UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2016

OR

For the Transition Period from                      to                      

Commission File Number: 001-9764

 

Harman International Industries, Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

(203) 328-3500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ☒  Yes    ☐  No

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

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

 

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 24, 2017 69,893,450 shares of common stock, par value $.01, were outstanding.

 

 

 

 

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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Form 10-Q

December 31, 2016

Table of Contents

 

 

The page numbers in this Table of Contents reflect actual page numbers, not EDGAR page tag numbers.

References to “Harman,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” in this Form 10-Q refer to Harman International Industries, Incorporated and its subsidiaries unless the context requires otherwise.

Harman, the Harman logo, and the Harman products and brand names referred to herein are either the trademarks or the registered trademarks of Harman. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

 

 

 

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations, cash flows, capital expenditures, the outcome of pending legal proceedings and claims, goals and objectives for future operations, including descriptions of our business strategies and purchase commitments from customers. These statements are typically identified by words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “should,” “will” and similar expressions. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, as well as our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider the information in this report, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, we cannot assure you that the results and events contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this report will in fact transpire.

You should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information in this report because they identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in any such forward-looking statements. Our operating results may fluctuate significantly and may not meet our expectations or those of securities analysts or investors. The price of our stock would likely decline if this occurs. Factors that may cause fluctuations in our operating results include, but are not limited to, the following:

In addition, we may be subject to certain risks during the pendency of the announced transaction with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and may not be able to complete the proposed transaction on the terms set forth in the merger agreement or other acceptable terms or at all because of a number of factors, including without limitation (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, (ii) the failure to obtain the requisite approval of our stockholders or the failure to satisfy the other closing conditions, (iii) risks related to disruption of management’s attention from our ongoing business operations due to the pending transaction and (iv) the effect of the announcement of the pending transaction on our ability to retain and hire key personnel, maintain relationships with our customers and suppliers, and maintain our operating results and business generally.  Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. As a result, the foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with the other cautionary statements included in this and other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For additional information regarding certain factors that may cause our actual results to differ from those expected or anticipated see the information under the caption “Risk Factors” which is located in Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement (except as required by law). This report also makes reference to our awarded business, which represents the estimated future lifetime net sales for all our automotive customers. Our awarded business does not represent firm customer orders. We report our awarded business primarily based on written award letters from our customers. To validate these awards, we use various assumptions including global vehicle production forecasts, customer take rates for our products, revisions to product life-cycle estimates and the impact of annual price reductions and exchange rates, among other factors. The term “take rate” represents the number of units sold by us divided by an estimate of the total number of vehicles of a specific vehicle line produced during the same timeframe. The assumptions we use to validate these awards are updated and reported externally on an annual basis.

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except per-share data and where otherwise noted)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

References to “we,” “us,” “our,” the “company” and “Harman” refer to Harman International Industries, Incorporated and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context specifically requires otherwise.

Our unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 (our “2016 Annual Report”) and do not include all information and footnote disclosures included in our audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending June 30, 2017 due to seasonal, economic and other factors. Where necessary, information for prior periods has been reclassified to conform to the condensed consolidated financial statement presentation in the current fiscal year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our 2016 Annual Report.

Effective July 1, 2016, we revised our business segments in order to better align them with our strategic approach to the markets and customers we serve. Refer to Note 18 – Business Segment Data for more information. Prior period segment amounts throughout the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been reclassified to the new segment structure. The reclassification of historical business segment information had no impact on our basic financial statements.

The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), have a significant impact on the results we report in our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates affect the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

 

Note 2 – New Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Imputation of Interest: In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-15, “Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements,” which clarifies the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs associated with lines of credit. Under the new guidance, these costs may be presented as an asset and amortized ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are outstanding borrowings on the arrangement. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We adopted the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2016 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of the new provisions did not have any impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,” which changes the presentation requirements for debt issuance costs and debt discount and premium. The new guidance requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the new guidance. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We adopted the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2016 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of the new provisions resulted in a reclassification of $6.2 million which reduced both Other assets and Long-term debt in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The adoption of the new provision did not have any impact on our results of operations.

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Extraordinary Items: In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, “Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20),” which eliminates the concept of extraordinary items. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2015. The new guidance is to be applied prospectively but may also be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Early adoption is permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. We adopted the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2016. The adoption of the new provisions did not have any impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Business Combinations: In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business,” which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2018. The provisions in this guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. We do not expect the adoption of the new provisions to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Income Taxes: In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory,” which requires the immediate recognition of the current and deferred income tax effects of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2018. The provisions in this guidance will be applied on a modified retrospective basis. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of the new provisions will have on our financial condition and results of operations.

Cash Flows: In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash" which clarifies the guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2018. The provisions in this guidance will be applied on a retrospective basis. We do not expect the adoption of the new provisions to have a material impact on our statement of cash flows.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows: Clarification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” which eliminates the diversity in practice related to the classification of certain cash receipts and payments in the statement of cash flows, by adding or clarifying guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2018. The provisions in this guidance will be applied on a retrospective basis. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of the new provisions will have on our statement of cash flows.

Share-Based Payments: In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which simplifies how share-based payments are accounted for and presented in the consolidated financial statements. The guidance amends certain income tax consequences for share-based payments, the accounting for forfeitures, the classification of share-based awards, and the classification of share-based payments in the statement of cash flows.  The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2017. The provisions in this guidance will be applied on a prospective basis. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of the new provisions will have on our financial condition and results of operations.

Derivatives: In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-05, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Effect of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships,” which clarifies existing guidance on the designation of hedging instruments. Under the new guidance, a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument would not require dedesignation of that hedging relationship, provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continues to be met. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2017. The provisions in this guidance can be applied on either a prospective basis or a modified retrospective basis. We do not expect the adoption of the new provisions to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

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Leases: In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which increases transparency and comparability by requiring a lessee to record a right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification determining whether lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. ASU No. 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2019. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of the new provisions will have on our financial condition and results of operations.

Financial Instruments: In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2018. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2020. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of the new provisions will have on our financial condition and results of operations.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments – Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which changes the guidance on the classification and measurement of financial instruments related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. It also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. Under the new guidance, equity investments (excluding those accounted for under the equity method or those that result in consolidation) will be measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income.  For financial liabilities that an entity has elected to measure at fair value in accordance with the fair value option guidance, the amendments require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the change in fair value that results from a change in instrument-specific credit risk. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for financial statements that have not been previously issued. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of the new provisions to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Inventory: In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which states that inventory should be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2017. The new guidance should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of the new provisions will have on our financial condition and results of operations.

Revenue Recognition: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which amends the guidance for revenue recognition to replace numerous, industry-specific requirements and converges areas under this topic with those of the International Financial Reporting Standards. The new guidance implements a five-step process for customer contract revenue recognition that focuses on transfer of control, as opposed to transfer of risk and rewards. The new guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows from contracts with customers. Other major provisions include the capitalization and amortization of certain contract costs, ensuring the time value of money is considered in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. ASU No. 2014-09, as amended by ASU No. 2015-14, ASU No. 2016-08, ASU No. 2016-10, ASU No. 2016-12, and ASU No. 2016-20, is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2018. Entities can transition to the new standard either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We are currently assessing the impact the adoption of the new provisions will have on our financial condition and results of operations, as well as the method of adoption.

Revenue Recognition and Derivatives: In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-11, “Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting,”  which rescinds certain SEC comments that are codified in Topic 605 and Topic 815.  These rescissions include changes to accounting for shipping and handling fees and costs, accounting for consideration given by a vendor to a customer, and accounting to determine the nature of a host contract related to a hybrid financial instrument issued in the form of a share. ASU No. 2016-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. We expect to adopt the provisions of this new guidance on July 1, 2018. We do not expect the adoption of the new provisions to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

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Note 3 – Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We reserve an estimated amount for accounts receivable that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts are based primarily on specific identification of uncollectible accounts. Historical collection rates and customer credit worthiness are considered in determining specific reserves. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we had $17.8 million and $20.2 million, respectively, reserved for possible uncollectible accounts receivable. 

 

 

Note 4 – Inventories

At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, inventories consisted of the following:

 

 

At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, our inventory reserves were $97.5 million and $93.9 million, respectively.

 

 

Note 5 – Property, Plant and Equipment, net

Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following:

 

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $37.4 million and $35.0 million, respectively, and was $73.1 million and $70.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  

 

 

Note 6 – Accrued Warranties

Details of our accrued warranties are as follows:

 

 

 

 

Note 7 – Earnings Per Share

We apply the two-class method when computing earnings per share, which requires that net income per share for each class of shares entitled to dividends be calculated assuming all of our net income is distributed as dividends to these shareholders based on their contractual rights.

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The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock outstanding:

 

 

 

Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are considered participating securities, as defined under GAAP, and are included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.

Certain options were outstanding and not included in the computation of diluted net earnings per share because the assumed exercise of these options would have been antidilutive. Options to purchase 154,258 and 191,519 shares of our common stock for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were outstanding and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as they would have been antidilutive. For the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no restricted stock units outstanding that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. Options to purchase 154,258 and 191,519 shares of our common stock for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were outstanding and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as they would have been antidilutive. In addition, 144,535 and 263,392 restricted stock units for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were outstanding and were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as they also would have been antidilutive.

Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net

Goodwill

Goodwill was $1.500 billion at December 31, 2016 compared with $1.510 billion at June 30, 2016. The decrease in goodwill in the six months ended December 31, 2016 versus June 30, 2016 was primarily associated with unfavorable foreign currency translation of $9.7 million and a decrease of $0.1 million in connection with the acquisition of TowerSec Ltd. (“TowerSec”).

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As discussed in Note 18 – Business Segment Data, we revised our segment and reporting unit structure effective July 1, 2016. Under this new structure, our Lifestyle Audio segment will now contain our car audio aftermarket services business which was previously included in our Connected Services segment. Our reporting units are the same as our reportable segments with the exception of Lifestyle Audio, which consists of two reporting units, car audio and consumer audio. In connection with this realignment, we reallocated our goodwill based on our new reporting structure based on each reporting unit’s relative fair value. We also performed a goodwill impairment test as of July 1, 2016 using our new reporting units structure. We determined that the fair value of each of our reporting units exceeded its carrying value and, as such, no impairments were deemed to exist as of this date.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by business segment for the six months ended December 31, 2016 were as follows:

 

 

We did not recognize any goodwill impairment charges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

The contingent purchase price associated with the acquisition of innovative Systems GmbH (“IS”) is calculated pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the parties. Certain terms of the agreement are currently subject to a dispute between certain parties and the matter has been submitted to arbitration.

On June 22, 2016, we executed an agreement with certain parties that previously owned 80.05% of IS (the “80.05% Shareholders”) to settle the remaining disputed matters with the 80.05% Shareholders that had been submitted to arbitration related to the contingent purchase price associated with our acquisition of IS. Under the terms of the agreement, we will pay the 80.05% Shareholders €76.8 million (the “IS Obligation”), with an initial payment of €24.8 million which was paid in July 2016 and four installment payments of €13 million due every July 1^st from 2017 through 2020.  In fiscal year 2016, we recorded approximately $74.5 million of additional contingent purchase price for this IS Obligation as an increase to goodwill. The agreement includes an option that, if exercised by the 80.05% Shareholders, would require us to make selected installment payments early, subject to an eight percent discount rate.  The existence of this option effectively makes this obligation due on demand and it has therefore been included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Current portion of long-term debt. Until such time as the disputed matters with the remaining shareholders that previously owned 19.95% of IS are resolved, we cannot calculate the contingent purchase price related to the acquisition of IS. Refer to Note 9—Debt for more information.

Intangible Assets, Net

Net intangible assets were $435.9 million and $476.3 million at December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, respectively, and were comprised of the following:

 

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Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $15.2 million and $23.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and was $30.7 million and $44.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Amortization expense in each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is expected to approximate the following:

 

 

 

Note 9 – Debt

Short Term Borrowings

At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 we had $2.8 million and $0 of short-term borrowings outstanding, respectively. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we maintained lines of credit of $47.5 million and $53.4 million, respectively, primarily in India, China, Brazil, Israel and Denmark.

