RBC Bearings (RBC) 10-Q2021 Q2 Quarterly report

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 October 2, 2021

OR

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

For the transition period from           to        .

Commission File Number: 001-40840

RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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, 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.

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 ☒

As of November 5, 2021, RBC Bearings Incorporated had 28,870,241 shares of Common Stock and 4,600,000 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

RBC Bearings Incorporated

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (continued)

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(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes.

RBC Bearings Incorporated

Notes to Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

1. Basis of Presentation

The interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by RBC Bearings Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The interim financial statements included with this report have been prepared on a consistent basis with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 3, 2021. We condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in our annual audited financial statements, which we prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). As used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “RBC” and the “Company” mean RBC Bearings Incorporated and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates another meaning.

These statements reflect all adjustments, accruals and estimates, consisting only of items of a normal recurring nature, that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations for the interim periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The results of operations for the three- and six-month periods ended October 2, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the entire fiscal year ending April 2, 2022. The three- and six-month periods ended October 2, 2021 and September 26, 2020 each include 13 weeks and 26 weeks, respectively. The amounts shown are in thousands, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

The Company’s significant accounting policies are detailed in “Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 3, 2021. Significant changes to our accounting policies as a result of adopting new accounting standards are discussed below.

Recent Accounting Standards Adopted

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The objective of this standard update is to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. This ASU also attempts to improve consistent application of and simplify U.S. GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This standard update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this ASU effective April 4, 2021 and the impact of adoption was not material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. The amendments in this ASU simplify the complexity associated with applying U.S. GAAP for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. More specifically, the amendments focus on the guidance for convertible instruments and derivative scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted this ASU in fiscal 2022.

The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Adoption of this ASU did simplify the accounting of the 5.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (“MCPS”) referred to in Note 5 by removing the requirement to assess the financial instrument for beneficial conversion features and clarifying how diluted EPS should be calculated using the “if-converted” method. Refer to Note 6 for further details regarding the “if-converted” method.

Other new pronouncements issued but not effective until after April 3, 2021 are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

3. Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Disaggregation of Revenue

The Company operates in four business segments with similar economic characteristics, including nature of the products and production processes, distribution patterns and classes of customers. Revenue is disaggregated within these business segments by our two principal end markets: aerospace and industrial. Comparative information of the Company’s overall revenues for the three- and six-month periods ended October 2, 2021 and September 26, 2020 are as follows:

Principal End Markets

Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of orders meeting the definition of a contract for which work has not been performed or has been partially performed and excludes unexercised contract options. The duration of the majority of our contracts, as defined by ASC Topic 606, is less than one year. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient, which allows companies to exclude remaining performance obligations with an original expected duration of one year or less. The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for such contracts with a duration of more than one year was approximately $302,874 at October 2, 2021. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately 55% and 87% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 and 24 months, respectively, with the remainder recognized thereafter.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, invoicing and cash collections affect accounts receivable, unbilled receivables (contract assets) and customer advances and deposits (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheets on an individual contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

Contract Assets (Unbilled Receivables) - Pursuant to the over-time revenue recognition model, revenue may be recognized prior to the customer being invoiced. An unbilled receivable is recorded to reflect revenue that is recognized when (1) the cost-to-cost method is applied and (2) such revenue exceeds the amount invoiced to the customer.

As of October 2, 2021 and April 3, 2021, current contract assets were $6,743 and $5,584, respectively, and included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The increase in contract assets was primarily due to the recognition of revenue related to the satisfaction or partial satisfaction of performance obligations prior to billing partially offset by amounts billed to customers during the period. As of October 2, 2021 and April 3, 2021, the Company did not have any contract assets classified as noncurrent on the consolidated balance sheets. There were $77 of impairment losses related to the Company’s contract assets during the three and six months ended October 2, 2021.

Contract Liabilities (Deferred Revenue) - The Company may receive a customer advance or deposit, or have an unconditional right to receive a customer advance, prior to revenue being recognized. Since the performance obligations related to such advances may not have been satisfied, a contract liability is established. Advance payments are not considered a significant financing component as the timing of the transfer of the related goods or services is at the discretion of the customer.

