UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2023
or
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☐ | 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: 001-14063
JABIL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 38-1886260 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
10800 Roosevelt Boulevard North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(727) 577-9749
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share | JBL | New York Stock Exchange |
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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of January 2, 2024, there were 127,545,611 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX
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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. | Financial Statements |
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except for share data)
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| November 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | | August 31, 2023 |
ASSETS | | | |
Current assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,550 | | | $ | 1,804 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 3,693 | | | 3,647 | |
Contract assets | 1,090 | | | 1,035 | |
Inventories, net of reserve for excess and obsolete inventory | 5,124 | | | 5,206 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,235 | | | 1,109 | |
Assets held for sale | 1,962 | | | 1,929 | |
Total current assets | 14,654 | | | 14,730 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,612 as of November 30, 2023 and $4,512 as of August 31, 2023 | 3,134 | | | 3,137 | |
Operating lease right-of-use asset | 354 | | | 367 | |
Goodwill | 661 | | | 621 | |
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 177 | | | 142 | |
Deferred income taxes | 155 | | | 159 | |
Other assets | 279 | | | 268 | |
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Total assets | $ | 19,414 | | | $ | 19,424 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | |
Current installments of notes payable and long-term debt | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Accounts payable | 5,630 | | | 5,679 | |
Accrued expenses | 5,840 | | | 5,515 | |
Current operating lease liabilities | 96 | | | 104 | |
Liabilities held for sale | 1,464 | | | 1,397 | |
Total current liabilities | 13,030 | | | 12,695 | |
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments | 2,876 | | | 2,875 | |
Other liabilities | 342 | | | 319 | |
Non-current operating lease liabilities | 269 | | | 269 | |
Income tax liabilities | 118 | | | 131 | |
Deferred income taxes | 243 | | | 268 | |
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Total liabilities | 16,878 | | | 16,557 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | |
Equity: | | | |
Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity: | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and no shares outstanding | — | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; 275,716,586 and 273,949,811 shares issued and 128,647,431 and 131,294,422 shares outstanding as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, respectively | — | | | — | |
Additional paid-in capital | 2,827 | | | 2,795 | |
Retained earnings | 4,595 | | | 4,412 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (6) | | | (17) | |
Treasury stock at cost, 147,069,155 and 142,655,389 shares as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, respectively | (4,881) | | | (4,324) | |
Total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity | 2,535 | | | 2,866 | |
Noncontrolling interests | 1 | | | 1 | |
Total equity | 2,536 | | | 2,867 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 19,414 | | | $ | 19,424 | |
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except for per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Net revenue | | | | | $ | 8,387 | | | $ | 9,635 | |
Cost of revenue | | | | | 7,612 | | | 8,892 | |
Gross profit | | | | | 775 | | | 743 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | | | 314 | | | 319 | |
Research and development | | | | | 10 | | | 9 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | | | 6 | | | 8 | |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | | | | | 127 | | | 45 | |
Costs from the divestiture of businesses | | | | | 15 | | | — | |
Operating income | | | | | 303 | | | 362 | |
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Other expense | | | | | 21 | | | 15 | |
Interest expense, net | | | | | 47 | | | 48 | |
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Income before income tax | | | | | 235 | | | 299 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | 41 | | | 76 | |
Net income | | | | | 194 | | | 223 | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax | | | | | — | | | — | |
Net income attributable to Jabil Inc. | | | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 223 | |
Earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.: | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | | | $ | 1.49 | | | $ | 1.65 | |
Diluted | | | | | $ | 1.47 | | | $ | 1.61 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding: | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | | | 129.6 | | | 134.8 | |
Diluted | | | | | 132.1 | | | 138.0 | |
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
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Net income | | | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 223 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | |
Change in foreign currency translation | | | | | — | | | 4 | |
Change in derivative instruments: | | | | | | | |
Change in fair value of derivatives | | | | | (3) | | | (25) | |
Adjustment for net losses realized and included in net income | | | | | 16 | | | 43 | |
Total change in derivative instruments | | | | | 13 | | | 18 | |
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Actuarial loss | | | | | (3) | | | (3) | |
Prior service credit | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Total other comprehensive income | | | | | 11 | | | 20 | |
Comprehensive income | | | | | $ | 205 | | | $ | 243 | |
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | | | — | | | — | |
Comprehensive income attributable to Jabil Inc. | | | | | $ | 205 | | | $ | 243 | |
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in millions)
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Total stockholders' equity, beginning balances | | | | | $ | 2,867 | | | $ | 2,452 | |
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Common stock: | | | | | — | | | — | |
Additional paid-in capital: | | | | | | | |
Beginning balances | | | | | 2,795 | | | 2,655 | |
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Treasury shares purchased | | | | | (13) | | | — | |
Recognition of stock-based compensation | | | | | 45 | | | 41 | |
Ending balances | | | | | 2,827 | | | 2,696 | |
Retained earnings: | | | | | | | |
Beginning balances | | | | | 4,412 | | | 3,638 | |
Declared dividends | | | | | (11) | | | (12) | |
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Net income attributable to Jabil Inc. | | | | | 194 | | | 223 | |
Ending balances | | | | | 4,595 | | | 3,849 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss: | | | | | | | |
Beginning balances | | | | | (17) | | | (42) | |
Total other comprehensive income | | | | | 11 | | | 20 | |
Ending balances | | | | | (6) | | | (22) | |
Treasury stock: | | | | | | | |
Beginning balances | | | | | (4,324) | | | (3,800) | |
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans | | | | | (67) | | | (33) | |
Treasury shares purchased | | | | | (487) | | | (161) | |
Excise taxes related to treasury shares purchased | | | | | (3) | | | — | |
Ending balances | | | | | (4,881) | | | (3,994) | |
Noncontrolling interests: | | | | | | | |
Beginning balances | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | | | — | | | — | |
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Ending balances | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Total stockholders' equity, ending balances | | | | | $ | 2,536 | | | $ | 2,530 | |
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
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| November 30, 2023 | | November 30, 2022 |
Cash flows provided by operating activities: | | | |
Net income | $ | 194 | | | $ | 223 | |
Depreciation, amortization, and other, net | 206 | | | 263 | |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of net assets acquired | 48 | | | (320) | |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | 448 | | | 166 | |
Cash flows used in investing activities: | | | |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (288) | | | (314) | |
Proceeds and advances from sale of property, plant and equipment | 13 | | | 150 | |
Cash paid for business and intangible asset acquisitions, net of cash | (59) | | | — | |
Proceeds from the divestiture of businesses | 258 | | | — | |
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Other, net | 1 | | | (12) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (75) | | | (176) | |
Cash flows used in financing activities: | | | |
Borrowings under debt agreements | 395 | | | 1,026 | |
Payments toward debt agreements | (436) | | | (1,061) | |
Payments to acquire treasury stock | (500) | | | (161) | |
Dividends paid to stockholders | (12) | | | (12) | |
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Treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock | (67) | | | (33) | |
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Net cash used in financing activities | (620) | | | (241) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (7) | | | (10) | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (254) | | | (261) | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 1,804 | | | 1,478 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 1,550 | | | $ | 1,217 | |
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the information set forth therein have been included. The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Jabil Inc. (the “Company”) for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023. Results for the three months ended November 30, 2023 are not necessarily an indication of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending August 31, 2024.
2. Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
The Company regularly sells designated pools of high credit quality trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs to unaffiliated financial institutions without recourse. As these accounts receivable are sold without recourse, the Company does not retain the associated risks following the transfer of such accounts receivable to the respective financial institutions.