We classify our debt based on the contractual maturity dates of the underlying debt instruments. We defer costs associated with debt issuance over the applicable term of the debt. These costs are amortized to Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Issuance of 2.000 Percent Senior Notes

On May 27, 2015, we completed a public offering of €350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Euro-denominated 2.000 percent Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2.000 Percent Senior Notes”), issued by Harman Finance International, S.C.A. (“Harman Finance”), which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Harman. Harman Finance is a wholly-owned finance subsidiary and has no independent activities, assets or operations other than in connection with the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes. The 2.000 Percent Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.000 percent per year, payable annually in arrears on May 27 of each year, commencing on May 27, 2016 and will mature on May 27, 2022. The 2.000 Percent Senior Notes were issued at 99.613 percent of par value, reflecting a discount of €1.4 million to the aggregate principal amount, which is being amortized to Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income using the effective interest method, over the term of the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes. We incurred €2.6 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes which are being amortized to Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income using the effective interest method, over the term of the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2.000 Percent Notes were €346.0 million, net of the discount and debt issuance costs. The effective interest related to the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes, based on the net proceeds received is 2.060 percent. The 2.000 Percent Senior Notes were issued under an indenture, dated as of May 27, 2015, by and between Harman Finance, Harman, as guarantor, and a trustee, as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture, dated as of May 27, 2015, by and among Harman Finance, Harman, as guarantor, and a trustee (as supplemented, the “2.000 Percent Senior Notes Indenture”). All payments of interest and principal, including payments made upon any redemption of the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes, will be made in Euros, subject to certain exceptions if the Euro is unavailable.

Issuance of 4.150 Percent Senior Notes

On May 11, 2015, we completed a public offering of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of U.S. Dollar denominated 4.150 Percent Senior Notes due 2025 (the “4.150 Percent Senior Notes”) issued by Harman. The 4.150 Percent Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.150 percent per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2015, and will mature on May 15, 2025. The 4.150 Percent Senior Notes were issued at 99.336 percent of par value, reflecting a discount of $2.7 million to the aggregate principal amount, which is being amortized to Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income using the effective interest method, over the term of the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes. We incurred $3.8 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes which are being amortized to Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income using the effective interest method, over the term of the

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4.150 Percent Senior Notes. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes were $393.5 million, net of the discount and debt issuance costs. The effective interest related to the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes, based on the net proceeds received is 4.232 percent. The 4.150 Percent Senior Notes were issued under an indenture, dated as of May 11, 2015, by and between Harman and a trustee, as supplemented by the first supplemental indenture, dated as of May 11, 2015, by and between Harman and a trustee (as supplemented, the “4.150 Percent Senior Notes Indenture”).

2015 Credit Agreement

On March 26, 2015 we and our wholly-owned subsidiary Harman Holding GmbH & Co. KG (“Harman KG”), entered into a Multi-Currency Credit Agreement with a group of banks (the “2015 Credit Agreement”). The 2015 Credit Agreement provides for a five-year unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility in the amount of $1.2 billion (the “Aggregate Commitment”) with availability in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar of up to $750.0 million. Up to $50.0 million of the Aggregate Commitment is available for letters of credit. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the 2015 Credit Agreement, the Aggregate Commitment may be increased by up to $500.0 million. However, there is presently no commitment for this additional borrowing ability. We may select interest rates for borrowings under the 2015 Credit Agreement equal to (i) the LIBO rate plus an applicable margin, (ii) the EURIBO rate plus an applicable margin, or (iii) a base rate plus an applicable margin, which in each case is based on ratings which are established by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investor Services (“Moody’s”). We pay a facility fee on the Aggregate Commitment, whether drawn or undrawn, which is also determined based on our ratings which are established by S&P and Moody’s.

At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, there was approximately $513.0 million and $523.0 million, respectively, of outstanding borrowings, which are included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Borrowings under revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 there were $4.1 million of outstanding letters of credit under the 2015 Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, unused available credit under the 2015 Credit Agreement was $682.9 million and $672.9 million, respectively. In connection with the 2015 Credit Agreement, we incurred $3.0 million of fees and other expenses which are being amortized over the term of the 2015 Credit Agreement to Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis.

IS Obligation

On June 22, 2016, we executed an agreement with the 80.05% Shareholders to settle with them the disputed matters related to the contingent purchase price associated with our acquisition of IS that had been submitted to arbitration. Under the terms of the agreement, we will pay the IS Obligation in accordance with the following schedule: an initial payment of €24.8 million which was paid in July 2016 and four installment payments of €13 million due every July 1^st from 2017 through 2020. The agreement includes an option that, if exercised by the 80.05% Shareholders, would require us to make selected installment payments early, subject to an eight percent discount rate.  The existence of this option effectively makes this obligation due on demand and it has therefore been included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets in Current portion of long-term debt.  Refer to Note 8-Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net for more information.

At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, total debt consisted of the following:

 

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At December 31, 2016, total debt maturing in each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:

 

 

Our existing debt agreements contain provisions that limit our operating and financing activities. The 2015 Credit Agreement contains certain negative covenants that limit, among other things, our ability to permit certain of our subsidiaries to incur debt and the ability of us and our subsidiaries to incur liens, make fundamental changes (including selling all or substantially all of our assets), undertake transactions with affiliates and undertake sale and leaseback transactions. The 2.000 Percent Senior Notes Indenture and the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes Indenture contain covenants that, subject to certain exceptions, limit our ability to incur indebtedness secured by principal properties, enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions with respect to principal properties and enter into certain mergers, consolidations and transfers of all or substantially all of the assets of Harman. In addition, the 2015 Credit Agreement contains more restrictive financial covenants that require us to maintain compliance with specified financial ratios. We may have to curtail some of our operations to maintain compliance with the covenants in our existing debt agreements. A violation of any of these covenants could result in a default under our debt agreements, which could permit the lenders to accelerate the repayment of any borrowings outstanding and/or the holders of the notes to direct the trustee to accelerate repayment of amounts outstanding under the notes. A default or acceleration under our debt agreements would result in increased capital costs and could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations and financial condition. As of December 31, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the 2015 Credit Agreement, the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes Indenture and the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes Indenture.

Interest expense is reported net of interest income in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Interest expense, net was $9.2 million and $7.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Gross interest expense was $10.1 million and $8.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The non-cash portion of gross interest expense was $0.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The cash portion of gross interest expense was $9.2 million and $7.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest income was $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Interest expense, net was $18.5 million and $15.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Gross interest expense was $20.3 million and $17.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The non-cash portion of gross interest expense was $1.9 million and $1.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The cash portion of gross interest expense was $18.4 million and $16.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest income was $1.8 million and $1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Non-cash interest expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 relates to the amortization of the debt discount and debt issuance costs on the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes and the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes, the amortization of debt issuance costs on the 2015 Credit Agreement, and the accretion of the IS Obligation.

Non-cash interest expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 relates to the amortization of the debt discount and debt issuance costs on the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes and the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes, and the amortization of debt issuance costs on the 2015 Credit Agreement.

Cash interest expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 primarily relates to interest on the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes, the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes, the 2015 Credit Agreement, and our short-term borrowings.

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Interest income primarily relates to interest earned on our cash and cash equivalents and the variances from year to year are due to fluctuations in those balances and changes in interest rates.

 

 

Note 10 – Income Taxes

Our provision for income taxes is based on an estimated annual tax rate for the year applied to federal, state and foreign income. Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $60.9 million and $33.1 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 37.9 percent and 22.6 percent, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to a discrete tax charge of $22.7 million from deemed income on foreign earnings of which $3.7 million, $17.1 million and $1.9 million is attributable to fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Income tax expense for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $98.3 million and $66.6 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 32.8 percent and 24.9 percent, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to a discrete tax charge of $22.7 million from deemed income on foreign earnings of which $3.7 million, $17.1 million and $1.9 million is attributable to fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

As of December 31, 2016 unrecognized tax benefits and the related interest were $65.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively, all of which would affect the tax rate if recognized. During the three months ended December 31, 2016, tax reserves decreased by $0.1 million primarily due to foreign currency translation that is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income. Related interest on prior year exposures was increased by $0.1 million. During the six months ended December 31, 2016, $0.3 million of tax reserves were established on new uncertain tax positions. Related interest on prior year exposures was increased by $0.2 million.

We periodically reevaluate the recognition and measurement threshold of our uncertain tax positions based on new or additional evidence such as tax authority administrative pronouncements, rulings and court decisions. The ultimate settlement however, may be materially different from the amount accrued. Our significant jurisdictions that are under examination are Germany, Austria and the U.S. The examination by the German revenue authorities for fiscal years 2005 through 2010 is closed, with the exception of one remaining issue that will proceed to the fiscal authority and court. The German revenue authorities commenced their examination for fiscal years 2011 to 2014 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. Additionally, the Austrian revenue authorities commenced their examination for fiscal years 2011 to 2014 during the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. The tax years currently under examination by the United States Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) are fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for Harman. We do not expect these examinations to be closed for at least the next 12 months. Fiscal years 2006 to 2008 (and 2012 to 2013 for any rollforward adjustments) for Harman and fiscal years 2010 to 2012 for Harman Connected Services Holding Corp. (fka Symphony Teleca Corporation) are currently in the IRS Appeals process and are awaiting resolution. 

Although the final resolution of the examinations and appeals is uncertain, we believe that the ultimate disposition will not have a material adverse effect on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income or our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow. While we expect the amount of unrecognized tax benefits to change, we are unable to quantify the change at this time.  

 

 

Note 11 – Shareholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock

As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we had no shares of preferred stock outstanding. We are authorized to issue 5 million shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value.

Common Stock

We have 200 million authorized shares of common stock, $0.01 par value. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we had 101,678,761 and 101,157,320 shares issued; 31,805,035 and 31,112,246 shares in treasury stock; and 69,873,726 and 70,045,074 shares outstanding (net of treasury stock), respectively.

Share Buyback Program

On October 28, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500.0 million of our common stock over a three year period (the “2014 Buyback Program”). The 2014 Buyback Program allows us to purchase shares of our common stock in accordance with applicable securities laws on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions during the authorized three year period. On November 14, 2016, Harman entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a Korean corporation (“Samsung”), Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a New York corporation and wholly owned

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subsidiary of Samsung, and Silk Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung USA (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into Harman  (the “Merger”), with Harman continuing as the surviving corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung.  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the 2014 Buyback Program has been suspended. In the event that the 2014 Buyback Program resumes, we will determine the timing and the amount of any repurchases based on an evaluation of market conditions, share price, other growth opportunities and other factors. We have and may, if the 2014 Buyback Program resumes, repurchase shares on the open market or, from time to time, through repurchase plans with one or more external brokers that provide a structure for execution of share repurchases under the 2014 Buyback Program. During the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we repurchased 241,357 shares at a cost of $20.0 million and 123,850 shares at a cost of $12.9 million, respectively. During the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 we repurchased 692,789 shares at a cost of $55.2 million and 494,550 shares at a cost of $50.0 million, respectively, for a total cumulative buyback of 2,324,537 shares at a cost of $195.2 million under the 2014 Buyback Program.

Changes in Equity:

The following is a summary of the changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) and changes in equity for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

 

 

 

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Note 12 – Share-Based Compensation

On December 7, 2011 (the “Effective Date”), our shareholders approved the 2012 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”), which is effective through December 7, 2021. As of the Effective Date, no further grants may be granted under our former plan, the Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2002 Plan” and together with the 2012 Plan, the “Plans”). On December 4, 2013, we amended the 2012 Plan to (i) increase the number of shares available under the 2012 Plan for the grant of future awards by 2,869,821 shares to an aggregate amount not to exceed 7,269,821 shares of our common stock and (ii) modified certain share counting provisions related to the definition of a full-value grant from 1.71 to 1.5 (“Full-Value Grant”). On December 9, 2015, we further amended the 2012 Plan to increase the number of shares available under the 2012 Plan for the grant of future awards by 2,000,000 shares to an aggregate amount not to exceed 9,269,821 shares of our common stock. The 2012 Plan provides for two types of awards: (i) a Full-Value Grant under which one award shall reduce the shares available for grant under the 2012 Plan by 1.71 shares if granted prior to December 4, 2013 or 1.5 shares if granted on or after December 4, 2013, and (ii) an option or stock appreciation right grant, under which one award shall reduce the shares available for grant under the 2012 Plan by one share. Shares may be issued as original issuances, treasury shares or a combination of both. Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant. The option awards generally vest over three to five years of continuous service commencing one year from the date of the grant and expire after ten years. During the six months ended December 31, 2016, 940,301 stock-settled restricted stock units, 6,136 cash-settled restricted stock units and 1,853 cash-settled stock appreciation rights were granted under the 2012 Plan. As of December 31, 2016, there were 3,844,426 shares available for grant under the 2012 Plan.

