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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
 
 
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2014
 
 
or
 
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13
 
 
OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
 
¨
For the transition period from __________ to __________
 
Commission File Number: 001-35797
Zoetis Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
46-0696167
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
 
 
100 Campus Drive, Florham Park, New Jersey
 
07932
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(973) 822-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ¨
 
Accelerated filer ¨
 
Non-accelerated filer x
 
Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No
At November 7, 2014, there were 501,324,843 shares of common stock outstanding.





TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
Page
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated (Unaudited) Balance Sheets
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
 
Review Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
Item 2.
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
Item 3.
 
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
Item 4.
 
Mine Safety Disclosures
 
Item 5.
 
Other Information
 
Item 6.
 
 
 





PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Financial Statements

ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND SHARES, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Revenue
 
$
1,210

 
$
1,103

 
$
3,465

 
$
3,307

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales(a)
 
434

 
385

 
1,226

 
1,203

Selling, general and administrative expenses(a)
 
394

 
399

 
1,146

 
1,155

Research and development expenses(a)
 
93

 
93

 
272

 
278

Amortization of intangible assets(a)
 
16

 
15

 
46

 
45

Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs
 
2

 
3

 
10

 
(10
)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
29

 
29

 
87

 
83

Other (income)/deductions—net
 
4

 
(6
)
 
13

 
(11
)
Income before provision for taxes on income
 
238

 
185

 
665

 
564

Provision for taxes on income
 
71

 
54

 
204

 
165

Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
 
167

 
131

 
461

 
399

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
1

 

 
4

 

Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.
 
$
166

 
$
131

 
$
457

 
$
399

Earnings per share attributable to Zoetis Inc. stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Basic
 
$
0.33

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.80

 Diluted
 
$
0.33

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.80

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Basic
 
501.453

 
500.000

 
500.887

 
500.000

 Diluted
 
502.445

 
500.354

 
501.610

 
500.227

Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.072

 
$
0.065

 
$
0.144

 
$
0.195

(a) 
Amortization expense related to finite-lived acquired intangible assets that contribute to our ability to sell, manufacture, research, market and distribute products, compounds and intellectual property is included in Amortization of intangible assets as these intangible assets benefit multiple business functions. Amortization expense related to finite-lived acquired intangible assets that are associated with a single function is included in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
1 |


ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
 
$
167

 
$
131

 
$
461

 
$
399

Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of taxes and reclassification adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
 
(38
)
 
(62
)
 
(20
)
 
(79
)
Benefit plans: Actuarial losses, net(a)
 
(1
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(3
)
                       Plan settlement, net(b)
 

 

 
3

 

Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
(39
)
 
(62
)
 
(18
)
 
(82
)
Comprehensive income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
 
128

 
69

 
443

 
317

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
2

 

 
4

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Zoetis Inc.
 
$
126

 
$
69

 
$
439

 
$
317

(a) 
Presented net of reclassification adjustments and tax impacts, which are not significant in any period presented. Reclassification adjustments related to benefit plans are generally reclassified, as part of net periodic pension cost, into Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses, and/or Research and development expenses, as appropriate, in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
(b) Reflects the first quarter 2014 settlement charge associated with the 2012 sale of our Netherlands manufacturing facility which was recorded to Other (income)/deductions—net. See Note 12. Benefit Plans for additional information.
 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
2 |


ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
 
September 28,

 
December 31,

 
 
2014

 
2013

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
(Unaudited)

 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
598

 
$
610

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $31 in 2014 and $31 in 2013
 
1,057

 
1,138

Inventories
 
1,388

 
1,293

Current deferred tax assets
 
106

 
97

Other current assets
 
204

 
219

Total current assets
 
3,353

 
3,357

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $1,143 in 2014 and $1,028 in 2013
 
1,313

 
1,295

Goodwill
 
982

 
982

Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
 
757

 
803

Noncurrent deferred tax assets
 
55

 
63

Other noncurrent assets
 
67

 
58

Total assets
 
$
6,527

 
$
6,558

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
 
$
10

 
$
15

Accounts payable
 
259

 
506

Accrued compensation and related items
 
201

 
229

Income taxes payable
 
86

 
40

Dividends payable
 

 
36

Other current liabilities
 
442

 
589

Total current liabilities
 
998

 
1,415

Long-term debt
 
3,642

 
3,642

Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities
 
265

 
322

Other taxes payable
 
57

 
49

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
176

 
168

Total liabilities
 
5,138

 
5,596

Commitments and contingencies
 

 

Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 1,000,000,000 authorized, none issued
 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value: 6,000,000,000 authorized; 501,209,488 and 500,007,735 shares issued; 501,195,696 and 500,007,428 shares outstanding at September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively
 
5

 
5

Treasury stock, at cost, 13,792 and 307 shares of common stock at September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013,
respectively
 

 

Additional paid-in capital
 
938

 
878

Retained earnings
 
661

 
276

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(240
)
 
(219
)
Total Zoetis Inc. equity
 
1,364

 
940

Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
25

 
22

Total equity
 
1,389

 
962

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
6,527

 
$
6,558

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
3 |


ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)

 
Zoetis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated

 
Equity

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business

 
Additional

 
 
 
Other

 
Attributable to

 
 
 
 
Common

 
Treasury

 
Unit

 
Paid-in

 
Retained

 
Comprehensive

 
Noncontrolling

 
Total

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
Stock(a)

 
Stock(a)

 
Equity(b)

 
Capital

 
Earnings

 
Loss

 
Interests

 
Equity

Balance, December 31, 2012
 
$

 
$

 
$
4,183

 
$

 
$

 
$
(157
)
 
$
15

 
$
4,041

Nine months ended September 29, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 

 

 
94

 

 
305

 

 

 
399

Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 

 

 
(82
)
 

 
(82
)
Share-based compensation awards(c)
 

 

 
3

 
34

 

 

 

 
37

Net transfers—Pfizer Inc.
 

 

 
(271
)
 

 

 

 

 
(271
)
Separation adjustments(d)
 

 

 
414

 
34

 

 
(6
)
 
8

 
450

Employee benefit plan contribution from Pfizer Inc.(e)
 

 

 

 
1

 

 

 

 
1

Reclassification of net liability due to Pfizer, Inc.(f)
 

 

 
(60
)
 

 

 

 

 
(60
)
Consideration paid to Pfizer Inc. in connection with the Separation(g)
 

 

 

 
(3,551
)
 

 

 

 
(3,551
)
Issuance of common stock to Pfizer Inc. in connection with the Separation and reclassification of Business Unit Equity(g)
 
5

 

 
(4,363
)
 
4,358

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared
 

 

 

 

 
(98
)
 

 

 
(98
)
Balance, September 29, 2013
 
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
876

 
$
207

 
$
(245
)
 
$
23

 
$
866

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2013
 
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
878

 
$
276

 
$
(219
)
 
$
22

 
$
962

Nine months ended September 28, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 

 

 

 

 
457

 

 
4

 
461

Other comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 

 

 
(18
)
 

 
(18
)
Share-based compensation awards (c)
 

 

 

 
23

 

 

 

 
23

Defined contribution plan transactions(h)
 

 

 

 
32

 

 

 

 
32

Pension plan transfer from Pfizer Inc.(i)
 

 

 

 
3

 

 
(3
)
 

 

Employee benefit plan contribution from Pfizer Inc.(e)
 

 

 

 
2

 

 

 

 
2

Dividends declared
 

 

 

 

 
(72
)
 

 
(1
)
 
(73
)
Balance, September 28, 2014
 
$
5

 
$

 
$

 
$
938

 
$
661

 
$
(240
)
 
$
25

 
$
1,389

(a) 
As of September 28, 2014, there were 501,195,696 outstanding shares of common stock and 13,792 shares of treasury stock. Treasury stock is recognized at the cost to reacquire the shares, which totaled $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
(b) 
All amounts associated with Business Unit Equity relate to periods prior to the Separation. See Note 2A. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: The Separation.
(c) 
The nine months ended September 28, 2014 includes the issuance of 100,072 shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock and an increase of 13,485 shares of treasury stock associated with exercises of employee share-based awards. The nine months ended September 29, 2013 includes the issuance of 7,080 shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock and the reacquisition of 247 treasury shares. Treasury shares are reacquired from employees for withholding tax purposes in connection with the vesting and exercise of awards under our equity compensation plan. For additional information regarding share-based compensation, see Note 13. Share-Based Payments.
(d) 
For additional information, see Note 2B. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: Adjustments Associated with the Separation.
(e) 
Represents contributed capital from Pfizer Inc. associated with service credit continuation for certain Zoetis Inc. employees in Pfizer Inc.'s U.S. qualified defined benefit and U.S. retiree medical plans. See Note 12. Benefit Plans.
(f) 
Represents the reclassification of the Receivable from Pfizer Inc. and the Payable to Pfizer Inc. from Business Unit Equity as of the Separation date. See Note 2A. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: The Separation.
(g) 
Reflects the Separation transaction. See Note 2A. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: The Separation.
(h) 
Reflects company matching and profit-sharing contributions funded through the issuance of 1,101,681 shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock.
(i) 
Reflects the 2014 transfers of defined benefit pension plans from Pfizer Inc. and the associated reclassification from Additional Paid in Capital to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. See Note 12. Benefit Plans.



See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
4 |


ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
 
$
461

 
$
399

Adjustments to reconcile net income before noncontrolling interests to net cash
 
 
 
 
provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
 
151

 
151

Share-based compensation expense
 
22

 
37

Asset write-offs and asset impairments
 
8

 
4

Deferred taxes
 
(60
)
 
(47
)
Employee benefit plan contribution from Pfizer Inc.
 
2

 
1

Other non-cash adjustments
 
(8
)
 

Other changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures and transfers with Pfizer Inc.
 
(337
)
 
(162
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
239

 
383

Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(129
)
 
(135
)
Milestone payment related to previously acquired intangibles
 
(15
)
 

Net proceeds from sales of assets
 
8

 
7

Other investing activities
 
(1
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(137
)
 
(128
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
(Decrease)/increase in short-term borrowings, net
 
(5
)
 
11

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt—senior notes, net of discount and fees
 

 
2,625

Stock-based compensation-related proceeds and excess tax benefits
 
2

 

Consideration paid to Pfizer Inc. in connection with the Separation(a)
 

 
(2,559
)
Cash dividends paid
 
(109
)
 
(65
)
Other net financing activities with Pfizer Inc.
 

 
(184
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(112
)
 
(172
)
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(2
)
 
(11
)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
(12
)
 
72

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
610

 
317

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
598

 
$
389

 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
 
  Income taxes
 
$
210

 
$
77

  Interest, net of capitalized interest
 
117

 
60

Non-cash transactions:
 
 
 
 
  Intangible asset acquisition(b)
 
$
8

 
$

  Dividends declared, not paid
 

 
33

  Zoetis Inc. senior notes transferred to Pfizer Inc. in connection with the Separation(c)
 

 
992

(a) 
Reflects the Separation transaction. Amount is net of the non-cash portion. See Note 2A. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: The Separation.
(b) 
Reflects the non-cash portion of the acquisition of product registration and application rights from Pfizer in the third quarter of 2014. See Note 17. Transactions and Agreements with Pfizer.
(c) 
Reflects the non-cash portion of the Separation transaction. See Note 2A. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: The Separation.


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
5 |


ZOETIS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1.
Organization
Zoetis Inc. (including its subsidiaries, collectively, Zoetis, the company, we, us or our) is a global leader in the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of animal health medicines and vaccines, with a focus on both livestock and companion animals. We organize and operate our business in four geographic regions: the United States (U.S.); Europe/Africa/Middle East (EuAfME); Canada/Latin America (CLAR); and Asia/Pacific (APAC).
We directly market our products in approximately 70 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and South America, and our products are sold in more than 120 countries, including developed markets and emerging markets. Our revenue is mostly generated in the U.S. and EuAfME. We have a diversified business, marketing products across eight core species: cattle, swine, poultry, sheep and fish (collectively, livestock) and dogs, cats and horses (collectively, companion animals); and within five major product categories: anti-infectives, vaccines, parasiticides, medicated feed additives and other pharmaceuticals.
2.
The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer
Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) formed Zoetis to acquire, own and operate the animal health business of Pfizer. On June 24, 2013, Pfizer completed an exchange offer resulting in the full separation of Zoetis from Pfizer. For additional information, see E. Exchange Offer.
A.
The Separation
In the first quarter of 2013, through a series of steps (collectively, the Separation), Pfizer transferred to us its subsidiaries holding substantially all of the assets and liabilities of its animal health business. In exchange, we transferred to Pfizer: (i) all of the issued and outstanding shares of our Class A common stock; (ii) all of the issued and outstanding shares of our Class B common stock; (iii) $1.0 billion in senior notes (see C. Senior Notes Offering below); and (iv) an amount of cash equal to substantially all of the net proceeds received in the senior notes offering (approximately $2.5 billion).
B.
Adjustments Associated with the Separation
In connection with the Separation, certain animal health assets and liabilities included in the pre-Separation balance sheet were retained by Pfizer and certain non-animal health assets and liabilities (not included in the pre-Separation balance sheet) were transferred to Zoetis. The 2013 adjustments to the historical balance sheet of Zoetis (collectively, the Separation Adjustments) represented approximately $445 million of net liabilities retained by Pfizer.
The Separation Adjustment associated with Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss reflects the accumulated currency translation adjustment based on the actual legal entity structure of Zoetis.
C.
Senior Notes Offering
In connection with the Separation, on January 28, 2013, we issued $3.65 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes (the senior notes offering) in a private placement, with an original issue discount of $10 million. For additional information, see Note 9A. Financial Instruments: Debt.
D.
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
After the Separation, on February 6, 2013, an IPO of 99,015,000 shares of our Class A common stock (including the exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option) at a price of $26.00 per share was completed. Pfizer retained the net proceeds from the IPO.
Immediately following the IPO, there were 99,015,000 outstanding shares of Class A common stock and 400,985,000 outstanding shares of Class B common stock. The rights of the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock were identical, except with respect to voting and conversion rights. Following the IPO, Pfizer owned all of the outstanding shares of our Class B common stock, all of which was converted to Class A common stock in connection with the Exchange Offer. See E. Exchange Offer. There are no longer any shares of our Class B common stock outstanding.
As of February 6, 2013, the total number of shares authorized to issue are 6,000,000,000 shares of common stock and 1,000,000,000 shares of preferred stock.
In connection with the IPO, we entered into certain agreements that provide a framework for an ongoing relationship with Pfizer. For additional information, see Note 17. Transactions and Agreements with Pfizer.
E.
Exchange Offer
On May 22, 2013, Pfizer announced an exchange offer (the Exchange Offer) whereby Pfizer shareholders could exchange a portion of Pfizer common stock for Zoetis common stock. The Exchange Offer was completed on June 24, 2013, resulting in the full separation of Zoetis and the disposal of Pfizer's entire ownership and voting interest in Zoetis.

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3.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared following the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) can be condensed or omitted. Balance sheet amounts and operating results for subsidiaries operating outside the United States are as of and for the three and nine-month periods ended August 24, 2014, and August 25, 2013.
Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities can vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim financial statements may not be representative of those for the full year.
We are responsible for the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q. The condensed consolidated financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position and operating results. The information included in this interim report should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Certain reclassifications of prior year information have been made to conform to the current year's presentation. In the first quarter of 2014, we realigned our segment reporting with respect to our Client Supply Services organization (CSS), which provides contract manufacturing services to third parties, to reflect how our chief operating decision maker currently evaluates our financial results. The revenue and earnings associated with CSS are now reported within Other business activities, separate from the four reportable segments. In 2013, CSS results were reported in the EuAfME segment. Such revisions have no impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows for the periods presented. We have revised our segment results presented herein to reflect this new segment structure, including for the comparable 2013 period. For additional information, see Note 16. Segment and Other Revenue Information.
A.
Basis of Presentation Prior to the Separation
Prior to the Separation, the combined financial statements were derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Pfizer and included allocations for direct costs and indirect costs attributable to the operations of the animal health business of Pfizer. The pre-Separation financial statements and activities do not purport to reflect what the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), financial position, equity or cash flows would have been had we operated as an independent public company during the period presented.
The pre-Separation period included in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, includes allocations from certain support functions (Enabling Functions) that were provided on a centralized basis within Pfizer, such as expenses for business technology, facilities, legal, finance, human resources, and, to a lesser extent, business development, public affairs and procurement, among others, as Pfizer did not routinely allocate these costs to any of its business units. These allocations were based on either a specific identification basis or, when specific identification is not practicable, proportional allocation methods (e.g., using third-party sales, headcount, etc.), depending on the nature of the services.
Costs associated with business technology, facilities and human resources were allocated primarily using proportional allocation methods and, for legal and finance, primarily using specific identification. In all cases, for support function costs where proportional allocation methods were used, we determined whether the costs are primarily influenced by headcount (such as a significant majority of facilities and human resources costs) or by the size of the business (such as most business technology costs), and we also determined whether the associated scope of those services provided were global, regional or local. Based on those analyses, the costs were allocated based on our share of worldwide revenue, domestic revenue, international revenue, regional revenue, country revenue, worldwide headcount, country headcount or site headcount, as appropriate.
As a result, costs associated with business technology and legal that were not specifically identified were mostly allocated based on revenue drivers and, to a lesser extent, based on headcount drivers; costs associated with finance that were not specifically identified were all allocated based on revenue drivers; and costs associated with facilities and human resources that were not specifically identified were predominantly allocated based on headcount drivers.
The pre-Separation period included in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, includes allocations of certain manufacturing and supply costs incurred by manufacturing plants that were shared with other Pfizer business units, Pfizer’s global external supply group and Pfizer’s global logistics and support group (collectively, Pfizer Global Supply, or PGS). These costs may include manufacturing variances and changes in the standard costs of inventory, among others, as Pfizer did not routinely allocate these costs to any of its business units. These allocations were based on either a specific identification basis or, when specific identification is not practicable, proportional allocation methods, such as animal health identified manufacturing costs, depending on the nature of the costs.
The pre-Separation period included in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, also includes allocations from the Enabling Functions and PGS for restructuring charges, integration costs, additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring and implementation costs, as Pfizer did not routinely allocate these costs to any of its business units. For additional information about allocations of restructuring charges and other costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, see Note 5. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives.
The pre-Separation period included in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, includes an allocation of share-based compensation expense and certain other compensation expense items, such as certain fringe benefit expenses, maintained on a centralized basis within Pfizer, as Pfizer does not routinely allocate these costs to any of its business units. For additional information about allocations of share-based payments, see Note 13. Share-Based Payments.

