     4.9        —          4.9   

Income taxes payable

     2.9        —          2.9   

Restructuring accruals

     7.3        —          7.3   

Deferred revenue

     19.8        3.1        22.9   
                        

Total current liabilities

     241.2        5.9        247.1   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     395.5        —          395.5   

Pensions

     44.4        —          44.4   

Deferred income taxes

     77.3        0.4        77.7   

Deferred revenue

     1.7        4.5        6.2   

Other long-term liabilities

     27.6        —          27.6   
                        

Total liabilities

     787.7        10.8        798.5   

Commitments and Contingencies

      

STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY:

      

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 12,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     —          —          —     

Paid-in capital

     245.4        —          245.4   

Accumulated deficit

     (46.9     (6.2     (53.1

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     0.2        —          0.2   
                        

Total stockholder’s equity

     198.7        (6.2     192.5   
                        

Noncontrolling interest

     11.9        —          11.9   
                        

Total equity

     210.6        (6.2     204.4   
                        

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 998.3      $ 4.6      $ 1,002.9   
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table presents the effects of the restatement to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended March 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Year Ended March 31, 2009  
     As reported     Adjustments     As restated  

NET SALES

   $ 791.9      $ (7.6   $ 784.3   

COST OF SALES

     592.5        2.7        595.2   
                        

GROSS PROFIT

     199.4        (10.3     189.1   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

      

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     134.0        —          134.0   

Restructuring costs

     9.9        —          9.9   

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.5        —          13.5   

Impairment of goodwill

     14.4        —          14.4   

Other operating expense, net

     2.7        —          2.7   
                        

OPERATING INCOME

     24.9        (10.3     14.6   

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

      

Interest expense, net

     (39.9     —          (39.9

Other income, net

     (0.3     —          (0.3
                        

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (15.3     (10.3     (25.6

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     0.7        (4.1     (3.4
                        

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (16.0     (6.2     (22.2

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (2.4     —          (2.4
                        

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (18.4   $ (6.2   $ (24.6
                        

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

The following table presents the effects of the restatement to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended March 31, 2009 (in millions):

 

     Year Ended March 31, 2009  
     As reported     Adjustments     As restated  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

      

Consolidated net loss

   $ (16.0   $ (6.2   $ (22.2

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation

     26.4              26.4   

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.5              13.5   

Amortization of software development costs

     6.7              6.7   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     3.1              3.1   

Deferred income taxes

     (6.6     (4.1     (10.7

Net loss on foreign currency transactions

     1.1              1.1   

Impairment of goodwill

     14.4              14.4   

Changes in assets and liabilities used in operations, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

      

Accounts receivable

     (13.0           (13.0

Inventories

     2.0              2.0   

Other current assets

     (1.0           (1.0

Accounts payable, accruals and other current liabilities

     19.9        2.8        22.7   

Income taxes payable

     3.0              3.0   

Deferred revenue less deferred costs primarily from long-term AMI contracts

     10.3        7.5        17.8   

Other

     (3.1           (3.1
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     60.7              60.7   

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

      

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment

     (26.7           (26.7

Purchases of intangible assets

     (1.2           (1.2

Software development costs

     (8.8           (8.8

AMDS contingent payments

     (5.9           (5.9

Proceeds from sale of assets

     0.2              0.2   
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (42.4           (42.4

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

      

Decrease in short-term borrowings

     (1.0           (1.0

Principal payments on debt

     (14.7           (14.7
                        

Net cash used in financing activities

     (15.7           (15.7
                        

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (2.3           (2.3
                        

INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     0.3              0.3   
                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR

   $ 37.6            $ 37.6   
                        

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

   $  37.9            $ 37.9   
                        

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW:

      

Cash paid during the period for:

      

Interest, net

   $ 36.2            $ 36.2   
                        

Income taxes, net of refunds

   $ 3.6            $ 3.6   
                        

 

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RETROSPECTIVE ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

The following tables present the effects of the retrospective adoption of the new accounting principles (see Note 1) to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2009 (in millions, except share amounts). The information in these tables does not reflect the restatement adjustments discussed above:

 

     March 31, 2009  
     As reported     Adjustments     As revised  

CURRENT ASSETS:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 37.9      $ —        $ 37.9   

Accounts receivable:

      

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1.2

     112.8        —          112.8   

Other

     2.9        —          2.9   

Inventories, net

     66.4        —          66.4   

Prepayments and other current assets

     11.8        —          11.8   

Deferred income taxes

     6.5        0.3        6.8   

Deferred costs

     10.6        (4.9     5.7   
                        

Total current assets

     248.9        (4.6     244.3   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     131.5        —          131.5   

Intangible assets, net

     187.3        —          187.3   

Goodwill

     394.5        —          394.5   

Deferred income taxes

     39.5        (20.7     18.8   

Deferred costs

     88.7        (88.7     —     

Other long-term assets

     21.9        —          21.9   
                        

Total assets

   $ 1,112.3        (114.0   $ 998.3   
                        

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

      

Accounts payable

   $ 87.1      $ —        $ 87.1   

Accruals and other current liabilities

     80.7        —          80.7   

Current portion of long-term debt

     38.5        —          38.5   

Short-term borrowings

     4.9        —          4.9   

Income taxes payable

     2.9        —          2.9   

Restructuring accruals

     7.3        —          7.3   

Deferred revenue

     19.0        0.8        19.8   
                        

Total current liabilities

     240.4        0.8        241.2   

Long-term debt, less current portion

     395.5        —          395.5   

Pensions

     44.4        —          44.4   

Deferred income taxes

     76.4        0.9        77.3   

Deferred revenue

     149.8        (148.1     1.7   

Other long-term liabilities

     27.6        —          27.6   
                        

Total liabilities

     934.1        (146.4     787.7   

Commitments and Contingencies

      

STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY:

      

Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 12,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding

     —          —          —     

Paid-in capital

     245.4        —          245.4   

Accumulated deficit

     (79.3     32.4        (46.9

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     0.2        —          0.2   
                        

Total stockholder’s equity

     166.3        32.4        198.7   
                        

Noncontrolling interest

     11.9        —          11.9   
                        

Total equity

     178.2        32.4        210.6   
                        

Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity

   $ 1,112.3      $ (114.0   $ 998.3   
                        

 

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The following tables present the effects of the retrospective adoption of the new accounting principles to the Company’s previously reported Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (in millions):

 

     Year Ended March 31, 2009  
     As Reported     Adjustments      As revised  

NET SALES

   $ 670.7      $ 121.2       $ 791.9   

COST OF SALES

     523.4        69.1         592.5   
                         

GROSS PROFIT

     147.3        52.1         199.4   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

       

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     134.0        —           134.0   

Restructuring costs

     9.9        —           9.9   

Amortization of intangible assets

     13.5        —           13.5   

Impairment of goodwill

     14.4        —           14.4   

Other operating expense, net

     2.7        —           2.7   
                         

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

     (27.2     52.1         24.9   

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

       

Interest expense, net

     (39.9     —           (39.9

Other expense, net

     (0.3     —           (0.3
                         

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (67.4     52.1         (15.3

(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     (19.9     20.6         0.7   
                         

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (47.5     31.5         (16.0

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (2.4     —           (2.4
                         

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (49.9   $ 31.5       $ (18.4
                         
     Year Ended March 31, 2008  
     As Reported     Adjustments      As revised  

NET SALES

   $ 694.2      $ 27.8       $ 722.0   

COST OF SALES

     510.3        24.8         535.1   
                         

GROSS PROFIT

     183.9        3.0         186.9   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

       

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     121.5        —           121.5   

Restructuring costs

     7.0        —           7.0   

Amortization of intangible assets

     19.7        —           19.7   

Other operating expense, net

     2.3        —           2.3   
                         

OPERATING INCOME

     33.4        3.0         36.4   

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

       

Interest expense, net

     (41.8     —           (41.8

Other (expense), net

     (2.4     —           (2.4
                         

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (10.8     3.0         (7.8

BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES

     (2.6     1.2         (1.4
                         

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (8.2     1.8         (6.4

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (1.9     —           (1.9
                         

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (10.1   $ 1.8       $ (8.3
                         

 

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3. ACQUISITIONS

Rongtai. On July 27, 2005, the Company formed a joint venture in China for its Sensus Precision Die Casting business with Yangzhou Runlin Investment Co., Ltd. The joint venture was called Sensus-Rongtai (Yangzhou) Precision Die Casting Co., Ltd. (“PDC Rongtai”). On September 29, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of the 40% noncontrolling interest held by Yangzhou Runlin Investment Co., Ltd. As a result of the acquisition and in accordance with the terms of the equity transfer agreement, PDC Rongtai became wholly owned by a subsidiary of the Company and was subsequently renamed Sensus Precision Die Casting (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd. The terms of the agreement include total consideration with an estimated fair value of $17.7 million that consists of the following:

 

   

$6.0 million in cash at closing;

 

   

$4.8 million that is expected to be paid in October 2010;

 

   

$6.5 million of estimated contingent consideration based on certain earnings performance measures that is expected to be paid in August 2010; and

 

   

$0.4 million installment that is expected to be paid in September 2011.

The carrying value of the non-controlling interest at September 29, 2009 was $8.8 million. The $8.9 million of excess consideration paid and to be paid over the carrying value of the noncontrolling interest decreased paid-in capital.

In conjunction with the equity transfer agreement, the Company entered into a real estate transfer contract with Yangzhou Rongtai Industrial Development Co., Ltd. (“Yangzhou”) to sell certain buildings, ancillary equipment and land-use rights to Yangzhou for approximately $2.0 million. These assets are included in the Company’s all other segment. Title to the transferred property will pass to Yangzhou upon receipt of the required regulatory approvals. In the interim, the Company will continue to use the existing facilities in the normal course of operations and production; accordingly, the facilities will remain classified as held and used and continue to be depreciated.

Telemetric. On June 30, 2009, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Telemetric for approximately $6.8 million in cash at closing and $1.0 million payable within approximately one year of the closing date of the related asset purchase agreement, of which $0.7 million was paid to Telemetric in fiscal 2010. Additional cash consideration may become payable based on the performance of the acquired business through June 2013. Acquisition-date fair value for this contingent consideration was estimated at $3.9 million. The Company financed the transaction primarily with cash on hand and borrowings under its senior credit facilities. Telemetric provides utilities with distribution automation systems that use commercial cellular networks and PowerVistaTM, a web-based software application. This acquisition is expected to provide the Company with a significant and established presence in the distribution automation portion of the utility landscape and augment the Company’s AMI and smart grid solutions.

The Company recorded $4.6 million of goodwill related to the acquisition. This value is attributable primarily to the expected synergies arising from the complementary technologies of Telemetric and the Company as well as the assembled workforce. Goodwill was assigned to the Company’s utility infrastructure and related communication systems segment, and is deductible for income tax purposes over 15 years.

 

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Consideration and the net assets recognized as of the acquisition date are summarized in the table below (in millions):

 

     June 30,
2009
 

Consideration:

  

Cash

   $ 6.8   

Payable within one year

     1.0   

Contingent (performance based)

     3.9   
        

Fair value of total consideration

   $ 11.7   
        

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed

  

Assets

  

Current assets:

  

Accounts receivable, trade

   $ 0.3   

Inventories, net

     0.7   
        

Total current assets

     1.0   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     0.1   

Intangible assets, net

     7.1   

Goodwill

     4.6   
        

Total assets

   $ 12.8   

Liabilities

   $ 1.1   
        

Net assets acquired

   $ 11.7   
        

Acquisition-related costs of $0.3 million are classified as acquisition-related costs in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

The contingent consideration component of the purchase consideration will become payable if the acquired business achieves certain financial performance measures through June 2013, and is subject to a $12 million cap. Payments on an undiscounted basis are projected to be $5.8 million. The estimated fair value of the contingent purchase consideration is based upon management-developed forecasts, a level 3 input in the fair value hierarchy. These cash flows are discounted based upon a weighted-average cost-of-capital (“WACC”) in arriving at the acquisition-date fair value of $3.9 million. The WACC was developed using market participant company data, a level 2 input in the fair value hierarchy. From the date of acquisition to March 31, 2010, there have been no significant changes in the $5.8 million estimate of undiscounted cash flows. During that same time period, $0.5 million was accreted to the fair value of the contingent consideration for the passage of time, with the corresponding expense classified as acquisition-related costs in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of contingent consideration and the associated fair value hierarchy level as of March 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

     Fair Value Measurements  
     Fair Value      Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Liabilities
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Liabilities:

           

Contingent consideration

   $ 4.4       $ —         $ —         $ 4.4 (1) 
                                   

 

(1) Note that because there are both level 2 and level 3 inputs included in the determination of fair value of the contingent consideration, the Company has characterized this measure as level 3.

 

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Global Metering Systems. On January 22, 2009, the Company acquired certain assets of Global Metering Systems, LLC (“Global Metering”), a manufacturer of gas regulators for the residential utility market. This purchase enabled the Company to expand its product offerings, by adding residential service regulators, and installed customer base. The preliminary purchase price for the net assets of Global Metering was $1.3 million as of March 31, 2010. The assets acquired consisted of inventory valued at $0.4 million, property, plant and equipment valued at $0.6 million and a customer list valued at $0.3 million.

AMDS. On July 6, 2006, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of AMDS for $62.6 million consisting of $49.8 million in cash and 15,000 vested preference shares issued by Sensus 1. The Company financed the transaction with equity contributions totaling $30.4 million in cash from Sensus 1, cash on hand and utilization of the Company’s revolving credit facility. As discussed below, the vested preference shares were subject to mandatory redemption by Sensus 1 for $15 million at the option of the holder once certain future financial performance targets were achieved.

This purchase provides the Company with core capability to deliver comprehensive AMI technology with robust two-way offerings to the electricity market and powerful one-way solutions for the water and gas markets, which complements the Company’s existing AMR technologies. Prior to the acquisition, the Company had marketed AMDS’ technology to the electric utility and combined utility markets in North America under an exclusive licensing agreement. The Company has finalized the purchase price allocation attributable to the AMDS acquisition, subject to the payment of any additional future consideration to AMDS discussed below. As of March 31, 2010, $69.0 million of goodwill, of which $55.5 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes, was allocated to this acquisition.

During fiscal 2008 and 2009, the performance thresholds were achieved related to the vested preference shares. Accordingly, 15,000 vested preference shares were released from restrictions, and in fiscal 2009, AMDS opted to have the 15,000 unrestricted shares redeemed for $15 million in cash. As required by the AMDS purchase agreement, the $15 million was funded by Sensus 1 during fiscal 2009, and thus the Company’s cash position was not impacted.

The Company is also required to make additional future cash payments to AMDS based on certain financial performance measures of the acquired business through March 2011. Related to the performance of the acquired business, the Company accrued $27.2 million for fiscal 2010 and $38.1 million cumulatively, net of $18.9 million paid in accordance with the purchase agreement ($0.9 million in fiscal 2008, $4.6 million in fiscal 2009 and $13.4 million in fiscal 2010). In the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2010, $24.6 million is classified as accruals and other current liabilities and $13.5 million is classified as other long-term liabilities. These gross accrued amounts reflect additional purchase price and are classified as goodwill.

In addition, on the date of acquisition, Sensus 1 issued 15,000 unvested preference shares to AMDS, which are subject to vesting based on the performance of the acquired business over a five-year period following closing. The redemption value of the unvested preference shares is $15 million if the specified performance thresholds are achieved over the relevant period. During fiscal 2010, the performance thresholds were achieved related to the unvested preference shares, and all of these preference shares became vested. Accordingly, 15,000 vested preference shares were released from restrictions, and in fiscal 2010, AMDS opted to have the 15,000 unrestricted shares redeemed for cash. As required by the AMDS purchase agreement, the $15 million was funded by Sensus 1, and thus the Company’s cash position was not impacted.

Cumulative accrued amounts to be paid in cash, any additional future cash consideration and the fair value of the unvested preference shares represent additional purchase price and will increase the amount of recorded goodwill when the contingencies are resolved. The operating results from the AMDS acquisition have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

 

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4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill by reportable business segment at March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 (in millions):

 

     Utility infrastructure and related
communication systems
     All other     Total  

Balance as of April 1, 2008

       

Goodwill

   $ 322.4       $ 55.2      $ 377.6   

Acquired during the year

     31.3         —          31.3   

Impairment loss

     —           (14.4     (14.4

Restated balance as of March 31, 2009

       

Goodwill

     353.7         55.2        408.9   

Accumulated impairment losses

     —           (14.4     (14.4
                         
     353.7         40.8        394.5   

Acquired during the year

     48.8         —          48.8   

Restated balance as of March 31, 2010

       

Goodwill

     402.5         55.2        457.7   

Accumulated impairment losses

     —           (14.4     (14.4
                         
   $ 402.5       $ 40.8      $ 443.3   
                         

Intangible assets are summarized as follows (in millions):

 

     March 31, 2010     March 31, 2009  
     Cost      Accumulated
Amortization
    Cost      Accumulated
Amortization
 
     (As restated)               

Intangible assets not subject to amortization:

          

Goodwill

   $ 443.3       $ —        $ 394.5       $ —     

Tradenames (indefinite lived)

     25.0         —          27.1         —     
                                  
     468.3         —          421.6         —     

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

          

Distributor and marketing relationships

     204.5         (67.2     193.8         (58.5

Developed technology

     28.3         (8.3     26.0         (5.8

Non-competition agreements

     30.5         (30.4     30.5         (30.3

Patents

     16.4         (12.8     15.8         (11.5

Tradenames (definite lived)

     3.2         (1.2     0.2         —     
                                  
     282.9         (119.9     266.3         (106.1
                                  

Total intangible assets

   $ 751.2       $ (119.9   $ 687.9       $ (106.1
                                  

The following presents the estimated amortization expense (in millions) for intangible assets for each of the next five fiscal years:

 

     Years Ended
March 31
 

2011

   $ 13.3   

2012

     12.8   

2013

     11.6   

2014

     11.5   

2015

     11.4   

 

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The following summarizes the weighted-average amortization periods in years for intangible assets subject to amortization as of March 31, 2010:

 

Distributor and marketing relationships

     20.8   

Developed technology

     11.9   

Non-competition agreements

     4.0   

Patents

     6.8   

Tradenames (definite lived)

     2.9   

All intangible assets

     17.3   

The following represents a reconciliation of the changes in goodwill (in millions) for the periods presented:

 

Goodwill at March 31, 2008

   $ 377.6   

AMDS acquisition-related adjustments

     31.4   

PDC impairment

     (14.4

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (0.1
        

Restated goodwill at March 31, 2009

   $ 394.5   

AMDS acquisition-related adjustments

     42.5   

Telemetric acquisition-related adjustments

     6.2   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     0.1   
        

Restated goodwill at March 31, 2010

   $ 443.3   
        

The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company determined that no impairment of goodwill existed as of March 31, 2010. Due to demand contractions in the automotive market in fiscal 2009, the Company determined that the goodwill in its precision die casting business unit was impaired and thus recorded a charge of $14.4 million. This impairment charge is reflected as a separate line item within operating expense in the consolidated statement of operations and in the consolidated statement of cash flows.

 

5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, net is summarized as follows (in millions):

 

     March 31, 2010     March 31, 2009  
     (As restated)        

Land, buildings and improvements

   $ 51.5      $ 51.1   

Machinery and equipment

     204.3        179.8   

Construction in progress

     12.2        8.7   
                

Total property, plant and equipment

     268.0        239.6   

Less accumulated depreciation

     (133.1     (108.1
                

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 134.9      $ 131.5   
                

 

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6. INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following (in millions):

 

     March 31, 2010     March 31, 2009  
     (As restated)        

Raw materials, parts and supplies

   $ 37.6      $ 36.8   

Work in process

     10.4        11.3   

Finished goods

     21.1        20.0   

Allowance for shrink and obsolescence

     (1.9     (1.7
                

Inventories, net

   $ 67.2      $ 66.4   
                

 

7. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company utilizes derivative instruments, specifically forward contracts and interest rate swap agreements, to manage its exposure to market risks such as foreign currency exchange and interest rate risks. The Company records derivative instruments as assets or liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, measured at fair value.

As of March 31, 2010, the Company had one foreign currency forward contract outstanding, with an expiration date of April 8, 2010, to sell approximately $2.1 million, by buying 1.5 million EUR. Such contracts are arranged to manage the exposure to foreign currency risks related primarily to certain intercompany receivable and payable balances denominated in those currencies and substantially offset exchange losses and gains on underlying exposures. Gains and losses on these contracts, as well as gains and losses on the items being hedged, are included as a component of other non-operating income (expense) in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The Company does not utilize hedge accounting treatment for its forward contracts. The Company recorded a net gain of less than $0.1 million and net losses of $0.7 million and $1.2 million for fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, on the foreign currency forward contracts, which included an immaterial amount in fiscal 2010 and $0.6 million and $1.6 million of realized losses upon settlement of certain contracts in each of fiscal 2009 and 2008.

The Company utilizes interest rate swap agreements to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on variable-rate debt. The Company has entered into various interest rate swap agreements in which it receives periodic variable interest payments at the three-month LIBOR and makes periodic payments at specified fixed rates.

The following table describes the terms of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements as in effect on March 31, 2010:

 

Trade Dates

   Effective Dates      Maturity Dates      Notional
Amounts
(in millions)
     Pay
Fixed
Rates
    Receive
Three-Month
LIBOR as of
March 31, 2010
 

December 9, 2005

     January 20, 2006         September 30, 2010       $ 50.0         4.927     0.24875

March 24, 2006

     August 22, 2006         June 30, 2010         50.0         5.121     0.25125
                   

Total

         $ 100.0        
                   

As of March 31, 2010, the Company has discontinued the hedging relationship on all of its outstanding interest rate swaps, and accordingly we no longer receive hedge accounting treatment for changes in market

 

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value. Prior to termination of the hedging relationship, changes in market value were recorded in other comprehensive income on the consolidated balance sheet. Upon termination of the hedging relationship, the amount recorded in other comprehensive income was fixed and will be amortized to income through interest expense over the remaining life of the swap. Prospectively, all changes in the fair market value of the swaps will be recorded through earnings in interest expense. All of the Company’s interest rate swaps are due to expire by September 30, 2010.

The following table shows how the swap contracts were recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet at fiscal year end (in millions):

 

     March 31,
2010
     March 31,
2009
 

Swap interest payable, net

   $ 0.7       $ 0.6   

Swap fair value (other current liabilities)

     1.8         —     

Swap fair value (other long-term liabilities)

     —           5.6   

Other comprehensive income

     1.0         4.5   

During fiscal 2010, the Company amortized $1.7 million (net of tax of $1.0 million) of other comprehensive income and reported an unrealized gain of $0.5 million due to the change in market value of the swap contracts. For fiscal 2011, the Company anticipates amortization expense of $0.6 million (net of tax of $0.4 million).

Our derivative instruments are valued using modeling techniques that incorporate level 2 observable inputs as defined by GAAP. Key inputs include interest rate yield curves, foreign exchange rates, spot prices and volatility. The following table presents the fair value measurements of our derivatives and their associated fair value hierarchy level as of March 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

            Fair Value Measurements  
     Fair Value      Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Liabilities
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Liabilities:

           

Interest rate swaps

   $ 1.8       $ —         $ 1.8       $ —     
                                   

As of March 31, 2010, interest rate swaps are classified within accruals and other current liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

 

8. RESTRUCTURING COSTS

For the year ended March 31, 2010, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $25.9 million, primarily related to the rationalization of its water and heat meter product lines across Europe, the Middle East/Africa and South America and an early retirement program in Germany.

On September 18, 2008, Sensus GmbH, Ludwigshafen, a subsidiary of the Company, reached an understanding with its German works council on the general terms of a restructuring of the Ludwigshafen operations. The restructuring is part of a plan adopted by the Company to improve the competitiveness of its German operations. The restructuring is expected to include the closure of certain production lines at the facility and a reduction of approximately 180 employees. As a result of this reduction of employees, the Company expects to record total charges of approximately $27.3 million of severance and related payroll costs. The Company currently expects that these restructuring measures will be concluded by December 31, 2011. During

 

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the current fiscal year, under this plan the Company accrued $21.0 million for the reduction of approximately 119 employees. Costs of $2.9 million were incurred primarily for existing German restructuring programs (as described below) and $2.0 million for other restructuring programs throughout the fiscal year.

For the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $9.9 million, primarily related to a plan adopted by the Company to improve the competitiveness of its German operations. Under this plan the Company accrued $5.6 million for the reduction of approximately 57 employees for fiscal 2009. Costs of $2.9 million were incurred primarily for existing German restructuring programs (as described below) and $1.4 million for other restructuring programs throughout the year.

For the year ended March 31, 2008, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $7.0 million, primarily related to a plan to rationalize its water meter product lines across Europe, the Middle East/Africa and South America. These costs are attributable to the Company’s focus on improving returns in its core water metering businesses by rationalizing manufacturing capacity and related administrative overheads. These restructuring activities affected both direct and indirect headcount and resulted in a net reduction of 30 employees across Europe and South America. Specific initiatives included the discontinuation of selected product lines in Germany and North Africa, outsourcing of certain product lines, the reorganization of the Western Europe sales organization, rationalization of administrative support for the new Global Water organization and the elimination of certain dormant legal entities in the U.K. A significant portion of the costs recognized in fiscal 2008 relate to an early retirement program in Germany, which continued through fiscal 2010.