Share-based compensation expense, net was $19.9 million and $12.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and was $30.1 million and $20.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The total income tax benefit recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for share-based compensation arrangements was $5.3 million and $3.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and was $7.6 million and $5.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Fair Value Determination

Stock Options

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. There were no options granted during the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Groups of option holders (directors, executives and non-executives) that have similar historical behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. Expected volatilities are based on historical closing prices of our common stock over the expected option term. We use historical data to estimate option exercises and employee terminations within the valuation model. The expected term of options granted is derived using the option valuation model and represents the estimated period of time from the date of grant that the option is expected to remain outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

Stock Option Activity

A summary of option activity under the Plans as of December 31, 2016 and changes during the six months ended December 31, 2016 is presented below:

 

 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $6.0 million and $2.9 million, respectively, and was $7.1 million and $5.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Modification of Certain Stock Option Awards

Prior to fiscal year 2011, certain of the award agreements under the 2002 Plan stated that vested options not exercised were forfeited upon termination of employment for any reason other than death or disability. However, such award agreements provided that the Compensation and Option Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Compensation and Option Committee”) could extend the time period to exercise vested options 90 days beyond the employment termination date for certain employees. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Compensation and Option Committee used this authority. This action represented a modification of the terms or conditions of an equity award and therefore was accounted for as an exchange of the original award for a new award. Incremental share-based compensation cost for the excess of the fair value of the new award over the fair value of the original award was immaterial.

Restricted Stock Units

In the six months ended December 31, 2016, we granted 210,476 restricted stock units with earnings per share (“EPS”) performance conditions, and 210,476 restricted stock units with market conditions under the 2012 Plan. Additionally, both the restricted stock units with EPS performance conditions and the restricted stock units with market conditions secondarily vest based on the achievement of a return on invested capital (“ROIC”) performance condition, specifically, the achievement of a certain average ROIC level over fiscal years 2017 through 2019. The restricted stock units with EPS performance conditions cliff vest three years from the date of grant based on the achievement of certain cumulative EPS levels from fiscal years 2017 through 2019. The restricted stock units with market conditions cliff vest three years from the date of grant based on a comparison of our total shareholder return (“TSR”) to the TSR of a selected peer group of publicly listed multinational companies. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock units with market conditions of $11.4 million was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period based on the grant date fair value and our assessment of the probability that the applicable targets will be met for the performance conditions, which is reassessed each reporting period.

In the six months ended December 31, 2015, we granted 175,353 restricted stock units with EPS performance conditions and 175,353 restricted stock units with market conditions under the 2012 Plan. Additionally, both the restricted stock units with EPS performance conditions and the restricted stock units with market conditions secondarily vest based on the achievement of a ROIC performance condition, specifically, the achievement of a certain average ROIC level over fiscal years 2016 through 2018. The restricted stock units with EPS performance conditions cliff vest three years from the date of grant based on the achievement of certain cumulative EPS levels from fiscal years 2016 through 2018. The restricted stock units with market conditions cliff vest three years from the date of grant based on a comparison of our TSR to the TSR of a selected peer group of publicly listed multinational companies. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock units with market conditions of $12.3 million was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period based on the grant date fair value and our assessment of the probability that the applicable targets will be met for the performance conditions, which is reassessed each reporting period.

In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we granted 130,616 restricted stock units with EPS performance conditions and 130,641 restricted stock units with market conditions under the 2012 Plan. These restricted stock units cliff-vested in September 2016. Compensation expense, for both the restricted stock units with performance conditions and the restricted stock units with market conditions, was recognized ratably over the three-year vesting period based on the grant date fair value and our assessment of the probability that the applicable targets would be met, for awards with performance conditions. Of the restricted stock units with EPS performance conditions, 100 percent vested and of the restricted stock units with market conditions 78 percent vested based on the actual attainment of certain targets.

In the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we also granted 6,830 and 5,243 time-vested restricted stock units, respectively, without performance or market conditions, that cliff-vest three years from the date of grant, 501,440 and 363,788 time-vested restricted stock units, respectively, without performance or market conditions that vest ratably over the three-year vesting period, and 11,079 and 14,424 time-vested restricted stock units, respectively, without performance or market conditions, that cliff-vest one year from the date of grant, under the 2012 Plan.

In the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we granted 6,136 and 4,923 cash-settled restricted stock units, respectively, under the 2012 Plan. These restricted stock units are accounted for as liability awards and are recorded at the fair value at the end of the reporting period in accordance with their vesting schedules. During the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, 2,268 and 869 cash-settled restricted stock units were settled, respectively. At December 31, 2016, 10,260 cash-settled restricted stock units were outstanding.

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A summary of equity classified restricted stock unit activity as of December 31, 2016 and changes during the six months ended December 31, 2016 is presented below:

 

 

At December 31, 2016, the aggregate intrinsic value of equity-classified restricted stock units was $197.9 million and there was $97.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to equity classified restricted stock unit compensation arrangements. The weighted average recognition period was 2.0 years.

Stock Appreciation Rights

A summary of cash-settled stock appreciation rights as of December 31, 2016 and changes during the six months ended December 31, 2016 is presented below:

 

 

These stock appreciation rights are accounted for as liability awards and are recorded at the fair value at the end of the reporting period in accordance with their vesting schedules. The fair value of each stock appreciation right award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model, which uses the assumptions noted below.

 

 

 

Note 13 – Derivatives

We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, which could affect our operating results, financial condition and cash flows. We manage our exposure to these risks through our regular operating and financial activities and, when appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. These derivative instruments are utilized to hedge economic exposures, as well as to reduce volatility in earnings and cash flows resulting from shifts in market rates. We enter into limited types of derivative contracts including foreign currency spot and forward, as well as interest rate swap contracts, to manage foreign currency and interest rate exposures. Our primary foreign currency exposure is the Euro. The fair market values of all our derivative contracts change with fluctuations in interest rates and currency rates and are designed so that any changes in their values are offset by changes in the values of the underlying exposures. Derivative financial instruments are held solely as risk management tools and not for trading or speculative purposes.

We record all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain of these derivative contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges, whereby gains and losses are reported within AOCI in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, until the underlying transaction occurs, at which point they are reported in earnings as gains

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and losses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Certain of our derivatives, for which hedge accounting is not applied, are effective as economic hedges. These derivative contracts are required to be recognized each period at fair value, with gains and losses reported in earnings in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and therefore do result in some level of earnings volatility. The level of volatility will vary with the type and amount of derivative hedges outstanding, as well as fluctuations in the currency and interest rate markets during the period. The related cash flow impacts of all our derivative activities are reflected as cash flows from operating activities.

Derivatives, by their nature, involve varying degrees of market and credit risk. The market risk associated with these instruments resulting from currency exchange and interest rate movements is expected to offset the market risk of the underlying transactions, assets and liabilities being hedged. We do not believe there is significant risk of loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties associated with these instruments, because these transactions are executed with a diversified group of major financial institutions. Furthermore, our policy is to contract only with counterparties having a minimum investment grade or better credit rating. Credit risk is managed through the continuous monitoring of exposure to such counterparties.

Foreign Exchange Risk Management

We use foreign exchange contracts to hedge the price risk associated with foreign denominated forecasted purchases of materials used in our manufacturing process and to manage currency risk associated with operating costs in certain operating units, including foreign currency denominated intercompany loans and other foreign currency denominated assets. These contracts generally mature over the next three years. The majority of these contracts are designated as cash flow hedges.

At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we had outstanding foreign exchange contracts, primarily forward contracts, which are summarized below:

 

 

Cash Flow Hedges

We designate a portion of our foreign exchange contracts as cash flow hedges of foreign currency denominated purchases and cash flow hedges of foreign currency denominated intercompany loans. As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we had $1.448 billion and $1.608 billion of forward contracts maturing through May 2022. These contracts are recorded at fair value in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The changes in fair value for these contracts are calculated on a forward-to-forward rate basis. These changes in fair value are reported in AOCI and are reclassified to either Cost of sales, Foreign exchange losses (gains), net, or Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”), depending on the nature of the underlying asset or liability that is being hedged, in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, in the period or periods during which the underlying transaction occurs.  

Changes in the fair value of the derivatives are highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged items because the amounts and the maturities of the derivatives approximate those of the forecasted exposures. Any ineffective portion of the derivative is recognized in the current period in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, in the same line item in which the foreign

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currency gain or loss on the underlying hedged transaction was recorded. We recognized $0.1 million of ineffectiveness in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income in the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and $(0.1) million and $0.1 million in the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the fair values of these contracts were net assets of $141.7 million and $131.9 million, respectively. The amount associated with these hedges that is expected to be reclassified from AOCI to earnings within the next 12 months is a gain of $110.2 million.

Economic Hedges

When hedge accounting is not applied to derivative contracts, or after former cash flow hedges have been de-designated as balance sheet hedges, we recognize the gain or loss on the associated contracts directly in current period earnings in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as either Foreign exchange losses (gains), net, Cost of sales, or SG&A according to the underlying exposure. As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, we had $277.5 million and $419.1 million, respectively, of forward contracts maturing through October 2018 in various currencies to hedge foreign currency denominated intercompany loans and other foreign currency denominated assets. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the fair values of these contracts were net assets of $12.8 million and $7.4 million, respectively. Adjustments to the carrying value of the foreign currency forward contracts offset the gains and losses on the underlying loans in Foreign exchange losses (gains), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Interest Rate Risk Management

Interest Rate Lock

In May 2015, we entered into an interest rate lock on the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes. The interest rate lock was used to protect the interest rate on the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes between the time the lock was initiated and the time the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes were issued, therefore eliminating any interest rate risk leading up to the bond issuance. We recognized $0.1 million in AOCI which is being amortized into Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income over the term of the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes.

The following tables provide a summary of the fair value amounts of our derivative instruments as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016:

 

 

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Derivative Activity:

The following tables summarize the activity of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

 

 

The following tables summarize the activity of our derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

 

 

The following table summarizes gains and losses from our derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

 

 

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Note 14 – Fair Value Measurements

Pursuant to the accounting guidance for fair value measurements, fair value is defined as the price we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which the asset or liability would transact in and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.

Fair Value Hierarchy

Under fair value accounting guidance, there is a three-tier fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions.

The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels are defined as follows:

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

For assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets and liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data, and in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date.

The following table provides the fair value hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis.

 

 

 

The following describes the valuation methodologies we use to measure assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:

Available-for-Sale Securities: Available-for-sale securities are classified as Level 1 when the fair value is determined from market quotes obtained from financial institutions in active markets. Available-for-sale securities are classified as Level 3 when relevant observable inputs for a security are not available.

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In August 2016, we purchased a convertible debt security issued by a nonpublic entity for $15.0 million and classified the security as available-for-sale.  This available-for-sale debt security is measured at fair value each reporting period, with unrealized gains and losses recorded in other comprehensive income. We measure its fair value using an income approach that incorporates probability-weighted outcomes.  We classified this investment as Level 3 due to the lack of observable market data over fair value inputs such as the fair value of the nonmarketable equity shares underlying the conversion option. Changes in the estimated fair value of the nonmarketable equity shares underlying the conversion option contribute to changes in the fair value of the available-for-sale debt security.  Additionally, updated estimates of the assessed likelihood of a default by the issuer contribute to changes in the fair value of the available-for-sale debt security. As of December 31, 2016, the fair value of this available-for-sale debt security was $15.0 million. The contractual maturity date is August 18, 2018.

Foreign Exchange Contracts: We use foreign exchange contracts to hedge market risks relating to possible adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our foreign exchange contracts were measured at fair value using Level 2 inputs. Such inputs include foreign currency exchange spot and forward rates for similar transactions in actively quoted markets.