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The allocated expenses from Pfizer include the items noted below for the pre-Separation period for the nine months ended September 29, 2013.
Enabling Functions operating expenses––approximately $11 million (in Selling, general and administrative expenses).
Other costs associated with cost reduction/productivity initiatives—additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring—approximately $2 million (in Selling, general and administrative expenses).
Other costs associated with cost reduction/productivity initiatives—implementation costs—approximately $1 million (in Selling, general and administrative expenses).
Share-based compensation expense—approximately $3 million ($1 million in Cost of sales and $2 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses).
Compensation-related expenses—approximately $1 million (in Selling, general and administrative expenses).
Interest expense—approximately $2 million.
Management believes that the allocations were a reasonable reflection of the services received or the costs incurred on behalf of Zoetis and its operations and that the pre-Separation period included in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, reflects all of the costs of the animal health business of Pfizer.
B.
Basis of Presentation After the Separation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, comprise the following: (i) the results of operations, comprehensive income, and cash flow amounts for the period prior to the Separation (see above), which includes allocations for direct costs and indirect costs attributable to the operations of the animal health business; and (ii) the amounts for the period after the Separation, which reflect the results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position, equity and cash flows resulting from our operation as an independent public company.
The income tax provision prepared after the Separation is based on the actual legal entity structure of Zoetis, with certain accommodations pursuant to a tax matters agreement. For additional information, see Note 17. Transactions and Agreements with Pfizer.
4.
Significant Accounting Policies
New Accounting Standards
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting standards update that outlines a new, single comprehensive model for companies to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This update supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance includes a five-step model for determining how, when and how much revenue should be recognized. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The provisions of the new standard are effective beginning January 1, 2017, for annual and interim reporting periods. Early adoption is not permitted. The new standard allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective transition upon adoption. We are currently assessing the transition method we will elect for adoption as well as the potential impact that adopting this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standards update regarding the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit related to a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. Under this new standard, this unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion thereof, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset if available under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. Otherwise, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a separate liability. The assessment is based on the unrecognized tax benefits and deferred tax assets that exist at the reporting date. The provisions of the new standard were effective January 1, 2014, for annual and interim reporting periods and did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standards update regarding the accounting for cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) upon derecognition of assets or investment within a foreign entity. This new standard provides additional CTA accounting guidance on sales or transfers of foreign entity investments and assets as well as step acquisitions involving a foreign entity. The provisions of the new standard were effective as of January 1, 2014, and did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2013, the FASB issued an accounting standards update regarding the measurement of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements that may include debt agreements, other contractual obligations and settled litigation or judicial rulings. The provisions of this standard require that these obligations are measured at the amount representing the agreed upon obligation of the company as well as additional liability amounts it expects to assume on behalf of other parties in the arrangement. The provisions of the new standard were effective January 1, 2014, and did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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5.
Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives
During the nine months ended September 28, 2014, we recorded a restructuring charge of $6 million related to employee severance costs in EuAfME as a result of an initiative to reduce costs and better align our organizational structure.
In the fourth quarter of 2012, when we were a business unit of Pfizer, we announced a restructuring plan related to our operations in Europe. In connection with these actions, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $27 million to recognize employee termination costs. As a result of becoming a standalone public company (no longer being a majority owned subsidiary of Pfizer) and related economic consideration, we revisited this restructuring action and decided to no longer implement this restructuring plan. As such, we reversed the existing reserve of $27 million in the second quarter of 2013.
We incurred significant costs in connection with Pfizer’s cost-reduction initiatives (several programs initiated since 2005), and the acquisitions of Fort Dodge Animal Health (FDAH) on October 15, 2009, and King Animal Health (KAH) on January 31, 2011.
For example:
in connection with the cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, we typically incur costs and charges associated with site closings and other facility rationalization actions, workforce reductions and the expansion of shared services, including the development of global systems; and
in connection with our acquisition activity, we typically incur costs and charges associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations, which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes, product transfers and restructuring the consolidated company, which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the consolidated company.
All operating functions can be impacted by these actions, including sales and marketing, manufacturing and research and development, as well as functions such as business technology, shared services and corporate operations.
The components of costs incurred in connection with restructuring initiatives, acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives follow:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Integration costs(a)
 
$
1

 
$
3

 
$
5

 
$
16

Restructuring charges(b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Employee termination costs
 
1

 

 
4

 
(26
)
Accelerated depreciation
 

 

 
1

 

Total Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs
 
2

 
3

 
10

 
(10
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other costs associated with cost-reduction/productivity initiatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring––direct(c)
 

 

 

 
1

Additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring––allocated(c)
 

 

 

 
2

Implementation costs––allocated(d)
 

 

 

 
1

Total costs associated with acquisitions and cost-reduction/productivity initiatives
 
$
2

 
$
3

 
$
10

 
$
(6
)
(a) 
Integration costs represent external, incremental costs directly related to integrating acquired businesses and primarily include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes, as well as product transfer costs.
(b) 
The restructuring charges for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, include employee severance costs in EuAfME ($1 million and $6 million, respectively). Additionally, the nine months ended September 28, 2014, includes a reversal of a previously established reserve as a result of a change in estimate of severance costs ($2 million benefit), and accelerated depreciation related to the exiting of a research facility ($1 million). The restructuring benefit for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, is primarily related to the reversal of certain employee termination expenses associated with our operations in Europe.
The restructuring charges/benefits are associated with the following:
For the three months ended September 28, 2014––EuAfME ($1 million).
For the nine months ended September 28, 2014––EuAfME ($6 million) and Manufacturing/research/corporate ($1 million benefit).
For the nine months ended September 29, 2013––Manufacturing/research/corporate ($26 million benefit).
(c) 
Additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring represents the impact of changes in the estimated lives of assets involved in restructuring actions. For the nine months ended September 29, 2013, included in Cost of Sales ($1 million) and Selling, general and administrative expenses ($2 million).
(d) 
Implementation costs—allocated represent external, incremental costs directly related to implementing cost reduction/productivity initiatives, and primarily include expenditures related to system and process standardization and the expansion of shared services. Included in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

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The components of and changes in our restructuring accruals follow:
 
 
Employee

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Termination

 
Accelerated

 
Exit

 
 
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
Costs

 
Depreciation

 
Costs

 
Accrual

Balance, December 31, 2013(a)
 
$
15

 
$

 
$
6

 
$
21

Provision
 
4

 
1

 

 
5

Utilization and other(b)
 
(7
)
 
(1
)
 
(3
)
 
(11
)
Balance, September 28, 2014(a)
 
$
12

 
$

 
$
3

 
$
15

(a) 
At September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, included in Other current liabilities ($7 million and $13 million, respectively) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($7 million and $8 million, respectively).
(b) 
Includes adjustments for foreign currency translation.
6.
Other (Income)/Deductions—Net
The components of Other (income)/deductions—net follow:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Royalty-related income
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(21
)
 
$
(21
)
Identifiable intangible asset impairment charges(a)
 
6

 

 
6

 
1

Net gain on sale of assets(b)
 

 

 
(6
)
 
(6
)
Certain legal and other matters, net(c)
 
(1
)
 
1

 
10

 
1

Foreign currency loss(d)
 
7

 

 
23

 
12

Other, net(e)
 
(1
)
 
1

 
1

 
2

Other (income)/deductions—net
 
$
4

 
$
(6
)
 
$
13

 
$
(11
)
(a) 
For the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, reflects the impairment of IPR&D assets, related to a pharmaceutical product for dogs acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009, as a result of the termination of the development program due to a re-assessment of economic viability.
(b) 
For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, represents the net gain on sale of land in our Taiwan joint venture. For the nine months ended September 29, 2013, represents the net gain on the government-mandated sale of certain product rights in Brazil that were acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009.
(c) 
In July 2014, we reached a commercial settlement with several large poultry customers in Mexico associated with specific lots of a Zoetis poultry vaccine. Although there have been no quality or efficacy issues with the manufacturing of this vaccine, certain shipments from several lots in Mexico may have experienced an issue in storage with a third party in Mexico that could have impacted their efficacy. We issued a recall of these lots in July 2014 and the product is currently unavailable in Mexico. The nine months ended September 28, 2014, includes a $13 million charge recorded in the second quarter of 2014, which was partially offset by a $1 million insurance recovery recorded in the third quarter of 2014. We do not expect any significant additional charges related to this issue. The nine months ended September 28, 2014, also includes an insurance recovery of other litigation-related charges.
(d) 
For the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, primarily driven by costs related to hedging and exposures to certain emerging market currencies. The nine months ended September 28, 2014, also includes losses related to the depreciation of the Argentine peso in the first quarter of 2014. For the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily related to the Venezuela currency devaluation in February 2013.
(e) 
For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, includes a pension plan settlement charge related to the sale of a manufacturing plant, partially offset by interest income and other miscellaneous income.
7.
Income Taxes
A.
Taxes on Income
The effective tax rate was 29.8% for the third quarter of 2014, compared with 29.2% for the third quarter of 2013. The higher effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013 was primarily attributable to changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as repatriation costs.
The effective tax rate was 30.7% for the first nine months of 2014, compared with 29.3% for the first nine months of 2013. The higher effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2014 compared with the first nine months of 2013 was primarily attributable to:
an $8 million discrete tax expense during the first quarter of 2014 related to a prior period intercompany inventory adjustment;
changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as repatriation costs; and
a $2 million discrete income tax benefit during the first quarter of 2013 related to the 2012 U.S. research and development tax credit, which was retroactively extended on January 3, 2013.
As of the Separation date, we operate under a new standalone legal entity structure. In connection with the Separation, adjustments have been made to the income tax accounts. See Note 2B. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: Adjustments Associated with the Separation.

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B.
Tax Matters Agreement
In connection with the Separation, we entered into a tax matters agreement with Pfizer that governs the parties' respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings and other matters regarding taxes. For additional information, see below and Note 17. Transactions and Agreements with Pfizer.
In connection with this agreement and the Separation, our income tax accounts reflect Separation Adjustments, including significant adjustments to the deferred income tax asset and liability accounts and the tax liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions. For additional information, see below and Note 2B. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: Adjustments Associated with the Separation.
In general, under the agreement:
Pfizer is responsible for any U.S. federal, state, local or foreign income taxes and any U.S. state or local non-income taxes (and any related interest, penalties or audit adjustments and including those taxes attributable to our business) reportable on a consolidated, combined or unitary return that includes Pfizer or any of its subsidiaries (and us and/or any of our subsidiaries) for any periods or portions thereof ending on or prior to December 31, 2012. We are responsible for the portion of any such taxes for periods or portions thereof beginning on or after January 1, 2013, as would be applicable to us if we filed the relevant tax returns on a standalone basis.
We are responsible for any U.S. federal, state, local or foreign income taxes and any U.S. state or local non-income taxes (and any related interest, penalties or audit adjustments) that are reportable on returns that include only us and/or any of our subsidiaries, for all tax periods whether before or after the completion of the Separation.
Pfizer is responsible for certain specified foreign taxes directly resulting from certain aspects of the Separation.
We will not generally be entitled to receive payment from Pfizer in respect of any of our tax attributes or tax benefits or any reduction of taxes of Pfizer. Neither party's obligations under the agreement will be limited in amount or subject to any cap. The agreement also assigns responsibilities for administrative matters, such as the filing of returns, payment of taxes due, retention of records and conduct of audits, examinations or similar proceedings. In addition, the agreement provides for cooperation and information sharing with respect to tax matters.
Pfizer is primarily responsible for preparing and filing any tax return with respect to the Pfizer affiliated group for U.S. federal income tax purposes and with respect to any consolidated, combined, unitary or similar group for U.S. state or local or foreign income tax purposes or U.S. state or local non-income tax purposes that includes Pfizer or any of its subsidiaries, including those that also include us and/or any of our subsidiaries. We are generally be responsible for preparing and filing any tax returns that include only us and/or any of our subsidiaries.
The party responsible for preparing and filing a given tax return will generally have exclusive authority to control tax contests related to any such tax return.
C.
Deferred Taxes
As of September 28, 2014, the total net deferred income tax liability of $115 million is included in Current deferred tax assets ($106 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets ($55 million), Other current liabilities ($11 million) and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($265 million).
As of December 31, 2013, the total net deferred income tax liability of $177 million is included in Current deferred tax assets ($97 million), Noncurrent deferred tax assets ($63 million), Other current liabilities ($15 million) and Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities ($322 million).
D.
Tax Contingencies
As of September 28, 2014, the tax liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions of $54 million (exclusive of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions of $10 million) are included in Noncurrent deferred tax assets ($7 million) and Other taxes payable ($47 million).
As of December 31, 2013, the tax liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions of $45 million (exclusive of interest related to uncertain tax positions of $11 million) are included in Noncurrent deferred tax assets ($6 million) and Other taxes payable ($39 million).
Our tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions relate primarily to issues common among multinational corporations. Any settlements or statute of limitations expirations could result in a significant decrease in our uncertain tax positions. Substantially all of these unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact our effective income tax rate. We do not expect that within the next twelve months any of our uncertain tax positions could significantly decrease as a result of settlements with taxing authorities or the expiration of the statutes of limitations. Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but our estimates of uncertain tax positions and potential tax benefits may not be representative of actual outcomes, and any variation from such estimates could materially affect our financial statements in the period of settlement or when the statutes of limitations expire, as we treat these events as discrete items in the period of resolution. Finalizing audits with the relevant taxing authorities can include formal administrative and legal proceedings, and, as a result, it is difficult to estimate the timing and range of possible changes related to our uncertain tax positions, and such changes could be significant.

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8.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Excluding Noncontrolling Interests
Changes, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss follow:
 
 
Currency Translation

 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustment

 
Benefit Plans

 
Accumulated Other

 
 
Net Unrealized

 
Actuarial

 
Comprehensive

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
Gains/(Losses)

 
Gains/(Losses)

 
Loss

Balance, December 31, 2013
 
$
(212
)
 
$
(7
)
 
$
(219
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
(20
)
 
2

(a) 
(18
)
Pension plan transfers from Pfizer Inc.(b)
 

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Balance, September 28, 2014
 
$
(232
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(240
)
(a)
Includes the first quarter 2014 settlement charge associated with the 2012 sale of our Netherlands manufacturing facility. See Note 12. Benefit Plans.
(b) 
Reflects the 2014 transfers of defined benefit pension plans from Pfizer Inc. and the associated reclassification from Additional Paid in Capital to Accumulated other Comprehensive Loss. See Note 12 Benefit Plans.
9.
Financial Instruments
A.
Debt
Credit Facilities
In December 2012, we entered into a revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks providing for a five-year $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the credit facility), which became effective in February 2013 upon the completion of the IPO and expires in December 2017. Subject to certain conditions, we have the right to increase the credit facility to up to $1.5 billion. The credit facility contains a financial covenant requiring us to not exceed a maximum total leverage ratio (the ratio of consolidated net debt as of the end of the period to consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) for such period) of 3.95:1 for fiscal year 2014, 3.50:1 for fiscal year 2015 and 3.00:1 thereafter. The credit facility also contains a financial covenant requiring that we maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio (the ratio of EBITDA at the end of the period to interest expense for such period) of 3.50:1. In addition, the credit facility contains other customary covenants. We were in compliance with all financial covenants as of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013. There were no amounts drawn under the credit facility as of September 28, 2014, or December 31, 2013.
We have additional lines of credit and other credit arrangements with a group of banks and other financial intermediaries for general corporate purposes. We maintain cash and cash equivalent balances in excess of our outstanding short-term borrowings. As of September 28, 2014, we had access to $73 million of lines of credit which expire at various times through 2017. Short-term borrowings outstanding related to these facilities were $10 million and $15 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively. Long-term borrowings outstanding related to these facilities were $2 million as of both September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013.
Commercial Paper Program
In February 2013, we entered into a commercial paper program with a capacity of up to $1.0 billion. As of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, there was no commercial paper issued under this program.
Short-Term Borrowings
There were short-term borrowings of $10 million and $15 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively (see Credit Facilities). The weighted-average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding was 8.0% and 5.7% for the periods ended September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Senior Notes Offering and Other Long-Term Debt
On January 28, 2013, we issued $3.65 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes (the senior notes offering) in a private placement, with an original issue discount of $10 million. The senior notes are comprised of $400 million aggregate principal amount of our 1.150% senior notes due 2016, $750 million aggregate principal amount of our 1.875% senior notes due 2018, $1.35 billion aggregate principal amount of our 3.250% senior notes due 2023 and $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of our 4.700% senior notes due 2043.
We sold $2.65 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes through the initial purchasers in the senior notes offering and Pfizer transferred $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes to certain of the initial purchasers, who sold such senior notes in the senior notes offering.
The senior notes are governed by an indenture and supplemental indenture (collectively, the indenture) between us and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. The indenture contains certain covenants, including limitations on our and certain of our subsidiaries' ability to incur liens or engage in sale-leaseback transactions. The indenture also contains restrictions on our ability to consolidate, merge or sell substantially all of our assets. In addition, the indenture contains other customary terms, including certain events of default, upon the occurrence of which the senior notes may be declared immediately due and payable.
Pursuant to the indenture, we are able to redeem the senior notes, in whole or in part, at any time by paying a “make whole” premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption. Pursuant to our tax matters agreement with Pfizer, we will not be

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permitted to redeem the 2023 notes pursuant to this optional redemption provision, except under limited circumstances. Upon the occurrence of a change of control of us and a downgrade of the senior notes below an investment grade rating by each of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, we are, in certain circumstances, required to make an offer to repurchase all of the outstanding senior notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the senior notes together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of repurchase.
In connection with the senior notes offering, we entered into a registration rights agreement (Registration Rights Agreement) with the representatives of the initial purchasers of the senior notes. Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, we were obligated, among other things, to use our commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement with the SEC enabling holders of the senior notes to exchange the privately placed notes for publicly registered notes with substantially the same terms. We filed the registration statement with the SEC on September 13, 2013, the SEC declared the registration statement effective on September 24, 2013, and the exchange offer was completed on October 31, 2013. 
The components of our long-term debt follow:
 
 
September 28,

 
December 31,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

Lines of credit, due 2016-2017
 
$
2

 
$
2

1.150% Senior Notes due 2016
 
400

 
400

1.875% Senior Notes due 2018
 
750

 
750

3.250% Senior Notes due 2023
 
1,350

 
1,350

4.700% Senior Notes due 2043
 
1,150

 
1,150

 
 
3,652

 
3,652

Unamortized debt discount
 
(10
)
 
(10
)
Long-term debt
 
$
3,642

 
$
3,642

The fair value of our long-term debt was $3,648 million and $3,526 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively, and has been determined using a third-party matrix-pricing model that uses significant inputs derived from, or corroborated by, observable market data and Zoetis’s credit rating (Level 2 inputs).
The principal amount of long-term debt outstanding as of September 28, 2014, matures in the following years:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After

 
 
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2015

 
2016

 
2017

 
2018

 
2019

 
2019

 
Total

Maturities
 
$

 
$
401

 
$
1

 
$
750

 
$

 
$
2,500

 
$
3,652

Interest Expense
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, was $29 million and $87 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $29 million and $83 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively. Capitalized interest was $1 million and $3 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $1 million and $2 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
B.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Foreign Exchange Risk
A significant portion of our revenue, earnings and net investment in foreign affiliates is exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. We seek to manage our foreign exchange risk, in part, through operational means, including managing same-currency revenue in relation to same-currency costs and same-currency assets in relation to same-currency liabilities. Depending on market conditions, foreign exchange risk is also managed through the use of derivative financial instruments. These financial instruments serve to protect net income against the impact of the translation into U.S. dollars of certain foreign exchange-denominated transactions. The aggregate notional amount of foreign exchange derivative financial instruments offsetting foreign currency exposures was $1.1 billion and $1.4 billion, as of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively. The derivative financial instruments primarily offset exposures in the euro, the Brazilian real and the Australian dollar. The vast majority of the foreign exchange derivative financial instruments mature within 60 days and all mature within 180 days.
All derivative contracts used to manage foreign currency risk are measured at fair value and are reported as assets or liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The company has not designated the foreign currency forward-exchange contracts as hedging instruments. We recognize the gains and losses on forward-exchange contracts that are used to offset the same foreign currency assets or liabilities immediately into earnings along with the earnings impact of the items they generally offset. These contracts essentially take the opposite currency position of that reflected in the month-end balance sheet to counterbalance the effect of any currency movement.

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Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
The location and fair values of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are as follows:
 
 
Fair Value of Derivatives
 
 
September 28,

 
December 31,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
Balance Sheet Location
2014

 
2013

Foreign currency forward-exchange contracts
Other current assets
$
4

 
$
10

Foreign currency forward-exchange contracts
Other current liabilities 
(4
)
 
(5
)
Total foreign currency forward-exchange contracts
 
$

 
$
5

We use a market approach in valuing financial instruments on a recurring basis. Our derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs in the calculation of fair value.
The net gains and losses incurred on foreign currency forward-exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments were losses of less than $1 million and $1 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and gains of $13 million and $32 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, and are recorded in Other (income)/deductions—net. These amounts were substantially offset in Other (income)/deductions—net by the effect of changing exchange rates on the underlying foreign currency exposures.
10.
Inventories
The components of inventory follow:
 
 
September 28,

 
December 31,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

Finished goods
 
$
829

 
$
862

Work-in-process
 
277

 
218

Raw materials and supplies
 
282

 
213

Inventories
 
$
1,388

 
$
1,293

11.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
A.
Goodwill
The components of, and changes in, the carrying amount of goodwill follow:
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
U.S.

 
EuAfME

 
CLAR

 
APAC

 
Total

Balance, December 31, 2013
 
$
501

 
$
157

 
$
162

 
$
162

 
$
982

Other(a)
 

 
(1
)
 

 
1

 

Balance, September 28, 2014
 
$
501

 
$
156

 
$
162

 
$
163

 
$
982

(a) 
Primarily reflects adjustments for foreign currency translation.
The gross goodwill balance was $1,518 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013. Accumulated goodwill impairment losses (generated entirely in fiscal 2002) were $536 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013.

