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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2012

 

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

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 0-7491

 

 

MOLEX INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware    36-2369491

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2222 Wellington Court, Lisle, Illinois 60532

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

 

 

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

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

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

 

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

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

On January 17, 2013, the following numbers of shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding:

 

Common Stock

     95,560,076   

Class A Common Stock

     81,835,001   

Class B Common Stock

     94,255   

 

 

 


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Molex Incorporated

INDEX

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

      Page  

Item 1. Financial Statements

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012

     3   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended December  31, 2012 and 2011

     4   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended December  31, 2012 and 2011

     5   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011

     6   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     7   

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

     16   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     27   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     28   

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     30   

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

     30   

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures – Not Applicable

     30   

Item 6. Exhibits

     31   

SIGNATURES

     32   

Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

  

Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

  

Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

  

Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

  

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

 

     Dec. 31,
2012
    June 30,
2012
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

  

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 705,047      $ 637,417   

Marketable securities

     11,738        14,830   

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $37,681 and $37,876, respectively

     745,851        751,279   

Inventories

     566,889        531,825   

Deferred income taxes

     101,398        110,789   

Other current assets

     33,109        33,098   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     2,164,032        2,079,238   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     1,177,342        1,150,549   

Goodwill

     195,030        160,986   

Non-current deferred income taxes

     48,063        50,038   

Other assets

     180,130        170,692   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 3,764,597      $ 3,611,503   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

Current liabilities:

    

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

   $ 115,869      $ 104,933   

Accounts payable

     344,997        355,491   

Accrued expenses:

    

Accrued liability for unauthorized activities in Japan

     170,665        184,177   

Income taxes payable

     40,876        35,360   

Other

     200,084        212,035   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     872,491        891,996   

Other non-current liabilities

     19,700        18,174   

Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits

     95,424        115,176   

Long-term debt

     230,000        150,032   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,217,615        1,175,378   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     11,411        11,361   

Additional paid-in capital

     731,115        711,394   

Retained earnings

     2,603,761        2,539,931   

Treasury stock

     (1,117,193     (1,112,956

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     317,888        286,395   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     2,546,982        2,436,125   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 3,764,597      $ 3,611,503   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net revenue

   $ 967,735      $ 857,598      $ 1,884,656      $ 1,793,583   

Cost of sales

     678,565        594,661        1,327,069        1,237,918   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     289,170        262,937        557,587        555,665   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

     181,028        163,073        344,149        332,298   

Unauthorized activities in Japan

     1,627        2,723        4,188        5,645   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     182,655        165,796        348,337        337,943   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     106,515        97,141        209,250        217,722   

Interest (expense) income, net

     (1,133     (2,094     (1,943     (3,485

Other (expense) income

     (3,151     1,482        (1,955     1,758   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other (expense) income, net

     (4,284     (612     (3,898     (1,727
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     102,231        96,529        205,352        215,995   

Income taxes

     31,837        32,513        63,644        71,462   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 70,394      $ 64,016      $ 141,708      $ 144,533   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.40      $ 0.36      $ 0.80      $ 0.82   

Diluted

   $ 0.39      $ 0.36      $ 0.79      $ 0.82   

Dividends declared per share

   $ 0.2200      $ 0.2000      $ 0.4400      $ 0.4000   

Average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     177,123        175,830        176,888        175,656   

Diluted

     178,854        176,985        178,743        176,778   

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net income

   $ 70,394      $ 64,016      $ 141,708      $ 144,533   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (8,852     (6,975     21,710        (65,559

Postretirement medical benefits remeasurement, net of tax

     8,945        —          8,945        —     

Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of tax

     (1,647     (3,856     1,417        (2,981

Unrealized investment (loss), net of tax

     (86     (212     (579     (2,351
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (1,640     (11,043     31,493        (70,891
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 68,754      $ 52,973      $ 173,201      $ 73,642   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Molex Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended  
     December 31,  
     2012     2011  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 141,708      $ 144,533   

Add non-cash items included in net income:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     117,402        121,174   

Share-based compensation

     15,425        11,402   

Other non-cash items

     5,685        5,213   

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     5,006        94,400   

Inventories

     (34,831     (26,442

Accounts payable

     (5,326     (40,976

Other current assets and liabilities

     9,605        (7,183

Other assets and liabilities

     (97     (10,608
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided from operating activities

     254,577        291,513   

Investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (148,041     (95,055

Acquisitions

     (55,299     (24,000

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

     3,020        2,202   

Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities

     8,399        6,553   

Purchases of marketable securities

     (5,081     (4,787

Insurance proceeds and other investing activities

     9,957        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used for investing activities

     (187,045     (115,087

Financing activities:

    

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

     90,000        75,000   

Payments on revolving credit facility

     (10,000     (220,000

Proceeds from short-term loans and debt

     178,089        —     

Payments on short-term loans and debt

     (158,620     (27,389

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     —          149,713   

Cash dividends paid

     (116,706     (70,186

Exercise of stock options

     4,804        2,630   

Other financing activities

     (2,115     (2,087
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used for financing activities

     (14,548     (92,319

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     14,646        (9,370
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     67,630        74,737   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     637,417        532,599   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 705,047      $ 607,336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Molex Incorporated

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

Molex Incorporated (together with its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires, “we,” “us,” and “our”) manufactures electronic components, including electrical and fiber optic interconnection products and systems, switches and integrated products in 41 manufacturing locations in 15 countries.

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) for interim financial information and with instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the year ending June 30, 2013. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2012 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2012. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012.

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

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

2. Unauthorized Activities in Japan

As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012, we investigated unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Co., Ltd. Based on the results of the completed investigation, we recorded an accrued liability of $165.8 million for accounting purposes for the effect of unauthorized activities pending the resolution of the legal proceedings reported in Note 12.