As of October 2, 2021 and April 3, 2021, current contract liabilities were $15,368 and $16,998, respectively, and included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The decrease in current contract liabilities was primarily due to the amount of advanced payments received and reclassifications between current and noncurrent contract liabilities based on anticipated timing of performance obligations and revenue recognized during the period. For the three and six months ended October 2, 2021, the Company recognized revenues related to contract liabilities of $2,129 and $6,779, respectively. For the 3 and six months ended September 26, 2020, the Company recognized revenues related to contract liabilities of $1,944 and $7,765, respectively.

As of October 2, 2021 and April 3, 2021, noncurrent contract liabilities were $8,935 and $3,754, respectively, and included within other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The increase in noncurrent contract liabilities was primarily due to the amount of advanced payments received and reclassifications between current and noncurrent contract liabilities based on anticipated timing of performance obligations and revenue recognized during the period.

Accounts Receivable - As of October 2, 2021 and April 3, 2021, accounts receivable with customers, net, were $109,650 and $110,472, respectively.

4. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income (loss) that relate to the Company are net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, and pension plan and postretirement benefits.

The following summarizes the activity within each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:

5. Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock

We are authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, in one or more series and to fix the powers, designations, preferences and relative participating, option or other rights thereof, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, redemption terms, liquidation preferences and the number of shares constituting any series, without any further vote or action by our stockholders.

On September 24, 2021, we completed an offering of 4,600,000 shares of 5.00% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (“MCPS”) in a public offering registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), including 600,000 shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the option granted to the underwriters of the MCPS offering to purchase additional shares solely to cover over-allotments. The MCPS has a liquidation preference of $100 per share. The trading symbol for the MCPS is “ROLLP.” The net proceeds from the MCPS offering were approximately $445,453 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. On November 1, 2021, the Company used the proceeds to fund a portion of the cash purchase price for the acquisition of the Dodge Mechanical Power Transmission Business (“Dodge”) from ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd (“ABB”).

As of October 2, 2021, the MCPS had an aggregate liquidation preference of $460,510.

Holders of MCPS are entitled to receive, when, as and if declared by our Board of Directors, or an authorized committee thereof, out of funds legally available for payment, cumulative dividends at the annual rate of 5.00% of the liquidation preference of $100 per share, payable in cash or, subject to certain limitations, by delivery of shares of common stock or any combination of cash and shares of common stock, at our election; provided, however, that any unpaid dividends on the MCPS will continue to accumulate as described in the Certificate of Designations that sets forth the rights, preferences and privileges of the MCPS. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company had accrued dividends of $510.

Subject to certain exceptions, no dividend or distribution will be declared or paid on shares of our common stock, and no common stock will be purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired for consideration by us or any of our subsidiaries unless, in each case, all accumulated and unpaid dividends for all preceding dividend periods have been declared and paid, or a sufficient amount of cash or number of shares of common stock has been set apart for the payment of such dividends, on all outstanding shares of MCPS. In the event of our voluntary or involuntary liquidation, winding-up or dissolution, no distribution of our assets may be made to holders of our common stock until we have paid holders of MCPS, each of which will be entitled to receive a liquidation preference in the amount of $100 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends.

Unless earlier converted or redeemed, each share of MCPS will automatically convert, for settlement on or about October 15, 2024, into between 0.4413 and 0.5405 shares of Common Stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The conversion rate that will apply to mandatory conversions will be determined based on the average of the daily volume-weighted average prices over the 20 consecutive trading days beginning on, and including, the 21st scheduled trading day immediately before October 15, 2024. The conversion rate applicable to mandatory conversions may in certain circumstances be increased to compensate holders of the MCPS for certain unpaid accumulated dividends.

Common Stock

We are authorized to issue 60,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share. Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share. Holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends, if and when declared by our Board of Directors, and to share ratably in our assets legally available for distribution to our stockholders in the event of liquidation. Holders of common stock have no preemptive, subscription, redemption, or conversion rights. The holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. The holders of a majority of the shares of common stock can elect all of the directors and can control our management and affairs. The common stock is junior to the MCPS in terms of liquidation preference.

On September 24, 2021, we completed an offering of 3,450,000 shares of common stock in a public offering registered under the Securities Act at an offering price of $185 per share, including 450,000 shares issued pursuant to the full exercise of the option granted to the underwriters of the offering to purchase additional shares.

The net proceeds from the offering were approximately $605,677 after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses. On November 1, 2021, the Company used the proceeds to fund a portion of the cash purchase price for the acquisition of Dodge.