As of November 30, 2023, the Company may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institutions may elect to purchase specific accounts receivable at any one time, at a discount, on an ongoing basis up to a: (i) maximum aggregate amount available of $2.3 billion under nine trade accounts receivable sale programs, (ii) maximum amount available of 100 million CHF under one trade accounts receivable sale program, and (iii) maximum amount available of 8.1 billion INR under one trade accounts receivable sale program. The trade accounts receivable sale programs either expire on various dates through 2028 or do not have expiration dates and may be terminated upon election of the Company or the unaffiliated financial institutions.
The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the trade accounts receivable sale programs. Servicing fees related to the trade accounts receivable sale programs recognized during the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities. In connection with the trade accounts receivable sale programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):
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Trade accounts receivable sold(1) | | | | | $ | 2,036 | | | $ | 3,528 | |
Cash proceeds received | | | | | $ | 2,025 | | | $ | 3,518 | |
Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(2) | | | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 10 | |
(1)Receivables sold are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
(2)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
3. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following (in millions):
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| November 30, 2023 | | August 31, 2023 |
Raw materials | $ | 4,733 | | | $ | 4,804 | |
Work in process | 241 | | | 217 | |
Finished goods | 205 | | | 243 | |
Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory | (55) | | | (58) | |
Inventories, net(1) | $ | 5,124 | | | $ | 5,206 | |
(1)Excludes $354 million and $559 million of inventories, net classified as held for sale as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, respectively. See Note 15 – “Business Acquisitions and Divestitures” for additional information.
4. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Notes payable and long-term debt outstanding as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023 are summarized below (in millions):
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3.950% Senior Notes | | Jan 12, 2028 | | 497 | | | 497 | |
3.600% Senior Notes | | Jan 15, 2030 | | 497 | | | 496 | |
3.000% Senior Notes | | Jan 15, 2031 | | 593 | | | 593 | |
1.700% Senior Notes | | Apr 15, 2026 | | 498 | | | 498 | |
4.250% Senior Notes | | May 15, 2027 | | 495 | | | 495 | |
5.450% Senior Notes | | Feb 1, 2029 | | 296 | | | 296 | |
Borrowings under credit facilities(1) | | Jan 22, 2025 and Jan 22, 2027 | | — | | | — | |
Borrowings under loans | | Jul 31, 2026 | | — | | | — | |
Total notes payable and long-term debt | | | | 2,876 | | | 2,875 | |
Less current installments of notes payable and long-term debt | | | | — | | | — | |
Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments | | | | $ | 2,876 | | | $ | 2,875 | |
(1)As of November 30, 2023, the Company has $3.8 billion in available unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities. The senior unsecured credit agreement dated as of January 22, 2020 and amended on February 10, 2023 (the “Credit Facility”) acts as the back-up facility for commercial paper outstanding, if any. The Company has a borrowing capacity of up to $3.2 billion under its commercial paper program.
Debt Covenants
Borrowings under the Company’s debt agreements are subject to various covenants that limit the Company’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness, sell assets, effect mergers and certain transactions, and effect certain transactions with subsidiaries and affiliates. In addition, the revolving credit facilities contain debt leverage and interest coverage covenants. The Company is also subject to certain covenants requiring the Company to offer to repurchase the 3.950%, 3.600%, 3.000%, 1.700%, 4.250% or 5.450% Senior Notes upon a change of control. As of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.
Fair Value
Refer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the estimated fair values of the Company’s notes payable and long-term debt.
5. Asset-Backed Securitization Program
Certain Jabil entities participating in the global asset-backed securitization program continuously sell designated pools of trade accounts receivable to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells certain of the receivables at a discount to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis. In addition, a foreign entity participating in the global
asset-backed securitization program sells certain receivables at a discount to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a daily basis.
The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under the global asset-backed securitization program. Servicing fees related to the global asset-backed securitization program recognized during the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.
The special purpose entity in the global asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain unsold receivables covering up to the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the domestic, or U.S., portion of the global asset-backed securitization program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of November 30, 2023.
The global asset-backed securitization program expires on November 25, 2024 and the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available at any one time is $600 million. As of November 30, 2023, the Company had no available liquidity under its global asset-backed securitization program.
In connection with the asset-backed securitization programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):
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Trade accounts receivable sold(1) | | | | | $ | 989 | | | $ | 1,066 | |
Cash proceeds received(2) | | | | | $ | 979 | | | $ | 1,058 | |
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Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(3) | | | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 8 | |
(1)Receivables sold are excluded from accounts receivable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
(2)The amounts primarily represent proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers.
(3)Recorded to other expense within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The global asset-backed securitization program requires compliance with several covenants including compliance with the interest ratio and debt to EBITDA ratio of the Credit Facility. As of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the global asset-backed securitization program.
6. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following (in millions):
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Inventory deposits | $ | 1,656 | | | $ | 1,839 | |
Contract liabilities(1) | 906 | | | 886 | |
Accrued compensation and employee benefits | 683 | | | 743 | |
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Other accrued expenses | 2,595 | | | 2,047 | |
Accrued expenses(2) | $ | 5,840 | | | $ | 5,515 | |
(1)Revenue recognized during the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022 that was included in the contract liability balance as of August 31, 2023 and 2022 was $161 million and $139 million, respectively.
(2)Excludes $304 million and $364 million of accrued expenses classified as held for sale as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, respectively. See Note 15 – “Business Acquisitions and Divestitures” for additional information.
7. Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The following table provides information about the net periodic benefit cost for all plans for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022 (in millions):
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Service cost(1) | | | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 4 | |
Interest cost(2) | | | | | 3 | | | 3 | |
Expected long-term return on plan assets(2) | | | | | (4) | | | (5) | |
Recognized actuarial gain(2) | | | | | (2) | | | (2) | |
Amortization of actuarial gain(2)(3) | | | | | (1) | | | (1) | |
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Amortization of prior service cost(2) | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Net periodic benefit cost | | | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | |
(1)Service cost is recognized in cost of revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2)Components are recognized in other expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3)Actuarial gains and losses are amortized using a corridor approach. The gain/loss corridor is equal to 10 percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. Gains and losses in excess of the corridor are generally amortized over the average future working lifetime of the plan participants.
8. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company’s financial performance and are referred to as market risks. The Company, where deemed appropriate, uses derivatives as risk management tools to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risks managed by the Company through the use of derivative instruments are foreign currency risk and interest rate risk.
Foreign Currency Risk Management
Forward contracts are put in place to manage the foreign currency risk associated with the anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses. A hedging relationship existed with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $153 million and $491 million as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, respectively. The related forward foreign exchange contracts have been designated as hedging instruments and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The forward foreign exchange contract transactions will effectively lock in the value of anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses against foreign currency fluctuations. The anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses being hedged are expected to occur between December 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024.
In addition to derivatives that are designated as hedging instruments and qualify for hedge accounting, the Company also enters into forward contracts to economically hedge transactional exposure associated with commitments arising from trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, fixed purchase obligations and intercompany transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective operating entity. The aggregate notional amount of these outstanding contracts as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, was $4.3 billion and $4.0 billion, respectively.
The gains and losses on cash flow hedges recognized in earnings due to amounts excluded from effectiveness testing were not material for all periods presented and are included as components of net revenue, cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense, which are the same line items in which the hedged items are recorded.