We believe these unauthorized activities and related losses occurred from at least as early as 1988 through 2010. The accrued liability for these unauthorized activities was $170.7 million as of December 31, 2012, including $4.9 million in cumulative foreign currency translation, which was recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. To the extent we prevail in not having to pay all or any portion of the unauthorized loans ($165.8 million), we would recognize a gain. In addition, we have a contingent liability of $66.2 million for interest expense, delay damages and other loan-related expenses on the outstanding unauthorized loans.

Unauthorized activities in Japan for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 represent investigative and legal fees.

3. Acquisitions

During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC, a medical electronics company, for $55.3 million, net of cash acquired, and recorded goodwill of $34.0 million. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is preliminary and subject to revision as more detailed analysis is completed and additional information about the fair value of assets and liabilities becomes available.

 

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During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, we completed an asset purchase of Temp-Flex Cable, Inc., a specialty wire and cable company, for $24.0 million and recorded goodwill of $12.3 million. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition is complete.

4. Earnings Per Share

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

 

                                                               
     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Net income

   $ 70,394       $ 64,016       $ 141,708       $ 144,533   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic average common shares outstanding

     177,123         175,830         176,888         175,656   

Effect of dilutive stock options

     1,731         1,155         1,855         1,122   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     178,854         176,985         178,743         176,778   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

           

Basic

   $ 0.40       $ 0.36       $ 0.80       $ 0.82   

Diluted

   $ 0.39       $ 0.36       $ 0.79       $ 0.82   

Excluded from the computations above were anti-dilutive shares of 3.8 million and 2.9 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, compared with 5.1 million and 5.8 million for the same prior year periods.

5. Inventories

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

 

     Dec. 31,
2012
     June 30,
2012
 

Raw materials

   $ 90,711       $ 84,536   

Work in process

     168,350         145,610   

Finished goods

     307,828         301,679   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total inventories

   $ 566,889       $ 531,825   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

6. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits

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

 

                                                               
     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Service cost

   $ 1,627      $ 1,381      $ 3,254      $ 2,762   

Interest cost

     2,060        2,123        4,120        4,246   

Expected return on plan assets

     (2,272     (2,166     (4,544     (4,332

Amortization of prior service cost

     65        65        130        130   

Recognized actuarial losses

     681        290        1,362        580   

Amortization of transition obligation

     10        10        20        20   

Other income

     (59     —          (118     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefit cost

   $ 2,112      $ 1,703      $ 4,224      $ 3,406   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

                                                               
     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Service cost

   $ 179      $ 274      $ 358      $ 548   

Interest cost

     341        586        682        1,172   

Amortization of prior service cost

     (516     (516     (1,032     (1,032

Recognized actuarial (gains) losses

     (179     82        (358     164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefit cost

   $ (175   $ 426      $ (350   $ 852   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

7. Debt

Total debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

                                                               
     Average
Interest
Rate
    Calendar
Year
Maturity
     December 31,
2012
     June 30,
2012
 

Long-term debt:

          

Private Placement

     3.59     2016 – 2021       $ 150,000       $ 150,000   

U.S. Credit Facility

     1.71     2016         80,000         —     

Unsecured bonds and term loans

     1.18     2013         5,747         37,556   

Other debt

     Varies        2013         809         1,091   
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

          236,556         188,647   

Less current portion of long-term debt:

          

Unsecured bonds and term loans

     1.18        5,747         37,556   

Other debt

     Varies           809         1,059   
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current portion

          230,000         150,032   

Short-term borrowings:

          

Overdraft loans

     0.74     2013         105,639         62,645   

Other short-term borrowings

     Varies           3,674         3,673   
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total short-term borrowings

          109,313         66,318   
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

        $ 345,869       $ 254,965   
       

 

 

    

 

 

 

In September 2012, Molex Japan entered into three overdraft loans totaling ¥11.0 billion, with one-year terms and fluctuating interest rates based on interbank offered rates plus a spread ranging from 40 basis points to 70 basis points. At December 31, 2012, the balance of the overdraft loans, which require full repayment by the end of the term if not renewed, approximated $105.6 million.

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

In March 2010, Molex Japan entered into a ¥3.0 billion syndicated term loan for three years, with an interest rate equivalent to six month Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (TIBOR) plus 75 basis points and scheduled

 

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principal payments of ¥0.5 billion every six months. At December 31, 2012, the balance of the syndicated term loan approximated $5.7 million, which is classified as current.

In June 2009, we entered into a $195.0 million unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility in the United States, amended in January 2010, September 2010, March 2011 and December 2012, that was initially scheduled to mature in June 2012 (the U.S. Credit Facility). In connection with the September 2010 amendment, we increased the credit line on the U.S. Credit Facility to $270.0 million. In March 2011, we further amended the U.S. Credit Facility to increase the credit line to $350.0 million and extend the term to March 2016. Borrowings under the U.S. Credit Facility bear interest at a fluctuating interest rate (based on London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable percentage based on our consolidated leverage. The applicable percentage was 150 basis points as of December 31, 2012. The agreement governing the U.S. Credit Facility contains customary covenants regarding liens, debt, substantial asset sales and mergers, dividends and investments. The U.S. Credit Facility also requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage. As of December 31, 2012, we were in compliance with these covenants and had outstanding borrowings of $80.0 million.

Principal payments on long-term debt obligations are due as follows as of December 31, 2012 (in thousands):

 

Year one

   $ 6,556   

Year two

     —     

Year three

     —     

Year four

     130,000   

Year five

     —     

Thereafter

     100,000   
  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt obligations

   $ 236,556   
  

 

 

 

We had available lines of credit totaling $366.1 million at December 31, 2012, including $270.0 million available on the U.S. Credit Facility. The lines of credit expire between 2013 and 2016.

8. Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 31.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2012 and 33.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2011, reflecting the mix of earnings in tax jurisdictions with tax rates less than the U.S. federal tax rate of 35.0%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2012 was 31.0%.

We are subject to tax in U.S. federal, state and foreign tax jurisdictions. The examinations of U.S. federal income tax returns for 2007, 2008 and 2009 were completed during fiscal 2012. The tax years 2010 through 2012 remain open to examination by all major taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject.

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

9. Fair Value Measurements

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

 

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

(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 

Available-for-sale and trading securities

   $ 26,487       $ 26,487       $ —         $ —     

Derivative financial instruments, net

     2,578         —           2,578         —     

 

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

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

10. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

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

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We use one-month foreign currency forward contracts (forward contracts) to offset the impact of exchange rate volatility on certain assets and liabilities, including intercompany receivables and payables denominated in non-functional currencies. These forward contracts have not been designated as hedges, and the gains or losses on these forward contracts, along with the offsetting losses or gains due to the fluctuation of exchange rates on the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, are recognized in other (expense) income. The notional amounts of the forward contracts were $255.5 million and $223.3 million at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively, with corresponding fair values of a $0.9 million liability at December 31, 2012 and a $2.6 million asset at June 30, 2012.

Cash Flow Hedges

We use derivatives in the form of call options to hedge the variability of gold and copper prices. These derivative instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and hedge approximately 60% of our planned gold and copper purchases. Gains and losses of the effective hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) and reclassified to cost of sales during the period the product containing the commodity is sold. The fair values of the call options were $3.5 million and $4.4 million at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively. These call options have maturities of 12 months or less.

For the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the impact to AOCI and earnings from cash flow hedges before taxes follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
December  31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Unrealized (loss) gain recognized in AOCI

     (970     (9,286     6,178        (11,064

Realized (loss) gain reclassified into earnings

     (1,544     3,354        (4,041     6,478   

At December 31, 2012, $2.5 million is expected to be reclassified from AOCI to cost of sales within the next 12 months.

11. New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). The guidance requires the components of net income and other comprehensive income to be either presented in one continuous statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or in two separate, but consecutive statements. The guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of stockholders’ equity. While the guidance changes the presentation of comprehensive income, there are no changes to the components that are recognized in net income or other comprehensive income under current accounting guidance. We adopted ASU 2011-05 in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and presented a separate statement of comprehensive income.

 

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

12. Contingencies

We are currently a party to various legal proceedings, claims and investigations including those disclosed below. While management presently believes that the ultimate outcome of these proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not materially adversely affect our financial position, legal proceedings are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings or other events could occur. If one or more unfavorable final outcome were to occur, then our business could be materially and adversely affected.

Employment and Benefits Litigation

In 2009, Molex Automotive SARL (MAS), decided to close a facility it operated in Villemur-sur-Tarn, France. MAS submitted a social plan to MAS’s labor representatives providing for payments to approximately 280 terminated employees. This social plan was adopted by MAS in 2009 and payments were made to those employees until September 2010. In September 2010, former employees of MAS who were covered under the social plan filed suit against MAS and AGS (a state fund for wage guarantee) in the Toulouse Labor Court, requesting additional compensation. The total amount sought by the former employees is approximately €24.0 million ($30.9 million). Molex International initiated liquidation of MAS, and pursuant to a court proceeding, a liquidator was appointed in November 2010. One of the liquidator’s responsibilities is to assess and respond to the lawsuits involving MAS. In June 2011, the former employees of MAS noticed Molex Incorporated (Molex) as a defendant to the Toulouse Labor Court proceedings. In their court submission, the former employees claim that Molex was a co-employer of the former employees and thus jointly liable for any additional compensation the court awards. The former employees also claim that there was no economic justification for their dismissal, that MAS decided to close the facility before it consulted with the employees and their representatives and that MAS did not adequately comply with its obligation to assist the terminated employees in obtaining alternative employment. The liquidator has filed a submission on behalf of MAS and argues that the dismissal was economically justified, that the former employees have not proven the damages they are seeking but nonetheless Molex was co-employer and thus liable for any additional payments that may be awarded to the former employees. AGS filed its submission, adopting essentially the same substantive position as the liquidator on the dismissal of the former employees but arguing that Molex was the employer.

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

On February 24, 2012, the five employees who fall within the executive section submitted a reply brief and requested a postponement of the March 5, 2012 court date. The court granted the request and rescheduled separate court dates in 2012 for each plaintiff as follows: June 25, July 9, September 24, October 8 and December 17. On June 25, 2012, one plaintiff withdrew his claims against Molex. At the hearing on July 9, the court heard arguments on the issue of jurisdiction over Molex only, and on November 5, 2012 the court ruled that it has jurisdiction over Molex. Molex filed an appeal with the Toulouse Appellate Court and the court scheduled a hearing on February 13, 2013. A hearing at the Toulouse Labor Court for the remaining three executive section plaintiffs has been scheduled for March 7, 2013.

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with the Toulouse Appellate Court contesting jurisdiction. The Toulouse Appellate Court held a hearing to consider the appeal of the jurisdiction issue and is expected to issue a decision on February 7, 2013.

On March 29, 2012, Molex received notice that the liquidator filed an action against Molex in the Commercial Court of Paris claiming Molex is responsible for the liabilities of MAS that remain as a result of the liquidation. The liquidator alleged that Molex acted as de facto manager of MAS and mismanaged MAS. Although the liabilities are currently estimated at €1.9 million ($2.5 million), future liabilities of MAS may also include any amounts successfully awarded to plaintiffs in their lawsuits against MAS (described above). Molex filed a brief opposing the liquidator’s claims.