Pension Assets: Our pension assets have been valued using Level 1 inputs as quoted prices in an active market exist for these assets. Refer to Note 17—Retirement Benefits for more information.

Contingent Consideration: At December 31, 2016, a portion of our contingent consideration is associated with an earn-out related to the acquisition of TowerSec. We use a Monte Carlo simulation model (a form of the income approach) in determining the fair value of the contingent consideration. The principal inputs to the approach include our expectations of the achievement of certain targets for awarded business through March 10, 2019, risk-free rates, volatility, credit spreads, and the weighted average cost of capital.  At June 30, 2016, our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability was $27.7 million.  During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, we reconfirmed our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability.

A portion of our contingent consideration is associated with a $30.0 million earn-out related to the acquisition of Redbend Ltd (“Redbend”). We use a discounted cash flow approach (a form of the income approach) in determining the fair value of the contingent consideration. The principal inputs to the approach include our expectations of the achievement of Redbend’s cumulative bookings target for awarded business from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016 and a discount rate that begins with our weighted average cost of capital and adjusts for the risks associated with the underlying cumulative bookings target for awarded business outcome, the functional form of the payout and our credit risk associated with making the payment. At June 30, 2016, our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability was $18.4 million.  During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we revised our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability to $30.0 million. During the three months ended December 31, 2016, we reconfirmed our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability.

A portion of our contingent consideration is associated with a $10.0 million earn-out related to the acquisition of Southern Vision Systems, Inc. (“SVSI”). We use a discounted cash flow approach (a form of the income approach) in determining the fair value of the contingent consideration. The principal input to the approach is our expectation of the achievement of SVSI’s contribution margin targets related to the sale of certain products through June 30, 2018. At June 30, 2016, our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability was $3.0 million.  During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we made a payment of approximately $2.1 million related to fiscal year 2016 results.  During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, we revised our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability to $4.7 million

A portion of our contingent consideration is associated with an earn-out related to our acquisition of Duran Audio BV (“Duran”). We use a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach (a form of the income approach) in determining the fair value of the contingent consideration. The principal inputs to the approach include our expectations of Duran’s gross profit related to the sale of certain specified products through June 30, 2020 and a discount rate that begins with our weighted average cost of capital and adjusts for the risks associated with the underlying Duran gross profit outcome, the functional form of the payout and our credit risk associated with making the payment.  At June 30, 2016, our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability was $1.6 million.  During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we made a payment of approximately $0.1 million related to fiscal year 2016 results.  During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, we reconfirmed our $1.5 million estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability.

A portion of our contingent consideration is associated with an earn-out related to the acquisition of I.P.S.G International Product Solution Group Pty Ltd. and VFX Systems Pty Ltd. (collectively “IPSG/VFX”). We determined the fair value of the contingent consideration based on our expectations of IPSG/VFX’s gross profit related to the sale of certain specified products through June 30, 2017.  At June 30, 2016, our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability was $0.  During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, we reconfirmed our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability.

Given the use of significant inputs that are not observable in the market, our contingent consideration is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 22—Acquisitions for more information.

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments only in certain circumstances. These assets can include long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale or impaired, goodwill that has been reduced to fair value when it is impaired, cost and equity method investments and the remeasurement of retained investments in formerly consolidated subsidiaries upon a change in control that results in deconsolidation of a subsidiary if we sell a controlling interest and retain a noncontrolling stake in the entity. Assets that are written down to fair value when impaired and retained investments are not subsequently adjusted to fair value unless further impairment occurs.

The following table provides the carrying value for assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis, all of which are measured under Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, and the losses recorded during the periods presented. There were no gains or losses recognized in the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

 

The following describes the valuation methodologies we use to measure financial and non-financial instruments accounted for at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

Equity Method Investments: Equity method investments are generally valued using a discounted cash flow model, comparative market multiples or a combination of both approaches as appropriate. These investments are generally included in Level 3.

Goodwill: Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment loss may have been incurred. This asset is included in Level 3. Refer to Note 8—Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net for more information.

Long-lived Assets: Long-lived assets include Property, plant and equipment, net and intangible assets, and are valued using the best information available, including quoted market prices or market prices for similar assets when available or internal cash flow estimates discounted at an appropriate interest rate or independent appraisals, as appropriate. For real estate, cash flow estimates are based on current market estimates that reflect current and projected lease profiles and available industry information about expected trends in rental, occupancy and capitalization rates. These assets are generally included in Level 3.

 

 

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Note 15 – Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of the following:

 

 

AOCI: At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 AOCI consisted of the following:

 

 

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At December 31, 2016, we had approximately $9 million and $61.9 million of investments included in Other current assets and Non-current assets, respectively, in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that have been classified as available-for-sale securities. At June 30, 2016, we had approximately $8.9 million and $45.6 million of investments included in Other current assets and Non-current assets, respectively, in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that have been classified as available-for-sale securities. These securities are recorded at fair value with realized gains and losses recorded in income and unrealized gains and losses recorded in AOCI, net of taxes.

 

 

Note 16 – Restructuring Program

Our restructuring program that is designed to improve our global footprint, cost structure, technology portfolio, human resources and internal processes continues. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we continued to refine existing programs and launched new programs focused on achieving further productivity improvements to: (i) optimize certain research and development, supply chain and administrative functions; (ii) outsource certain manufacturing capabilities; (iii) divest or sublease facilities no longer needed to support current operations; and (iv) relocate certain functions to best cost countries.

A summary and components of our restructuring initiatives are presented below and include accruals for new programs as well as revisions to estimates, both increases and decreases, to programs accrued in prior periods:

 

 

Restructuring liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Restructuring expenses by reporting business segment are presented below:

 

 

 

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Note 17 – Retirement Benefits

Plan Descriptions

Retirement savings plan

We provide a Retirement Savings Plan (the “Savings Plan”) for certain employees in the United States. Under the Savings Plan, and subject to certain limitations: (i) employees may contribute up to 50 percent of their pretax compensation; (ii) each business unit will make a safe harbor non-elective contribution in an amount equal to three percent of a participant’s pre-tax compensation; and (iii) each business unit may also make a matching contribution of 50 percent of an employee’s tax-deferred compensation, up to the first six percent of a participant’s pre-tax compensation. Matching contributions vest at a rate of 25 percent for each year of service with the employer, beginning with the second year of service.

Pension benefits

We provide defined pension benefits to certain eligible employees. The measurement date used for determining pension benefits is the last day of our fiscal year, June 30^th. We have certain business units in Europe and Asia that maintain defined benefit pension plans for many of our current and former employees. The coverage provided and the extent to which the retirees’ share in the cost of the program vary by business unit. Generally, plan benefits are based on age, years of service and average compensation during the final years of service. In the United States, we have a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “SERP”) that provides retirement, death and termination benefits, as defined in the SERP, to certain key executives designated by our Board of Directors. The majority of our defined benefit plans do not have contractual or statutory provisions which specify minimum funding requirements. We are in compliance with all existing contractual obligations and statutory provisions.

The SERP is an unfunded plan for tax purposes and under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) all obligations arising under the SERP are payable from our general assets. To assist in the funding of the benefits under the SERP, we maintain assets in an irrevocable trust whereby the use of these assets is restricted to funding our future benefit obligations under the SERP. These assets are not plan assets of the SERP, therefore, in the event of bankruptcy, the assets become unrestricted and the SERP would become a general creditor of our company. The assets and liabilities, and earnings and expenses, of the irrevocable trust are consolidated in our condensed consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, there were $94.4 million and $92.7 million, respectively, of total assets included in the irrevocable trust of which $0.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in each period consisted of Cash and cash equivalents, $41.2 million and $40.8 million, respectively, consisted of the cash surrender value of life insurance policies and $53.2 million and $51.8 million, respectively, consisted of equity and fixed income mutual funds, which are classified as available-for-sale securities.

The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we made contributions of $2.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively, to the defined benefit pension plans which were paid to participants.  During the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we made contributions of $5.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively, to the defined benefit pension plans which were paid to participants.  We expect to make approximately $5.2 million in contributions for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.

 

 

Note 18 – Business Segment Data

Effective July 1, 2016, we revised our business segments in order to better align them with our strategic approach to the markets and customers we serve. Prior period segment amounts throughout the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to the new segment structure. The reclassification of historical business segment information had no impact on our basic financial statements.

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The accounting principles applied at the operating segment level in determining income (loss) from operations are the same as those applied at the consolidated financial statement level. Goodwill was allocated to our segments based on the relative fair value of the components of our reporting units that were affected by our change in segments. Refer to Note 8 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net for more information.

We design and engineer connected products and solutions, including connected car, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions and connected services for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide. Our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources based on net sales, operating income and working capital in each of the operating segments which are also our reporting segments.

Connected Car

Our Connected Car segment designs, manufactures and markets connected car systems for vehicle applications to be installed primarily as original equipment by automotive manufacturers. Our scalable connected car platforms deliver enhanced and connected capabilities to the car, including intelligent high-performance navigation with embedded solutions for multimedia, premium entertainment tuners, and on-board and off-board connectivity that addresses a wide range of vehicle categories. Leveraging a software-driven computer platform, we offer an integrated suite of technologies that extends beyond infotainment to encompass telematics, connected safety, and over-the-air update capabilities.  We also offer a comprehensive suite of automotive cyber security solutions through a multi-layer architecture that can protect not only future vehicles, but connected cars on the road today. Global customers for our connected car systems include BMW, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, Geely, General Motors, Hyundai, Qoros, Subaru, Suzuki, TATA, Toyota/Lexus, Ssangyong, the Volkswagen Group and Yamaha. We also produce an infotainment system for Harley-Davidson touring motorcycles.

Lifestyle Audio

Our Lifestyle Audio segment designs, manufactures and markets car audio systems for vehicle applications to be installed primarily as original equipment by automotive manufacturers, as well as a wide range of consumer audio products including mid-to high-end loudspeaker and electronics, headphones, embedded audio products for consumer electronics and branded portable wireless speakers. Our Lifestyle Audio segment also now includes our car audio aftermarket services business which was previously included in our Connected Services segment. We believe that we continue to redefine audio excellence for the home, the car and on-the-go listening. Our Lifestyle Audio products are marketed worldwide under renowned brand names including AKG^®, Harman/Kardon^®, Infinity^®, JBL^®, JBL Professional, JBL Synthesis^®, Lexicon^®, Mark Levinson^® and Revel^®.  We also have rights to use the Bowers & Wilkins^®, Bang & Olufsen^® and Canton^® brand names within the automotive space. Global customers for our premium car audio systems include Aston Martin, BMW, Brilliance, Chang’an, Daimler, Dongfeng, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, Geely, General Motors, Great Wall, Hyundai, McLaren, PSA Peugeot Citroën, SAIC, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota/Lexus and the Volkswagen Group. Our car audio products feature innovative technologies such as Clari-Fi^TM, HALOsonic^TM and Quantum Logic Surround™.  Our consumer audio products are sold in mass-market retail stores such as Apple, Best Buy, Target, Media Markt and Fnac, specialty audio stores, Harman stores, through online retailers such as Amazon.com, and directly online at Harmanaudio.com.

Professional Solutions

Our Professional Solutions segment designs, manufactures and markets an extensive range of audio, lighting, video and control, and automation solutions for entertainment and enterprise applications, including live concerts and festivals, stadiums, airports, hotels and resorts, conference centers, educational institutions, command centers and houses of worship. We offer a variety of products, including loudspeakers, amplifiers, digital signal processors, microphones, headphones, mixing consoles, guitar pedals, lighting, video and control, and enterprise automation solutions. Our Professional Solutions audio products are used at important events in prestigious venues, such as the GRAMMY® Awards, the Emmy® Awards, the Super Bowl®, the Oscars®, the MTV® Video Music Awards, the Country Music Awards®  and Yankee Stadium. Our Professional Solutions products are marketed globally under a number of well-established brand names, including AKG, AMX^®, BSS^®, Crown^®, dbx^®, DigiTech^®, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Martin^®, Soundcraft^® and Studer^®.

