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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION



Washington, DC 20549



FORM 10-Q





 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017



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 1-7201

AVX Corporation No Kyocera 300dpi

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)





 

 

Delaware

 

33-0379007

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer ID No.)



 

 

1 AVX Boulevard Fountain Inn, South Carolina

 

29644

(Address of principle executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)



(864) 967-2150

(Registrant's phone 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 Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   No



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



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



 

 

Large accelerated filer

 

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company



 

 

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes

No

   

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.





 

 

Class

 

Outstanding at November 1, 2017

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

 

168,304,026



 



 

 


 



AVX Corporation and Subsidiaries

Table of Contents





 

 



 

Page

PART I:

Financial Information:

 



 

 

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited):

3



Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017

3



Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2017

4



Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2017 

5



Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September  30, 2016 and 2017

6



Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

ITEM 2.

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

21

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

29

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

29



 

 

PART II:

Other Information:

 



 

 

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

30

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

30

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

30

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

30

Signature

 

31





 

 

 


 



PART I:FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)



AVX Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



As of

 

As of



March 31, 2017

 

September 30, 2017

Assets

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

578,634 

 

$

618,789 

Short-term investments in securities

 

528,748 

 

 

546,625 

Accounts receivable - trade, net

 

176,730 

 

 

189,870 

Accounts receivable - affiliates

 

10,074 

 

 

6,674 

Inventories, net

 

474,128 

 

 

465,343 

Income taxes receivable

 

34,287 

 

 

12,331 

Prepaid and other

 

33,803 

 

 

35,984 

Total current assets

 

1,836,404 

 

 

1,875,616 

Property and equipment, net

 

239,951 

 

 

268,075 

Goodwill

 

213,051 

 

 

213,051 

Intangible assets, net

 

53,650 

 

 

51,946 

Deferred income taxes

 

124,589 

 

 

127,843 

Other assets

 

9,768 

 

 

13,385 

Total Assets

$

2,477,413 

 

$

2,549,916 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable - trade

$

43,778 

 

$

46,550 

Accounts payable - affiliates

 

36,663 

 

 

31,621 

Income taxes payable

 

3,944 

 

 

8,023 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

32,980 

 

 

33,943 

Accrued expenses

 

98,702 

 

 

99,629 

Total current liabilities

 

216,067 

 

 

219,766 

Pensions

 

12,663 

 

 

13,230 

Deferred income taxes

 

957 

 

 

59 

Other liabilities

 

31,247 

 

 

32,323 

Total Liabilities

 

260,934 

 

 

265,378 



 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized, 20,000 shares; None issued and outstanding

 

 -

 

 

 -

Common stock, par value $.01 per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized, 300,000 shares; issued, 176,369 shares; outstanding, 167,930 and 168,277 shares at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively

 

1,764 

 

 

1,764 

Additional paid-in capital

 

357,203 

 

 

358,575 

Retained earnings

 

2,033,285 

 

 

2,062,583 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)

 

(67,163)

 

 

(34,250)

Treasury stock, at cost:

 

 

 

 

 

8,439 and 8,091 shares at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively

 

(108,610)

 

 

(104,134)

Total Stockholders' Equity

 

2,216,479 

 

 

2,284,538 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

2,477,413 

 

$

2,549,916 



 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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AVX Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Net sales

$

327,461 

 

$

352,693 

 

 

$

642,284 

 

$

684,047 

Cost of sales

 

265,662 

 

 

275,420 

 

 

 

510,622 

 

 

532,928 

Gross profit

 

61,799 

 

 

77,273 

 

 

 

131,662 

 

 

151,119 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

29,047 

 

 

32,487 

 

 

 

60,524 

 

 

63,902 

Legal and environmental charges

 

 -

 

 

 -

 

 

 

3,600 

 

 

 -

Profit from operations

 

32,752 

 

 

44,786 

 

 

 

67,538 

 

 

87,217 

Other income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

1,684 

 

 

5,067 

 

 

 

3,346 

 

 

7,398 

Other, net

 

1,045 

 

 

(813)

 

 

 

4,448 

 

 

(1,231)

Income before income taxes

 

35,481 

 

 

49,040 

 

 

 

75,332 

 

 

93,384 

Provision for income taxes

 

8,961 

 

 

14,222 

 

 

 

18,923 

 

 

27,082 

Net income

$

26,520 

 

$

34,818 

 

 

$

56,409 

 

$

66,302 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.16 

 

$

0.21 

 

 

$

0.34 

 

$

0.39 

Diluted

$

0.16 

 

$

0.21 

 

 

$

0.34 

 

$

0.39 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends declared (per share)

$

0.110 

 

$

0.115 

 

 

$

0.215 

 

$

0.225 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

167,324 

 

 

168,262 

 

 

 

167,389 

 

 

168,167 

Diluted

 

167,597 

 

 

168,918 

 

 

 

167,602 

 

 

168,754 

































See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AVX  Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) 

(in thousands)





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Net income

$

26,520 

 

$

34,818 

 

 

$

56,409 

 

$

66,302 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

6,074 

 

 

12,385 

 

 

 

1,794 

 

 

33,447 

Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment

 

(8)

 

 

267 

 

 

 

527 

 

 

(421)

Pension liability adjustment

 

(933)

 

 

68 

 

 

 

(780)

 

 

(113)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes

 

5,133 

 

 

12,720 

 

 

 

1,541 

 

 

32,913 

Comprehensive income

$

31,653 

 

$

47,538 

 

 

$

57,950 

 

$

99,215 



































































See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.







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AVX Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 (in thousands)



 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 



Six Months Ended



September 30,



2016

 

2017

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

56,409 

 

$

66,302 

Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

19,643 

 

 

21,241 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,327 

 

 

1,727 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,383 

 

 

746 

Gain (loss) on disposal of property and equipment

 

(1,967)

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(4,783)

 

 

(9,291)

Inventories

 

12,540 

 

 

15,559 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

10,461 

 

 

(3,035)

Income taxes payable

 

(13,513)

 

 

(1,373)

Other assets

 

15,690 

 

 

28,900 

Other liabilities

 

7,098 

 

 

7,657 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

104,288 

 

 

128,434 



 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(27,983)

 

 

(38,916)

Purchases of investment securities

 

(565,252)

 

 

(986,710)

Redemptions of investment securities

 

575,077 

 

 

970,348 

Proceeds from property & equipment dispositions

 

9,395 

 

 

Other investing activities

 

 -

 

 

(969)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(8,763)

 

 

(56,238)



 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(35,157)

 

 

(37,004)

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(4,833)

 

 

 -

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

1,247 

 

 

4,121 

Payments of tax withholdings for vested restricted stock units

 

 -

 

 

(498)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(38,743)

 

 

(33,381)



 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

 

498 

 

 

1,340 



 

 

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

57,280 

 

 

40,155 



 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

454,208 

 

 

578,634 



 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

511,488 

 

$

618,789 







See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AVX Corporation and Subsidiaries

 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements  (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)



1. Basis of Presentation:



The consolidated financial statements of AVX Corporation and its subsidiaries (“AVX” or the “Company”) include all accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. We have prepared the accompanying financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim financial reporting. These consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary for the fair statement of the consolidated balance sheets, operating results, comprehensive income, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018 due to changes in economic conditions and other factors. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.



Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates



We have identified the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to our business operations and understanding our results of operations. Those policies and estimates can be found in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, in “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. During the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017, there were no significant changes to any critical accounting policies or to the methodology used in determining estimates including those related to investment securities, revenue recognition, inventories, goodwill, intangible assets, property and equipment, income taxes, and contingencies.