In addition, the Company has entered into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge a portion of its net investment in foreign currency denominated operations, which are designated as net investment hedges. The maturity dates and aggregate notional amount outstanding of net investment hedges are as follows (in millions):
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Maturity date | November 30, 2023 | | August 31, 2023 |
September 2023 | $ | — | | | $ | 34 | |
October 2023 | — | | | 96 | |
January 2024 | 97 | | | 96 | |
April 2024 | 104 | | | 68 | |
July 2024 | 174 | | | 102 | |
Total | $ | 375 | | | $ | 396 | |
The gains and losses on net investment hedges are included in change in foreign currency translation in OCI to offset the change in the carrying value of the net investment being hedged until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the hedged foreign operation. The amounts excluded from effectiveness testing were not material for all periods presented and are recognized in interest expense, net.
Refer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the fair values and classification of the Company’s derivative instruments.
The following table presents the net gains (losses) from forward contracts recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated (in millions):
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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815 | | Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Net Income | | | | | Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Income on Derivatives |
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Forward foreign exchange contracts(1) | | Cost of revenue | | | | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | (46) | |
(1)For the three months ended November 30, 2023, the Company recognized $38 million of foreign currency losses in cost of revenue, which are offset by the gains from the forward foreign exchange contracts. For the three months ended November 30, 2022, the Company recognized $49 million of foreign currency gains in cost of revenue, which are offset by the losses from the forward foreign exchange contracts.
Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company periodically enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s borrowings or anticipated debt issuances. As of November 30, 2023, there are no outstanding interest rate swaps.
9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, by component for the three months ended November 30, 2023 (in millions):
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Balance as of August 31, 2023 | $ | (59) | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | 14 | | | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | (14) | | | | | $ | (17) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 4 | | | (4) | | | (3) | | | | | — | | | — | | | | | (3) | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | — | | | — | | | 16 | | | | | (3) | | | 1 | | | | | 14 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss)(1) | 4 | | | (4) | | | 13 | | | | | (3) | | | 1 | | | | | 11 | |
Balance as of November 30, 2023 | $ | (55) | | | $ | (8) | | | $ | 27 | | | | | $ | 43 | | | $ | (13) | | | | | $ | (6) | |
(1)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial.
The following table sets forth the amounts reclassified from AOCI into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the associated financial statement line item, net of tax, for the periods indicated (in millions):
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Foreign exchange contracts | | Cost of revenue | | | | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 43 | |
Interest rate contracts | | Interest expense, net | | | | | | (1) | | | — | |
Actuarial gains | | (2) | | | | | | (3) | | | (3) | |
Prior service costs | | (2) | | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Total amounts reclassified from AOCI(3) | | | | | | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 41 | |
(1)The Company expects to reclassify $5 million into earnings during the next twelve months, which will primarily be classified as a component of cost of revenue.
(2)Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. Refer to Note 7 – “Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits” for additional information.
(3)Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022.
10. Stockholders’ Equity
The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expense as follows (in millions):
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Restricted stock units | | | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 38 | |
Employee stock purchase plan | | | | | 4 | | | 4 | |
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Total | | | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 42 | |
As of November 30, 2023, the shares available to be issued under the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan were 7,738,300.
Restricted Stock Units
Certain key employees have been granted time-based, performance-based and market-based restricted stock unit awards (“restricted stock units”). The time-based restricted stock units generally vest on a graded vesting schedule over three years. The performance-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 150%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The performance-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is based upon the Company’s cumulative adjusted core earnings per share during the performance period. The market-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 200%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The market-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is tied to the Company’s total shareholder return based on the Company’s stock performance in relation to the companies in the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Super Composite Technology Hardware and Equipment Index excluding the Company. During the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company awarded approximately 0.4 million and 0.9 million time-based restricted stock units, respectively, 0.1 million and 0.2 million performance-based restricted stock units, respectively, and 0.1 million and 0.2 million market-based restricted stock units, respectively.
The following represents the stock-based compensation information as of the period indicated (in millions):
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Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense – restricted stock units | $ | 82 | |
Remaining weighted-average period for restricted stock units expense | 1.5 years |
Common Stock Outstanding
The following represents the common stock outstanding for the periods indicated: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Common stock outstanding: | | | | | | | |
Beginning balances | | | | | 131,294,422 | | | 135,493,980 | |
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Vesting of restricted stock | | | | | 1,766,775 | | | 1,861,678 | |
Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans | | | | | (526,028) | | | (523,407) | |
Treasury shares purchased(1)(2) | | | | | (3,887,738) | | | (2,600,951) | |
Ending balances | | | | | 128,647,431 | | | 134,231,300 | |
(1)In July 2021, the Board of Directors approved an authorization for the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s common stock (the “2022 Share Repurchase Program”). As of February 28, 2023, 16.5 million shares had been repurchased for $1.0 billion and no authorization remained under the 2022 Share Repurchase Program.
(2)In September 2022, the Board of Directors approved an authorization for the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s common stock (the “2023 Share Repurchase Program”). As of August 31, 2023, 2.7 million shares had been repurchased for $224 million, excluding excise tax. In September 2023, the Board of Directors amended and increased the 2023 Share Repurchase Program to allow for the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of the Company’s common stock. As part of the 2023 Share Repurchase Program, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a bank in September 2023 to repurchase $500 million of the Company’s common stock. During the first quarter of 2024, the ASR transaction was completed, and 3.9 million shares were delivered under the ASR agreement at an average price of $128.61. The final number of shares delivered upon settlement of the ASR agreement was determined based on a discount to the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock during the term of the agreement. As of November 30, 2023, 3.9 million shares had been repurchased for $500 million, excluding excise tax, and $2.0 billion remains available under the 2023 Share Repurchase Program approved in September 2023.
11. Concentration of Risk and Segment Data
Concentration of Risk
Sales of the Company’s products are concentrated among specific customers. During the three months ended November 30, 2023, the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 44% of its net revenue and 76 customers accounted for approximately 90% of its net revenue. Sales to these customers were reported in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”) operating segments.
The Company procures components from a broad group of suppliers. Some of the products manufactured by the Company require one or more components that are available from only a single source.
Segment Data
Net revenue for the operating segments is attributed to the segment in which the service is performed. An operating segment’s performance is evaluated based on its pre-tax operating contribution, or segment income. Segment income is defined as net revenue less cost of revenue, segment selling, general and administrative expenses, segment research and development expenses and an allocation of corporate manufacturing expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses. Certain items are excluded from the calculation of segment income. Transactions between operating segments are generally recorded at amounts that approximate those at which we would transact with third parties. The following table sets forth operating segment information (in millions):
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EMS | | | | | $ | 165 | | | $ | 198 | |
DMS | | | | | 334 | | | 263 | |
Total segment income | | | | | $ | 499 | | | $ | 461 | |
Reconciling items: | | | | | | | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | | | (6) | | | (8) | |
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges | | | | | (46) | | | (42) | |
Restructuring, severance and related charges | | | | | (127) | | | (45) | |
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Costs from the divestiture of businesses | | | | | (15) | | | — | |
Other expense (net of periodic benefit cost) | | | | | (23) | | | (19) | |
Interest expense, net | | | | | (47) | | | (48) | |
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Income before income tax | | | | | $ | 235 | | | $ | 299 | |
The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by segment (in millions):
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Point in time | $ | 1,095 | | | $ | 2,014 | | | $ | 3,109 | | | $ | 1,538 | | | $ | 2,280 | | | $ | 3,818 | |
Over time | 2,497 | | | 2,781 | | | 5,278 | | | 3,008 | | | 2,809 | | | 5,817 | |
Total | $ | 3,592 | | | $ | 4,795 | | | $ | 8,387 | | | $ | 4,546 | | | $ | 5,089 | | | $ | 9,635 | |
The Company operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Sales to unaffiliated customers are based on the Company location that maintains the customer relationship and transacts the external sale. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, foreign source revenue expressed as a percentage of net revenue:
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Foreign source revenue | | | | | 86.4 | % | | 85.7 | % |
12. Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges
Following is a summary of the Company’s restructuring, severance and related charges (in millions):
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Employee severance and benefit costs | | | | | $ | 95 | | | $ | 40 | |
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Asset write-off costs | | | | | 22 | | | 1 | |
Other costs | | | | | 10 | | | 4 | |
Total restructuring, severance and related charges(1) | | | | | $ | 127 | | | $ | 45 | |
(1)Charges for the three months ended November 30, 2023, related to the 2024 Restructuring Plan and included $29 million recorded in the EMS segment, $79 million recorded in the DMS segment and $19 million of non-allocated charges. Charges for the three months ended November 30, 2022, related to headcount reduction to further optimize the Company’s business activities and included $4 million recorded in the EMS segment, $33 million recorded in the DMS segment and $8 million of non-allocated charges. Except for asset write-off costs, all restructuring, severance and related charges are cash costs.