6. Net Income Per Share Available to Common Stockholders

Basic net income per share available to common stockholders is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.

Diluted net income per share available to common stockholders is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the sum of the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents then outstanding using the treasury stock method. Common share equivalents consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and conversion common stock shares of MCPS.

We exclude outstanding stock options, stock awards and the MCPS from the calculations if the effect would be anti-dilutive. The dilutive effect of the MCPS is calculated using the if-converted method. The if-converted method assumes that these securities were converted to shares of common stock at the later of the September 24, 2021 issuance date or the beginning of the reporting period to the extent that the effect is dilutive. If the effect is anti-dilutive, we calculate net income per share available to common stockholders by adjusting net income in the numerator for the effect of the cumulative MCPS dividends for the respective period.

For the three- and six-month periods ended October 2, 2021, the effect of assuming the conversion of the 4,600,000 shares of MCPS into shares of common stock was anti-dilutive, and therefore excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders. Accordingly, net income was reduced by cumulative MCPS dividends, as presented in our consolidated statement of operations, for purposes of calculating net income available to common stockholders.

For the three months ended October 2, 2021, 159,925 employee stock options and no restricted shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders. For the six months ended October 2, 2021, 159,925 employee stock options and no restricted shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders. For the three months ended September 26, 2020, 502,861 employee stock options and 115,185 restricted shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders. For the six months ended September 26, 2020, 502,909 employee stock options and 65,325 restricted shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders. The inclusion of these employee stock options and restricted shares would have been anti-dilutive.

The table below reflects the calculation of weighted-average shares outstanding for each period presented as well as the computation of basic and diluted net income per share available to common stockholders:

7. Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash accounts primarily with Bank of America, N.A., Credit Suisse Group AG and Wells Fargo & Company. The domestic balances are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company up to $250. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company sold all of its remaining short-term marketable securities to fund a portion of the cash purchase price for the acquisition of Dodge, to pay acquisition-related fees and expenses, and for other general corporate purposes. The resulting gain on sale was immaterial.

8. Inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the first-in, first-out method, and are summarized below:

9. Debt

The balances payable under all borrowing facilities are as follows:

The current portion of long-term debt as of October 2, 2021 included the current portion of the Schaublin mortgage. The current portion of long-term debt as of April 3, 2021 included the current portion of the Foreign Term Loan and the Schaublin mortgage.

Domestic Credit Facility

The Company’s credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, Swingline Lender and Letter of Credit Issuer, and the other lenders party thereto (the “2015 Credit Agreement”) provides the Company with a $250,000 revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), which expires on January 31, 2024. As of October 2, 2021, $923 in unamortized debt issuance costs remained.

Amounts outstanding under the Revolver generally bear interest at (a) a base rate determined by reference to the higher of (1) Wells Fargo’s prime lending rate, (2) the federal funds effective rate plus 1/2 of 1% and (3) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1%, or (b) LIBOR plus a specified margin, depending on the type of borrowing being made. The applicable margin is based on the Company’s consolidated ratio of total net debt to consolidated EBITDA at each measurement date. As of October 2, 2021, the Company’s margin was 0.00% for base rate loans and 0.75% for LIBOR loans.

The 2015 Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with various covenants including, among other things, a financial covenant to maintain a ratio of consolidated net debt to adjusted EBITDA not greater than 3.50 to 1. The 2015 Credit Agreement allows the Company to, among other things, make distributions to shareholders, repurchase its stock, incur other debt or liens, or acquire or dispose of assets provided that the Company complies with certain requirements and limitations of the 2015 Credit Agreement. As of October 2, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.

The Company’s domestic subsidiaries have guaranteed the Company’s obligations under the 2015 Credit Agreement, and the Company’s obligations and the domestic subsidiaries’ guaranty are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the domestic assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries.

As of October 2, 2021, approximately $3,550 of the Revolver was being utilized to provide letters of credit to secure the Company’s obligations relating to certain insurance programs, and the Company had the ability to borrow up to an additional $246,450 under the Revolver as of October 2, 2021. On November 1, 2021, the 2015 Credit Agreement was terminated and replaced with the new credit agreement referred to in Note 12 below.