Relevant New Accounting Standards



In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This guidance modifies how an entity will determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The guidance provides for a five-step approach in applying the standard: 1) identifying the contract with the customer, 2) identifying separate performance obligations in the contract, 3) determining the transaction price, 4) allocating the transaction price to separate performance obligations, and 5) recognizing the revenue when the performance obligation has been satisfied. The new guidance requires enhanced disclosures for the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is being recognized. The guidance is effective for public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  Early adoption is permitted for periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt ASU 2014-09. We are concluding the assessment phase of implementing the new standard and our technical analysis is on-going with respect to variable consideration, disclosures, and methodologies. As we continue our evaluation, we will review our internal control framework over revenue recognition and update for the application of the new guidance. In addition, we are beginning our review of the contract portfolio of our recently-acquired company, the Transportation, Sensing and Control (“TS&C”) division from TT Electronics, PLC, a United Kingdom (U.K.) company, to assess the impact of applying the new standard to current revenue arrangements.



In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases.” This guidance changes the requirements for inclusion of certain right-of-use assets and the associated lease liabilities to be included in a statement of financial position. The classification criteria maintains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. Regarding finance leases, lessees are required to 1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, 2) recognize interest on the lease liability separate from the amortization of the right-of-use asset in the statement of comprehensive income, and 3) classify repayments of the principal portion of the lease liability within financing activities and payments of interest on the lease liability and variable lease payments within operating activities in the statement

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of cash flows. Regarding operating leases, lessees are required to 1) recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, in the statement of financial position, 2) recognize a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a generally straight-line basis, and 3) classify all cash payments within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for public companies for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. We previously disclosed that we anticipated no material impact from adopting ASU 2016-02. With our recent purchase of the TS&C business, we will update our assessment to include the impact of the newly-acquired company.



In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation — Stock Compensation.” The standard is intended to simplify several areas of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. The guidance is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The standard became effective for the interim reporting period ending June 30, 2017 and has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.



In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.” This guidance simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a  goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of goodwill. Instead, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. This ASU also removes the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment, and if it fails that qualitative test to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Companies are to apply the standard on a prospective basis. The guidance is effective for public companies that are an SEC filer for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted and management elected to adopt this guidance beginning with the interim period ending June 30, 2017. The adoption of this standard has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.



In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging.” The standard aims to align the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results for cash flow and fair value hedge accounting with risk management activities. The guidance is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted in any interim period after issuance. Management is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.



2. Earnings Per Share:



Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the sum of (a) the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and (b) the dilutive effect of potential common stock equivalents during the period. Equity awards are the only common stock equivalents currently used in our calculation and are computed using the treasury stock method.



The table below represents the basic and diluted earnings per share and sets forth the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and potential common stock equivalents:

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Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended



 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,



 

2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Net income

 

$

26,520 

 

$

34,818 

 

 

$

56,409 

 

$

66,302 

Computation of Basic EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding used in Computing Basic EPS

 

 

167,324 

 

 

168,262 

 

 

 

167,389 

 

 

168,167 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.16 

 

$

0.21 

 

 

$

0.34 

 

$

0.39 

Computation of Diluted EPS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding used in Computing Basic EPS

 

 

167,324 

 

 

168,262 

 

 

 

167,389 

 

 

168,167 

Effect of stock options

 

 

273 

 

 

656 

 

 

 

213 

 

 

587 

Weighted Average Shares used in Computing Diluted EPS (1)

 

 

167,597 

 

 

168,918 

 

 

 

167,602 

 

 

168,754 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.16 

 

$

0.21 

 

 

$

0.34 

 

$

0.39 



 (1) Common stock equivalents not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the impact would have been antidilutive were 1,966 shares and no shares for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2017,  respectively and 2,230 shares and 94 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2017, respectively.



3. Trade Accounts Receivable:



 

 

 

 

 



March 31, 2017

 

September 30, 2017

Gross Accounts Receivable - Trade

$

198,491 

 

$

210,666 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 Allowances for doubtful accounts

 

1,285 

 

 

601 

 Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit

 

14,853 

 

 

15,119 

 Sales returns and discounts

 

5,623 

 

 

5,076 

    Total allowances

 

21,761 

 

 

20,796 



$

176,730 

 

$

189,870 





Charges related to allowances for doubtful accounts are charged to selling, general and administrative expenses. Charges related to stock rotation, ship from stock and debit, sales returns, and sales discounts are reported as deductions from revenue.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Allowances for doubtful accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beginning Balance

$

449 

 

$

1,447 

 

 

$

423 

 

$

1,285 

 Charges

 

711 

 

 

 -

 

 

 

737 

 

 

164 

 Applications

 

 -

 

 

(846)

 

 

 

 -

 

 

(848)

 Ending Balance

$

1,160 

 

$

601 

 

 

$

1,160 

 

$

601 





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Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Stock rotation and ship from stock and debit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beginning Balance

$

17,048 

 

$

14,893 

 

 

$

14,314 

 

$

14,853 

 Charges

 

6,756 

 

 

7,527 

 

 

 

14,287 

 

 

14,266 

 Applications

 

(5,001)

 

 

(7,301)

 

 

 

(9,798)

 

 

(14,000)

 Ending Balance

$

18,803 

 

$

15,119 

 

 

$

18,803 

 

$

15,119 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Sales returns and discounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beginning Balance

$

7,630 

 

$

5,163 

 

 

$

6,681 

 

$

5,623 

 Charges

 

3,575 

 

 

2,715 

 

 

 

7,381 

 

 

6,780 

 Applications

 

(5,075)

 

 

(2,819)

 

 

 

(7,919)

 

 

(7,372)

 Translation and other

 

 

 

17 

 

 

 

(5)

 

 

45 

 Ending Balance

$

6,138 

 

$

5,076 

 

 

$

6,138 

 

$

5,076 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

































4. Fair Value:

Fair Value Hierarchy:

The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to value the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

-

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.



-

Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.



-

Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.



During the three and six month periods ended September  30, 2016 and 2017, there have been no transfers of assets or liabilities between levels within the fair value hierarchy.

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Based on



 

 

Quoted

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

prices

 

Other

 

 

 



 

 

in active

 

observable

 

Unobservable



Fair Value at

 

markets

 

inputs

 

inputs



March 31, 2017

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets held in the non-qualified deferred
compensation program(1)

$

6,082 

 

$

4,810 

 

$

1,272 

 

$

 -

Foreign currency derivatives(2)

 

1,492 

 

 

 -

 

 

1,492 

 

 

 -

Total

$

7,574 

 

$

4,810 

 

$

2,764 

 

$

 -



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Based on



 

 

Quoted

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

prices

 

Other

 

 

 



 

 

in active

 

observable

 

Unobservable



Fair Value at

 

markets

 

inputs

 

inputs



March 31, 2017

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program(1)

$

6,082 

 

$

4,810 

 

$

1,272 

 

$

 -

Foreign currency derivatives(2)

 

886 

 

 

 -

 

 

886 

 

 

 -

Total

$

6,968 

 

$

4,810 

 

$

2,158 

 

$

 -



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 









 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Based on



 

 

Quoted

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

prices

 

Other

 

 

 



 

 

in active

 

observable

 

Unobservable



Fair Value at

 

markets

 

inputs

 

inputs



September 30, 2017

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets held in the non-qualified deferred
compensation program(1)

$

6,702 

 

$

5,529 

 

$

1,173 

 

$

 -

Foreign currency derivatives(2)

 

852 

 

 

 -

 

 

852 

 

 

 -

Total

$

7,554 

 

$

5,529 

 

$

2,025 

 

$

 -



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







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Based on



 

 

 

Quoted

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

prices

 

Other

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

in active

 

 

observable

 

 

Unobservable



Fair Value at

 

 

markets

 

inputs

 

inputs



September 30, 2017

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligation related to assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation program(1)

$

6,702 

 

$

5,529 

 

$

1,173 

 

$

 -

Foreign currency derivatives(2)

 

1,344 

 

 

 -

 

 

1,344 

 

 

 -

Total

$

8,046 

 

$

5,529 

 

$

2,517 

 

$

 -





(1) The market value of the assets held in the trust for the non-qualified deferred compensation program is included as an asset and as a liability as the trust’s assets are both assets of the Company and also a liability as they are available to general creditors in certain circumstances.