2024 Restructuring Plan
On September 26, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan to (i) realign the Company’s cost base for stranded costs associated with the Company’s sale and realignment of its mobility business and (ii) optimize the Company’s global footprint. This action includes headcount reductions across our Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) cost base and capacity realignment (the “2024 Restructuring Plan”). The 2024 Restructuring Plan reflects the Company’s intention only and restructuring decisions, and the timing of such decisions, at certain locations, are still subject to consultation with the Company’s employees and their representatives.
The Company currently expects to recognize approximately $300 million in pre-tax restructuring and other related costs over the course of the Company’s 2024 fiscal year. This information will be subject to the finalization of timetables for the transition of functions, consultation with employees and their representatives as well as the statutory severance requirements of the jurisdictions impacted, and the amount and timing of the actual charges may vary due to a variety of factors. The Company’s estimates for the charges discussed above exclude any potential income tax effects.
The table below summarizes the Company’s liability activity, primarily associated with the 2024 Restructuring Plan (in millions):
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Balance as of August 31, 2023 | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Restructuring related charges | 95 | | | — | | | 22 | | | 10 | | | 127 | |
Asset write-off charge and other non-cash activity | — | | | — | | | (22) | | | (5) | | | (27) | |
Cash payments | (14) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (14) | |
Balance as of November 30, 2023 | $ | 81 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 86 | |
13. Income Taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate
The U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and the Company's effective income tax rate are as follows:
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U.S. federal statutory income tax rate | | | | | 21.0 | % | | 21.0 | % |
Effective income tax rate | | | | | 17.6 | % | | 25.6 | % |
The effective income tax rate differed for the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022, primarily due to: (i) a change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, driven in part by restructuring charges, (ii) a $19 million income tax benefit for the reversal of a non-U.S. unrecognized tax benefit due to audit closure for the three months ended November 30, 2023, and (iii) an $11 million income tax benefit for the reversal of a portion of the U.S. valuation allowance related to an acquisition for the three months ended November 30, 2023.
The effective income tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21.0% during the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, primarily due to: (i) the jurisdictional mix of earnings, (ii) losses in tax jurisdictions with existing valuation allowances, (iii) tax incentives granted to sites in China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, (iv) a $19 million income tax benefit associated with the reversal of a non-U.S. unrecognized tax benefit due to audit closure for the three months ended November 30, 2023, and (v) an $11 million income tax benefit for the reversal of a portion of the U.S. valuation allowance related to an acquisition for the three months ended November 30, 2023.
14. Earnings Per Share and Dividends
Earnings Per Share
The Company calculates its basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company’s diluted earnings per share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the effect of dilutive securities. The difference between the weighted average number of basic shares outstanding and the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding is primarily due to dilutive unvested restricted stock units.
Potential shares of common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when their effect would be antidilutive. Performance-based restricted stock units are considered dilutive when the related performance criteria have been met assuming the end of the reporting period represents the end of the performance period. All potential shares of common stock are antidilutive in periods of net loss. Potential shares of common stock not included in the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive or because the performance criterion was not met were as follows (in thousands):
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Restricted stock units | | | | | 654.4 | | | 365.9 | |
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Dividends
The following table sets forth cash dividends declared by the Company to common stockholders during the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022 (in millions, except for per share data):
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| Dividend Declaration Date | | Dividend per Share | | Total of Cash Dividends Declared | | Date of Record for Dividend Payment | | Dividend Cash Payment Date |
Fiscal Year 2024: | October 19, 2023 | | $ | 0.08 | | | $ | 11 | | | November 15, 2023 | | December 4, 2023 |
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Fiscal Year 2023: | October 20, 2022 | | $ | 0.08 | | | $ | 12 | | | November 15, 2022 | | December 2, 2022 |
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15. Business Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions
On November 1, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of ProcureAbility Inc. (“ProcureAbility”) for approximately $60 million in cash. ProcureAbility is a procurement services provider specializing in technology-enabled advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions.
The acquisition of ProcureAbility assets was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $86 million, including $40 million in intangible assets and $38 million in goodwill, and liabilities assumed of $25 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The allocation of the purchase price is considered preliminary pending final valuation for the Company. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities was recorded to goodwill and was fully allocated to the DMS segment. The majority of the goodwill is currently not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations were
included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on November 1, 2023. Pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition of ProcureAbility is not deemed to be significant.
Divestitures
The Company announced on September 26, 2023 that, through its indirect subsidiary, Jabil Circuit (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a Singapore private limited company (“Singapore Seller”), it agreed to sell to an affiliate of BYD Electronic (International) Co. Ltd., a Hong Kong limited liability company (“Purchaser” or “BYDE”), its product manufacturing business in Chengdu, including its supporting component manufacturing in Wuxi (the “Business”) for cash consideration of approximately $2.2 billion, subject to certain customary purchase price adjustments. On December 29, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), the Company completed the sale.
As of November 30, 2023, and August 31, 2023, the assets and liabilities of the Business were classified as held for sale and the carrying value is less than the estimated fair value less cost to sell and, thus, no adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group is necessary. For the three months ended November 30, 2023, depreciation and amortization expense for long-lived assets are not recorded while these assets are classified as held for sale. The divestiture did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations and the Company continued to report the operating results for the Business in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in the DMS segment until the Closing Date.
Following is a summary of the carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities that were classified as held for sale (in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Assets held for sale: | | | |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | $ | 315 | | | $ | 96 | |
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Inventories, net of reserve for excess and obsolete inventory | 354 | | | 559 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 153 | | | 220 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 812 | | | 724 | |
Operating lease right-of-use asset | 119 | | | 112 | |
Goodwill | 117 | | | 117 | |
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Deferred income taxes | 86 | | | 96 | |
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Accounts payable | $ | 992 | | | $ | 876 | |
Accrued expenses | 304 | | | 364 | |
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16. Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents the fair value of the Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of the periods indicated (in millions):
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Short-term investments | Level 1 | | $ | 25 | | | $ | 25 | |
Forward foreign exchange contracts: | | | | | |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8) | Level 2 | (1) | 10 | | | 4 | |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8) | Level 2 | (1) | 18 | | | 20 | |
Net investment hedges: | | | | | |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8) | Level 2 | (1) | 5 | | | 9 | |
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Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8) | Level 2 | (1) | $ | 5 | | | $ | 17 | |
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 8) | Level 2 | (1) | 17 | | | 64 | |
Net investment hedges: | | | | | |
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 8) | Level 2 | (1) | 3 | | | 1 | |
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(1)The Company’s forward foreign exchange contracts, including cash flow hedges and net investment hedges are measured on a recurring basis at fair value, based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings under credit facilities and under loans approximates fair value as interest rates on these instruments approximates current market rates.