Foreign Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility

On August 15, 2019, one of our foreign subsidiaries, Schaublin SA (“Schaublin”), entered into two separate credit agreements (the “Foreign Credit Agreements”) with Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. to (i) finance the acquisition of Swiss Tool, and (ii) provide future working capital. The Foreign Credit Agreements provided Schaublin with a CHF 15,000 (approximately $15,383) term loan (the “Foreign Term Loan”), which expires on July 31, 2024 and a CHF 15,000 (approximately $15,383) revolving credit facility (the “Foreign Revolver”), which continues in effect until terminated by either Schaublin or Credit Suisse. Debt issuance costs associated with the Foreign Credit Agreements totaled CHF 270 (approximately $277) and will be amortized throughout the life of the Foreign Credit Agreements. As of October 2, 2021, approximately $82 in unamortized debt issuance costs remain.

Amounts outstanding under the Foreign Term Loan and the Foreign Revolver generally bear interest at LIBOR plus a specified margin. The applicable margin is based on Schaublin’s ratio of total net debt to consolidated EBITDA at each measurement date. Currently, Schaublin’s margin is 1.00%.

The Foreign Credit Agreements require Schaublin to comply with various covenants, which are tested annually on March 31. These covenants include, among other things, a financial covenant to maintain a ratio of consolidated net debt to adjusted EBITDA not greater than 2.50 to 1 as of March 31, 2021 and thereafter. Schaublin is also required to maintain an economic equity of CHF 20,000 at all times. The Foreign Credit Agreements allow Schaublin to, among other things, incur other debt or liens and acquire or dispose of assets provided that Schaublin complies with certain requirements and limitations of the Foreign Credit Agreements. As of October 2, 2021, Schaublin was in compliance with all such covenants.

Schaublin’s parent company, Schaublin Holding, has guaranteed Schaublin’s obligations under the Foreign Credit Agreements. Schaublin Holding’s guaranty and the Foreign Credit Agreements are secured by a pledge of the capital stock of Schaublin. In addition, the Foreign Term Loan is secured with pledges of the capital stock of the top company and the three operating companies in the Swiss Tool System group of companies.

As of October 2, 2021, there was approximately $3,115 outstanding under the Foreign Term Loan and no amounts outstanding under the Foreign Revolver, and Schaublin had the ability to borrow up to an additional $16,114 under the Foreign Revolver.

Schaublin’s required future principal payments are approximately $0 for the remainder of fiscal 2022, $0 for fiscal 2023 through fiscal 2024 and $3,115 for fiscal 2025.

Other Notes Payable

In 2012 Schaublin purchased the land and building that it occupies for approximately $14,910. Schaublin obtained a 20-year fixed-rate mortgage of approximately $9,857 at an interest rate of 2.9%. The balance of the purchase price of approximately $5,053 was paid from cash on hand. The balance on this mortgage as of October 2, 2021 was approximately $5,495 and has been classified as Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The Company’s required future principal payments are approximately $250 for the remainder of fiscal 2022, $500 for each year from fiscal 2023 through fiscal 2026 and $3,245 thereafter.

10. Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in numerous U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, with returns subject to examination for varying periods, but generally back to and including the year ending April 2, 2005. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examination by the Internal Revenue Service for years ending before March 31, 2018.

The effective income tax rates for the three-month periods ended October 2, 2021 and September 26, 2020 were 40.5% and 20.9%, respectively. In addition to discrete items, the effective income tax rates for these periods are different from the U.S. statutory rates due to the foreign-derived intangible income provision and U.S. credit for increasing research activities, which decrease the rate, and state income taxes, which increase the rate.

The effective income tax rate for the three-month period ended October 2, 2021 of 40.5% includes $91 of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation offset by the establishment of a $1,853 valuation allowance for capital loss carryforwards we do not expect to recognize and $100 of other items. The effective income tax rate without discrete items for the three-month period ended October 2, 2021 would have been 24.5%. The effective income tax rate for the three-month period ended September 26, 2020 of 20.9% includes $364 of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation. The effective income tax rate without discrete items for the three-month period ended September 26, 2020 would have been 22.0%. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that some of its unrecognized tax positions may be effectively settled within the next twelve months due to the closing of audits and the statute of limitations expiring in varying jurisdictions. The decrease in the Company’s unrecognized tax positions, pertaining primarily to federal and state credits and state tax, is estimated to be approximately $1,429.