(2) Foreign currency derivatives in the form of forward contracts are included in prepaid and other assets or accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains and losses on derivatives classified as cash flow hedges  and gains and losses on derivatives not designated as hedges are recorded in other income.



Valuation Techniques:



The following describes valuation techniques used to appropriately value our assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation plan and derivatives.



Assets held in the non-qualified deferred compensation plan



Assets valued using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs in the table above represent assets from our non-qualified deferred compensation program. The funds in the non-qualified deferred compensation program are valued based on the number of shares in the funds using a price per share traded in an active market.



Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary. If the cost of an investment exceeds its fair value, among other factors, we evaluate general market conditions, the duration and extent to which the fair value is less than cost, and whether or not we expect to recover the security's entire amortized cost. Once a decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary, an impairment charge is recorded and a new cost basis in the investment is established.



Derivatives



We primarily use forward contracts, with maturities generally less than four months, designated as cash flow hedges, to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted transactions related to purchase commitments and sales, denominated in various currencies. We also use derivatives not designated as hedging instruments to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. These derivatives are used to offset currency changes in the fair value of the hedged assets and liabilities. Fair values for all of our derivative financial instruments are valued by adjusting the market spot rate by forward points, based on the date of the contract. The spot rates and forward points used are an average rate from an actively traded market. At March 31, 2017 and September  30, 2017, all of our forward contracts are valued using Level 2 measurements.



5. Financial Instruments and Investments in Securities:



At March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, we classified investments in debt securities and time deposits as held-to-maturity securities.



Our long-term and short-term investment securities are accounted for as held-to-maturity securities and are carried at amortized cost. We have the ability and intent to hold these investments until maturity. All income generated from the held-to-maturity securities investments are recorded as interest income.





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Investments in held-to-maturity securities, recorded at amortized cost, were as follows:





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



March 31, 2017



 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 



 

 

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated



Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

$

10,120 

 

$

 -

 

$

(1)

 

$

10,119 

Time deposits

 

518,628 

 

 

148 

 

 

 -

 

 

518,776 



$

528,748 

 

$

148 

 

$

(1)

 

$

528,895 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



September 30, 2017



 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 



 

 

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Estimated



Cost

 

Gains

 

Losses

 

Fair Value

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial paper

$

74,912 

 

$

148 

 

$

 -

 

$

75,060 

Time deposits

 

471,713 

 

 

118 

 

 

 -

 

 

471,831 



$

546,625 

 

$

266 

 

$

 -

 

$

546,891 





The amortized cost and estimated fair value of held-to-maturity investments at September 30, 2017, by contractual maturity, are shown below. The estimated fair value of these investments are based on valuation inputs that include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker and dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers, and reference data, which are Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations without call or prepayment penalties.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Held-to-Maturity



 

 

 

Amortized

 

Estimated



 

 

 

Cost

 

Fair Value

Due in one year or less

 

 

 

$

546,625 

 

$

546,891 

Due after one year through five years

 

 

 

 

 -

 

 

 -

Total

 

 

 

$

546,625 

 

$

546,891 

































6. Inventories:



 

 

 

 

 



March 31, 2017

 

September 30, 2017

Finished goods

$

92,563 

 

$

91,373 

Work in process

 

107,392 

 

 

108,016 

Raw materials and supplies

 

274,173 

 

 

265,954 



$

474,128 

 

$

465,343 























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7. Commitments and Contingencies:



We have been identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), state governmental agencies or other private parties as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), or equivalent state or local laws, for clean-up and response costs associated with certain sites at which remediation is required with respect to prior contamination. Because CERCLA or such state statutes authorize joint and several liability, the EPA or state regulatory authorities could seek to recover all clean-up costs from any one of the PRPs at a site despite the involvement of other PRPs. At certain sites, financially responsible PRPs other than AVX also are, or have been, involved in site investigation and clean-up activities. We believe that liability resulting from these sites will be apportioned between AVX and other PRPs.



To resolve our liability at the sites at which we have been named a PRP, we have entered into various administrative orders and consent decrees with federal and state regulatory agencies governing the timing and nature of investigation and remediation. As is customary, the orders and decrees regarding sites where the PRPs are not themselves implementing the chosen remedy contain provisions allowing the EPA to reopen the agreement and seek additional amounts from settling PRPs in the event that certain contingencies occur, such as the discovery of significant new information about site conditions.



On June 3, 2010, AVX entered into an agreement with the EPA and the City of New Bedford, pursuant to which AVX is required to perform environmental remediation at a site referred to as the “Aerovox Site” (the “Site”), located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. AVX has substantially completed its obligations pursuant to such agreement with the EPA and the City of New Bedford with respect to the satisfaction of AVX’s federal law requirements. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has jurisdiction over the balance of the environmental remediation at the Site. AVX has submitted its proposed remedy, but until the state has approved such proposal, AVX cannot determine if additional groundwater and soil remediation will be required, if substantial material will have to be disposed of offsite, or if additional remediation techniques will be required, any of which could result in a more extensive and costly plan of remediation. Further, the Site and the remediation may be subject to additional scrutiny under other statutory procedures which could also add to the cost of remediation.  We have a remaining accrual of  $14,328  at  September 30, 2017, representing our current estimate of the potential liability related to the remaining performance of environmental remediation actions at the Site and neighboring properties using certain assumptions regarding the plan of remediation. Until all parties agree and remediation is complete, we cannot be certain there will be no additional cost relating to the Site.



We had total reserves of approximately  $19,181 and $18,855  at March 31, 2017 and September  30, 2017, respectively, related to various environmental matters and sites, including those discussed above. These reserves are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as  $3,892 and $3,566 in accrued expenses at March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively, and $15,289 in other non-current liabilities at both March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017. The amounts recorded for identified environmental liabilities are based on estimates. Periodically we review amounts recorded and adjust them to reflect additional legal and technical information that becomes available. Uncertainties about the status of laws, regulations, regulatory actions, technology, and information related to individual sites make it difficult to develop an estimate of the reasonably possible aggregate environmental remediation exposure. Accordingly, these costs could differ from our current estimates.



On April 19, 2016, the Canadian Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (the “MoE”) issued a Director’s Order naming AVX Corporation, and others, as responsible parties with respect to a location in Hamilton, Ontario that was at one time the site of operations of Aerovox Canada, a former subsidiary of Aerovox Corporation, a predecessor of AVX. This Director’s Order follows a draft order issued on November 4, 2015. AVX has taken the position that any liability of Aerovox Canada for such site under the laws of Canada cannot be imposed on AVX. At present, it is unclear whether the MoE will seek to enforce such Canadian order against AVX, and whether, in the event it does so, AVX will have any liability under applicable law. AVX intends to contest any such course of action that may be taken by the MoE.



We also operate,  or did at one time, on other sites that may have potential future environmental issues as a result of activities at sites during AVX’s long history of manufacturing operations or prior to the start of operations by AVX. Even though we may have rights of indemnity for such environmental matters at certain sites, regulatory agencies in those jurisdictions may require us to address such issues. Once it becomes probable that we will incur costs in connection with remediation of a site and such costs can be reasonably estimated, we establish reserves or adjust our reserves for our projected share of these costs. A separate account receivable is recorded for any indemnified costs. Our environmental reserves are not discounted and do not reflect any possible future insurance recoveries, which are not expected to be significant, but do reflect a reasonable estimate of cost sharing at multiple party sites or indemnification of our liability by a third party.