Connected Services

Our Connected Services segment includes the operating results of Symphony Teleca Corporation (“STC”), and Redbend and our automotive services business. Our Connected Services segment creates innovative software solutions that integrate design, mobility, cloud and analytics and brings the benefits of the connected world to the automotive, retail, mobile, healthcare, media and consumer electronics markets. Our Connected Services segment offers services and solutions in order to help customers understand and visualize their data so they can make faster and more informed decisions, cloud-enable their businesses, support technical agility and exploit omni-channel strategies. Our Connected Services segment customers include BMW, British Telecom, Daimler, Jaguar Land Rover, Microsoft, Polycom and the Volkswagen Group.

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Other

Other includes compensation, benefits and occupancy costs for corporate employees, net of reporting segment allocations, expenses associated with new technology innovation and our corporate brand identity campaign.

The following tables report Net sales and Operating income (loss) by each reporting segment for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

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 **Represents elimination of inter-segment activity.

 

 

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Note 19 – Significant Customers

Presented below are the percentages of net sales to, and net accounts receivables due from, customers who represent ten percent or more of our net sales or net accounts receivable, as follows:

 

 

 

Note 20 – Commitments and Contingencies

At December 31, 2016, we were subject to legal claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including the matter described below. The outcome of this legal action cannot be predicted with certainty; however, management, based upon advice from legal counsel, believes such action is either without merit or will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In re Harman International Industries, Inc. Securities Litigation

On October 1, 2007, a purported class action lawsuit was filed by Cheolan Kim (the “Kim Plaintiff”) against Harman and certain of our officers in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the “Court”) seeking compensatory damages and costs on behalf of all persons who purchased our common stock between April 26, 2007 and September 24, 2007 (the “Class Period”). The original complaint alleged claims for violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.

The complaint alleged that the defendants omitted to disclose material adverse facts about Harman’s financial condition and business prospects. The complaint contended that had these facts not been concealed at the time the merger agreement with Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners was entered into, there would not have been a merger agreement, or it would have been at a much lower price, and the price of our common stock therefore would not have been artificially inflated during the Class Period. The Kim Plaintiff alleged that, following the reports that the proposed merger was not going to be completed, the price of our common stock declined, causing the plaintiff class significant losses.

On November 30, 2007, the Boca Raton General Employees’ Pension Plan filed a purported class action lawsuit against Harman and certain of our officers in the Court seeking compensatory damages and costs on behalf of all persons who purchased our common stock between April 26, 2007 and September 24, 2007. The allegations in the Boca Raton complaint are essentially identical to the allegations in the original Kim complaint, and like the original Kim complaint, the Boca Raton complaint alleges claims for violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.

On January 16, 2008, the Kim Plaintiff filed an amended complaint. The amended complaint, which extended the Class Period through January 11, 2008, contended that, in addition to the violations alleged in the original complaint, Harman also violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by “knowingly failing to disclose “significant problems” relating to its PND sales forecasts, production, pricing, and inventory” prior to January 14, 2008. The amended complaint claimed that when “Defendants revealed for the first time on January 14, 2008 that shifts in PND sales would adversely impact earnings per share by more than $1.00 per share in fiscal 2008,” that led to a further decline in our share value and additional losses to the plaintiff class.

On February 15, 2008, the Court ordered the consolidation of the Kim action with the Boca Raton action, the administrative closing of the Boca Raton action, and designated the short caption of the consolidated action as In re Harman International Industries, Inc. Securities Litigation, civil action no. 1:07-cv-01757 (RWR). That same day, the Court appointed the Arkansas Public Retirement System as lead plaintiff (“Lead Plaintiff”) and approved the law firm Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld and Toll, P.L.L.C. to serve as lead counsel.

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On May 2, 2008, Lead Plaintiff filed a consolidated class action complaint (the “Consolidated Complaint”). The Consolidated Complaint, which extended the Class Period through February 5, 2008, contended that Harman and certain of our officers and directors violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, by issuing false and misleading disclosures regarding our financial condition in fiscal year 2007 and fiscal year 2008. In particular, the Consolidated Complaint alleged that defendants knowingly or recklessly failed to disclose material adverse facts about MyGIG radios, personal navigation devices and our capital expenditures. The Consolidated Complaint alleged that when Harman’s true financial condition became known to the market, the price of our common stock declined significantly, causing losses to the plaintiff class.

On July 3, 2008, defendants moved to dismiss the Consolidated Complaint in its entirety. Lead Plaintiff opposed the defendants’ motion to dismiss on September 2, 2008, and defendants filed a reply in further support of their motion to dismiss on October 2, 2008.

On April 12, 2012, In re Harman International Industries, Inc. Securities Litigation, civil action no. 1:07-cv-01757 (D.D.C.) was reassigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras.

On September 5, 2012, the Court heard oral arguments on defendants’ motion to dismiss. At the request of the Court, on September 24, 2012, each side submitted a supplemental briefing on defendants’ motion to dismiss. On January 17, 2014, the Court granted a motion to dismiss, without prejudice. The Lead Plaintiff appealed this ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the “Court of Appeals”) and, on June 23, 2015, the District Court’s ruling was reversed and remanded for further proceedings. On July 23, 2015, the defendants filed a motion for a rehearing en banc before the Court of Appeals, which was denied on August 26, 2015. The defendants filed a petition for a writ of certiorari seeking U.S. Supreme Court review on November 24, 2015, which was denied on February 29, 2016. Discovery in this matter is ongoing.

Connected Car Supply Arrangements

We have arrangements with our Connected Car customers to provide products that meet predetermined technical specifications and delivery dates. In the event that we do not satisfy the performance obligations under these arrangements, we may be required to indemnify the customer. We accrue for any loss that we expect to incur under these arrangements when that loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated.  For the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we did not recognize any gains or losses related to these arrangements. For the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we recognized $0.9 million of costs relating to delayed delivery of a product to a Connected Car customer and $3.9 million of gains relating to losses that we no longer expect to incur, respectively. An inability to meet performance obligations on connected car platforms to be delivered in future periods could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition in future periods.

 

 

Note 21 – Related Party Transactions

Singularity University

In fiscal year 2015, we joined Singularity University’s Innovation Partnership Program, which is an innovation ecosystem for Fortune 500 companies to collaborate in the areas of technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and business strategy. In fiscal year 2015, we also purchased a Corporate Labs Membership from Singularity University (“Singularity”), providing Harman with access to educational programs, facilities and network connections. Payments to Singularity in fiscal years 2016 and 2015 totaled, in the aggregate, approximately $415,000 and $575,000, respectively. Robert Nail, who was appointed as a member of our Board of Directors on September 15, 2015, is an Associate Founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Singularity. He owns approximately 5.6% of the outstanding equity of Singularity. 

 

 

Note 22 – Acquisitions

TowerSec Ltd.

On March 10, 2016 (the “TowerSec Acquisition Date”), Harman Becker Automotive Systems Manufacturing Kft, our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary (“Harman Becker Kft”), acquired all of the outstanding shares of TowerSec (the “TowerSec Acquisition”), a global automotive cyber security company, for a purchase price of $45.0 million, subject to certain adjustments (the “TowerSec Adjustments”). On the TowerSec Acquisition Date we paid $37.9 million which excludes $2.3 million for an indemnification holdback and $3.0 million for a deferred consideration amount (the “Deferred Consideration Amount”). The indemnification holdback will be released following the 18 month anniversary of the TowerSec Acquisition Date, if not used.  The Deferred Consideration Amount will be released on the second anniversary of the TowerSec Acquisition Date.  Approximately $2.6 million of third-party debt was assumed and paid off at the closing. The TowerSec Adjustments were finalized during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 and we recorded an increase to the purchase price of approximately $0.1 million. The TowerSec Acquisition is also subject to an earn-out of up to $30.0 million, contingent on TowerSec’s achievement of certain targets through March 10, 2019. Our preliminary estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability is $27.7 million.

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The total cost of the TowerSec Acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values at the TowerSec Acquisition Date, as follows:

 

 

Based on our valuation, goodwill and intangibles were recorded in connection with the TowerSec Acquisition based on third-party valuations and management’s estimates for those acquired intangible assets. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. None of the goodwill recognized is deductible for tax purposes. Intangible assets include internally developed technology of $4.6 million with an approximate useful life of six years. Expenses of $0.6 million were recognized in connection with this acquisition and are included in SG&A in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The operating results of TowerSec are included in our condensed consolidated financial statements from the TowerSec Acquisition Date within our Connected Car segment. Pro forma financial information has not been provided as the TowerSec Acquisition is not material to our results of operations.

 

Southern Vision Systems, Inc.

On June 10, 2015 (the “SVSI Acquisition Date”), Harman Professional, Inc., our wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of SVSI (the “SVSI Acquisition”), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of audio/video over internet protocol products and services, for a total purchase price of $20.0 million, subject to certain adjustments (the “SVSI Adjustments”). On the SVSI Acquisition Date we paid $19.5 million which excludes $2.4 million for certain indemnification holdbacks. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, the $2.4 million indemnification holdbacks were released to the sellers. The SVSI Adjustments were finalized during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and we recorded an increase to the purchase price of approximately $0.1 million. The SVSI Acquisition is also subject to an earn-out of up to $10.0 million to be paid in fiscal years 2017, 2018 and 2019, based upon the achievement of certain contribution margin targets related to the sale of certain products through fiscal year 2018. Our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability is $3.0 million at the end of the measurement period for this acquisition. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we made a contingent consideration payment of $2.1 million related to fiscal year 2016 results. Refer to Note 14- Fair Value Measurements for more information on our ongoing evaluation of this contingent consideration liability.

Bang & Olufsen Automotive Assets

On June 1, 2015 (the “B&O Acquisition Date”), we acquired certain automotive assets and liabilities of Bang &Olufsen A/S (“B&O”), a developer of home audio systems and car audio solutions, including a perpetual exclusive license to use the Bang & Olufsen and B&O Play^® trademarks, for a total purchase price of €150.8 million (the “B&O Preliminary Purchase Price”) or approximately $165.7 million (the “B&O Acquisition”), subject to a final purchase price adjustment (the “B&O Adjustment”). On the B&O Acquisition Date, we paid the B&O Preliminary Purchase Price, of which €12.5 million was placed in escrow for certain indemnification matters. The B&O Adjustment was finalized during the three months ended September 30, 2015 and we recorded a decrease to the purchase price of approximately €0.5 million or $0.5 million. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the €12.5 million placed in escrow was released to the sellers.

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Symphony Teleca Corporation

On April 8, 2015 (the “STC Acquisition Date”), we acquired all of the outstanding shares of STC (the “STC Acquisition”), a global software services company, that provides software, engineering and integration services, for an estimated total base purchase price of $720.8 million (the “STC Purchase Price”), of which $491.5 million was paid at closing, consisting of $299.7 million in cash and $191.8 million in shares of our common stock. Approximately $115.6 million of third-party debt was assumed and paid off at closing and we also acquired $61.9 million of cash, of which $14.8 million was restricted, related to the acquisition of the remaining portion of a non-controlling interest that we did not own at the STC Acquisition Date. The STC Acquisition was subject to an earn-out which was based upon STC’s calendar year 2015 revenue. The STC Acquisition was also subject to a final base purchase price adjustment (the “Final Base Purchase Price Adjustment”) comprised of both a net debt and net working capital component which was estimated to be $0.  

During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, the calculation of the remainder of the STC Purchase Price and the earn-out (the “Additional Payments”) of $231.1 million and $23.3 million, respectively, and the Final Base Purchase Price Adjustment of $0 were finalized and settled in cash. There is a $42.0 million holdback related to specified indemnification matters which was withheld from our settlement of the Additional Payments. There are also holdbacks of $31.2 million and $21.0 million which were placed in separate escrow accounts to be used for other specified indemnification matters. The amounts placed in escrow or withheld from the Additional Payments will be released based on certain defined events.  

Red Bend Ltd.