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B.
Other Intangible Assets
The components of identifiable intangible assets follow:
 
 
As of September 28, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identifiable

 
 
 
 
 
Identifiable

 
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible

 
 
 
 
 
Intangible

 
 
Gross

 
 
 
Assets, Less

 
Gross

 
 
 
Assets, Less

 
 
Carrying

 
Accumulated

 
Accumulated

 
Carrying

 
Accumulated

 
Accumulated

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
Amount

 
Amortization

 
Amortization

 
Amount

 
Amortization

 
Amortization

Finite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Developed technology rights
 
$
762

 
$
(253
)
 
$
509

 
$
762

 
$
(219
)
 
$
543

Brands
 
216

 
(108
)
 
108

 
216

 
(100
)
 
116

Trademarks and trade names
 
60

 
(40
)
 
20

 
59

 
(38
)
 
21

Other
 
120

 
(117
)
 
3

 
121

 
(116
)
 
5

Total finite-lived intangible assets
 
1,158

 
(518
)
 
640

 
1,158

 
(473
)
 
685

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Brands
 
39

 

 
39

 
39

 

 
39

Trademarks and trade names
 
67

 

 
67

 
67

 

 
67

In-process research and development(a)
 
3

 

 
3

 
12

 

 
12

Product rights(b)
 
8

 

 
8

 

 

 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets
 
117

 

 
117

 
118

 

 
118

Identifiable intangible assets
 
$
1,275

 
$
(518
)
 
$
757

 
$
1,276

 
$
(473
)
 
$
803

(a) The in-process research and development (IPR&D) balance as of September 28, 2014, reflects the impairment of IPR&D assets, related to a pharmaceutical product for dogs acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009, as a result of the termination of the development program due to a re-assessment of economic viability.
(b)
Product registration and application rights which were acquired from Pfizer in the third quarter of 2014. See Note 17. Transactions and Agreements with Pfizer.
C.
Amortization
Amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets that contribute to our ability to sell, manufacture, research, market and distribute products, compounds and intellectual property is included in Amortization of intangible assets as it benefits multiple business functions. Amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets that are associated with a single function is included in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses or Research and development expenses, as appropriate. Total amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $15 million and $47 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $16 million and $47 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
12.
Benefit Plans
Prior to the Separation from Pfizer, employees who met certain eligibility requirements participated in various defined benefit pension plans and postretirement plans administered and sponsored by Pfizer. Effective December 31, 2012, our employees ceased to participate in the Pfizer U.S. qualified defined benefit and U.S. retiree medical plans, and liabilities associated with our employees under these plans were retained by Pfizer. Pfizer is continuing to credit certain employees' service with Zoetis generally through December 31, 2017 (or termination of employment from Zoetis, if earlier) for certain early retirement benefits with respect to Pfizer's U.S. defined benefit pension and retiree medical plans. Pension and postretirement benefit expense associated with the extended service for certain employees in the U.S. plans totaled approximately $2 million and $5 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $1 million and $5 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
As part of the Separation, certain Separation Adjustments (see Note 2B. The Separation, Adjustments Associated with the Separation, Senior Notes Offering, Initial Public Offering and Exchange Offer: Adjustments Associated with the Separation) were made to transfer the assets and liabilities of certain international defined benefit pension plans to Zoetis in the first quarter of 2013, and we assumed the liabilities allocable to employees transferring to us. Prior to the Separation, these benefit plans were accounted for as multi-employer plans. Also, as part of the Separation, a net liability was recognized in 2013 for the pension obligations less the fair value of plan assets associated with additional defined benefit pension plans in certain international locations that were expected to be transferred to us in 2014 (approximately $21 million), in accordance with the applicable local separation agreements or employee matters agreement. During the first quarter of 2014, our pension plan in Japan was transferred to us from Pfizer. The net pension obligation (approximately $2 million) and the related accumulated other comprehensive loss (approximately $2 million, net of tax) associated with this plan were recorded. During the third quarter of 2014, our pension plans in Australia and Switzerland were transferred to us from Pfizer and the combined net pension obligations (approximately $1 million) and the related accumulated other comprehensive loss (approximately $1 million, net of tax) associated with these plans were recorded. The $21 million net liability recognized in 2013 was reduced to approximately $18 million, the balance as of September 28, 2014. We expect the pension plan in Belgium to transfer to us in the fourth quarter of 2014 and the pension plan in the Philippines to transfer to us in 2015.

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Pension expense associated with our dedicated international pension plans was approximately $2 million and $9 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $1 million and $3 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively. The nine months ended September 28, 2014, includes a settlement charge of approximately $4 million (approximately $3 million, net of tax) associated with the 2012 sale of our Netherlands manufacturing facility. The active participants in the plan were transferred to the buyer at the time of sale and the plan liability associated with inactive participants remained with the insurance contract that was used to finance the plan. The insurance contract was also transferred to the buyer although we remained liable for the proportion of administrative costs that related to inactive members under the terms of this contract through December 31, 2013. Under the terms of the sale agreement, the contract was terminated on December 31, 2013 (fiscal year 2014 for our international operations) and the liability for benefits associated with this plan reverted in full to the insurance company.
Pension expense associated with international benefit plans accounted for as multi-employer plans was approximately $1 million and $4 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $2 million and $7 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
Total contributions to the dedicated and multi-employer plans were approximately $2 million and $6 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $2 million and $8 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively. We expect to contribute a total of approximately $8 million to these plans in 2014.
13.
Share-Based Payments
The company may grant a variety of share-based payments under the Zoetis 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan (Equity Plan) to employees and non-employee directors. The principal types of share-based awards available under the Equity Plan may include, but are not limited to, stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs), deferred stock unit awards (DSUs), performance-based awards and other equity-based or cash-based awards.
The components of share-based compensation expense follow:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Stock options / stock appreciation rights
 
$
5

 
$
3

 
$
12

 
$
7

RSUs / DSUs
 
4

 
3

 
10

 
5

Pfizer stock benefit plans
 

 

 

 
25

Share-based compensation expense—total
 
$
9

 
$
6

 
$
22

 
$
37

During the nine months ended September 28, 2014, the company granted 3,006,351 stock options with a weighted-average exercise price of $30.97 per stock option and a weighted-average fair value of $8.01 per option. The fair-value based method for valuing each Zoetis stock option grant on the grant date uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model, which incorporates a number of valuation assumptions. The weighted-average fair value was estimated based on the following assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 2.01%; expected dividend yield of 0.93%; expected stock price volatility of 24.7%; and expected term of 6.5 years. The values determined through this fair-value based method generally are amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses, or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2014, the company granted 837,990 RSUs with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $30.99 per RSU. RSUs are accounted for using a fair-value-based method that utilizes the closing price of Zoetis common stock on the date of grant. In general, RSUs vest after three years of continuous service from the grant date and the values are amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting term into Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses, or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2014, the company granted 36,256 DSUs with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $30.89 per DSU. DSUs are accounted for using a fair-value-based method that utilizes the closing price of Zoetis common stock on the date of grant. DSUs vest immediately as of the grant date and the values are expensed at the time of grant into Selling, general and administrative expenses.

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14.
Earnings per Share
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND SHARES, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Numerator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
 
$
167

 
$
131

 
$
461

 
$
399

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
1

 

 
4

 

Net income attributable to Zoetis Inc.
 
$
166

 
$
131

 
$
457

 
$
399

Denominator
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
 
501.453

 
500.000

 
500.887

 
500.000

Common stock equivalents: stock options, RSUs and DSUs
 
0.992

 
0.354

 
0.723

 
0.227

Weighted-average common and potential dilutive shares outstanding
 
502.445

 
500.354

 
501.610

 
500.227

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share attributable to Zoetis Inc. stockholders—basic
 
$
0.33

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.80

Earnings per share attributable to Zoetis Inc. stockholders—diluted
 
$
0.33

 
$
0.26

 
$
0.91

 
$
0.80

As of September 28, 2014, and September 29, 2013, there were approximately 3 million and 2 million stock options outstanding, respectively, under the company’s Equity Plan that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share, as the effect would have been antidilutive.
15.
Commitments and Contingencies
We and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to numerous contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business. For a discussion of our tax contingencies, see Note 7. Income Taxes.
A.
Legal Proceedings
Our non-tax contingencies include, among others, the following:
Product liability and other product-related litigation, which can include injury, consumer, off-label promotion, antitrust and breach of contract claims.
Commercial and other matters, which can include product-pricing claims and environmental claims and proceedings.
Patent litigation, which typically involves challenges to the coverage and/or validity of our patents or those of third parties on various products or processes.
Government investigations, which can involve regulation by national, state and local government agencies in the United States and in other countries.
Certain of these contingencies could result in losses, including damages, fines and/or civil penalties, and/or criminal charges, which could be substantial.
We believe that we have strong defenses in these types of matters, but litigation is inherently unpredictable and excessive verdicts do occur. We do not believe that any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position. However, we could incur judgments, enter into settlements or revise our expectations regarding the outcome of certain matters, and such developments could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cash flows in the period in which the amounts are paid.
We have accrued for losses that are both probable and reasonably estimable. Substantially all of these contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and, therefore, determining the likelihood of a loss and/or the measurement of any loss can be complex. Consequently, we are unable to estimate the range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts accrued. Our assessments are based on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management, but the assessment process relies heavily on estimates and assumptions that may prove to be incomplete or inaccurate, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that might cause us to change those estimates and assumptions.
Amounts recorded for legal and environmental contingencies can result from a complex series of judgments about future events and uncertainties and can rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.
The principal matters to which we are a party are discussed below. In determining whether a pending matter is significant for financial reporting and disclosure purposes, we consider both quantitative and qualitative factors in order to assess materiality, such as, among other things, the amount of damages and the nature of any other relief sought in the proceeding, if such damages and other relief are specified; our view of the merits of the claims and of the strength of our defenses; whether the action purports to be a class action and our view of the likelihood that a class will be certified by the court; the jurisdiction in which the proceeding is pending; any experience that we or, to our knowledge, other companies have had in similar proceedings; whether disclosure of the action would be important to a reader of our financial

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statements, including whether disclosure might change a reader’s judgment about our financial statements in light of all of the information about the company that is available to the reader; the potential impact of the proceeding on our reputation; and the extent of public interest in the matter. In addition, with respect to patent matters, we consider, among other things, the financial significance of the product protected by the patent.
Roxarsone®(3-Nitro)  
We are defendants in nine actions involving approximately 140 plaintiffs that allege that the distribution of the medicated feed additive Roxarsone allegedly caused various diseases in the plaintiffs, including cancers and neurological diseases. Other defendants, including various poultry companies, are also named in these lawsuits. Compensatory and punitive damages are sought in unspecified amounts.
In September 2006, the Circuit Court of Washington County returned a defense verdict in one of the lawsuits, Mary Green, et al. v. Alpharma, Inc. et al. In 2008, this verdict was appealed and affirmed by the Arkansas Supreme Court. Certain summary judgments favoring the poultry company co-defendants in Mary Green, et al. v. Alpharma, Inc. et al. were reversed by the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2008. These claims were retried in 2009 and that trial also resulted in a defense verdict, which was affirmed by the Arkansas Supreme Court in April 2011. In October 2012, we entered into an agreement to resolve these cases, subject to the execution of full releases or dismissals with prejudice by all of the claimants. We received full releases from all claimants, and as a result, on January 23, 2014, the Court dismissed all nine actions with prejudice.
In June 2011, we announced that we would suspend sales in the United States of Roxarsone (3-Nitro) in response to a request by the U.S. FDA and subsequently stopped sales in several international markets.
Following our decision to suspend sales of Roxarsone (3-Nitro) in June 2011, Zhejiang Rongyao Chemical Co., Ltd., the supplier of certain materials used in the production of Roxarsone (3-Nitro), filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey alleging that we are liable for damages it suffered as a result of the decision to suspend sales. In October 2013, the parties reached a preliminary agreement to resolve the matter, and the Court dismissed the action with prejudice. In December 2013, the parties finalized and executed the settlement agreement.
PregSure®
We have received in total approximately 240 claims in Europe and New Zealand seeking damages related to calves claimed to have died of Bovine Neonatal Pancytopenia (BNP) on farms where PregSure BVD, a vaccine against Bovine Virus Diarrhea (BVD) was used. BNP is a rare syndrome that first emerged in cattle in Europe in 2006. Studies of BNP suggest a potential association between the administration of PregSure and the development of BNP, although no causal connection has been established. The cause of BNP is not known.
In 2010, we voluntarily stopped sales of PregSure BVD in Europe, and recalled the product at wholesalers while investigations into possible causes of BNP continue. In 2011, after incidences of BNP were reported in New Zealand, we voluntarily withdrew the marketing authorization for PregSure throughout the world.
We have settled approximately 128 of these claims for amounts that are not material individually or in the aggregate. Investigations into possible causes of BNP continue and these settlements may not be representative of any future claims resolutions.
Advocin
On January 30, 2012, Bayer filed a complaint against Pfizer alleging infringement and inducement of infringement of Bayer U.S. patent No. 5,756,506 covering, among other things, a process for treating bovine respiratory disease (BRD) by administering a single high dose of fluoroquinolone. The complaint was filed after our product Advocin® was approved as a single dose treatment of BRD, in addition to its previous approval as a multi-dose treatment of BRD. Bayer seeks a permanent injunction, damages and a recovery of attorney's fees, and has demanded a jury trial. Discovery has now concluded. We have filed motions for summary judgment of non-infringement and invalidity of the Bayer patent, which are currently pending before the Court.
Ulianopolis, Brazil
In February 2012, the Municipality of Ulianopolis (State of Para, Brazil) filed a complaint against Fort Dodge Saúde Animal Ltda. (FDSAL) and five other large companies alleging that waste sent to a local waste incineration facility for destruction, but that was not ultimately destroyed as the facility lost its operating permit, caused environmental impacts requiring cleanup.
The Municipality is seeking recovery of cleanup costs purportedly related to FDSAL's share of all waste accumulated at the incineration facility awaiting destruction, and compensatory damages to be allocated among the six defendants. We believe we have strong arguments against the claim, including defense strategies against any claim of joint and several liability.
At the request of the Municipal prosecutor, in April 2012, the lawsuit was suspended for one year. Since that time, the prosecutor has initiated investigations into the Municipality's actions in the matter as well as the efforts undertaken by the six defendants to remove and dispose of their individual waste from the incineration facility. The Municipal prosecutor held a meeting on October 3, 2014, in which it was announced there is no final outcome for the investigation as yet. Each defendant was called to verify tax documentation and provide comments on a proposed Term of Reference by January 2015.
In early August 2013, new labor claims were filed against FDSAL as well as 57 other companies. These claims were filed by 30 employees of the local waste incineration facility that was used by FDSAL and the 57 other companies. The employees of the incineration facility allege that FDSAL and the other users of the facility are severally liable for health injuries suffered in connection with plaintiffs’ employment at the waste site. Based on legal precedent, it is possible that FDSAL may be considered a liable party. The plaintiffs' lawyers presented a motion for

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discontinuance of these 30 labor claims during the hearing held on December 9, 2013, because (i) not all defendants had been summoned which would generate delays in the proceedings and preliminaries of lawsuits' dismissal; and (ii) the pieces of evidence for each claim shall be more concentrated. The court dismissed the cases on the same date.
Other Matters
The European Commission published a decision on alleged competition law infringements by several human health pharmaceutical companies on June 19, 2013. One of the involved legal entities is Zoetis Products LLC, formerly having the name Alpharma Inc. Zoetis Products LLC's involvement is solely related to its human health activities prior to Pfizer's acquisition of King/Alpharma. Zoetis paid a fine in the amount of Euro 11 million (approximately $14 million) and was reimbursed by Pfizer in accordance with the Global Separation Agreement between Pfizer and Zoetis, which provides that Pfizer is obligated to indemnify Zoetis for any liabilities arising out of claims not related to its animal health assets. We filed an appeal of the decision on September 6, 2013.
In July 2014, we reached a commercial settlement with several large poultry customers in Mexico associated with specific lots of a Zoetis poultry vaccine. Although there have been no quality or efficacy issues with the manufacturing of this vaccine, certain shipments from several lots in Mexico may have experienced an issue in storage with a third party in Mexico that could have impacted their efficacy. We issued a recall of these lots in July 2014 and the product is currently unavailable in Mexico. We recorded a $13 million charge in Other (income)/deductions—net in the second quarter of 2014, and we do not expect any significant additional charges related to this issue. In the third quarter of 2014, we were notified of an insurance recovery of $1 million and have recorded this in Other (income)/deductions—net.
B.
Guarantees and Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business and in connection with the sale of assets and businesses, we indemnify our counterparties against certain liabilities that may arise in connection with the transaction or related to activities prior to the transaction. These indemnifications typically pertain to environmental, tax, employee and/or product-related matters and patent-infringement claims. If the indemnified party were to make a successful claim pursuant to the terms of the indemnification, we would be required to reimburse the loss. These indemnifications are generally subject to threshold amounts, specified claim periods and other restrictions and limitations. Historically, we have not paid significant amounts under these provisions and, as of September 28, 2014, recorded amounts for the estimated fair value of these indemnifications are not significant.
16.
Segment and Other Revenue Information
A.
Segment Information
In the first quarter of 2014, we realigned our segment reporting with respect to our Client Supply Services (CSS) organization, which provides contract manufacturing services to third parties, to reflect how our chief operating decision maker currently evaluates our financial results. The revenue and earnings associated with CSS are now reported within Other business activities, separate from our four reportable segments. In 2013, CSS results were reported in the EuAfME segment. The current presentation of segments is more reflective of our commercial business since CSS operates differently from our commercial operations within the geographic segments. CSS revenue for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2013, including livestock (LS) and companion animal (CA) revenue, was $11 million (LS - $3 million; CA - $8 million), $12 million (LS - $3 million; CA - $9 million), $14 million (LS - $4 million; CA - $10 million) and $16 million (LS - $5 million; CA - $11 million), respectively. CSS earnings (loss) for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2013 were $3 million, $(2) million, $2 million and $5 million, respectively. We have revised our segment results presented herein to reflect this new segment structure, including for the comparable 2013 periods.
The animal health medicines and vaccines industry is characterized by meaningful differences in customer needs across different regions. As a result of these differences, among other things, we manage our operations through four geographic regions. Each operating segment has responsibility for its commercial activities. Within each of these regional operating segments, we offer a diversified product portfolio, including vaccines, parasiticides, anti-infectives, medicated feed additives and other pharmaceuticals, for both livestock and companion animal customers.
Operating Segments
The U.S.
EuAfME—Includes, among others, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Northern Europe and Central Europe as well as Russia, Turkey and South Africa.
CLAR––Includes Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Central America and other South American countries.
APAC––Includes Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, India, China/Hong Kong, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia.
Our chief operating decision maker uses the revenue and earnings of the four operating segments, among other factors, for performance evaluation and resource allocation.
Other Costs and Business Activities
Certain costs are not allocated to our operating segment results, such as costs associated with the following:
Other business activities includes our CSS contract manufacturing results, as well as expenses associated with our dedicated veterinary medicine research and development organization, research alliances, U.S. regulatory affairs and other operations focused on

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the development of our products. Other R&D-related costs associated with non-U.S. market and regulatory activities are generally included in the respective regional segment.
Corporate, which is responsible for platform functions such as business technology, facilities, legal, finance, human resources, business development, public affairs and procurement, among others. These costs also include compensation costs and other miscellaneous operating expenses not charged to our operating segments, as well as interest income and expense.
Certain transactions and events such as (i) Purchase accounting adjustments, where we incur expenses associated with the amortization of fair value adjustments to inventory, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment; (ii) Acquisition-related activities, where we incur costs for restructuring and integration; and (iii) Certain significant items, which includes non-acquisition-related restructuring charges, certain asset impairment charges, stand-up costs and costs associated with cost reduction/productivity initiatives.
Other unallocated includes certain overhead expenses associated with our global manufacturing operations not charged to our operating segments. Effective January 1, 2014, Other unallocated also includes certain costs associated with business technology and finance that specifically support our global manufacturing operations. These costs were previously reported in Corporate. Also, beginning in the first quarter of 2014, certain supply chain and global logistics costs that were previously reported in the four reportable segments are reported in Other unallocated. This presentation better reflects how we measure the performance of the global manufacturing organization.
Segment Assets
We manage our assets on a total company basis, not by operating segment. Therefore, our chief operating decision maker does not regularly review any asset information by operating segment and, accordingly, we do not report asset information by operating segment. Total assets were approximately $6.5 billion and $6.6 billion at September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively.

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Selected Statement of Income Information                                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and
 
 
Revenue(a)
 
Earnings(b)
 
Amortization(c)
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Three months ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
 
$
532

 
$
495

 
$
313

 
$
285

 
$
7

 
$
11

EuAfME
 
293

 
256

 
116

 
90

 
5

 
5

CLAR
 
194

 
171

 
68

 
56

 
4

 
5

APAC
 
179

 
167

 
71

 
57

 
4

 
4

Total reportable segments
 
1,198

 
1,089

 
568

 
488

 
20

 
25

Other business activities(d)
 
12

 
14

 
(75
)
 
(78
)
 
7

 
6

Reconciling Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate(e)
 

 

 
(145
)
 
(139
)
 
7

 
4

Purchase accounting adjustments(f)
 

 

 
(13
)
 
(12
)
 
13

 
12

Acquisition-related costs(g)
 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 

Certain significant items(h)
 

 

 
(38
)
 
(46
)
 
1

 

Other unallocated(i)
 

 

 
(58
)
 
(27
)
 
2

 
2

 
 
$
1,210

 
$
1,103

 
$
238

 
$
185

 
$
50

 
$
49

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine months ended
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S.
 