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

Molex Japan Co., Ltd

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

On August 31, 2010, Mizuho Bank (Mizuho), which holds the unauthorized loans, filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court requesting the court to find Molex Japan liable for payment of the outstanding unauthorized loans and to enter a judgment for such payment. Mizuho is claiming payment of outstanding principal borrowings of ¥3 billion ($34.8 million), ¥5 billion ($58.1 million), ¥5 billion ($58.1 million) and ¥2 billion ($23.2 million), other loan-related expenses of approximately ¥106 million ($1.2 million) and interest expense and delay damages of approximately ¥5.7 billion ($66.2 million) as of December 31, 2012. On October 13, 2010, Molex Japan filed a written answer requesting the court to dismiss the complaint and subsequently both parties have submitted additional briefs, witness statements and witness testimony. At a court hearing on October 10, 2012, the court informed the parties that it would render its decision on December 26, 2012; however, in late November, upon consultation with the court, court-supervised settlement discussions commenced. At a settlement meeting on December 21, 2012, the court postponed issuing its decision until February 27, 2013. There can be no assurance the parties will reach settlement or the settlement amount will not exceed the accrued liability for unauthorized activities in Japan. If settlement discussions fail to resolve the litigation, we intend to continue to vigorously contest the enforceability of the outstanding unauthorized loans. See Note 2 for accounting treatment of the accrued liability for unauthorized activities in Japan.

As we reported on April 29, 2011, the SEC informed us they issued a formal order of private investigation in connection with the unauthorized activities in Japan. We are fully cooperating with the SEC’s investigation.

13. Segments and Related Information

We have two global reportable segments: Connector and Custom & Electrical. The reportable segments represent an aggregation of three operating segments.

 

   

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

 

   

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customer requirements. It also leverages expertise in the use of signal, power and interface technology in industrial automation and other harsh environment applications.

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

 

            Custom &      Corporate        
     Connector      Electrical      & Other     Total  

For the three months ended:

          

December 31, 2012:

          

Revenues from external customers

   $ 714,712       $ 252,913       $ 110      $ 967,735   

Income (loss) from operations

     116,876         31,812         (42,173     106,515   

Depreciation & amortization

     48,090         7,690         3,880        59,660   

Capital expenditures

     62,790         9,237         6,601        78,628   

December 31, 2011:

          

Revenues from external customers

   $ 602,885       $ 254,713       $ —        $ 857,598   

Income (loss) from operations

     77,351         47,597         (27,807     97,141   

Depreciation & amortization

     49,333         6,753         3,847        59,933   

Capital expenditures

     43,673         4,235         4,343        52,251   

For the six months ended:

          

December 31, 2012:

          

Revenues from external customers

   $ 1,371,286       $ 512,697       $ 673      $ 1,884,656   

Income (loss) from operations

     212,132         72,672         (75,554     209,250   

Depreciation & amortization

     94,365         14,769         8,268        117,402   

Capital expenditures

     115,177         22,546         10,318        148,041   

December 31, 2011:

          

Revenues from external customers

   $ 1,281,665       $ 511,507       $ 411      $ 1,793,583   

Income (loss) from operations

     183,613         89,505         (55,396     217,722   

Depreciation & amortization

     99,408         13,880         7,886        121,174   

Capital expenditures

     78,375         11,149         5,531        95,055   

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

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

 

            Custom &      Corporate         
     Connector      Electrical      & Other      Total  

December 31, 2012

   $ 1,888,097       $ 496,875       $ 105,110       $ 2,490,082   

June 30, 2012

     1,846,636         479,318         107,699         2,433,653   

 

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

 

     Dec. 31,      June 30,  
     2012      2012  

Segment assets

   $ 2,490,082       $ 2,433,653   

Other current assets

     851,292         796,134   

Other non-current assets

     423,223         381,716   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated total assets

   $ 3,764,597       $ 3,611,503   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Molex Incorporated

 

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

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

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes contained herein and our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to those described below under the heading “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information.”

Overview

Our core business is the manufacture and sale of electronic components. Our products are used by a large number of leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) throughout the world. We design, manufacture and sell more than 100,000 different products including terminals, connectors, planar cables, cable assemblies, interconnection systems, backplanes, integrated products and mechanical and electronic switches in 41 manufacturing locations in 15 countries. We also provide manufacturing services to integrate specific components into a customer’s product.

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

 

   

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

 

   

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

Net revenue increased 12.8% and 5.1% during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, compared with the prior year periods primarily due to an increase in customer demand in the telecommunications and infotech markets, partially offset by lower demand in the consumer and industrial markets. The increased customer demand in the telecommunications and infotech markets resulted in sales to a consumer electronics company, directly and indirectly, that exceeded 10% of net revenue during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012. Gross margin decreased during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods primarily due to changes in the mix of product sales and start-up costs related to new product introductions. Selling, general and administrative expenses were higher during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods to support the increase in net revenue. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net revenue over prior year periods. Income from operations increased during the three months ended December 31, 2012 primarily due to higher net revenue compared with the prior year period, but decreased during the six months ended December 31, 2012 as higher net revenue was offset by lower gross margin and higher selling, general and administrative expenses compared with the prior year period.

Unauthorized Activities in Japan

As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012, we investigated unauthorized activities at Molex Japan Co., Ltd. Based on the results of the completed investigation, we

 

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recorded an accrued liability of $165.8 million for accounting purposes for the effect of unauthorized activities.

We believe these unauthorized activities and related losses occurred from at least as early as 1988 through 2010. The accrued liability for these unauthorized activities was $170.7 million as of December 31, 2012, including $4.9 million in cumulative foreign currency translation, which was recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. To the extent we prevail in not having to pay all or any portion of the unauthorized loans ($165.8 million), we would recognize a gain. In addition, we have a contingent liability of $66.2 million for interest expense, delay damages and other loan-related expenses on the outstanding unauthorized loans.