On February 26, 2015 (the “Redbend Acquisition Date”), Harman Becker Kft acquired all of the outstanding shares of Redbend, a provider of software management technology for connected devices, over-the-air software and firmware upgrading services, in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $195.3 million (the “Redbend Acquisition”), of which $71.0 million was paid in cash and $124.3 million was paid in shares of our common stock (the “Redbend Purchase Price”), subject to certain adjustments (the “Post-Closing Adjustment”). Approximately $5.6 million of third party debt was assumed and paid off at the closing. The Redbend Acquisition is also subject to an earn-out of up to $30.0 million to be paid in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, based upon the achievement of Redbend’s cumulative bookings target for awarded business from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. Our estimate of the fair value of this contingent consideration liability is $20.9 million at the end of the measurement period. Refer to Note 14- Fair Value Measurements for more information on our ongoing evaluation of this contingent consideration liability.  Our final calculation of the Post-Closing Adjustment was $0.4 million, which was paid during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. Approximately $16.0 million of the Redbend Purchase Price was placed in escrow for certain indemnification matters. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, approximately $15.4 million of the amounts placed in escrow were released to the sellers.

S1nn GmbH & Co. KG

On February 1, 2015 (the “S1nn Acquisition Date”), Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH (“HBAS”), our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of S1nn GmbH & Co. KG (“S1nn”), a developer of infotainment systems, connectivity and car audio solutions, for a total purchase price of €49.0 million or approximately $55.4 million, which includes €4.1 million, or approximately $4.6 million, placed in escrow for certain indemnification holdbacks. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, €2.6 million or approximately $2.9 million of the amounts placed in escrow were released to the sellers. The remaining €1.5 million or approximately $1.7 million was released to us for specified indemnification matters.

 

I.P.S.G./VFX

On December 30, 2014 (the “IPSG/VFX Acquisition Date”), Harman International Industries Pty. Ltd., our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, acquired all of the outstanding shares of IPSG/VFX (the “IPSG/VFX Acquisition”), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of audio products, for an aggregate purchase price of $5.0 million, less certain adjustments determined at the IPSG/VFX Acquisition Date (the “IPSG/VFX Purchase Price”), which was paid in cash on the IPSG/VFX Acquisition Date. The IPSG/VFX Acquisition is subject to cumulative earn-outs of up to $8.0 million payable primarily based on expectations of the gross profit of IPSG/VFX (the “IPSG/VFX Contingent Consideration”). The IPSG/VFX Purchase Price and the IPSG/VFX Contingent Consideration are subject to a holdback of 15 percent payable contingent upon the outcome of certain events within 18 months of the IPSG/VFX Acquisition Date. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, a holdback of $0.7 million was released to the sellers. Our preliminary value of the IPSG/VFX Contingent Consideration liability was $0 at the end of the measurement period for this acquisition. Refer to Note 14- Fair Value Measurements for more information on our ongoing evaluation of this contingent consideration liability.

 

 

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Note 23 – Accounts Payable

Beginning in fiscal year 2015, we entered into an agreement with a third party to provide an accounts payable tracking system which allows participating suppliers to sell our payment obligations to designated third-party financial institutions. Participating suppliers may, at their sole discretion, make offers to sell one or more of our payment obligations prior to their scheduled due dates, at a discounted price, to participating financial institutions. Our goal in entering into this agreement is to capture overall supplier savings, in the form of pricing and payment terms, created by facilitating the supplier’s ability to sell payment obligations, while providing them with greater working capital flexibility. We have no economic interest in the sale of these suppliers’ receivables and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions concerning these services. Our obligations to our suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by a supplier’s decision to sell amounts under this arrangement; however, our right to offset balances due from suppliers against payment obligations is restricted by this agreement for those payment obligations that have been sold by suppliers. As of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, $253.5 million and $316.6 million, respectively, of our outstanding payment obligations had been placed in the accounts payable tracking system, and participating suppliers had sold $103.7 million and $149.6 million, respectively, of those payment obligations to participating financial institutions.

 

 

Note 24 – Subsequent Events

Dividend Declaration

On January 26, 2017 we declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. The quarterly dividend will be paid on February 22, 2017 to each stockholder of record as of the close of business on February 6, 2017.

 

 

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General

Samsung Acquisition

On November 14, 2016, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (“Samsung”) and Harman announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”), under which an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Harman and Harman will become an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung (the “Merger”). Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Harman shareholders will receive, for each Harman share held by such shareholders, $112 in cash at closing (the “Merger Consideration”). The completion of the Merger is subject to customary closing conditions including, among others, approval by our shareholders and various regulatory approvals.  The transaction is expected to close by the middle of calendar year 2017. Refer to Harman’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 17, 2017 for additional information on the transaction. We cannot guarantee that the Merger will be completed or that, if completed, it will be exactly on the terms as set forth in the Merger Agreement.  For additional information regarding certain risks related to the Merger see the information under the caption “Risk Factors” which is located in Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Effective July 1, 2016, we revised our business segments in order to better align them with our strategic approach to the markets and customers we serve. Our car audio aftermarket services business, which had previously been included within our Connected Services segment, is now included in our Lifestyle Audio segment.

Prior period segment amounts throughout the condensed consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations have been reclassified to conform to the current segment structure. The reclassification of historical business segment information had no impact on our basic financial statements.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 (our “2016 Annual Report”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements which are based on our current expectations and experience and our perception of historical trends, current market conditions, including customer acceptance of our new products, current economic data, expected future developments, foreign currency exchange rates, and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. Unless otherwise indicated, “Harman,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” are used interchangeably to refer to Harman International Industries, Incorporated and its consolidated subsidiaries. All amounts are in thousands unless otherwise indicated.

Executive Overview

We believe we are a leader in the design and engineering of connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions and connected services. We have developed, both internally and through a series of strategic acquisitions, a broad range of product offerings sold under renowned brand names in our principal markets. Our AKG^®, AMX^®, Crown^®, Harman/Kardon^®, Infinity^®, JBL^®, JBL Professional, JBL Synthesis^®, Lexicon^®, Mark Levinson^®, Martin^®, Revel^®, Soundcraft^® and Studer^® brand names are well known worldwide for premium quality and performance. Our software solutions power mobile devices and systems that are designed to be connected, integrated, personalized and adaptive across all platforms, from work and home, to car and mobile.

We report our business on the basis of four segments. Our Connected Car, Lifestyle Audio, Professional Solutions and Connected Services segments are based on our strategic approach to the markets and customers we serve. Other primarily includes compensation, benefit and occupancy costs for corporate employees, net of reporting segment allocations, expenses associated with new technology innovation and our corporate brand identity campaign.  

We believe that innovation is an important element to gaining market acceptance of our products and strengthening our market position. We have a history of leveraging our continuous technological innovation across all of the markets we serve. We have a well-deserved reputation for delivering premium audio and connected car solutions across a full spectrum of applications. We believe that our technological innovation, the quality of our products and our reputation for on-time delivery have resulted in Harman being awarded a substantial amount of Connected Car and Lifestyle Audio automotive business. As of June 30, 2016, we have a cumulative estimated $24.1 billion of awarded Connected Car and Lifestyle Audio automotive business, which represents the estimated future lifetime net sales for all our automotive customers. This amount does not represent firm customer orders. We report our awarded business primarily based on award letters from our customers. To validate these awards, we use various assumptions, including global vehicle production forecasts, customer take rates for our products, revisions to product life-cycle estimates and the impact of annual price reductions and exchange rates, among other factors. The term “take rate” represents the number of units sold by us divided by an

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estimate of the total number of vehicles of a specific vehicle line produced during the same timeframe. The assumptions we use to validate these awards are updated and reported externally on an annual basis. We believe our awarded automotive business will position us well for follow-on and new business with these existing customers.

Our management uses the amount of our awarded business for short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, development of earnings guidance and for planning future corporate investment and other activities, such as capital expenditures and restructuring. Our awarded business is also an input used to approximate our enterprise value. We believe our investors utilize this information for a number of reasons, including evaluating our future financial performance over time, to model our financial results of operations, to understand the risks inherent in our current operating plan, and as an input to approximate our enterprise value. However, our estimates of awarded automotive business are forward-looking statements and may not actually be achieved. See the risk factor “We may not realize sales represented by awarded business” in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of Part I of our 2016 Annual Report.

Our products are sold worldwide, with the largest markets located in the United States and Germany. In the United States, our primary manufacturing facilities are located in Kentucky, Indiana and Washington. Outside of the United States, we have manufacturing facilities in Austria, Brazil, China, Hungary, India, Germany, and Mexico.

Our sales and earnings may vary due to the production schedules and model year changeovers of our automotive customers, the holiday buying season for consumer audio products, customer acceptance of our products, the timing of new product introductions, product offerings by our competitors, fluctuations in the timing of contractual agreements for customer reimbursements for research, development and engineering expenses (“RD&E”) and general economic conditions. Since most of our businesses operate using local currencies, our reported sales and earnings may also fluctuate due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, especially with respect to the value of the Euro and the U.S. Dollar.

We believe opportunities exist to grow our business in all of our business segments in emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China (“BRIC”). During the three months ended December 31, 2016, BRIC sales to our end market customers increased $92.7 million to $358.1 million, an increase of 34.9 percent over the same period in the prior fiscal year. During the six months ended December 31, 2016, BRIC sales to our end market customers increased $183.5 million to $671.0 million, an increase of 37.6 percent over the same period in the prior fiscal year.

We continue to roll out our global marketing campaign featuring some of the world’s most prominent organizations, artists, celebrities and athletes such as the National Basketball Association, Stephen Curry, Quincy Jones, DNCE, Demi Lovato, and Linkin Park, in order to increase brand awareness and support growth and market share gains across our entire business.

Critical Accounting Policies

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, there were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in our 2016 Annual Report, except for recently adopted accounting standards disclosed in Note 2 – New Accounting Standards in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 2 – New Accounting Standards in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a summary of recently issued accounting standards.

Results of Operations

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016 were $1.947 billion compared to $1.772 billion in the same period in the prior year, an increase of 9.9 percent, or 10.7 percent excluding foreign currency translation. Net sales increased due to growth in all of our segments primarily due to the impact of strong demand for connected smart audio products and headphones in consumer audio and growth in our automotive businesses offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $12.3 million.

Net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2016 were $3.707 billion compared to $3.403 billion in the same period in the prior year, an increase of 8.9 percent, or 9.4 percent excluding foreign currency translation. Net sales increased due to growth in our Lifestyle Audio, Connected Car, and Connected Services segments primarily due to the impact of strong demand for connected smart

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audio products and headphones in consumer audio and growth in our automotive businesses offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $13.1 million.

A summary of our net sales by business segment is presented below:

 

 

Connected Car – Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016 increased $32.3 million, or 4.4 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 5.0 percent excluding foreign currency translation. The increase in net sales was driven by the expansion of recently launched programs and stronger production, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $4.5 million.

Net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2016 increased $74.0 million, or 5.0 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 5.2 percent excluding foreign currency translation. The increase in net sales was driven by the expansion of recently launched programs and stronger production, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $3.1 million.

Lifestyle Audio – Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016 increased $123.7 million, or 19.3 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 19.7 percent excluding foreign currency translation. The increase in net sales was driven by stronger demand for connected smart audio products and headphones in consumer audio and stronger automotive production in car audio, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $2.3 million.

Net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2016 increased $216.0 million, or 19.3 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 19.5 percent excluding foreign currency translation. The increase in net sales was driven by stronger demand for connected smart audio products and headphones in consumer audio and stronger automotive production in car audio, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $1.9 million.

Professional Solutions – Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016 increased $6.8 million, or 2.7 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 3.1 percent excluding foreign currency translation due to stronger sales in Asia, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $1.0 million.

Net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2016 decreased $0.1 million, or 0 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 0.4 percent excluding foreign currency translation due to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $2.1 million, partially offset by stronger sales.

Connected Services – Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016 increased $19.8 million, or 12.9 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 16.4 percent excluding foreign currency translation. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by higher demand for automotive services, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $4.6 million.

Net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2016 increased $26.5 million, or 8.5 percent, compared to the same period in the prior year, or 11.1 percent excluding foreign currency translation. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by higher demand for automotive services, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $7.3 million.

Gross Profit

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 0.4 percentage points to 31.2 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to 30.8 percent in the same period in the prior year. The increase in overall gross profit as a percentage of net sales was driven by our Lifestyle Audio and Connected Car segments partially offset by decreases in overall gross profit as a percentage of net sales in our Professional Solutions and Connected Services segments.