The following reflects activity associated with costs related to the Company’s restructuring initiatives (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
     Year Ended
March 31, 2009
     Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 

Employee severance and exit costs:

        

Accrued

   $ 22.5       $ 8.2       $ 5.1   

Expensed as incurred

     2.6         1.5         1.5   

Impairment of long-lived assets

     0.1         0.2         —     

Inventory write-down

     —           —           0.3   

Contract termination costs

     0.7         —           —     

Legal costs expensed as incurred

     —           —           0.1   
                          

Total

   $ 25.9       $ 9.9       $ 7.0   
                          

Changes in restructuring accruals are summarized as follows (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
 

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 9.1      $ 7.6   

Accrual of new committed/announced programs

     22.5        8.2   

Cash payments

     (15.3     (5.9

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (0.4     (0.8
                

Balance at end of year

   $ 15.9      $ 9.1   
                

Current portion

   $ 12.9      $ 7.3   

Non-current portion

     3.0        1.8   
                

Total

   $ 15.9      $ 9.1   
                

 

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Restructuring accruals are reflected within current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2010, restricted cash of $4.0 million, comprising $1.8 million classified as other long-term assets and $2.2 million classified as prepayments and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, was earmarked to fund the Company’s early retirement contracts for certain of its German employees.

 

9. DEBT

On December 17, 2003, the Company entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Credit Suisse (formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston) under which the Company has outstanding Term B-1 loans at March 31, 2010 of $21.1 million. Interest on borrowings under the Credit Agreement accrues at adjusted LIBOR or the Alternate Base Rate, as defined in the Credit Agreement, plus an applicable margin. The margin on rates linked to LIBOR is 2% and the margin on rates linked to the Alternate Base Rate is 1%. The weighted-average interest rate for these loans was approximately 2.25% at March 31, 2010. The term loans require quarterly payments of principal and interest, and the facility matures on December 17, 2010.

The senior credit facilities were amended on July 23, 2009. The amendment extended the maturity of certain of the term loans by providing approximately $131.2 million of new term loans with a maturity date of June 3, 2013, the aggregate amount of which was deemed to convert a like amount of outstanding principal of previously existing term loans that had a maturity date of December 17, 2010. Approximately $27.8 million of term loans under the senior credit facilities were not extended in connection with the amendment, of which $21.1 million remains outstanding. The amendment also provided an additional $35.0 million in new term loans, extended the maturity date of the $70.0 million in revolving loan capacity from December 17, 2009 to December 17, 2012, increased the U.S. letter of credit availability from $20.0 million to $50.0 million and modified certain financial covenants to improve financial flexibility.

At March 31, 2010, the Company had no revolving loans outstanding under the revolving credit facility; however, $14.8 million of the facility was utilized in connection with outstanding letters of credit. Letter of credit fees are based on 3.625% of the outstanding letters of credit balance and totaled $0.3 million in fiscal 2010. This facility expires on December 17, 2012.

The amendment provides for a LIBOR floor of 2.5% and an Alternate Base Rate floor of 3.5% applicable to certain term loans and revolving loans. Term loans under the senior credit facilities bear interest, at the Company’s option, at Adjusted LIBOR, as defined in the credit agreement, plus a 4.5% margin, or the Alternate Base Rate, as defined in the credit agreement, plus 3.5%. Revolving loans under the amended senior credit facilities bear interest, at our option at Adjusted LIBOR plus a 3.5% margin, or the Alternate Base Rate plus 2.5%, exclusive in each case of a 1% facility fee.

The Company determined that the amendment should be treated as an extinguishment of debt. Accordingly, the following transactions were reflected:

 

   

net proceeds of $29.5 million ($35.0 million in new debt less $4.9 million in creditor fees and $0.6 million in third-party costs);

 

   

derecognized the old debt of $131.2 million;

 

   

derecognized debt issuance costs associated with the old debt of $0.7 million,

 

   

recorded the new debt at fair value of $166.2 million, which equaled its face value;

 

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recorded third-party costs associated with the new debt of $0.6 million to be deferred and amortized over the term of the new debt; and

 

   

recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.6 million ($4.9 million in creditor fees and $0.7 million for write-offs of debt issuance costs associated with the old debt).

The terms of the $70 million revolving line-of-credit were also changed as a result of the senior credit facility amendment. The revolving line-of-credit remained at $70 million. Certain lenders chose not to extend and were replaced with additional lenders, while certain lenders chose to extend. For those lenders that did not extend, old debt issuance costs were derecognized. For those lenders that were added, fees paid to the creditor and third-party costs are deferred and amortized. For those that extended, GAAP provides guidance on the accounting for changes in a revolving line-of credit, and the Company determined that the unamortized old deferred costs, creditor fees and third-party costs associated with the modification are deferred and amortized. Accordingly, the following transactions were reflected:

 

   

net costs of $3.3 million ($3.1 million in creditor fees and $0.2 million in third-party costs) were incurred;

 

   

recorded net debt issuance costs of $3.0 million ($3.3 million of creditor fees and third-party costs associated with the new and extended revolving line-of-credit, partially offset by $0.3 million of derecognized debt issuance costs associated with the non-extended revolving line-of credit); and

 

   

recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million for write-offs of old debt issuance costs.

The Credit Agreement, as amended, contains certain terms, covenants, conditions and financial ratio requirements that impose substantial limitations on the Company. The Company was in compliance with all covenants at March 31, 2010. The Credit Agreement is guaranteed by the Company’s wholly owned U.S. domestic subsidiaries and is secured by substantially all of their real and personal property. The Company is required under the Credit Agreement to make mandatory prepayments of its loan facilities, subject to certain exceptions, out of, among other things a) net cash proceeds received from the sales of certain assets; b) the issuance of indebtedness for money borrowed; and c) a percentage of the Company’s excess cash flow, as defined.

At March 31, 2010, the Company had $275.0 million of 8.625% senior subordinated notes outstanding, which mature on December 15, 2013. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15. The Notes are unsecured obligations of Sensus USA Inc. and are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by Bermuda 2 and, subject to certain limited exceptions, its U.S. subsidiaries.

The Company’s total indebtedness outstanding consists of the following (in millions):

 

     March 31,
2010
     March 31,
2009
 

Current portion of U.S. term loan facility

   $ 22.7       $ 38.5   

Short-term borrowings—PDC Yangzhou

     4.9         4.9   
                 

Total current portion of long-term debt and short-term borrowings

     27.6         43.4   

U.S. term loan facility

     163.3         120.5   

Senior subordinated notes

     275.0         275.0   
                 

Total long-term debt

     438.3         395.5   
                 

Total debt

   $ 465.9       $ 438.9   
                 

 

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The following represents the scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the fiscal years ended March 31 (in millions):

 

2011

   $ 22.7   

2012

     1.7   

2013

     1.7   

2014

     434.9   

2015

     —     

Thereafter

     —     
        

Total long-term debt

   $ 461.0   
        

 

10. WARRANTY OBLIGATIONS

Changes in product warranty reserves are summarized as follows (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 13.7      $ 10.7   

Warranty provision

     6.2        14.5   

Settlements made

     (8.2     (11.0

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     0.2        (0.5
                

Balance at end of year

   $ 11.9      $ 13.7   
                

Current portion

   $ 10.4      $ 10.7   

Non-current portion

     1.5        3.0   
                

Total

   $ 11.9      $ 13.7   
                

 

11. ACCRUALS AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accruals and other current liabilities are summarized as follows (in millions):

 

     March 31,  
     2010      2009  
     (As restated)  

Accrued employee related and payroll costs

   $ 30.0       $ 28.6   

Interest payable

     11.7         7.9   

Customer support accruals

     9.5         9.6   

Accrued other taxes payable

     5.0         5.0   

Warranty obligations

     10.4         10.7   

Accrued contingent payments (Note 3)

     32.1         13.6   

Other

     16.1         7.3   
                 

Accruals and other current liabilities

   $ 114.8       $ 82.7   
                 

 

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12. RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The Company has defined benefit plans in Germany and the United States. Pension benefits in Germany for salaried employees generally are based on years of credited service and average earnings. Pension benefits for hourly employees generally are based on specified benefit amounts and years of service. The U.S. defined benefit plan consists of only unionized hourly employees. The Company’s policy is to fund its pension obligations in conformity with the funding requirements of laws and governmental regulations applicable in the respective country.

German Pension Plan

The following table reflects the benefit obligation and net liability information for participants in the German pension plan (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
 

Change in projected benefit obligation:

    

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 44.5      $ 54.3   

Service cost

     0.6        0.7   

Interest cost

     2.9        2.8   

Amendments

     0.4        0.3   

Actuarial loss (gain)

     6.2        (2.2

Benefits paid

     (2.6     (2.6

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     0.8        (8.8
                

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 52.8      $ 44.5   

Liability on balance sheet consists of:

    

Current pension liability

   $ 2.6      $ 2.5   

Long-term pension liability

     50.2        42.0   
                

Liability on balance sheet

   $ 52.8      $ 44.5   
                

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:

    

Actuarial (loss) gain

   $ (3.7   $ 2.9   

Unrecognized prior service cost

     (2.4     (2.9
                

Net amount recognized

   $ (6.1   $ 0.0   
                

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of measurement date:

    

Discount rate

     5.25     6.25

Rate of compensation increase

     2.25     2.25

 

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net periodic benefit cost for the German pension plan (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
    Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 

Service cost

   $ 0.6      $ 0.7      $ 0.8   

Interest cost

     2.9        2.8        2.4   

Amortization of prior service cost

     0.4        0.4        0.3   
                        

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 3.9      $ 3.9      $ 3.5   
                        

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:

      

Discount rate

     6.25     5.50     4.75

Compensation increase rate

     2.25     2.00     1.50

The Company expects to pay benefits under its German pension benefit plan of $2.7 million in fiscal 2011, 2012 and 2013, $2.9 million in fiscal 2014, and $15.8 million collectively for the five years thereafter.

U.S. Pension Plan

The following table provides a reconciliation of projected benefit obligation, plan assets and funded status for the U.S. pension plan (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
 

Change in projected benefit obligation:

    

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 5.4      $ 4.5   

Service cost

     1.0        1.3   

Interest cost

     0.4        0.3   

Actuarial loss (gain)

     1.2        (0.8

Benefits paid

     (0.1     (0.1

Plan amendments

     —          0.2   
                

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 7.9      $ 5.4   

Change in plan assets and funded status:

    

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ 3.0      $ 3.5   

Actual return on plan assets

     1.2        (1.3

Employer contributions

     0.9        0.9   

Benefits paid

     (0.1     (0.1
                

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

     5.0        3.0   
                

Underfunded status at end of year

   $ 2.9      $ 2.4   
                

Long-term pension liability on balance sheet

   $ 2.9      $ 2.4   
                

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:

    

Actuarial loss

   $ 1.7      $ 1.4   

Unrecognized prior service cost

     0.2        0.3   
                

Total amount recognized

   $ 1.9      $ 1.7   
                

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of measurement date:

    

Discount rate

     6.00     7.25

 

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net periodic pension cost for the U.S. pension plan (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
    Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 

Service cost

   $ 1.0      $ 1.3      $ 1.1   

Interest cost

     0.4        0.3        0.2   

Amortization of net loss

     0.1        0.0        0.0   

Expected return on plan assets

     (0.3     (0.3     (0.2
                        

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 1.2      $ 1.3      $ 1.1   
                        

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost:

      

Discount rate

     7.25     6.00     5.75

Expected rate of return on plan assets

     7.50     7.75     7.75

The Company’s investment strategy is to build an efficient, well-diversified portfolio based on a long-term strategic outlook of the investment markets. The investment markets outlook utilizes both historical-based and forward-looking return forecasts to establish future return expectations for various asset classes. These return expectations are used to develop a core asset allocation based on the specific needs of the plan. The core asset allocation utilizes multiple investment managers to maximize the plan’s return while minimizing risk.

The assumed rate of return on plan assets represents an estimate of long-term returns on an investment portfolio consisting of a mixture of equities, fixed income and alternative investments. In determining the expected return on plan assets, the Company considers long-term rates of return on the asset classes (historically and forecasted) in which the Company expects the pension funds to be invested.

The table below presents information about our plan assets measured and recorded at fair value as of December 31, 2009, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the inputs utilized by the Company to determine the fair values (see Fair Value Measurements in Note 1).

 

Investment Option (in millions)

   Level 1*
(Quoted prices in
active markets)
     Level 2**
(Significant
other inputs
including daily
pricing)
     Level 3***
(Unobservable
inputs)
 

Mutual Funds

        

MFS Value A Fund

   $ 0.5         —           —     

Aim Intl Growth A Fund

     0.2         —           —     

Vanguard Developed Markets Ind Fund

     0.2         —           —     

All Other

     0.4         —           —     

Separate Accounts

        

Principal Core Plus Bond I SA-R6

     —         $ 0.6         —     

Principal Large Cap Growth II SA-R6

     —           0.6         —     

Principal Bond and Mortgage SA-R6

     —           0.8         —     

Principal Large Cap S&P 500 S&P 500 In SA-R6

     —           0.4         —     

All Other

     —           0.7         —     

Principal U.S. Property SA-R6

     —           —         $ 0.1   
                          

TOTAL

   $ 1.3       $ 3.1       $ 0.1   
                          

 

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* Level 1 investments represent mutual funds for which a quoted market price is available on an active market. These investments will primarily hold stocks or bonds, or a combination of stocks and bonds.
** Level 2 investments represent either a separate account that may invest in mutual fund(s) or directly into securities, primarily stocks or bonds, or a combination of stocks and bonds. For those that invest in mutual fund(s), a publicly quoted price is used to determine the net asset value of the pooled separate accounts, which is not publicly quoted. For those that invest directly in securities, the majority of the securities have observable level 2 pricing inputs, including quoted prices for similar assets in active or non-active markets. Most of the security prices were obtained from a pricing service, Interactive Data Corporation.
*** Level 3 – the single level 3 investment is the Principal U.S. Property SA-R6. This separate account invests mainly in commercial real estate and includes mortgage loans which are backed by the associated properties. These underlying real estate investments have unobservable level 3 pricing inputs.

The Company expects to continue to make contributions sufficient to fund benefits paid under its U.S. pension plan. Such contributions are anticipated to approximate $1.1 million during fiscal 2011. The Company expects to pay benefits under the plan of $0.2 million in fiscal 2011 and 2012, $0.3 million in fiscal 2013 and 2014, $0.4 million in fiscal 2015, and $3.8 million collectively for the five years thereafter.

Defined-Contribution Savings Plans

The Company sponsors certain defined-contribution savings plans for eligible employees. The Company contributed $0.50 for every $1.00 of employee contributions up to a maximum of 4% of the employees’ pensionable earnings. As of calendar year 2010, the Company contributes $1.00 for every $1.00 of the first 3% that an employee contributes and $0.50 for every $1.00 of employee contributions of the next 2% that the employee contributes up to a maximum of 4% of the eligible employees’ pensionable earnings. Further, in fiscal 2009 and 2008, the Company contributed 4.2% of all eligible employees’ pensionable earnings and in fiscal 2010, the Company contributed 3% of all eligible employees’ pensionable earnings to their 401(k) account, for each respective calendar year. Pensionable earnings consist of base salary, including overtime and performance-based incentive compensation. Total expense related to these plans was $3.3 million, $4.3 million and $3.7 million for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 

13. OPERATING LEASES

The Company leases certain offices, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, automobiles, and equipment. Generally, these leases carry renewal provisions. Rent expense for operating leases was $4.2 million, $3.9 million, and $3.0 million for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Future minimum lease payments, by year and in the aggregate, under operating leases consist of the following at March 31, 2010 (in millions):

 

     Year Ending March 31,  

2011

   $ 4.0   

2012

     3.0   

2013

     1.9   

2014

     1.5   

2015

     1.5   

Thereafter

     1.0   
        

Total

   $ 12.9   
        

 

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14. INCOME TAXES

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
 

Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year

   $ 2.8      $ 2.8   

Increases to tax positions of current year

     0.5        0.4   

Increases to tax positions of prior years

     0.2        0.1   

Decreases to tax positions of prior years

     (0.2     —     

Decreases due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations

     —          (0.3

Decreases related to settlements with taxing authorities

     —          (0.2
                

Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of year

   $ 3.3      $ 2.8   
                

The Company had $3.8 million of net unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2010, including interest and penalties, $3.1 million of which is reflected in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The total amount of net unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized in a future period, would affect the effective tax rate was $3.8 million as of March 31, 2010.

The Company accrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of March 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company accrued $0.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in other long-term liabilities for interest and penalties.

As of March 31, 2010, the Company is subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income tax examination for fiscal years ending March 31, 2006 through 2010, and to non-U.S. income tax examinations for fiscal years ending March 31, 2007 through 2010. Presently, the Company is not under audit in any jurisdiction. Due to the expiration of state and foreign statutes of limitations, as well as settlements with taxing authorities, it is reasonably possible that the Company’s net unrecognized tax benefits may change within the next 12 months by up to $0.2 million.

 

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The components of the income tax provision (benefit) are as follows (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
    Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)        

Current:

      

United States

   $ 0.8      $ 3.7      $ 0.2   

Non-U.S.

     3.0        2.3        2.6   

State and local

     (0.2     1.1        0.5   
                        

Total current

     3.6        7.1        3.3   
                        

Deferred:

      

United States

     (4.4     (8.6     (4.6

Non-U.S.

     (0.2     (0.1     0.3   

State and local

     (0.5     (1.8     (0.4
                        

Total deferred

     (5.1     (10.5     (4.7
                        

Income tax provision (benefit)

   $ (1.5   $ (3.4   $ (1.4
                        

The provision (benefit) for income taxes was calculated based upon the following components of income (loss) before income taxes (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
    Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)        

United States

   $ (11.1   $ (26.8   $ (14.2

Non-U.S.

     (9.6     1.2        6.4   
                        

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ (20.7   $ (25.6   $ (7.8
                        

The relationship of non-U.S. income tax expense to non-U.S. income before income taxes is attributable to operating losses being incurred on which income tax carryforward benefits have been fully reserved as of March 31, 2010 and 2009. The losses in these taxing jurisdictions exceeded income in other non-U.S. jurisdictions in the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

 

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Deferred income taxes consist of the tax effects of the following temporary differences (in millions):

 

     March 31, 2010     March 31, 2009  
     (As restated)     (As restated)  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Net operating loss carryforwards:

    

Non-U.S.

   $ 86.0      $ 77.1   

Federal and state

     2.0        1.2   

Warranty reserves

     3.8        4.4   

Other reserves

     0.2        0.2   

Deferred revenue, net of deferred costs

     13.0        9.2   

Deferred financing costs

     1.6        —     

Tax credits

     5.3        4.2   

Other

     6.8        7.5   
                

Subtotal

     118.7        103.8   
                

Valuation allowance

     (83.3     (73.7
                

Total deferred tax assets

   $ 35.4      $ 30.1   
                

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Intangible assets

   $ 64.7      $ 62.8   

Property, plant and equipment

     13.3        11.8   

Software development costs

     3.7        2.6   

Other

     —          0.5   
                

Total deferred tax liabilities

     81.7        77.7   
                

Net deferred tax liabilities

   $ 46.3      $ 47.6   
                

These deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified in the consolidated balance sheet based on the balance sheet classification of the related assets and liabilities.

A valuation allowance is established for any portion of a deferred tax asset that management believes may not be realized. A valuation allowance was recorded at March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 for deferred tax assets related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards, and at March 31, 2010 and 2009 for state net operating loss carryforwards for which utilization is uncertain. Valuation allowances related to purchase accounting adjustments, which offset goodwill, totaled $53.3 million at the date of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems and has not changed since that date. Any changes to such valuation allowances will be recorded as an adjustment to goodwill.

At March 31, 2010, the Company had state tax net operating loss carryforwards of $43.2 million, which will begin to expire after the year ending March 31, 2010. At March 31, 2010, the Company had non-United States tax loss carryforwards of $238.5 million, which will begin expiring after December 31, 2010.

The Company had alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $2.8 million at March 31, 2010, which are available for use indefinitely. Also, the Company had research and development tax credit carryforwards of $3.2 million at March 31, 2010 that will begin to expire after the year ending March 31, 2027.

We generally do not provide income taxes on the undistributed earnings of non-United States subsidiaries because such earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely to finance foreign business activities. Those additional foreign earnings could be subject to additional tax if remitted, or deemed remitted, as a dividend; however, it is not practical to estimate the additional amount, if any, of taxes payable. Taxes are provided as necessary with respect to earnings that are not permanently reinvested.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s U.S. federal statutory rate to its effective tax rate:

 

     Year Ended
March 31,
2010
    Year Ended
March 31,
2009
    Year Ended
March 31,
2008
 
     (As restated)     (As restated)        

U.S. federal statutory tax rate

     35.0     35.0     35.0

State and local income tax expense, net of federal benefit

     3.0        4.3        1.1   

Statutory tax rate difference between the U.S. and foreign locations

     13.0        9.9        17.4   

Foreign net operating losses for which the benefit was not provided

     (43.0     (16.5     (26.3

Goodwill impairment (Note 4)

     —          (19.7     —     

Repatriation of non-U.S. earnings

     —          (1.4     (11.7

U.S tax credits

     5.7        5.1        9.7   

Tax expenses relating to uncertain tax positions, including accrued interest, net of deferred tax benefits

     (3.6     —          (9.6

Other nondeductible expenses

     —          —          (3.4

Federal tax refund

     —          —          10.5   

Other

     (2.9     (3.4     (4.8
                        

Effective income tax rate

     7.2     13.3     17.9

 

15. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Sensus 1 maintains a Restricted Share Plan (the “Plan”) that provides for the award of restricted common shares to officers, directors and consultants of the Company. The restricted shares issued pursuant to the Plan are service time vested over five years from the date of grant, provided that no vesting occurs prior to the second anniversary of the date of grant. In addition, the vesting of the restricted shares may accelerate upon the occurrence of certain stated liquidity events. Common shares awarded under the Plan are subject to restrictions on transfer, repurchase rights and other limitations as set forth in the related management subscription and shareholders’ agreement. As of March 31, 2010, there were 2,000,000 restricted shares of Sensus 1 authorized for issuance under the Plan and 999,000 shares issued and outstanding. The outstanding restricted shares were purchased for $0.01 of cash consideration, the amount determined to be the fair market value at the date of issuance. No awards were granted under the Plan in fiscal 2010 or fiscal 2009.

The Company accounts for its compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions based on estimated fair values. The Company performed a fair value analysis of its restricted shares as of the grant date and determined that no compensation expense was required to be recorded. For each reporting period, the Company will perform an evaluation of its contingent repurchase rights on an individual employee-by-employee basis. If the Company’s contingent repurchase features become probable, the Company will assess whether liability classification is appropriate. No compensation expense related to the Plan was recognized for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

On July 19, 2007, the Company’s board of directors approved the Sensus Metering Systems 2007 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”), as well as a form of Notice of Stock Option Grant and Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement. The Option Plan provides for the issuance of stock options to employees, directors and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. A total of 2,000,000 shares of Sensus 1 Class B common stock are authorized for issuance upon exercise of options granted pursuant to the Option Plan. The options awarded under the Option Plan have a contractual term of 10 years, and are service time vested over five years from the date of grant, provided that no vesting occurs prior to the second anniversary of the date of grant, and vesting may accelerate upon the occurrence of certain stated liquidity events. As of March 31, 2010, 108,000 options outstanding under the Option Plan were vested.

 

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The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. Because the Company’s shares are not publicly traded and the Company does not have a history of issuing stock options, the expected volatility and expected term variables used in the Black-Scholes model were based upon analysis of similar public companies. Expected volatility was based upon historical volatility of similar public companies’ stock prices. Since expected volatility is a measure of both historical and implied volatility, as a point of reference, we then compared this calculated amount to similar public companies’ disclosed expected volatilities for reasonableness. Expected term was developed giving consideration to vesting terms, contractual life and review of disclosure of similar public companies. Given that our shares are not publicly traded and we do not have a history of granting stock options, we believe that this approach provides a reasonable estimate of expected volatility and expected term. The risk-free interest rate was based upon the U.S. Treasury note stripped principal rate corresponding to our estimate of expected term. Expected dividends were $0, as the Company does not anticipate offering dividends on the shares underlying the options.

The following table summarizes each of these variables for fiscal 2010 and 2009:

 

     2010    2009

Expected volatility

   48.3% - 48.4%    37.7% - 45.5%

Expected term (in years)

   5    5

Risk-free rate

   2.4% - 2.6%    1.6% - 3.5%

Expected dividends

     

A summary of option activity during fiscal 2010 and 2009 is presented in the table below:

 

     Shares
(in thousands)
    Weighted-average
exercise price
     Weighted-average
remaining
contractual term
 

Outstanding at March 31, 2008

     360      $ 5.50         9.4   

Granted

     660      $ 5.92      

Forfeited

     (78   $ 5.55      
             

Outstanding at March 31, 2009

     942      $ 5.79         9.21   
             

Granted

     141      $ 6.00      

Forfeited

     (47   $ 5.70      
             

Outstanding at March 31, 2010

     1,036      $ 5.82         8.41   
             

Exercisable at March 31, 2010

     108      $ 5.50         7.35   
             

The compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors (the “Compensation Committee”) selects the exercise price. For grants in fiscal 2010, exercise prices were $6.00. For grants in fiscal 2009, the exercise prices were $6.00 and $5.50. Stock compensation expense recognized in fiscal 2010 and 2009 was immaterial. Unrecognized stock compensation expense as of March 31, 2010 is $0.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.4 years.

Sensus 1 common shares awarded under the Restricted Share Plan and the Option Plan are generally subject to restrictions on transfer, repurchase rights and other limitations as set forth in the related management subscription and shareholders’ agreement. The options to acquire common shares awarded under the Option Plan have exercise prices that are determined by the Compensation Committee at the time of grant.