$
1,470

 
$
1,386

 
$
849

 
$
773

 
$
24

 
$
33

EuAfME
 
847

 
801

 
331

 
297

 
15

 
15

CLAR
 
576

 
555

 
220

 
186

 
10

 
14

APAC
 
533

 
528

 
209

 
203

 
13

 
10

Total reportable segments
 
3,426

 
3,270

 
1,609

 
1,459

 
62

 
72

Other business activities(d)
 
39

 
37

 
(221
)
 
(225
)
 
21

 
21

Reconciling Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate(e)
 

 

 
(398
)
 
(392
)
 
21

 
16

Purchase accounting adjustments(f)
 

 

 
(38
)
 
(37
)
 
38

 
37

Acquisition-related costs(g)
 

 

 
(5
)
 
(17
)
 

 

Certain significant items(h)
 

 

 
(127
)
 
(130
)
 
4

 

Other unallocated(i)
 

 

 
(155
)
 
(94
)
 
5

 
5

 
 
$
3,465

 
$
3,307

 
$
665

 
$
564

 
$
151

 
$
151

(a) 
Revenue denominated in euros was $175 million and $525 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $159 million and $493 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
(b) 
Defined as income before provision for taxes on income.
(c) 
Certain production facilities are shared. Depreciation and amortization is allocated to the reportable operating segments based on estimates of where the benefits of the related assets are realized.
(d) 
Other business activities reflects the research and development costs managed by our Research and Development organization, as well as our contract manufacturing business.
(e) 
Corporate includes, among other things, administration expenses, interest expense, certain compensation and other costs not charged to our operating segments.
(f) 
Purchase accounting adjustments includes certain charges related to intangible assets and property, plant and equipment not charged to our operating segments.
(g) 
Acquisition-related costs can include costs associated with acquiring, integrating and restructuring acquired businesses, such as allocated transaction costs, integration costs, restructuring charges and additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring. For additional information, see Note 5. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives.
(h) 
Certain significant items includes substantive, unusual items that, either as a result of their nature or size, would not be expected to occur as part of our normal business on a regular basis. Such items primarily include certain costs related to becoming an independent public company, restructuring charges and implementation costs associated with our cost-reduction/productivity initiatives that are not associated with an acquisition, certain legal and commercial settlements and the impact of divestiture-related gains and losses. For additional information, see Note 5. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisition and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives.
In the third quarter of 2014, Certain significant items primarily includes: (i) Zoetis stand-up costs of $32 million; (ii) intangible asset impairment charges related to an IPR&D project acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009 of $6 million; and (iii) restructuring charges of $1 million related to

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employee severance costs in EuAfME. Stand-up costs include certain nonrecurring costs related to becoming an independent public company, such as new branding (including changes to the manufacturing process for required new packaging), the creation of standalone systems and infrastructure, site separation, and certain legal registration and patent assignment costs.
In the third quarter of 2013, Certain significant items primarily includes: (i) Zoetis stand-up costs of $41 million; and (ii) litigation-related charges of $5 million.
In the nine months ended September 28, 2014, Certain significant items primarily includes: (i) Zoetis stand-up costs of $106 million; (ii) charges related to a commercial settlement in Mexico of $13 million, partially offset by the insurance recovery of $1 million income; (iii) restructuring charges of $6 million related to employee severance costs in EuAfME, partially offset by $2 million income related to a reversal of a previously established reserve as a result of a change in estimate of severance costs; (iv) intangible asset impairment charges related to an IPR&D project acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009 of $6 million; (v) the Zoetis portion of a net gain on the sale of land by our Taiwan joint venture of $3 million; (vi) additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring of $1 million; (vii) a pension plan settlement charge related to the divestiture of a manufacturing plant of $4 million; and (viii) an insurance recovery of litigation related charges of $2 million income.
In the nine months ended September 29, 2013, Certain significant items primarily includes: (i) Zoetis stand-up costs of $152 million; (ii) $26 million income related to the reversal of certain employee termination expenses; (iii) $6 million income on the government-mandated sale of certain product rights in Brazil that were acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009; (iv) additional depreciation associated with asset restructuring of $3 million; and (v) litigation-related charges of $5 million.
(i) 
Includes overhead expenses associated with our manufacturing operations.
B.
Other Revenue Information
Revenue by Species
Significant species revenue are as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Livestock:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cattle
 
$
437

 
$
387

 
$
1,207

 
$
1,132

Swine
 
179

 
154

 
496

 
463

Poultry
 
147

 
137

 
428

 
412

Other
 
27

 
24

 
68

 
65

 
 
790

 
702

 
2,199

 
2,072

Companion Animal:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Horses
 
38

 
37

 
127

 
124

Dogs and Cats
 
370

 
350

 
1,100

 
1,074

 
 
408

 
387

 
1,227

 
1,198

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contract Manufacturing
 
$
12

 
$
14

 
$
39

 
$
37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
$
1,210

 
$
1,103

 
$
3,465

 
$
3,307

Revenue by Major Product Category
Significant revenue by major product category are as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Anti-infectives
 
$
356

 
$
333

 
$
965

 
$
920

Vaccines
 
308

 
296

 
886

 
867

Parasiticides
 
178

 
156

 
528

 
519

Medicated feed additives
 
124

 
94

 
337

 
295

Other pharmaceuticals
 
200

 
175

 
598

 
555

Other non-pharmaceuticals
 
32

 
35

 
112

 
114

Contract manufacturing
 
12

 
14

 
39

 
37

Total revenue
 
$
1,210

 
$
1,103

 
$
3,465

 
$
3,307


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17.
Transactions and Agreements with Pfizer
Zoetis had related party transactions with Pfizer through the completion of the Exchange Offer on June 24, 2013. As of the completion of the Exchange Offer, Pfizer is no longer a related party. Activities while Pfizer was a related party, as well as ongoing agreements with Pfizer, are detailed below.
In connection with the Separation and IPO, we and Pfizer entered into agreements that provide a framework for our ongoing relationship with Pfizer, certain of which are described below.
Global separation agreement. This agreement governs the relationship between Pfizer and us following the IPO and includes provisions related to the allocation of assets and liabilities, indemnification, delayed transfers and further assurances, mutual releases, insurance and certain covenants.
Transitional services agreement. This agreement grants us the right to continue to use certain of Pfizer's services and resources related to our corporate functions, such as business technology, facilities, finance, human resources, public affairs and procurement, in exchange for mutually agreed-upon fees based on Pfizer's costs of providing these services.
Tax matters agreement. This agreement governs ours and Pfizer's respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings and other matters regarding taxes. Pursuant to this agreement, we have also agreed to certain covenants that contain restrictions intended to preserve the tax-free status of certain transactions, and we have agreed to indemnify Pfizer and its affiliates against any and all tax-related liabilities incurred by them relating to these transactions to the extent caused by an acquisition of our stock or assets or by any other action undertaken by us.
Research and development collaboration and license agreement. This agreement permits certain of our employees to be able to review a Pfizer database to identify compounds that may be of interest to the animal health field. Pfizer has granted to us an option to enter into a license agreement subject to certain restrictions and requirements and we will make payments to Pfizer.
Employee matters agreement. This agreement governs ours and Pfizer's respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to the following matters: employees and former employees (and their respective dependents and beneficiaries) who are or were associated with Pfizer, us or the parties' respective subsidiaries or affiliates; the allocation of assets and liabilities generally relating to employees, employment or service-related matters and employee benefit plans; and other human resources, employment and employee benefits matters.
Master manufacturing and supply agreements. These two agreements govern our manufacturing and supply arrangements with Pfizer. Under one of these agreements, Pfizer will manufacture and supply us with animal health products. Under this agreement, our manufacturing and supply chain leadership will have oversight responsibility over product quality and other key aspects of the manufacturing process with respect to the Pfizer-supplied products. Under the other agreement, we will manufacture and supply certain human health products to Pfizer.
Environmental matters agreement. This agreement governs the performance of remedial actions for liabilities allocated to each party under the global separation agreement; addresses our substitution for Pfizer with respect to animal health assets and remedial actions allocated to us (including substitution related to, for example, permits, financial assurances and consent orders); allows our conditional use of Pfizer's consultants and contractors to assist in the conduct of remedial actions; and addresses the exchange of related information between the parties. The agreement also sets forth standards of conduct for remedial activities at the co-located facilities: Guarulhos, Brazil; Catania, Italy; Hsinchu, Taiwan; and Kalamazoo, Michigan in the United States. In addition, the agreement sets forth site-specific terms to govern conduct at several of these co-located facilities.
Screening services agreement. This agreement requires us to provide certain high throughput screening services to Pfizer's R&D organization for which Pfizer pays to us agreed-upon fees.
Intellectual property license agreements. Under these agreements (i) Pfizer and certain of its affiliates licensed to us and certain of our affiliates the right to use certain intellectual property rights in the animal health field; (ii) we licensed to Pfizer and certain of its affiliates certain rights to intellectual property in all fields outside of the animal health field; and (iii) Pfizer granted us rights with respect to certain trademarks and copyrighted works.
Following the Separation, we own, have access to or have the right to use, substantially all of the resources that were used, or held for use, exclusively in Pfizer's animal health business, including the following:
Intellectual Property. As part of the Separation, Pfizer assigned to us ownership of certain animal health related patents, pending patent applications, and trademark applications and registrations. In addition, Pfizer licensed to us the right to use certain intellectual property rights in the animal health field. We licensed to Pfizer the right to use certain of our trademarks and substantially all of our other intellectual property rights in the human health field and all other fields outside of animal health. In addition, Pfizer granted us a transitional license to use certain of Pfizer's trademarks and we granted Pfizer a transitional license to use certain of our trademarks for a period of time following the completion of the IPO.
Manufacturing Facilities. Our global manufacturing network consists of 13 “anchor” manufacturing sites and 14 “satellite” manufacturing sites. Ownership of, or the existing leasehold interest in, these facilities were conveyed to us by Pfizer as part of the Separation. Among these 27 manufacturing sites is our facility in Guarulhos, Brazil, which we leased back to Pfizer. Certain of our products are currently manufactured at 13 manufacturing sites that were retained by Pfizer. The products manufactured by Pfizer at

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these sites and at our Guarulhos, Brazil facility continue to be supplied to us under the terms of a manufacturing and supply agreement we entered into with Pfizer.
R&D Facilities. We have R&D operations co-located with certain of our manufacturing sites in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Spain and the United States to facilitate the efficient transfer of production processes from our laboratories to manufacturing sites. In addition, we maintain R&D operations at non-manufacturing locations in Belgium, Brazil, India and the United States. As part of the Separation, Pfizer conveyed to us its interest in each of these R&D facilities, with the exception of our Mumbai, India facility, which we expect Pfizer to transfer to us after the completion of the Separation for cash consideration to be agreed upon, and, in the interim, we are leasing this facility from Pfizer.
Employees. In general, as part of the Separation, employees of Pfizer who were substantially dedicated to the animal health business became our employees. However, labor and employment laws or other business considerations in some jurisdictions delayed Pfizer from transferring to us employees who are substantially dedicated to the animal health business. In those instances, to the extent permissible under applicable law, we and Pfizer entered into mutually-acceptable arrangements to provide for continued operation of the business until such time as the employees in those jurisdictions can be transferred to us.
The amounts charged under each of the agreements with Pfizer, while Pfizer was still a related party, through the completion of the Exchange Offer on June 24, 2013, were as follows:
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
 
 
Transitional services agreement
 
 
$
63

Master manufacturing and supply agreements
 
 
$
130

Employee matters agreement
 
 
$
99

In certain jurisdictions, while the Zoetis entities obtain appropriate registration and licensing, Pfizer entities purchase product from Zoetis entities and resell such product to the local Zoetis entity at cost. This activity is reflected in Accounts receivable for the product Pfizer purchases from Zoetis entities and in Accounts payable for the product purchased from such Pfizer entities by our local Zoetis entity.
During the third quarter of 2014, Zoetis and Pfizer entered into an agreement whereby Pfizer agreed to transfer certain product registration and application rights associated with our operations in Indonesia. The fair value of these rights, as agreed by both parties, was $8 million, payable by Zoetis to Pfizer in four annual installments of $2 million each, beginning in October 2014. At September 28, 2014, the fair value of these indefinite-lived intangible assets of approximately $8 million was included in Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization and the related payable to Pfizer was included in Other current liabilities ($2 million) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($6 million).
At September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013, $36 million and $121 million, respectively, was included in Accounts receivable as receivable from Pfizer, and $63 million and $181 million, respectively, was included in Accounts payable as payable to Pfizer.


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Review Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Shareholders and Board of Directors
Zoetis Inc.:
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Zoetis Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of September 28, 2014, the related condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, and the related condensed consolidated statements of equity and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013. These condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 28, 2014 and for the three and nine-month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Zoetis Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 26, 2014, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ KPMG LLP
New York, New York
November 10, 2014


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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)
Introduction
Our MD&A is provided in addition to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to assist readers in understanding the results of operations, comprehensive income, financial condition and cash flows of Zoetis Inc. (Zoetis). This MD&A is organized as follows:
Section
Description
Page
Overview of our business
A general description of our business and the industry in which we operate. For more information regarding our business and the animal health industry, see Item 1. Business of our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our operating environment
Information regarding the animal health industry and factors that affect our company.
Comparability of historical results and our relationship with Pfizer
Information about the limitations of the predictive value of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Analysis of the condensed consolidated statements of income
Consists of the following for all periods presented:
 
Revenue: An analysis of our revenue in total.
 Costs and expenses: A discussion about the drivers of our costs and expenses.
Operating segment results: A discussion of our revenue by operating segment and species and items impacting our earnings before income tax.
Adjusted net income
A discussion of adjusted net income, an alternative view of performance used by management. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure.
Our financial guidance for 2014
A discussion of our 2014 financial guidance.
Analysis of the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income
An analysis of the components of comprehensive income for all periods presented.
Analysis of the condensed consolidated balance sheets
A discussion of changes in certain balance sheet accounts for all balance sheets presented.
Analysis of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
An analysis of the drivers of our operating, investing and financing cash flows for all periods presented.
Analysis of financial condition, liquidity and capital resources
An analysis of our ability to meet our short-term and long-term financing needs.
New accounting standards
Accounting standards that we have recently adopted, as well as those that recently have been issued, but not yet adopted.
Forward-looking statements and factors that may affect future results
A description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements set forth in this MD&A relating to our financial and operating performance, business plans and prospects, strategic review, capital allocation and business-development plans. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations about future events, which are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.
Overview of our business
We are a global leader in the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of animal health medicines and vaccines, with a focus on both livestock and companion animals. For more than 60 years, as a business unit of Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer) and now as an independent public company, we have been committed to enhancing the health of animals and bringing solutions to our customers who raise and care for them.
The animal health medicines and vaccines industry is characterized by meaningful differences in customer needs across different regions. As a result of these differences, among other things, we manage our operations through four geographic operating segments. Within each of these operating segments, we offer a diversified product portfolio for both livestock and companion animal customers in order to capitalize on local and regional trends and customer needs. Our four operating segments are the United States (U.S.), Europe/Africa/Middle East (EuAfME), Canada/Latin America (CLAR) and Asia/Pacific (APAC). See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 16. Segment and Other Revenue Information.
We directly market our products to livestock producers and veterinarians located in approximately 70 countries across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, and are a market leader in nearly all of the major regions in which we operate. Through our efforts to establish an early and direct presence in many emerging markets, such as Brazil, China and India, we believe we are the largest animal health medicines and vaccines business as measured by revenue across emerging markets as a whole. In markets where we do not have a direct commercial presence, we generally contract with distributors that provide logistics and sales and marketing support for our products.

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We believe our investments in the industry’s largest sales organization, including our extensive network of technical and veterinary operations specialists, our high-quality manufacturing and reliability of supply, and our long track record of developing products that meet customer needs, has led to enduring and valued relationships with our customers. Our research and development (R&D) efforts enable us to deliver innovative products to address unmet needs and evolve our product lines so they remain relevant for our customers.
A summary of our 2014 performance compared with the comparable 2013 period follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

Revenue
 
$
1,210

 
$
1,103

 
10
 
$
3,465

 
$
3,307

 
5

Net income attributable to Zoetis
 
$
166

 
$
131

 
27
 
$
457

 
$
399

 
15

Adjusted net income(a)
 
$
207

 
$
172

 
20
 
$
587

 
$
529

 
11

(a) 
Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the "Adjusted net income" section of this MD&A for more information.
Our ownership
On February 6, 2013, an initial public offering (IPO) of our Class A common stock was completed, which represented approximately 19.8% of our total outstanding shares. On February 1, 2013, our Class A common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ZTS.” Prior to and in connection with the IPO, we completed a $3.65 billion senior notes offering and Pfizer transferred to us substantially all of the assets and liabilities of their animal health business. On June 24, 2013, an exchange offer was completed whereby Pfizer shareholders exchanged a portion of Pfizer common stock for Zoetis common stock, resulting in the full separation of Zoetis and the disposal of Pfizer's entire ownership and voting interest in Zoetis. We refer to the transactions to separate our business from Pfizer, as described here and elsewhere in this quarterly report, as the "Separation."
Our operating environment
Quarterly Variability of Financial Results
Our quarterly financial results are subject to variability related to a number of factors including but not limited to: weather patterns, herd management decisions, economic conditions, regulatory actions, competitive dynamics, disease outbreaks, product and geographic mix, timing of price increases and timing of investment decisions.
Weather conditions and the availability of natural resources
The animal health industry and demand for many of our animal health products in a particular region are affected by weather conditions, as usage of our products follows varying weather patterns and weather-related pressures from pests, such as ticks. As a result, we may experience regional and seasonal fluctuations in our results of operations.
In addition, veterinary hospitals and practitioners depend on visits from and access to the animals under their care. Veterinarians’ patient volume and ability to operate could be adversely affected if they experience prolonged snow, ice or other severe weather conditions, particularly in regions not accustomed to sustained inclement weather. Furthermore, livestock producers depend on the availability of natural resources, including large supplies of fresh water. Their animals’ health and their ability to operate could be adversely affected if they experience a shortage of fresh water due to human population growth or floods, droughts or other weather conditions. In the event of adverse weather conditions or a shortage of fresh water, veterinarians and livestock producers may purchase less of our products.
For example, drought conditions could negatively impact, among other things, the supply of corn and the availability of grazing pastures. A decrease in harvested corn results in higher corn prices, which could negatively impact the profitability of livestock producers of cattle, pork and poultry. Higher corn prices and reduced availability of grazing pastures contribute to reductions in herd or flock sizes that in turn result in less spending on animal health products. As such, a prolonged drought could have a material adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition. Factors influencing the magnitude and timing of effects of a drought on our performance include, but may not be limited to, weather patterns and herd management decisions. The widespread drought which impacted parts of the United States during 2011, 2012, and 2013 was considered the worst in many years and affected our performance in the U.S. market in 2012 and in the first half of 2013. 
Disease outbreaks
Sales of our livestock products could be adversely affected by the outbreak of disease carried by animals. Outbreaks of disease may reduce regional or global sales of particular animal-derived food products or result in reduced exports of such products, either due to heightened export restrictions or import prohibitions, which may reduce demand for our products. Also, the outbreak of any highly contagious disease near our main production sites could require us to immediately halt production of our products at such sites or force us to incur substantial expenses in procuring raw materials or products elsewhere. Alternatively, sales of products that treat specific disease outbreaks may increase.
For example, since the second quarter of 2013 some producers in the United States have been experiencing an outbreak of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv). PEDv has existed in parts of Asia for many years. It is important to note that the virus, which affects piglets, does not create a food safety issue. We are committed to supporting pork producers in understanding and controlling PEDv and we are partnering with the key stakeholders, including various academic institutions such as the University of Minnesota and Iowa State University. In addition, in September 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted us a conditional license for a vaccine to help fight PEDv. In order to receive the conditional license, we had to demonstrate the safety of the vaccine in a field study and provide a reasonable expectation of the