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Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 0.7 percentage points to 31.0 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to 30.3 percent in the same period in the prior year. The increase in overall gross profit as a percentage of net sales was driven by our Lifestyle Audio and Connected Car segments partially offset by decreases in overall gross profit as a percentage of net sales in our Professional Solutions and Connected Services segments.

A summary of our gross profit by business segment is presented below:

 

 

Connected Car – Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 1.6 percentage points to 26.4 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the impact of higher sales volume leveraging a more efficient fixed production cost base and favorable product mix.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 1.4 percentage points to 25.6 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the impact of higher sales volume leveraging a more efficient fixed production cost base and favorable product mix.

Lifestyle Audio – Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 1.5 percentage points to 33.9 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to margin expansion in car audio as a result of operating leverage and manufacturing excellence.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased 2.1 percentage points to 34.5 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to margin expansion in car audio as a result of operating leverage and manufacturing excellence.  

Professional Solutions – Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased 4.0 percentage points to 37.4 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to unfavorable geographic and product mix.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased 3.2 percentage points to 38.2 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to unfavorable geographic and product mix.

Connected Services – Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased 3.2 percentage points to 31.0 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher revenue on high margin engineering change orders in the prior year.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased 2.9 percentage points to 31.1 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to higher revenue on high margin engineering change orders in the prior year.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $433.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $385.9 million in the same period in the prior year, an increase of $48.0 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased 0.5 percentage points in the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily in support of increased net sales, higher restructuring expenses, higher RD&E, increased transaction costs, and an increase in a contingent consideration liability related to an acquisition, partially offset by tighter expense controls and favorable foreign currency translation of $2.2 million. RD&E increased $9.0 million to $112.1 million, or 5.8 percent of net sales, in the three months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $103.1 million, or 5.8 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year primarily due to higher gross spending to support awarded business, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.6 million.

SG&A were $824.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $741.9 million in the same period in the prior year, an increase of $82.5 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased 0.4 percentage points in the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily in support of increased net sales, higher restructuring expenses, higher RD&E, increased transaction costs, and an increase in certain contingent consideration liabilities related to certain acquisitions, partially offset by tighter expense controls and favorable foreign currency translation of $2.2 million. RD&E increased $10.4 million to $221.4 million, or 6.0 percent of net sales, in the six months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $211.0 million, or 6.2 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year primarily due to higher gross spending to support awarded business, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.3 million.

A summary of SG&A by business segment is presented below:

 

 

Connected Car – SG&A increased $27.4 million to $126.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily in support of increased net sales, higher restructuring expenses, and higher RD&E, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.6 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased 3.0 percentage points to 16.4 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E increased $5.4 million to $50.4 million, or 6.6 percent of net sales, in the three months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $45.1 million, or 6.1 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year primarily due to higher gross spending to support new awards partially offset by higher customer reimbursements and favorable foreign currency translation of $0.3 million.

SG&A increased $39.7 million to $229.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily in support of increased net sales, higher restructuring expenses, and higher RD&E, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.3 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased 1.9 percentage points to 14.6 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E increased $4.4 million to $98.8 million, or 6.3 percent of net sales, in the six months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $94.3 million, or 6.3 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year primarily due to higher gross spending to support new awards partially offset by higher customer reimbursements and favorable foreign currency translation of $0.1 million.

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Lifestyle Audio – SG&A increased $8.9 million to $133.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily in support of increased net sales, including higher RD&E and higher selling and marketing expenses related to our brand identity campaign, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.6 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased 2.0 percentage point to 17.5 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E increased $7.7 million to $36.1 million, or 4.7 percent of net sales, in the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $28.4 million, or 4.4 percent of net sales in the same period in the prior year due to higher gross spending to support awarded business, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.1 million.

SG&A increased $24.1 million to $255.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily in support of increased net sales, including higher RD&E and higher selling and marketing expenses related to our brand identity campaign, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.3 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased 1.5 percentage point to 19.2 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E increased $13.9 million to $70.9 million, or 5.3 percent of net sales, in the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $57.1 million, or 5.1 percent of net sales in the same period in the prior year due to higher gross spending to support awarded business, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.1 million.

Professional Solutions – SG&A increased $6.1 million to $85.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to higher RD&E and an increase in a contingent consideration liability related to an acquisition, partially offset by favorable foreign currency translation of $0.4 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased 1.6 percentage points to 33.4 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E increased $2.6 million to $19.2 million, or 7.5 percent of net sales, in the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $16.5 million, or 6.6 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year to support new product introductions.

SG&A increased $11.8 million to $167.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to higher restructuring expenses, higher RD&E, and an increase in a contingent consideration liability related to an acquisition, partially offset by tighter cost controls and favorable foreign currency translation of $0.7 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased 2.4 percentage points to 33.8 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E increased $2.5 million to $36.8 million, or 7.4 percent of net sales, in the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $34.3 million, or 6.9 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year to support new product introductions.

Connected Services – SG&A decreased $13.5 million to $34.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to lower amortization of our acquired intangible assets, lower RD&E and favorable foreign currency translation of $0.5 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased 11.4 percentage points to 19.7 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E decreased $5.9 million to $4.3 million, or 2.5 percent of net sales, in the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $10.3 million, or 6.7 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year.

SG&A decreased $11.8 million to $84.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to lower amortization of our acquired intangible assets, lower RD&E and favorable foreign currency translation of $0.9 million, partially offset by an increase in a contingent consideration liability related to an acquisition. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased 5.9 percentage points to 24.8 percent for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year. RD&E decreased $8.0 million to $11.7 million, or 3.4 percent of net sales, in the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $ 19.7 million, or 6.3 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year.

Other – Other SG&A includes compensation, benefit and occupancy costs for corporate employees, new technology innovation and expenses associated with our corporate brand identity campaign. Other SG&A increased $20.6 million to $57.7 million in the three months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased transaction costs related to the Merger Agreement and increased stock compensation costs.  Other SG&A increased $21.8 million to $93.2 million in the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to increased transaction costs related to the Merger Agreement and increased stock compensation costs.  

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Restructuring

Our restructuring program that is designed to improve our global footprint, cost structure, technology portfolio, human resources and internal processes continues. For the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we continued to refine existing programs and launched new programs focused on achieving further productivity improvements to: (i) optimize certain research and development, supply chain and administrative functions; (ii) outsource certain manufacturing capabilities; (iii) divest or sublease facilities no longer needed to support current operations; and (iv) relocate certain functions to best cost countries.  For the six months ended December 31, 2016, the total restructuring liability increased $23.2 million to $47.4 million, compared to June 30, 2016, primarily due to $33.7 million of expenses incurred for new programs or to refine existing programs offset by payments of $9.4 million. Refer to Note 16 – Restructuring Program in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our restructuring balance.

Goodwill

Goodwill was $1.500 billion at December 31, 2016 compared with $1.510 billion at June 30, 2016. The decrease in goodwill in the six months ended December 31, 2016 versus June 30, 2016 was primarily associated with unfavorable foreign currency translation of $9.7 million and a decrease of $0.1 million in connection with the acquisition of TowerSec Ltd. (“TowerSec”).

Refer to Note 8 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our goodwill balance.

We did not recognize any goodwill impairment charges in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income in the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Operating Income

Operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $174.0 million, or 8.9 percent of net sales, compared to operating income of $159.2 million, or 9.0 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher leverage of fixed costs based on higher net sales volumes partially offset by higher SG&A in support of increased net sales, higher restructuring expenses, an increase in transaction costs, and an increase in a contingent consideration liability related to an acquisition.

Operating income for the six months ended December 31, 2016 was $324.8 million, or 8.8 percent of net sales, compared to operating income of $290.6 million, or 8.5 percent of net sales, in the same period in the prior year. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher leverage of fixed costs based on higher net sales volumes partially offset by higher SG&A in support of increased net sales, higher restructuring expenses, an increase in transaction costs, and an increase in certain contingent consideration liabilities related to certain acquisitions.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense is reported net of interest income in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Interest expense, net was $9.2 million and $7.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Gross interest expense was $10.1 million and $8.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The non-cash portion of gross interest expense was $0.9 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The cash portion of gross interest expense was $9.2 million and $7.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest income was $0.9 million for the three month periods ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Interest expense, net was $18.5 million and $15.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Gross interest expense was $20.3 million and $17.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The non-cash portion of gross interest expense was $1.9 million and $1.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The cash portion of gross interest expense was $18.4 million and $16.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest income was $1.8 million and $1.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Non-cash interest expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 relates to the amortization of the debt discount and debt issuance costs on the Euro denominated 2.000 Percent Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2.000 Percent Senior Notes”) issued on May 27, 2015 and the U.S. Dollar denominated 4.150 Percent Senior Notes due 2025 (the “4.150 Percent Senior Notes”) issued on May 11, 2015, the amortization of debt issuance costs on the Multi-Currency Credit Agreement entered into on March 26, 2015 by and among Harman, Harman Holding GmbH & Co. KG (“Harman KG”) and a group of banks (the “2015 Credit Agreement”), and the accretion of the innovative Systems GmbH obligation.  

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Non-cash interest expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015 relates to the amortization of the debt discount and debt issuance costs on the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes and the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes and the amortization of debt issuance costs on the 2015 Credit Agreement.

Cash interest expense for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 primarily relates to interest on the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes, the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes, the 2015 Credit Agreement, and our short term borrowings.

Interest income primarily relates to interest earned on our cash and cash equivalents and the variances from year to year are due to fluctuations in those balances and changes in interest rates.

Foreign Exchange Losses (Gains), Net

Foreign currency exchange gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of certain foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are included in Foreign exchange losses (gains), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Miscellaneous, Net

Miscellaneous, net expenses were $1.9 million and $4.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and were $4.8 million and $8.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, Miscellaneous, net expenses primarily consisted of bank charges.  During three and six months ended December 31, 2015, Miscellaneous, net expenses primarily consisted of bank charges, interest expense related to a disputed claim and accretion of certain acquisition consideration liabilities which are payable in the future.  

Income Tax Expense, Net

Our provision for income taxes is based on an estimated annual tax rate for the year applied to federal, state and foreign income. Income tax expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $60.9 million and $33.1 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 37.9 percent and 22.6 percent, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2016, compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due a discrete tax charge of $22.7 million from deemed income on foreign earnings of which $3.7 million, $17.1 million and $1.9 million is attributable to fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

Income tax expense for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $98.3 million and $66.6 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 32.8 percent and 24.9 percent, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2016, compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to a discrete tax charge of $22.7 million from deemed income on foreign earnings of which $3.7 million, $17.1 million and $1.9 million is attributable to fiscal years 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

We have net deferred tax assets of $106.5 million primarily consisting of deferred deductions, interest and loss carryovers and research and experimentation credits. We have evaluated all available evidence, both positive and negative, and based upon such evidence we continue to believe that our net deferred tax assets are fairly reflected in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. If the results of our operations do not meet our current expectations, our net deferred tax assets may become impaired.

As of December 31, 2016 unrecognized tax benefits and the related interest were $65.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively, all of which would affect the tax rate if recognized. During the three months ended December 31, 2016, tax reserves decreased by $0.1 million primarily due to foreign currency translation that is recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Related interest on prior year exposures was increased by $0.1 million. During the six months ended December 31, 2016, $0.3 million of tax reserves were established on new uncertain tax positions. Related interest on prior year exposures was increased by $0.2 million.

Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We primarily finance our working capital requirements through cash generated by operations, the 2015 Credit Agreement, and trade credit. Cash and cash equivalents were $683.4 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $602.3 million at June 30, 2016. During the six months ended December 31, 2016, our cash and cash equivalents balance increased $81.1 million. The increase in cash was due to net cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by payments related to capital expenditures, repurchases of common stock under our board authorized share buyback programs and related to our share-based compensation arrangements, dividends, payment of

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contingent consideration, and the purchase of a convertible debt security. We also used cash to make investments in our manufacturing facilities, fund product development and meet the working capital needs of our business segments.

At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, there was approximately $513.0 million and $523.0 million, respectively, of outstanding borrowings, which are included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Borrowings under the 2015 Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 there were $4.1 million of outstanding letters of credit under the 2015 Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, unused available credit under the 2015 Credit Agreement was $682.9 million and $672.9 million, respectively. In connection with the 2015 Credit Agreement, we incurred $3.0 million of fees and other expenses, which are being amortized over the term of the 2015 Credit Agreement to Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income on a straight-line basis.