Income tax expense for the six-month period ended October 2, 2021 was $9,585 compared to $11,046 for the six-month period ended September 26, 2020. Our effective income tax rate for the six-month period ended October 2, 2021 was 22.5% compared to 20.4% for the six-month period ended September 26, 2020. The effective income tax rate for the six-month period ended October 2, 2021 of 22.5% includes $2,231 of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation and $60 of other items offset by the establishment of a $1,853 valuation allowance for capital loss carryforwards we don’t expect to recognize. The effective income tax rate without these benefits and other items for the six-month period ended October 2, 2021 would have been 23.6%. The effective income tax rate for the six-month period ended September 26, 2020 of 20.4% included $679 of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation. The effective income tax rate without these benefits and other items for the six-month period ended September 26, 2020 would have been 21.6%.

11. Reportable Segments

The Company operates through operating segments for which separate financial information is available, and for which operating results are evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker in determining resource allocation and assessing performance. Those operating segments are aggregated as reportable segments as they have similar economic characteristics, including nature of the products and production processes, distribution patterns and classes of customers.

The Company has 4 reportable business segments, Plain Bearings, Roller Bearings, Ball Bearings and Engineered Products, which are described below.

Plain Bearings. Plain bearings are produced with either self-lubricating or metal-to-metal designs and consists of several sub-classes, including rod end bearings, spherical plain bearings and journal bearings. Unlike ball bearings, which are used in high-speed rotational applications, plain bearings are primarily used to rectify inevitable misalignments in various mechanical components.

Roller Bearings. Roller bearings are anti-friction bearings that use rollers instead of balls. The Company manufactures four basic types of roller bearings: heavy-duty needle roller bearings with inner rings, tapered roller bearings, track rollers and aircraft roller bearings.

Ball Bearings. The Company manufactures four basic types of ball bearings: high precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section and commercial ball bearings, which are used in high-speed rotational applications.

Engineered Products. Engineered Products consists of highly engineered hydraulics, fasteners, collets and precision components used in aerospace, marine and industrial applications.

Segment performance is evaluated based on segment net sales and gross margin. Items not allocated to segment operating income include corporate administrative expenses and certain other amounts.

All intersegment sales are eliminated in consolidation.

12. Subsequent Events

On November 1, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Dodge for approximately $2,900,000, net of cash acquired and subject to certain adjustments. In the acquisition, the Company purchased 100% of the capital stock of certain entities, including Dodge Mechanical Power Transmission Company Inc., and certain other assets relating to ABB’s mechanical power transmission business.

With headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina, Dodge is a leading manufacturer of mounted bearings and mechanical products with market-leading brand recognition. Dodge manufactures a complete line of mounted bearings, enclosed gearing and power transmission components across a diverse set of industrial end markets. Dodge primarily operates across the construction and mining aftermarket, and the food & beverage, warehousing and general machinery verticals, with sales predominately in the Americas.

When the Company entered into the Dodge acquisition agreement in July 2021, its obligation to pay the purchase price was supported by a $2,800,000 bridge financing commitment, which was replaced prior to the closing of the acquisition by the equity offerings described in Note 5 above and the debt financings described below. The remainder of the purchase price was funded with cash on hand.

On October 7, 2021, Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. (“RBCA”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of our top holding company RBC Bearings Incorporated, issued $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.375% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes were offered and sold only to “qualified institutional buyers” in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act, and outside the United States to persons other than “U.S. persons” in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

On November 1, 2021 RBC Bearings and RBCA entered into a Credit Agreement (the “New Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo, as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, Swingline Lender and Letter of Credit Issuer and the other lenders party thereto, and terminated the 2015 Credit Agreement. The New Credit Agreement provides the Company with (a) a $1,300,000 term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”), which was used to fund a portion of the cash purchase price for the acquisition of Dodge and to pay related fees and expenses, and (b) a $500,000 revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and together with the Term Loan Facility, the “Facilities”), approximately $3,550 of which is being utilized to provide letters of credit to secure the Company’s obligations relating to certain insurance programs, leaving the Company with the ability to borrow up to an additional $496,450 under the Revolving Credit Facility as of November 1, 2021. Amounts outstanding under the Facilities generally bear interest at either, at RBCA’s option, (a) a base rate determined by reference to the higher of (i) Wells Fargo’s prime lending rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 1/2 of 1.00% and (iii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00% or (b) the LIBOR rate plus a specified margin, depending on the type of borrowing being made. The applicable margin is based on the Company’s consolidated ratio of total net debt to consolidated EBITDA from time to time. Currently, the Company’s margin is 0.75% for base rate loans and 1.75% for LIBOR rate loans. The Facilities are subject to a “LIBOR” floor of 0.00% and contain “hard-wired” LIBOR replacement provisions as set forth in the New Credit Agreement. The Term Loan Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility will mature on November 2, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”). The Company can elect to prepay some or all of the outstanding balance from time to time without penalty. Commencing one full fiscal quarter after the execution of the New Credit Agreement, the Term Loan Facility will amortize in quarterly installments as set forth below with the balance payable on the Maturity Date unless otherwise extended in accordance with the terms of the Term Loan Facility:

At November 1, 2021, the Company had $1,300,000 outstanding under the Term Loan Facility and $0 had been drawn down from the Revolving Credit Facility.

The New Credit Agreement requires the Company to comply with various covenants, including the following financial covenants beginning with the test period ending December 31, 2021: (a) a maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio of 5.50:1.00, which maximum Total Net Leverage Ratio shall decrease during certain subsequent test periods as set forth in the New Credit Agreement (provided that, no more than once during the term of the Facilities, such maximum ratio applicable at such time may be increased by the Borrower by 0.50:1.00 for a period of twelve (12) months after the consummation of a material acquisition), and (b) a minimum Interest Coverage Ratio of 2.00:1.00.

The New Credit Agreement allows the Company to, among other things, make distributions to shareholders, repurchase its stock, incur other debt or liens, or acquire or dispose of assets provided that the Company complies with certain requirements and limitations of the New Credit Agreement.

The Company is currently performing procedures to determine the Dodge purchase price allocation and estimating the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the Dodge acquisition. The initial fair value estimates will be recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.

Acquisition and financing costs incurred in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 totaled $80,762. Of this amount, (a) $47,121 was recorded as a reduction of additional paid in capital on the consolidated balance sheets in connection with the common stock and MCPS offerings, (b) $22,294 was recorded as deferred financing fees associated with a bridge loan financing commitment obtained in connection with the Dodge acquisition and included within prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets, of which, $15,470 was amortized during the quarter and included within interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations, (c) $9,913 was recorded as deferred financing fees associated with the permanent financing for the Dodge acquisition and included within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, and (d) $1,433 was recorded as period expenses and included within other, net within the consolidated statements of operations.

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

Cautionary Statement as to Forward-Looking Information

The objective of the discussion and analysis is to provide material information relevant to an assessment of the financial condition and results of operations of the registrant including an evaluation of the amounts and certainty of cash flows from operations and from outside sources.

The information in this discussion contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects and plans and objectives of management are “forward-looking statements” as the term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that we make. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: (a) the bearing and engineered products industries are highly competitive, and this competition could reduce our profitability or limit our ability to grow; (b) the loss of a major customer, or a material adverse change in a major customer’s business, could result in a material reduction in our revenues, cash flows and profitability; (c) our results have been and are likely to continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; (d) weakness in any of the industries in which our customers operate, as well as the cyclical nature of our customers’ businesses generally, could materially reduce our revenues, cash flows and profitability; (e) future reductions or changes in U.S. government spending could negatively affect our business; (f) fluctuating supply and costs of subcomponents, raw materials and energy resources, or the imposition of import tariffs, could materially reduce our revenues, cash flows and profitability; (g) our results could be impacted by governmental trade policies and tariffs relating to our supplies imported from foreign vendors or our finished goods exported to other countries; (h) our products are subject to certain approvals and government regulations and the loss of such approvals, or our failure to comply with such regulations, could materially reduce our revenues, cash flows and profitability; (i) the retirement of commercial aircraft could reduce our revenues, cash flows and profitability; (j) work stoppages and other labor problems could materially reduce our ability to operate our business; (k) unexpected equipment failures, catastrophic events or capacity constraints could increase our costs and reduce our sales due to production curtailments or shutdowns; (l) we may not be able to continue to make the acquisitions necessary for us to realize our growth strategy; (m) businesses that we have acquired (such as Dodge) or that we may acquire in the future may have liabilities that are not known to us; (n) goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles comprise a significant portion of our total assets, and if we determine that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles have become impaired in the future, our results of operations and financial condition in such years may be materially and adversely affected; (o) we depend heavily on our senior management and other key personnel, the loss of whom could materially affect our financial performance and prospects; (p) our international operations are subject to risks inherent in such activities; (q) currency translation risks may have a material impact on our results of operations; (r) we are subject to changes in legislative, regulatory and legal developments involving income and other taxes; (s) we may be required to make significant future contributions to our pension plan; (t) we may incur material losses for product liability and recall-related claims; (u) environmental and health and safety laws and regulations impose substantial costs and limitations on our operations, and environmental compliance may be more costly than we expect; (v) our intellectual property and proprietary information are valuable, and any inability to protect them could adversely affect our business and results of operations; in addition, we may be subject to infringement claims by third parties; (w) cancellation of orders in our backlog could negatively impact our revenues, cash flows and profitability; (x) if we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud; (y) litigation could adversely affect our financial condition; (z) changes in accounting standards or changes in the interpretations of existing standards could affect our financial results; (aa) risks associated with utilizing information technology systems could adversely affect our operations; (bb) our quarterly performance can be affected by the timing of government product inspections and approvals; (cc) we may not be able to efficiently integrate Dodge into our operations; and (dd) we may fail to realize some or all of the anticipated benefits of the Dodge acquisition or those benefits may take longer to realize than expected; (ee) we incurred substantial debt in order to complete the Dodge acquisition, which could constrain our business and exposes us to the risk of defaults under our debt instruments; and (ff) increases in interest rates would increase the cost of servicing Term Loan Facility and could reduce our profitability. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties is contained in our periodic filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 3, 2021. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments we may make. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statement. The following section is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information, including our financial statements and the notes thereto, which appears elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