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vaccine’s efficacy. We began supplying the vaccine to veterinarians and pig farmers in September 2014, and we are working to complete the efficacy and potency studies necessary to obtain full licensure in the United States from the USDA. Since first reported in the United States in the second quarter of 2013, PEDv has continued to spread and has now been reported in at least 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, and parts of South America. According to recent reports, the outbreak has impacted up to 50% of the sows in the United States, and up to one-third of the sows in Mexico. Furthermore, during the first nine months of 2014, active cases of PEDv were reported in several new markets in Asia, including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and in October of 2014, active cases of the disease were confirmed in Spain and Portugal. We currently believe the impact of PEDv on our 2014 revenue will not be significant. However, we are closely monitoring the evolution of this on-going outbreak and its impact on the swine industry and on our 2014 revenue.
In addition, beginning in 2013, there have been several reported cases of the H7N9 avian influenza virus in China. In late March 2013, the Chinese government reported the first case of the H7N9 avian influenza virus. Since that time, approximately 420 cases have been detected. We are closely monitoring the developments as this situation unfolds and currently believe the impact on our 2014 global revenue will not be significant. While China continues to represent a growth opportunity for us, sales in China represented less than 2% of our total revenue in 2013 and the majority was generated by our swine business.
Foreign exchange rates
Significant portions of our revenue and costs are exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. Our products are sold in more than 120 countries and, as a result, our revenue is influenced by changes in foreign exchange rates. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, approximately 53% of our revenue was denominated in foreign currencies. We seek to manage our foreign exchange risk, in part, through operational means, including managing same-currency revenue in relation to same-currency costs and same-currency assets in relation to same-currency liabilities. As we operate in multiple foreign currencies, including the euro, the Brazilian real, the Australian dollar and other currencies, changes in those currencies relative to the U.S. dollar will impact our revenue, cost of goods and expenses, and consequently, net income. Exchange rate fluctuations may also have an impact beyond our reported financial results and directly impact operations. These fluctuations may affect the ability to buy and sell our goods and services between markets impacted by significant exchange rate variances. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, approximately 47% of our total revenue was in U.S. dollars. Our year-over-year revenue growth was unfavorably impacted by 1% from changes in foreign currency values relative to the U.S. dollar.
On February 13, 2013, the Venezuelan government devalued its currency from a rate of 4.3 to 6.3 Venezuelan bolivars per U.S. dollar. We incurred a foreign currency loss of $9 million immediately on the devaluation as a result of remeasuring the local assets and liabilities, which is included in Other (income)/deductions—net for the nine months ended September 29, 2013.
Our Venezuelan subsidiary's functional currency is the U.S. dollar because of the hyperinflationary status of the Venezuelan economy. In the first quarter of 2014, the Venezuelan government expanded its exchange mechanisms, resulting in three official rates of exchange for the Venezuelan bolivar. As of September 28, 2014, the Venezuelan bolivar to U.S. dollar exchange rates were the CENCOEX rate of 6.3; the SICAD I rate of 11.7; and the SICAD II rate of 49.96. We continue to use the CENCOEX rate of 6.3 to report our Venezuela financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We cannot predict whether there will be further devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar or whether our use of the 6.3 rate will continue to be supported by evolving facts and circumstances. Further, other potential actions by the Venezuelan government in response to economic uncertainties could impact the recoverability of our investment in Venezuela, which could result in an impairment charge and, under extreme circumstances, could impact our ability to continue to operate in the country in the same manner as we have historically.
We may experience adverse impacts to earnings as our revenue, costs and expenses may be translated into U.S. dollars at lower rates. These impacts are not expected to be significant to our financial condition or results of operations. As of September 28, 2014, in Venezuela we had net monetary assets denominated in local currency of $44 million. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, our revenue from the Venezuelan market was approximately $53 million. These amounts may grow in the future.
Comparability of historical results and our relationship with Pfizer
During the periods prior to our IPO, we operated solely as a business unit of Pfizer. The combined financial statements prior to the IPO were derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Pfizer and include allocations for direct costs and indirect costs attributable to the operations of the animal health business of Pfizer. The combined financial statements do not purport to reflect what the results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), financial position, equity or cash flows would have been had we operated as an independent public company during these periods. In addition, the historical combined financial statements may not be reflective of what our results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), financial position, equity or cash flows might be in the future as an independent public company.
For a detailed description of the basis of presentation and an understanding of the limitations of the predictive value of the historical combined financial statements, see Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 3. Basis of Presentation.
Our historical expenses are not necessarily indicative of the expenses we may incur in the future as an independent public company. With respect to support functions, for example, our historical combined financial statements include expense allocations for certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis within Pfizer, such as expenses for business technology, facilities, legal, finance, human resources, and, to a lesser extent, business development, public affairs and procurement, among others. As part of the Separation, pursuant to agreements with Pfizer, Pfizer provides us with some of the services related to these functions on a transitional basis in exchange for agreed-upon fees, and we are incurring other costs to replace the services and resources that will not be provided by Pfizer. As an independent public company, our total costs related to such support functions may differ from the costs that were historically allocated to us from Pfizer.
We also expect to incur certain nonrecurring costs related largely to becoming an independent public company, including new branding (which includes changes to the manufacturing process for required new packaging), the creation of standalone systems and infrastructure, site

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separation, certain legal registration and patent assignment costs, certain legal and commercial settlement costs, and certain restructuring and other charges. In addition, we will also incur certain costs related to the completion of FDAH integration activities. We expect all of the aforementioned nonrecurring costs to range between approximately $180 million to $195 million in 2014. These estimates exclude the impact of any depreciation or amortization of capitalized separation expenditures.
Following the IPO, the equity awards previously granted to our employees by Pfizer continued to vest, and service with Zoetis counted as service with Pfizer for equity award purposes. On June 24, 2013, Pfizer completed the Exchange Offer whereby Pfizer disposed of all shares of Zoetis common stock owned by Pfizer. Pfizer accelerated the vesting of, and in some cases the settlement of, on a pro-rata basis, outstanding Pfizer RSUs, Total Shareholder Return Units (TSRUs) and Performance Share Awards (PSAs) previously granted to our employees, subject, in each case, to the requirements of Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, the terms of the 2004 Pfizer Stock Plan and the applicable award agreements and any outstanding deferral elections. In addition, unvested Pfizer stock options previously granted to our employees accelerated in full, and our employees generally have the ability to exercise the stock options until the earlier of (i) June 23, 2016 (three years from Pfizer's completion of the Exchange Offer), (ii) termination of their employment from Zoetis, or (iii) the expiration date of the stock option. Zoetis employees who held Pfizer stock options and were retirement eligible as of June 24, 2013 will have the full term of the stock option to exercise.
Public company expenses
As a result of the IPO, we became subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. We have established additional procedures and practices as an independent public company. As a result, we are incurring additional costs, including, but not limited to, internal audit, investor relations, stock administration and regulatory compliance costs.
Recent significant acquisitions and government-mandated divestitures
The assets, liabilities, operating results and cash flows of acquired businesses are included in our results commencing from their respective acquisition dates.
Delays in establishing new operating subsidiaries
Due to local regulatory and operational requirements in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions, the transfer to us of certain assets and liabilities of Pfizer's animal health business did not legally occur as of the IPO Date. These assets and liabilities were not material to our consolidated financial statements, individually or in the aggregate. All expected subsidiaries have been established and the related assets and liabilities have transferred as of December 31, 2013.
Agreements with Pfizer
On February 6, 2013, we entered into a transitional services agreement with Pfizer whereby Pfizer agreed to provide us with various corporate support services. This agreement has a service commencement date of January 1, 2013 in the United States and December 1, 2012, for our international locations. In addition, on October 1, 2012, we entered into a master manufacturing and supply agreement with Pfizer whereby we and Pfizer agreed to manufacture and supply products to each other commencing January 1, 2013. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements— Note 17. Transactions and Agreements with Pfizer for more information related to these and other agreements, including the related costs.

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Analysis of the condensed consolidated statements of income
The following discussion and analysis of our statements of income should be read along with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

Revenue
 
$
1,210

 
$
1,103

 
10

 
$
3,465

 
$
3,307

 
5

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales(a)
 
434

 
385

 
13

 
1,226

 
1,203

 
2

% of revenue
 
36
%
 
35
%
 
 
 
35
%
 
36
%
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses(a)
 
394

 
399

 
(1
)
 
1,146

 
1,155

 
(1
)
% of revenue
 
33
%
 
36
%
 
 
 
33
%
 
35
%
 
 
Research and development expenses(a)
 
93

 
93

 

 
272

 
278

 
(2
)
% of revenue
 
8
%
 
8
%
 
 
 
8
%
 
8
%
 
 
Amortization of intangible assets(a)
 
16

 
15

 
7

 
46

 
45

 
2

 Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs
 
2

 
3

 
(33
)
 
10

 
(10
)
 
*

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
29

 
29

 

 
87

 
83

 
5

Other (income)/deductions—net
 
4

 
(6
)
 
*

 
13

 
(11
)
 
*

Income before provision for taxes on income
 
238

 
185

 
29

 
665

 
564

 
18

% of revenue
 
20
%
 
17
%
 
 
 
19
%
 
17
%
 
 
Provision for taxes on income
 
71

 
54

 
31

 
204

 
165

 
24

Effective tax rate
 
29.8
%
 
29.2
%
 
 
 
30.7
%
 
29.3
%
 
 
Net income before allocation to noncontrolling interests
 
167

 
131

 
27

 
461

 
399

 
16

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
1

 

 

 
4

 

 

Net income attributable to Zoetis
 
$
166

 
$
131

 
27

 
$
457

 
$
399

 
15

% of revenue
 
14
%
 
12
%
 
 
 
13
%
 
12
%
 
 
*Calculation not meaningful.
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
(a) 
Amortization expense related to finite-lived acquired intangible assets that contribute to our ability to sell, manufacture, research, market and distribute products, compounds and intellectual property is included in Amortization of intangible assets as these intangible assets benefit multiple business functions. Amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets that are associated with a single function is included in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative expenses or Research and development expenses, as appropriate.
Revenue
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Total revenue increased by $107 million, or 10%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, reflecting higher operational revenue of $106 million, or 10%, comprised of 7% volume increases and 3% price increases. Operational results are defined as revenue excluding the impact of foreign exchange. Operational revenue growth was achieved across each of our operating segments, led by increased revenue in the U.S. segment, in addition to good performance in the EuAfME region, particularly France and the United Kingdom, as well as the CLAR region, particularly Venezuela and Brazil. Total livestock sales increased 13% operationally, driven by strong sales across all of our key species, particularly due to an increase in sales of our premium cattle products, and continued acceptance of new products in our swine and poultry portfolios. Total companion animal sales increased 5% operationally, driven by the introduction of Apoquel® in the U.S., UK and Germany, as well as the strong performance in Latin American countries due to price increases in high inflationary markets and the continued increase in medicalization rates.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Total revenue increased by $158 million, or 5%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, reflecting higher operational revenue of $212 million, or 6%, comprised of 4% volume increases and 2% price increases. Operational revenue growth was driven by increased revenue in the U.S. segment and good performance in emerging markets, particularly Venezuela, Brazil and China. Total livestock sales increased 8% operationally, driven by strong sales of our cattle, poultry and swine portfolios. Growth in sales of swine products were tempered by the effect of PEDv. Total companion animal sales increased 3% operationally, driven by the introduction of Apoquel® in the U.S., UK and Germany, as well as the strong performance in Latin American countries due to price increases in high inflationary markets and the continued increase in medicalization rates. Partially offsetting the increase in operating revenue was the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange, which decreased revenue by approximately $54 million, or 1%, driven by the depreciation of certain international currencies, particularly the Brazilian real and the Argentine peso.

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Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
Cost of sales(a)
 
$
434

 
$
385

 
13
 
$
1,226

 
$
1,203

 
2
% of revenue
 
35.9
%
 
34.9
%
 
 
 
35.4
%
 
36.4
%
 
 
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
(a) 
Allocations from Pfizer of corporate enabling functions for the pre-Separation period were $3 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2013.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Cost of sales increased by $49 million, or 13%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily as a result of:
an increase in sales volume;
incremental global manufacturing and supply spending associated with the build-up of our operations in 2013, which is now reflected in our 2014 results; and
an increase in inventory obsolescence, scrap and other charges;
partially offset by:
favorable foreign exchange.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Cost of sales increased by $23 million, or 2%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily as a result of:
incremental global manufacturing and supply spending associated with the build-up of our operations in 2013, which is now reflected in our 2014 results;
an increase in sales volume; and
an increase in inventory obsolescence, scrap and other charges;
partially offset by:
favorable foreign exchange.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

Selling, general and administrative expenses(a)
 
$
394

 
$
399

 
(1
)
 
$
1,146

 
$
1,155

 
(1
)
% of revenue
 
33
%
 
36
%
 
 
 
33
%
 
35
%
 
 
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
(a) 
Allocations from Pfizer of corporate enabling functions for the pre-Separation period were $24 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2013.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by $5 million, or 1%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily as a result of:
a reduction in the amount of one-time costs related to becoming an independent public company; and
a reduction in the amount of direct marketing spending, primarily due to timing;
partially offset by:
increased field selling and distribution expenses in certain regions due to higher sales; and
additional costs due to the build-up of our supply chain and logistics organization and enabling functions and related costs post-separation from Pfizer.

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Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
SG&A expenses decreased by $9 million, or 1%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily as a result of:
a reduction in the amount of one-time costs related to becoming an independent public company, including the nonrecurrence of additional one-time costs in 2013 due to the accelerated vesting of stock options and associated expenses related to certain Pfizer equity awards as a result of the Separation; and
favorable foreign exchange;
partially offset by:
increased field selling and distribution expenses in certain regions due to higher sales and increased temperature-controlled supply chain costs; and
additional costs due to the build-up of our supply chain and logistics organization and enabling functions and related costs post-separation from Pfizer.
Research and development expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

Research and development expenses
 
$
93

 
$
93

 
 
$
272

 
$
278

 
(2
)
% of revenue
 
8
%
 
8
%
 
 
 
8
%
 
8
%
 
 
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
R&D expenses remained flat in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily as a result of:
a decrease in direct project spending; and
savings associated with the closure of two R&D sites;
offset by:
higher salary-related expenses.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
R&D expenses decreased by $6 million, or 2%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily as a result of:
the nonrecurrence of additional one-time costs in 2013 due to the accelerated vesting of stock options and associated expenses related to certain Pfizer equity awards as a result of the Separation;
a decrease in direct project spending;
savings associated with the closure of two R&D sites; and
favorable foreign exchange;
partially offset by:
higher salary-related expenses.
Amortization of intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
Amortization of intangible assets
 
$
16

 
$
15

 
7
 
$
46

 
$
45

 
2
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Amortization of intangible assets increased by $1 million, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013

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Amortization of intangible assets increased by $1 million, or 2%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs
 
$
2

 
$
3

 
(33
)
 
$
10

 
$
(10
)
 
*
*Calculation not meaningful.
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
During the nine months ended September 28, 2014, we recorded a restructuring charge of $6 million related to employee severance costs in EuAfME as a result of an initiative to reduce costs and better align the organizational structure. We may incur additional restructuring costs throughout 2014 as we finalize plans and programs.
In the fourth quarter of 2012, when we were a business unit of Pfizer, we announced a restructuring plan related to our operations in Europe. In connection with these actions, we recorded a pre-tax charge of $27 million to recognize employee termination costs. As a result of becoming a standalone public company (no longer being a majority owned subsidiary of Pfizer) and related economic consideration, we revisited this restructuring action and decided to no longer implement this restructuring plan. As such, we reversed the existing reserve of $27 million in the second quarter of 2013.
Our acquisition-related costs were primarily related to restructuring charges for employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the future, as well as integration costs. The majority of these net restructuring charges are related to termination costs, but we also exited a number of distributor and other contracts and performed some facility rationalization efforts. Our integration costs are generally comprised of consulting costs related to the integration of systems and processes, as well as product transfer costs.
For additional information regarding restructuring charges and acquisition-related costs, see Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs decreased by $1 million, or 33%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily as a result of a decrease in integration costs, partially offset by employee severance costs related to a restructuring initiative in EuAfME.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs increased by $20 million in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily as a result of a previously established termination reserve that was reversed in the second quarter of 2013 and employee severance costs related to a restructuring initiative in EuAfME, partially offset by a decrease in integration costs.
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
$
29

 
$
29

 
 
$
87

 
$
83

 
5
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, remained flat in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased by $4 million, or 5%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily due to the issuance of our senior notes on January 28, 2013, partially offset by the nonrecurrence of allocated debt and related allocated interest expense from Pfizer. Interest expense related to allocated debt was $2 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2013.

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Other (income)/deductions—net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
Other (income)/deductions—net
 
$
4

 
$
(6
)
 
*
 
$
13

 
$
(11
)
 
*
*Calculation not meaningful.
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
The change in Other (income)/deductions—net reflects an unfavorable impact of $10 million on income attributable to Zoetis in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily due to:
an impairment charge related to IPR&D assets acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009, as a result of the termination of the development program due to a re-assessment of economic viability; and
higher foreign currency losses primarily driven by costs related to hedging and exposures to certain emerging market currencies;
partially offset by:
an insurance recovery related to a commercial settlement and recall in Mexico.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
The change in Other (income)/deductions—net reflects an unfavorable impact of $24 million on income attributable to Zoetis in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily due to:
a charge associated with a commercial settlement and recall in Mexico of $13 million, partially offset by an insurance recovery of $1 million;
higher foreign currency losses primarily driven by costs related to hedging and exposures to certain emerging market currencies;
an impairment charge related to IPR&D assets acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009, as a result of the termination of the development program due to a re-assessment of economic viability; and
a pension plan settlement charge related to the divestiture of a manufacturing facility;
partially offset by:
an insurance recovery of litigation related charges.
Provision for taxes on income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
Provision for taxes on income
 
$
71

 
$
54

 
31
 
$
204

 
$
165

 
24
Effective tax rate
 
29.8
%
 
29.2
%
 
 
 
30.7
%
 
29.3
%
 
 
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
The effective tax rate was 29.8% for the third quarter of 2014, compared with 29.2% for the third quarter of 2013. The higher effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013 was primarily attributable to changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as repatriation costs.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
The effective tax rate was 30.7% for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with 29.3% for the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The higher effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, was primarily attributable to:
an $8 million discrete tax expense during the first quarter of 2014 related to an intercompany inventory adjustment;
changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as repatriation costs; and
a $2 million discrete income tax benefit during the first quarter of 2013 related to the 2012 U.S. research and development tax credit, which was retroactively extended on January 3, 2013.

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Operating Segment Results
In the first quarter of 2014, we realigned our segment reporting with respect to our Client Supply Services (CSS) organization, which provides contract manufacturing services to third parties, to reflect how our chief operating decision maker currently evaluates our financial results. The revenue and earnings associated with CSS are now reported within Other business activities, separate from our four reportable segments. In 2013, CSS results were reported in the EuAfME segment. Because CSS is operated differently from our commercial operations within the geographic segments, we believe our current presentation of segments is more reflective of our commercial business. CSS revenue for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2013, including livestock (LS) and companion animal (CA) revenue, was $11 million (LS - $3 million; CA - $8 million), $12 million (LS - $3 million; CA - $9 million), $14 million (LS - $4 million; CA - $10 million) and $16 million (LS - $5 million; CA - $11 million), respectively. CSS earnings (loss) for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2013 was $3 million, $(2) million, $2 million and $5 million, respectively. We have revised our segment results presented herein to reflect this new segment structure, including for the comparable 2013 period.
We believe that it is important to not only understand overall revenue and earnings growth, but also “operational growth.” Operational growth is defined as revenue or earnings growth excluding the impact of foreign exchange.
On a global basis, the mix of our revenue between livestock and companion animal products is as follows:
 
 
 
 
% Change
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Related to
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
 
 
Foreign

 
 
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Total

 
Exchange

 
Operational

U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
$
308

 
$
275

 
12

 

 
12

Companion animal
 
224

 
220

 
2

 

 
2

 
 
532

 
495

 
7

 

 
7

EuAfME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
199

 
174

 
14

 
1

 
13

Companion animal
 
94

 
82

 
15

 
4

 
11

 
 
293

 
256

 
14

 
2

 
12

CLAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
146

 
129

 
13

 
(3
)
 
16

Companion animal
 
48

 
42

 
14

 
(5
)
 
19

 
 
194

 
171

 
13

 
(4
)
 
17

APAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
137

 
124

 
10

 
1

 
9

Companion animal
 
42

 
43

 
(2
)
 
(2
)
 

 
 
179

 
167

 
7

 

 
7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
790

 
702

 
13

 

 
13

Companion animal
 
408

 
387

 
5

 

 
5

Contract Manufacturing
 
12

 
14

 
(14
)
 
(3
)
 
(11
)
 
 
$
1,210

 
$
1,103

 
10

 

 
10

Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.