On August 31, 2010, the holder of the unauthorized loans filed a complaint in Tokyo District Court requesting the court to find Molex Japan liable for payment of the outstanding unauthorized loans and to enter a judgment for such payment. On October 13, 2010, Molex Japan filed a written answer requesting the court to dismiss the complaint and subsequently both parties have submitted additional briefs, witness statements and witness testimony. At a court hearing on October 10, 2012, the court informed the parties that it would render its decision on December 26, 2012; however, in late November, upon consultation with the court, court-supervised settlement discussions commenced. At a settlement meeting on December 21, 2012, the court postponed issuing its decision until February 27, 2013. There can be no assurance the parties will reach settlement or the settlement amount will not exceed the accrued liability for unauthorized activities in Japan. If settlement discussions fail to resolve the litigation, we intend to continue to vigorously contest the enforceability of the outstanding unauthorized loans. For a complete discussion of legal proceedings, see Note 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Unauthorized activities in Japan for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 represent investigative and legal fees.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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

The information concerning our critical accounting policies can be found under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q.

Results of Operations

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

 

           Percentage           Percentage  
     2012     of Revenue     2011     of Revenue  

Net revenue

   $ 967,735        100.0   $ 857,598        100.0

Cost of sales

     678,565        70.1     594,661        69.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     289,170        29.9     262,937        30.7

Selling, general & administrative

     181,028        18.7     163,073        19.0

Unauthorized activities in Japan

     1,627        0.2     2,723        0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     106,515        11.0     97,141        11.3

Other (expense) income, net

     (4,284     (0.4 %)      (612     0.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     102,231        10.6     96,529        11.3

Income taxes

     31,837        3.3     32,513        3.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 70,394        7.3   $ 64,016        7.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

                                                               
     2012     Percentage
of Revenue
    2011     Percentage
of Revenue
 

Net revenue

   $ 1,884,656        100.0   $ 1,793,583        100.0

Cost of sales

     1,327,069        70.4     1,237,918        69.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     557,587        29.6     555,665        31.0

Selling, general & administrative

     344,149        18.3     332,298        18.5

Unauthorized activities in Japan

     4,188        0.2     5,645        0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     209,250        11.1     217,722        12.1

Other (expense) income, net

     (3,898     (0.2 %)      (1,727     (0.1 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     205,352        10.9     215,995        12.0

Income taxes

     63,644        3.4     71,462        4.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 141,708        7.5   $ 144,533        8.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Revenue

We sell our products in five primary markets. Our connectors, interconnecting devices and assemblies are used principally in the telecommunications, infotech, consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our products are used in a wide range of applications including servers and storage devices, networking products, notebook computers, mobile products such as smartphones and tablets, home entertainment products such as cameras and televisions, gaming systems, automobile infotainment and safety systems, factory automation and diagnostic equipment.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2013 net revenue increased 5.5% and 12.8% compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2013 (sequential quarter) and the second quarter of fiscal 2012 (comparable quarter), respectively, due primarily to increased demand from new product introductions in the telecommunications and infotech markets, partially offset by foreign currency translation and lower demand in the consumer and industrial markets. The increase (decrease) in net revenue from each market during the sequential quarter and the comparable quarter follows:

 

                               
     Sequential
Quarter
    Comparable
Quarter
 

Telecommunications

     15     15

Infotech

     11        31   

Consumer

     (9     (11

Industrial

     (9     (4

Automotive

     3        15   

Telecommunications market net revenue increased versus both the sequential and comparable quarters primarily due to higher demand related to new product introductions for certain mobile phone products. Net revenue also increased versus the sequential quarter due to increased holiday seasonal demand. The higher net revenue was partially offset by lower demand for networking products.

 

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Infotech market net revenue increased versus both the sequential and comparable quarters primarily due to higher demand related to new product introductions for certain tablet devices and higher demand for notebook computers. Net revenue also increased versus the sequential quarter due to increased holiday seasonal demand and versus the comparable quarter due to relatively high levels of inventory in the distribution channel in the prior year period.

Consumer market net revenue decreased versus the sequential quarter as the first quarter of fiscal 2013 benefitted from pre-holiday production volumes in gaming systems. Consumer market net revenue decreased versus the comparable quarter due to lower demand for home entertainment products and gaming systems.

Industrial market net revenue decreased versus both the sequential and comparable quarters due to lower demand for semiconductor and production equipment from our customers’ decreased production, companies’ reluctance to invest in automation projects or deferral of projects in the current economic environment and relatively high levels of inventory in the distribution channel.

Automotive market net revenue increased versus both the sequential and comparable quarters due to increasing electronic content in automobiles, such as infotainment and safety systems and products to improve fuel efficiency. Automotive market net revenue also increased versus the comparable quarter due to higher automobile production, particularly in North America.

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

 

                                                               
     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Americas

     25     26     26     25

Asia Pacific

     64        61        63        62   

Europe

     11        13        11        13   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

     Three Months
Ended

Dec. 31,  2012
    Six Months
Ended

Dec. 31, 2012
 

Net revenue for prior year period

   $ 857,598      $ 1,793,583   

Components of net revenue change:

    

Organic net revenue change

     109,512        112,807   

Currency translation

     (7,851     (32,950

Acquisitions

     8,476        11,216   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total change in net revenue from prior year period

     110,137        91,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenue for current year period

   $ 967,735      $ 1,884,656   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     12.8     6.3

Organic net revenue increased during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods as customer demand for certain mobile phone products and tablet devices improved in the telecommunications and infotech markets. We acquired Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and completed an asset purchase of Temp-Flex Cable, Inc. during the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

Foreign currency translation decreased net revenue approximately $7.9 million and $33.0 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, primarily due to a weaker euro and Japanese yen