 

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16. GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES

The following tables present the condensed consolidating audited balance sheets at March 31, 2010 and 2009 and condensed consolidating audited statements of operations and cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 for a) Sensus 2 (referred to as Parent), b) Sensus USA Inc., the issuer of the Notes (referred to as Issuer), c) on a combined basis, the subsidiaries of Sensus 2 that are guaranteeing the Notes (referred to as Guarantor Subsidiaries) and d) on a combined basis, the subsidiaries of Sensus 2 that are not guaranteeing the Notes (referred to as Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries). Separate financial statements for the Issuer and the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented because Sensus USA Inc. and the Guarantor Subsidiaries are 100% owned by Sensus 2, the guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several, and the Company believes separate financial statements and other disclosures are not material to investors.

 

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

March 31, 2010

(As restated)

 

    Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
    (in millions)  

Assets

           

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ —        $ 22.8      $ —        $ 36.4      $ —        $ 59.2   

Accounts receivable:

           

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

    —          62.8        11.4        46.9        —          121.1   

From affiliates

    (1.1     52.8        (2.9     (48.8     —          —     

Other

    —          0.2        1.5        0.2        —          1.9   

Inventories, net

    —          30.5        11.1        25.6        —          67.2   

Prepayments and other current assets

    —          2.2        1.6        8.4        —          12.2   

Deferred income taxes

    —          5.0        14.6        —          —          19.6   

Deferred costs

    —          4.3        —          —          —          4.3   
                                               

Total current assets

    (1.1     180.6        37.3        68.7        —          285.5   
                                               

Notes receivable from affiliates

    —          433.2        —          29.1        (462.3     —     

Property, plant and equipment, net

    —          48.5        23.5        62.9        —          134.9   

Intangible assets, net

    —          147.3        7.8        32.9        —          188.0   

Goodwill

    —          375.2        40.6        27.5        —          443.3   

Investment in subsidiaries

    638.4        182.1        —          —          (820.5     —     

Deferred income taxes

    —          0.5        15.3        —          —          15.8   

Deferred costs

    —          1.3        —          —          —          1.3   

Other long-term assets

    0.4        21.3        0.8        2.6        —          25.1   
                                               

Total assets

  $ 637.7      $ 1,390.1      $ 125.3      $ 223.7      $ (1,282.8   $ 1,093.9   
                                               

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

           

Current liabilities:

           

Accounts payable

  $ —        $ 81.7      $ 6.2      $ 29.4      $ —        $ 117.3   

Accruals and other current liabilities

    —          67.7        3.5        43.6        —          114.8   

Current portion of long-term debt

    —          22.7        —          —          —          22.7   

Short-term borrowings

    —          —          —          4.9        —          4.9   

Income taxes payable

    —          7.3        (7.6     0.3        —          —     

Restructuring accruals

    —          0.1        —          12.8        —          12.9   

Deferred revenue

    —          34.1        —          0.2        —          34.3   
                                               

Total current liabilities

    —          213.6        2.1        91.2        —          306.9   
                                               

Notes payable to affiliates

    462.3        54.9        (60.9     6.0        (462.3     —     

Long-term debt, less current portion

    —          438.3        —          —          —          438.3   

Pensions

    —          1.3        1.6        50.2        —          53.1   

Deferred income taxes

    —          61.8        (3.0     22.9        —          81.7   

Deferred revenue

    —          4.8        —          —          —          4.8   

Other long-term liabilities

    —          19.0        5.3        4.3        —          28.6   
                                               

Total liabilities

    462.3        793.7        (54.9     174.6        (462.3     913.4   

Stockholders’ equity

    175.4        596.3        180.2        49.1        (820.5     180.5   
                                               

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 637.7      $ 1,390.0      $ 125.3      $ 223.7      $ (1,282.8   $ 1,093.9   
                                               

 

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

March 31, 2009

(As restated)

 

    Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
    (in millions)  

Assets

           

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ —        $ 14.1      $ —        $ 23.8      $ —        $ 37.9   

Accounts receivable:

           

Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

    —          59.5        10.2        43.1        —          112.8   

From affiliates

    (1.0     34.6        1.9        (35.5     —          —     

Other

    —          —          1.3        1.6        —          2.9   

Inventories, net

    —          27.2        12.5        26.7        —          66.4   

Prepayments and other current assets

    —          3.3        0.4        8.1        —          11.8   

Deferred income taxes

    —          4.6        10.6        —          —          15.2   

Deferred costs

    —          3.9        —          —          —          3.9   
                                               

Total current assets

    (1.0     147.2        36.9        67.8        —          250.9   
                                               

Notes receivable from affiliates

    —          433.2        —          29.1        (462.3     —     

Property, plant and equipment, net

    —          43.8        25.2        62.5        —          131.5   

Intangible assets, net

    —          144.7        8.0        34.6        —          187.3   

Goodwill

    —          326.5        40.6        27.4        —          394.5   

Investment in subsidiaries

    655.4        166.7        —          —          (822.1     —     

Deferred income taxes

    —          2.2        12.7        —          —          14.9   

Deferred costs

    —          1.9        —          —          —          1.9   

Other long-term assets

    0.3        19.4        —          2.2        —          21.9   
                                               

Total assets

  $ 654.7      $ 1,285.6      $ 123.4      $ 223.6      $ (1,284.4   $ 1,002.9   
                                               

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

           

Current liabilities:

           

Accounts payable

  $ —        $ 53.7      $ 6.1      $ 28.1      $ —        $ 87.9   

Accruals and other current liabilities

    —          50.7        3.5        28.5        —          82.7   

Current portion of long-term debt

    —          38.5        —          —          —          38.5   

Short-term borrowings

    —          —          —          4.9        —          4.9   

Income taxes payable

    —          9.3        (7.1     0.7        —          2.9   

Restructuring accruals

    —          —          —          7.3        —          7.3   

Deferred revenue

    —          22.7        —          0.2        —          22.9   
                                               

Total current liabilities

    —          174.9        2.5        69.7        —          247.1   
                                               

Notes payable to affiliates

    462.3        41.3        (43.9     2.6        (462.3     —     

Long-term debt, less current portion

    —          395.5        —          —          —          395.5   

Pensions

    —          1.2        1.2        42.0        —          44.4   

Deferred income taxes

    —          59.9        (5.0     22.8        —          77.7   

Deferred revenue

    —          6.2        —          —          —          6.2   

Other long-term liabilities

    —          19.6        4.7        3.3        —          27.6   
                                               

Total liabilities

    462.3        698.6        (40.5     140.4        (462.3     798.5   
                                               

Stockholders’ equity

    192.4        587.0        163.9        83.2        (822.1     204.4   
                                               

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 654.7      $ 1,285.6      $ 123.4      $ 223.6      $ (1,284.4   $ 1,002.9   
                                               

 

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Year Ended March 31, 2010

(As restated)

 

     Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
     (in millions)  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 490.3      $ 100.0      $ 270.9      $ (16.8   $ 844.4   

Cost of sales

     —          359.8        79.9        194.6        (16.8     617.5   
                                                

Gross profit

     —          130.5        20.1        76.3        —          226.9   
                                                

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          88.2        9.2        57.3        —          154.7   

Restructuring costs

     —          1.6        —          24.3        —          25.9   

Amortization of intangible assets

     —          11.2        0.2        1.6        —          13.0   

Loss on debt extinguishment

     —          5.9        —          —          —          5.9   

Acquisition-related costs

     —          1.1        —          0.1        —          1.2   

Other operating expense (income), net

     —          5.3        —          (0.1     —          5.2   
                                                

Operating income (loss)

     —          17.2        10.7        (6.9     —          21.0   
                                                

Non-operating (expense) income:

            

Interest (expense) income, net

     —          (40.5     0.4        (3.5     —          (43.6

Equity in (loss) earnings of subsidiaries

     (21.5     15.2        —          —          6.3        —     

Other income, net

     —          0.9        —          1.0        —          1.9   
                                                

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (21.5     (7.2     11.1        (9.4     6.3        (20.7
                                                

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     —          0.8        (5.3     3.0        —          (1.5
                                                

Consolidated net (loss) income

     (21.5     (8.0     16.4        (12.4     6.3        (19.2
                                                

Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —          (2.3     —          (2.3
                                                

Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest

   $ (21.5   $ (8.0   $ 16.4      $ (14.7   $ 6.3      $ (21.5
                                                

 

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Year Ended March 31, 2009

(As restated)

 

     Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
     (in millions)  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 420.0      $ 109.1      $ 280.3      $ (25.1     784.3   

Cost of sales

     —          323.3        92.2        204.8        (25.1     595.2   
                                                

Gross profit

     —          96.7        16.9        75.5        —          189.1   
                                                

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          79.1        (4.4     59.3        —          134.0   

Restructuring costs

     —          0.1        0.2        9.6        —          9.9   

Amortization of intangible assets

     —          9.4        2.4        1.7        —          13.5   

Impairment of goodwill

     —          —          14.4        —          —          14.4   

Other operating expense (income), net

     —          3.1        —          (0.4     —          2.7   
                                                

Operating income

     —          5.0        4.3        5.3        —          14.6   
                                                

Non-operating (expense) income:

            

Interest (expense) income, net

     (0.1     (36.9     0.5        (3.4     —          (39.9

Equity in (loss) earnings of subsidiaries

     (24.6     12.3        —          —          12.3        —     

Other income (expense), net

     —          0.4        —          (0.7     —          (0.3
                                                

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (24.7     (19.2     4.8        1.2        12.3        (25.6
                                                

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     —          3.2        (8.8     2.2        —          (3.4
                                                

Consolidated net (loss) income

     (24.7     (22.4     13.6        (1.0     12.3        (22.2
                                                

Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —          (2.4     —          (2.4
                                                

Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest

   $ (24.7   $ (22.4   $ 13.6      $ (3.4   $ 12.3      $ (24.6
                                                

 

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Year Ended March 31, 2008

(As revised)

 

     Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
     (in millions)  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 354.8      $ 116.7      $ 286.8      $ (36.3     722.0   

Cost of sales

     —          264.3        98.6        208.5        (36.3     535.1   
                                                

Gross profit

     —          90.5        18.1        78.3        —          186.9   
                                                

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     —          64.1        (0.5     57.9        —          121.5   

Restructuring costs

     —          0.2        0.2        6.6        —          7.0   

Amortization of intangible assets

     —          14.7        3.2        1.8        —          19.7   

Other operating expense (income), net

     —          2.6        —          (0.3     —          2.3   
                                                

Operating income

     —          8.9        15.2        12.3        —          36.4   
                                                

Non-operating (expense) income:

            

Interest (expense) income, net

     (0.1     (38.0     0.2        (3.9     —          (41.8

Equity in (loss) earnings of subsidiaries

     (8.2     22.6        —          —          (14.4     —     

Other expense, net

     —          (0.3     (0.1     (2.0     —          (2.4
                                                

(Loss) income before income taxes

     (8.3     (6.8     15.3        6.4        (14.4     (7.8
                                                

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     —          2.7        (6.9     2.8        —          (1.4
                                                

Consolidated net (loss) income

     (8.3     (9.5     22.2        3.6        (14.4     (6.4
                                                

Less: Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     —          —          —          (1.9     —          (1.9
                                                

Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest

   $ (8.3   $ (9.5   $ 22.2      $ 1.7      $ (14.4   $ (8.3
                                                

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Year Ended March 31, 2010

(As restated)

 

     Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
     (in millions)  

Operating activities

            

Consolidated net (loss) income

   $ (21.5   $ (8.0   $ 16.4      $ (12.4   $ 6.3      $ (19.2

Non-cash adjustments

     —          36.4        0.1        13.1        —          49.6   

Undistributed equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries

     21.5        (15.2     —          —          (6.3     —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

     —          28.9        (13.2     26.7        —          42.4   
                                                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     —          42.1        3.3        27.4        —          72.8   
                                                

Investing activities

            

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment, intangibles and software development costs

     —          (35.1     (3.3     (9.9     —          (48.3

Acquisitions

     —          (20.5     —          —          —          (20.5

Proceeds from sale of assets

     —          4.0        —          0.5        —          4.5   
                                                

Net cash used in investing activities

     —          (51.6     (3.3     (9.4     —          (64.3
                                                

Financing activities

            

Proceeds from debt issuance

     —          35.0        —          —          —          35.0   

Principal payments on debt

     —          (8.0     —          —          —          (8.0

Debt issuance costs

     —          (8.8     —          —          —          (8.8

Purchase of noncontrolling equity interest

     —          —          —          (6.0     —          (6.0
                                                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     —          18.2        —          (6.0     —          12.2   
                                                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          —          —          0.6        —          0.6   
                                                

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     —          8.7        —          12.6        —          21.3   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   $ —        $ 14.1      $ —        $ 23.8      $ —        $ 37.9   
                                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ —        $ 22.8      $ —        $ 36.4      $ —        $ 59.2   
                                                

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

Year Ended March 31, 2009

(As restated)

 

     Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
     (in millions)  

Operating activities

            

Consolidated net (loss) income

   $ (24.7   $ (22.4   $ 13.6      $ (1.0     12.3      $ (22.2

Non-cash adjustments

     —          28.5        12.1        13.9        —          54.5   

Undistributed equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries

     24.6        (12.3     —          —          (12.3     —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

     0.1        43.0        (23.4     8.7        —          28.4   
                                                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     —          36.8        2.3        21.6        —          60.7   
                                                

Investing activities

            

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment, intangibles and software development costs

     —          (24.0     (3.1     (9.6     —          (36.7

Acquisitions

     —          (5.9     —          —          —          (5.9

Proceeds from sale of assets

     —          —          —          0.2        —          0.2   
                                                

Net cash used in investing activities

     —          (29.9     (3.1     (9.4     —          (42.4
                                                

Financing activities

            

Decrease in short-term borrowings

     —          —          —          (1.0     —          (1.0

Principal payments on debt

     —          (3.0     —          (11.7     —          (14.7
                                                

Net cash used in financing activities

     —          (3.0     —          (12.7     —          (15.7
                                                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          —          —          (2.3     —          (2.3
                                                

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     —          3.9        (0.8     (2.8     —          0.3   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   $ —        $ 10.2      $ 0.8      $ 26.6      $ —        $ 37.6   
                                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ —        $ 14.1      $ —        $ 23.8      $ —        $ 37.9   
                                                

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

Year Ended March 31, 2008

(As revised)

 

     Parent     Issuer     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  
     (in millions)  

Operating activities

            

Consolidated net (loss) income

   $ (8.3   $ (9.5   $ 22.2      $ 3.6      $ (14.4   $ (6.4

Non-cash adjustments

     —          26.9        0.4        14.9        —          42.2   

Undistributed equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries

     8.2        (22.6     —          —          14.4        —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

     0.1        32.3        (19.3     2.4        —          15.5   
                                                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     —          27.1        3.3        20.9        —          51.3   
                                                

Investing activities

            

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment, intangibles and software development costs

     —          (13.3     (3.7     (10.8     —          (27.8

Acquisition

     —          (0.9     —          —          —          (0.9
                                                

Net cash used in investing activities

     —          (14.2     (3.7     (10.8     —          (28.7
                                                

Financing activities

            

Increase in short-term borrowings

     —          —          —          1.3        —          1.3   

Principal payments on debt

     —          (15.0     —          (8.0     —          (23.0
                                                

Net cash used in financing activities

     —          (15.0     —          (6.7     —          (21.7
                                                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —          —          —          1.8        —          1.8   
                                                

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     —          (2.1     (0.4     5.2        —          2.7   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   $ —        $ 12.3      $ 1.2      $ 21.4      $ —        $ 34.9   
                                                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ —        $ 10.2      $ 0.8      $ 26.6      $ —        $ 37.6   
                                                

 

17. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Management Fee. On December 18, 2003, Bermuda 2 entered into a management services agreement with The Jordan Company, L.P. for advisory and consulting services related to corporate management, finance, product strategy, investment, acquisitions and other matters relating to the business of the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay a fee equal to the greater of $2.0 million per year, or 2.5%, of prior year EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) thereafter, plus out-of-pocket expenses. Fees paid to The Jordan Company, L.P. were $4.2 million, $3.1 million and $2.6 million in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. This agreement will remain in effect until December 2013. Approximately one-third of these fees are paid to GS Capital Partners and/or its affiliates.

 

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During fiscal 2010, the Company paid to GS Capital Markets, which is an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co., $1.7 million in connection with the Company’s debt refinancing.

Rongtai. On July 27, 2005, the Company formed a joint venture in China for its Sensus Precision Die Casting business with Yangzhou Runlin Investment Co., Ltd. (“Runlin”). During fiscal 2006, our joint venture partner, Runlin, loaned the joint venture approximately $0.4 million. In addition, the Company’s Rongtai joint venture paid approximately $0.2 million in each of fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008 of annual rent to Runlin for use of offices and dormitories.

Algeria. In December 2004, the Company formed a joint venture in Algeria with a manufacturer of various types of meters and a water utility customer. The joint venture customer partner, Algérienne Des Eaux (“ADE”), owns 15% of the joint venture. Sales to ADE in fiscal 2010, 2009 and 2008 were approximately $6.2 million or 55%, $8.0 million or 59%, and $6.3 million or 47%, respectively, of total sales in Algeria. Terms of these sales to ADE are unchanged from the arrangement prior to the formulation of the joint venture.

 

18. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Reporting Segments. The Company has two principal product groups: utility infrastructure systems products and support products. Utility infrastructure systems products include AMI and AMR communications systems, distribution automation and demand response systems and four principal metering product categories: water, gas, heat and electricity. Support products include pipe joining and repair products and die casting products. The two product groups, plus corporate operations, are organized into two reporting segments: Utility Infrastructure and Related Communication Systems and All Other.

Utility Infrastructure and Related Communication Systems revenues consist solely of third-party sales; and All Other revenues consist of third-party and inter-segment sales.

Inter-segment sales generally approximate cost. Cost of sales is based on standard cost, which includes materials, direct labor, warranty expense, overhead allocation, as well as variances from standard costs. Operating expenses directly associated with the reporting group may include sales, marketing, product development and administrative expenses and amortization of intangible assets.

Corporate operating expenses, interest expense, amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing costs, and management fees are not allocated to the product lines and are incorporated in the All Other operating segment.

 

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Reporting Segment Products

 

Reporting Segment

 

Major Products

Utility Infrastructure and Related Communication Systems (formerly Metering and Related Communication Systems)

  Fixed network AMI, AMR systems; commercial and residential water, gas, electric and heat meters used by utilities. Fixed network AMI systems include communications technology, hardware and software. AMR systems include handheld and mobile radio-frequency reading systems. All AMI and meter reading system solutions include installation services and ongoing systems support.

All Other

  Pipe joining, tapping and repair products that consist principally of pipe couplings, tapping sleeves and saddles, and repair clamps that are used by utilities in pipe joining and pipe repair applications. Die casting products that consist of high quality thin-wall, low porosity aluminum die castings, generally targeting the automotive industry and gas utility markets.

 

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The following tables provide changes in trends or components of revenue, gross profit percentage, operating (loss) income, depreciation and amortization, assets, goodwill and capital expenditures (including intangibles) for each segment (in millions):

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
    %
Change (1)
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
    %
Change (1)
    Year Ended
March 31, 2008
 
     (As restated)           (As restated)           (As revised)  

Segment revenue

          

Utility infrastructure and related communication systems

   $ 719.8        8   $ 665.3        10   $ 604.2   

All other

     126.8        (1 )%      128.0        (5 )%      134.2   

Eliminations

     (2.2     (76 )%      (9.0     (45 )%      (16.4
                                        

Total

   $ 844.4        8   $ 784.3        9   $ 722.0   
                                        

Gross profit %

          

Utility infrastructure and related communication systems

     28     12     25     (7 )%      27

All other

     23     35     17     0     17
                                        

Total

     27     13     24     (8 )%      26
                                        

Operating income (loss)

          

Utility infrastructure and related communication systems

   $ 32.3        40   $ 23.0        (38 )%    $ 36.8   

All other

     (11.3     35     (8.4     NM        (0.4
                                        

Total

   $ 21.0        44   $ 14.6        (60 )%    $ 36.4   
                                        

Depreciation and amortization

          

Utility infrastructure and related communication systems

   $ 35.5        3   $ 34.5        19   $ 28.9   

All other

     10.0        (17 )%      12.1        (36 )%      18.8   
                                        

Total

   $ 45.5        (2 )%    $ 46.6        (2 )%    $ 47.7   
                                        

 

     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
     %
Change
    Year Ended
March 31, 2009
 
     (As restated)            (As restated)  

Total assets

       

Utility infrastructure and related communication systems

   $ 955.7         8   $ 889.0   

All other

     138.2         21     113.9   
                         

Total

   $ 1,093.9         9   $ 1,002.9   
                         

Total goodwill

       

Utility infrastructure and related communication systems

   $ 402.5         14   $ 353.7   

All other

     40.8         0     40.8   
                         

Total

   $ 443.3         12   $ 394.5   
                         

Total capital expenditures (including intangibles and software development costs)

       

Utility infrastructure and related communication systems

   $ 38.1         35   $ 28.2   

All other

     10.2         20     8.5   
                         

Total

   $ 48.3         32   $ 36.7   
                         

 

(1) Percentages that are shown as “NM” are not material.

 

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Geographic Regions. Net sales to third parties and long-lived assets by geographic region are as follows (in millions):

 

     Net Sales to Third Parties      Long-Lived Assets  
     Year Ended
March 31, 2010
     Year Ended
March 31, 2009
     Year Ended
March 31, 2008
     March 31, 2010      March 31, 2009  
     (As restated)      (As restated)      (As revised)      (As restated)         

North America

   $ 589.3       $ 520.1       $ 453.3       $ 73.4       $ 68.9   

Europe, Mid East, Africa

     197.3         223.2         219.4         38.2         40.5   

South America

     15.3         11.6         20.6         1.7         1.6   

Asia

     42.5         29.4         28.7         21.6         20.5   
                                            

Total

   $ 844.4       $ 784.3       $ 722.0       $ 134.9       $ 131.5   
                                            

Net sales to third parties are attributed to the geographic regions based on the country in which the shipment originates. Amounts attributed to the geographic regions for long-lived assets are based on the location of the entity that holds such assets. Long-lived assets include property, plant and equipment, net.

 

19. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various unresolved legal actions, administrative proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business involving product liability, product warranty, property damage, insurance coverage, patents and environmental matters. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss or recovery, based upon current information, management believes these unresolved legal actions will not have a material effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

The Company, as well as many other third parties, has been named as a defendant in several lawsuits filed related to illnesses from exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products. The plaintiffs claim unspecified damages. The complaints filed in connection with these proceedings do not specify which plaintiffs allegedly were involved with the Company’s products, and it is uncertain whether any plaintiffs have asbestos-related illnesses or dealt with the Company’s products, much less whether any plaintiffs were exposed to an asbestos-containing component part of the Company’s product or whether such part could have been a substantial contributing factor to the alleged illness. Although we are entitled to indemnification for legal and indemnity costs for asbestos claims related to these products from certain subsidiaries of Invensys, under the stock purchase agreement pursuant to which we acquired Invensys Metering Systems, such indemnities, when aggregated with all other indemnity claims, are limited to the purchase price paid by us in connection with the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems.

On December 23, 2008, the Company was sued in a breach of contract action filed by Cannon Technologies, Inc. (“Cannon”). The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract, breach of warranty and fraud with respect to electricity meters sold to Cannon and seeks unspecified damages, interest costs and attorneys’ fees.

On January 29, 2009, the Company, along with a number of other automated metering infrastructure vendors, was sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by IP Co., LLC (“IP Co.”). The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and alleges that the Company’s FlexNet System infringes two patents allegedly owned by IP Co. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for patent infringement, treble damages for intentional infringement, an injunction against further infringement, interest costs and attorneys’ fees.

 

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On March 13, 2009, the Company was sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by EON Corp. IP Holdings, LLC (“EON”). This lawsuit alleges the infringement of two patents allegedly owned by EON (the “EON Patents”). The lawsuit alleges that the Company infringes the EON Patents by “making, using, offering for sale, and/or selling two-way communication networks and/or data systems that fall within the scope of at least one claim of each of the EON Patents.” The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, an injunction against further infringement, interest costs and attorneys’ fees.

On September 9, 2009, the Company was notified of an arbitration commenced against the Company in Pittsburgh under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The claim is by Power Sales and Service (“Power Sales”), a terminated distributor. Power Sales claims commissions allegedly due under its contract with the Company before it was terminated.

On November 24, 2009, the Company was sued in a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas by SIPCO, LLC (“SIPCO”). The lawsuit generally alleges that the Company’s FlexNet system and/or components thereof infringe(s) three patents allegedly owned by SIPCO. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, an injunction, litigation costs and attorneys’ fees.

On February 22, 2010, the Company and one of its distributors, Aqua-Metric Sales Co. (“Aqua-Metric”) were sued by Valley Center Municipal Water District (the “District”). The lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court, San Diego County and alleges breach of contract and breach of express and implied warranties related to water meters supplied to the District. The suit claims unspecified damages. The Company has agreed to indemnify Aqua-Metric under its contract with Aqua-Metric, subject to a reservation of rights.

On April 6, 2010 the Company, along with approximately a dozen other companies, was sued by a group of individual plaintiffs in North Carolina State Court, Wake County over injuries and deaths suffered in an explosion at a factory in rural North Carolina. The plaintiffs claim unspecified damages. As discovery has only just commenced, it is impossible to know the Company’s exposure, if any, in the lawsuit.

The Company is unable to estimate the amount of its exposure, if any, related to these claims at this time. The Company does not believe the ultimate resolution of these issues will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s net earnings or financial position.

The Company has entered into various agreements that require letters of credit for financial assurance purposes. These letters of credit are available to fund the payment of such obligations. At March 31, 2010, the Company had $14.8 million of letters of credit outstanding that had not been drawn upon with expiration dates ranging from one month to 12 months.