Overview

We are a well-known international manufacturer and maker of highly engineered precision bearings and components. Our precision solutions are integral to the manufacture and operation of most machines and mechanical systems, reduce wear to moving parts, facilitate proper power transmission, and reduce damage and energy loss caused by friction. While we manufacture products in all major bearings categories, we focus primarily on the higher end of the bearing and engineered component markets where we believe our value-added manufacturing and engineering capabilities enable us to differentiate ourselves from our competitors and enhance profitability. We believe our unique expertise has enabled us to garner leading positions in many of the product markets in which we primarily compete. With 42 facilities in 7 countries, of which 30 are manufacturing facilities, we have been able to significantly broaden our end markets, products, customer base and geographic reach. We currently operate under four reportable business segments: Plain Bearings, Roller Bearings, Ball Bearings, and Engineered Products. The following further describes these reportable segments:

Plain Bearings. Plain bearings are produced with either self-lubricating or metal-to-metal designs and consists of several sub-classes, including rod end bearings, spherical plain bearings and journal bearings. Unlike ball bearings, which are used in high-speed rotational applications, plain bearings are primarily used to rectify inevitable misalignments in various mechanical components.

Roller Bearings. Roller bearings are anti-friction bearings that use rollers instead of balls. We manufacture four basic types of roller bearings: heavy-duty needle roller bearings with inner rings, tapered roller bearings, track rollers and aircraft roller bearings.

Ball Bearings. We manufacture four basic types of ball bearings: high precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section and commercial ball bearings, which are used in high-speed rotational applications.

Engineered Products. Engineered Products consist of highly engineered hydraulics, fasteners, collets, tool holders and precision components used in aerospace, marine and industrial applications.

Purchasers of bearings and engineered products include industrial equipment and machinery manufacturers, producers of commercial and military aerospace equipment, agricultural machinery manufacturers, construction, energy, mining and specialized equipment manufacturers, and marine products, automotive and commercial truck manufacturers. The markets for our products are cyclical, and we have endeavored to mitigate this cyclicality by entering into sole-source relationships and long-term purchase agreements, through diversification across multiple market segments within the aerospace and industrial segments, by increasing sales to the aftermarket, and by focusing on developing highly customized solutions.

Currently, our strategy is built around maintaining our role as a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered bearings and components through the following efforts:

Outlook

Our net sales for the three-month period ended October 2, 2021 increased 10.0% compared to the same period last fiscal year. The increase in net sales was a result of a 31.1% increase in our industrial markets offset by a 4.4% decrease in our aerospace markets. The increase in industrial sales was driven by increases in the mining, energy, marine and general industrial markets. The decrease in aerospace sales was experienced primarily in our commercial OEM markets. Our backlog, as of October 2, 2021, was $456.7 million compared to $394.8 million as of April 3, 2021.