 

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against the U.S. dollar, compared with the prior year periods. The following tables show the effect on the change in geographic net revenue from foreign currency translations to the U.S. dollar (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended December 31, 2012     Six Months Ended December 31, 2012  
     Local
Currency
    Currency
Translation
    Net
Change
    Local
Currency
    Currency
Translation
    Net
Change
 

Americas

   $ 25,560      $ 111      $ 25,671      $ 41,784      $ (79 )     $ 41,705   

Asia Pacific

     98,951        (1,784     97,167        89,899        (10,025     79,874   

Europe

     (4,839     (6,178     (11,017     (7,817     (22,846     (30,663

Corporate & Other

     (1,684     —          (1,684     157        —          157   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change

   $ 117,988      $ (7,851   $ 110,137      $ 124,023      $ (32,950   $ 91,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The change in net revenue on a local currency basis was as follows:

 

     Three Months
Ended

Dec. 31,  2012
    Six Months
Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
 

Americas

     11.8     9.5

Asia Pacific

     18.9        8.1   

Europe

     (4.3     (3.3

Total

     13.8     6.9

Gross Profit

The following table provides a summary of gross profit and gross margin for the three and six months ended December 31 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Gross profit

   $ 289,170      $ 262,937      $ 557,587      $ 555,665   

Gross margin

     29.9     30.7     29.6     31.0

Gross profit increased for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods despite the lower gross margin due to the higher net revenue in the telecommunications and infotech markets. The lower gross margin compared with the prior year periods was primarily due to higher material costs, changes in the mix of product sales, start-up costs related to new product introductions during the period and price erosion.

A significant portion of our material cost is comprised of copper and gold. We purchased approximately 8.6 million pounds of copper and approximately 47,900 troy ounces of gold during the six months ended December 31, 2012. The following table sets forth the average prices of copper and gold we purchased in the three and six months ended December 31:

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Copper (price per pound)

   $ 3.60       $ 3.41       $ 3.55       $ 3.78   

Gold (price per troy ounce)

     1,718.00         1,683.00         1,686.00         1,693.00   

Generally, we are able to pass through to our customers only a small portion of changes in the price of copper and gold. However, we mitigate the impact of any significant increases in copper and gold prices by hedging with call options a portion of our projected net global purchases of copper and gold. The hedges increased cost of sales by $1.5 million and $4.0 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, and

 

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reduced cost of sales by $3.4 million and $6.5 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, respectively.

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

 

     Three Months
Ended

Dec. 31,  2012
    Six Months
Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
 

Price erosion

   $ (23,341   $ (41,425

Currency translation

     (2,566     (8,234

Currency transaction

     1,136        901   

Price erosion measures the reduction in prices of our products year over year, which reduces our gross profit. The largest impact from price erosion is in our Connector segment. A significant portion of price erosion occurred in mobile phone connector products, which are part of the mobile market. We minimize the impact of price erosion through the use of pricing software that provides enhanced visibility to recoverable costs and improved detail of profit margin by product.

The decrease in gross profit due to currency translation during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 was primarily due to a weaker Japanese yen and euro against the U.S. dollar, compared with the prior year periods.

Certain products we manufacture in Japan and Europe are sold in other regions of the world at selling prices primarily denominated in or closely linked to the U.S. dollar. As a result, changes in foreign currency exchange rates may affect our cost of sales reported in U.S. dollars without a corresponding effect on net revenue. The increase in gross profit due to currency transactions was nominal as the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates principally offset each other during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, compared with the prior year periods.

Operating Expenses

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

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Selling, general and administrative

   $ 181,028      $ 163,073      $ 344,149      $ 332,298   

Unauthorized activities in Japan

     1,627        2,723        4,188        5,645   

Selling, general and administrative as a percentage of net revenue

     18.7     19.0     18.3     18.5

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $18.0 million and $11.9 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, compared with the prior year periods, but decreased as a percentage of net revenue. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to the increase in net revenue and investments in research and development to support new product introductions. We also increased investments in business development to drive future growth. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2012 were reduced by $9.9 million due to property insurance proceeds for damages from the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan during the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The impact of foreign currency translation decreased selling, general and administrative expenses approximately $5.9 million and $1.7 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, compared with the prior year periods.

Research and development expenditures, which are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses, were approximately $47.9 million, or 4.9% of net revenue and $94.2 million, or 5.0% of net revenue, for the three

 

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and six months ended December 31, 2012, compared with $44.8 million, or 5.2% of net revenue and $88.7 million, or 4.9% of net revenue, for the comparable prior year periods.

Unauthorized activities in Japan for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 represent investigative and legal fees. See Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other (Expense) Income

Other (expense) income consists primarily of net interest expense, investment income and currency exchange gains or losses. We recorded net expense of $4.3 million and $3.9 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, compared with net expense of $0.6 million and $1.7 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2011, respectively. Fluctuations in other (expense) income are primarily due to changes in foreign currency gains and losses as net interest expense and investment income principally offset.

Effective Tax Rate

The effective tax rate was 31.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2012. During the three months ended December 31, 2012, we recorded income tax expense of $31.8 million. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2012 was 31.0%.

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

The effective tax rate was 33.7% for the three months ended December 31, 2011.

Backlog

Our order backlog on December 31, 2012 was approximately $404.0 million compared with order backlog of $445.3 million at September 30, 2012 and $346.3 million at December 31, 2011. Orders for the three months ended December 31, 2012 were $919.7 million compared with $943.9 million and $815.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Orders for the three months ended December 31, 2012 decreased $24.2 million over the sequential quarter and fell short of net revenue during the period as customer demand weakened. Orders for the three months ended December 31, 2012 improved compared with the prior year period due primarily to new product introductions in the telecommunications and infotech markets.