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% Change
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
Related to
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
 
 
Foreign

 
 
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Total

 
Exchange

 
Operational

U.S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
$
795

 
$
724

 
10

 

 
10

Companion animal
 
675

 
662

 
2

 

 
2

 
 
1,470

 
1,386

 
6

 

 
6

EuAfME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
573

 
547

 
5

 
1

 
4

Companion animal
 
274

 
254

 
8

 
4

 
4

 
 
847

 
801

 
6

 
2

 
4

CLAR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
437

 
421

 
4

 
(9
)
 
13

Companion animal
 
139

 
134

 
4

 
(8
)
 
12

 
 
576

 
555

 
4

 
(8
)
 
12

APAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
394

 
380

 
4

 
(3
)
 
7

Companion animal
 
139

 
148

 
(6
)
 
(5
)
 
(1
)
 
 
533

 
528

 
1

 
(4
)
 
5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Livestock
 
2,199

 
2,072

 
6

 
(2
)
 
8

Companion animal
 
1,227

 
1,198

 
2

 
(1
)
 
3

Contract Manufacturing
 
39

 
37

 
5

 
3

 
2

 
 
$
3,465

 
$
3,307

 
5

 
(1
)
 
6

Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.

Earnings information by segment and the operational and foreign exchange changes versus the comparable prior year period are as follows:
 
 
 
 
% Change
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Related to
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
 
 
Foreign
 
 
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Total

 
Exchange
 
Operational
U.S.
 
$
313

 
$
285

 
10

 
 
10
EuAfME
 
116

 
90

 
29

 
1
 
28
CLAR
 
68

 
56

 
21

 
2
 
19
APAC
 
71

 
57

 
25

 
1
 
24
Total reportable segments
 
568

 
488

 
16

 
 
16
Other business activities
 
(75
)
 
(78
)
 
(4
)
 
 
 
 
Reconciling Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate
 
(145
)
 
(139
)
 
4

 
 
 
 
Purchase accounting adjustments
 
(13
)
 
(12
)
 
8

 
 
 
 
Acquisition-related costs
 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 
 
 
 
Certain significant items
 
(38
)
 
(46
)
 
(17
)
 
 
 
 
Other unallocated
 
(58
)
 
(27
)
 
*

 
 
 
 
Income before provision for taxes on income
 
$
238

 
$
185

 
29

 
 
 
 
*Calculation not meaningful.
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.


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% Change
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
Related to
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
 
 
Foreign

 
 
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Total

 
Exchange

 
Operational
U.S.
 
$
849

 
$
773

 
10

 

 
10
EuAfME
 
331

 
297

 
11

 

 
11
CLAR
 
220

 
186

 
18

 
3

 
15
APAC
 
209

 
203

 
3

 
(7
)
 
10
Total reportable segments
 
1,609

 
1,459

 
10

 
(1
)
 
11
Other business activities
 
(221
)
 
(225
)
 
(2
)
 
 
 
 
Reconciling Items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate
 
(398
)
 
(392
)
 
2

 
 
 
 
Purchase accounting adjustments
 
(38
)
 
(37
)
 
3

 
 
 
 
Acquisition-related costs
 
(5
)
 
(17
)
 
(71
)
 
 
 
 
Certain significant items
 
(127
)
 
(130
)
 
(2
)
 
 
 
 
Other unallocated
 
(155
)
 
(94
)
 
65

 
 
 
 
Income before provision for taxes on income
 
$
665

 
$
564

 
18

 
 
 
 
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
U.S. operating segment
U.S. segment revenue increased by $37 million, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, of which approximately $33 million resulted from growth in livestock products and approximately $4 million resulted from growth in companion animal products.
Livestock revenue growth was driven by increased sales in cattle and swine. Strong growth in sales of cattle products was primarily due to higher demand for our premium products as a result of improved market conditions. Growth in swine sales was driven primarily by the successful launch of new products, which was slightly offset by the continued impact of PEDv.
Companion animal revenue growth was driven primarily by sales of Apoquel® and other key brands. Results were partially offset by competitive pressure in vaccines, pain products and parasiticides.
U.S. segment earnings increased by $28 million, or 10%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013 due to strong revenue growth as well as decreased promotional spending. U.S. segment earnings were also favorably impacted by a $4 million decrease in certain supply chain and logistics costs that were reported in the U.S. segment in the third quarter of 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated (see Reconciling items below) beginning in the first quarter of 2014.
EuAfME operating segment
EuAfME segment revenue increased by $37 million, or 14%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013. Operational revenue increased by $31 million, or 12%, of which approximately $23 million resulted from growth in livestock products and approximately $8 million resulted from growth in companion animal products.
Livestock revenue growth was achieved in all species, led by cattle and poultry products, and was primarily driven by increased sales in France and the UK, as well as emerging markets. In France, we saw increased sales of anti-infectives as customers sought to buy product ahead of more restrictive legislative changes. Growth in the UK was driven by strong demand for cattle products.
Companion animal revenue growth was favorably impacted by the successful launch of Apoquel® in Germany and the UK, as well as growth in parasiticides.
Additionally, segment revenue was favorably impacted by foreign exchange, which increased revenue by approximately $6 million, or 2%.
EuAfME segment earnings increased by $26 million, or 29%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013. Operational earnings growth was $25 million, or 28%, primarily due to revenue growth, higher gross margins and lower operating expenses.
CLAR operating segment
CLAR segment revenue increased by $23 million, or 13%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013. Operational revenue growth was $29 million, or 17%, of which approximately $21 million resulted from growth in livestock products and $8 million resulted from growth in companion animal product sales.

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Livestock revenue growth was driven by growth in Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina and Canada. Sales in Venezuela and Argentina grew significantly across all species, primarily driven by price increases. In Brazil, there was significant growth in the cattle portfolio, partially offset by a decline in poultry. Growth in Canada was driven by increases in the cattle and swine portfolios.
Companion animal growth was favorably impacted by sales in Venezuela and Argentina as a result of price increases, as well as growth in Brazil and Canada.
Additionally, segment revenue was unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which decreased revenue by approximately $6 million, or 4%, primarily due to the depreciation of currencies in Argentina and other emerging markets, as well as in Canada.
CLAR segment earnings increased by $12 million, or 21%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013. Operational earnings growth was $11 million, or 19%, driven by revenue growth and limited growth in operating expenses, partially offset by a decline in gross margin.
APAC operating segment
APAC segment revenue increased by $12 million, or 7%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013. Operational revenue growth was $11 million, or 7%, all of which resulted from growth in livestock products.
Livestock revenue growth was driven primarily by increased sales of swine products in Southeast Asia and sales of cattle products in Australia.
Companion animal revenue was favorably impacted by an increase in sales of parasiticides across the region, equine vaccines in Australia, and increased sales of vaccines in China, however this growth was offset by a decrease in sales in Japan due to an inventory buyback related to the termination of a distributor agreement.
APAC segment earnings increased by $14 million, or 25%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily due to revenue growth, improvement in gross margin and a decline in operating expenses.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
U.S. operating segment
U.S. segment revenue increased by $84 million, or 6%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, of which approximately $71 million resulted from growth in livestock products and approximately $13 million resulted from growth in companion animal products.
Livestock revenue growth was driven by increased sales across the cattle, poultry and swine portfolios. Strong growth in sales of cattle products was primarily due to improved market conditions, driven by higher cattle prices and lower costs of feed, compared with the first nine months of 2013. Sales of poultry products benefited from new vaccines and growth in medicated feed additives. Growth in swine products was due to the successful launch of new products, tempered by the effect of PEDv.
Companion animal revenue growth was driven by the introduction of Apoquel®. Results were partially offset by competitive pressure in our vaccine and pain portfolios and a reduced number of clinic visits due to extreme weather conditions across the United States early in the year.
U.S. segment earnings increased by $76 million, or 10%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, due to strong revenue growth, improvement in cost of goods sold and lower operating expenses. U.S. segment earnings were also favorably impacted by a $13 million decrease in certain supply chain and logistics costs that were reported in the U.S. segment in the first nine months of 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated (see Reconciling items below) beginning in the first quarter of 2014.
EuAfME operating segment
EuAfME segment revenue increased by $46 million, or 6%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Operational revenue growth was $31 million, or 4%, of which approximately $20 million resulted from growth in livestock products and $11 million resulted from growth in companion animal products.
Livestock revenue growth was primarily driven by higher sales in the cattle portfolio, particularly in emerging markets and France, where we are experiencing an increase in sales in advance of new legislation. Additionally, sales in the poultry portfolio increased due to improved market conditions in several Middle East markets.
Companion animal revenue growth was favorably impacted by the successful launch of Apoquel® in Germany and the UK.
Additionally, segment revenue was favorably impacted by foreign exchange, which increased revenue by approximately $15 million, or 2%.
EuAfME segment earnings increased by $34 million, or 11%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Operational earnings growth was $32 million, or 11%, primarily due to higher gross margins.

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CLAR operating segment
CLAR segment revenue increased by $21 million, or 4%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Operational revenue growth was $69 million, or 12%, of which approximately $53 million resulted from growth in livestock products and $16 million resulted from growth in companion animal products.
Livestock revenue growth was driven by increased sales in the cattle, swine and poultry portfolios, primarily in Brazil. Livestock sales were also favorably impacted by price increases in high inflationary markets such as Venezuela and Argentina.
Companion animal growth was favorably impacted by increased sales in Venezuela and Brazil, as well as higher prices in Argentina and Canada.
Additionally, segment revenue was unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which decreased revenue by approximately $48 million, or 8%, primarily due to the depreciation of currencies in Brazil and other emerging markets, as well as in Canada .
CLAR segment earnings increased by $34 million, or 18%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, driven by the unfavorable impact of the Venezuela currency devaluation in the year-ago quarter. Operational earnings increased $29 million, or 15%, primarily driven by revenue growth and higher gross margin.
APAC operating segment
APAC segment revenue increased by $5 million, or 1%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Operational revenue growth was $27 million, or 5%, of which approximately $29 million resulted from growth in livestock products, partially offset by a decline in companion animal products of approximately $2 million.
Livestock revenue growth was driven primarily by increased sales of swine products in China and Japan. Additionally, there was growth in sales of cattle products in China and Australia.
The decrease in companion animal revenue was primarily due to a decrease in sales in Japan due to an inventory buyback related to the termination of a distributor agreement and unfavorable market conditions. Results were partially offset by an increase in equine product sales in Australia and an increase in small animal product sales in China.
Additionally, segment revenue was unfavorably impacted by foreign exchange, which decreased revenue by approximately $22 million, or 4%, primarily due to the depreciation of currencies in Australia, Japan and India.
APAC segment earnings increased by $6 million, or 3%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Operational earnings growth was $20 million, or 10%, primarily due to revenue growth and higher gross margin.
Other business activities
Other business activities includes our CSS contract manufacturing results, as well as expenses associated with our dedicated veterinary medicine research and development organization, research alliances, U.S. regulatory affairs and other operations focused on the development of our products. Other R&D-related costs associated with non-U.S. market and regulatory activities are generally included in the respective regional segment.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Other business activities spend decreased by $3 million, or 4%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, reflecting a decrease in direct R&D project spending and more favorable results in our CSS contract manufacturing business.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Other business activities spend decreased by $4 million, or 2%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, reflecting more favorable results in our CSS contract manufacturing business, partially offset by a slight increase in R&D spending.
Reconciling items
Reconciling items include certain costs that are not allocated to our operating segments results, such as costs associated with the following:
Corporate, which includes certain costs associated with business technology, facilities, legal, finance, human resources, business development, public affairs and procurement, among others. These costs also include certain compensation costs and other miscellaneous operating expenses that are not charged to our operating segments, as well as interest income and expense;
Certain transactions and events such as (i) Purchase accounting adjustments, which includes expenses associated with the amortization of fair value adjustments to inventory, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment; (ii) Acquisition-related activities, which includes costs for restructuring and integration; and (iii) Certain significant items, which includes non-acquisition-related restructuring charges, certain asset impairment charges, stand-up costs, certain legal and commercial settlements, and costs associated with cost reduction/productivity initiatives; and
Other unallocated, which includes certain overhead expenses associated with our global manufacturing operations not charged to our operating segments. Effective January 1, 2014, Other unallocated also includes certain costs associated with business technology and finance that specifically support our global manufacturing operations. These costs were previously reported in Corporate. Also,

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beginning in the first quarter of 2014, certain supply chain and global logistics costs that were previously reported in the four reportable segments are reported in Other unallocated. This presentation better reflects how we measure the performance of the global manufacturing organization.
Three months ended September 28, 2014 vs. three months ended September 29, 2013
Corporate expenses increased by $6 million, or 4%, in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily due to additional costs associated with the build-up of our enabling functions post-separation from Pfizer, partially offset by a decrease in certain business technology and finance costs that were reported in Corporate in the third quarter of 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated beginning in the first quarter of 2014.
Other unallocated expenses increased by $31 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013, primarily due to a build-up of our supply chain and logistics organization, in addition to certain of these costs that were reported in the four reportable segments in the third quarter of 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated beginning in the first quarter of 2014. The increase is also attributable to the addition of certain business technology and finance costs that were reported in Corporate in the third quarter of 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated beginning in the first quarter of 2014.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 16. Segment and Other Revenue Information for further information.
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Corporate expenses increased by $6 million, or 2%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, and include additional costs associated with the build-up of our enabling functions post-separation from Pfizer, as well as higher interest expense, net of capitalized interest, of $4 million primarily as a result of the issuance of our senior notes on January 28, 2013. These increases are partially offset by a decrease in certain inventory-related costs not charged to our operating segments, a reduction in share-based payment expenses as a result of our separation from Pfizer, and a decrease in certain business technology and finance costs that were reported in Corporate in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated beginning in the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
Other unallocated expenses increased by $61 million, or 65%, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily due to the build-up of our supply chain and logistics organization, in addition to certain of these costs that were reported in the four reportable segments in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated beginning in the first quarter of 2014. The increase is also attributable to the addition of certain business technology and finance costs that were reported in Corporate in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, but are reported in Other unallocated beginning in the first quarter of 2014.
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 16. Segment and Other Revenue Information for further information.
Adjusted net income
General description of adjusted net income (a non-GAAP financial measure)
Adjusted net income is an alternative view of performance used by management, and we believe that investors’ understanding of our performance is enhanced by disclosing this performance measure. We report adjusted net income to portray the results of our major operations, the discovery, development, manufacture and commercialization of animal health medicine and vaccine products, prior to considering certain income statement elements. We have defined adjusted net income as net income attributable to Zoetis before the impact of Purchase accounting adjustments, Acquisition-related costs and Certain significant items. The adjusted net income measure is not, and should not be viewed as, a substitute for U.S. GAAP reported net income attributable to Zoetis.
The adjusted net income measure is an important internal measurement for us. We measure our overall performance on this basis in conjunction with other performance metrics. The following are examples of how the adjusted net income measure is utilized:
senior management receives a monthly analysis of our operating results that is prepared on an adjusted net income basis;
our annual budgets are prepared on an adjusted net income basis; and
other goal setting and performance measurements.
Despite the importance of this measure to management in goal setting and performance measurement, adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure that has no standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and, therefore, has limits in its usefulness to investors. Because of its non-standardized definition, adjusted net income, unlike U.S. GAAP net income, may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures of other companies. Adjusted net income is presented to permit investors to more fully understand how management assesses performance.
We also recognize that, as an internal measure of performance, the adjusted net income measure has limitations, and we do not restrict our performance management process solely to this metric. A limitation of the adjusted net income measure is that it provides a view of our operations without including all events during a period, such as the effects of an acquisition or amortization of purchased intangibles, and does not provide a comparable view of our performance to other companies. We also use other specifically tailored tools designed to achieve the highest levels of performance.  

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Purchase accounting adjustments
Adjusted net income is calculated prior to considering certain significant purchase accounting impacts that result from business combinations and net asset acquisitions. These impacts, primarily associated with the Pharmacia Animal Health business (acquired in 2003), Fort Dodge Animal Health (FDAH) (acquired in 2009) and King Animal Health (KAH) (acquired in 2011), include amortization related to the increase in fair value of the acquired finite-lived intangible assets and depreciation related to the increase/decrease to fair value of the acquired fixed assets. Therefore, the adjusted net income measure includes the revenue earned upon the sale of the acquired products without considering the aforementioned significant charges.
While certain purchase accounting adjustments can occur through 20 or more years, this presentation provides an alternative view of our performance that is used by management to internally assess business performance. We believe the elimination of amortization attributable to acquired intangible assets provides management and investors an alternative view of our business results by providing a degree of parity to internally developed intangible assets for which R&D costs previously have been expensed.
A completely accurate comparison of internally developed intangible assets and acquired intangible assets cannot be achieved through adjusted net income. These components of adjusted net income are derived solely from the impact of the items listed above. We have not factored in the impact of any other differences in experience that might have occurred if we had discovered and developed those intangible assets on our own, and this approach does not intend to be representative of the results that would have occurred in those circumstances. For example, our R&D costs in total, and in the periods presented, may have been different; our speed to commercialization and resulting revenue, if any, may have been different; or our costs to manufacture may have been different. In addition, our marketing efforts may have been received differently by our customers. As such, in total, there can be no assurance that our adjusted net income amounts would have been the same as presented had we discovered and developed the acquired intangible assets.
Acquisition-related costs
Adjusted net income is calculated prior to considering transaction, integration, restructuring and additional depreciation costs associated with significant business combinations or net-asset acquisitions because these costs are unique to each transaction and represent costs that were incurred to restructure and integrate certain businesses as a result of the acquisition decision. We have made no adjustments for the resulting synergies.
We believe that viewing income prior to considering these charges provides investors with a useful additional perspective because the significant costs incurred in a business combination result primarily from the need to eliminate duplicate assets, activities or employees––a natural result of acquiring a fully integrated set of activities. For this reason, we believe that the costs incurred to convert disparate systems, to close duplicative facilities or to eliminate duplicate positions (for example, in the context of a business combination) can be viewed differently from those costs incurred in the ordinary course of business.
The integration and restructuring costs associated with a business combination may occur over several years, with the more significant impacts ending within three years of the transaction. Because of the need for certain external approvals for some actions, the span of time needed to achieve certain restructuring and integration activities can be lengthy. For example, due to the regulated nature of the animal health medicines and vaccines business, the closure of excess facilities can take several years, as all manufacturing changes are subject to extensive validation and testing and must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration and/or other regulatory authorities.
Certain significant items
Adjusted net income is calculated prior to considering Certain significant items. Certain significant items represents substantive, unusual items that are evaluated on an individual basis. Such evaluation considers both the quantitative and the qualitative aspect of their unusual nature. Unusual, in this context, may represent items that are not part of our ongoing business; items that, either as a result of their nature or size, we would not expect to occur as part of our normal business on a regular basis; items that would be nonrecurring; or items that relate to products that we no longer sell. While not all-inclusive, examples of items that could be included as Certain significant items would be costs related to becoming an independent public company; a major non-acquisition-related restructuring charge and associated implementation costs for a program that is specific in nature with a defined term, such as those related to our non-acquisition-related cost-reduction and productivity initiatives; amounts related to disposals of products or facilities that do not qualify as discontinued operations as defined by U.S. GAAP; certain intangible asset impairments; adjustments related to the resolution of certain tax positions; the impact of adopting certain significant, event-driven tax legislation; or charges related to legal matters. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies. Our normal, ongoing defense costs or settlements of and accruals on legal matters made in the normal course of our business would not be considered Certain significant items.