The 2015 Credit Agreement and each of the indentures underlying the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes and the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes contain provisions that limit our operating and financing activities. A violation of any of these covenants could result in a default under our debt agreements, which could permit the acceleration of the repayment of any borrowings outstanding and/or the holders of the notes to direct the trustee to accelerate repayment of amounts outstanding under the notes. A default or acceleration under our debt agreements would result in increased capital costs and could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations and financial condition. As of December 31, 2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the 2015 Credit Agreement and each of the indentures underlying the 2.000 Percent Senior Notes and the 4.150 Percent Senior Notes.

We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents of $683.4 million at December 31, 2016, together with our expected future operating cash flows, and our availability of $682.9 million under the 2015 Credit Agreement, will be sufficient to cover our working capital needs, debt service, income tax payments, capital expenditures, including major investments related to manufacturing and research facilities in emerging markets, acquisitions, purchase commitments, restructuring projects, share buybacks and quarterly dividends for at least the next 12 months.

Our ability to maintain positive liquidity going forward depends on our ability to continue to generate cash from operations and maintain access to the financial markets, both of which are subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other market factors beyond our control. We earn a significant amount of our operating income outside the U.S., the majority of which is deemed to be permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2016, Cash and cash equivalents of $119.9 million were held in the U.S. and Cash and cash equivalents of $563.5 million were held by us in foreign jurisdictions. As of June 30, 2016, Cash and cash equivalents of $164.7 million were held in the U.S. and Cash and cash equivalents of $437.6 million were held by us in foreign jurisdictions. Below is a more detailed discussion of our cash flow activities during the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year.

Operating Activities

For the six months ended December 31, 2016, our net cash provided by operations was $310.5 million compared to $19.8 million in the same period in the prior year. The increase in operating cash flows compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to increases in accounts payable, smaller increases in inventory balances, increases in income taxes payable, higher net income partially offset by increases in receivables. At December 31, 2016, working capital, excluding cash and short-term debt, was $615.0 million, compared with $571.0 million at June 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to higher inventory, receivables and other current assets, partially offset by higher accounts payable, and accrued liabilities.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $87.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $86.9 million in the same period in the prior year. The increase in net cash used in investing activities compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to our acquisition of a convertible debt security, partially offset by decreased capital expenditures. Capital expenditures for the six months ended December 31, 2016 were $71.1 million, in support of new Connected Car and Lifestyle Audio automotive awards, compared to $87.4 million for the same period in the prior year.  

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $129.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016, compared to $133.1 million in the same period in the prior year. The decrease in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to the excess tax benefits for share-based compensation and a decrease in net repayments of long-term debt, partially offset by increased contingent consideration payments. Refer to Note 9- Debt in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our financing activities and material debt obligations including our 2.000 Percent Senior Notes, 4.150 Percent Senior Notes, and the 2015 Credit Agreement.

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Equity

Total shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2016 was $2.576 billion compared with $2.452 billion at June 30, 2016. The increase is primarily due to higher net income and the excess tax benefits from share-based compensation, offset by treasury stock repurchases and dividends to shareholders.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We utilize off-balance sheet arrangements in our operations when we enter into operating leases for land, buildings and equipment in the normal course of business, which are not included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, we had outstanding letters of credit of $4.1 million at December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 which were not included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Share Buyback Program

During the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we repurchased 241,357 shares at a cost of $20.0 million and 123,850 shares at a cost of $12.9 million, respectively. During the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we repurchased 692,789 shares at a cost of $55.2 million and 494,550 shares at a cost of $50.0 million, respectively, for a total cumulative buyback of 2,324,537 shares at a cost of $195.2 million under the board approved buyback program which is currently suspended pursuant to the Merger Agreement. Refer to Note 11- Shareholders’ Equity in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on our share buyback program.

Business Outlook

Our future outlook is largely dependent upon global macroeconomic conditions and global automotive production. We believe that our innovative portfolio of consumer audio products and effective deployment of marketing campaigns will continue to drive growth rates above the industry average. Within our automotive based businesses, we expect existing and new customers will continue to award new business in excess of current period revenue supporting our long term growth outlook. Results in our Professional Solutions segment remain negatively impacted by sales channel rationalizations to support our new solutions based go-to-market structure. To mitigate these impacts we continue to launch new innovative products and are focusing our attention on completing the re-alignment of our sales structure to better capitalize on our unique end-to-end solutions. Connected Services provides diversification of our customer base and moderation of our business cycle. We remain committed to our investment plans in the areas of RD&E and marketing programs, driving growth through increased consumer awareness for our innovative new product introductions. We also remain committed to pursuing incremental productivity and restructuring programs. We continue to expect that capital expenditures as a percentage of net sales for fiscal year 2017 will remain in line with fiscal year 2016 levels.

Subsequent Events

Dividend Declaration

On January 26, 2017 we declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. The quarterly dividend will be paid on February 22, 2017 to each stockholder of record as of the close of business on February 6, 2017.

 

 

We are required to include information about potential effects of changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since June 30, 2016, there have been no material changes in the quantitative or qualitative aspects of our market risk profile. See Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk included in our 2016 Annual Report.

Interest Rate Sensitivity/Risk

At December 31, 2016, interest on approximately 38 percent of our borrowings was determined on a variable rate basis. The interest rates on the balances of our debt, cash and cash equivalents are subject to changes in U.S. and European short-term interest rates. To assess exposure to interest rate changes, we have performed a sensitivity analysis assuming a hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates across all outstanding variable rate debt and investments. Our analysis indicates that the effect on net income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 of such an increase or decrease in interest rates would be approximately $0.7 million.

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Foreign Currency Risk

Significant amounts of our net sales result from our operations in Germany, Hungary, China, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. As a result, we are subject to market risks arising from changes in these foreign currency exchange rates, principally the change in the value of the Euro versus the U.S. Dollar. Refer to Note 13 – Derivatives in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion on our financial risk management. Changes in currency exchange rates, principally the change in the value of the Euro compared to the U.S. Dollar have an impact on our reported results when the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. Dollars. Approximately 37 percent of our sales are denominated in Euros. The average exchange rate for the Euro versus the U.S. Dollar for the six months ended December 31, 2016 decreased 6 percent from the same period in the prior fiscal year.

We presently estimate the effect on fiscal year 2017 income before income taxes, based upon a recent estimate of foreign exchange translation exposure (translating the operating performance of our foreign subsidiaries into U.S. Dollars), of a uniform strengthening or weakening of the U.S. Dollar by 10 percent, would be to increase or decrease income before income taxes by approximately $11.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2016.

Competitive conditions in the markets in which we operate may limit our ability to increase prices in the event of adverse changes in currency exchange rates. For example, certain products made in Europe are sold in the U.S. Sales of these products are affected by the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Euro. Any weakening of the U.S. Dollar could depress the demand for these European manufactured products in the U.S. and reduce sales. However, due to the multiple currencies involved in our business and the netting effect of various simultaneous transactions, our foreign currency positions are partially offsetting. In addition, our foreign currency hedging program is designed to limit our exposure.

Actual gains and losses in the future may differ materially from the hypothetical gains and losses discussed above based on changes in the timing and amount of interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate movements and our actual exposure and hedging transactions.

 

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. We note that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving our stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Interpretive guidance issued by the SEC staff permits the exclusion of an evaluation of the effectiveness of a registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as they relate to the internal control over financial reporting for acquired businesses during the first year following such acquisition. As discussed in Note 2 - Acquisitions in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 and in Note 22 – Acquisitions in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016, we completed the acquisition of TowerSec Ltd. (the “Acquired Business”). The Acquired Business had total assets representing one percent of consolidated assets, and total revenues representing less than one percent of consolidated revenues included in our condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016. Management’s evaluation and conclusion as to the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q excludes any evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of the Acquired Business.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

As a result of the acquisition of the Acquired Business, we have begun to integrate certain business processes and systems of the Acquired Business.

There have been no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as promulgated by the SEC under the 1934 Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Certain legal proceedings in which we are involved are discussed in Part I, Item 3 of our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

There have been no material changes to the disclosure regarding the legal proceedings set forth in Part I, Item 3 to our 2016 Annual Report.

 

 

The following risk factors update the disclosure set forth in Item 1A to our 2016 Annual Report:

We announced on November 14, 2016 that we have entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  We expect the transaction to close in mid-2017.  Our operating results may be adversely affected by the pendency of the transaction, and a failure to consummate the transaction could have an adverse effect on the share price of our common stock.

On November 14, 2016, we announced that we have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a Korean corporation (“Samsung”), Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a New York corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung, and Silk Delaware, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung USA (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will be merged with and into Harman  (the “Merger”), with Harman continuing as the surviving corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung.  The Merger is subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and creates various risks that could negatively impact our operating results or the price of our common stock, including the following:

If the Merger is not consummated, and there are no other parties willing and able to acquire Harman at a price of $112.00 per share or higher on terms acceptable to us, our share price will likely decline, as our common stock has recently traded at prices linked to the proposed per share consideration for the Merger.  

Additionally, we have incurred, and will continue to incur throughout the pendency of the Merger, certain costs, expenses and fees for professional services and other transaction costs in connection with the proposed Merger, for which we will have received little or no benefit if the Merger is not completed.  Many of these fees and costs will be payable by us even if the Merger is not completed and may relate to activities that we would not have undertaken other than to complete the Merger.

We filed a proxy statement with the SEC on January 17, 2017 in anticipation of the special meeting of our stockholders to be held in connection with the proposed Merger, at which our stockholders will be asked to approve, among other matters, the adoption of the Merger Agreement.  Adoption of the Merger Agreement by the requisite vote of our stockholders (as further described in the proxy statement) is a condition to the completion of the Merger.  The proxy statement contains a summary of the Merger Agreement, the matters to be voted on at the special meeting of our stockholders and other relevant matters with respect to the proposed Merger.  We urge our stockholders to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials in their entirety because they contain important information about the proposed Merger.

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The Merger Agreement contains provisions that could discourage or make it difficult for a third party to acquire us prior to the completion of the proposed Merger.

The Merger Agreement contains provisions that significantly restrict our ability to entertain a third-party acquisition proposal during the pendency of the Merger.  These provisions include a general prohibition on soliciting or engaging in discussions or negotiations regarding any alternative acquisition proposal, subject to certain exceptions, and require that we pay a termination fee of $240 million if the Merger Agreement is terminated in specified circumstances, such as because our board of directors changes its recommendation to our stockholders to vote in favor of the Merger.  For further details, see the sections of the proxy statement we filed with the SEC on January 17, 2017 entitled “The Merger Agreement—Other Covenants and Agreement—No Solicitation” and “—Company Termination Fee.”  These provisions might discourage an otherwise-interested third party from considering or proposing an acquisition transaction, even one that may be deemed of greater value to our stockholders than the proposed Merger.  Furthermore, even if a third party elects to propose an acquisition, the requirement on our part to pay a termination fee may result in that third party offering a lower value to our stockholders than such third party might otherwise have offered.

 

 

Share Repurchases

On October 28, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500.0 million of our common stock over a three year period (the “2014 Buyback Program”). The 2014 Buyback Program allows us to purchase shares of our common stock in accordance with applicable securities laws on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions during the authorized three year period. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the 2014 Buyback Program has been suspended. In the event that the 2014 Buyback Program resumes, we will determine the timing and the amount of any repurchases based on an evaluation of market conditions, share price, other growth opportunities and other factors. We have and may, if the 2014 Buyback Program resumes, repurchase shares on the open market or, from time to time, through repurchase plans with one or more external brokers that provide a structure for execution of share repurchases under the 2014 Buyback Program. During the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we repurchased 241,357 shares at a cost of $20.0 million and 123,850 shares at a cost of $12.9 million, respectively. During the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 we repurchased 692,789 shares at a cost of $55.2 million and 494,550 shares at a cost of $50.0 million, respectively, for a total cumulative buyback of 2,324,537 shares at a cost of $195.2 million under the 2014 Buyback Program:

 

 

 

None.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

Not applicable.

 

 

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* Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement.

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following financial information formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and (v) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Harman International Industries, Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

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