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On April 25, 2013, AVX was named as a defendant in a patent infringement case filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware captioned Greatbatch, Inc. v. AVX Corporation. This case alleged that certain AVX products infringe on one or more of six Greatbatch patents. On January 26, 2016, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the first phase of a segmented trial and a mixed verdict in the second phase of a segmented trial, and found damages to Greatbatch in the amount of $37,500. The results of the third trial have not yet been issued by the District Judge. AVX is continuing to litigate the rest of the case.



On September 2, 2014, a subsidiary of AVX, American Technical Ceramics (“ATC”), was named as a defendant in a patent infringement case filed in the United States District Court of the District of Southern California captioned Presidio Components, Inc. v. American Technical Ceramics Corp. This case alleged that certain ATC products infringe on a Presidio patent. On April 18, 2016, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and found damages to Presidio in the amount of $2,168. On August 17, 2016, the court issued a permanent injunction prohibiting ATC from manufacturing or selling the related products after November 16, 2016. Subsequently, on October 21, 2016, the Federal Circuit Court granted AVX’s request for a stay of the permanent injunction whereby AVX was allowed to continue to sell the disputed product until March 17, 2017 to anyone who was a customer prior to June 17, 2016. Any sales subsequent to November 16, 2016 pursuant to the stay of the permanent injunction are subject to court mandated intellectual property damages for each product sold. Accordingly, in addition to the $2,168 jury verdict award above, we recorded an estimated reserve for damages on all pre- and post-verdict sales of product subject to that litigation in the event that the verdict withstands future challenges. As of September 30, 2017, we have reserved $34,891 related to the pre- and post-verdict sales of such product. On September 1, 2016, we filed an appeal with the Federal Circuit to appeal this verdict; that appeal is fully argued and we are awaiting the results.



We had total reserves of $74,559 plus accrued interest in accrued expenses as of March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, with respect to the two intellectual property cases discussed above. The amounts recorded are based on estimated outcomes. Amounts recorded are reviewed periodically and adjusted to reflect additional information that becomes available. Accordingly, these costs could differ from our current estimates.



During calendar year 2014, AVX was named as a co-defendant in a series of cases filed in the United States and in the Canadian provinces of Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba alleging violations of United States, state and Canadian antitrust laws asserting that AVX and numerous other companies were participants in alleged price-fixing in the capacitor market. The cases in the United States were consolidated into the Northern District of California on October 2, 2014. Some plaintiffs have broken off from the United States class action and filed actions on their own. These cases are still in progress. AVX believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to vigorously defend the cases.



We are involved in other disputes, warranty, and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. While we cannot predict the outcome of these other disputes and proceedings, we believe, based upon a review with legal counsel, that none of these disputes or proceedings will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income (loss), or cash flows. However, we cannot be certain of the eventual outcome in these or other matters that may arise and their potential impact on our financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income (loss), or cash flows.



8. Comprehensive Income (Loss):



Comprehensive income (loss) represents changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by and distributions to shareholders. The specific components include net income, pension liability and other post-retirement benefit adjustments, deferred gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on qualified foreign currency cash flow hedges.

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Other comprehensive income (loss) includes the following components: 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended



September 30,



2016

 

2017



Pre-tax

 

Net of Tax

 

Pre-tax

 

Net of Tax

Foreign currency translation adjustment

$

6,074 

 

$

6,074 

 

$

12,385 

 

$

12,385 

Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment

 

20 

 

 

(8)

 

 

195 

 

 

267 

Pension liability adjustment

 

(1,259)

 

 

(933)

 

 

91 

 

 

68 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

$

4,835 

 

$

5,133 

 

$

12,671 

 

$

12,720 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 











 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Six Months Ended



September 30,



2016

 

2017



Pre-tax

 

Net of Tax

 

Pre-tax

 

Net of Tax

Foreign currency translation adjustment

$

1,794 

 

$

1,794 

 

$

33,447 

 

$

33,447 

Foreign currency cash flow hedges adjustment

 

621 

 

 

527 

 

 

(524)

 

 

(421)

Pension liability adjustment

 

(1,034)

 

 

(780)

 

 

(150)

 

 

(113)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

$

1,381 

 

$

1,541 

 

$

32,773 

 

$

32,913 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income include those that pertain to the Companys pension and postretirement benefit plans and realized gains and losses on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges. Please see Note 10 for additional information related to the amortization of prior service cost and the recognized actuarial losses, which amounts are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017.  Please see Note 11 for additional information related to realized gains and losses on derivative instruments reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net income during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017.



9. Segment and Geographic Information:



Our operating segments are based on the types of products from which we generate revenues. We are organized into a product line organization with five main product groups and three reportable segments. Our five main product groups are: Ceramic Components, Tantalum Components, Advanced Components, AVX Interconnect, and Kyocera Electronic Devices. The reportable segments are: Passive Components, AVX Interconnect, and KED Resale. The product groups of Ceramic, Advanced, and Tantalum Components have been aggregated into the Passive Components reportable segment in accordance with the SEC’s aggregation criteria and quantitative thresholds. The aggregation criteria consist of similar economic characteristics, products and services, production processes, customer classes, and distribution channels. The Passive Components segment consists primarily of surface mount and leaded ceramic capacitors, RF thick and thin film components, surface mount and leaded tantalum capacitors, surface mount and leaded film capacitors, ceramic and film power capacitors, super capacitors, EMI filters (bolt in and surface mount), thick and thin film packages of multiple passive integrated components, varistors, thermistors, inductors, and resistive products manufactured by us or purchased from other manufacturers for resale. The AVX Interconnect segment consists primarily of automotive, telecom, and memory connectors manufactured by or for AVX. The KED Resale segment consists primarily of ceramic capacitors, frequency control devices, SAW devices, sensor products, RF modules, actuators, acoustic devices, and connectors produced by Kyocera and resold by AVX.  Sales and operating results from these reportable segments are shown in the tables below. In addition, we have a corporate administration group consisting of finance, legal, environmental, health & safety (“EH&S”), and administrative activities. 



We evaluate performance of our segments based upon sales and operating profit. There are no intersegment revenues. We allocate the costs of shared resources between segments based on each segments usage of the shared resources. Cash, accounts

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receivable, investments in securities, and certain other assets, which are centrally managed, are not readily allocable to operating segments.



The tables below present information about reported segments:









 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,

Sales Revenue:

2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Ceramic Components

$

46,432 

 

$

57,319 

 

 

$

96,555 

 

$

108,375 

Tantalum Components

 

78,600 

 

 

93,987 

 

 

 

156,131 

 

 

182,940 

Advanced Components

 

89,112 

 

 

83,601 

 

 

 

172,407 

 

 

168,530 

Total Passive Components

 

214,144 

 

 

234,907 

 

 

 

425,093 

 

 

459,845 

AVX Interconnect

 

29,170 

 

 

32,577 

 

 

 

59,657 

 

 

62,261 

KCP Resale Connectors

 

7,755 

 

 

9,439 

 

 

 

14,582 

 

 

18,143 

KDP and KCD Resale

 

76,392 

 

 

75,770 

 

 

 

142,952 

 

 

143,798 

Total KED Resale

 

84,147 

 

 

85,209 

 

 

 

157,534 

 

 

161,941 

Total Revenue

$

327,461 

 

$

352,693 

 

 

$

642,284 

 

$

684,047 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Operating profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passive Components

$

41,428 

 

$

51,300 

 

 

$

87,060 

 

$

101,530 

AVX Interconnect

 

4,525 

 

 

3,366 

 

