Teledyne Technologies (TDY) 10-Q2022 Q2 Quarterly report

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (“Teledyne” or the “Company”) pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and disclosures normally included in notes to consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, but resultant disclosures are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) as they apply to interim reporting. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes in Teledyne’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2022 (“2021 Form 10-K”).

In the opinion of Teledyne’s management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, Teledyne’s consolidated financial position as of July 3, 2022 and the consolidated results of operations, consolidated comprehensive income and consolidated cash flows for the second quarter and six months ended July 3, 2022. The results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended July 3, 2022 and cash flows for the six months ended July 3, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows to be expected for any subsequent quarter or the full fiscal year. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. In the current year, gain (loss) on debt extinguishment is presented as separate line item on the income statement.

The following table presents proforma net sales, net income and earnings per share data assuming FLIR was acquired at the beginning of the 2020 fiscal year:

Teledyne transacts business in various foreign currencies and has international sales and expenses denominated in foreign currencies, subjecting the Company to foreign currency risk. The Company’s primary foreign currency risk management objective is to protect the U.S. dollar value of future cash flows and minimize the volatility of reported earnings. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the volatility of cash flows primarily related to forecasted revenues and expenses denominated in Canadian dollars for our Canadian companies, and in British pounds for our UK companies. These contracts are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The Company has also converted U.S. dollar denominated, variable rate and fixed rate obligations into euro fixed rate obligations using a receive float, pay fixed cross currency swap, and a receive fixed, pay fixed cross currency swap. These cross currency swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. In addition the Company has converted domestic U.S. variable rate debt to fixed rate debt using a receive variable, pay fixed interest rate swap. The interest rate swap is also designated as a cash flow hedge. During the second quarter ended July 3, 2022, the Company liquidated its cross currency swap positions and replaced them with cross currency swaps reflecting current market terms. The liquidations resulted in a cash benefit of $18.3 million, which was recorded in cash flow from financing activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

The effectiveness of the cash flow hedge forward contracts is assessed prospectively and retrospectively using regression analysis as well as using other timing and probability criteria. To receive hedge accounting treatment, all hedging relationships are formally documented at the inception of the hedges, and hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash flows on hedged transactions. The effective portion of the cash flow hedge forward contracts’ gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges is initially reported, net of tax, as a component of AOCI in stockholders’ equity until the underlying hedged item is reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of income, at which time the effective amount in AOCI is reclassified to revenue in our condensed consolidated statements of income. Net deferred gains recorded in AOCI, net of tax, for the forward contracts that will mature in the next twelve months total $1.6 million. These gains are expected to be offset by anticipated losses in the value of the forecasted underlying hedged item. Amounts related to the cross currency swaps and interest rate swap expected to be reclassified from AOCI into income in the next twelve months total $5.7 million.

In the event that the underlying forecasted transactions do not occur, or it becomes remote that they will occur, within the defined hedge period, the gains or losses on the related cash flow hedges will be reclassified from AOCI to other income or expense. During the current reporting period, all forecasted transactions occurred and, therefore, there were no such gains or losses reclassified to other income and expense.

As of July 3, 2022, Teledyne had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to buy Canadian dollars and to sell U.S. dollars totaling $182.8 million. These foreign currency forward contracts have maturities ranging from September 2022 to February 2024. Teledyne had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to buy British pounds and to sell U.S. dollars totaling $18.1 million. These foreign currency forward contracts have maturities ranging from September 2022 to August 2023. The cross currency swaps have notional amounts of €118.9 million and $125.0 million, and €142.6 million and $150.0 million, and mature in March 2023 and October 2024, respectively. The interest rate swap has a notional amount of $125.0 million and matures in March 2023.

In addition, Teledyne manages the risk of changes in the fair value of certain monetary liabilities attributable to changes in exchange rates. Teledyne manages these risks by using currency forward contracts formally designated and effective as fair value hedges. Hedge effectiveness is generally determined by evaluating the alignment of the hedging instrument's critical terms with the critical terms of the hedged item. The forward points attributable to the hedging instruments are excluded from the assessment of effectiveness and amortized to other income or expense, net using a systematic and rational methodology. Differences between the change in the fair value of the excluded component and amounts recognized under the systematic and rational method are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). The change in fair value of the hedging instruments attributable to the hedged risk is reported in the other income or expense, net. The change in fair value of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk is reported as an adjustment to its carrying value and also in other income or expense, net. At July 3, 2022 Teledyne had no forward contracts designated as fair value hedges.

