UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                          to                         
Commission File No. 1-4982
PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
34-0451060
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
6035 Parkland Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio
44124-4141
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (216) 896-3000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
 
Name of Each Exchange
on which Registered
Common Shares, $.50 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    
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Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  ý
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  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K ý.
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
The aggregate market value of the outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of December 31, 2015, excluding, for purpose of this computation only, stock holdings of the Registrant’s Directors and Officers: $12,945,310,211.
The number of Common Shares outstanding on July 31, 2016 was 133,901,044.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Definitive Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 26, 2016 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.




TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
 
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 1C.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II
 
 
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
 
 
 
PART III
 
 
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
 
 
 
PART IV
 
 
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PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016
PART I

ITEM 1. Business. Parker-Hannifin Corporation is a leading worldwide diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The Company was incorporated in Ohio in 1938. Its principal executive offices are located at 6035 Parkland Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44124-4141, telephone (216) 896-3000. As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires, the term "Company" refers to Parker-Hannifin Corporation and its subsidiaries and the term "year" and references to specific years refer to the applicable fiscal year.
The Company’s investor relations internet website address is www.phstock.com. The Company makes available free of charge on or through its website its annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as soon as reasonably practicable after filing or furnishing such material electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained on or accessible through the Company’s website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Board of Directors has adopted a written charter for each of the committees of the Board of Directors. These charters, as well as the Company’s Global Code of Business Conduct, Board of Directors Guidelines on Significant Corporate Governance Issues and Independence Standards for Directors, are posted and available on the Company’s investor relations internet website at www.phstock.com under the Corporate Governance page. Shareholders may request copies of these corporate governance documents, free of charge, by writing to Parker-Hannifin Corporation, 6035 Parkland Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44124-4141, Attention: Secretary, or by calling (216) 896-3000.
The Company’s manufacturing, service, sales, distribution and administrative facilities are located in 39 states within the United States and in 48 other countries. The Company’s products are sold as original and replacement equipment through sales and distribution centers worldwide. The Company markets its products through direct-sales employees, independent distributors and sales representatives. The Company's products are supplied to approximately 444,000 customers in virtually every significant manufacturing, transportation and processing industry.

The Company has two reporting segments: Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems. During 2016, the Company's technologies and systems were used in the products of these two reporting segments. For 2016, total net sales were $11.4 billion. Diversified Industrial Segment products accounted for 80% and Aerospace Systems Segment products accounted for 20% of those net sales.
Markets
The Company’s technologies and systems are used throughout various industries and in various applications. The approximately 444,000 customers who purchase the Company’s products are found throughout virtually every significant manufacturing, transportation and processing industry. No single customer accounted for more than 4% of the Company’s total net sales for the year ended June 30, 2016.

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Diversified Industrial Segment. Sales of Diversified Industrial Segment products are made primarily to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") and their replacement markets in manufacturing, packaging, processing, transportation, mobile construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agricultural and military machinery and equipment industries. The major markets for products of the Diversified Industrial Segment are listed below by group:
 
Automation
Group:
•    Battery Energy Storage
•    Factory automation
 •    Food and beverage 
•    Heavy industry
•    Industrial machinery
 
 

•    Life sciences
•    Packaging
 •    Semiconductor and electronics
 •    Transportation

 
 
 
Engineered Materials Group:
•    Aerospace
 
•    Chemical processing
 
•    Consumer
 
•    Fluid power
 
•    General industrial
 
•    Information technology
 
•    Life sciences

•    Microelectronics
 
•    Military
 
•    Oil and gas
•    Power generation
•    Renewable energy
 
•    Telecommunications
 
•    Transportation

 
 
 
Filtration
Group:
•    Agriculture
•    Aerospace and defense
•    Construction
 
•    Food and beverage
 
•    Industrial machinery
 
•    Life sciences
 
•    Marine

•    Mining
 •    Oil and gas
 •    Power generation
 •    Renewable energy
 •    Transportation
 •    Water purification

 
 