Environmental Matters

The Company is aware of known contamination at the following United States facilities: Russellville, Kentucky; DuBois, Pennsylvania; Texarkana, Arkansas; and Uniontown, Pennsylvania as a result of historic releases of hazardous materials. The former owner of these sites is investigating, remediating and monitoring these properties. The Company is obligated to reimburse the former owner for a portion of cash paid on the remediation plus interest on cash paid at all sites other than Russellville (the “Reimbursement Sites”), where the former owner pays all remediation costs. The Company is unable to estimate the amount of such costs at this time. In connection with the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems, certain subsidiaries of Invensys agreed to retain liability for the reimbursement obligations related to the Reimbursement Sites.

 

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In addition, there is contamination in the soil and groundwater at our facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany. We were indemnified by the former owner against costs that may result from the contamination, but have accepted a lump-sum payment in fiscal 2008 from the former owner in return for a release of its indemnity obligations. We also have an indemnity, subject to certain limitations, from certain subsidiaries of Invensys regarding this facility pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement governing the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems.

Based on information currently available, the Company believes that future environmental compliance expenditures will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations, and has established allowances the Company believes are adequate to cover potential exposure to environmental liabilities. However, as to any of the above-described indemnities, we are subject to the credit risk of the indemnifying parties. If the indemnifying parties are unable to reimburse us of our share of the cost of remediation, additional environmental compliance costs and liabilities could reduce the Company’s future net income and cash available for operations.

 

20. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

 

(in millions)

   Balance at
beginning
of year
     Charged to
costs
and expenses
     Deductions for
write-offs
    Balance at
end of
year
 

Year ended March 31, 2010

          

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 1.2       $ 0.5       $ (0.4   $ 1.3   

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance

     73.7         9.6         —          83.3   

Year ended March 31, 2009

          

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 1.5       $ 0.2       $ (0.5   $ 1.2   

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance

     71.1         4.3         (1.7     73.7   

Year ended March 31, 2008

          

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 1.8       $ 0.2       $ (0.5   $ 1.5   

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance

     69.2         1.9         0.0        71.1   

 

21. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The Company operates on a 4 week, 4 week, 5 week financial and business closing schedule for all periods, except year end, which is March 31. The following tables provide quarterly results of operations of the Company:

 

Fiscal 2010 (in millions)

   First     Second     Third     Fourth  
     (As restated)     (As restated)     (As restated)     (As restated)  

Net sales

   $ 195.4      $ 204.0      $ 188.7      $ 256.3   

Gross profit

     49.8        53.4        46.0        77.7   

Net (loss) income

     (3.5     (6.8     (15.7     4.5   

Fiscal 2009 (in millions)

   First     Second     Third     Fourth  
     (As restated)     (As restated)     (As restated)     (As restated)  

Net sales

   $ 202.8      $ 204.8      $ 172.1      $ 204.6   

Gross profit

     50.6        52.7        34.1        51.7   

Net income (loss)

     0.4        1.8        (14.8     (12.0

 

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RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY REPORTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We have restated our audited consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 and each of the quarterly periods therein. See “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Note 2, “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for additional information about the restatement. The following tables present the effects of the restatement on the Company’s previously reported financial statements for the quarterly periods indicated below.

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2010
    Three Months Ended
December 26, 2009
 

(in millions)

   As
reported
    Adjustments     As
reported
    As
reported
    Adjustments     As
restated
 

NET SALES

   $ 260.4      $ (4.1   $ 256.3      $ 195.6      $ (6.9   $ 188.7   

COST OF SALES

     178.5        0.1       178.6        143.3        (0.6     142.7   
                                                

GROSS PROFIT

     81.9        (4.2     77.7        52.3        (6.3     46.0   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

            

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     43.5        0.6       44.1        38.0        0.6       38.6   

Restructuring costs

     7.2        —         7.2        8.9        —          8.9   

Amortization of intangible assets

     4.1        —         4.1        3.1        —          3.1   

Acquisition-related costs

     0.2        —         0.2        0.3        —          0.3   

Other operating expense, net

     0.9        0.4       1.3        0.7        1.4       2.1   
                                                

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     26.0        (5.2     20.8        1.3        (8.3     (7.0

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

            

Interest expense, net

     (11.9     —          (11.9     (11.0     —          (11.0

Other expense, net

     0.6        —          0.6        —          —          —     
                                                

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     14.7        (5.2     9.5        (9.7     (8.3     (18.0

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

     7.0        (2.5     4.5        0.2        (2.9     (2.7
                                                

CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)

     7.7        (2.7     5.0        (9.9     (5.4     (15.3

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.5     —          (0.5     (0.4     —          (0.4
                                                

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ 7.2      $ (2.7   $ 4.5      $ (10.3   $ (5.4   $ (15.7
                                                

 

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     Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
    Three Months Ended
June 27, 2009
 

(in millions)

   As
reported
    Adjustments     As
restated
    As
reported
    Adjustments     As
restated
 

NET SALES

   $ 209.3      $ (5.3   $ 204.0      $ 200.3      $ (4.9   $ 195.4   

COST OF SALES

     150.8        (0.2     150.6        145.8        (0.2     145.6   
                                                

GROSS PROFIT

     58.5        (5.1     53.4        54.5        (4.7     49.8   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

            

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     36.6        —          36.6        35.3        0.1       35.4   

Restructuring costs

     3.0        —          3.0        6.8        —          6.8   

Amortization of intangible assets

     3.0        —          3.0        2.8        —          2.8   

Loss on debt extinguishment

     5.9        —          5.9        —          —          —     

Acquisition related costs

     0.7        —          0.7        —          —          —     

Other operating expense, net

     1.0        —          1.0        0.8        —          0.8   
                                                

OPERATING INCOME

     8.3        (5.1     3.2        8.8        (4.8     4.0   

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

            

Interest expense, net

     (11.7     —          (11.7     (9.0     —          (9.0

Other income, net

     (0.2     —          (0.2     1.5        —          1.5   
                                                

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (3.6     (5.1     (8.7     1.3        (4.8     (3.5

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     (0.5     (2.0     (2.5     1.0        (1.8     (0.8
                                                

CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME

     (3.1     (3.1     (6.2     0.3        (3.0     (2.7

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.8     0.2       (0.6     (0.8     —          (0.8
                                                

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (3.9   $ (2.9   $ (6.8   $ (0.5   $ (3.0   $ (3.5
                                                

 

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     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2009
    Three Months Ended
December 27, 2008
 

(in millions)

   As
reported
    Adjustments     As
restated
    As
reported
    Adjustments     As
restated
 

NET SALES

   $ 207.0      $ (2.4   $ 204.6      $ 172.6      $ (0.5   $ 172.1   

COST OF SALES

     150.8        2.1        152.9        138.1        (0.1     138.0   
                                                

GROSS PROFIT

     56.2        (4.5     51.7        34.5        (0.4     34.1   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

            

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     35.3        —          35.3        30.9        —          30.9   

Restructuring costs

     1.7        —          1.7        6.1        —          6.1   

Amortization of intangible assets

     2.9        —          2.9        3.4        —          3.4   

Impairment of goodwill

     14.4        —          14.4        —          —          —     

Other operating expense, net

     0.5        —          0.5        0.9        —          0.9   
                                                

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     1.4        (4.5     (3.1     (6.8     (0.4     (7.2

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

            

Interest expense, net

     (9.6     —          (9.6     (10.5     —          (10.5

Other expense, net

     (0.2     —          (0.2     (0.5     —          (0.5
                                                

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (8.4     (4.5     (12.9     (17.8     (0.4     (18.2

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

     1.9        (3.4     (1.5     (4.5     0.4       (4.1
                                                

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (10.3     (1.1     (11.4     (13.3     (0.8     (14.1

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.6     —          (0.6     (0.7     —          (0.7
                                                

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (10.9   $ (1.1   $ (12.0   $ (14.0   $ (0.8 )   $ (14.8
                                                

 

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     Three Months Ended
September 30, 2008
    Three Months Ended
June 28, 2008
 

(in millions)

   As
reported
    Adjustments     As
restated
    As
reported
    Adjustments     As
restated
 

NET SALES

   $ 206.0      $ (1.2   $ 204.8      $ 206.3      $ (3.5   $ 202.8   

COST OF SALES

     152.1        —          152.1        151.5        0.7        152.2   
                                                

GROSS PROFIT

     53.9        (1.2     52.7        54.8        (4.2     50.6   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

            

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     34.4        —          34.4        33.4        —          33.4   

Restructuring costs

     0.8        —          0.8        1.3        —          1.3   

Amortization of intangible assets

     3.6        —          3.6        3.6        —          3.6   

Other operating expense, net

     0.6        —          0.6        0.7        —          0.7   
                                                

OPERATING INCOME

     14.5        (1.2     13.3        15.8        (4.2     11.6   

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

            

Interest expense, net

     (10.0     —          (10.0     (9.8     —          (9.8

Other income, net

     0.1        —          0.1        0.3        —          0.3   
                                                

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     4.6        (1.2     3.4        6.3        (4.2     2.1   

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     1.1        (0.2     0.9        2.2        (0.9     1.3   
                                                

CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)

     3.5        (1.0     2.5        4.1        (3.3     0.8   

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.7     —          (0.7     (0.4     —          (0.4
                                                

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ 2.8      $ (1.0   $ 1.8      $ 3.7      $ (3.3   $ 0.4   
                                                

 

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RETROSPECTIVE ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES

In October 2009, the FASB amended the accounting standards related to revenue recognition for arrangements with multiple deliverables and arrangements that include software elements. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company adopted the new accounting principles on a retrospective basis. This resulted in the revision of the financial data for the years ended March 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009. See Note 1 and Note 2 for a detailed description of the retrospective application of these changes. The following tables present the effects of the retrospective adoption of the new accounting principles on the Company’s previously reported quarterly financial information for the years ended March 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 after giving effect to the restatement discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. The tables do not reflect the restatement adjustments discussed above:

 

     Three Months Ended
December 26, 2009
    Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
 

(in millions)

   As
Reported
    Adjustments      As
Revised
    As
Reported
    Adjustments      As
Revised
 

NET SALES

   $ 140.4      $ 55.2       $ 195.6      $ 153.3      $ 56.0       $ 209.3   

COST OF SALES

     112.1        31.2         143.3        120.8        30.0         150.8   
                                                  

GROSS PROFIT

     28.3        24.0         52.3        32.5        26.0         58.5   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

              

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     38.0        —           38.0        36.6        —           36.6   

Restructuring costs

     8.9        —           8.9        3.0        —           3.0   

Amortization of intangible assets

     3.1        —           3.1        3.0        —           3.0   

Loss on debt extinguishment

     —          —           —          5.9        —           5.9   

Acquisition-related costs

     0.3        —           0.3        0.7        —           0.7   

Other operating expense, net

     0.7        —           0.7        1.0        —           1.0   
                                                  

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

     (22.7     24.0         1.3        (17.7     26.0         8.3   

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

              

Interest expense, net

     (11.0     —           (11.0     (11.7     —           (11.7

Other expense, net

     —          —           —          (0.2     —           (0.2
                                                  

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (33.7     24.0         (9.7     (29.6     26.0         (3.6

(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     (9.5     9.7         0.2        (11.0     10.5         (0.5
                                                  

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (24.2     14.3         (9.9     (18.6     15.5         (3.1

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.4     —           (0.4     (0.8     —           (0.8
                                                  

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (24.6   $ 14.3       $ (10.3   $ (19.4   $ 15.5       $ (3.9
                                                  

 

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     Three Months Ended
June 27, 2009
 

(in millions)

   As
Reported
    Adjustments      As
Revised
 

NET SALES

   $ 145.0      $ 55.3       $ 200.3   

COST OF SALES

     114.9        30.9         145.8   
                         

GROSS PROFIT

     30.1        24.4         54.5   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

       

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     35.3        —           35.3   

Restructuring costs

     6.8        —           6.8   

Amortization of intangible assets

     2.8        —           2.8   

Other operating expense, net

     0.8        —           0.8   
                         

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

     (15.6     24.4         8.8   

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

       

Interest expense, net

     (9.0     —           (9.0

Other income, net

     1.5        —           1.5   
                         

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (23.1     24.4         1.3   

(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     (8.8     9.8         1.0   
                         

CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME

     (14.3     14.6         0.3   

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.8     —           (0.8
                         

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (15.1   $ 14.6       $ (0.5
                         

 

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     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2009
    Three Months Ended
December 27, 2008
 

(in millions)

   As
reported
    Adjustments      As
revised
    As
reported
    Adjustments      As
revised
 

NET SALES

     169.0        38.0       $ 207.0      $ 140.4        32.2       $ 172.6   

COST OF SALES

     129.9        20.9         150.8        119.2        18.9         138.1   
                                                  

GROSS PROFIT

     39.1        17.1         56.2        21.2        13.3         34.5   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

              

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     35.3        —           35.3        30.9        —           30.9   

Restructuring costs

     1.7        —           1.7        6.1        —           6.1   

Amortization of intangible assets

     2.9        —           2.9        3.4        —           3.4   

Impairment of goodwill

     14.4        —           14.4        —          —           —     

Other operating expense, net

     0.5        —           0.5        0.9        —           0.9   
                                                  

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

     (15.7     17.1         1.4        (20.1     13.3         (6.8

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

              

Interest expense, net

     (9.6     —           (9.6     (10.5     —           (10.5

Other expense, net

     (0.2     —           (0.2     (0.5     —           (0.5
                                                  

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (25.5     17.1         (8.4     (31.1     13.3         (17.8

(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     (7.4     9.3         1.9        (8.8     4.3         (4.5
                                                  

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (18.1     7.8         (10.3     (22.3     9.0         (13.3

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.6     —           (0.6     (0.7     —           (0.7
                                                  

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (18.7   $ 7.8       $ (10.9   $ (23.0   $ 9.0       $ (14.0
                                                  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30, 2008
    Three Months Ended
June 28, 2008
 

(in millions)

   As
reported
    Adjustments      As
revised
    As
reported
    Adjustments      As
revised
 

NET SALES

   $ 176.2      $ 29.8       $ 206.0      $ 185.1      $ 21.2       $ 206.3   

COST OF SALES

     134.8        17.3         152.1        139.5        12.0         151.5   
                                                  

GROSS PROFIT

     41.4        12.5         53.9        45.6        9.2         54.8   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

              

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     34.4        —           34.4        33.4        —           33.4   

Restructuring costs

     0.8        —           0.8        1.3        —           1.3   

Amortization of intangible assets

     3.6        —           3.6        3.6        —           3.6   

Other operating expense, net

     0.6        —           0.6        0.7        —           0.7   
                                                  

OPERATING INCOME

     2.0        12.5         14.5        6.6        9.2         15.8   

NON-OPERATING (EXPENSE) INCOME:

              

Interest expense, net

     (10.0     —           (10.0     (9.8     —           (9.8

Other income, net

     0.1        —           0.1        0.3        —           0.3   
                                                  

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (7.9     12.5         4.6        (2.9     9.2         6.3   

(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     (2.9     4.0         1.1        (0.8     3.0         2.2   
                                                  

CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME

     (5.0     8.5         3.5        (2.1     6.2         4.1   

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.7     —           (0.7     (0.4     —           (0.4
                                                  

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (5.7     8.5         2.8      $ (2.5     6.2         3.7   
                                                  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

 

(in millions)

   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2008
    Three Months Ended
December 29, 2007
 
   As
reported
    Adjustments      As
revised
    As
reported
    Adjustments     As
revised
 

NET SALES

   $ 184.8      $ 19.4       $ 204.2      $ 162.2        5.6      $ 167.8   

COST OF SALES

     132.1        16.4         148.5        121.0        6.4        127.4   
                                                 

GROSS PROFIT

     52.7        3.0         55.7        41.2        (0.8     40.4   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

             

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     31.7        —           31.7        31.1        —          31.1   

Restructuring costs

     4.5        —           4.5        1.0        —          1.0   

Amortization of intangible assets

     3.5        —           3.5        5.2        —          5.2   

Other operating expense, net

     0.8        —           0.8        0.6        —          0.6   
                                                 

OPERATING INCOME

     12.2        3.0         15.2        3.3        (0.8     2.5   

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

             

Interest expense, net

     (10.4     —           (10.4     (10.3     —          (10.3

Other expense, net

     (1.1     —           (1.1     (0.7     —          (0.7
                                                 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     0.7        3.0         3.7        (7.7     (0.8     (8.5

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

     0.8        1.1         1.9        (2.9     (0.2     (3.1
                                                 

CONSOLIDATED NET (LOSS) INCOME

     (0.1     1.9         1.8        (4.8     (0.6     (5.4

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.5     —           (0.5     (0.2     —          (0.2
                                                 

NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (0.6   $ 1.9       $ 1.3      $ (5.0   $ (0.6   $ (5.6
                                                 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

 

 

(in millions)

   Three Months Ended
September 30, 2007
    Three Months Ended
June 30, 2007
 
   As
reported
    Adjustments      As
revised
    As
reported
    Adjustments     As
revised
 

NET SALES

   $ 176.2      $ 2.5       $ 178.7      $ 171.0      $ 0.3      $ 171.3   

COST OF SALES

     129.6        2.3         131.9        127.6        (0.3     127.3   
                                                 

GROSS PROFIT

     46.6        0.2         46.8        43.4        0.6        44.0   

OPERATING EXPENSES:

             

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     30.0        —           30.0        28.7        —          28.7   

Restructuring costs

     0.9        —           0.9        0.6        —          0.6   

Amortization of intangible assets

     5.5        —           5.5        5.5        —          5.5   

Other operating expense, net

     0.4        —           0.4        0.5        —          0.5   
                                                 

OPERATING INCOME

     9.8        0.2         10.0        8.1        0.6        8.7   

NON-OPERATING EXPENSE:

             

Interest expense, net

     (10.5     —           (10.5     (10.6     —          (10.6

Other expense, net

     (0.5     —           (0.5     (0.1     —          (0.1
                                                 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     (1.2     0.2         (1.0     (2.6     0.6        (2.0

PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES

     0.3        0.1         0.4        (0.8     0.2        (0.6
                                                 

CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS

     (1.5     0.1         (1.4     (1.8     0.4        (1.4

LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST

     (0.5     —           (0.5     (0.7     —          (0.7
                                                 

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST

   $ (2.0   $ 0.1       $ (1.9   $ (2.5   $ 0.4      $ (2.1
                                                 

 

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On December 17, 2010, Sensus (Bermuda 1), Ltd. made a capital contribution of $35 million to the Company to (I) finance the final payment of $12.8 million for the acquisition of the remaining 40% non controlling interest held by Yangzhou Runlin Investment Co., Ltd. in our Chinese joint venture, and (II) pay down approximately $22 million of our revolving credit facilities to provide additional capacity for letters of credit to support growth requirements and to increase our availability thereunder.

 

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

There were no disagreements with our independent accountants on accounting methods and financial disclosures for the years ended March 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

 

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act promulgated thereunder, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. In our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, originally filed on May 10, 2010 and May 14, 2009, respectively, our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2010 and 2009. In connection with our decision to restate our consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, as described in “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Note 2, “Restatement of Previously Reported Consolidated Financial Statements,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, our management, including our CEO and CFO, performed a reevaluation and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2010 and 2009 as a result of the material weaknesses, significant deficiencies and deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting as discussed below.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s procedures and internal control over financial reporting. In making this assessment, the Company used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework.

In our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, originally filed on May 10, 2010, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, originally filed on May 14, 2009, our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. However, as a result of the internal review conducted by the Company and the identification of accounting errors in prior periods during the course of the internal review as discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, management has revised its earlier assessments and has now concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP as of March 31, 2010 and 2009. Accordingly, management has restated its report on internal control over financial reporting.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In connection with management’s reassessment of our internal control over financial reporting described above, management has identified material weaknesses as of March 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

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Specifically, management has determined that there was not an effective control environment in place over the evaluation of, and effective technical accounting involving the execution of, the Company’s revenue recognition practices with respect to certain long-term AMI contracts that include multiple deliverables. The Company identified three primary causes of the errors, each of which resulted in the premature recognition of revenue within certain contracts. First, there was a failure to appropriately evaluate service level agreements and other performance obligations within certain contracts, which, if considered, would have required the deferral of revenue until such obligations were satisfied. This error resulted in the improper timing of revenue recognition of $11.1 million and $2.5 million in fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively. Second, the Company improperly recognized revenue under certain contracts in which the revenue was contingent on the delivery of future products and/or services. This error resulted in the Company prematurely recognizing $3.6 million and $3.9 million of revenue in fiscal 2010 and 2009, respectively. Third, the Company failed to take into consideration certain contract commitments, up-grades, pre-billing and other undelivered elements. This error resulted in the Company prematurely recognizing $6.5 million of additional revenue in fiscal 2010 and $1.2 million of additional revenue that will be deferred in fiscal 2009.

The material weakness with regard to our evaluation of these contracts has ultimately resulted in the Company restating its financial statements for fiscal 2010 and 2009. This restatement resulted primarily from a correction in the timing of revenue recognition for affected contracts and products. The effect of this restatement to correct revenue recognition is a reduction in revenue and an increase in deferred revenue of $14.7 million and $7.6 million on our full-year fiscal 2010 and 2009 operating results and the year-end balance sheets, respectively.

Further, during the course of the internal review of revenue recognition and other accounting matters, management identified certain additional accounting errors principally relating to significant deficiencies and deficiencies affecting certain aspects of our financial closing process. The Company identified three principal causes of these accounting errors. First, a lack of review and monitoring of the asset base resulted in (1) a failure by the Company to timely write off the $1.4 million carrying value of a software application developed for internal use that was abandoned in fiscal 2010 and (2) the Company recording prepaid assets aggregating $0.9 million in fiscal 2010 for items that are required to be expensed under GAAP. Second, due to the absence of a comprehensive technical review process, the Company inappropriately recognized a gain of $1.0 million relating to production related concessions from a vendor during fiscal 2010 prior to realization. Third, the Company identified failures in its financial closing and period cut-off procedures, whereby the lack of appropriate controls over accounts payable cut-off resulted in an understatement of legal, recruitment and other expenses totaling $1.1 million in fiscal 2010. This combination of deficiencies taken together results in a second material weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Adjustments due to this material weakness total $4.4 million of additional expenses recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial results for fiscal 2010.

In summary, the Company did not maintain adequate and effective internal control activities and oversight in the area of financial reporting, and there was an inability to effectively complete the financial closing process. Specifically, the Company did not have sufficient processes and personnel with sufficient technical expertise in the area of revenue recognition accounting to provide adequate review and control with respect to accounting for several matters resulting from the provisions and performance of certain customer contracts. Additionally, the Company lacked a sufficient and effective control environment at the corporate level and operating level that ultimately led to a failure to identify and record certain business transactions on a timely basis. Corporate entity level controls and executive oversight were ineffective to prevent misstatement in the financial results.

In light of the material weaknesses described above, management performed additional analysis and other post-closing procedures to ensure that the Company’s restated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, changes in shareholder’s equity and cash flows for the periods presented.

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financial reporting were not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to the temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Remediation of Material Weaknesses

Since the Company has not yet completed all of its planned remediation activities, no assurance can be given that the material weaknesses that exist in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting have been sufficiently remediated as of the date of this filing, nor can any definite assurance be given as to when and in which period the material weaknesses might be effectively remediated. Management is working closely with the Audit Committee to monitor the ongoing remediation of the material weaknesses described above.

To address the material weakness in internal controls related to revenue recognition, new processes and controls are being planned or have now been implemented. Among other control enhancements, a complete review of all contracts to verify compliance with applicable revenue recognition accounting rules has been undertaken. We have also added new personnel to assist in contract negotiations and help identify all material issues at the time contracts are executed.

To address the material weakness in internal controls related to financial reporting, new processes and controls are being planned or have now been implemented that include enhancements to the financial statement closing process. The Company is implementing sufficient controls to verify all material journal entries have been initiated, authorized, and processed on a timely basis. In addition, an updated set of formal policies and procedures will be completed that cover all material aspects of the financial closing process, including timely, effective period-end cut-off and reconciliation procedures.

We anticipate these actions will improve our internal control over financial reporting and will address the related material weaknesses and other deficiencies identified. However, because the institutionalization of the internal control process requires repeatable process execution, and because these controls rely extensively on manual review and approval, for the successful execution of these controls, several reporting periods may be required before management is able to conclude definitively that the material weaknesses have been fully remediated.

Inherent Limitations of Internal Controls

There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We did not effect any change in our internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to affect materially, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

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PART III

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The following table sets forth information regarding our executive officers and directors as of March 31, 2010. Our executive officers are elected annually by our Board of Directors and generally serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Our directors are elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders and generally serve for one year and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Persons affiliated with our principal investors, The Resolute Fund and GS Capital Partners, are entitled to appoint a majority of the members of our Board of Directors and to have their appointees to the Board of Directors approve any other appointments or nominations to our Board of Directors pursuant to a Shareholders Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2003, by and among affiliates of the Resolute Fund and GS Partners and our parent, Sensus 1.

 

Name

   Age     

Position and Offices

Peter Mainz

     45       Director, Chief Executive Officer & President

Jeffrey J. Kyle

     48       Chief Financial Officer

R. Douglas Neely

     57       Vice President, North American Meter Sales

George G. Uram

     64       Vice President, Industry & Regulatory Affairs

José Hernandez

     46       Executive Vice President, Global Water & Heat

William Yeates

     49       Executive Vice President, Conservation Solutions

Colin Flannery

     44       Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary

Daniel W. Harness

     61       Director

Jonathan F. Boucher

     53       Director and Vice President

John W. Jordan II

     62       Director

David W. Zalaznick

     56       Director

Thomas H. Quinn

     62       Director

Gerald J. Cardinale

     43       Director

Bryan Kelln

     44       Director

J. Jack Watson

     82       Director

H. Russel Lemcke

     70       Director

Nicole V. Agnew

     32       Director

Eugene R. McGrath

     68       Director

Louis D’Ambrosio.