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Reconciliation
A reconciliation of net income attributable to Zoetis, as reported under U.S. GAAP, to non-GAAP adjusted net income follows:  
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

GAAP reported net income attributable to Zoetis
 
$
166

 
$
131

 
27

 
$
457

 
$
399

 
15

Purchase accounting adjustments—net of tax
 
9

 
8

 
13

 
25

 
25

 

Acquisition-related costs—net of tax
 

 

 

 
3

 
11

 
(73
)
Certain significant items—net of tax
 
32

 
33

 
(3
)
 
102

 
94

 
9

Non-GAAP adjusted net income(a)
 
$
207

 
$
172

 
20

 
$
587

 
$
529

 
11

Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
(a) 
The effective tax rate on adjusted pretax income is 28.3% and 29.5% for the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively, and 29.2% and 29.3% for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, and September 29, 2013, respectively. The lower effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2014 compared with the third quarter of 2013 is due to changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as repatriation costs. The higher effective tax rate in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with the nine months ended September 29, 2013, is due to an $8 million discrete tax expense during the first quarter of 2014 related to an intercompany inventory adjustment, as well as changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, which includes the impact of the location of earnings as well as repatriation costs. In addition, we recognized a $2 million discrete income tax provision benefit during the first quarter of 2013 related to the 2012 U.S. research and development tax credit which was retroactively extended on January 3, 2013.
A reconciliation of reported diluted earnings per share (EPS), as reported under U.S. GAAP, to non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

 
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

Earnings per share—diluted(a)(b):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP reported EPS attributable to Zoetis—diluted
 
$
0.33

 
$
0.26

 
27
 
$
0.91

 
$
0.80

 
14

Purchase accounting adjustments—net of tax
 
0.02

 
0.02

 
 
0.05

 
0.05

 

Acquisition-related costs—net of tax
 

 

 
 
0.01

 
0.02

 
(50
)
Certain significant items—net of tax
 
0.06

 
0.06

 
 
0.20

 
0.19

 
5

Non-GAAP adjusted EPS—diluted
 
$
0.41

 
$
0.34

 
21
 
$
1.17

 
$
1.06

 
10

Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
(a) 
Diluted earnings per share was computed using the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period plus the common stock equivalents related to stock options, RSUs and DSUs.
(b) 
EPS amounts may not add due to rounding.
Adjusted net income includes the following charges for each of the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
 
$
29

 
$
29

 
$
87

 
$
83

Interest income
 
2

 
1

 
4

 
2

Income taxes
 
82

 
72

 
244

 
219

Depreciation
 
32

 
32

 
96

 
100

Amortization
 
3

 
5

 
12

 
13


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Adjusted net income, as shown above, excludes the following items:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
September 28,

 
September 29,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
2014

 
2013

Purchase accounting adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization and depreciation(a)
 
$
11

 
$
12

 
$
35

 
$
35

Cost of sales(b)
 
2

 

 
3

 
2

Total purchase accounting adjustments—pre-tax
 
13

 
12

 
38

 
37

Income taxes(c)
 
4

 
4

 
13

 
12

Total purchase accounting adjustments—net of tax
 
9

 
8

 
25

 
25

Acquisition-related costs(d):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Integration costs(e)
 
1

 
1

 
5

 
16

Restructuring costs(f)
 

 

 

 
1

Total acquisition-related costs—pre-tax
 
1

 
1

 
5

 
17

Income taxes(c)
 
1

 
1

 
2

 
6

Total acquisition-related costs—net of tax
 

 

 
3

 
11

Certain significant items(g):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring charges(h)
 
1

 

 
4

 
(27
)
Implementation costs and additional depreciation—asset restructuring(i)
 

 

 
1

 
3

Certain asset impairment charges(j)
 
6

 

 
6

 
1

Net gains on sale of assets (k)
 

 

 
(3
)
 
(6
)
Stand-up costs(l)
 
32

 
41

 
106

 
152

Other(m)
 
(1
)
 
5

 
13

 
7

Total significant items—pre-tax
 
38

 
46

 
127

 
130

Income taxes(c)
 
6

 
13

 
25

 
36

Total significant items—net of tax
 
32

 
33

 
102

 
94

Total purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition-related costs,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
and certain significant items—net of tax
 
$
41

 
$
41

 
$
130

 
$
130

Certain amounts may reflect rounding adjustments.
(a) 
Amortization and depreciation expenses related to Purchase accounting adjustments with respect to identifiable intangible assets and property, plant and equipment were distributed as follows: $1 million income in both the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, included in Selling, general and administrative expenses; $1 million included in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, and $1 million in both the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Research and development expenses; and $12 million and $35 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $11 million and $34 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Amortization of intangible assets.
(b) 
Depreciation expense included in Cost of sales.
(c) 
Included in Provision for taxes on income. Income taxes include the tax effect of the associated pre-tax amounts, calculated by determining the jurisdictional location of the pre-tax amounts and applying that jurisdiction's applicable tax rate. Income taxes in Certain significant items for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, included a $1 million charge associated with uncertain tax positions related to taxable years prior to separation from Pfizer.
(d) 
Acquisition-related costs were distributed as follows: $2 million income for the three months ended September 29, 2013, included in Cost of Sales; and $1 million and $5 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $3 million and $17 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs.
(e) 
Integration costs were distributed as follows: $2 million income for the three months ended September 29, 2013, included in Cost of Sales; and $1 million and $5 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $3 million and $16 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs.
(f) 
Included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives.
(g) 
Certain significant items were distributed as follows: $3 million and $14 million included in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $4 million and $20 million included in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, included in Cost of sales; $29 million and $90 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $40 million and $135 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Selling, general and administrative expenses; $1 million and $5 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Research and development expenses; $1 million and $5 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $27 million income in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs; and $5 million and $18 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $1 million and $3 million income in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Other (income)/deductions—net.
(h) 
Represents restructuring charges incurred for our cost-reduction/productivity initiatives. Included in Restructuring charges and certain acquisition-related costs. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives.
(i) 
Amounts primarily relate to our cost-reduction/productivity initiatives. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 5. Restructuring Charges and Other Costs Associated with Acquisitions and Cost-Reduction/Productivity Initiatives.

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(j) 
For the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, represents an impairment charge related to an IPR&D project acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009. Included in Other (income)/deductions—net.
(k) 
For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, represents the Zoetis portion of a net gain on the sale of land by our Taiwan joint venture. For the nine months ended September 29, 2013, represents the net gain on the government-mandated sale of certain product rights in Brazil that were acquired with the FDAH acquisition in 2009. Included in Other (income)/deductions—net. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements—Note 6. Other (Income)/Deductions—Net for more information
(l) 
Certain nonrecurring costs related to becoming an independent public company, such as new branding (including changes to the manufacturing process for required new packaging), the creation of standalone systems and infrastructure, site separation, and certain legal registration and patent assignment costs, which were distributed as follows: $3 million and $14 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $3 million and $18 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Cost of sales; $29 million and $90 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $38 million and $129 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively, included in Selling, general and administrative expenses; $5 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, included in Research and development expenses; and $2 million in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, included in Other (income)/deductions—net.
(m) For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, includes a charge associated with a commercial settlement in Mexico ($13 million), partially offset by the insurance recovery ($1 million). The nine months ended September 28, 2014, also includes a pension plan settlement charge related to the divestiture of a manufacturing plant ($4 million), partially offset by an insurance recovery of litigation related charges ($2 million income). For the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily includes litigation-related charges of $5 million and charges related to transitional manufacturing purchase agreements associated with divestitures of $1 million.
Our financial guidance for 2014
Our 2014 financial guidance is summarized below:
Selected Line Items
 
 
Revenue
 
$4,700 to $4,750 million
Adjusted cost of sales as a percentage of revenue(a)
 
Approximately 35.5%
Adjusted SG&A expenses(a)
 
$1,460 to $1,480 million
Adjusted R&D expenses(a)
 
$385 to $395 million
Adjusted interest expense and other (income)/deductions(a)
 
Approximately $110 million
Effective tax rate on adjusted income(a)
 
Approximately 29%
Adjusted diluted EPS(a)
 
$1.50 to $1.54
Certain significant items(b) and acquisition-related costs
 
$180 to $195 million
Reported diluted EPS
 
$1.16 to $1.20
(a)
For an understanding of adjusted net income and its components, see the “Adjusted net income” section of this MD&A.
(b)
Includes certain nonrecurring costs related to becoming an independent public company, such as new branding (including changes to the manufacturing process for required new packaging), the creation of standalone systems and infrastructure, site separation, certain legal registration and patent assignment costs, as well as restructuring, certain legal and commercial settlements and other costs.
In updating our guidance for full-year 2014, we have considered current exchange rates and other factors.
A reconciliation of 2014 adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS guidance to 2014 reported net income attributable to Zoetis and reported diluted EPS attributable to Zoetis common shareholders guidance follows:
 
 
Full-Year 2014 Guidance
(MILLION OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
Net Income
 
Diluted EPS
Adjusted net income/diluted EPS(a) guidance
 
~$750 - $770
 
~$1.50 - $1.54
Purchase accounting adjustments
 
~(30)
 
~(0.06)
Certain significant items(b) and acquisition-related costs
 
~(135 - 145)
 
~(0.27 - 0.29)
Reported net income attributable to Zoetis Inc./diluted EPS guidance
 
~$580 - $600
 
~$1.16 - $1.20
(a)
For an understanding of adjusted net income, see the “Adjusted net income” section of this MD&A.
(b)
Includes certain nonrecurring costs related to becoming an independent public company, such as new branding (including changes to the manufacturing process for required new packaging), the creation of standalone systems and infrastructure, site separation, certain legal registration and patent assignment costs, as well as restructuring, certain legal and commercial settlements and other costs.
Our 2014 financial guidance is subject to a number of factors and uncertainties—as described in the “Forward-looking information and factors that may affect future results,” “Our operating environment” and “Our strategy” and in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Analysis of the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income
Virtually all changes in other comprehensive income for the periods presented are related to foreign currency translation adjustments. These changes result from the strengthening or weakening of the U.S. dollar as compared with the currencies in the countries in which we do business. The gains and losses associated with these changes are deferred on the balance sheet in Accumulated other comprehensive loss until realized.

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Analysis of the condensed consolidated balance sheets
September 28, 2014 vs. December 31, 2013
For a discussion about the changes in Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term borrowing, including current portion of allocated long term debt, and Long-term debt, see “Analysis of financial condition, liquidity and capital resources” below.
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts decreased as a result of the timing of customer collections, including the settlement of receivables from Pfizer.
Inventories increased primarily due to the build up of safety stock levels in preparation of certain production transfers and the implementation of our enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and to support increased commercial demand of selected products. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements— Note 10. Inventories.
The net changes in Current deferred tax assets, Noncurrent deferred tax assets, Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities, Income taxes payable and Other taxes payable primarily reflect adjustments to the accrual for the income tax provision for the third quarter of 2014. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements— Note 7. Income Taxes.

Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation increased primarily as a result of capital spending in excess of depreciation expense. 

Identifiable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization decreased primarily as a result of amortization expense and an IPR&D impairment charge, partially offset by the acquisition of certain product registration and application rights from Pfizer. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements— Note 11. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets and Note 17. Transactions with Pfizer.
Accounts payable decreased as a result of the timing of payments, including the settlement of payables with Pfizer.
Accrued compensation and related items decreased, primarily due to payment of 2013 annual bonuses to eligible employees and 2013 employee savings plan contributions, partially offset by the pro-rata accrual of similar items for 2014.
Dividends payable decreased, reflecting the payment of dividends declared on December 18, 2013. As of September 28, 2014, there were no dividends payable.
Other current liabilities decreased reflecting a reduction in accrued expenses, including accrued contract rebates and accrued interest, among others.
For an analysis of the changes in Total Equity, see the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity.
Analysis of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
 
September 28,

 
September 29,

 
%

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
 
2014

 
2013

 
Change

Net cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
$
239

 
$
383

 
(38
)
Investing activities
 
(137
)
 
(128
)
 
7

Financing activities
 
(112
)
 
(172
)
 
(35
)
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(2
)
 
(11
)
 
*

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
(12
)
 
$
72

 
*

* Calculation not meaningful.
Certain amounts and percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
 
Operating activities
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Net cash provided by operating activities was $239 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $383 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The decrease in operating cash flows was primarily attributable to the timing of receipts and payments in the ordinary course of business, including the settlement of payables with Pfizer, and a decrease in other liabilities, including lower accrued contract rebates. This decrease was partially offset by higher income before allocation to noncontrolling interests, as adjusted for depreciation and amortization.
Investing activities
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Our net cash used in investing activities was $137 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with net cash used in investing activities of $128 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The increase in investing cash flows was primarily due to a second quarter 2014 milestone payment related to previously acquired intangible assets.

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Financing activities
Nine months ended September 28, 2014 vs. nine months ended September 29, 2013
Our net cash used in financing activities was $112 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with cash used in financing activities of $172 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The net cash used in financing activities for 2014 was due primarily to the payment of dividends. The net cash used in financing activities for 2013 was primarily attributable to the net transfers to Pfizer as a result of the Separation.
Analysis of financial condition, liquidity and capital resources
While we believe our cash and cash equivalents on hand, our operating cash flows and our existing financing arrangements will be sufficient to support our future cash needs, this may be subject to the environment in which we operate. Risks to our meeting future funding requirements include global economic conditions described in the following paragraph.
Over the last five years, the global financial markets have experienced, and may continue to experience, significant volatility and disruption. The timing and sustainability of an economic recovery is uncertain and additional macroeconomic, business and financial disruptions may arise. As markets change, we will continue to monitor our liquidity position, but there can be no assurance that the challenging economic environment or a further economic downturn will not impact our liquidity or our ability to obtain future financing.
Selected measures of liquidity and capital resources
Certain relevant measures of our liquidity and capital resources follow:
 
September 28,

 
December 31,

(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)
2014

 
2013

Cash and cash equivalents
$
598

 
$
610

Accounts receivable, net(a)
1,057

 
1,138

Short-term borrowings
10

 
15

Long-term debt(b)
3,642

 
3,642

Working capital
2,355

 
1,942

Ratio of current assets to current liabilities
3.36:1

 
2.37:1

(a) 
Accounts receivable are usually collected over a period of 60 to 90 days. For the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared with December 31, 2013, the number of days that accounts receivables are outstanding remained approximately the same. We regularly monitor our accounts receivable for collectability, particularly in markets where economic conditions remain uncertain. We believe that our allowance for doubtful accounts is appropriate. Our assessment is based on such factors as past due history, historical and expected collection patterns, the financial condition of our customers, the robust nature of our credit and collection practices and the economic environment.
(b) 
Primarily consists of $3.65 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes, with an original issue discount of $10 million. The senior notes are comprised of $400 million aggregate principal amount of our 1.150% senior notes due 2016, $750 million aggregate principal amount of our 1.875% senior notes due 2018, $1.35 billion aggregate principal amount of our 3.250% senior notes due 2023 and $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of our 4.700% senior notes due 2043.
For additional information about the sources and uses of our funds, see the "Analysis of the condensed consolidated balance sheets" and "Analysis of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows" sections of the MD&A.
Credit facility and other lines of credit
In December 2012, we entered into a revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of banks providing for a five-year $1.0 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility, which became effective in February 2013 upon the completion of the IPO and which expires in December 2017. Subject to certain conditions, we have the right to increase the credit facility to up to $1.5 billion. The credit facility contains a financial covenant requiring us to not exceed a maximum total leverage ratio (the ratio of consolidated net debt as of the end of the period to consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Income Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) for such period) of 3.95:1 for fiscal year 2014, 3.50:1 for fiscal year 2015 and 3.00:1 thereafter. The credit facility also contains a financial covenant requiring that we maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio (the ratio of EBITDA at the end of the period to interest expense for such period) of 3.50:1. In addition, the credit facility contains other customary covenants. There were no borrowings outstanding as of September 28, 2014, or December 31, 2013.
We have additional lines of credit and other credit arrangements with a group of banks and other financial intermediaries for general corporate purposes. We maintain cash and cash equivalent balances in excess of our outstanding short-term borrowings. As of September 28, 2014, we had access to $73 million of lines of credit which expire at various times through 2017. Short-term borrowings outstanding related to these facilities were $10 million and $15 million as of September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Long-term borrowings outstanding related to these facilities were $2 million as of both September 28, 2014, and December 31, 2013.
Domestic and international short-term funds
Many of our operations are conducted outside the United States. The amount of funds held in U.S. tax jurisdictions will fluctuate due to the timing of receipts and payments in the ordinary course of business and due to other reasons, such as business development activities. As part of our ongoing liquidity assessments, we regularly monitor the mix of domestic and international cash flows (both inflows and outflows). Repatriation of overseas funds can result in additional U.S. federal, state and local income tax payments. We record U.S. deferred tax liabilities

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for certain unremitted earnings, but when amounts earned overseas are expected to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S., no accrual for U.S. taxes is provided.
Debt
On January 28, 2013, we issued $3.65 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes (the senior notes offering) in a private placement, with an original issue discount of $10 million. The senior notes are comprised of $400 million aggregate principal amount of our 1.150% senior notes due 2016, $750 million aggregate principal amount of our 1.875% senior notes due 2018, $1.35 billion aggregate principal amount of our 3.250% senior notes due 2023 and $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of our 4.700% senior notes due 2043.
We sold $2.65 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes through the initial purchasers in the senior notes offering and Pfizer transferred $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of our senior notes to certain of the initial purchasers, who sold such senior notes through the initial purchasers in the senior notes offering. We paid an amount of cash equal to substantially all of the net proceeds that we received in the senior notes offering to Pfizer prior to the completion of the IPO.
The senior notes are governed by an indenture and supplemental indenture (collectively, the indenture) between us and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee. The indenture contains certain covenants, including limitations on our and certain of our subsidiaries' ability to incur liens or engage in sale leaseback transactions. The indenture also contains restrictions on our ability to consolidate, merge or sell substantially all of our assets. In addition, the indenture contains other customary terms, including certain events of default, upon the occurrence of which the senior notes may be declared immediately due and payable.
Pursuant to the indenture, we are able to redeem the senior notes of any series, in whole or in part, at any time by paying a “make whole” premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of redemption. Pursuant to our tax matters agreement with Pfizer, we will not be permitted to redeem the 2023 notes pursuant to this optional redemption provision, except under limited circumstances. Upon the occurrence of a change of control of us and a downgrade of the senior notes below an investment grade rating by each of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, we are, in certain circumstances, required to make an offer to repurchase all of the outstanding senior notes at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the senior notes together with accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of repurchase.
In connection with the senior notes offering, we entered into a registration rights agreement (the Registration Rights Agreement) with the representatives of the initial purchasers of the senior notes. Pursuant to the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, we were obligated, among other things, to use our commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement with the SEC enabling holders of the senior notes to exchange the privately placed notes for publicly registered notes with substantially the same terms. We filed the registration statement with the SEC on September 13, 2013, the SEC declared the registration statement effective on September 24, 2013, and the exchange offer was completed on October 31, 2013.
The components of our long-term debt follow:
Description
Principal Amount
Interest Rate
Terms
Lines of credit
$2 million
6.400%
Due 2016-2017
2016 Senior Note
$400 million
1.150%
Interest due semi annually, not subject to amortization, aggregate principal due on February 1, 2016
2018 Senior Note
$750 million
1.875%
Interest due semi annually, not subject to amortization, aggregate principal due on February 1, 2018
2023 Senior Note
$1,350 million
3.250%
Interest due semi annually, not subject to amortization, aggregate principal due on February 1, 2023
2043 Senior Note
$1,150 million
4.700%
Interest due semi annually, not subject to amortization, aggregate principal due on February 1, 2043
Credit Ratings
Two major corporate debt-rating organizations, Moody's and S&P, assign ratings to our short-term and long-term debt. A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and the rating is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating organization. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
The following table provides the current ratings assigned by these rating agencies to our commercial paper and senior unsecured non-credit-enhanced long-term debt:
 
 
Commercial
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paper
 
Long-term Debt
 
Date of
Name of Rating Agency
 
Rating
 
Rating
 
Outlook
 
Last Action
Moody’s
 
P-2
 
Baa2
 
Stable
 
January 2013
S&P
 
A-3
 
BBB-
 
Stable
 
January 2013
Contractual Obligations
During the third quarter of 2014, Zoetis and Pfizer entered into an agreement whereby Pfizer agreed to transfer certain product registration and application rights associated with our operations in Indonesia. The fair market value of these rights, as agreed by both parties, was approximately $8 million, which will be payable by Zoetis to Pfizer in four annual installments of $2 million each beginning in October 2014. At September 28, 2014, the fair market value of these assets of approximately $8 million was included in Identifiable intangible assets, less