 

 

9,743 

 

 

6,644 

KED Resale

 

5,115 

 

 

4,776 

 

 

 

9,599 

 

 

9,265 

Corporate activities

 

(18,316)

 

 

(14,656)

 

 

 

(38,864)

 

 

(30,222)

Total

$

32,752 

 

$

44,786 

 

 

$

67,538 

 

$

87,217 







 

 

 

 

 



As of

 

As of



March 31, 2017

 

September 30, 2017

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Passive Components

$

573,519 

 

$

612,479 

AVX Interconnect

 

56,295 

 

 

74,159 

KED Resale

 

35,164 

 

 

29,777 

Cash, A/R, and investments in securities

 

1,294,129 

 

 

1,361,958 

Goodwill - Passive components

 

202,774 

 

 

202,774 

Goodwill - AVX Interconnect

 

10,277 

 

 

10,277 

Corporate activities

 

305,255 

 

 

258,492 

Total

$

2,477,413 

 

$

2,549,916 





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The following geographic data is based upon net sales generated by operations located within particular geographic areas. Substantially all of the sales in the Americas region were generated in the United States.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2017

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Americas

$

92,946 

 

$

102,838 

 

 

$

185,802 

 

$

202,779 

Europe

 

86,596 

 

 

103,045 

 

 

 

175,679 

 

 

195,565 

Asia

 

147,919 

 

 

146,810 

 

 

 

280,803 

 

 

285,703 

Total

$

327,461 

 

$

352,693 

 

 

$

642,284 

 

$

684,047 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





































10. Pension Plans:



Net periodic pension cost for our defined benefit plans consisted of the following for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2017:







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



U.S. Plans

 

International Plans



Three Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended



September 30,

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

Service cost

$

42 

 

$

33 

 

$

233 

 

$

231 

Interest cost

 

364 

 

 

352 

 

 

1,152 

 

 

1,136 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(445)

 

 

(450)

 

 

(1,458)

 

 

(1,450)

Recognized actuarial loss

 

456 

 

 

286 

 

 

311 

 

 

329 

Net periodic pension cost

$

417 

 

$

221 

 

$

238 

 

$

246 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 













 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



U.S. Plans

 

International Plans



Six Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended



September 30,

 

September 30,



2016

 

2017

 

2016

 

2017

Service cost

$

84 

 

$

66 

 

$

467 

 

$

459 

Interest cost

 

728 

 

 

704 

 

 

2,405 

 

 

2,244 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(890)

 

 

(900)

 

 

(3,045)

 

 

(2,867)

Recognized actuarial loss

 

912 

 

 

571 

 

 

650 

 

 

650 

Net periodic pension cost

$

834 

 

$

441 

 

$

477 

 

$

486 





Based on current actuarial computations, during the six months ended September 30, 2017, we made contributions of $3,095 to the international plans. We expect to make additional contributions of approximately $3,073 to the international plans over the remainder of fiscal 2018. We made $261 in contributions to the U.S. plans during the six months ended September 30, 2017. We do not anticipate making additional contributions to the U.S. plans over the remainder of the fiscal year.



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11. Derivative Financial Instruments:



We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations in the normal course of business. We use derivative instruments (forward contracts) to hedge certain foreign currency exposures as part of our risk management strategy. The objective is to offset gains and losses resulting from these exposures with gains and losses on the forward contracts used to hedge them, thereby reducing volatility of earnings or protecting fair values of assets and liabilities. We do not enter into any trading or speculative positions with regard to derivative instruments.



We primarily use forward contracts, with maturities less than four months, designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted transactions related to purchase commitments and sales, denominated in various currencies. These derivative instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges.



The effectiveness of the cash flow hedges is determined by comparing the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the fair value of the hedged transaction, both of which are based on forward rates. The effective portion of the gain or loss on these cash flow hedges is initially recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Once the hedged transaction is recognized, the gain or loss is recognized in our statement of operations. At March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively, the following forward contracts were entered into to hedge against the volatility of foreign currency exchange rates for certain forecasted sales and purchases.







 

 

 

 

 

 

 



March 31, 2017



Fair Value of Derivative Instruments



Asset Derivatives

 

Liability Derivatives



Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 



Sheet

Fair

 

Sheet

Fair



Caption

Value

 

Caption

Value



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Foreign exchange contracts

Prepaid and other

$

1,151 

 

Accrued expenses

$

690 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



September 30, 2017



Fair Value of Derivative Instruments



Asset Derivatives

 

Liability Derivatives



Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 



Sheet

Fair

 

Sheet

Fair



Caption

Value

 

Caption

Value



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Foreign exchange contracts

Prepaid and other

$

807 

 

Accrued expenses

$

871 







For these derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments, during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017, net pre-tax losses of $(1,565) and $(813), respectively, were recognized in other comprehensive income. In addition, during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017, net pre-tax gains of $1,368 and $2,413, respectively, were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into cost of sales (for hedging purchases), and net pretax losses of  $(1,596) and  $(2,017), respectively, were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into sales (for hedging sales) in the accompanying statement of operations.



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Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments consist primarily of forwards used to hedge foreign currency balance sheet exposures. These hedging instruments are used to offset foreign currency changes in the fair values of the underlying assets and liabilities. The gains and losses on these foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in other income in the same period as the remeasurement gains and losses of the related foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities and thus naturally offset these gains and losses. At March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, we had the following forward contracts that were entered into to hedge against these exposures.





 

 

 

 

 

 

 



March 31, 2017



Fair Value of Derivative Instruments



Asset Derivatives

 

Liability Derivatives



Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 



Sheet

Fair

 

Sheet

Fair



Caption

Value

 

Caption

Value



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Foreign exchange contracts

Prepaid and other

$

341 

 

Accrued expenses

$

196 







 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



September 30, 2017



Fair Value of Derivative Instruments



Asset Derivatives

 

Liability Derivatives



Balance

 

 

 

Balance

 

 



Sheet

Fair

 

Sheet

Fair



Caption

Value

 

Caption

Value



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Foreign exchange contracts

Prepaid and other

$

45 

 

Accrued expenses

$

473 





For these derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments during the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017,  losses of $(395) and $(877), respectively on hedging contracts were recognized in other income, along with the approximately $(762) and $(1,324), respectively, in exchange losses that were recognized in other income in the accompanying statement of operations.



At March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts with notional amounts totaling $193,156 and $247,513, respectively, denominated primarily in Euros, Czech Korunas, British Pounds, and Japanese Yen.



12. Subsequent Events:



On October 19, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.115 dividend per share of common stock with respect to the quarter ended September 30, 2017. The dividend will be paid to stockholders of record on November 2, 2017 and will be disbursed on November 16, 2017.



On October 2, 2017, AVX Corporation announced it had completed the acquisition of the TS&C division of TT Electronics, PLC, a United Kingdom (U.K.) Company, for approximately $156.0 million in cash. The purchase comprises TS&C’s manufacturing subsidiaries located in Austria, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Romania, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S., including R&D, manufacturing and sales office locations.  The transaction is subject to customary post-closing adjustments based on the actual net debt and actual working capital of the target companies. For additional information about this transaction, see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 2,  2017, and Exhibit 10.2 of Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2017.

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF



FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 



Forward-Looking Statements



This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position, made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking. The forward-looking information may include, among other information, statements concerning our outlook for fiscal year 2018, overall volume and pricing trends, cost reduction and acquisition strategies and their anticipated results, and expectations for research and development and capital expenditures. There may also be other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements reflect managements expectations and are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking information and statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the information or statements herein. Forward-looking statements should be read in context with, and with the understanding of, the various other disclosures concerning the Company and its business made elsewhere in this quarterly report as well as other public reports filed by the Company with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results or developments.