     45       Director

Peter Mainz was promoted to Chief Executive Officer & President of the Company on April 24, 2008 and was named as a member of the Board of Directors following Mr. Harness’s retirement. Prior to that, Mr. Mainz served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer effective August 2007. He was appointed to the role of Executive Vice President Operations in March 2007. He was our Chief Financial Officer upon completion of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems in December 2003. Mr. Mainz’s day-to-day leadership of the Company provides our Board of Directors with intimate knowledge of our business model and strategy, as well as our operations. Further, his previous role as our Chief Financial Officer and prior professional experiences provide him with corporate finance and accounting expertise.

Jeffrey J. Kyle became our Chief Financial Officer on December 8, 2008. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Kyle served as Chief Financial Officer (from 2007 to 2008) and Vice President of Operations, Silicon Power Systems (from 2003 to 2006) of Power-One, Inc., a publicly traded global electronics manufacturer specializing in power conversion and control products. Prior to that, Mr. Kyle served Vice President of Operations (from 2001 to 2002) and Vice President of Materials/Director of Materials (from 1998 to 2001) of SanDisk Corporation. Mr. Kyle has extensive experience in corporate finance, accounting and operations.

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Company since 1975. Mr. Neely has extensive experience in management of global operations, strategic planning and sales and marketing. Mr. Neely retired from his position as an officer of the Company on March 31, 2010.

George G. Uram currently holds the position of Vice President, Industry & Regulatory Affairs. Previously Mr. Uram served as Vice President, Electric Metering & AMI in July of 2006. Mr. Uram held positions as Vice President, Energy; Vice President, Marketing and Sales; and Director, Business Development of our Company from 1999 to 2006. Prior to joining our Company, he held various managerial positions in nuclear power, power generation and environmental services for Westinghouse Electric and successor companies. Mr. Uram has extensive experience in regulatory matters, strategic planning and sales and marketing.

José Hernandez became our Executive Vice President, Global Water & Heat in January 2008. Prior to this position, Mr. Hernandez served since November 2005 as our Vice President Water & Heat Metering Systems for Europe, Central and South America, Africa and Asia Pacific. He served as Vice President of Central and South America from December 2004 to November 2005. Mr. Hernandez served as General Manager for both Saint-Gobain Industrial Superabrasives Europe / Asia and Saint-Gobain Diamantwerkzeuge GmbH and CoKG from February 2002 to November 2004. He also acted as Country Manager Germany, Austria and Switzerland for Saint-Gobain Abrasives. Mr. Hernandez also served as Executive Director of Central and South America for Invensys Metering Systems from January 2000 to January 2002. Mr. Hernandez has extensive experience in international operations, strategic planning and sales and marketing.

William T. Yeates currently holds the position of Executive Vice President, Conservation Solutions. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Yeates served as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors of Power-One, Inc. Mr. Yeates initially joined Power-One, Inc. in 2000 as its Chief Operating Officer following a 15-year career with AT&T and Lucent Technologies. While with Lucent Technologies, Mr. Yeates held positions as Vice President and General Manager of the Titania Division and as a Regional Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Yeates has extensive experience in design engineering and has previously held key positions in product development, marketing, strategy, domestic and international sales, manufacturing and business management.

Colin Flannery became our Secretary in March 2007 and also serves as Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Flannery served as Vice President, Legal of Atos Orgin, a worldwide IT services corporation, from January 2004 to January 2007. From December 2001 to January 2004, Mr. Flannery was General Counsel, Schlumberger IT Services, Electricity Metering and Automatic Metering Reading, North and South America. Mr. Flannery has extensive legal experience with respect to growing organizations and provides valuable insights on public policy issues facing the Company.

Daniel W. Harness retired as the Chief Executive Officer & President of the Company and was appointed as the non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company on April 24, 2008. Mr. Harness continues to provide services to the Company in a consulting capacity pursuant to the terms of his consulting agreement. He became our Chief Executive Officer & President in April 2001 and became a director upon completion of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. Mr. Harness was President of Metering Systems North America from 2000 to 2001 and President of Sensus Technologies from 1990 to 2000. Mr. Harness has comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the Company’s operations as well as executive experience. He also has extensive industry experience, which makes him valuable as a director of the Company.

Jonathan F. Boucher became a director and unpaid, nominal Vice President upon completion of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. Since 1983, Mr. Boucher has been a Member and Managing Principal of The Jordan Company, L.P., a private merchant banking firm and its predecessors. Since 2002, Mr. Boucher has been a Member of Resolute Fund Partners, LLC, the general partner of The Resolute Fund L.P. Mr. Boucher is also a director of other privately held companies. He also served as a director of W-H Energy Services, Inc. until May 2005. Mr. Boucher has extensive experience in management of operations, strategic planning, corporate governance, accounting, finance and knowledge of the marketplace.

 

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John W. Jordan II became a director upon completion of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. Since 1982, Mr. Jordan has been a Member and Managing Principal of The Jordan Company, L.P., a private merchant banking firm and its predecessors. Since 2002, Mr. Jordan has been a Managing Member of Resolute Fund Partners, LLC, the general partner of The Resolute Fund L.P. Mr. Jordan is also a director of various other privately held companies. Mr. Jordan is a director of TAL International Group, Inc. and serves on the nominating and governance committee of its board of directors. He also serves on the board of directors of International Mining & Machinery, Ltd., a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mr. Jordan has extensive experience in management of operations, corporate governance and strategic planning.

David W. Zalaznick became a director upon completion of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. Since 1982, Mr. Zalaznick has been a Member and Managing Principal of The Jordan Company, L.P., a private merchant banking firm, and its predecessors. Since 2002, Mr. Zalaznick has been a Managing Member of Resolute Fund Partners, LLC, the general partner of The Resolute Fund L.P. Mr. Zalaznick is also a director of various other privately held companies. Mr. Zalaznick is a director of TAL International Group, Inc. and serves on the compensation and executive committees of its board of directors. Mr. Zalaznick previously served on the board of directors of Maria Christina, Inc. While a director of Maria Christina, Inc., Mr. Zalaznick served on the compensation and executive committees of its board of directors. Mr. Zalaznick has extensive experience in management of operations, corporate governance and strategic planning.

Thomas H. Quinn became a director upon completion of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. Since 2002, Mr. Quinn has been a Member and Managing Principal of The Jordan Company, L.P., a private merchant banking firm, and since 1988, he has been President and Chief Operating Officer of Jordan Industries, Inc., a diversified industrial company. Mr. Quinn is also a director of other privately held companies. Mr. Quinn also serves on the board of directors of International Mining & Machinery, Ltd., a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mr. Quinn was a director and Chief Executive Officer of Fannie May Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary, Archibald Candy Corp., within two years of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing during June 2002. He was also an Executive Officer of the Sweet Factory subsidiary of Fannie May Holdings, Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy during 2001. Mr. Quinn has extensive experience in operations management, strategic planning, corporate governance, finance, accounting and knowledge of the marketplace.

Gerald J. Cardinale became a director upon completion of the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. Since 2002, Mr. Cardinale has been a Managing Director of the Principal Investment Area of Goldman, Sachs & Co. He joined Goldman, Sachs & Co. in 1992. Mr. Cardinale also serves on the board of directors of Alliance Films Holdings Inc., including as a member of the compensation committee of its board of directors, Cequel Communications, LLC, Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., CSI Entertainment, CW Media Holdings, Inc., Global Tel*Link Corporation, Griffon Corporation, Guthy-Renker Holdings, LLC, Legends Hospitality Holding Company, LLC, including as a member of the compensation committee of its board of directors, and Yankees Entertainment & Sports Networks, LLC. Mr. Cardinale has extensive experience in corporate finance, corporate governance and accounting.

Bryan Kelln has been a director since February 10, 2004. Mr. Kelln currently serves as Principal & President—Portfolio Operations, of Platinum Equity. From July 2005 through July 2008, Mr. Kelln served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Nortek, Inc. From June 2002 through May 2005, Mr. Kelln acted as a consultant of The Jordan Company, L.P., a private merchant banking firm. From January 2000 until June 2002, Mr. Kelln was President and Chief Executive Officer of Rock Shox, Inc., a global bicycle industry supplier. Prior to that time, Mr. Kelln served as a Senior Vice President and General Manager of the telecommunications and utilities businesses of General Cable Corporation. Mr. Kelln has extensive experience in management of operations, strategic planning and knowledge of the marketplace.

J. Jack Watson has been a director since February 10, 2004. Mr. Watson was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of NEWFLO Corporation, a manufacturer of pumps, valves and meters, from 1987 until his retirement in 1996. Mr. Watson has also served as a director of W-H Energy Services and various other

 

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privately held companies. Mr. Watson has extensive experience in executive management of global operations, corporate finance, accounting, strategic planning and sales and marketing.

H. Russel Lemcke has been a director since February 10, 2004. Since 1989, Mr. Lemcke has been President of H. Russel Lemcke Group, Inc., a private consulting business. In 2008, Mr. Lemcke retired as a director of Graham Corporation. Mr. Lemcke has extensive experience in management of operations, corporate finance, accounting and strategic planning.

Nicole V. Agnew has been a director since March 16, 2007. Ms. Agnew is a Vice President in the Principal Investment Area of Goldman, Sachs & Co. Ms. Agnew joined Goldman, Sachs as an Associate in 2005. Prior to that time, from 2003 to 2005, Ms. Agnew was an Associate at Onex Corporation, a large Canadian company with operations in the services, manufacturing and technology industries. From 1999 to 2003, Ms. Agnew was employed at Merrill Lynch in New York in the investment banking division. Ms. Agnew has extensive experience in corporate finance, accounting, and operations.

Eugene R. McGrath has been a director since January 4, 2010. Mr. McGrath is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Edison, Inc. and also previously served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Edison Inc. of New York. Mr. McGrath has been a trustee of Consolidated Edison of New York since 1987, a director of Consolidated Edison since October 1997 and Chairman of the Board of Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. from July 1999 through September 2005. During the past five years, he served as a director or trustee of Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Service Limited, GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Schering-Plough Corporation. Mr. McGrath has extensive experience in executive management of operations, corporate governance, strategic planning and knowledge of the marketplace.

Louis D’Ambrosio has been a director since January 15, 2010. Mr. D’Ambrosio is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Avaya. He led Avaya in becoming a technology and market share leader in the communications industry. Before being appointed Chief Executive Officer of Avaya, Mr. D’Ambrosio was president of Avaya’s Global Sales and Marketing. Mr. D’Ambrosio also spent 16 years at IBM in senior executive roles in global services, software, and sales and marketing. Mr. D’Ambrosio has extensive experience in executive management of operations, corporate governance, strategic planning and sales and marketing.

Board of Directors

As of March 31, 2010 our Board of Directors consisted of thirteen directors. Our Board of Directors appoints our executive officers, directs the management of our business and affairs and conducts its business through meetings of the Board of Directors and two standing committees, the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee. In addition, from time to time, other committees may be established under the direction of the board when necessary to address specific issues. Our Audit Committee consists of Jonathan F. Boucher, Thomas H. Quinn, J. Jack Watson and H. Russel Lemcke. The Board of Directors has reviewed the qualifications and backgrounds of the members of the Audit Committee, and although it has not made a determination as to whether any one individual member of the Audit Committee would qualify as a financial expert, it has determined that each of its members is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements and has substantial business experience that results in such member’s financial sophistication. As a result, the Board of Directors has determined that the combined qualifications and experience of the Audit Committee members, when taken together, give the Audit Committee the financial expertise necessary to discharge its responsibilities. Our Compensation Committee consists of Thomas H. Quinn, Jonathan F. Boucher, Nicole V. Agnew and H. Russel Lemcke.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer and our principal accounting officer. We hereby undertake to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics, provided that such request is sent in writing to Colin Flannery, Sensus USA Inc., 8601 Six Forks Road, Suite 700, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615.

 

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

This section provides information regarding the compensation program for all individuals who served as our principal executive officer during fiscal 2010, all individuals who served as our principal financial officer during fiscal 2010 and the three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive and principal financial officers, which we refer to as the “named executive officers” or “NEOs.” It includes information regarding, among other things, the overall objectives of the Company’s compensation program and each element of compensation that the Company provides. This discussion is intended to put into context the information in the tables that follow, each of which contains detailed information on the compensation granted, earned or paid to our NEOs during fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Overview of Compensation Program

The Compensation Committee (for purposes of this analysis, the “Committee” or “Compensation Committee”) of the Board of Directors has responsibility for establishing, implementing and continually monitoring adherence with the Company’s compensation philosophy. The Committee ensures that the total compensation paid to our executive officers is fair, reasonable and competitive. Generally, the types of compensation and benefits provided to our executive officers are similar to those provided to other management employees.

The individuals who served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) during fiscal 2010, as well as the other NEOs included in the Summary Compensation Table, are listed below:

Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer & President

Jeffrey J. Kyle, Chief Financial Officer

Colin Flannery, Vice President and General Counsel

José Hernandez, Executive Vice President, Global Water & Heat

William T. Yeates, Executive Vice President, Conservation Solutions

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

The Committee believes that the most effective executive compensation program is one that is designed to reward the achievement of specific annual, long-term and strategic goals by the Company, and which aligns executives’ interests with those of the stakeholders by rewarding performance above established goals, with the ultimate objective of improving stakeholder value. The Committee evaluates both performance and compensation to ensure that the Company maintains its ability to attract and retain superior employees in key positions and that compensation provided to key employees remains competitive relative to the compensation paid to similarly situated executives of our peer companies. To that end, the Committee believes executive compensation programs provided by the Company to its executives, including the NEOs, should include cash, other benefits and long-term incentive compensation. Such compensation programs are designed to attract and retain qualified executive officers, as well as to motivate and reward performance.

The Committee believes that compensation to executive officers should be aligned closely with the Company’s performance on both a short-term and long-term basis. As a result, a significant amount of compensation to each executive officer is “at risk” and tied directly to the attainment of financial performance goals. The executive compensation program is also designed to incentivize continuous improvements in financial performance by providing enhanced compensation as results improve and exceed budgeted levels. While a significant amount of compensation to the Company’s executive officers is performance-based, the Committee also believes it prudent to provide competitive base salaries and other benefits to attract and retain the management talent necessary to achieve and exceed our strategic long-term objectives.

 

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Setting Executive Compensation

Based on the foregoing objectives, the Committee has structured the Company’s annual cash and long-term incentive executive compensation to motivate executives to achieve and exceed the business goals of the Company and reward the executives for achieving and exceeding such goals. The short-term and long-term goals of the Company are established through discussions among the Board of Directors and senior management and are based on the Company’s a) mission statement to continue to be the leading provider of innovative technology solutions that enable the conservation of water and energy and b) recent historical and prospective business trends. In addition, since the Company competes with many larger companies for top executive-level talent, the Committee generally sets compensation for the executive officers to reflect the current competitive environment. Variations occur as dictated by the experience level of the individual and market factors.

The Company’s human resources department supports the Committee by analyzing and providing current Radford Executive Surveys to the Committee, CEO and CFO. This survey contains relevant market data and alternatives to consider in making compensation decisions for executive officers. The survey presents comparative data of other companies with similar revenue levels and in a broad spectrum of industries. The most recent survey includes 692 companies. The Committee evaluates this material, among other factors, in determining appropriate levels of compensation for the Company’s executive officers.

Role of Executive Officers in Compensation Decisions

The Committee makes all compensation decisions for the CEO and CFO. Decisions with respect to the CFO are made based upon the recommendations of the Company’s CEO. Decisions regarding the compensation of other executive officers are made by the CEO and CFO, subject to the approval of the Committee. The Committee is also responsible for approving any employment agreement, severance or retirement arrangement, change-in-control agreement or provisions, and any special or supplemental benefits for the CEO, CFO and each executive officer.

The CEO and CFO, whose performance is reviewed by the Committee, annually review the performance of each executive officer. The conclusions reached and recommendations based on these reviews with respect to salary adjustments are presented to the Committee. The Committee can exercise its discretion in modifying any recommended adjustments to executives’ salaries.

2010 Executive Compensation Components

For fiscal 2010, the principal components of compensation for NEOs were:

 

   

base salary;

 

   

performance-based incentive compensation;

 

   

long-term incentive compensation;

 

   

welfare and retirement benefits;

 

   

severance compensation; and

 

   

perquisites and other personal benefits.

Base salary

The Company provides NEOs with base salary to compensate them for services rendered during the fiscal year. Base salary is designed to reflect individual duties, responsibilities, scope of control and accountability for each position. Base salary for NEOs is determined based on each executive’s position and responsibility by using market data and by evaluating the executive’s individual performance. For Messrs. Mainz, Kyle, Hernandez and Yeates, a minimum level of salary is specified in their respective employment agreements, as discussed in greater detail below. Otherwise, the Committee is free to set salaries for NEOs at levels that it deems appropriate.

 

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During its review of base salaries for executives, the Committee primarily considers current market survey data provided by the human resources department; internal reviews of the executive’s compensation, both individually and relative to other executive officers; and individual performance of the executive. Salary levels are typically considered annually as part of the Company’s performance review process, as well as upon promotion or other change in job responsibility. Merit-based salary increases for the CEO and CFO are based on the Committee’s assessment of the individual’s performance and the CEO’s recommendation with respect to the CFO, while such increases for the other executive officers are made by the CEO and CFO, subject to the Committee’s approval, based on individual performance.

Base salary is a critical component of total compensation; it serves as the foundation for incentives, linking performance to pay. The Company believes a competitive base salary is important to attract and retain qualified executive officers.

Performance-based incentive compensation

We have adopted a Management Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”) that provides officers and directors with an incentive to achieve and exceed key business objectives. The Incentive Plan allows our key officers to earn performance-based compensation in addition to their annual base salary. Under the Incentive Plan, each participating officer is eligible to receive a performance incentive for each incentive period based on a stated percentage of the officer’s base pay if our financial performance is equal to or greater than certain stated financial and other performance targets, as discussed in greater detail below. The Incentive Plan’s objectives are to provide:

 

   

an incentive system that encourages participants to achieve and exceed Sensus and business unit, region and sub-region financially defined business objectives;

 

   

participants with an opportunity to earn incentive compensation based upon performance of the business in total or the business unit, region and sub-region;

 

   

focused attention on the most important measures of business success; and

 

   

competitive compensation to attract and retain key employees.

The Incentive Plan is a key component of our overall compensation package paid to executives. It signals the Company’s objectives and performance expectations for each quarter of the fiscal year and focuses executives on achieving and exceeding current objectives, which are necessary to obtain longer-term goals. The Incentive Plan also establishes appropriate performance as well as quarterly and annual incentive relationships and rewards participants for actual performance.

An Incentive Plan year commences on the first day of a fiscal year and ends on the last day of the fiscal year. Participation in the Incentive Plan is at the discretion of the Committee and is determined by level of management. The intent is that those who participate are management level employees, whose decisions and performance impact the Company’s results. The Committee is also responsible for addressing any questions or disputes concerning the Incentive Plan rules, interpretation of the rules or any other issues pertaining to the Incentive Plan.

The calculation of an individual’s actual incentive payment target is based on his or her salary effective April 1 of each year. When a promotion occurs during the Incentive Plan year and during a quarter, the old salary level and incentive target objectives do not change until the applicable quarter is completed. Unless the promotion is effective the first day of the quarter, the new salary level and incentive target objectives take effect at the beginning of the first full quarter following the promotion. Any alternative basis for calculation must be agreed on appointment and approved by the Committee depending on reporting level.

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approval of the Committee. The impact of any “windfall” (nonrecurring financial adjustments), either adverse or positive, is excluded from the calculations and the Committee’s decision as to “windfall” is final. Any foreign exchange translation or transaction impact, positive or adverse versus budgeted foreign exchange rates, is excluded. The business objectives will be adjusted for acquisitions or disposals as approved by the Committee (unless included in the budget). The participant is liable for any personal tax due or other statutory payments due on any part of the incentive. Incentive payments are treated for pensionable purposes in line with the Incentive Plan’s rules.

Participants are divided into three categories under the Incentive Plan: headquarters participants, business unit only participants and business unit region or sub-region participants. Headquarters participants are those not tied to any one specific business unit, region or sub-region within the Company. Incentive payments for headquarters participants are based strictly on the performance of the Company. Business unit only participants are those with specific responsibilities within a business unit of the Company for which performance can be specifically measured against specified objectives. Management adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow (each as defined in the footnotes to the table below) are based on performance at the business unit level for those not measured on the headquarters plan. Business unit region or sub-region participants are those with specific responsibilities within a region or sub-region within a business unit of the Company for which performance can be specifically measured against specified objectives. Management adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow are based on performance at a combination of both the business unit and either the region’s or sub-region’s levels for those not measured on the headquarters plan or business unit only plan.

Business units for purposes of the Incentive Plan are defined as:

 

   

Conservation Solutions

 

   

Global Gas

 

   

Global Water & Heat

 

   

Sensus Precision Die Casting

 

   

Smith-Blair Inc.

Business unit regions or sub-regions for the purpose of the Incentive Plan are defined as:

 

   

Global Gas Regions

 

   

Asia-Pacific Region

 

   

North American Region

 

   

Global Water & Heat Regions and Sub-Regions

 

   

North America

 

   

Europe Middle-East Africa & South America (EMEAS)

 

   

EMEAS Sub-Regions

 

   

Chile

 

   

Czech Republic

 

   

France

 

   

Germany

 

   

Hannover

 

   

Ludwigshafen

 

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Service Group

 

   

Slovakia

 

   

South Africa

 

   

Spain

 

   

Sensus Precision Die Casting

 

   

Asia-Pacific Region

 

   

North American Region

Target objectives are determined on an individual basis via discussions with the Board of Directors and senior management and communicated to participants early in the Incentive Plan year. In determining target objectives, the Board of Directors and senior management consider recent historical and prospective business trends, existing contracts and prevailing market conditions. The target objectives are adjusted for acquisitions or disposals as approved by the Committee, unless included in the budget.

If 90% of the target is achieved, a 10% threshold award payment is made. If the target objective is met, a full award payment is received. If the target objective is exceeded, additional award payments are granted. The maximum award payment is uncapped. Payments for performance between the threshold award payment and the full award payment are pro rated on a straight-line basis at a rate of 10% to 100%. Additional award payments for performance in excess of the target are pro rated at a rate equivalent to 150% for results at 110% of the target, 200% for results at 120% of the target and so on.

The annual incentive is based on a quarterly earned mechanism that allows for a maximum earned quarterly amount of 100% for reaching or exceeding each quarter’s targets. A participant will not earn a quarterly amount for a target if performance is less than 90% of that quarter’s target. Each quarterly incentive earned will be banked until the end of the fiscal year. For headquarters participants, if the full-year actual management adjusted EBITDA is less than 90% of the full-year target management adjusted EBITDA, then the banked quarterly incentive payment for both management adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow are eliminated. For business unit only participants and business unit region or sub-region participants, if the full-year actual management adjusted EBITDA is not the greater of prior year’s actual management adjusted EBITDA or 85% of the current year’s full-year target management adjusted EBITDA for an individual business unit, region or sub-region, then the banked quarterly incentive payment for both management adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow for an individual business unit, region or sub-region will be eliminated. Depending on performance, it is possible for a business unit to qualify for a payment and individual regions and sub-regions within the business unit to fail to qualify. It is also possible that a business unit fails to qualify for a payment but individual regions and sub-regions could still qualify.

The minimum year-end payout is based on the banked incentive earned by adding the four quarters together. If the total fiscal year-end results would result in an annual incentive payment that is less than the total of the four quarterly incentives earned, then participants receive the total of the four quarterly incentives earned as their annual incentive payout. The maximum year-end payout is based on total fiscal year-end results that exceed the target level of 100% and are uncapped, provided the fiscal year-end payout is higher than the total of the four quarterly incentives earned.

The performance measures and weightings under the Incentive Plan are outlined in the table below. Actual targets will vary between headquarters participants, business unit only participants and business unit region or sub-region participants based upon the factors discussed above.

 

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Headquarters & Business Unit Only Objectives

 

Scorecard

($000s)

    Quarterly Incentive   Full Year Incentive  
Measurement   Weighting     Quarterly
Percent
of Target
Achieved
    Target
Quarterly
Earned
Payment
    FY Q1
Target
  FY Q2
Target
  FY Q3
Target
  FY Q4
Target
  Full Year
Percent of
Target
Achieved
    Full
Year
Target
Payment
    Full Year
Target
 

Management
Adjusted
EBITDA (1)

    70%       

 

>100%

90%

  

  

   

 

100%

10%

  

  

  Target

90%

  Target

90%

  Target

90%

  Target

90%

   

 

 

 

120%+

110%

100%

90%

  

  

  

  

   

 

 

 

200%+

150%

100%

10%

  

  

  

  

   

 

 

 

120%+

110%

Target

90%

  

  

  

  

Operating Cash
Flow (2)

    30%       

 

>100%

90%

  

  

   

 

100%

10%

  

  

  Target

90%

  Target

90%

  Target

90%

  Target

90%

   

 

 

 

120%+

110%

100%

90%

  

  

  

  

   

 

 

 

200%+

150%

100%

10%

  

  

  

  

   

 

 

 

120%+

110%

Target

90%

  

  

  

  

 

(1) Management adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for restructuring expense, management fees and other non-recurring items, including the add-back of deferred revenue and incremental direct costs related to long-term AMI contracts.
(2) Operating cash flow is defined as the cash flow from management adjusted EBITDA adjusted for restructuring expense, net of capital expenditures and movements in trade working capital, other current assets, other payables and accruals (including restructuring accruals).