 
Fluid
Connectors
Group:
•    Aerial lift
 
•    Agriculture
 
•    Bulk chemical handling
 
•    Construction machinery
 
•    Food and beverage
 
•    Fuel and gas delivery
 
•    Industrial machinery

•    Life sciences
 
•    Marine
 
•    Mining
 
•    Mobile
 
•    Oil and gas
 
•    Renewable energy
 
•    Transportation

 
 
 
Hydraulics
Group:
•    Aerial lift
 
•    Agriculture
 
•    Air conditioning
 
•    Construction machinery
•    Entertainment
 
•    Forestry
 
•    Industrial machinery
•    Machine tools
•    Marine

•    Material handling
•    Mining
 
•    Oil and gas 
•    Power generation
•    Recreational vehicles
 
•    Refuse vehicles
 
•    Renewable energy
 
•    Truck hydraulics
•    Turf equipment

 
 
 

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Instrumentation
Group:
•    Air conditioning
•    Alternative fuels
•    Bio pharmaceuticals
•    Chemical
 
•    Food and beverage 
•    Life sciences
•    Microelectronics

•    Mining
•    Oil and gas
 
•    Pharmaceuticals
 
•    Power generation
•    Refining
•    Refrigeration
•    Water/wastewater


Aerospace Systems Segment. Sales of the Aerospace Systems Segment products are made primarily in the commercial and military aerospace markets to both OEMs and to end users for spares, maintenance, repair and overhaul. The major markets for products of the Aerospace Systems Segment are listed below:

•    Commercial transports
 
•    Engines
 
•    General and business aviation
 
•    Helicopters
 
•    Military aircraft
•    Missiles
 
•    Power generation
 
•    Regional transports
 
•    Unmanned aerial vehicles
 
•    Aftermarket services


Principal Products and Methods of Distribution
Although the Company offers hundreds of thousands of individual products, no single product contributed more than 1% to the Company’s total net sales for the year ended June 30, 2016. Listed below are some of the Company’s principal products.
Diversified Industrial Segment. The products produced by the Company’s Diversified Industrial Segment consist of a broad range of motion-control and fluid systems and components, which are described below by group:
Automation Group: pneumatic, fluidic and electromechanical components and systems, including:
•    Air regulators/filters
•    Electric actuators and stages
•    Fluid control valves 
•    Fluid system mass flow meters/controllers
•    Grippers
•    Inverters
•    Miniature air/liquid pumps



•    Motion controllers
 
•    Pneumatic control valves
 
•    Pneumatic cylinders
 
•    Pressure and flow controls
•    Servo motors and drives 
 
•    Solenoid valves
•    Vacuum variable frequency drives


Engineered Materials Group: static and dynamic sealing devices, including:
•    Dynamic seals
 
•    Elastomeric o-rings
•    Electro-medical instrument design and assembly
 
•    Electromagnetic interference shielding
 
•    Extruded and precision-cut fabricated elastomeric seals
 
 •    High-temperature metal seals

•    Homogeneous and inserted elastomeric shapes
 
•    Medical device fabrication and assembly
 
•    Metal and plastic retained composite seals
 
•    Shielded optical windows
 
•    Silicone tubing and extrusions
•    Thermal management
•    Vibration dampening



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Filtration Group: filters, systems and diagnostics solutions to monitor and remove contaminants from fuel, air, oil, water and other liquids and gases, including:
•    Aerospace filters and systems
 
•    Compressed air and gas treatment solutions
 
•    Engine fuel, oil, air and closed crankcase ventilation
     filtration systems
•    Filtration and purification systems
 
•    Fluid condition monitoring systems
•    Hydraulic and lubrication filters



 

•    Industrial and analytical gas generators
•    Instrumentation filters
•    Membrane and fiber filters
•    Process liquid, air and gas filters
•    Sterile air filters
•    Water purification filters and systems

Fluid Connectors Group: connectors which control, transmit and contain fluid, including:
•    Check valves
 
•    Diagnostic equipment
 
•    Hose couplings
 
•    Industrial hose
 
•    Low pressure fittings and adapters

•    Polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") hose and tubing
 
•    Quick couplings
 
•    Rubber and thermoplastic hose
 
•    Tube fittings and adapters
 
•    Tubing and plastic fittings


Hydraulics Group: hydraulic components and systems for builders and users of industrial and mobile machinery and equipment, including:
•    Accumulators
 