Any forward-looking statements by the Company are intended to speak only as of the date thereof. We do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this quarterly report to reflect new events or circumstances unless and to the extent required by applicable law. All forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, to the extent it may be applicable by way of incorporation of statements contained in this quarterly report by reference or otherwise, Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, each of which establishes a safe-harbor from private actions for forward-looking statements as defined in those statutes.



Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates



Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in this Form 10-Q, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those related to investment securities, revenue recognition, inventories, property and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets, income taxes, and contingencies. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.



We have identified the accounting policies and estimates that are critical to our business operations and understanding the Companys results of operations. Those policies and estimates can be found in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, in “Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 and in Note 1, Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. During the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017, there were no significant changes to any critical accounting policies, judgments involved in applying those policies, or the methodology used in determining estimates with respect to those related to investment securities, revenue recognition, inventories, goodwill, intangible assets, property and equipment, income taxes, and contingencies.



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Business Overview



AVX is a leading worldwide manufacturer, supplier, and reseller of a broad line of passive electronic components, interconnect devices, and related products. Electronic components and connector products manufactured or resold by AVX are used in virtually all types of electronic products, including those in telecommunications, automotive, transportation, energy harvesting, consumer electronics, military/aerospace, medical, computer, and industrial markets.



We have manufacturing, sales, and distribution facilities located throughout the world, which are divided into three main geographic regions: the Americas, Asia, and Europe. AVX is organized into five main product groups with three reportable segments:  Passive Components, AVX Interconnect, and KED Resale. The Passive Components segment consists primarily of surface mount and leaded ceramic capacitors, RF thick and thin film components, surface mount and leaded tantalum capacitors, surface mount and leaded film capacitors, ceramic and film power capacitors, super capacitors, EMI filters (bolt in and surface mount), thick and thin film packages of multiple passive integrated components, varistors, thermistors, inductors, and resistive products manufactured by AVX or purchased from other manufacturers for resale.  The AVX Interconnect segment consists primarily of automotive, telecom, and memory connectors manufactured by or for AVX. The KED Resale segment consists primarily of ceramic capacitors, frequency control devices, SAW devices, sensor products, RF modules, actuators, acoustic devices, and connectors produced by Kyocera and resold by AVX.



Our customers are multi-national original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, independent electronic component distributors, and electronic manufacturing service providers, or EMSs. We market our products through our own direct sales force and independent manufacturers representatives, based upon market characteristics and demands. We coordinate our sales, marketing, and manufacturing organizations by strategic customer account and globally by region.



Results of Operations - Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2017



Our net income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $34.8 million, or $0.21 per share, compared to $26.5 million, or $0.16 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2016.





 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended



September 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2016

 

2017

Net sales

$

327,461 

 

$

352,693 

Gross profit

 

61,799 

 

 

77,273 

Operating income (loss)

 

32,752 

 

 

44,786 

Net income

 

26,520 

 

 

34,818 

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.16 

 

$

0.21 



Net sales in the three month period ended September 30, 2017 increased $25.2 million or 7.7%, to $352.7 million compared to $327.5 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2016. The increase in revenue was attributable to higher volumes across most of our markets resulting from steadily improving global market conditions reflecting higher overall demand, primarily in the automotive, telecommunications, and consumer markets driven by the power of electronics to enhance the user experience such as in automotive, wearables, smartphones, drones, solid state drives, personal and industrial robots, virtual reality devices, smart home control and security devices enabled through the internet within a broad category called IOT, or Internet of Things.  Sales were favorably impacted by approximately  $1.9 million as a result of currency exchange due to the strength of the Japanese Yen and Euro when compared to the same period last year.



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The table below represents product group revenues for the quarters ended September 30, 2016 and 2017.







 

 

 

 

 



Three Months Ended

(in thousands)

September 30,

Sales Revenue

2016

 

2017

Ceramic Components

$

46,432 

 

$

57,319 

Tantalum Components

 

78,600 

 

 

93,987 

Advanced Components

 

89,112 

 

 

83,601 

Total Passive Components

 

214,144 

 

 

234,907 

AVX Interconnect

 

29,170 

 

 

32,577 

KCP Resale Connectors

 

7,755 

 

 

9,439 

KDP and KCD Resale

 

76,392 

 

 

75,770 

Total KED Resale

 

84,147 

 

 

85,209 

Total Revenue

$

327,461 

 

$

352,693 





Passive Components sales increased $20.8 million, or 9.7% to $234.9 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to sales of  $214.1 million during the same period last year. The sales increase in Passive Components product sales was driven by increased volume for our Ceramic and Tantalum component groups as a result of steadily improving global market conditions and our focus on the sale of higher capacitance components. The sales decrease in our Advanced components was primarily attributable to the reduction in sales of certain advanced ceramic capacitors which were the subject of intellectual property litigation whereby our sales of those products ended in March of 2017.



Total Interconnect product sales, including AVX Interconnect and KCP Resale connectors, increased $5.1 million, or 13.8%, to $42.0 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $36.9 million during the same period last year. This increase is primarily attributable to increased demand in the European automotive markets.



KDP and KCD Resale sales decreased $0.6 million, or 0.8%, to $75.8 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $76.4 million during the same period last year. This decrease is primarily a result of lower demand from our cellular telecommunication customers in the Asian region when compared to the same period last year.



Geographically, compared to the same period last year, sales increased in the American and European regions, primarily reflecting higher demand resulting from steadily improving global market conditions in the electronics market. Sales in the Asian, American, and European markets represented 41.6%,  29.2% and 29.2% of total sales, respectively, for the three month period ended September 30, 2017. This compares to 45.2%,  28.4% and 26.4% of total sales for the Asian, American, and European regions in the same period last year, respectively.



Our sales to independent electronic distributor customers represented 49.0% of total sales for the three month period ended September 30, 2017, compared to 44.6% for the three month period ended September 30, 2016. Overall,  distributor activity increased when compared to the same period last year as distributors increased order activity in response to good end market demand during the quarter. Our sales to distributor customers involve specific ship-and-debit and stock rotation programs for which sales allowances are recorded as reductions in sales. Such allowance charges were $7.5 million, or 4.4% of gross sales to distributor customers for the three month period ended September 30, 2017, and $6.8 million, or 4.6% of gross sales to distributor customers, for the three month period ended September 30, 2016. Applications under such programs for the three month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $7.3 million and $5.0 million, respectively.



Gross profit in the three month period ended September 30, 2017 was 21.9% of sales, or $77.3 million, compared to a gross profit margin of 18.9%, or $61.8 million, in the three month period ended September 30, 2016. This overall increase in dollars is primarily attributable to higher sales. For the three month period ended September 30, 2016, gross profit margin was negatively impacted by 3.1% as a result of $12.8 million of previously disclosed intellectual property damages awards resulting from litigation with respect to a patent infringement case filed in the United States District Court for the District of Southern California by Presidio Components, Inc., partially offset by $2.9 million from increased sales prices related to the affected products. As a



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result, overall gross margin as a percentage of sales for the three month period ended September 30, 2017 is relatively flat compared to the same three month period last year as we were able to offset increasing manufacturing costs with manufacturing efficiencies and other cost savings actions. In addition, costs due to currency movement were unfavorably impacted by $1.3 million when compared to the same period last year.



Selling, general and administrative expenses in the three month period ended September 30, 2017 were $32.5 million, or 9.2% of net sales, compared to $29.0 million, or 8.9% of net sales, in the three month period ended September 30, 2016. The overall increase in these expenses is primarily due to higher selling expenses resulting from the increase in sales and increased litigation and acquisition costs.



Income from operations was $44.8 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $32.8 million in the three month period ended September 30, 2016. This increase was a result of the factors described above.