The preceding table includes non-designated hedges derived from terms contained in triggered or previously designated cash flow hedges. The gains and losses on these derivatives which are not designated as hedging instruments are intended to, at a minimum, partially offset the transaction gains and losses recognized in earnings. Teledyne does not use foreign currency forward contracts for speculative or trading purposes.

The Company has elected to use the income approach to value the derivatives, using observable Level 2 market expectations at measurement date and standard valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount. Level 2 inputs for the valuations are limited to quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (specifically SOFR and EURIBOR cash and swap rates, foreign currency forward rates and cross currency basis spreads). Mid-market pricing is used as a practical expedient for fair value measurements. The fair value measurement of an asset or liability must reflect the nonperformance risk of the entity and the counterparty. Therefore, the impact of the counterparty’s creditworthiness when in an asset position and the Company’s creditworthiness when in a liability position has also been factored into the fair value measurement of the derivative instruments and did not have a material impact on the fair value of these derivative instruments. Both the counterparty and the Company are expected to continue to perform under the contractual terms of the instruments.

Teledyne has long-term incentive plans pursuant to which it has granted non-qualified stock options, restricted stock and performance shares to certain employees. Performance shares are not significant. The Company also has non-employee Board of Director stock compensation plans, pursuant to which common stock, stock options and restricted stock units have been issued to its directors.

For over time contracts using the cost-to-cost method, we have an Estimate at Completion (“EAC”) process in which management reviews the progress and execution of our performance obligations. This EAC process requires management judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenue and cost, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Since certain contracts extend over multiple reporting periods, the impact of revisions in cost and revenue estimates during the progress of work may adjust the current period earnings through a cumulative catch-up basis. This method recognizes, in the current period, the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior quarters. Additionally, if the current contract estimate indicates a loss, a provision is made for the total anticipated loss in the period that it becomes evident. Contract cost and revenue estimates for significant contracts are reviewed and reassessed quarterly. The majority of revenue recognized over time uses an EAC process. The net aggregate effects of changes in estimates on contracts accounted for under the cost-to-cost method in the first six months of 2022 was approximately $17.4 million of favorable operating income, primarily related to favorable changes in estimates that impacted revenue within the Digital Imaging segment. The net aggregate effects of changes in estimates on contracts accounted for under the cost-to-cost method in the first six months of 2021 was approximately $11.4 million of favorable operating income, primarily related to favorable changes in estimates that impacted revenue within the Digital Imaging operating segment. None of the effects of changes in estimates on any individual contract were material to the condensed consolidated statements of income for any period presented.

The Company recognized revenue of $91.8 million during the six months ended July 3, 2022 from contract liabilities that existed at the beginning of year. The Company recognizes the incremental costs of obtaining or fulfilling a contract as expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset is one year or less. Incremental costs to obtain or fulfill contracts with an amortization period greater than one year were not material.

Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of firm orders for which work has not been performed as of the period end date and excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering-type contracts (e.g., indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity). As of July 3, 2022, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $3,075.7 million. The Company expects approximately 74% of remaining performance obligations to be recognized into revenue within the next twelve months, with the remaining 26% recognized thereafter.

The income tax provision is calculated using an estimated annual effective tax rate, based upon expected annual income, permanent items, statutory rates and planned tax strategies in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. However, losses in certain jurisdictions and discrete items, such as the resolution of uncertain tax positions, are treated separately.

The Company repaid $187.0 million of debt during the second quarter of 2022, including making $112.0 million of floating rate debt payments which reduced its term loan due May 2026 by $80.0 million and reduced its outstanding credit facility balance by $32.0 million. In addition, during the second quarter of 2022, Teledyne repurchased and retired $75.0 million of its Fixed Rate Senior Notes due August 2030 and April 2031, recording a $10.6 million non-cash gain on the extinguishment of this debt.

At July 3, 2022, $1,004.0 million was available under the $1.15 billion credit facility, after reductions of $125.0 million in borrowings and $21.0 million in outstanding letters of credit. Our credit agreements require Teledyne to comply with various financial and operating covenants and at July 3, 2022, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

Teledyne estimates the fair value of its long-term debt based on debt of similar type, rating and maturity and at comparable interest rates. The Company’s long-term debt is considered a level 2 fair value hierarchy and is valued based on observable market data. As of July 3, 2022 and January 2, 2022, the aggregate fair values of our borrowings were $3,577.0 million and $4,146.6 million, respectively, and the carrying values were $3,975.0 million and $4,130.0 million, respectively.