Our sales to industrial markets experienced growth of 31.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared to the same three-month period last year. This continued the growth we experienced in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Sales to industrial markets were up 31.0% as compared to the same six-month period last year. We have experienced growth across most of our industrial products both to OEM and distribution customers. The general economic environment, both domestic and international, has led to sustained strength in our industrial order book which we expect to continue through the remainder of fiscal 2022.

The COVID-19 health crisis continues to impact our commercial aerospace sales in fiscal 2022 as a result of build rate changes within the industry. The commercial aerospace OEM market and aftermarket have been impacted by reduced air travel and changes in production rates but are expected to improve in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.

On November 1, 2021, subsequent to the end of the quarter, RBC completed the acquisition of Dodge. The results of this business will be reflected in our results starting in the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Dodge operates in the industrial market, with a significant amount of their sales directed to customers in industrial distribution. Including the positive impact of this acquisition, the Company expects net sales to be approximately $245.0 million to $255.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.

We experienced strong cash flow generation during the second quarter of fiscal 2022 (as discussed in the section “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below). With the addition of Dodge, we expect this trend to continue throughout the fiscal year as customer demand continues to be significant. We believe that operating cash flows and available credit under the Revolving Credit Facility and Foreign Revolver will provide adequate resources to fund internal growth initiatives for the foreseeable future, including at least the next 12 months. For further discussion regarding the funding of the Dodge acquisition, refer to Part I, Item 1 – Notes 5 and 12. As of October 2, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,348.6 million of which approximately $9.6 million was cash held by our foreign operations. As discussed within Part I, Item 1 – Note 12, approximately $1,100.0 million of this was used for the acquisition of Dodge on November 1, 2021.

Results of Operations

(dollars in millions)

Our net sales for the three-month period ended October 2, 2021 increased 10.0% compared to the same period last fiscal year. The increase in net sales was a result of a 31.1% increase in our industrial markets partially offset by a 4.4% decrease in our aerospace markets. The increase in industrial sales was driven by the mining, energy, marine and general industrial markets. The decrease in aerospace sales was primarily due to the commercial OEM markets, which decreased by 7.7% as compared to the same three-month period last year.

Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was $6.9 million compared to $20.4 million for the same period last year. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was affected by approximately $13.0 million of after-tax costs associated with the acquisition of Dodge, $1.5 million of after-tax restructuring costs primarily associated with consolidation efforts at one of our domestic manufacturing facilities, and $2.0 million of discrete tax expense primarily associated with establishing a valuation allowance on a prior loss carryforward. These costs were partially offset by $0.1 million of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 was affected by $2.8 million of after-tax restructuring costs and related items primarily associated with the consolidation of two manufacturing facilities, and $0.1 million of losses on foreign exchange partially offset by $0.4 million of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation and $0.1 million of other discrete tax benefits.

Net sales increased $14.3 million, or 4.7% for the six-month period ended October 2, 2021 over the same period last year. The increase in net sales was mainly the result of a 31.0% increase in industrial sales partially offset by an 11.8% decrease in aerospace sales. The increase in industrial sales was primarily due to mining, energy, and general industrial markets. The decrease in aerospace sales was realized in both our commercial and defense markets over the six-month period.

Net income for the six months ended October 2, 2021 was $32.9 million compared to $43.1 million for the same period last year. Net income for the six-month period in fiscal 2022 was affected by approximately $13.0 million of after-tax costs associated with the acquisition of Dodge, $2.0 million of after-tax restructuring costs, and $2.0 million of discrete tax expense primarily associated with establishing a valuation allowance on a prior loss carryforward. These costs were partially offset by $2.2 million of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation and $0.2 million of other discrete tax benefits. Net income of $43.1 million in fiscal 2021 was affected by $3.7 million of after-tax restructuring costs and related items, and $0.2 million of losses on foreign exchange partially offset by $0.7 million of tax benefits associated with share-based compensation, and $0.1 million of other discrete tax benefits.

Gross Margin

Gross margin was 38.8% of net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 compared to 38.7% for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Gross margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was impacted by approximately $0.9 million of restructuring costs associated with consolidation efforts at one of our domestic facilities. Gross margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 included $2.0 million in inventory rationalization costs associated with the consolidation of two manufacturing facilities.