Segments

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

 

     2012      Percentage
of Revenue
    2011      Percentage
of Revenue
 

Connector

   $ 714,712         73.9   $ 602,885         70.3

Custom & Electrical

     252,913         26.1        254,713         29.7   

Corporate & Other

     110         —          —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 967,735         100.0   $ 857,598         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

     2012      Percentage
of Revenue
    2011      Percentage
of Revenue
 

Connector

   $ 1,371,286         72.8   $ 1,281,665         71.5

Custom & Electrical

     512,697         27.2        511,507         28.5   

Corporate & Other

     673         —          411         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,884,656         100.0   $ 1,793,583         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Connector

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

 

     Three Months
Ended

Dec. 31, 2012
    Six Months
Ended

Dec. 31, 2012
 

Net revenue for prior year period

   $ 602,885      $ 1,281,665   

Components of net revenue change:

    

Organic net revenue change

     117,825        110,666   

Currency translation

     (5,998     (21,045
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total change in net revenue from prior year period

     111,827        89,621   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenue for current year period

   $ 714,712      $ 1,371,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     19.5     8.6

The Connector segment sells primarily to the telecommunications, infotech, consumer and automotive markets. Organic net revenue and segment net revenue increased during the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods as increased demand for new product introductions in the telecommunications and infotech markets offset lower demand in the consumer market. The increase in organic net revenue was partially offset by price erosion, which is generally higher in the Connector segment compared with our Custom & Electrical segment. Foreign currency translation decreased net revenue by $6.0 million and $21.0 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, primarily due to a weaker euro and Japanese yen against the U.S dollar.

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

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Income from operations

   $ 116,876      $ 77,351      $ 212,132      $ 183,613   

Operating margin

     16.4     12.8     15.5     14.3

Connector segment income from operations and operating margin increased for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods primarily due to higher net revenue and higher absorption from increased production. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2012 were reduced by $9.9 million due to property insurance proceeds for damages from the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan during the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

 

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Custom & Electrical

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

 

     Three Months
Ended

Dec. 31, 2012
    Six Months
Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
 

Net revenue for prior year period

   $ 254,713      $ 511,507   

Components of net revenue change:

    

Organic net revenue change

     (8,418     1,895   

Currency translation

     (1,858     (11,921

Acquisitions

     8,476        11,216   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total change in net revenue from prior year period

     (1,800     1,190   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenue for current year period

   $ 252,913      $ 512,697   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

     (3.3 )%      0.4

The Custom & Electrical segment sells primarily to the industrial, telecommunications and infotech markets. Custom & Electrical segment organic net revenue decreased for the three months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods primarily due to lower customer demand in the industrial market and lower customer demand for networking devices in the infotech market. Segment organic net revenue increased slightly for the six months ended December 31, 2012 as higher net revenue earlier in the period was partially offset by weakening demand in the industrial market and lower demand for networking devices in the telecommunications market. Foreign currency translation decreased net revenue $1.9 million and $11.9 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012, respectively, primarily due to a weaker euro against the U.S. dollar compared with the prior year periods. We acquired Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC during the second quarter of fiscal 2013 and completed an asset purchase of Temp-Flex Cable, Inc. during the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

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

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Income from operations

   $ 31,812      $ 47,597      $  72,672      $ 89,505   

Operating margin

     12.6     18.7     14.2     17.5

Custom & Electrical income from operations and operating margin decreased for the three and six months ended December 31, 2012 compared with the prior year periods primarily due to lower net revenue and lower gross margin caused by an unfavorable mix of product sales and lower absorption of fixed costs from lower demand.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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

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

 

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growth together with GAAP measures, such as net revenue and operating income in its decision making processes related to the operations of our reporting segments and our overall company. Because organic net revenue growth calculations may vary among other companies, organic net revenue growth amounts presented may not be comparable with similar measures of other companies.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

We fund capital projects and working capital needs principally out of operating cash flows and cash reserves. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $716.8 million and $652.2 million at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2012 included $686.6 million held in non-U.S. accounts, including $223.0 million in countries where we may experience administrative delays in withdrawing and transferring cash to U.S. accounts. Transferring cash, cash equivalents or marketable securities to U.S. accounts from non-U.S. accounts could subject us to additional U.S. repatriation income tax. The primary source of our cash flow is cash generated by operations. Principal uses of cash are capital expenditures, dividend payments and business investments. Our long-term financing strategy is to primarily rely on internal sources of funds for investing in property, plant, equipment and acquisitions.

In September 2012, Molex Japan entered into three overdraft loans totaling ¥11.0 billion, with one-year terms and fluctuating interest rates based on interbank offered rates plus a spread ranging from 40 basis points to 70 basis points. At December 31, 2012, the balance of the overdraft loans, which require full repayment by the end of the term if not renewed, approximated $105.6 million.

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

In June 2009, we entered into a $195.0 million unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility in the United States, amended in January 2010, September 2010, March 2011 and December 2012, that was initially scheduled to mature in June 2012 (the U.S. Credit Facility). In connection with the September 2010 amendment, we increased the credit line on the U.S. Credit Facility to $270.0 million. In March 2011, we further amended the U.S. Credit Facility to increase the credit line to $350.0 million and extend the term to March 2016. The U.S. Credit Facility requires us to maintain financial covenants pertaining to, among other things, our consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage. As of December 31, 2012, we were in compliance with these covenants.

Total debt, including obligations under capital leases, totaled $345.9 million and $255.0 million at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, respectively. We had available lines of credit totaling $366.1 million at December 31, 2012, including $270.0 million available on the U.S. Credit Facility. See Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents increased $67.6 million during the six months ended December 31, 2012. Our primary source of cash was operating cash flows of $254.6 million, the majority of which is generated outside the United States. We used cash during the period to fund capital expenditures of $148.0 million and pay dividends of $116.7 million. The translation of our cash to U.S. dollars increased our cash and cash equivalents by $14.6 million compared with the balance as of June 30, 2012.