Operating lease expense was $9.4 million and $19.0 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2022. Operating lease expense was $7.9 million and $14.3 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2021.

For a further description of the Company’s commitments and contingencies, reference is made to Note 14 of the Company’s financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2022, included in the 2021 Form 10-K.

At July 3, 2022, the Company’s reserves for environmental remediation obligations totaled $6.1 million, of which $1.6 million is included in current accrued liabilities. At January 2, 2022, the Company’s reserves for environmental remediation obligations totaled $6.3 million. The Company evaluates whether it may be able to recover a portion of future costs for environmental liabilities from its insurance carriers and from third parties. The timing of expenditures depends on a number of factors that vary by site, including the nature and extent of contamination, the number of potentially responsible parties, the timing of regulatory approvals, the complexity of the investigation and remediation, and the standards for remediation. The Company expects that it will expend present accruals over many years and will complete remediation of all sites with which it has been identified in up to 30 years.

Effective April 24, 2022, the United States Department of State’s Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (“DDTC”) closed the four-year Consent Agreement that had been entered into by FLIR Systems, Inc., on April 24, 2018, to resolve allegations regarding the unauthorized export of technical data and defense services to dual and third country nationals in certain of FLIR’s facilities, the failure to properly use and manage export licenses and export authorizations, and failures to report certain payments under 22 CFR Part 130 in potential violation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). On April 13, 2022, Teledyne paid $3.5 million as the final installment of the civil penalty under the Consent

Agreement. While FLIR and its successor by mergers, Teledyne FLIR, have enhanced the trade compliance program more broadly, implemented remedial measures and have undergone external audits of the ITAR compliance program, future adverse disclosures and findings could cause incurrence of additional expenses in connection with implementation of remedial measures.

In June 2017, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) of the United States Department of Commerce informed FLIR of additional export licensing requirements that restricted the FLIR’s ability to sell certain thermal products without a license to customers in China not identified on a list maintained by the United States Department of Commerce. This action was precipitated by concerns of sale without a license or potential diversion of some of FLIR’s products to prohibited end users and to countries subject to economic and other sanctions implemented by the United States. BIS subsequently favorably modified these restrictions to reduce the applicability of the restrictions to sales of FLIR's Tau camera cores (as opposed to finished products containing Tau camera cores) to customers in China not identified on a list maintained by the United States Department of Commerce and persons in a country other than those in the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) Country Group A:5 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740 of the EAR). FLIR has identified certain shipments that potentially violate these license requirements and voluntary disclosed this matter to BIS. On April 22, 2022, BIS closed this voluntary disclosure with the issuance of a Warning Letter to Teledyne FLIR, LLC.

In April 2021, FLIR resolved allegations of misrepresentations made to BIS, between November 2012 and December 2013, in a commodity jurisdiction request relating to newly developed Lepton uncooled focal plane arrays by an administrative settlement and fine of $0.3 million and agreeing to perform 2 internal audits of its EAR export compliance programs. The first internal audit has been completed and a voluntary disclosure was filed to report potential violations. The second internal audit is to be completed by October 2022.

FLIR and its successor by mergers, Teledyne FLIR, have made other voluntary disclosures to the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce, including to BIS with respect to the shipments of products by FLIR from non-U.S. jurisdictions which were not licensed due to incorrect de minimis calculation methodology, as well as to other non-U.S. government agencies. If FLIR and now Teledyne FLIR, as its successor by mergers, is found to have violated applicable rules and regulations with respect to customers and limitations on the export and end use of its products or other trade compliance matters, Teledyne could be subject to substantial fines and penalties, suspension of existing licenses or other authorizations and/or loss or suspension of export privileges.

At this time, based on available information, we are unable to reasonably estimate the time it may take to resolve the above-described open matters or the amount or range of potential loss, penalty or other government action, if any, that may be incurred in connection with these matters. However, an unfavorable outcome could result in substantial fines and penalties or loss or suspension of export privileges or of particular authorizations.

Certain adjustments have been made for the FLIR historical export compliance matters in Teledyne’s final estimates of its purchase price allocation, based on the information that was made known during the post-acquisition measurement period.

A number of other lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been or may be asserted against the Company, including those pertaining to product liability, acquisitions, patent infringement, contracts, environmental, employment and employee benefits matters. While the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, and some of these lawsuits, claims or proceedings may be determined adversely to the Company, management does not believe that the disposition of any such pending matters is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial statements.