•    Cartridge valves
•    Coolers
•    Electrohydraulic actuators
•    Electronic displays and human machine interfaces
•    Electronic I/O controllers
 
•    Fan drives
 
•    Hybrid drives
 
•    Hydraulic cylinders
 
•    Hydraulic motors and pumps

•    Hydraulic systems
•    Hydraulic valves and controls 
•    Hydrostatic steering units
 
•    Integrated hydraulic circuits
•    Intensifiers
 
•    Power take-offs
 
•    Power units
 
•    Rotary actuators
 
•    Sensors
•    Telematic controllers


Instrumentation Group: high quality critical flow components for process instrumentation, healthcare and ultra-high-purity applications and components for use in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and in fluid control applications for processing, fuel dispensing, beverage dispensing and mobile emissions, including: 
•    Accumulators
•    Analytical instruments and sample conditioning systems
•    Carbon dioxide controls
•    Compressed natural gas dispensers
•    Cryogenic valves
•    Electronic controllers
•    Electronic valves
•    Filter driers    

•    Fluid system fittings, valves, regulators and manifold valves
•    Fluoropolymer chemical delivery fittings, valves and pumps
•    High pressure fittings, valves, pumps and systems
•    High-purity gas delivery fittings, valves and regulators 
•    Natural gas on-board fuel systems
 
•    Pressure regulating valves
•    Refrigeration and air conditioning electronic controls and monitoring






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Diversified Industrial Segment products include standard products, as well as custom products which are engineered and produced to OEMs’ specifications for application to particular end products. Both standard and custom products are also used in the replacement of original products. Diversified Industrial Segment products are marketed primarily through field sales employees and approximately 13,200 independent distributor locations throughout the world.
Aerospace Systems Segment. The principal products of the Company’s Aerospace Systems Segment are used on commercial and military airframe and engine programs and include:
•    Control actuation systems and components
 
•    Engine systems and components
 
•    Fluid conveyance systems and components
•    Fluid metering, delivery and atomization devices
•    Fuel systems and components
•    Fuel tank inerting systems
 

•    Hydraulic systems and components
•    Lubrication components
•    Power conditioning and management systems
•    Thermal management
•    Wheels and brakes
  
Aerospace Systems Segment products are marketed by the Company’s regional sales organizations and are sold directly to original equipment manufacturers and end users throughout the world.
Competition
The Company’s business operates in highly competitive markets and industries. The Company offers its products over numerous, varied markets through its divisions operating in 49 countries and consequently has hundreds of competitors when viewed across its various markets and product offerings. The Company’s competitors include U.S. and non-U.S. companies. These competitors and the degree of competition vary widely by product lines, end markets, geographic scope and/or geographic locations. Although each of the Company’s segments has numerous competitors, given the Company’s market and product breadth, no single competitor competes with the Company with respect to all products manufactured and sold by the Company.
In the Diversified Industrial Segment, the Company competes on the basis of product quality and innovation, customer service, manufacturing and distribution capability, and price competitiveness. The Company believes that it is one of the market leaders in most of the major markets for its most significant Diversified Industrial Segment products. The Company has comprehensive motion and control packages for the broadest systems capabilities. While the Company’s primary global competitors include Bosch Rexroth AG, Danaher Corporation, Danfoss A/S, Donaldson Company, Inc., Eaton Corporation plc, Emerson Climate Technologies, Emerson/ASCO, Festo AG, Freudenberg-NOK, Gates Corporation, IMI/Norgren, SMC Corporation, Swagelok Company, and Trelleborg AB, none of these businesses compete with every group in the Company's Diversified Industrial Segment and every product line offered by this segment.
In the Aerospace Systems Segment, the Company has developed alliances with key customers based on the Company’s advanced technological and engineering capabilities, superior performance in quality, delivery, and service, and price competitiveness, which has enabled the Company to obtain significant original equipment business on new aircraft programs for its systems and components and to thereby obtain the follow-on repair and replacement business for these programs. Further, the Aerospace Systems Segment is able to utilize low-cost manufacturing techniques for similar products in the Diversified Industrial Segment to achieve a lower cost producer status. Although the Company believes that it is one of the market leaders in most of the major markets for its most significant Aerospace Systems Segment products, the Company’s primary global competitors for the most significant Aerospace Systems Segment products include Eaton Corporation plc, Honeywell International, Inc., Moog Inc., Triumph Group, Inc., UTC Aerospace Systems, Woodward, Inc. and Zodiac Aerospace SA.







