| Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Adient is a global leader in the automotive seating supplier industry and maintains relationships with the largest global automotive original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. Adient's proprietary technologies extend into virtually every area of automotive seating solutions, including complete seating systems, frames, mechanisms, foam, head restraints, armrests and trim covers. Adient is an independent seat supplier with global scale and the capability to design, develop, engineer, manufacture, and deliver complete seat systems and components in every major automotive producing region in the world. Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements of Adient have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Principles of Consolidation Adient consolidates its wholly-owned subsidiaries and those entities in which it has a controlling interest. Investments in partially-owned affiliates are accounted for by the equity method when Adient does not have a controlling interest but is assessed to have significant influence on their operations. Certain figures for comparative periods were reclassified to conform to current period presentation. Consolidated VIEs Based upon the criteria set forth in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, "Consolidation," Adient has determined that it was the primary beneficiary in two variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for the reporting periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as Adient absorbs significant economics of the entities and has the power to direct the activities that are considered most significant to the entities. The two VIEs manufacture seating products in North America for the automotive industry. Adient funds the entities' short-term liquidity needs through revolving credit facilities and has the power to direct the activities that are considered most significant to the entities through its key customer supply relationships. The carrying amounts and classification of assets (none of which are restricted) and liabilities included in Adient's consolidated statements of financial position for the consolidated VIEs are as follows: September 30, (in millions) 2024 2023 Current assets $ 285 $ 265 Noncurrent assets 98 121 Total assets $ 383 $ 386 Current liabilities $ 241 $ 228 Noncurrent liabilities 12 13 Total liabilities $ 253 $ 241 Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The consolidated financial statements reflect management's estimates as of the reporting date. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable approximate their carrying values. See Note 10, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and Note 11, “Fair Value Measurements,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for fair value of financial instruments, including derivative instruments and hedging activities. Cash and Cash Equivalents Adient considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash is managed by legal entity, with cash pooling agreements in place for all participating entities on a global basis, as applicable. Receivables Receivables consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers and revenues that have been recognized for accounting purposes but not yet billed to customers. Adient extends credit to customers in the normal course of business and maintains allowances resulting from the inability or unwillingness of customers to make required payments. The allowances are established based on historical data along with Adient’s assessment of expected credit losses that reflects current and forecasted industry and economic conditions, in accordance with ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. Adient enters into supply chain financing programs in certain domestic and foreign jurisdictions to either sell or discount accounts receivable without recourse to third-party institutions. Sales or discounts of accounts receivable are reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable on the consolidated statements of financial position and the proceeds are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. As of both September 30, 2024 and 2023, $170 million was funded under these programs. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs. Pre-Production Costs Related to Long-Term Supply Arrangements Adient's policy for engineering, research and development, and other design and development costs related to products that will be sold under long-term supply arrangements requires such costs to be expensed as incurred or capitalized if reimbursement from the customer is contractually assured. Income related to recovery of these costs is recorded within selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income. At September 30, 2024 and 2023, Adient recorded within the consolidated statements of financial position $310 million and $274 million, respectively, of engineering and research and development costs for which customer reimbursement is contractually assured. The reimbursable costs are recorded in other current assets if reimbursement will occur in less than one year and in other noncurrent assets if reimbursement will occur beyond one year. At September 30, 2024, Adient had $108 million and $202 million of reimbursable costs recorded in current and noncurrent assets, respectively. At September 30, 2023, Adient had $104 million and $170 million of reimbursable costs recorded in current and noncurrent assets, respectively. Costs for molds, dies and other tools used to make products that will be sold under long-term supply arrangements are capitalized within property, plant and equipment if Adient has title to the assets or has the non-cancelable right to use the assets during the term of the supply arrangement. Capitalized items, if specifically designed for a supply arrangement, are amortized over the term of the arrangement; otherwise, amounts are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the assets. At September 30, 2024 and 2023, approximately $50 million and $53 million, respectively, of costs for molds, dies and other tools were capitalized within property, plant and equipment which represented assets to which Adient had title. In addition, at September 30, 2024, Adient recorded within the consolidated statements of financial position in other current and noncurrent assets $156 million and $25 million, respectively, of costs for molds, dies and other tools for which customer reimbursement is contractually assured. At September 30, 2023, Adient recorded within the consolidated statements of financial position in other current and noncurrent assets $151 million and $11 million, respectively, of costs for molds, dies and other tools for which customer reimbursement is contractually assured. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes. The estimated useful lives range from 3 to 40 years for buildings and improvements and from 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Leases Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement dates. ROU assets also include payments made in advance and exclude lease incentives. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that such options are to be exercised. Adient uses its incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest it would pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term to the lease in a similar economic environment, for discounting lease consideration as most lease agreements do not provide an implicit rate. Refer to Note 8, “Leases” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for more information regarding Adient’s leases. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill reflects the cost of an acquisition in excess of the fair values assigned to identifiable net assets acquired. Adient reviews goodwill for impairment during the fourth fiscal quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset might be impaired. Adient performs impairment reviews for its reporting units, which have been determined to be Adient's reportable segments using a fair value method based on management's judgments and assumptions or third-party valuations. The fair value of a reporting unit refers to the price that would be received to sell the unit as a whole in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In estimating the fair value, Adient primarily uses an income approach utilizing discounted cash flow analyses. Adient also uses a market approach utilizing published multiples of earnings of comparable entities with similar operational and economic characteristics to further support the fair value estimates. The inputs utilized in the analyses are classified as Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy as defined in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement.” The estimated fair value is then compared with the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including recorded goodwill. An impairment is recorded to the extent the estimated fair value is below the carrying amount of the reporting unit. No goodwill impairment has been recorded in fiscal 2024, 2023 or 2022. As a result of macroeconomic factors impacting Adient and the automotive industry, a heightened risk of impairment exists for the EMEA reporting unit as the difference between its fair value and carrying value is less than 10% as of September 30, 2024. The decrease in EMEA’s fair value is driven by lower forecasted vehicle volumes from weakening consumer demand, slower consumer adoption of electric vehicles, overcapacity in the industry resulting in pricing pressure, intensifying competition from Chinese imports and lower exports to China from EMEA as domestic brands expand in China. As a result of the heightened risk of impairment, Adient will continuously assess the changing macroeconomic conditions in EMEA including the outlook for consumer demand for vehicles and other factors impacting the region, along with the need for further restructuring actions, all of which impact Adient’s ability to achieve its projected long-term operating performance. Refer to Note 6, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are subject to impairment testing if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Adient reviews long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment, operating lease ROU assets and other intangible assets with definite lives, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset's carrying amount may not be recoverable. Adient conducts its long-lived asset impairment analyses in accordance with ASC 360-10-15, “Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” ASC 360-10-15 requires Adient to group assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and evaluate the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows. If the undiscounted cash flows do not indicate the carrying amount of the asset is recoverable, an impairment charge is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value based on discounted cash flow analysis or appraisals. Impairment of Investments in Partially-Owned Affiliates Adient monitors its investments in partially-owned affiliates for indicators of other-than-temporary declines in value on an ongoing basis. If Adient determines that an other-than-temporary decline in value has occurred, it recognizes an impairment loss, which is measured as the difference between the recorded book value and the fair value of the investment. Fair value is generally determined using an income approach based on discounted cash flows or negotiated transaction values. Refer to Note 18, “Nonconsolidated Partially-Owned Affiliates,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for more information on Adient’s partially-owned affiliates. Revenue Recognition Adient provides production and service parts to its customers under awarded multi-year programs. The duration of a program is generally consistent with the life cycle of a vehicle, however, an awarded program does not reach the level of a performance obligation until Adient receives either a purchase order and/or a materials release from the customer for a specific number of parts at a specified price, at which point an enforceable contract exists. Sales revenue is recognized at the point in time when parts are shipped and control has transferred to the customer, at which point an enforceable right to payment exists. Contracts may provide for annual price reductions over the production life of the awarded program, and prices are adjusted on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in product content/cost and other commercial factors. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration that Adient expects to be entitled to in exchange for such products based on purchase orders, annual price reductions and ongoing price adjustments. Refer to Note 2, “Revenue Recognition,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for information on Adient's revenue recognition. Customers Essentially all of Adient’s sales are to the automotive industry. Volkswagen Group comprised 13% and 11% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily within the EMEA segment. Ford Motor Company comprised 12% and 11% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, across all segments. Stellantis N.V. comprised 10% and 12% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively, primarily within the Americas segment. Research and Development Costs Expenditures for research activities relating to product development and improvement (other than those expenditures that are contractually guaranteed for reimbursement from the customer) are charged against income as incurred and included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income. Such expenditures for the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were $372 million, $362 million and $322 million, respectively. A portion of these costs associated with these activities are reimbursed by customers in the amounts of $280 million, $250 million and $194 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Government Assistance Adient periodically receives government incentives in the forms of cash grants which are based on making qualifying capital investments in property, plant and equipment. Such assistance is initially recorded as a reduction to property, plant and equipment. Once in use, the balance is systematically recognized in the statements of income as the asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. Adient also periodically receives government assistance for creating new job opportunities and maintaining a certain number of employees. Such employment-related incentives are normally deferred as current or noncurrent liabilities as appropriate. These benefits are recognized in the statements of income as a reduction of expense when Adient has met or is expected to meet all related contractual obligations. The impact of government assistance received by Adient and related balances for all periods presented were immaterial. Foreign Currency Translation Adient's international operations, in general, use the respective local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of international entities have been translated at period-end exchange rates, and income and expenses have been translated using average exchange rates for the period. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies are adjusted to reflect period-end exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are accumulated as a component of AOCI. The aggregate transaction gains (losses) included in net income for the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were $(3) million, $4 million and $6 million, respectively. Derivative Financial Instruments The fair values of all derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statements of financial position. The change in a derivative's fair value is recorded each period in current earnings or accumulated other comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and if so, the type of hedge transaction. Refer to Note 10, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and Note 11, “Fair Value Measurements,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for disclosure of Adient's derivative instruments and hedging activities. Restructuring Costs Adient recognizes restructuring costs that are probable and reasonably estimable related to separation programs that have been approved by and are committed to by management. In these situations, the affected employees are identified and it is unlikely that actions required to complete the separation plan will change significantly. Costs associated with benefits that are contingent on the employee continuing to provide services are recorded over the required service period. All other costs associated with restructuring activities are expensed as incurred. Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation is initially measured at the fair value of the awards on the grant date and is recognized in the financial statements over the period the employees are required to provide services in exchange for the awards. The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the number of units granted and the stock price on the grant date. The fair value of performance-based share unit, or PSU, awards is based on the stock price at the grant date and the assessed probability of meeting future performance targets. The fair value of cash settled awards are recalculated at the end of each reporting period and the liability and expense are adjusted based on the new fair value. Refer to Note 12, “Stock-Based Compensation,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for Adient's stock based compensation disclosures. Pension and Postretirement Benefits Adient utilizes a mark-to-market approach for recognizing pension and postretirement benefit expenses, including measuring the market related value of plan assets at fair value and recognizing actuarial gains and losses in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or at the date of a remeasurement event. Refer to Note 14, “Retirement Plans,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for disclosure of Adient's pension and postretirement benefit plans. Income Taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and other loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Adient records a valuation allowance that primarily represents operating and other loss carryforwards for which realization is uncertain. Management judgment is required in determining Adient's provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation allowance recorded against Adient's net deferred tax assets. Adient reviews the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or combined group recording the net deferred tax asset are considered, along with any other positive or negative evidence. Since future financial results may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to Adient's valuation allowances may be necessary. Adient is subject to income taxes in Ireland, the U.S. and other non-U.S. jurisdictions. Judgment is required in determining its worldwide provision for income taxes and recording the related assets and liabilities. In the ordinary course of Adient's business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Adient's income tax returns for various fiscal years remain under audit by the respective tax authorities. Although the outcome of tax audits is always uncertain, management believes that it has appropriate support for the positions taken on its tax returns and that its annual tax provisions included amounts sufficient to pay assessments, if any, which may be proposed by the taxing authorities. Nonetheless, the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year. Adient does not generally provide for additional income taxes which would become payable upon repatriation of undistributed earnings of wholly owned foreign subsidiaries. Adient's intent is for such earnings to be reinvested by the subsidiaries or to be repatriated only when it would be tax efficient. Refer to Note 16, “Income Taxes,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for Adient's income tax disclosures. Earnings Per Share The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share: Year Ended (in millions, except per share data) 2024 2023 2022 Numerator: Net income (loss) attributable to Adient $ 18 $ 205 $ (120) Denominator: Shares outstanding 89.5 94.5 94.8 Effect of dilutive securities 0.6 0.9 — Diluted shares 90.1 95.4 94.8 Earnings per share: Basic $ 0.20 $ 2.17 $ (1.27) Diluted $ 0.20 $ 2.15 $ (1.27) The effect of common stock equivalents which would have been anti-dilutive was excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2024 and 2023 and was immaterial. Potentially dilutive securities whose effect would have been antidilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2022 which is a result of being in a loss position. New Accounting Pronouncements Standards Adopted During Fiscal 2024 On October 1, 2023, Adient adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASU”) 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations , which requires disclosures of key terms of Adient's material supplier finance program. Refer to Note 9, "Debt and Financing Arrangements," of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. Standards Effective After Fiscal 2024 Adient has considered the new standards that are summarized below, each to be effective after fiscal 2024: Standard to be Adopted Description Date Effective ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures The ASU requires additional disclosures on significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss (collectively referred to as the “significant expense principle”). The ASU also requires additional disclosures of an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. October 1, 2024 ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures The ASU requires disclosure of additional details about the reporting entity's reconciliation of the effective tax rate to the statutory rate for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. The ASU also requires further disaggregation of income tax amounts paid by federal, state and foreign, as well as by material jurisdiction. October 1, 2025 SEC Climate Disclosure Rules In March 2024, the SEC adopted the final rule surrounding disclosures of the impacts and risks of climate-related matters that have a material impact on Adient's operations and consolidated financial statements. These disclosures would be required in annual reports and registration statements and would discuss Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions along with other climate-related information such as severe weather events and other natural conditions. In April 2024, the SEC voluntarily stayed the climate disclosure rules pending judicial review. Adient is monitoring the outcome and evaluating the impact of these rules on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. October 1, 2025 (under final rules which are now stayed) ASU 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive The ASU requires disclosures of specified information about certain costs and expenses in the notes to financial statements at each interim and annual reporting period, including: the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, and a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively. It also requires disclosures of the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, an entity’s definition of selling expenses. October 1, 2027 |