Notes payable and long-term debt is carried at amortized cost; however, the Company estimates the fair values of notes payable and long-term debt for disclosure purposes. The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's notes payable and long-term debt, by hierarchy level as of the periods indicated (in millions):
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3.950% Senior Notes | | Level 2 | (1) | $ | 497 | | | $ | 469 | | | $ | 497 | | | $ | 468 | |
3.600% Senior Notes | | Level 2 | (1) | $ | 497 | | | $ | 444 | | | $ | 496 | | | $ | 448 | |
3.000% Senior Notes | | Level 2 | (1) | $ | 593 | | | $ | 505 | | | $ | 593 | | | $ | 502 | |
1.700% Senior Notes | | Level 2 | (1) | $ | 498 | | | $ | 459 | | | $ | 498 | | | $ | 452 | |
4.250% Senior Notes | | Level 2 | (1) | $ | 495 | | | $ | 481 | | | $ | 495 | | | $ | 478 | |
5.450% Senior Notes | | Level 2 | (1) | $ | 296 | | | $ | 298 | | | $ | 296 | | | $ | 297 | |
(1)The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data.
17. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
18. New Accounting Guidance
New accounting guidance adopted during the period did not have a material impact to the Company.
Recently issued accounting guidance is not applicable or did not have, or is not expected to have, a material impact to the Company.
JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve risks and uncertainties. Many of the forward-looking statements are located in Item 2 of this Form 10-Q under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “future,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “may,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and the Company’s actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Achievement of anticipated results is subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and inaccurate assumptions. Should these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. You should bear this in mind as you consider forward-looking statements, and you are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law or by the rules and regulations of the SEC. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part II, Item 1A to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Part 1, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2023 such as, unexpected costs or unexpected liabilities that may arise from the Mobility transaction; scheduling production, managing growth and capital expenditures and maximizing the efficiency of our manufacturing capacity effectively; managing rapid declines or increases in customer demand and other related customer challenges that may occur; the effect of COVID-19 and its impact on our operations, sites, customers and supply chain; our dependence on a limited number of customers; our ability to purchase components efficiently and reliance on a limited number of suppliers for critical components; risks arising from relationships with emerging companies; changes in technology and competition in our industry; our ability to introduce new business models or programs requiring implementation of new competencies; competition; transportation issues; our ability to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing expertise; retaining key personnel; risks associated with international sales and operations, including geopolitical uncertainties; energy price increases or shortages; our ability to achieve expected profitability from acquisitions; risk arising from our restructuring activities; issues involving our information systems, including security issues; regulatory risks (including the expense of complying, or failing to comply, with applicable regulations; risk arising from design or manufacturing defects; risk arising from compliance, or failure to comply, with environmental, health and safety laws or regulations and intellectual property risk); financial risks (including customers or suppliers who become financially troubled; turmoil in financial markets; tax risks; credit rating risks; risks of exposure to debt; currency fluctuations; and asset impairment); changes in financial accounting standards or policies; risk of natural disaster, climate change or other global events; and risks arising from expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations. References in this report to “the Company,” “Jabil,” “we,” “our,” or “us” mean Jabil Inc. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires.
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Overview
We are one of the leading providers of worldwide manufacturing services and solutions. We provide comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. Our services enable our customers to reduce manufacturing costs, improve supply-chain management, reduce inventory obsolescence, lower transportation costs and reduce product fulfillment time. Our manufacturing and supply chain management services and solutions include innovation, design, planning, fabrication and assembly, delivery and managing the flow of resources and products. We derive substantially all of our revenue from production and product management services (collectively referred to as “manufacturing services”), which encompass the act of producing tangible components that are built to customer specifications and are then provided to the customer.
We serve our customers primarily through dedicated business units that combine highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing with advanced electronic design and design for manufacturability. We currently depend, and expect to continue to depend for the foreseeable future, upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our net revenue, which in turn depends upon their growth, viability and financial stability.
We conduct our operations in facilities that are located worldwide, including but not limited to, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore and the United States. We derived a substantial majority, 86.4% of net revenue from our international operations for the three months ended November 30, 2023. Our global manufacturing production sites allow customers to manufacture products simultaneously in the optimal locations for their products. Our global presence is key to assessing and executing on our business opportunities.
We have two reporting segments: Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”), which are organized based on the economic profiles of the services performed, including manufacturing capabilities, market strategy, margins, return on capital and risk profiles. Our EMS segment is focused around leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics, utilizing our large scale manufacturing infrastructure and our ability to serve a broad range of end markets. Our EMS segment is a high volume business that produces product at a quicker rate (i.e. cycle time) and in larger quantities and includes customers primarily in the 5G, wireless and cloud, digital print and retail, industrial and semi-capital equipment, and networking and storage industries. Our DMS segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies and healthcare. Our DMS segment includes customers primarily in the automotive and transportation, connected devices, healthcare and packaging, and mobility industries.
We monitor the current economic environment and its potential impact on both the customers we serve as well as our end-markets and closely manage our costs and capital resources so that we can respond appropriately as circumstances change.
Refer to Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023 for further discussion of the items disclosed in Item 2. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section as of November 30, 2023 contained herein.
Summary of Results
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain key operating results and other financial information (in millions, except per share data):
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Net revenue | | | | | $ | 8,387 | | | $ | 9,635 | |
Gross profit | | | | | $ | 775 | | | $ | 743 | |
Operating income | | | | | $ | 303 | | | $ | 362 | |
Net income attributable to Jabil Inc. | | | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 223 | |
Earnings per share—basic | | | | | $ | 1.49 | | | $ | 1.65 | |
Earnings per share—diluted | | | | | $ | 1.47 | | | $ | 1.61 | |
Key Performance Indicators
Management regularly reviews financial and non-financial performance indicators to assess the Company’s operating results. Changes in our operating assets and liabilities are largely affected by our working capital requirements, which are dependent on the effective management of our sales cycle as well as timing of payments. Our sales cycle measures how quickly we can convert our manufacturing services into cash through sales. We believe the metrics set forth below are useful to investors in measuring our liquidity as future liquidity needs will depend on fluctuations in levels of inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
The following table sets forth, for the quarterly periods indicated, certain of management’s key financial performance indicators:
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Sales cycle(2) | 42 days | | 43 days | | 39 days |
Inventory turns (annualized)(3) | 5 turns | | 5 turns | | 5 turns |
Days in accounts receivable(4) | 43 days | | 40 days | | 42 days |
Days in inventory(5) | 78 days | | 80 days | | 78 days |
Days in accounts payable(6) | 78 days | | 77 days | | 81 days |
(1)The calculation of these key performance indicators includes assets and liabilities held for sale for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, respectively.
(2)The sales cycle is calculated as the sum of days in accounts receivable and days in inventory, less the days in accounts payable; accordingly, the variance in the sales cycle quarter over quarter was a direct result of changes in these indicators.
(3)Inventory turns (annualized) are calculated as 360 days divided by days in inventory.
(4)Days in accounts receivable is calculated as accounts receivable, net, divided by net revenue multiplied by 90 days. During the three months ended November 30, 2023, the increase in days in accounts receivable from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to the timing of collections.