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accumulated amortization and the related payable to Pfizer was included in Other current liabilities ($2 million) and Other noncurrent liabilities ($6 million).
Pension Obligations
We expect to contribute a total of approximately $8 million to our dedicated international benefits plans and the international plans accounted for as multi-employer plans in 2014. As part of the Separation from Pfizer, a net liability was recognized in 2013 for the pension obligations less the fair value of plan assets associated with additional defined benefit pension plans in certain international locations that were expected to be transferred to us in 2014 (approximately $21 million), in accordance with the applicable local separation agreements or employee matters agreement. During the first quarter of 2014, our pension plan in Japan was transferred to us from Pfizer. The net pension obligation (approximately $2 million) and the related accumulated other comprehensive loss (approximately $2 million, net of tax) associated with this plan were recorded. During the third quarter of 2014, our pension plans in Australia and Switzerland were transferred to us from Pfizer and the combined net pension obligations (approximately $1 million) and the related accumulated other comprehensive loss (approximately $1 million, net of tax) associated with these plans were recorded. The $21 million net liability recognized in 2013 was reduced to approximately $18 million, the balance as of September 28, 2014. We expect the pension plan in Belgium to transfer to us in the fourth quarter of 2014 and the pension plan in the Philippines to transfer to us in 2015.
Effective December 31, 2012, our employees ceased to participate in the Pfizer U.S. qualified defined benefit and U.S. retiree medical plans, and liabilities associated with our employees under these plans were retained by Pfizer. As part of the Separation, Pfizer is continuing to credit certain employees' service with Zoetis generally through December 31, 2017 (or termination of employment from Zoetis, if earlier) for certain early retirement benefits with respect to Pfizer's U.S. defined benefit pension and retiree medical plans. In connection with the employee matters agreement, Zoetis will be responsible for payment of three-fifths of the total cost of the service credit continuation (approximately $30 million as of September 28, 2014) for these plans. The amount of the service cost continuation payment to be paid by Zoetis to Pfizer was determined and fixed based on an actuarial assessment of the value of the grow-in benefits and will be paid in equal semi-annual installments through 2022.
For additional information, see Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 12. Benefit Plans.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
In the ordinary course of business and in connection with the sale of assets and businesses, we may indemnify our counterparties against certain liabilities that may arise in connection with a transaction or that are related to activities prior to a transaction. These indemnifications typically pertain to environmental, tax, employee and/or product-related matters, and patent-infringement claims. If the indemnified party were to make a successful claim pursuant to the terms of the indemnification, we would be required to reimburse the loss. These indemnifications are generally subject to threshold amounts, specified claim periods and other restrictions and limitations. Historically, we have not paid significant amounts under these provisions and, as of September 28, 2014, or December 31, 2013, recorded amounts for the estimated fair value of these indemnifications are not significant.
New accounting standards
For discussion of our recently adopted accounting standards, see Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 4. Significant Accounting Policies: New Accounting Standards.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Adopted as of September 28, 2014.
In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standards update that outlines a new, single comprehensive model for companies to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This update supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance includes a five-step model for determining how, when and how much revenue should be recognized. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The provisions of the new standard are effective beginning January 1, 2017, for annual and interim reporting periods. Early adoption is not permitted. The new standard allows for either full retrospective or modified retrospective transition upon adoption. We are currently assessing the transition method we will elect for adoption as well as the potential impact that adopting this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Forward-looking statements and factors that may affect future results
This report contains “forward-looking” statements. We generally identify forward-looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “predict,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “outlook,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” or the negative version of these words or comparable words or by using future dates in connection with any discussion of future performance, actions or events.
In particular, forward-looking statements include statements relating to our indebtedness, our ability to make interest and principal payments on our indebtedness, our ability to satisfy the covenants contained in our indebtedness, the redemption of the notes, new systems infrastructure stand-up, our 2014 financial guidance, future actions, business plans or prospects, prospective products, product approvals or products under development, product supply disruptions, R&D costs, timing and likelihood of success, future operating or financial performance, future results of current and anticipated products and services, strategies, sales efforts, expenses, production efficiencies, production margins, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, growth in emerging markets, the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings, dividend plans, our agreements with Pfizer, government regulation and financial results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, actions or events. Forward-
looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and are potentially inaccurate assumptions. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from past results and future plans and projected future results are the following:
emerging restrictions and bans on the use of antibacterials in food-producing animals;
perceived adverse effects on human health linked to the consumption of food derived from animals that utilize our products;
increased regulation or decreased governmental support relating to the raising, processing or consumption of food-producing animals;
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and potential currency controls;
changes in tax laws and regulation;
an outbreak of infectious disease carried by animals;
adverse weather conditions and the availability of natural resources;
adverse global economic conditions;
failure of our R&D, acquisition and licensing efforts to generate new products;
quarterly fluctuations in demand and costs; and
governmental laws and regulations affecting domestic and foreign operations, including without limitation, tax obligations and changes affecting the tax treatment by the U.S. of income earned outside the U.S. that may result from pending and possible future proposals.
However, there may also be other risks that we are unable to predict at this time. These risks or uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. You should not put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-Q and 8-K reports and our other filings with the SEC. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider the above to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties.
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
A significant portion of our revenue and costs are exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. In addition, our outstanding borrowings may be subject to risk from changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. The overall objective of our financial risk management program is to seek to minimize the impact of foreign exchange rate movements and interest rate movements on our earnings. We manage these financial exposures through operational means and by using certain financial instruments. These practices may change as economic conditions change.
Foreign exchange risk
Our primary net foreign currency translation exposures are the euro, Brazilian real and Australian dollar. Prior to the IPO, as a business unit of Pfizer and under Pfizer's global cash management system, our foreign exchange risk was managed through Pfizer. Following the Separation, we seek to manage our foreign exchange risk, in part, through operational means, including managing same-currency revenue in relation to same-currency costs and same-currency assets in relation to same-currency liabilities.
Foreign exchange risk is also managed through the use of foreign currency forward-exchange contracts. These contracts are used to offset the potential earnings effects from mostly intercompany short-term foreign currency assets and liabilities that arise from operations.
Our financial instrument holdings at September 28, 2014, were analyzed to determine their sensitivity to foreign exchange rate changes. The fair values of these instruments were determined using Level 2 inputs. The sensitivity analysis of changes in the fair value of all foreign currency forward-exchange contracts at September 28, 2014, indicates that if the U.S. dollar were to appreciate against all other currencies by 10%, the fair value of these contracts would increase by $45 million, and if the U.S. dollar were to weaken against all other currencies by 10%, the fair value of these contracts would decrease by $52 million. For additional details, see Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 9B. Financial Instruments: Derivative Financial Instruments.
Interest rate risk
Our outstanding debt balances are fixed rate debt. While changes in interest rates will have no impact on the interest we pay on our fixed rate debt, interest on our revolving credit facility will be exposed to interest rate fluctuations. At September 28, 2014, we had no outstanding principal balance under our revolving credit facility. See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 9. Financial Instruments.
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the company's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation as of September 28, 2014, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During our most recent fiscal quarter, there has not been any change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
We are currently migrating many of our financial reporting and processing systems to an enterprise-wide solution. These system implementations are part of our ongoing stand-up efforts, and we plan to continue to implement such systems throughout the business over the course of the next few years. In connection with these implementations and resulting business process changes, we will enhance the design and documentation of our internal control over financial reporting process to maintain effective controls over our financial reporting.


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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in the "Our Operating Environment" and "Forward-Looking Information and Factors That May Affect Future Results" sections of the MD&A and in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors," of our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results and which are incorporated be reference herein. Set forth below are updates to certain of the risk factors disclosed in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Risks related to our business and industry
Restrictions and bans on the use of antibacterials in food-producing animals may become more prevalent.
The issue of the potential transfer of increased antibacterials resistance in bacteria from food-producing animals to human pathogens, and the causality of that transfer, continue to be the subject of global scientific and regulatory discussion. Antibacterials refer to small molecules that can be used to treat or prevent bacterial infections and are a sub-categorization of the products that make up our anti-infectives and medicated feed additives portfolios. In some countries, this issue has led to government restrictions and bans on the use of specific antibacterials in some food-producing animals, regardless of the route of administration (in feed or injectable). These restrictions are more prevalent in countries where animal protein is plentiful and governments are willing to take action even when there is scientific uncertainty. Our total revenue attributable to antibacterials for livestock was approximately $1.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2013.
In December 2013, the FDA announced final guidance establishing procedures for the voluntary phase out in the United States over a three year period of the use of medically important antibacterials in animal feed for growth promotion in food production animals (medically important antibacterials include classes that are prescribed in animal and human health). The guidance provides for continued use of antibacterials in food producing animals for treatment, control and under certain circumstances for prevention of disease, all under the supervision of a veterinarian. Our total revenue attributable to medicated feed additives was approximately $446 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The FDA indicated that they took this action to help preserve the efficacy of medically important antibacterials to treat infections in humans. Zoetis supports the FDA's efforts to voluntarily phase-out growth promotion indications for medically important antibiotics in food producing animals and will comply with procedures outlined in the December 2013 FDA guidance.
In addition, in October 2014, the French Parliament passed a law that will prohibit rebates and discounts on antibiotics and will require the reporting of antibiotics sold to and agreements entered into with certain animal healthcare providers (including veterinarians, veterinary schools, pharmacists and students). The Parliament indicated that the law is in response to a government initiative aimed at fighting antimicrobial resistance in animals and reducing the use of certain categories of antibiotics by 25% (compared to 2013) by December 31, 2016.
We cannot predict whether antibacterials resistance concerns will result in additional restrictions or bans, expanded regulations or public pressure to discontinue or reduce use of antibacterials in food-producing animals, which could materially adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
An outbreak of infectious disease carried by animals could negatively affect the sale and production of our products.
Sales of our livestock products could be materially adversely affected by the outbreak of disease carried by animals, such as avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (otherwise known as BSE or mad cow disease) or porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (otherwise known as PEDv), which could lead to the widespread death or precautionary destruction of animals as well as the reduced consumption and demand for animal protein. In addition, outbreaks of disease carried by animals may reduce regional or global sales of particular animal-derived food products or result in reduced exports of such products, either due to heightened export restrictions or import prohibitions, which may reduce demand for our products due to reduced herd or flock sizes. For example, the outbreaks of PEDv that have seriously impacted swine herds in Asia since 2012 and the United States since 2013 spread to additional markets in 2014, including Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Spain and Portugal. The continued spread of PEDv in the United States, Asia, Europe and neighboring countries could impact the size of swine herds and the demand for our swine products in these markets. In addition, in 2012, the USDA and the World Animal Health Organization announced that individual cases of BSE had been identified in California and Brazil. These announcements caused certain countries to implement additional inspections of, or suspend the importation of, U.S. and Brazilian beef. While the restrictions that were implemented as a result of these cases of BSE have not significantly affected demand for our products, the discovery of additional cases of BSE may result in additional restrictions related to, or reduced demand for, animal protein, which may have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. Also, the outbreak of any highly contagious disease near our main production sites could require us to immediately halt production of our products at such sites or force us to incur substantial expenses in procuring raw materials or products elsewhere.
The animal health industry is highly competitive.
The animal health industry is highly competitive. We believe many of our competitors are conducting R&D activities in areas served by our products and in areas in which we are developing products. Our competitors include the animal health businesses of large pharmaceutical companies and specialty animal health businesses. There are several new start-up companies who are working in the animal health area. These

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competitors may have access to greater financial, marketing, technical and other resources. As a result, they may be able to devote more resources to developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling their products, initiating or withstanding substantial price competition or more readily taking advantage of acquisitions or other opportunities. In addition to competition from established market participants, new entrants to the animal health medicines and vaccines industry could substantially reduce our market share or render our products obsolete.
To the extent that any of our competitors are more successful with respect to any key competitive factor or we are forced to reduce, or are unable to raise, the price of any of our products in order to remain competitive, our operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Competitive pressure could arise from, among other things, safety and efficacy concerns, limited demand growth or a significant number of additional competitive products being introduced into a particular market, price reductions by competitors, the ability of competitors to capitalize on their economies of scale, the ability of competitors to produce or otherwise procure animal health products at lower costs than us and the ability of competitors to access more or newer technology than us.
Risks related to manufacturing
Manufacturing problems and capacity imbalances may cause product launch delays, inventory shortages, recalls or unanticipated costs.
In order to sell our products, we must be able to produce and ship our products in sufficient quantities. We have a global manufacturing network consisting of 27 manufacturing sites located in 10 countries. In addition, 13 Pfizer sites located in 12 countries manufacture certain of our products for us. Included in these 13 Pfizer sites is our facility in Guarulhos, Brazil, where Pfizer will continue its manufacturing operations for a period of time. These 13 Pfizer sites consist of sites operated by Pfizer that, immediately prior to the Separation, predominantly manufactured human health products. We also employ a network of approximately 200 contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Many of our products involve complex manufacturing processes and are sole-sourced from certain manufacturing sites.
Minor deviations in our manufacturing or logistical processes, such as temperature excursions or improper package sealing, could result in delays, inventory shortages, unanticipated costs, product recalls, product liability and/or regulatory action. In addition, a number of factors could cause production interruptions, including:
the failure of us or any of our vendors or suppliers, including logistical service providers, to comply with applicable regulations and quality assurance guidelines;
construction delays;
equipment malfunctions;
shortages of materials;
labor problems;
natural disasters;
power outages;
criminal and terrorist activities;
changes in manufacturing production sites and limits to manufacturing capacity due to regulatory requirements, changes in types of products produced, shipping distributions or physical limitations; and
the outbreak of any highly contagious diseases near our production sites.
These interruptions could result in launch delays, inventory shortages, recalls, unanticipated costs or issues with our agreements under which we supply third parties, which may adversely affect our operating results. For example, our manufacturing site in Medolla, Italy was damaged in an earthquake in May 2012, which resulted in production interruptions at that site.
Our manufacturing network may be unable to meet the demand for our products or we may have excess capacity if demand for our products changes. The unpredictability of a product's regulatory or commercial success or failure, the lead time necessary to construct highly technical and complex manufacturing sites, and shifting customer demand (including as a result of market conditions or entry of branded or generic competition) increase the potential for capacity imbalances. In addition, construction of sites is expensive, and our ability to recover costs will depend on the market acceptance and success of the products produced at the new sites, which is uncertain.
Risks related to legal matters and regulation
The illegal distribution and sale by third parties of counterfeit or illegally compounded versions of our products or of stolen, diverted, or relabeled products could have a negative impact on our reputation and business.
Third parties may illegally distribute and sell counterfeit or illegally compounded versions of our products that do not meet the exacting standards of our development, manufacturing and distribution processes. Counterfeit or illegally compounded medicines pose a significant risk to animal health and safety because of the conditions under which they are manufactured and the lack of regulation of their contents. Counterfeit or illegally compounded products are frequently unsafe or ineffective and can be potentially life-threatening to animals. Our reputation and business could suffer harm as a result of counterfeit or illegally compounded products sold under our brand name. In addition, products stolen or unlawfully diverted from inventory, warehouses, plants or while in transit, which are not properly stored or which have been repackaged or relabeled and which are sold through unauthorized channels, could adversely impact animal health and safety, our reputation and our business. Public loss of confidence in the integrity of vaccines and/or pharmaceutical products as a result of counterfeiting, illegally compounding or theft could have a material adverse effect on our product sales, business and results of operations.

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Risks related to our international operations
Foreign exchange rate fluctuations and potential currency controls affect our results of operations, as reported in our financial statements.
We conduct operations in many areas of the world, involving transactions denominated in a variety of currencies. In 2013, we generated approximately 54% of our revenue in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, principally the euro, Australian dollar and Brazilian real. We are subject to currency exchange rate risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenue. In addition, because our financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars, changes in currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on our results of operations. For example, our Venezuelan subsidiary’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar because of the hyperinflationary status of the Venezuelan economy. On February 13, 2013, the Venezuelan government devalued its currency from a rate of 4.3 to 6.3 Venezuelan bolivar per U.S. dollar. We incurred a foreign currency loss immediately on the devaluation as a result of remeasuring the local balance sheets and we will experience ongoing impacts to earnings as our revenue and expenses will be translated at lower rates. As of September 28, 2014, the Venezuelan bolivar to U.S. dollar exchange rates were the CENCOEX rate of 6.3; the SICAD I rate of 11.7; and the SICAD II rate of 49.96. We continue to use the CENCOEX rate of 6.3 to report our Venezuela financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We cannot predict whether there will be further devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar or whether our use of the 6.3 rate will continue to be supported by evolving facts and circumstances. Further, other potential actions by the Venezuelan government in response to economic uncertainties could impact the recoverability of our investment in Venezuela, which could result in an impairment charge and, under extreme circumstances, could impact our ability to continue to operate in the country in the same manner as we have historically.
We also face risks arising from currency devaluations and the imposition of cash repatriation restrictions and exchange controls. Currency devaluations result in a diminished value of funds denominated in the currency of the country instituting the devaluation. Cash repatriation restrictions and exchange controls may limit our ability to convert foreign currencies into U.S. dollars or to remit dividends and other payments by our foreign subsidiaries or businesses located in or conducted within a country imposing restrictions or controls. While we currently have no need, and do not intend, to repatriate or convert cash held in countries that have significant restrictions or controls in place, should we need to do so to fund our operations, we may be unable to repatriate or convert such cash, or be unable to do so without incurring substantial costs. We currently have substantial operations in countries that have cash repatriation restrictions or exchange controls in place, including China and Venezuela, and, if we were to need to repatriate or convert such cash, these controls and restrictions may have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
Risks related to information technology
We depend on sophisticated information technology and infrastructure.
We rely on various information systems to manage our operations, and we increasingly depend on third parties and applications on virtualized (cloud) infrastructure to operate and support our information technology systems. These third parties include large established vendors, as well as many small, privately owned companies. Failure by these providers to adequately support our operations or a change in control or insolvency of these providers could have an adverse effect on our business, which in turn may materially adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
In connection with the IPO and the Separation, we have substantially changed a number of our business processes, including our financial reporting and supply chain processes. In order to support the new business processes under the terms of our transitional services agreement with Pfizer, we have made significant configuration and data changes within some of our information technology systems. If our information technology and processes are not sufficient to support our business and financial reporting functions, or if we fail to properly implement our new business processes, our financial reporting may be delayed or inaccurate and our operations may be adversely affected and, as a result, our operating results and financial condition may be materially adversely affected.
In addition, over the next few years, we expect to implement new business systems to support our operations including an enterprise resource planning system to better integrate our manufacturing, financial, commercial and business operations. There is risk associated with ensuring that the milestones, timelines and budget for an enterprise resource planning implementation stay on track. Transitioning to new systems, integrating new systems into current systems or any disruptions or malfunctions (including from circumstances beyond our control) affecting our information systems could cause critical information upon which we rely to be delayed, unreliable, corrupted, insufficient or inaccessible. Any of these potential issues, individually or in aggregation, could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition.
Even if we are able to implement these systems successfully, all technology systems, despite implementation of security measures, are vulnerable to disability, failures or unauthorized access. If our information technology systems were to fail or be breached, such failure or breach could materially adversely affect our ability to perform critical business functions and sensitive and confidential data could be compromised.
We may experience difficulties with the implementation of our enterprise resource planning system, which could disrupt our business and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
We are engaged in a multi-year implementation of an enterprise resource planning system (ERP). The ERP is designed to accurately maintain our books and records and provide information important to the operation of our business to our management team. The implementation of the ERP will require significant investment of human and financial resources. In implementing the ERP, we may experience significant delays, increased costs and other difficulties. While we have invested significant resources in planning, project management and training, additional and significant implementation issues may arise. Any significant disruption or deficiency in the design and implementation of the ERP could adversely affect our ability to process orders, ship products, send invoices, track payments, fulfill contractual obligations or otherwise operate our business. Any of these consequences could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None

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Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
None
Item 5.
Other Information
None
Item 6.
Exhibits
Exhibit 3.1
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, effective as of May 13, 2014
Exhibit 3.2
 
Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Zoetis Inc.'s 2012
 
 
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 28, 2013)
Exhibit 10.1
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement for directors and officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of
 
 
Zoetis Inc.'s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-183254))
Exhibit 10.2
 
Severance and Release Agreement between Zoetis Inc. and Richard A. Passov, effective April 21, 2014


 
 
  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Zoetis Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 12, 2014)

Exhibit 10.3
 
Offer Letter between Zoetis Inc. and Paul Herendeen, dated July 31, 2014
Exhibit 10.4
 
Zoetis Supplemental Savings Plan, as amended and restated, effective September 15, 2014
Exhibit 10.5
 
Zoetis Equity Deferral Plan, effective November 1, 2014
Exhibit 12
 
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
Exhibit 15
 
Accountants' Acknowledgment
Exhibit 31.1
 
Chief Executive Officer–Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 302
Exhibit 31.2
 
Chief Financial Officer–Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 302
Exhibit 32.1
 
Chief Executive Officer–Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 906
Exhibit 32.2
 
Chief Financial Officer–Certification pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Section 906
EX-101.INS
 
INSTANCE DOCUMENT
EX-101.SCH
 
SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX-101.CAL
 
CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101.LAB
 
LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101.PRE
 
PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101.DEF
 
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.
 
Zoetis Inc.
 
 
 
November 10, 2014
By:
/S/ JUAN RAMÓN ALAIX
 
 
Juan Ramón Alaix
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
 
 
November 10, 2014
By:
/S/ PAUL S. HERENDEEN
 
 
Paul S. Herendeen
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer


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