Other income, net was $4.3 million for the three month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $2.7 million for the same three month period last year. This increase was primarily due to $2.3 million of interest related to refunded income taxes, partially offset by foreign exchange losses resulting from currency fluctuations.



Our effective tax rate for the three month period ended September 30, 2017 was 29.0% compared to 25.3% for the three month period ended September 30, 2016.  The increase in the effective tax rate is principally due  to a decrease in the level of  favorable transfer pricing and other adjustments in the current year when compared to the same period last year.



As a result of the factors discussed above, net income for the three month period ended September 30, 2017 was $34.8 million compared to $26.5 million for the same three month period last year.



Results of Operations  Six Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2017



Our net income for the six months ended September 30, 2017 was $66.3 million, or $0.39 per share, compared to $56.4 million, or $0.34 per share, for the six months ended September 30, 2016.







 

 

 

 

 



Six Months Ended



September 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2016

 

2017

Net sales

$

642,284 

 

$

684,047 

Gross profit

 

131,662 

 

 

151,119 

Operating income

 

67,538 

 

 

87,217 

Net income

 

56,409 

 

 

66,302 

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.34 

 

$

0.39 















Net sales in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 increased $41.7 million, or 6.5%, to $684.0 million compared to $642.3 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2016. The increase in revenue was attributable to higher volumes across most of our markets resulting from steadily improving global market conditions reflecting higher overall demand, primarily in the automotive, telecommunications, and consumer markets driven by the power of electronics to enhance the user experience such as in automotive, wearables, smartphones, drones, solid state drives, personal and industrial robots, virtual reality devices, smart home control, and security devices enabled through the IOT. The net impact of currency movement against the U.S. Dollar had  an unfavorable impact on sales across all product lines of  $1.0 million when compared to the same six month period last year.



















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The table below represents product group revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2016 and 2017.







 

 

 

 

 



Six Months Ended

(in thousands)

September 30,

Sales Revenue

2016

 

2017

Ceramic Components

$

96,555 

 

$

108,375 

Tantalum Components

 

156,131 

 

 

182,940 

Advanced Components

 

172,407 

 

 

168,530 

Total Passive Components

 

425,093 

 

 

459,845 

AVX Interconnect

 

59,657 

 

 

62,261 

KCP Resale Connectors

 

14,582 

 

 

18,143 

KDP and KCD Resale

 

142,952 

 

 

143,798 

Total KED Resale

 

157,534 

 

 

161,941 

Total Revenue

$

642,284 

 

$

684,047 





Passive Components sales increased $34.7 million, or 8.2% to $459.8 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to sales of $425.1 million during the same six month period last year. The increase in Passive Components product sales was driven by increased volume in our Ceramic and Tantalum Components as a result of steadily improving global market conditions and our focus on the sale of higher capacitance components. The sales decrease in our Advanced Components was primarily attributable to the reduction in sales of certain advanced ceramic capacitors which were the subject of intellectual property litigation whereby our sales of those products ended in March of 2017.



Total Interconnect product sales, including AVX Interconnect and KCP Resale connectors, increased $6.2 million, or 8.3%, to $80.4 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $74.2 million during the same period last year. This increase is primarily attributable to increased demand in the U.S. and European automotive markets.



KDP and KCD Resale sales increased $0.8 million, or 0.6%, to $143.8 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $143.0 million during the same period last year. This slight increase is primarily a result of higher demand from our telecommunications customers.



Geographically, compared to the same period last year, sales increased in all regions, primarily reflecting higher demand resulting from steadily improving global market conditions in the electronics market. Sales in the Asian, American, and European markets represented 41.8%,  29.6% and 28.6% of total sales, respectively, for the six month period ended September 30, 2017. This compares to 43.7%,  28.9% and 27.4% of total sales for the Asian, American, and European regions in the same period last year, respectively.



Our sales to independent electronic distributor customers represented 48.8% of total sales for the six month period ended September 30, 2017, compared to 45.8% for the six month period ended September 30, 2016. Overall, distributor sales activity increased when compared to the same period last year as distributors increased order activity in response to good end market demand during the period. Our sales to distributor customers involve specific ship-and-debit and stock rotation programs for which sales allowances are recorded as reductions in sales. Such allowance charges were $14.3 million, or 4.3% of gross sales to distributor customers, for the six month period ended September 30, 2017, and $14.3 million, or 4.9% of gross sales to distributor customers, for the six month period ended September 30, 2016. Applications under such programs for the six month period ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $14.0 million and $9.8 million, respectively.



Gross profit in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 was 22.1% of sales, or $151.1 million, compared to a gross profit margin of 20.5%, or $131.7 million, in the six month period ended September 30, 2016. This overall increase in dollars is primarily attributable to higher sales. For the six month period ended September 30, 2016, gross profit margin was negatively impacted by 2.0% as a result of $15.3 million of intellectual property damages awards resulting from litigation with respect to a patent infringement case filed in the United States District Court for the District of Southern California by Presidio Components, Inc., partially offset by $2.9 million from increased sales prices related to the affected products. As a result, overall gross margin as a percentage of sales for the six month period ended September 30, 2017 is relatively flat compared to the same six month period last year as we were able to partially offset increasing manufacturing costs with manufacturing efficiencies and other cost

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savings actions. In addition, costs due to currency movement were favorably impacted by approximately $2.2 million when compared to the same period last year.



Selling, general and administrative expenses in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 were $63.9 million, or 9.3% of net sales, compared to $60.5 million, or 9.4% of net sales, in the six month period ended September 30, 2016. The overall increase in these expenses is primarily due to higher selling expenses resulting from the increase in sales and increased litigation and acquisition costs when compared to the same period last year.



During the six month period ended September 30, 2016, we recorded a $3.6 million charge related to estimated environmental remediation costs resulting from legacy environmental issues at an inactive property. We did not have any similar charges in the six month period ended September 30, 2017.



Income from operations was $87.2 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $67.5 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2016. This increase was a result of the factors described above.



Other income, net was $6.2 million for the six month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $7.8 million for the same six month period last year. This decrease was primarily due to higher foreign exchange gains resulting from currency fluctuations and a gain on the sale of an idle facility of $1.6 million for the six month period ended September 30, 2016, partially offset by interest of $2.3 million related to refunded income taxes in the current period ended September 30, 2017.



Our effective tax rate for the six month period ended September 30, 2017 was 29.0% compared to 25.1% for the six months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in the effective tax rate is principally due to a decrease in the level of favorable transfer pricing and other adjustments in the current year when compared to the same period last year.



As a result of the factors discussed above, net income for the six month period ended September 30, 2017 was $66.3 million compared to $56.4 million for the same six month period last year.





Outlook



Near-Term:



With uncertain global geopolitical and economic conditions, it is difficult to quantify expectations for the remainder of fiscal 2018. Near-term results for us will depend on the impact of the overall global geopolitical and economic conditions and their impact on telecommunications, information technology hardware, automotive, consumer electronics, and other electronic markets. Looking ahead, visibility is low and forecasting is a challenge in this uncertain and volatile market. We expect to see typical sales price pressure in the markets we serve due to competitive activity. In response to anticipated market conditions, we expect to continue to focus on cost management and product line rationalization to maximize earnings potential. We also continue to focus on process improvements and enhanced production capabilities in conjunction with our focus on the sales of value-added electronic components to support today’s advanced electronic devices. If current global geopolitical and economic conditions worsen, the overall impact on our customers as well as end-user demand for electronic products could have a significant adverse impact on our near-term results.