Region and Sub-Region Objectives

 

Scorecard

($000s)

    Quarterly Incentive   Full Year Incentive  
Measurement   Weighting     Quarterly
Percent
of Target
Achieved
    Target
Quarterly
Earned
Payment
    FY Q1
Target
  FY Q2
Target
  FY Q3
Target
  FY Q4
Target
  Full Year
Percent of
Target
Achieved
    Full
Year
Target
Payment
    Full Year
Target
 

Business Unit
EBITDA (1)
Target

    35%       
 
>100%
90%
  
  
   
 
100%
10%
  
  
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
   
 
 
 
120%+
110%
100%
90%
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
200%+
150%
100%
10%
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
120%+
110%
Target
90%
  
  
  
  

Business Unit
Operating
Cash Flow (2)
Target

    15%       
 
>100%
90%
  
  
   
 
100%
10%
  
  
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
   

 
 
 

120%+

110%
100%
90%

  

  
  
  

   

 
 
 

200%+

150%
100%
10%

  

  
  
  

   

 
 
 

120%+

110%
Target
90%

  

  
  
  

Region or Sub-Region EBITDA (1) Target

    50%       
 
>100%
90%
  
  
   
 
100%
10%
  
  
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
  Target
90%
   
 
 
 
120%+
110%
100%
90%
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
200%+
150%
100%
10%
  
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
120%+
110%
Target
90%
  
  
  
  

 

(1) Management adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for restructuring expense, management fees and other non-recurring items, including the add-back of deferred revenue and incremental direct costs related to long-term AMI contracts.
(2) Operating cash flow is defined as the cash flow from management adjusted EBITDA adjusted for restructuring expense, net of capital expenditures and movements in trade working capital, other current assets, other payables and accruals (including restructuring accruals).

Long-term incentive compensation

The Company’s parent, Bermuda 1, maintains a restricted share plan (the “Restricted Share Plan”) that provides for the award of restricted Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 and a stock option plan (the “Stock Option Plan”) that provides for the award of options to purchase Class B common shares of Bermuda 1, in each case to employees,

 

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officers, directors and consultants of the Company. The Restricted Share Plan and the Stock Option Plan are administered by the Committee.

The Restricted Share Plan and the Stock Option Plan are designed to attract and retain qualified employees, officers and directors; motivate participants to achieve and exceed long-term goals; provide incentive compensation opportunities that are competitive with those of other companies; and focus participants on creating value for stakeholders. The Company views the Restricted Share Plan and the Stock Option Plan, along with the other elements of the Company’s executive compensation program, as a reinforcement of our objective to link stakeholder interest to that of our executives.

Bermuda 1 common shares awarded under the Restricted Share Plan and the Stock Option Plan are generally subject to restrictions on transfer, repurchase rights and other limitations as set forth in the management subscription and shareholders’ agreement. The restricted common shares awarded under the Restricted Share Plan and the options awarded under the Stock Option Plan are service time vested over five years from the date of grant, provided that no vesting occurs prior to the second anniversary of the date of grant. The options to acquire common shares awarded under the Stock Option Plan have exercise prices that are determined by the Committee at the time of grant. The vesting of the restricted common shares under the Restricted Share Plan and the options to acquire common shares under the Stock Option Plan may accelerate upon the occurrence of certain stated liquidity events.

The maximum number of Bermuda 1 Class B common shares that are issuable under the Restricted Share Plan is 2,000,000 and the maximum number of Bermuda 1 Class B common shares available for grants under the Stock Option Plan is 2,000,000, subject in both cases to adjustment for changes in the capital structure such as share dividends, share splits, mergers, amalgamations and reorganizations of Bermuda 1.

The number of restricted common shares to be awarded under the Restricted Share Plan and the number of stock options awarded under the Stock Option Plan is determined by the Committee or, in the case of an award to a director under the Restricted Share Plan, the entire Board of Directors. The members of the Committee are not eligible to receive awards under the Stock Option Plan. Awards to executive officers are determined by the same process used to assess other elements of compensation. Namely, the Committee determines the number of shares awarded to the CEO and CFO, and the CEO and CFO determine the number of shares awarded to the other executive officers, subject to the Committee’s approval. In determining awards, the Committee, CEO and CFO take into consideration individual duties, present and potential contribution to the Company’s success, responsibilities, scope of control and accountability for each position.

In March and December 2004, Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez were issued 140,000 and 10,000 restricted Class B common shares of Bermuda 1, respectively, pursuant to restricted share agreements under the Restricted Share Plan. At the time of issuance, the Board of Directors determined that the fair market value of the restricted Class B common shares was equal to the par value thereof, or $.01 per share, due to the lack of a public market for Bermuda 1’s common shares, their illiquidity and their subordinated position within the capital structure of Bermuda 1. Each NEO paid $.01 per share for the restricted Class B common shares issued to him.

In July 2007, Mr. Flannery received a grant of options in the amount of 40,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. In April 2008, Mr. Hernandez received a grant of options in the amount of 50,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. In July 2008, Mr. Yeates received a grant of options in the amount of 50,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. All of these options have an exercise price of $5.50 per share and were made in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Option Plan.

In November 2008, Messrs. Mainz, Flannery and Hernandez received grants of options in the amount of 40,000, 20,000 and 15,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1, respectively, under the Stock Option Plan. In December 2008, Mr. Kyle received a grant of options in the amount of 50,000 shares of Bermuda 1

 

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Class B common stock. In August 2009, Mr. Yeates received a grant of options in the amount of 25,000 shares of Bermuda 1 Class B common stock. In January 2010, Mr. Kyle received a grant of options in the amount of 25,000 shares of Bermuda 1 Class B common stock. All of these options have an exercise price of $6.00 per share and were made in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Option Plan.

Compensation expense related to the Stock Option Plan totaled approximately $85,000 for fiscal 2010.

Welfare and retirement benefits

All executive officers, including NEOs, are eligible for welfare benefits from the Company including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and short-term and long-term disability. Executives participate in these plans on the same basis and subject to the same costs, terms and conditions as other salaried employees at their assigned location.

Welfare and retirement benefit programs are in place to provide benefits that are competitive and in line with industry and geographical standards, which, along with the other components of the Company’s executive compensation program, allow the Company to attract and retain key executives.

Additionally, the Company sponsors certain defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Certain employees of the Company, including Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez, participated during fiscal 2010 in the Sensus German Management Pension Program (the “German Pension”), which is a defined benefit pension plan. The Company maintains this plan that resulted from the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems. Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez are eligible to participate in such plan under German law. Retirement benefits under the plan are computed on the basis of the employee’s final annual salary and incentive multiplied by a percentage based on years of service. Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez participate in this plan on the same basis and subject to the same costs, terms and conditions as other employees in Germany.

Also, certain employees of the Company, including Messrs. Mainz, Kyle, Flannery and Yeates, participated in the Sensus USA Inc. 401(k) Plan during fiscal 2010. In calendar years 2008 and 2009, the Company contributed $0.50 for every $1.00 of employee contributions up to a maximum of 4% of the employees’ pensionable earnings. As of calendar year 2010, the Company contributes $1.00 for every $1.00 of the first 3% that an employee contributes and $0.50 for every $1.00 of employee contributions of the next 2% that the employee contributes up to a maximum of 4% of the employee’s pensionable earnings. Further, in fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the Company contributed 4.2% of all eligible employees’ pensionable earnings , subject to IRS limits, for calendar years 2007 and 2008 to their 401(k) account and in fiscal 2010, the Company contributed 3% of all eligible employees’ pensionable earnings, subject to IRS limits, for calendar year 2009 to their 401(k) account Such contributions are made in lieu of the pension benefits provided prior to the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems and approximate the amount of previous benefits received. In fiscal year 2011, there will be a new discretionary contribution scheme that will be linked to the performance of the Company. The first such contribution will be made following the completion of the Company’s 2011 fiscal year (no contribution will be made at end of calendar year 2010) and will depend upon the Company achieving its management adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow targets. The exact amount of the contribution each fiscal year will be determined by the Compensation Committee.

Pensionable earnings consist of base salary, including overtime and performance-based incentive compensation. Messrs. Mainz, Kyle, Flannery and Yeates participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan on the same basis and subject to the same costs, terms and conditions as other salaried employees in the United States. On January 1, 2007, the Company amended its 401(k) Plan such that any employee who participates in a foreign pension plan is not eligible to receive the Company contribution of 3%. Thus, Mr. Mainz, due to his participation in the German Pension, was not eligible for the 3% Company contribution in fiscal 2010.

 

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Severance compensation

The Company’s salaried severance compensation policy (the “Severance Policy”) for its U.S. salaried employees establishes the basic requirements and guidelines concerning severance compensation in lieu of notice to salaried employees whose employment is terminated for reasons other than misconduct or poor work performance, except where different treatment is required by an employment contract. See “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control.” The purpose of the Severance Policy is to provide eligible terminated employees with compensation for a reasonable time during which they can seek other employment. Pursuant to the Severance Policy, eligible employees will receive one week’s salary for each year of service with a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of 26 weeks salary.

Severance compensation may be paid in a lump sum or periodically in accordance with the employee’s payroll period. If the latter is used, the balance of any severance compensation will be paid in a lump sum upon notification of the individual’s employment elsewhere. Any severance compensation shall be in addition to any unpaid accrued vacation to which the employee may be entitled at the time of separation. Certain insurance benefits such as medical, dental and vision coverage may also continue during the severance period, as long as subsidized employee premiums are paid. All other insurance benefits cease immediately upon termination.

No severance payments will be granted to any employee whose termination results from voluntary resignation, from misconduct or from poor work performance (e.g., disciplinary discharge) or to any employee who has declined a comparable position offered in the Company. To qualify for severance payments, eligible employees who have been notified of their pending release must work up to the scheduled termination date if required to do so. Additionally, no severance will be paid for any period of time after an employee’s regular normal retirement date. Finally, when the Company sells, divests or transfers an existing operation or subsidiary and the employee engaged in such operation or subsidiary is offered continued employment or employment with the new employer or owner, no severance compensation will be paid. Refusal of employment will be considered a voluntary resignation.

The Company’s severance compensation benefit, along with the other elements of executive compensation, is designed to provide competitive executive compensation and to attract and retain qualified executive officers.

Perquisites and other personal benefits

The Company provides minimal perquisites to its executive officers that are otherwise not offered to other employees. Under the Company’s U.S. Vehicle Fleet Policy, each NEO receives a company-leased or rented vehicle for both business use and, subject to certain restrictions, personal use. The Company’s vehicle policy is in place to provide competitive benefits aimed at attracting and retaining qualified executive officers. This policy applies to all of the Company’s U.S. employees, including the NEOs. Participation eligibility under this policy for non-executive employees of the Company is determined based upon the employee’s need, job title and scope of responsibility, as determined by the Company’s vice president of human resources and approved by the Company. Participation level and vehicle eligibility under this policy for executive employees of the Company are determined based upon the executive’s title, reporting level and scope of responsibility, as determined by the Company’s vice president of human resources and approved by the Company. The Company’s executive employees may chose a vehicle with a purchase price of no more than $35,000, other than the CEO and CFO, who may chose a vehicle with a purchase price of no more than $50,000. Under the policy, the Company is responsible for providing insurance coverage for each vehicle and for paying for routine maintenance, repairs and operating costs that are incurred during business use. With respect to those NEOs who have employment agreements, this benefit was determined through negotiations with the Company and the executive on an arm’s length basis.

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because in many cases they make the executive officers more efficient and effective and are, as a result, a benefit to the Company and its stakeholders. These perquisites and other personal benefits, along with the other elements of the Company’s executive compensation, are designed to provide competitive executive compensation and to attract and retain qualified executives.

Employment Agreements

Peter Mainz

Effective as of December 17, 2003, Mr. Mainz entered into an employment agreement with the Company. The agreement had an initial term of three years and is extended automatically for successive one-year periods unless either party delivers notice within specified notice periods. The employment agreement provided for an initial annual base salary of $275,000. On April 24, 2008, Mr. Mainz was promoted to Chief Executive Officer & President of the Company and was named as a member of the Board of Directors.

The Committee determines on an annual basis whether Mr. Mainz’s base salary should be increased and, if so, the amount of such increase. For fiscal 2010, Mr. Mainz’s base salary was $431,062. In addition, under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Mainz is eligible to receive discretionary bonuses pursuant to the Incentive Plan of 50% of his base salary. Mr. Mainz received an incentive payment in fiscal 2010 of $123,357. With respect to the portion of Mr. Mainz’s compensation that was paid in euros, all dollar amounts provided above were determined based on the average exchange rate of euros to U.S. dollars for fiscal 2010, which was approximately€1.00/$1.41.

The Company is also obligated to provide Mr. Mainz with a company-leased vehicle for business and personal use, and he is entitled to participate in employee benefit plans, programs and other arrangements currently in effect. In addition, Mr. Mainz will be reimbursed for all reasonable travel, entertainment and other expenses incurred during performance of his duties in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy. The Company is also obligated to provide certain benefits to Mr. Mainz in relation to his status as an expatriate working in the United States, including economy-class airline tickets for Mr. Mainz and his family to visit Europe once annually, taxation support and visa assistance, and Mr. Mainz is entitled to continue to participate in his German retirement and social security plans. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Welfare and retirement benefits” above and “Pension Benefits” below. Lastly, Mr. Mainz is entitled to receive certain payments and benefits in the event of his termination and upon a change in control of the Company pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. See “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control.”

Jeffrey J. Kyle

Effective as of December 8, 2008, Mr. Kyle entered into an employment agreement with the Company. The agreement is terminable at will by either party. The employment agreement provided for an initial annual base salary of $275,000. The Committee determines on an annual basis, based on the recommendation of the CEO, whether Mr. Kyle’s base salary should be increased and, if so, the amount of such increase. For fiscal 2010, Mr. Kyle’s base salary was $278,754. In addition, under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Kyle is eligible to receive discretionary bonuses pursuant to the Incentive Plan of 40% of his base salary, subject to the performance and other conditions that the CEO determines on an annual basis, subject to the approval of the Committee. Mr. Kyle received a guaranteed incentive payment of $27,500 in fiscal year 2010 under the Incentive Plan based on the terms of his employment agreement.

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the Company’s expense reimbursement policy. Mr. Kyle is also entitled to reimbursement for certain expenses incurred in connection with his relocation to the Raleigh, North Carolina area, provided that Mr. Kyle will be obligated to pay back a pro-rata portion of these expenses to the Company under the terms of his relocation payback agreement if his employment is terminated before December 8, 2010. See “All Other Compensation.” Lastly, Mr. Kyle is entitled to receive certain payments and benefits in the event of his termination and upon a change in control of the Company pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. See “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control.”

José Hernandez

Effective as of December 1, 2004, Mr. Hernandez entered into an employment agreement with the Company, as amended on January 18, 2008. The agreement may be terminated by either party on June 30 or December 31 each year by providing twelve months’ prior notice. The employment agreement provided for an initial annual base salary of $260,850, subject to annual increases in the Committee’s discretion. For fiscal 2010, Mr. Hernandez’s base salary was $373,208. On January 31, 2008, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Hernandez to Vice President, Global Water & Heat, a newly formed business unit. In addition, under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Hernandez is eligible to receive discretionary bonuses pursuant to the Incentive Plan of 40% of his base salary. Mr. Hernandez did not receive an incentive in fiscal 2010. All dollar amounts provided above were determined based on the average exchange rate of euros to U.S. dollars for fiscal 2010, which was approximately €1.00/$1.41.

The Company is also obligated to provide Mr. Hernandez with a company-leased vehicle for business and personal use, and he is entitled to participate in all employee fringe benefit plans offered to our management level employees in Germany. In addition, Mr. Hernandez will be reimbursed for all reasonable travel, entertainment and other expenses incurred during performance of his duties in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy. The Company is also obligated to provide certain pension benefits to Mr. Hernandez. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Welfare and retirement benefits” above and “Pension Benefits” below. Lastly, Mr. Hernandez is entitled to receive certain payments and benefits in the event of his death or disability pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. See “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control.”

William T. Yeates

Effective as of July 1, 2008, Mr. Yeates entered into an employment agreement with the Company. The agreement is terminable at will by either party. The employment agreement provided for an initial annual base salary of $325,008. The Committee determines on an annual basis, based on the recommendation of the CEO, whether Mr. Yeates’ base salary should be increased and, if so, the amount of such increase. For fiscal 2010, Mr. Yeates’ base salary was $331,257. In addition, under the terms of the agreement, Mr. Yeates is eligible to receive discretionary bonuses pursuant to the Incentive Plan of 40% of his base salary, subject to the performance and other conditions that the CEO determines on an annual basis, subject to the approval of the Committee. Mr. Yeates received an incentive payment of $105,888 for fiscal 2010.

The Company is also obligated to provide Mr. Yeates with a company-leased vehicle for business and personal use, and he is entitled to participate in employee benefit plans, programs and other arrangements currently in effect. In addition, subject to the approval of the CEO, Mr. Yeates will be reimbursed for all reasonable travel, entertainment and other expenses incurred during performance of his duties in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy. Mr. Yeates was entitled to reimbursement for certain expenses incurred in connection with his relocation to the Raleigh, North Carolina area, provided that Mr. Yeates may be obligated to pay back a pro-rata portion of these expenses to the Company under the terms of his relocation payback agreement if his employment is terminated before July 1, 2010. See “All Other Compensation.” Lastly, Mr. Yeates is entitled to receive certain payments and benefits in the event of his termination and upon a change in control of the Company pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. See “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control.”

 

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Compensation Committee Report

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors oversees the Company’s compensation program on behalf of the Board of Directors. The Committee has reviewed and discussed with the Company’s management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. Based on such review and discussions, the Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC.

Compensation Committee

Thomas H. Quinn

Jonathan F. Boucher

Nicole Agnew

H. Russel Lemcke

 

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Summary Compensation Table

The following table provides information regarding the compensation of the Company’s CEO, CFO and our other NEOs, who were serving as such during and at the end of fiscal 2010. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

Name and Principal Position

  Fiscal
Year
    Salary
($)
    Bonus
($)
    Option
Awards
($)(1)
    Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(2)
    Change in
Pension Value
and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
    All Other
Compensation
($)(3)
    Total
($)
 

Peter Mainz (4),(5)

    2010        431,062        —          —          123,357        223,192        23,853        801,464   

Chief Executive Officer & President

    2009        402,111        —          17,947        —          44,424        27,152        491,634   
    2008        364,984        —          —          —          50,714        23,897        439,595   

Jeffrey J. Kyle (6)

    2010        278,754        —          33,500        27,500        —          194,964        534,718   

Chief Financial Officer

    2009        86,556        —          39,442        —          —          118,721        244,719   

Colin Flannery

    2010        272,502        —          —          55,158        —          25,030        352,690   

Vice President and General Counsel

    2009        266,877        —          8,973        —          —          28,478        304,328   
    2008        255,633        —          6,189        —          —          34,105        295,927   

José Hernandez (5),(7),(8)

    2010        373,208        —          —          —          181,819        15,840        570,867   

Executive Vice President, Global Water & Heat

    2009        336,804        —          12,191        128,302        (37,447     15,529        455,379   
    2008        369,865        38,652        —          125,202        98,320        33,799        665,838   

William T. Yeates (9)

    2010        331,257        —          11,217        105,888        —          17,393        465,755   

Executive Vice President, Conservation Solutions

    2009        243,756        —          39,217        —          —          314,523        597,496   

 

(1) Awards of stock options to purchase Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. For additional information on all assumptions made in the valuation of stock options, see Note 15 under “Notes of Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
(2) Awards under the Incentive Plan. Awards are made by May of the applicable fiscal year and paid by July of the next fiscal year.
(3) See “All Other Compensation” below for full details.
(4) With respect to the portion of Mr. Mainz’s compensation that was paid in euros, all dollar amounts provided in the table above for fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010 were determined based on the average exchange rate of euros to U.S. dollars during the applicable fiscal year, which was approximately €1.00/$1.41 for fiscal 2008, €1.00/$1.30 for fiscal 2009 and €1.00/$1.41 for fiscal 2010.
(5) The change in pension value for each of Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez for fiscal 2008 is based on pension values at March 31, 2007 of $270,393 and $167,124, respectively, and pension values at March 31, 2008 of $321,107 and $265,444, respectively. The change in pension value for each of Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez for fiscal 2009 is based on pension values at March 31, 2008 of $321,107 and $265,444, respectively, and pension values at March 31, 2009 of $365,531 and $227,997, respectively. The change in pension value for each of Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez for fiscal 2010 is based on pension values at March 31, 2009 of $365,531 and $227,997, respectively, and the amount disclosed in the Pension Benefits table below. The significant increase in the change in pension value for each of Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez in fiscal year 2010 resulted principally from changes in both the discount rate and the foreign exchange rate. See Note 12 under “Notes of Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
(6) On December 8, 2008, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Kyle to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective December 8, 2008. Because Mr. Kyle was hired in fiscal 2009, he did not receive any compensation from the Company in fiscal 2008.
(7) On January 31, 2008, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Hernandez to Vice President, Global Water & Heat, a newly formed business unit. In connection with his promotion, the Company approved a one-time bonus in fiscal 2008 for Mr. Hernandez in the amount of $38,652, as reflected in the table above.

 

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(8) With respect to the portion of Mr. Hernandez’s compensation that was paid in euros, all dollar amounts provided in the table above for fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010 were determined based on the average exchange rate of euros to U.S. dollars during the applicable fiscal year, which was approximately€1.00/$1.41 for fiscal 2008, €1.00/$1.30 for fiscal 2009 and €1.00/$1.41 for fiscal year 2010, except with respect to Mr. Hernandez’s one-time bonus in fiscal 2008, which was based on the exchange rate at the time of payment of €1.00/$1.49, Mr. Hernandez’s non-equity incentive plan award in fiscal 2008, which was based on the exchange rate at the time of payment of €1.00/$1.34, and Mr. Hernandez’s non-equity incentive plan award in fiscal 2009, which was based on the exchange rate at the time of payment of €1.00/$1.58.
(9) On July 1, 2008, the Company appointed Mr. Yeates to the position of Vice President, AMI & Electric. Because Mr. Yeates was hired in fiscal 2009, he did not receive any compensation from the Company in fiscal 2008.

All Other Compensation

The following table identifies all other compensation included in the Summary Compensation Table and consists of perquisites and other personal benefits afforded the NEOs. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

Name

  Fiscal
Year
    Company-
Leased
Vehicle
($)
    Tax
Preparation
Fee/Tax
Reimbursement
($)
    Relocation,
Rent &
Personal
Travel
($)
    Company
Match
Contributions
to 401(k)
Plans
($)
    Company 3.0%
& 4.2%
Contributions
to 401(k)
Plans
($)
    Pensionable
Earnings in
Excess of
IRS Limit
($)(1)
    Consulting
Payment
($)
    Total
($)
 

Peter Mainz (2),(3),(4)

    2010        6,301        2,150        6,388        9,014        —          —          —          23,853   
    2009        5,503        7,400        6,235        8,014        —          —          —          27,152   
    2008        4,665        2,150        8,682        8,400        —          —          —          23,897   

Jeffrey J. Kyle (5),(6)

    2010        10,133        —          168,787        8,694        7,350        —          —          194,964   
    2009        —          —          25,194        458        748        —          92,321        118,721   

Colin Flannery (7)

    2010        9,077        —          —          8,603        7,350        —          —          25,030   
    2009        9,482        —          —          7,872        9,660        1,464        —          28,478   
    2008        8,008        —          7,348        8,186        9,450        1,113        —          34,105   

José Hernandez (2),(8)

    2010        15,840        —          —          —          —          —          —          15,840   
    2009        15,529        —          —          —          —          —          —          15,529   
    2008        16,859        —          16,940        —          —          —          —          33,799   

William T. Yeates (9),(10)

    2010        2,236        —          —          7,807        7,350        —          —          17,393   
    2009        761        —          303,687        3,250        6,825        —          —          314,523   

 

(1) For purposes of calculating the 4.2% contribution made for calendar years 2007 and 2008 and 3.0% contribution made for calendar year 2009 to individual 401(k) accounts, the IRS required a limit to compensation of $225,000, $220,000 and $245,000 for calendar years 2007, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The Company paid the remainder of the 4.2% of pensionable earnings as additional compensation to all employees affected by the IRS limit in calendar years 2007 and 2008 in fiscal years 2008 and 2009, respectively. No such payments were made in fiscal 2010 for calendar year 2009.
(2) With respect to the portion of Messrs. Mainz’s and Hernandez’s other compensation that was paid in euros, all dollar amounts provided in the table above for fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010 were determined based on the average exchange rate of euros to U.S. dollars during the applicable fiscal year, which was approximately €1.00/$1.41 for fiscal 2008, €1.00/$1.30 for fiscal 2009 and €1.00/$1.41 for fiscal 2010.
(3) On January 1, 2007, the Company amended its 401(k) Plan such that any employee who participates in a foreign pension plan is not eligible to receive the Company contribution of 4.2% for calendar years 2007 and 2008 or 3.0% for calendar year 2009. Thus, Mr. Mainz, due to his participation in the German Pension, was not eligible for the 4.2% Company contribution in fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2009 or the 3.0% Company contribution in fiscal 2010.
(4) Personal travel benefits paid to Mr. Mainz by the Company of $8,682, $6,235 and $6,388 for fiscal 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively, as reflected in the table above, represent reimbursements for economy-class airline tickets to Europe for Mr. Mainz and his family. These benefits were provided pursuant to Mr. Mainz’s employment agreement due to his status as an expatriate working in the United States. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Employment Agreements.”
(5) On December 8, 2008, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Kyle to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective December 8, 2008. Because Mr. Kyle was hired in fiscal 2009, he did not receive any compensation from the Company in fiscal 2008.
(6)

For fiscal 2009, the Company paid for the rental of an apartment in Raleigh, North Carolina for Mr. Kyle in the amount of $12,746 and relocation expenses of $12,448, as reflected in the aggregate in the table above, as part of his relocation benefit in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. For fiscal 2010, the Company paid for the rental of a home in Raleigh, North Carolina for

 

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Mr. Kyle in the amount of $27,288 and relocation expenses of $141,499, as reflected in the aggregate in the table above, as part of his relocation benefit in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. Under the terms of his relocation payback agreement, Mr. Kyle will be obligated to pay back a pro-rata portion of his relocation expenses to the Company (as determined in accordance with the relocation payback agreement) if his employment is terminated, voluntarily or involuntarily, before December 8, 2010. If Mr. Kyle’s employment is terminated, voluntarily or involuntarily, on or after December 8, 2010, he will not be obligated to pay back any amount to the Company with respect to his relocation expenses.