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The Company believes that its platform utilizing nine core technologies, which consist of aerospace, electromechanical, filtration, fluid handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, refrigeration, and sealing and shielding, is a positive factor in its ability to compete effectively with both large and small competitors. For both of its segments, the Company believes that the following factors also contribute to its ability to compete effectively:
decentralized operating structure that allows each division to focus on its customers and respond quickly at the local level;
systems solution capabilities that use the Company’s core technologies from both of its segments;
global presence; and
a strong global distribution network.
Research and Product Development
The Company continually researches the feasibility of new products and services through its development laboratories and testing facilities in many of its worldwide manufacturing locations. Its research and product development staff includes chemists, physicists, and mechanical, chemical and electrical engineers.
Total research and development costs relating to the development of new products and services and the improvement of existing products and services amounted to $359.8 million in 2016, $403.1 million in 2015 and $410.1 million in 2014. These amounts include costs incurred by the Company related to independent research and development initiatives as well as costs incurred in connection with research and development contracts. Costs incurred in connection with research and development contracts and included in the total research and development costs reported above for 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $58.0 million, $57.8 million and $55.9 million, respectively.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses
The Company owns a number of patents, trademarks and licenses related to its products and has exclusive and non-exclusive rights to use a number of patents owned by others. In addition, patent applications on certain products are now pending, although there can be no assurance that patents will be issued. The Company is not dependent to any material extent on any single patent, trademark or license or group of patents, trademarks or licenses.
Backlog and Seasonal Nature of Business
Backlog consists of written firm orders from a customer to deliver products and, in the case of blanket purchase orders, only includes the portion of the order for which a schedule or release date has been agreed to with the customer. The dollar value of backlog is equal to the amount that is expected to be billed to the customer and reported as a sale. The Company's backlog by business segment for the past two years is included in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company’s backlog was $3.2 billion at June 30, 2016 and $3.3 billion at June 30, 2015. Approximately 86% of the Company’s backlog at June 30, 2016 is scheduled for delivery in the succeeding twelve months. The Company’s business is generally not seasonal in nature.
Environmental Regulation
Certain of the Company’s operations necessitate the use and handling of hazardous materials and, as a result, the Company is subject to United States federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as non-U.S. laws and regulations designed to protect the environment and regulate the discharge of materials into the environment. These laws impose penalties, fines and other sanctions for non-compliance and liability for response costs, property damage and personal injury resulting from past and current spills, disposals or other releases of, or exposures to, hazardous materials. Among other environmental laws, the Company is subject to the United States federal "Superfund" law, under which the Company has been designated as a "potentially responsible party" and may be liable for cleanup costs associated with various waste sites, some of which are on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund priority list.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company was involved in environmental remediation at various United States and non-U.S. manufacturing facilities presently or formerly operated by the Company and as a "potentially responsible party," along with other companies, at off-site waste disposal facilities and regional sites.