Kyocera notified AVX pursuant to the Products Supply and Distribution Agreement in December 2016 of its intent, effective January 1, 2018, to market its manufactured passive and interconnect products globally using Kyocera’s sales force rather than continuing to have AVX resell such products in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Kyocera will pay commissions to AVX on sales by Kyocera, in the applicable territories, of products designed into customer applications by AVX prior to January 1, 2018 of 2.0% in calendar year 2018, 1.5% in calendar  year 2019, and 1.0% in calendar year 2020. Sales of Kyocera resale products were $75.8 million and $143.8 million and the related operating profit was $4.8 million and $9.3 million for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017.



AVX notified Kyocera pursuant to the Products Supply and Distribution Agreement in February 2017 of its intent, effective April 1, 2018, to market its manufactured products in Japan using AVX’s sales force rather than continuing to have Kyocera resell such products in this territory. AVX will pay commissions to Kyocera on sales by AVX, in the applicable territory, of products designed into customer applications by Kyocera prior to April 1, 2018 of 2.0% in fiscal year 2019, 1.5% in fiscal year 2020, and 1.0% in fiscal year 2021. Sales of AVX resale products by Kyocera were $4.2 million and $10.0 million for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2017.

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On October 2, 2017, AVX Corporation announced it had completed the acquisition of the TS&C division of TT Electronics, PLC, a U.K. Company, for approximately $156.0 million in cash. The purchase comprises TS&C’s manufacturing subsidiaries located in Austria, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Romania, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S., including R&D, manufacturing and sales office locations. In the year ended December 31, 2016, the TS&C business generated approximately $300.0 million of revenue. The transaction is subject to customary post-closing adjustments based on the actual net debt and actual working capital of the target companies.



Long-Term:



Although there is uncertainty in the near-term market as a result of the current global geopolitical and economic conditions, we continue to see opportunities for long-term growth and profitability improvement due to: (a) a projected increase in the long-term worldwide demand for more sophisticated electronic devices, which require electronic components and interconnect devices such as the ones we sell, (b) cost reductions and improvements in our production processes, (c) opportunities for growth in our Advanced Component and Interconnect product lines due to advances in component design and our production capabilities, and (d) the successful integration of the TS&C acquisition. We have fostered our financial health and the strength of our balance sheet putting us in a good position to react to changes in the marketplace as they occur. We remain confident that our strategies will enable our continued long-term success.



AVX has reviewed and continues to monitor the impact of Brexit. The British government will negotiate the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the E.U. Although it is unknown what those terms will be, it is possible that there will be greater restrictions on imports and exports between the U.K. and E.U. countries and increased regulatory complexities. Our international sales are denominated in both the U.S. Dollar and currencies other than U.S. Dollars. A fluctuation of currency exchange rates may expose us to gains and losses on non-U.S. currency transactions. In addition, we translate sales and other results denominated in foreign currencies into U.S. Dollars for our financial statements. Our reported international sales and earnings could be negatively impacted during periods of foreign currency fluctuation compared to the U.S. Dollar.



Liquidity and Capital Resources



Our liquidity needs arise primarily from working capital requirements, dividends, and capital expenditures. Historically, we have satisfied our liquidity requirements through funds from operations, investment income from cash and investments in securities, and cash on hand. As of September 30, 2017, we had a current ratio of 8.5 to 1, $1.2 billion of cash, cash equivalents, and investments in securities, $2.3 billion of stockholders’ equity, and no borrowings.



Net cash provided by operating activities was $128.4 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 compared to $104.3 million of cash provided by operating activities in the six month period ended September 30, 2016.



Purchases of property and equipment were $38.9 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2017 and $28.0 million in the six month period ended September 30, 2016. Expenditures in the current quarter were primarily made in connection with strategic building expansion and equipment purchase activities in our Fountain Inn, South Carolina facilities and our plants in the Czech Republic, Germany, El Salvador, and Malaysia.  We expect to incur total capital expenditures of approximately $70.0 million in fiscal 2018. The actual amount of capital expenditures will depend upon the outlook for end-market demand and timing of capital projects.



On October 2, 2017, AVX Corporation announced it had completed the acquisition of the TS&C division of TT Electronics, PLC, a U.K. Company, for approximately $156.0 million in cash. The purchase comprises TS&C’s manufacturing subsidiaries located in Austria, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Romania, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S., including R&D, manufacturing and sales office locations. In the year ended December 31, 2016, the TS&C business generated approximately $300.0 million of revenue. The transaction is subject to customary post-closing adjustments based on the actual net debt and actual working capital of the target companies.



Historically, our funding is internally generated through operations,  investment income from cash, cash equivalents, and investments in securities and cash on hand.  We have assessed the condition of our financial resources and our current business and believe that, based on our financial condition as of September 30, 2017, cash on hand and cash expected to be generated from operating activities and investment income from cash, cash equivalents, and investments in securities will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated financing needs for working capital, capital expenditures, environmental clean-up costs, expenses related to ongoing litigation, pension plan funding, research, development, and engineering expenses, the acquisition of TS&C,  and

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dividend payments or stock repurchases to be made during the next twelve months.  While changes in customer demand have an impact on our future cash requirements, changes in those requirements are mitigated by our ability to adjust manufacturing capabilities to meet increases or decreases in customer demand. We do not anticipate any significant changes in our ability to generate capital or meet our liquidity needs in the foreseeable future.



From time to time we enter into delivery contracts with selected suppliers for certain precious metals used in our production processes. The delivery contracts represent routine purchase orders for delivery within three months and payment is due upon receipt. As of September 30, 2017, we did not have any significant delivery contracts outstanding.



Commitments and Contingencies



Information related to commitments and contingencies can be found in Note 12, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, as well as in Note 7, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.



New Accounting Standards



Information related to new Statements of Financial Accounting Standards and Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Positions that we have recently adopted or are currently reviewing can be found in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and in “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, as well as in Note 1, “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates,” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. Accordingly, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.



Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements



We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

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ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK



Our sales are denominated in various foreign currencies in addition to the U.S. Dollar. Certain manufacturing and operating costs denominated in local currencies are incurred in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and Central and South America. Additionally, purchases of resale products from Kyocera may be denominated in Yen. As a result, fluctuations in currency exchange rates affect our operating results and cash flow. In order to minimize the effect of movements in currency exchange rates, we periodically enter into forward exchange contracts to hedge external and intercompany foreign currency transactions. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Accordingly, we have hedging commitments to cover a portion of our exchange risk on purchases, operating expenses, and sales. There have been no material net changes in our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates as reflected in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. See Note 11 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion of derivative financial instruments.





 

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES   



We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.



As of the end of the period covered in this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure 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 within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.



In addition, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of fiscal 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.







 

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PART II:

OTHER INFORMATION







 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS



Please refer to Note 7, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 to this Form 10-Q for a discussion of our involvement in certain environmental and other pending legal proceedings.





 



ITEM 1A.

 

RISK FACTORS



Please refer to Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 for information regarding factors that could affect our results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. There have been no material changes to the risk factors affecting the company as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.





 



ITEM 2.

 

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS



Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities







On October 17, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized the repurchase of 5,000,000 shares of our common stock from time to time in the open market. The repurchased shares are held as treasury stock and are available for general corporate purposes. We did not make any repurchases in the three month period ended September 30, 2017. As of September 30, 2017, there were 3,067,074 shares that may yet be repurchased under this program.







 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of John Sarvis, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated November 3, 2017.

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Kurt P. Cummings, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, dated November 3, 2017.

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - John Sarvis and Kurt P. Cummings.

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The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operation, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.







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Signature



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, and the undersigned also has signed this report in his capacity as the registrant’s Vice President of Corporate Finance (Principal Accounting Officer).







Date:   November 3, 2017











 

 

 



 

 

 

AVX Corporation

 

 



 

 

 

By:

/s/ Michael E. Hufnagel

 

 







 

 

 



Michael E. Hufnagel

 

 



Vice President of Corporate Finance

 

 



 

 

 



 

 

 



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