(7) For fiscal 2008, the Company paid for the rental of an apartment in Raleigh, North Carolina for Mr. Flannery in the amount of $6,988 and relocation expenses in the amount of $360 for Mr. Flannery, in each case as reflected in the table above.
(8) Due to Mr. Hernandez’s full-time relocation to Germany, lease payments for an apartment in Chile made on his behalf by the Company ceased as of March 31, 2008. The lease payments for Mr. Hernandez’s apartment for fiscal 2008 was $16,940, as reflected in the table above.
(9) On July 1, 2008, the Company appointed Mr. Yeates to the position of Vice President, AMI & Electric. Because Mr. Yeates was hired in fiscal 2009, he did not receive any compensation from the Company in fiscal 2008.
(10) For fiscal 2009, the Company paid relocation expenses of $303,687 for Mr. Yeates, as reflected in the table above, as part of his relocation benefit in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. Under the terms of his relocation payback agreement, Mr. Yeates will be obligated to pay back a pro-rata portion of his relocation expenses to the Company (as determined in accordance with the relocation payback agreement) if Mr. Yeates terminates his employment before July 1, 2010. If the Company terminates Mr. Yeates’ employment before July 1, 2010, Mr. Yeates will be obligated, at the Company’s election, to pay back a pro-rata portion of his relocation expenses to the Company (as determined in accordance with the relocation payback agreement). If Mr. Yeates’ employment is terminated, voluntarily or involuntarily, on or after July 1, 2010, he will not be obligated to pay back any amount to the Company with respect to his relocation expenses.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards

The following table identifies potential earnings of the NEOs under the Incentive Plan for awards granted for fiscal 2010 and payable in fiscal 2011 and grants of stock options to purchase common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan in fiscal 2010. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Performance-based incentive compensation” and “—Long-term incentive compensation.” The target amount for headquarters participants pursuant to the Incentive Plan for management adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow for fiscal 2010 was $128,123,000 and $86,185,000, respectively. Incentive payments for fiscal 2010 for Messrs. Mainz, Kyle and Flannery, who are headquarters employees, and Messrs. Hernandez and Yeates, who are business unit employees, will be determined based on audited financial statements for fiscal 2010 and will be paid in fiscal 2011, subject to the terms and conditions of the Incentive Plan. Messrs. Kyle and Yeates received grants of options each in the amount of 25,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan in fiscal 2010. All dollar amounts in the following table are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

Name

  Grant
Date
    Estimated Possible Future Payouts Under
Non-Equity Incentive Plan  Awards (1)
    All Other
Option Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
(#)(2)
    Exercise or
Base Price
of Option
Awards
($/Sh)(3)
    Grant Date
Fair
Value of Stock
and Option
Awards
($)
 
    Threshold
($)
    Target
($)
    Maximum
($)
       

Peter Mainz

    April 1, 2009        21,250        212,500        —          —          —          —     

Jeffrey J. Kyle

    April 1, 2009        11,000        110,002        —          —          —          —     

Jeffrey J. Kyle

    January 15, 2010        —          —          —          25,000        6.00        33,500   

Colin Flannery

    April 1, 2009        9,450        94,500        —          —          —          —     

José Hernandez

    April 1, 2009        13,733        139,733        —          —          —          —     

William T. Yeates

    April 1, 2009        13,000        130,003        —          —          —          —     

William T. Yeates

    August 21, 2009        —          —          —          25,000        6.00        11,217   

 

(1) Non-equity awards granted under the Incentive Plan by May of fiscal 2010 and payable by July of fiscal 2011.
(2) Awards of stock options to purchase Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan granted in fiscal 2010.
(3) Exercise price was determined by the Committee at the time of grant principally based on a valuation of the Company that computes the Company’s enterprise value based on EBITDA multiples and subtracts net debt and preferred equity to derive a common equity value.

 

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

In July 2007, Mr. Flannery received a grant of options in the amount of 40,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. In April 2008, Mr. Hernandez received a grant of options in the amount of 50,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. In July 2008, Mr. Yeates received a grant of options in the amount of 50,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. In November 2008, Messrs. Mainz, Flannery and Hernandez received grants of options in the amount of 40,000, 20,000 and 15,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1, respectively, under the Stock Option Plan. In December 2008, Mr. Kyle received a grant of options in the amount of 50,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. In August 2009, Mr. Yeates received a grant of options in the amount of 25,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. In January 2010, Mr. Kyle received a grant of options in the amount of 25,000 shares of Class B common stock of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Long-term incentive compensation.”

The options awarded under the Stock Option Plan are service time vested over five years from the date of grant, provided that no vesting occurs prior to the second anniversary of the date of grant. In addition, the vesting of the options may accelerate upon the occurrence of certain stated liquidity events. The options have exercise prices that are determined by the Committee at the time of grant. The following table provides information regarding the unexercised portions of these grants as of March 31, 2010.

 

     Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable
     Option Awards  

Name

      Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Unexercisable
     Option
Exercise
Price
($)
     Option Expiration
Date
 

Peter Mainz

     —           40,000         6.00         November 17, 2018   

Jeffrey J. Kyle

     —           50,000         6.00         December 8, 2018   
     —           25,000         6.00         January 15, 2020   

Colin Flannery

     16,000         24,000         5.50         July 19, 2017   
     —           20,000         6.00         November 17, 2018   

José Hernandez

     —           50,000         5.50         April 24, 2018   
     —           15,000         6.00         November 17, 2018   

William T. Yeates

     —           50,000         5.50         July 1, 2018   
     —           25,000         6.00         August 21, 2019   

 

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Pension Benefits

The following table discloses the actuarial present value of the accrued benefits to Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez under the German Pension and Messrs. Mainz’s and Hernandez’s years of credited service under the German Pension. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Welfare and retirement benefits.” No other NEOs are entitled to receive pension benefits from the Company. With respect to the calculation of the actuarial present value of the accrued benefits to Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez under the German Pension, the exchange rate for the conversion of amounts denominated in euros to U.S. dollars on March 31, 2010 was approximately €1.00/$1.41. The actuarial present value of the accrued benefits to Messrs. Mainz and Hernandez under the German Pension at March 31, 2009 was $365,531 and $227,997, respectively. The significant increase the actuarial present value of the accrued benefits at March 31, 2010 as shown in the following table resulted principally from changes in both the discount rate and the foreign exchange rate. For additional information on the valuation method and all material assumptions applied in quantifying the present value of accumulated benefit, see Note 12 under “Notes of Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

Name

  

Plan Name

   Number of Years
Credited Service
(#)
     Present Value of
Accumulated Benefit
($)
 

Peter Mainz

   Sensus German Management Pension Program      11         588,723   

Jeffrey J. Kyle

        

Colin Flannery

        

José Hernandez

   Sensus German Management Pension Program      8         409,816   

William T. Yeates

        

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-in-Control

The following is a discussion of the potential payments and benefits required for each NEO as of March 31, 2010 in the event of termination and upon a change in control of the Company.

Peter Mainz

The Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Mainz provides that, upon termination of employment, Mr. Mainz will be entitled to receive the sum of his unpaid accrued base salary through the date of termination, any unpaid travel expenses, any unpaid accrued vacation and any benefits required to be provided by law (such as COBRA). In addition, upon termination of employment by mutual agreement, due to Mr. Mainz’s death or disability or by Mr. Mainz for good reason, Mr. Mainz will be entitled to an amount equal to his annual base salary for 12 months; provided that if the termination occurs after a change in control of the Company, Mr. Mainz will be entitled to an amount equal to his stated annual base salary for 24 months. Upon termination of employment by the Company without cause, including the non-renewal of the term by the Company, Mr. Mainz will be entitled to an amount equal to his stated annual base salary for 12 months; provided that if the termination occurs after a change in control of the Company, Mr. Mainz will be entitled to an amount equal to his stated annual base salary for 24 months. Further, if Mr. Mainz decides to return to Germany following a termination of his employment by mutual agreement, due to Mr. Mainz’s disability, by Mr. Mainz for good reason or by the Company without cause, including the non-renewal of the term by the Company, the Company will be obligated to pay or reimburse Mr. Mainz for certain costs reasonably incurred by him relating to his repatriation to Europe, including lease breakage costs and moving expenses, in an amount up to $40,000 (the “Repatriation Expenses”). Upon termination of employment by the Company for cause or material breach or by Mr. Mainz without good reason, including the non-renewal of the term by Mr. Mainz, no additional amounts will be owed by the Company to Mr. Mainz under his employment agreement.

 

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During the severance period, Mr. Mainz will also be entitled to continued coverage under all of our group health benefit plans in which he and any of his dependents were entitled to participate immediately prior to termination. In addition, any restricted shares and any options owned by Mr. Mainz pursuant to the Restricted Share Plan and the Stock Option Plan will vest upon the sale of all capital stock, or all or substantially all of the assets, of Bermuda 1. In December 2004, Mr. Mainz was issued 140,000 restricted Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Restricted Share Plan. As of March 31, 2010, all of those shares had vested. However, as of March 31, 2010, Mr. Mainz held an option to purchase 40,000 Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan, none of which shares had vested. The option has an exercise price of $6.00 per share. In the event that Mr. Mainz’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason, the option will not vest with respect to any further shares beyond those that had previously vested, though Mr. Mainz’s vested options will remain exercisable for a period of six months under certain circumstances. The Company estimates that the fair market value of Bermuda 1’s Class B common stock is equal to $6.00 per share, which is equivalent to the exercise price at which stock options were granted in November 2008. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Long-term incentive compensation” and “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

Lastly, upon retirement, Mr. Mainz will be entitled to his accrued pension benefit pursuant to eligibility under German law. At March 31, 2010, the actuarial present value of Mr. Mainz’s accrued benefit under the German Pension was $588,723 using an exchange rate for the conversion of euros to U.S. dollars of €1.00/$1.41. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Welfare and retirement benefits” and “Pension Benefits.”

The following table quantifies amounts that would have been payable to Mr. Mainz in the event of termination and upon a change in control of the Company, assuming the event occurred on March 31, 2010; that Mr. Mainz returned to Europe following the termination of his employment and the Repatriation Expenses equaled $40,000; and that the Company was not entitled to offset any such payments to Mr. Mainz against any base and bonus compensation earned by Mr. Mainz through alternate employment. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

Termination Event

   Payment
($)(1)
 

Mutual Agreement, Death/Disability or by Executive for Good Reason

     490,000  (2) 

Mutual Agreement Death/Disability or by Executive for Good Reason after a Change in Control

     940,000  (2) 

By the Company Without Cause

     450,000   

By the Company Without Cause after a Change in Control

     900,000   

By the Company for Cause/Material Breach or by the Executive Without Good Reason

     —     

 

(1) For other payments and benefits to be received by Mr. Mainz upon a change in control of the Company and in the event of his retirement, see “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End” and “Pension Benefits.”
(2) An amount of $40,000 has been added to this payment with respect to the Repatriation Expenses. The Company will not owe this amount in the event Mr. Mainz’s employment is terminated due to his death.

Mr. Mainz is subject to certain restrictive covenants in his employment agreement, restricted share agreement and stock option agreement. These include obligations not to compete with us and not to solicit our employees, customers or others that have business relationships with the Company for two years following termination of his employment; an undertaking to maintain the secrecy of our confidential and proprietary information; and a commitment not to make any false, defamatory or disparaging statements about the Company or its affiliates.

Jeffrey J. Kyle

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any unpaid travel expenses, any unpaid accrued vacation and any benefits required to be provided by law (such as COBRA). In addition, upon termination of employment due to Mr. Kyle’s death or disability, Mr. Kyle will be entitled to an amount equal to his annual base salary for three months. Upon termination of employment by the Company without cause, Mr. Kyle will be entitled to an amount equal to his annual base salary for six months or through December 7, 2010, whichever is longer; provided that if the termination occurs after a change in control of the Company, Mr. Kyle will be entitled to an amount equal to his annual base salary for 12 months or through December 7, 2010, whichever is longer. Upon termination of employment by the Company for cause or by Mr. Kyle for any reason, no additional amounts will be owed by the Company to Mr. Kyle under his employment agreement.

During the severance period, Mr. Kyle will also be entitled to continued coverage under all of our group health benefit plans in which he and any of his dependents were entitled to participate immediately prior to termination. In addition, any options owned by Mr. Kyle pursuant to the Stock Option Plan will vest upon the sale of all capital stock, or all or substantially all of the assets, of Bermuda 1. As of March 31, 2010, Mr. Kyle held options to purchase 75,000 Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan, none of which shares had vested. The options have an exercise price of $6.00 per share. In the event that Mr. Kyle’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason, the options will not vest with respect to any further shares beyond those that had previously vested, though Mr. Kyle’s vested options will remain exercisable for a period of six months under certain circumstances. The Company estimates that the fair market value of Bermuda 1’s Class B common stock is equal to $6.00 per share, which is equivalent to the exercise price at which stock options were granted in January 2010. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Long-term incentive compensation” and “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

In fiscal years 2009 and 2010, the Company paid relocation expenses of $12,448 and $168,787, respectively, as part of Mr. Kyle’s relocation benefit in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. Mr. Kyle is also entitled to reimbursement for certain expenses incurred in connection with his relocation to the Raleigh, North Carolina area, provided that under the terms of his relocation payback agreement, Mr. Kyle will be obligated to pay back a pro-rata portion of these expenses to the Company (as determined in accordance with the relocation payback agreement) if his employment is terminated before December 8, 2010. If Mr. Kyle’s employment is terminated, voluntarily or involuntarily, on or after December 8, 2010, he will not be obligated to pay back any amount to the Company with respect to his relocation expenses.

The following table quantifies amounts that would have been payable to (or by) Mr. Kyle in the event of termination and upon a change in control of the Company, assuming the event occurred on March 31, 2010, that Mr. Kyle paid back his relocation expenses to the Company and that the Company was not entitled to offset any payments to Mr. Kyle against any base and bonus compensation earned by Mr. Kyle through alternate employment. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

Termination Event

   Payment
($)(1)
 

Death/Disability

     (82,683

By the Company Without Cause

     (10,182

By the Company Without Cause after a Change in Control

     134,820   

By the Company for Cause or by the Executive

     (155,184

 

(1) For other payments and benefits to be received by Mr. Kyle upon a change in control of the Company and in the event of his retirement or death, see “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

Mr. Kyle is subject to certain restrictive covenants in his employment agreement and stock option agreements. These include obligations not to compete with us and not to solicit our employees, customers or others that have business relationships with the Company for two years following termination of his employment; an undertaking to maintain the secrecy of our confidential and proprietary information; and a commitment not to make any false, defamatory or disparaging statements about the Company or its affiliates.

 

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Colin Flannery

Mr. Flannery does not have a written employment agreement with the Company. If Mr. Flannery’s employment with the Company was terminated in circumstances covered by the Severance Policy, he would be entitled to four weeks of base salary payments, which is the standard severance package under the Severance Policy, based on his time of service, available to all of our salaried employees. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Severance compensation.” Mr. Flannery’s annual base salary for fiscal 2010 was $272,502. Therefore, in the event his employment with the Company was terminated in circumstances covered by the Severance Policy as of March 31, 2010, Mr. Flannery would have been entitled to severance compensation in the amount of $21,539 under the Severance Policy. In addition, certain insurance benefits such as medical, dental and vision coverage may continue during the severance period, as long as subsidized employee premiums are paid by Mr. Flannery.

Lastly, any options owned by Mr. Flannery pursuant to the Stock Option Plan will vest upon the sale of all capital stock, or all or substantially all of the assets, of Bermuda 1. As of March 31, 2010, Mr. Flannery held options to purchase 60,000 Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan, of which 16,000 shares had vested. The option grants for 40,000 and 20,000 shares have exercise prices of $5.50 and $6.00 per share, respectively. In the event that Mr. Flannery’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason, the options will not vest with respect to any further shares beyond those that had previously vested, though Mr. Flannery’s vested options will remain exercisable for a period of six months under certain circumstances. The Company estimates that the fair market value of Bermuda 1’s Class B common stock is equal to $6.00 per share, which is equivalent to the exercise price at which stock options were granted in November 2008. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Long-term incentive compensation” and “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

Mr. Flannery is subject to certain restrictive covenants in his stock option agreements. These include obligations not to compete with us for two years following termination of his employment and not to solicit our employees, customers or others that have business relationships with the Company; an undertaking to maintain the secrecy of our confidential and proprietary information; and a commitment not to make any false, defamatory or disparaging statements about the Company or its affiliates.

José Hernandez

The Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Hernandez provides that, upon his termination due to an inability to work because of illness, Mr. Hernandez will receive his full compensation for a period of six weeks. For a period of 72 weeks thereafter, Mr. Hernandez is entitled to receive 90% of his net salary less any amounts received pursuant to the insurance policy described below. In the event of Mr. Hernandez’s death, the Company is obligated to pay Mr. Hernandez’s salary for the remainder of the month and for four further months to his widow. In addition, Mr. Hernandez is the beneficiary of certain accidental death and disability insurance policies maintained by the Company under the terms of his employment agreement. These policies provide coverages in the amounts of $101,520 for accidental death and $203,000 for disability, based on the average exchange rate of euros to U.S. dollars for fiscal 2010, which was approximately €1.00/$1.41.

Further, any restricted shares and any options owned by Mr. Hernandez pursuant to the Restricted Share Plan and the Stock Option Plan will vest upon the sale of all capital stock, or all or substantially all of the assets, of Bermuda 1. In December 2004, Mr. Hernandez was issued 10,000 restricted Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Restricted Share Plan. As of March 31, 2010, all of those shares had vested. However, as of March 31, 2010, Mr. Hernandez held options to purchase 65,000 Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan, none of which shares had vested. The option grants for 50,000 and 15,000 shares have exercise prices of $5.50 and $6.00 per share, respectively. In the event that Mr. Hernandez’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason, the options will not vest with respect to any further shares beyond those that had previously vested, though Mr. Hernandez’s vested options will remain exercisable for a period of

 

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six months under certain circumstances. The Company estimates that the fair market value of Bermuda 1’s Class B common stock is equal to $6.00 per share, which is equivalent to the exercise price at which stock options were granted in November 2008. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Long-term incentive compensation” and “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

Lastly, upon retirement, Mr. Hernandez will be entitled to his accrued pension benefit pursuant to eligibility under German law. At March 31, 2010, the actuarial present value of Mr. Hernandez’s accrued benefit under the German Pension was $409,816 using an exchange rate for the conversion of euros to U.S. dollars of €1.00/$1.41. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Welfare and retirement benefits” and “Pension Benefits.”

The following table quantifies amounts that would have been payable to Mr. Hernandez upon his termination, assuming the event occurred on March 31, 2010 and that Mr. Hernandez received the entire benefit of the insurance policies discussed above. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar and, where applicable, have been converted from euros to U.S. dollars using an average exchange rate for fiscal 2010 of €1.00/$1.41.

 

Termination Event

   Payment
($)(1)
 

Illness/Disability

     203,000   

Accidental Death/Death

     261,146   

 

(1) For other payments and benefits to be received by Mr. Hernandez upon change in control of the Company and in the event of his retirement, see “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End” and “Pension Benefits.”

Mr. Hernandez is subject to certain restrictive covenants in his employment agreement, restricted share agreement and stock option agreements. These include an obligation not to compete with us for two years following termination of his employment; an undertaking not to solicit our employees, customers or others that have business relationships with the Company; a commitment to maintain the secrecy of our confidential and proprietary information; and a covenant not to make any false, defamatory or disparaging statements about the Company or its affiliates.

William T. Yeates

The Company’s employment agreement with Mr. Yeates provides that, upon termination of employment, Mr. Yeates will be entitled to receive the sum of his unpaid accrued base salary through the date of termination, any unpaid travel expenses, any unpaid accrued vacation and any benefits required to be provided by law (such as COBRA). In addition, upon termination of employment due to Mr. Yeates’ death or disability, Mr. Yeates will be entitled to an amount equal to his annual base salary for three months. Upon termination of employment by the Company without cause, Mr. Yeates will be entitled to an amount equal to his annual base salary for six months or through June 30, 2010, whichever is longer; provided that if the termination occurs after a change in control of the Company, Mr. Yeates will be entitled to an amount equal to his annual base salary for 12 months or through June 30, 2010, whichever is longer. Upon termination of employment by the Company for cause or by Mr. Yeates for any reason, no additional amounts will be owed by the Company to Mr. Yeates under his employment agreement.

During the severance period, Mr. Yeates will also be entitled to continued coverage under all of our group health benefit plans in which he and any of his dependents were entitled to participate immediately prior to termination. In addition, any options owned by Mr. Yeates pursuant to the Stock Option Plan will vest upon the sale of all capital stock, or all or substantially all of the assets, of Bermuda 1. As of March 31, 2010, Mr. Yeates held options to purchase 75,000 Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan, none of which shares had vested. The option grants for 50,000 and 25,000 shares have exercise prices of $5.50 and $6.00 per share, respectively. In the event that Mr. Yeates’ employment with the Company is terminated for any

 

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reason, the option will not vest with respect to any further shares beyond those that had previously vested, though Mr. Yeates’ vested options will remain exercisable for a period of six months under certain circumstances. The Company estimates that the fair market value of Bermuda 1’s Class B common stock is equal to $6.00 per share, which is equivalent to the exercise price at which stock options were granted in August 2009. See “2010 Executive Compensation Components—Long-term incentive compensation” and “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

In fiscal 2009, the Company paid relocation expenses of $303,687 as part of Mr. Yeates’ relocation benefit in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement. Under the terms of his relocation payback agreement, Mr. Yeates will be obligated to pay back a pro-rata portion of his relocation expenses to the Company (as determined in accordance with the relocation payback agreement) if Mr. Yeates terminates his employment before July 1, 2010 . If the Company terminates Mr. Yeates’ employment before July 1, 2010, Mr. Yeates will be obligated, at the Company’s election, to pay back a pro-rata portion of his relocation expenses to the Company (as determined in accordance with the relocation payback agreement). If Mr. Yeates’ employment is terminated, voluntarily or involuntarily, on or after July 1, 2010, he will not be obligated to pay back any amount to the Company with respect to his relocation expenses.

The following table quantifies amounts that would have been payable to (or by) Mr. Yeates in the event of termination and upon a change in control of the Company, assuming the event occurred on March 31, 2010, that Mr. Yeates paid back his relocation expenses to the Company (and, if applicable, that the Company elected to have them paid back) and that the Company was not entitled to offset any payments to Mr. Yeates against any base and bonus compensation earned by Mr. Yeates through alternate employment. All dollar amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar.

 

Termination Event

   Payment
($)(1)
 

Death/Disability

     (49,158

By the Company Without Cause

     213,345   

By the Company Without Cause after a Change in Control

     38,342   

By the Company for Cause or by the Executive

     (136,659

 

(1) For other payments and benefits to be received by Mr. Yeates upon a change in control of the Company and in the event of his retirement or death, see “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End.”

Mr. Yeates is subject to certain restrictive covenants in his employment agreement and stock option agreements. These include obligations not to compete with us and not to solicit our employees, customers or others that have business relationships with the Company for two years following termination of his employment; an undertaking to maintain the secrecy of our confidential and proprietary information; and a commitment not to make any false, defamatory or disparaging statements about the Company or its affiliates.

Director Compensation

To the extent that directors are employed either by the Company, The Jordan Company, L.P. or GS Capital Partners or their respective affiliates, or otherwise serve as paid consultants to the Company, they will not be separately compensated for their service as directors. Directors who are not employed by the Company, The Jordan Company, L.P. or GS Capital Partners or their respective affiliates, and who do not otherwise serve as paid consultants to the Company (the “Outside Directors”), receive compensation for their services. The Outside Directors receive fees of $5,000 or $7,500 per board meeting attended, depending on whether they also receive annual retainer fees. Messrs. D’Ambrosio and McGrath each receive annual retainer fees with respect to their service as Outside Directors in the amount of $50,000. The annual retainer fee will be increased to $70,000 if Mr. D’Ambrosio or Mr. McGrath becomes a member of the Compensation Committee or Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, the Company grants option awards to purchase Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan to the Outside Directors. Finally, the directors are reimbursed for all

 

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reasonable and documented expenses incurred during the performance of their duties in accordance with the Company’s expense reimbursement policy. The compensation elements paid by the Company to the Outside Directors are designed to attract and retain qualified individuals to serve as Outside Directors and to focus the Outside Directors on creating value for stakeholders.

The following table summarizes the compensation paid to the Outside Directors in fiscal 2010 and to Daniel W. Harness, the non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and former Chief Executive Officer & President of the Company, who received certain compensation and benefits in fiscal 2010 pursuant to a consulting agreement.