(5)Days in inventory is calculated as inventories, net and contract assets divided by cost of revenue multiplied by 90 days. During the three months ended November 30, 2023, the decrease in days in inventory from the prior sequential quarter was primarily driven by higher consumption of inventory to support sales during the quarter and improved working capital management.
(6)Days in accounts payable is calculated as accounts payable divided by cost of revenue multiplied by 90 days. During the three months ended November 30, 2023, the decrease in days in accounts payable from the three months ended November 30, 2022, was primarily due to cash payments and timing of purchases during the quarter.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. Management believes that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances; however, actual results may vary from these estimates and assumptions under different future circumstances. For further discussion of our significant accounting policies, refer to Note 1 — “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 18 – “New Accounting Guidance” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting guidance.
Results of Operations
Net Revenue
Generally, we assess revenue on a global customer basis regardless of whether the growth is associated with organic growth or as a result of an acquisition. Accordingly, we do not differentiate or separately report revenue increases generated by acquisitions as opposed to existing business. In addition, the added cost structures associated with our acquisitions have historically been relatively insignificant when compared to our overall cost structure.
The distribution of revenue across our segments has fluctuated, and will continue to fluctuate, as a result of numerous factors, including the following: fluctuations in customer demand; efforts to diversify certain portions of our business; business growth from new and existing customers; specific product performance; and any potential termination, or substantial winding down, of significant customer relationships.
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Net revenue | | | | | | | $ | 8,387 | | | $ | 9,635 | | | (12.9) | % |
Net revenue decreased during the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022. Specifically, the EMS segment net revenue decreased 21% primarily due to: (i) a 12% decrease in revenues from existing customers within our 5G, wireless and cloud business, which continued transitioning to a customer-controlled consignment model in fiscal year 2024, (ii) a 7% decrease in revenues from existing customers within our digital print and retail business, and (iii) a 2% decrease in revenues from existing customers within our industrial and semi-capital equipment business. The DMS segment net revenue decreased 6% due to: (i) a 5% decrease in revenues from existing customers within our connected devices business and (ii) a 3% decrease from existing customers within our mobility business. The decrease is partially offset by a 2% increase in revenues from existing customers within our automotive and transportation business.
On September 26, 2023, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest our mobility business to an affiliate of BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited (“BYDE”) in a cash transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion. On December 29, 2023, the closing date, we completed the sale. See Note 15 – “Business Acquisitions and Divestitures” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, revenue by segment expressed as a percentage of net revenue:
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EMS | | | | | 43 | % | | 47 | % |
DMS | | | | | 57 | % | | 53 | % |
Total | | | | | 100 | % | | 100 | % |
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, foreign source revenue expressed as a percentage of net revenue:
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Foreign source revenue | | | | | 86.4 | % | | 85.7 | % |
Gross Profit
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Gross profit | | | | | | | $ | 775 | | | $ | 743 | | | |
Percent of net revenue | | | | | | | 9.2 | % | | 7.7 | % | | |
Gross profit as a percentage of net revenue increased for the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022, primarily due to product mix, improved profitability across various businesses, and depreciation and amortization for long-lived assets no longer being recorded while these assets are classified as held for sale.
Selling, General and Administrative
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Selling, general and administrative | | | | | | | $ | 314 | | | $ | 319 | | | $ | (5) | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased during the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022. The decrease is primarily due to a $6 million decrease in salary and salary related expenses.
Research and Development
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Research and development | | | | | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 9 | | | |
Percent of net revenue | | | | | | | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | |
Research and development expenses remained consistent as a percentage of net revenue during the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022.
Amortization of Intangibles
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Amortization of intangibles | | | | | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | (2) | |
Amortization of intangibles remained relatively consistent during the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022. Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges
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Restructuring, severance and related charges | | | | | | | $ | 127 | | | $ | 45 | | | $ | 82 | |
Restructuring, severance and related charges increased during the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022, primarily related to the 2024 Restructuring Plan.
2024 Restructuring Plan
On September 26, 2023, our Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan to (i) realign our cost base for stranded costs associated with the sale and realignment of our mobility business and (ii) optimize our global footprint. This action includes headcount reductions across our Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) cost base and capacity realignment (the “2024 Restructuring Plan”). The 2024 Restructuring Plan reflects our intention only and restructuring decisions, and the timing of such decisions, at certain locations, are still subject to consultation with our employees and their representatives.
Based on the analysis done to date, we currently expect to recognize approximately $300 million in pre-tax restructuring and other related costs over the course of our 2024 fiscal year. The charges relating to the 2024 Restructuring Plan are currently expected to result in net cash expenditures of approximately $200 million that will be payable over the course of our fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The exact timing of these charges and cash outflows, as well as the estimated cost ranges by category type, have not been finalized. This information will be subject to the finalization of timetables for the transition of functions, consultation with employees and their representatives as well as the statutory severance requirements of the jurisdictions impacted, and the amount and timing of the actual charges may vary due to a variety of factors. Our estimates for the charges discussed above exclude any potential income tax effects.
See Note 12 – “Restructuring, Severance and Related Charges” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of restructuring, severance and related charges.
Costs from the Divestiture of Businesses
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Costs from the divestiture of businesses | | | | | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15 | |
Costs from the divestiture of businesses increased during the three months ended November 30, 2023, related to transaction costs incurred from the planned divestiture of our mobility business.
Other Expense
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Other expense | | | | | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 6 | |
The change in other expense during the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022, is primarily due to an increase in fees due to higher interest rates on our trade accounts receivable sales programs and global asset-backed securitization programs.
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Interest expense, net | | | | | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 48 | | | $ | (1) | |
Interest expense, net remained relatively consistent during the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022. Income Tax Expense | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Effective income tax rate | | | | | | | 17.6 | % | | 25.6 | % | | (8.0) | % |
The effective income tax rate differed for the three months ended November 30, 2023, compared to the three months ended November 30, 2022, primarily due to: (i) a change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, driven in part by restructuring charges, (ii) a $19 million income tax benefit for the reversal of a non-U.S. unrecognized tax benefit due to audit closure for the three months ended November 30, 2023, and (iii) an $11 million income tax benefit for the reversal of a portion of the U.S. valuation allowance related to an acquisition for the three months ended November 30, 2023.
Non-GAAP (Core) Financial Measures
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations include certain non-GAAP financial measures as identified in the reconciliations below. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed herein do not have standard meaning and may vary from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies or how we may calculate those measures in other instances from time to time. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Among other uses, management uses non-GAAP “core” financial measures to make operating decisions, assess business performance and as a factor in determining certain employee performance when evaluating incentive compensation. Also, our “core” financial measures should not be construed as an indication by us that our future results will be unaffected by those items that are excluded from our “core” financial measures.
We determine an annual normalized tax rate (“normalized core tax rate”) for the computation of the non-GAAP (core) income tax provision to provide better consistency across reporting periods. In estimating the normalized core tax rate annually, we utilize a full-year financial projection of core earnings that considers the mix of earnings across tax jurisdictions, existing tax positions, and other significant tax matters. We may adjust the normalized core tax rate during the year for material impacts from new tax legislation or material changes to our operations.