 

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

 

     Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Cash provided from operating activities

   $ 254,577      $ 291,513   

Cash used for investing activities

     (187,045     (115,087

Cash used for financing activities

     (14,548     (92,319

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     14,646        (9,370
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 67,630      $ 74,737   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Cash provided from operating activities decreased by $36.9 million from the prior year period. Working capital needs increased $48.4 million in the current year period compared with the prior year period as higher inventory levels and lower accounts payable balances were partially offset by lower accounts receivable balances. Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities.

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities increased by $72.0 million from the prior year period due to a $53.0 million increase in capital expenditures and a $31.3 million increase in acquisitions during the six months ended December 31, 2012, partially offset by $9.9 million of property insurance proceeds for damages from the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan during the third quarter of fiscal 2011. Capital expenditures were $148.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012, compared with $95.1 million in the prior year period. Capital expenditures increased primarily due to investments related to new product introductions.

Financing Activities

Cash used for financing activities decreased $77.8 million during the six months ended December 31, 2012, compared with the prior year period primarily due to a reduction in net payments on debt partially offset by an increase in dividends paid during the period.

Our quarterly cash dividend was $0.22 per share in fiscal 2013, an increase of 10.0% from the previous cash dividend of $0.20 per share in the prior fiscal year. In addition, we accelerated our regular third quarter cash dividend from January 2013 to December 2012. The accelerated dividend was paid on December 21, 2012 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2012.

We issued senior notes totaling $150.0 million in August 2011. Proceeds were used to pay down a portion of the U.S. Credit Facility. Net borrowings on the revolving U.S. Credit Facility were $80.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012, compared with $145.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011.

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

 

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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

We have contractual obligations and commercial commitments as described in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the year ended June 30, 2012. In addition, we have obligations under open purchase orders and the long-term liabilities reflected in our consolidated balance sheet, which principally consist of pension and other postretirement benefits obligations and debt. Since June 30, 2012, there have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and commercial commitments arising outside of the ordinary course of business. See Note 7 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our future performance, business, beliefs, and management’s assumptions. In addition, we, or others on our behalf, may make forward-looking statements in press releases or written statements, or in our communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, web casts, phone calls, and conference calls. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “could,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “should,” “may,” “assume,” “potential,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. We describe our respective risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could affect the outcome or results of operations in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012 (Form 10-K). You should carefully consider the risks described in our Form 10-K. Such risks are not the only ones facing our company; additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the risks occur, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially adversely affected.

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

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

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

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

We also monitor our foreign currency exposure in each country and implement strategies to respond to changing economic and political environments. Examples of these strategies include the prompt payment of intercompany balances utilizing a global netting system, the establishment of contra-currency accounts in several international subsidiaries, the development of natural hedges and the use of foreign exchange contracts to protect or

 

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preserve the value of cash flows. See Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of foreign exchange contracts in use at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012.

We have implemented a formalized treasury risk management policy that describes procedures and controls over derivative financial and commodity instruments. Under the policy, we do not use derivative financial or commodity instruments for speculative or trading purposes, and the use of such instruments is subject to strict approval levels by senior management. Typically, the use of derivative instruments is limited to hedging activities related to specific foreign currency cash flows, net receivable and payable balances and call options on certain commodities. See Note 10 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of derivative instruments in use at December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012.

The translation of the financial statements of non-U.S. operations is impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Consolidated net revenue and income from operations were impacted by the translation of our international financial statements into U.S. dollars resulting in decreased net revenue of $33.0 million and decreased income from operations of $2.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2012, compared with the prior year period.

Our $11.7 million of marketable securities at December 31, 2012 are principally invested in time deposits.

Interest rate exposure is generally limited to our marketable securities, overdraft loans, five-year unsecured U.S. Credit Facility and syndicated term loan. We do not actively manage the risk of interest rate fluctuations. Our marketable securities mature in less than 12 months. We had $80.0 million outstanding on our $350.0 million U.S. Credit Facility with an interest rate of approximately 1.71% at December 31, 2012. We had $105.6 million outstanding on our overdraft loans at December 31, 2012 with fluctuating interest rates based on interbank offered rates plus a spread ranging from 40 basis points to 70 basis points.

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

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

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

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

Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

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

 

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Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

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

 

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PART II

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Currently, we are involved in a number of legal proceedings. For a discussion of contingencies related to legal proceedings, see Note 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

 

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

Share purchases of Molex Common and/or Class A Common Stock for the quarter ended December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands, except price per share data):

 

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

October 1 – October 31

        

Common Stock

     —         $ —           —     

Class A Common Stock

     171       $ 21.40         —     

November 1 – November 30

        

Common Stock

     —         $ —           —     

Class A Common Stock

     1       $ 21.90         —     

December 1 – December 31

        

Common Stock

     —         $ —           —     

Class A Common Stock

     —         $ —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     172       $ 21.40         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The shares purchased represent exercises of employee stock options.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures—Not Applicable

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Number

  

Description

10.1    Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement dated June 28, 2011 among Molex Incorporated, the Lenders named therein, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Standard Charter Bank as Syndication Agent, The Northern Trust Company as Documentation Agent.
31    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications
   31.1 Section 302 certification by Chief Executive Officer
   31.2 Section 302 certification by Chief Financial Officer
32    Section 1350 Certifications
   32.1 Section 906 certification by Chief Executive Officer
   32.2 Section 906 certification by Chief Financial Officer
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

MOLEX INCORPORATED
   
  (Registrant)

Date: January 24, 2013

/S/ DAVID D. JOHNSON

David D. Johnson

Executive Vice President, Treasurer and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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