 

Name

   Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash
($)
     Option
Awards
($)(1)
     All Other
Compensation
     Total
($)
 

Louis J. D’Ambrosio (2), (3)

     25,000         13,500         —           38,500   

Daniel W. Harness (4)

     —           —           305,866         305,866   

Bryan Kelln

     30,000         —           —           30,000   

H. Russel Lemcke

     30,000         —           —           30,000   

Eugene McGrath (2), (3)

     25,000         13,500         —           38,500   

J. Jack Watson

     30,000         —           —           30,000   

 

(1) Awards of stock options to purchase Class B common shares of Bermuda 1 under the Stock Option Plan granted in fiscal 2010. For additional information on all assumptions made in the valuation of stock options, see Note 15 under “Notes of Consolidated Financial Statements” in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.
(2) Messrs. D’Ambrosio and McGrath were elected to serve as directors of the Company in fiscal 2010. Mr. McGrath was elected on October 22, 2009 and accepted the invitation on January 4, 2010 after receiving the approval of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Mr. D’Ambrosio was elected on January 15, 2010. The total fees earned or paid in cash to each of Messrs. D’Ambrosio and McGrath in fiscal 2010 consisted of $12,500 with respect to a pro-rata portion of their annual retainer fees and $12,500 with respect to meeting fees, as reflected in the table above.
(3) In connection with their service as an Outside Directors, each of Messrs. D’Ambrosio and McGrath received a grant of options in the amount of 10,000 shares of Bermuda 1 Class B common stock. These options are service time vested over five years from the date of grant, provided that no vesting occurs prior to the second anniversary of the date of grant. In addition, the vesting of the options may accelerate upon the occurrence of certain stated liquidity events. The options have an exercise price of $6.00 per share and were made in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Option Plan. No other options were outstanding as of March 31, 2010 in the name of Mr. D’Ambrosio or Mr. McGrath.
(4) On April 24, 2008, Mr. Harness retired as the Chief Executive Officer & President of the Company and was appointed as the non-executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Harness continues to provide services to the Company in a consulting capacity pursuant to the terms of his consulting agreement. Although Mr. Harness was not separately compensated for his services as a director in fiscal 2010, Mr. Harness received the following compensation and benefits from the Company in fiscal 2010, as reflected in the table above, for his services as a consultant to the Company in accordance with the terms of his consulting agreement: (i) consulting fees of $297,501; (ii) payments in the amount of $6,116 in respect of a Company-leased vehicle through June 30, 2009; and (iii) payments in the amount of $2,249 in respect of coverage under the Company’s group medical and dental plans available to senior executives through June 30, 2009.

 

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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

Our Compensation Committee consists of Thomas H. Quinn, Jonathan F. Boucher, Nicole Agnew and H. Russel Lemcke. Mr. Boucher serves as an unpaid, nominal Vice President of the Company. In addition, Messrs. Boucher and Quinn are Members and Managing Principals of The Jordan Company, L.P., and Ms. Agnew is a Vice President in the Principal Investment Area of Goldman, Sachs & Co.

The Jordan Company, L.P. provides certain advisory and consulting services to the Company pursuant to a management services agreement. Fees paid to The Jordan Company, L.P. under this agreement were $4.2 million in fiscal 2010. Fees paid to GS Capital Markets, which is an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co., for the Company’s debt refinancing were $1.7 million. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” in Item 13 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

 

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

All of the issued and outstanding voting equity interests of Sensus USA Inc. are owned by Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. is in turn owned entirely by Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd., our ultimate parent. The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of the Class A common shares, the Class B common shares, the Series B convertible preferred shares and the Series BB convertible preferred shares of Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd. as of May 7, 2010 by a) each person or group known to us who beneficially owns more than five percent of each such class of voting equity interests of Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd., b) each of our directors and named executive officers and c) all of our directors and executive officers as a group:

 

    Class A Common Shares     Class B Common Shares     Series B Convertible
Preferred Shares
    Series BB Convertible
Preferred Shares
 

Name of Beneficial Owner

  Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
    % of Class     Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
    % of Class     Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
    % of Class     Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
    % of Class  

The Resolute Fund L.P. (1)

    26,344,666.60        66.0     —          —          27,106        49.3     18,791        62.7

Jonathan F. Boucher (1)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

John W. Jordan II (1)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

David W. Zalaznick (1)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Thomas H. Quinn (1)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

The Goldman Sachs
Group, Inc. (2)

    13,172,333.40  (3)      33.0     —          —          27,106  (4)      49.3     10,877  (5)      36.3

Gerald J. Cardinale (2),(3),(4),(5)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Nicole V. Agnew (2)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

Daniel W. Harness (6)

    45,000        *        200,000        19.1     90        *        36        *   

Peter Mainz (6)

    25,000        *        140,000        13.4     50        *        31        *   

Jeffrey J. Kyle (6)

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     

José Hernandez (6)

    —          —          30,000        2.9     —          —          —          —     

Colin Flannery (6)

    —          —          16,000        1.5     —          —          —          —     

Bill Yeates (6)

    —          —          20,000  (10)      1.9     —          —          —          —     

Bryan Kelln (7)

    30,000        *        45,000        4.3     50        *        34        *   

J. Jack Watson (8)

    50,000        *        30,000        2.9     70        *        18        *   

H. Russel Lemcke (9)

    50,000        *        30,000        2.9     100        *        40        *   

All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (11)

    214,000        *        534,000        51.1     388        *        169        *   

 

  * Indicates less than 1%.
(1)

Certain affiliated funds of The Resolute Fund are managed by The Jordan Company, L.P. The Jordan Company, L.P. exercises investment discretion and control over the shares held by The Resolute Fund. Certain of our directors are also members of management of The Jordan Company, L.P. Each of Messrs. Boucher, Jordan, Zalaznick and Quinn may be deemed to share voting and investment power over the shares owned by The Resolute Fund as a result of their position with The Jordan Company, L.P. Each such individual disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by The Resolute Fund. The address for The Jordan Company, L.P. and Messrs. Boucher, Jordan and Zalaznick is 767 Fifth Avenue, 48th Floor, New York, New York 10153. The address for Mr. Quinn is Arbor Lake Center, Suite 5500, 1751 Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015.

(2) The address for this beneficial owner is 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282.
(3)

Represents 13,172,333.40 shares of Class A common stock owned by investment partnerships, of which affiliates of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (“GS Group”) and Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“GS & Co.”), a direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of GS Group, are the general partner or managing general partner. The investment partnerships and their respective beneficial ownership of shares of Class A common stock are: (a) GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. (7,057,380.56 shares); (b) GS Capital Partners 2000 Offshore, L.P. (2,564,379.74 shares); (c) GS Capital Partners 2000 GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG (294,982.25 shares); (d) GS Capital Partners 2000 Employee Fund, L.P. (2,242,334.43 shares); and (e) Goldman Sachs Direct Investment Fund 2000, L.P. (1,013,256.42 shares). GS & Co. is the investment manager of certain of the investment partnerships. Each of GS Group and GS & Co. disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock owned by such investment partnerships to the extent attributable to partnership interests therein held by persons other than GS Group and

 

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its affiliates. Each of such investment partnerships shares voting and investment power with certain of its respective affiliates. Mr. Cardinale is a Managing Director of the Principal Investment Area of GS & Co. GS & Co. is an affiliate of GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. Mr. Cardinale may be deemed to share voting and investment power over the shares owned by GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. and its affiliates and therefore to beneficially own such shares. Mr. Cardinale disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. and its affiliates, except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest in those shares.

(4) Represents 27,106 shares of Series B convertible preferred, of which affiliates of GS Group and GS & Co., a direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of GS Group, are the general partner or managing general partner. The investment partnerships and their respective beneficial ownership of Series B convertible preferred shares are: (a) GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. (14,523 shares); (b) GS Capital Partners 2000 Offshore, L.P. (5,277 shares); (c) GS Capital Partners 2000 GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG (607 shares); (d) GS Capital Partners 2000 Employee Fund, L.P. (4,614 shares); and (e) Goldman Sachs Direct Investment Fund 2000, L.P. (2,085 shares). GS & Co. is the investment manager of certain of the investment partnerships. Each of GS Group and GS & Co. disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Series B convertible preferred owned by such investment partnerships to the extent attributable to partnership interests therein held by persons other than GS Group and its affiliates. Each of such investment partnerships shares voting and investment power with certain of its respective affiliates. Mr. Cardinale is a Managing Director of the Principal Investment Area of GS & Co. GS & Co. is an affiliate of GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. Mr. Cardinale may be deemed to share voting and investment power over the shares owned by GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. and its affiliates and therefore to beneficially own such shares. Mr. Cardinale disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. and its affiliates, except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest in those shares.
(5) Represents 5,438 shares of Series BB convertible preferred, of which affiliates of GS Group and GS & Co., a direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of GS Group, are the general partner or managing general partner. The investment partnerships and their respective beneficial ownership of Series BB convertible preferred shares are: (a) GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. (2,914 shares); (b) GS Capital Partners 2000 Offshore, L.P. (1,058 shares); (c) GS Capital Partners 2000 GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG (122 shares); (d) GS Capital Partners 2000 Employee Fund, L.P. (926 shares); and (e) Goldman Sachs Direct Investment Fund 2000, L.P. (418 shares). GS & Co. is the investment manager of certain of the investment partnerships. Each of GS Group and GS & Co. disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Series BB convertible preferred owned by such investment partnerships to the extent attributable to partnership interests therein held by persons other than GS Group and its affiliates. Each of such investment partnerships shares voting and investment power with certain of its respective affiliates. Mr. Cardinale is a Managing Director of the Principal Investment Area of GS & Co. GS & Co. is an affiliate of GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. Mr. Cardinale may be deemed to share voting and investment power over the shares owned by GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. and its affiliates and therefore to beneficially own such shares. Mr. Cardinale disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P. and its affiliates, except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest in those shares.
(6) The address for this beneficial owner is 8601 Six Forks Road, Suite 700, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615.
(7) The address of this beneficial owner is 360 North Crescent, South Building, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
(8) Mr. Watson beneficially owns his shares through the Watson Sensus Metering Systems Trust. The address of this beneficial owner is 1890 Jelinda Drive, Montecito, California 93108.
(9) Mr. Lemcke beneficially owns his shares through the Russel Lemcke 2004 Irrevocable Trust. The address of this beneficial owner is 767 Fifth Avenue, 48th Floor, New York, New York 10153.
(10) Mr. Yeates will have 20,000 stock options vest on July 10, 2010, which are included in the table above.
(11) Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd. also has 159,724 non-voting Series A redeemable preferred shares outstanding. Of this amount, 1,136 shares, or 0.71% of the class, were initially issued to members of management and the Board of Directors.

 

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On July 19, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Sensus Metering Systems 2007 Stock Option Plan (the “Option Plan”) as well as a form of Notice of Stock Option Grant and Nonqualified Stock Option agreement. The Option Plan provides for the issuance of stock options to employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company. As a result of an amendment to the Option Plan that was adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors on October 21, 2009, a total of 2,000,000 shares of Sensus 1 Class B common stock are available for issuance upon exercise of options granted pursuant to the Option Plan. Of this amount, 370,000 are outstanding with an exercise price of $5.50, and 666,500 are outstanding with an exercise price of $6.00. For additional information regarding the Option Plan, see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—Long-term incentive compensation” in Item 11 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A. The following table provides information about the Option Plan as of March 31, 2010.

 

     (a)      (b)      (c)  

Plan Category

   Number of Securities
to be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options
     Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options
     Number of Securities
Remaining Available
for Future Issuance
Under Equity
Compensation Plans
 

Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders

     1,036,500       $ 5.82         963,500   

Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders

     —           —           —     
                          

Total

     1,036,500       $ 5.82         963,500   
                          

 

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Management Agreement

In connection with the acquisition of Invensys Metering Systems, we entered into a management services agreement with The Jordan Company, L.P. for advisory and consulting services related to corporate management, finance, product strategy, investment, acquisitions and other matters relating to the business of the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company agreed to pay an annual fee equal to the greater of $2.0 million per year or 2.5% of EBITDA thereafter, plus out-of-pocket expenses. Fees paid to The Jordan Company, L.P. were $4.2 million in fiscal 2010. This agreement will remain in effect until December 2013. Approximately one-third of these fees will be paid to GS Capital Partners and/or its affiliates.

Transactions with Affiliates

During fiscal 2010, the Company paid to GS Capital Markets, which is an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co., $1.7 million in connection with the Company’s debt refinancing.

On July 27, 2005, the Company formed a joint venture in China for its Sensus Precision Die Casting business with Runlin. The Company’s Rongtai joint venture paid approximately $0.2 million in fiscal 2010 of annual rent to our joint venture partner, Runlin, for use of offices and dormitories.

In December 2004, the Company formed a joint venture in Algeria with a manufacturer of various types of meters and a water utility customer. The joint venture customer partner, ADE, owns 15% of the joint venture. Sales to ADE in fiscal 2010 were approximately $6.2 million, or 55% of total sales in Algeria. Terms of these sales to ADE are unchanged from the arrangement prior to the formulation of the joint venture.

 

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Related-Party Transaction Policy

Although the Company does not have a specific policy regarding related-party transactions, the Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its officers. This code of ethics is required to be signed on an annual basis by all officers of the Company and states that each officer will act with honesty and integrity and will adhere to a high standard of ethical conduct, avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest in personal and professional relationships. Also, each officer is required by the code of ethics to report any material transaction or relationship that could be expected to give rise to such conflicts. We hereby undertake to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of such code of ethics, provided that such request is sent in writing to Colin Flannery, Sensus USA Inc., 8601 Six Forks Road, Suite 700, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615.

Director Independence

The Company’s securities are not listed on any national securities exchange or an automated inter-dealer quotation system. As a result, we are not required to have independent directors as members of our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has determined that certain of our directors would qualify as independent directors under Nasdaq listing standards. In general, these guidelines provide that an individual will be deemed to be independent if he or she is not an executive officer or employee of the Company or any other person having a relationship which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. These guidelines provide that a director is not independent if:

 

   

The director is, or has been within the last three years, employed by the Company.

 

   

The director has received, or has a family member who has received, during any twelve month period within the last three years, more than $120,000 from the Company other than director and committee fees, compensation paid to a family member who is an employee (other than an executive officer) of the Company or benefits under a tax-qualified retirement plan, or non-discretionary compensation.

 

   

The director has a family member who is, or at any time during the past three years was, employed by the Company as an executive officer.

 

   

The director is, or has a family member who is, a partner in, or a controlling shareholder or an executive officer of, any organization to which the Company made, or from which the Company received, payments for property or services in the current or any of the past three fiscal years that exceed 5% of the recipient’s consolidated gross revenues for that year, or $200,000, whichever is more, other than payments arising from investments in the Company’s securities or payments under non-discretionary charitable contribution matching programs.

 

   

The director is, or has a family member who is, employed as an executive officer of another entity where at any time during the past three years any of the executive officers of the Company serve on the compensation committee of the other entity.

 

   

The director is, or has a family member who is, a current partner of the Company’s outside auditor, or was a partner or employee of the Company’s outside auditor who worked on the Company’s audit at any time during any of the past three years.

Direct or indirect ownership of even a significant amount of the common shares of the Company or our parent, Sensus 1, by a director who is otherwise independent as a result of the application of the foregoing standards will not, by itself, bar an independence finding as a director.

The Board of Directors has reviewed the independence of our non-employee directors and determined that Messrs. Kelln, Watson, Lemcke, McGrath and D’Ambrosio are independent under the foregoing guidelines. In addition, the Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Watson satisfies the heightened independence standards for audit committee members under Rule 10A-3(b)(1) of the Exchange Act, as required by Nasdaq Rule

 

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5605(c)(2). Messrs. Watson and Lemke are members of our Audit Committee, and Mr. Lemke is a member of our Compensation Committee. The Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Boucher and Quinn, members of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, and Ms. Agnew, a member of the Compensation Committee, are not independent under Nasdaq listing standards. In making these determinations, the Board of Directors considered the related-party transactions discussed above.

 

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Audit and Non-Audit Fees

The following table presents fees for audit and other services provided by Ernst & Young LLP for the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 (in millions):

 

     March 31,
2010
     March 31,
2009
 

Audit (1)

   $ 1.6       $ 1.4   

Audit related (2)

     0.2         0.0   

Tax

     0.1         0.1   
                 

Total

   $ 1.9       $ 1.5   
                 

 

(1) Audit fees consist of fees for services provided in connection with the audit of our financial statements, services rendered in connection with our registration statements filed with the SEC, statutory audits, the delivery of related consents and reviews of our quarterly financial statements.
(2) Audit-related fees consist of assurance and related services reasonably related to the audit or review of our financial statements, but not otherwise disclosed above under “Audit” fees.

The Audit Committee reviewed the audit services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP and concluded that such services were compatible with maintaining the auditors’ independence. All audit and non-audit services performed by our independent accountants are approved in advance by the Audit Committee to assure that such services do not impair the auditors’ independence from us. The Audit Committee pre-approved all audit and non-audit services provided by Ernst & Young LLP for the years ended March 31, 2010 and 2009.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a) The financial statements filed as part of this report are included in Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in this 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, under the headings “Consolidated Balance Sheets,” “Consolidated Statements of Operations,” “Consolidated Statements of Stockholder’s Equity” and “Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.” Financial statement schedules are omitted because the information required in these schedules is included in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

(b) A list of exhibits filed herewith is contained on the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such exhibits and is incorporated herein by reference.

(c) None.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Raleigh, State of North Carolina, on December 17, 2010.

 

SENSUS (BERMUDA 2) LTD.

By:

 

/s/    Peter Mainz        

Peter Mainz

Chief Executive Officer & President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. and in the capacities indicated on December 17, 2010.

 

Name

  

Positions

/s/    Peter Mainz        

Peter Mainz

   Director, Chief Executive Officer & President (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/    Jeffrey J. Kyle        

Jeffrey J. Kyle

   Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/    Thomas D. D’Orazio        

Thomas D. D’Orazio

   Senior Vice President, Finance (Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/    Jonathan F. Boucher        

Jonathan F. Boucher

   Director and Vice President

/s/    Daniel W. Harness        

Daniel W. Harness

   Director

/s/    John W. Jordan II        

John W. Jordan II

   Director

/s/    David W. Zalaznick        

David W. Zalaznick

   Director

/s/    Thomas H. Quinn        

Thomas H. Quinn

   Director

/s/    Gerald J. Cardinale        

Gerald J. Cardinale

   Director

/s/    Bryan Kelln        

Bryan Kelln

   Director

/s/    J. Jack Watson        

J. Jack Watson

   Director

/s/    H. Russel Lemcke        

H. Russel Lemcke

   Director

 

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Name

  

Positions

/s/    Nicole V. Agnew        

Nicole V. Agnew

   Director

/s/    Eugene R. McGrath        

Eugene R. McGrath

   Director

/s/    Louis D’Ambrosio        

Louis D’Ambrosio

   Director

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sensus USA Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Raleigh, State of North Carolina, on December 17, 2010.

 

SENSUS USA INC.

By:

 

/s/    Peter Mainz      

Peter Mainz

Chief Executive Officer & President

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Sensus USA Inc. and in the capacities indicated on December 17, 2010.

 

Name

  

Positions

/s/    Peter Mainz      

Peter Mainz

   Director, Chief Executive Officer & President (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/    Jeffrey J. Kyle      

Jeffrey J. Kyle

   Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

/s/    Thomas D. D’Orazio      

Thomas D. D’Orazio

   Senior Vice President, Finance (Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/    Jonathan F. Boucher      

Jonathan F. Boucher

   Director and Vice President

/s/    Daniel W. Harness      

Daniel W. Harness

   Director

/s/    John W. Jordan II      

John W. Jordan II

   Director

/s/    David W. Zalaznick      

David W. Zalaznick

   Director

/s/    Thomas H. Quinn      

Thomas H. Quinn

   Director

/s/    Gerald J. Cardinale      

Gerald J. Cardinale

   Director

/s/    Bryan Kelln      

Bryan Kelln

   Director

/s/    J. Jack Watson      

J. Jack Watson

   Director

/s/    H. Russel Lemcke        

H. Russel Lemcke

   Director

 

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Name

  

Positions

/s/    Nicole V. Agnew      

Nicole V. Agnew

   Director

/s/    Eugene R. McGrath      

Eugene R. McGrath

   Director

/s/    Louis D’Ambrosio      

Louis D’Ambrosio

   Director

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE ACT

No annual report or proxy material has been sent to security holders.

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005).
3.2    Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Sensus USA Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 27, 2009).
3.3    By-Laws of Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
3.4    Amendment to the By-Laws of Sensus USA Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3. 2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009).
3.5    Memorandum of Association of Company Limited by Shares of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
3.6    Certificate of Incorporation of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
3.7    Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 27, 2009).
3.8    Bye-Laws of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005).
3.9    Amendment to the Bye-Laws of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009).
4.1    Indenture, dated as of December 17, 2003, between Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd., the Subsidiary Guarantors defined therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
4.2    Form of Senior Subordinated Note due 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
4.3    Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2003, between Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd., M&FC Holding LLC, Invensys Metering Headquarters Corporation, Smith-Blair Inc., Invensys Metering Systems—North America Inc., Invensys Precision Die Casting Inc., Sensus Metering Systems IP Holdings, Inc. and Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation and Goldman, Sachs & Co., as initial purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).

 

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10.1    Credit Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2003, among Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 2) S.A.R.L., Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd., the lenders party thereto, Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, as Administrative Agent, Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation and Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., as Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Arrangers, Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., as Syndication Agent and National City Bank, as Documentation Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.2    U.S. Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2003, among Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd., the Subsidiaries of Sensus Metering Systems Inc. identified therein, and Credit Suisse First Boston, as U.S. Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.3    European Guarantee Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2003, among Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 2) S.AR.L., Sensus Metering Systems (Bermuda 3) Ltd., Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 1) S.AR.L., the Subsidiaries of Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 2) S.AR.L. identified therein, and Credit Suisse First Boston, as European Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.4    Pledge Agreement, dated December 17, 2003, among Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 3) S.AR.L. and Credit Suisse First Boston, as European Collateral Agent, relating to shares of Sensus Metering Systems France Holdings (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.5    Pledge Agreement, dated December 17, 2003, among Sensus Metering Systems France Holdings and Credit Suisse First Boston, as European Collateral Agent, relating to shares of Financiere Pollux (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.6    Pledge Agreement, dated December 17, 2003, among Financiere Pollux and Credit Suisse First Boston, as European Collateral Agent, relating to shares of Invensys Metering Systems SAS (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.7    Shareholders Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2003, by and among Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd., The Resolute SIE, L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV I, L.P., The Resolute Fund Netherlands PV II, L.P., The Resolute Fund NQP, L.P., The Resolute Fund Singapore PV, L.P., GS Capital Partners 2000, L.P., GS Capital Partners 2000 Offshore, L.P., GS Capital Partners 2000 GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG, GS Capital Partners 2000 Employee Fund, L.P., and Goldman Sachs Direct Investment Fund 2000, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.8    Management Subscription and Shareholders Agreement, dated March 5, 2004, by and among Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd. and the persons named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.9*    Employment and Non-Interference Agreement, dated December 17, 2003, by and between Peter Mainz and Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.10*    Restricted Share Plan of Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.11*    Form of Restricted Share Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).

 

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10.12    Consultant Subscription and Shareholder Agreement, dated March 5, 2004, by and among Sensus (Bermuda 1) Ltd. and the person named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.13    The Jordan Company, L.P. Management Consulting Agreement, dated December 17, 2003, by and among The Jordan Company, L.P., Sensus Metering Systems Inc. and its direct and indirect subsidiaries party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.14    Letter Agreement, dated December 17, 2003, among The Jordan Company, L.P., Sensus Metering Systems Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.15    Purchase Agreement, dated December 11, 2003, among Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. and the Purchasers named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.16    Stock Purchase Agreement, dated October 21, 2003, by and among the sellers identified therein, Invensys plc and IMS Meters Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.17    Amendment No. 1 to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated December 17, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 16, 2004).
10.18    Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement, dated October 14, 2004, among Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 2) S.AR.L., Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd., the Lenders and Credit Suisse First Boston (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 18, 2004 (filed on October 18, 2004)).
10.19    Amendment No. 2 and Agreement to the Credit Agreement, dated May 12, 2006, among Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 2) S.AR.L., Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd., the Lenders and Credit Suisse (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 2006 (filed on May 17, 2006)).
10.20    Amendment No. 3 and Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2009, among Sensus USA Inc., Sensus Metering Systems (Luxco 2) S.AR.L, Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd., the Lenders, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., Deutsche Bank AG, Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 27, 2009).
10.21    Asset Purchase Agreement, date June 2, 2006, by and between Sensus Metering Systems Inc. and Advanced Metering Data Systems, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006).
10.22*    Contract of Employment for Signing Managers, effective December 1, 2004, between IMS Holdings GMBH and José Hernandez (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007).
10.23*    North America Executive Employee Vehicle Policy of Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008).
10.24*    Sensus Metering Systems 2007 Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 21, 2009 (filed on October 27, 2009)).

 

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10.25*    Sensus Metering Systems Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Grant for Officers, Employees and Employee Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007).
10.26*    Employment Offer Letter, dated December 5, 2006, by and between Colin Flannery and Sensus Metering Systems (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008).
10.27*    Consulting Agreement, effective as of April 24, 2008, between Dan Harness and Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated April 24, 2008 (filed on June 16, 2008)).
10.28*    Sensus Management Incentive Plan for the Fiscal Year 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 27, 2009).
10.29*    Employment and Non-Interference Agreement, dated July 1, 2008, by and between William T. Yeates and Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009).
10.30*    Relocation Payback Agreement, dated June 5, 2008, by and between William T. Yeates and Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009).
10.31*    Employment and Non-Interference Agreement, dated December 8, 2008, by and between Jeffery J. Kyle and Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 8, 2008 (filed on December 8, 2008)).
10.32*    Relocation Payback Agreement, dated February 16, 2010, by and between Jeffery J. Kyle and Sensus Metering Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009).
10.33*    Sensus U.S. Vehicle Fleet Policy, dated January 1, 2010. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009).
10.34*    Sensus Metering Systems Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Grant for Non-Employee Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010).
21.1    Subsidiaries of Sensus (Bermuda 2) Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010).
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a).
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a).
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

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