Included in the tables below are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures as provided in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Financial Results to Non-GAAP Measures | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Operating income (U.S. GAAP) | | | | | $ | 303 | | | $ | 362 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | | | 6 | | | 8 | |
Stock-based compensation expense and related charges | | | | | 46 | | | 42 | |
Restructuring, severance and related charges(1) | | | | | 127 | | | 45 | |
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Net periodic benefit cost(2) | | | | | 2 | | | 4 | |
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Costs from the divestiture of businesses | | | | | 15 | | | — | |
Adjustments to operating income | | | | | 196 | | | 99 | |
Core operating income (Non-GAAP) | | | | | $ | 499 | | | $ | 461 | |
Net income attributable to Jabil Inc. (U.S. GAAP) | | | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 223 | |
Adjustments to operating income | | | | | 196 | | | 99 | |
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Adjustments for taxes(3) | | | | | (45) | | | 1 | |
Core earnings (Non-GAAP) | | | | | $ | 343 | | | $ | 319 | |
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Diluted earnings per share (U.S. GAAP) | | | | | $ | 1.47 | | | $ | 1.61 | |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (U.S. GAAP and Non-GAAP) | | | | | 132.1 | | | 138.0 | |
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(1)Charges recorded during the three months ended November 30, 2023, related to the 2024 Restructuring Plan. Charges recorded during the three months ended November 30, 2022, related to headcount reduction to further optimize our business activities.
(2)We are reclassifying the pension components in other expense to core operating income as we assess operating performance, inclusive of all components of net periodic benefit cost, with the related revenue. There is no impact to core earnings or diluted core earnings per share for this adjustment.
(3)Tax adjustments for the three months ended November 30, 2023, were partially driven by an income tax benefit for the reversal of a non-U.S. unrecognized tax benefit due to audit closure.
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Net cash provided by operating activities (U.S. GAAP) | $ | 448 | | | $ | 166 | |
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”)(1) | (288) | | | (314) | |
Proceeds and advances from sale of PP&E(1) | 13 | | | 150 | |
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP) | $ | 173 | | | $ | 2 | |
(1)Certain customers co-invest in PP&E with us. As we acquire PP&E, we recognize the cash payments in acquisition of PP&E. When our customers reimburse us and obtain control, we recognized the cash receipts in proceeds and advances from the sale of PP&E.
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions
On November 1, 2023, we completed the acquisition of ProcureAbility Inc. (“ProcureAbility”) for approximately $60 million in cash. ProcureAbility is a procurement services provider specializing in technology-enabled advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions.
The acquisition of ProcureAbility assets was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $86 million, including $40 million in intangible assets and $38 million in goodwill, and liabilities assumed of $25 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The allocation of the purchase price is considered preliminary pending final valuation for the Company. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities was recorded to goodwill and was fully allocated to the DMS segment. The majority of the goodwill is currently not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations were
included in our condensed consolidated financial results beginning on November 1, 2023. Pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition of ProcureAbility is not deemed to be significant.
Divestitures
We announced on September 26, 2023 that, through our indirect subsidiary, Jabil Circuit (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., a Singapore private limited company (“Singapore Seller”), we agreed to sell to an affiliate of BYD Electronic (International) Co. Ltd., a Hong Kong limited liability company (“Purchaser” or “BYDE”), our product manufacturing business in Chengdu, including our supporting component manufacturing in Wuxi (the “Business”) for cash consideration of approximately $2.2 billion, subject to certain customary purchase price adjustments. On December 29, 2023, the closing date, we completed the sale.
As of November 30, 2023, and August 31, 2023, the assets and liabilities of the Business were classified as held for sale and the carrying value is less than the estimated fair value less cost to sell and, thus, no adjustment to the carrying value of the disposal group is necessary. For the three months ended November 30, 2023, depreciation and amortization expense for long-lived assets are not recorded while these assets are classified as held for sale. The divestiture did not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations and we continued to report the operating results for the Business in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in the DMS segment until the Closing Date.
Refer to Note 15 – “Business Acquisitions and Divestitures” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe that our level of liquidity sources, which includes cash on hand, available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and commercial paper program, additional proceeds available under our global asset-backed securitization program and under our uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs, cash flows provided by operating activities and access to the capital markets, will be adequate to fund our capital expenditures, the payment of any declared quarterly dividends, any share repurchases under the approved programs, any potential acquisitions, our working capital requirements and our contractual obligations for the next 12 months and beyond. We continue to assess our capital structure and evaluate the merits of redeploying available cash.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
As of November 30, 2023, we had approximately $1.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents, of which a significant portion was held by our foreign subsidiaries. Most of our foreign cash and cash equivalents as of November 30, 2023 could be repatriated to the United States without potential tax expense.
Notes Payable and Credit Facilities
Following is a summary of principal debt payments and debt issuance for our notes payable and credit facilities:
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(in millions) | | | 3.950% Senior Notes | | 3.600% Senior Notes | | 3.000% Senior Notes | | 1.700% Senior Notes | | 4.250% Senior Notes | | 5.450% Senior Notes | | Borrowings under revolving credit facilities(1) | | | | Borrowings under loans | | Total notes payable and credit facilities |
Balance as of August 31, 2023 | | | $ | 497 | | | $ | 496 | | | $ | 593 | | | $ | 498 | | | $ | 495 | | | $ | 296 | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,875 | |
Borrowings | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 395 | | | | | — | | | 395 | |
Payments | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (395) | | | | | — | | | (395) | |
Other | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | | — | | | 1 | |
Balance as of November 30, 2023 | | | $ | 497 | | | $ | 497 | | | $ | 593 | | | $ | 498 | | | $ | 495 | | | $ | 296 | | | $ | — | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,876 | |
Maturity Date | | | Jan 12, 2028 | | Jan 15, 2030 | | Jan 15, 2031 | | Apr 15, 2026 | | May 15, 2027 | | Feb 1, 2029 | | Jan 22, 2025 and Jan 22, 2027 | | | | Jul 31, 2026 | | |
Original Facility/ Maximum Capacity(1) | | | $500 million | | $500 million | | $600 million | | $500 million | | $500 million | | $300 million | | $3.8 billion(1) | | | | $1 million | | |
(1)As of November 30, 2023, we had $3.8 billion in available unused borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facilities. The senior unsecured credit agreement dated as of January 22, 2020 and amended on February 10, 2023 (the “Credit Facility”) acts as the back-up facility for commercial paper outstanding, if any. We have a borrowing capacity
of up to $3.2 billion under our commercial paper program. Commercial paper borrowings with an original maturity of 90 days or less are recorded net within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and have been excluded from the table above.
We have a shelf registration statement with the SEC registering the potential sale of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities in the future to augment our liquidity and capital resources.
Our Senior Notes and our credit facilities contain various financial and nonfinancial covenants. A violation of these covenants could negatively impact our liquidity by restricting our ability to borrow under the notes payable and credit facilities and potentially causing acceleration of amounts due under these notes payable and credit facilities. As of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, we were in compliance with our debt covenants. Refer to Note 4 – “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
Global Asset-Backed Securitization Program
Certain Jabil entities participating in the global asset-backed securitization program continuously sell designated pools of trade accounts receivable to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells certain of the receivables at a discount to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis. In addition, a foreign entity participating in the global asset-backed securitization program sells certain receivables at a discount to conduits administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a daily basis.
We continue servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receive a servicing fee under the global asset-backed securitization program. Servicing fees related to the global asset-backed securitization program recognized during the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022 were not material. We do not record a servicing asset or liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as we estimate that the fee we receive to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.
The special purpose entity in the global asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain unsold receivables covering up to the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the domestic, or U.S., portion of the global asset-backed securitization program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of November 30, 2023.
The global asset-backed securitization program expires on November 25, 2024 and the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available at any one time is $600 million. During the three months ended November 30, 2023, we sold $1.0 billion of trade accounts receivable and we received cash proceeds of $1.0 billion. As of November 30, 2023, we had no available liquidity under our global asset-backed securitization program. The global asset-backed securitization program requires compliance with several covenants including compliance with the interest ratio and debt to EBITDA ratio of the Credit Facility. As of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, we were in compliance with all covenants under our global asset-backed securitization program. Refer to Note 5 – “Asset-Backed Securitization Program” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on the program.
Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs
As of November 30, 2023, we may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institutions may elect to purchase specific accounts receivable at any one time, at a discount, on an ongoing basis up to a: (i) maximum aggregate amount available of $2.3 billion under nine trade accounts receivable sale programs, (ii) maximum amount available of 100 million CHF under one trade accounts receivable sale program, and (iii) maximum amount available of 8.1 billion INR under one trade accounts receivable sale program. The trade accounts receivable sale programs either expire on various dates through 2028 or do not have expiration dates and may be terminated upon election of the Company or the unaffiliated financial institutions. During the three months ended November 30, 2023, we sold $2.0 billion of trade accounts receivable under these programs and we received cash proceeds of $2.0 billion. As of November 30, 2023, we had up to $1.4 billion in available liquidity under our trade accounts receivable sale programs.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in millions):
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Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 448 | | | $ | 166 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (75) | | | (176) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (620) | | | (241) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | | (7) | | | (10) | |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | $ | (254) | | | $ | (261) | |
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended November 30, 2023, was primarily due to a decrease in non-cash expenses, net income, inventories, and an increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities. Net cash provided by operating activities was partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable, in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and in contract assets. The decrease in inventories is primarily due to higher consumption of inventory to support sales during the quarter and improved working capital management. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of purchases and cash payments. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the timing of collections. The increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets is primarily due to the timing of payments. The increase in contract assets is primarily due to timing of revenue recognition for the over time customers.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended November 30, 2023 consisted primarily of capital expenditures, principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and the acquisition of ProcureAbility, partially offset by proceeds from the planned divestiture of our mobility business and proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended November 30, 2023 was primarily due to (i) the repurchase of our common stock under our share repurchase authorization, (ii) payments for debt agreements (iii) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock, and (iv) dividend payments. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by borrowings under debt agreements.
Capital Expenditures
For Fiscal Year 2024, we anticipate our net capital expenditures to be in the range of 2.2 percent to 2.5 percent of net revenue. Upon closing of the Company’s sale of its mobility business, we anticipate our longer-term net capital expenditures to be in the range of 2.0 to 2.3 percent of net revenue. In general, our capital expenditures support ongoing maintenance in our DMS and EMS segments and investments in capabilities and targeted end markets. The amount of actual capital expenditures may be affected by general economic, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors, among other things.
Dividends and Share Repurchases
We currently expect to continue to declare and pay regular quarterly dividends of an amount similar to our past declarations. However, the declaration and payment of future dividends are discretionary and will be subject to determination by our Board of Directors each quarter following its review of our financial performance and global economic conditions.
In July 2021, the Board of Directors approved an authorization for the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of our common stock (the “2022 Share Repurchase Program”). As of February 28, 2023, 16.5 million shares had been repurchased for $1.0 billion and no authorization remained under the 2022 Share Repurchase Program.
In September 2022, the Board of Directors approved an authorization for the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of our common stock (the “2023 Share Repurchase Program”). As of August 31, 2023, 2.7 million shares had been repurchased for $224 million, excluding excise tax. In September 2023, the Board of Directors amended and increased the 2023 Share Repurchase Program to allow for the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of our common stock. As part of the 2023 Share Repurchase Program, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a bank in September 2023 to repurchase $500 million
of our common stock. During the first quarter of 2024, the ASR transaction was completed, and 3.9 million shares were delivered under the ASR agreement at an average price of $128.61. The final number of shares delivered upon settlement of the ASR agreement was determined based on a discount to the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the term of the agreement. As of November 30, 2023, 3.9 million shares had been repurchased for $500 million, excluding excise tax, and $2.0 billion remains available under the 2023 Share Repurchase Program approved in September 2023.
Contractual Obligations
As of the date of this report, there were no material changes outside the ordinary course of business, since August 31, 2023, to our contractual obligations and commitments and the related cash requirements.
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
There have been no material changes in our primary risk exposures or management of market risks from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023.
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act as of November 30, 2023. Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our senior management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
For our fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2023, we did not identify any modifications to our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
See the discussion in Note 17 - “Commitments and Contingencies” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
For information regarding risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations, financial condition or future results, see Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023. For further information on our forward-looking statements see Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
The following table provides information relating to our repurchase of common stock, excluding excise tax, during the three months ended November 30, 2023:
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Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased(1) | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program(2) | | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program (in millions)(2) |
September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023 | — | | | $ | — | | | — | | | $ | 2,500 | |
October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023 | 3,875,386 | | | $ | 128.39 | | | 3,349,358 | | | $ | 2,000 | |
November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023 | 538,380 | | | $ | 128.61 | | | 538,380 | | | $ | 2,000 | |
Total | 4,413,766 | | | $ | 128.42 | | | 3,887,738 | | | |
(1)The purchases include amounts that are attributable to 526,028 shares surrendered to us by employees to satisfy, in connection with the vesting of restricted stock unit awards, their tax withholding obligations.
(2)In September 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of our common stock as publicly announced in a press release on September 27, 2022 (the “2023 Share Repurchase Program”). As of August 31, 2023, 2.7 million shares had been repurchased for $224 million, excluding excise tax. In September 2023, our Board of Directors amended and increased the 2023 Share Repurchase Program to allow for the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of our common stock as publicly announced in a press release on September 28, 2023. As part of the 2023 Share Repurchase Program, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a bank in September 2023 to repurchase $500 million of our common stock. During the first quarter of 2024, the ASR transaction was completed, and 3.9 million shares were delivered under the ASR agreement at an average price of $128.61. The final number of shares delivered upon settlement of the ASR agreement was determined based on a discount to the volume weighted average price of our common stock during the term of the agreement.
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
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Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
During the three months ended November 30, 2023, no director or executive officer of the Company adopted or terminated a trading arrangement intended to satisfy the affirmative defenses of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Index to Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Form | | Exhibit | | Filing Date/Period End Date |
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3.1 | | | | 10-Q | | 3.1 | 5/31/2017 |
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3.2 | | | | 10-K | | 3.2 | 8/31/2022 |
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4.1 | | Form of Certificate for Shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock. (P) | | S-1 | | | 3/17/1993 |
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4.2 | | | | 8-K | | 4.2 | 1/17/2008 |
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4.3 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 4/13/2023 |
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4.4 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 5/4/2022 |
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4.5 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 4/13/2023 |
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4.6 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 5/4/2022 |
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4.7 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 4/14/2021 |
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4.8 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 7/13/2020 |
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4.9 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 1/15/2020 |
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4.10 | | | | 8-K | | 4.1 | 1/17/2018 |
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101 | | The following financial information from Jabil’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. | | | | | |
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104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the inline XBRL Document in Exhibit 101). | | | | | |
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† | | Indicates management compensatory plan, contract or arrangement | | | | | |
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** | | Certain portions of this exhibit have been redacted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K. Jabil agrees to furnish supplementally an unredacted copy of the exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. | | | | | | | | | | |
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Certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of the Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries are not filed herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K since the total amount of securities authorized under each such instrument does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Registrant agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| JABIL INC. Registrant |
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Date: January 9, 2024 | By: | /s/ KENNETH S. WILSON |
| | Kenneth S. Wilson Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: January 9, 2024 | By: | /s/ MICHAEL DASTOOR |
| | Michael Dastoor Chief Financial Officer |