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The Company believes that its policies, practices and procedures are properly designed to prevent unreasonable risk of environmental damage and the consequent financial liability to the Company. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations requires continuing management efforts and expenditures by the Company. Compliance with environmental laws and regulations has not had in the past, and, the Company believes, will not have in the future, a material adverse effect on the capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position of the Company.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had a reserve of $15.2 million for environmental matters that were probable and reasonably estimable. This reserve was recorded based upon the best estimate of costs to be incurred in light of the progress made in determining the magnitude of remediation costs, the timing and extent of remedial actions required by governmental authorities and the amount of the Company’s liability in proportion to other responsible parties.
The Company’s estimated total liability for the above mentioned sites ranges from a minimum of $15.2 million to a maximum of $80.6 million. The largest range of the estimated total liability for any one site is approximately $7.6 million. The actual costs to be incurred by the Company will be dependent on final determination of contamination and required remedial action, negotiations with governmental authorities with respect to cleanup levels, changes in regulatory requirements, innovations in investigatory and remedial technologies, effectiveness of remedial technologies employed, the ability of the other responsible parties to pay, and any insurance or other third-party recoveries.
Energy Matters and Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
The Company’s primary energy source for both of its business segments is electric power. While the Company cannot predict future costs of electric power, the primary source for production of the required electric power will be coal from substantial, proven coal reserves available to electric utilities. The Company is subject to governmental regulations in regard to energy supplies in the United States and elsewhere. To date, the Company has not experienced any significant disruptions of its operations due to energy curtailments.
Steel, brass, copper, aluminum, nickel, rubber and thermoplastic materials and chemicals are the principal raw materials used by the Company. These materials are available from numerous sources in quantities sufficient to meet the requirements of the Company.
Employees
The Company employed approximately 48,950 persons as of June 30, 2016, of whom approximately 26,280 were employed by foreign subsidiaries.
Business Segment Information
The Company’s net sales, segment operating income and assets by business segment and net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area for the past three years are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.
The following "risk factors" identify what the Company believes to be the risks that could materially adversely affect the Company’s financial and/or operational performance. These risk factors should be considered and evaluated together with information incorporated by reference or otherwise included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additional risks not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are immaterial also may impair the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The Company may be subject to risks arising from uncertainty in worldwide and regional economic conditions.
The Company's business is sensitive to global macro-economic conditions. Slow economic growth persists in the economic regions in which the Company conducts substantial operations. The continued effects of the global economic downturn and the rate of recovery may have an adverse effect on the business, results of operations and financial condition of the Company and its distributors, customers and suppliers, and on the general economic activity in many of the industries and markets in which the Company and its distributors, customers and suppliers operate. Among the economic factors which may have such an effect are manufacturing and other end-market activity, currency exchange rates, air travel trends, difficulties entering new markets, and general economic conditions such as inflation, deflation, interest rates and credit availability. These factors may, among other things, negatively impact the level of purchases, capital expenditures, and creditworthiness of the Company and its distributors, customers and suppliers, and, therefore, the Company’s revenues, operating profits, margins, and order rates.

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The Company has remained focused on maintaining its financial strength by adjusting its cost structure to reflect changing demand levels, maintaining a strong balance sheet and managing its cash. The Company cannot predict changes in worldwide or regional economic conditions, as such conditions are highly volatile and beyond the Company’s control. If these conditions deteriorate or do not return to previous levels, however, the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to its non-U.S. operations.
The Company’s net sales derived from customers outside the United States were approximately 41% in 2016, 42% in 2015 and 44% in 2014. In addition, many of the Company’s manufacturing operations and suppliers are located outside the United States. The Company expects net sales from non-U.S. markets to continue to represent a significant portion of its total net sales. The Company’s non-U.S. operations are subject to risks in addition to those facing its domestic operations, including:
fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
limitations on ownership and on repatriation of earnings;
transportation delays and interruptions;
political, social and economic instability and disruptions;
government embargoes or trade restrictions;
the imposition of duties and tariffs and other trade barriers;
import and export controls;
labor unrest and current and changing regulatory environments;
the potential for nationalization of enterprises;
difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations;
limitations on the Company’s ability to enforce legal rights and remedies;
potentially adverse tax consequences; and
difficulties in implementing restructuring actions on a timely basis.
If the Company is unable to successfully manage the risks associated with expanding its global business or adequately manage operational fluctuations internationally, the risks could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations or financial condition.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to organizational changes.
The Company regularly executes organizational changes such as acquisitions, divestitures and realignments to support its growth and cost management strategies. The Company also engages in initiatives aimed to increase productivity, efficiencies and cash flow and to reduce costs. The Company further commits significant resources to identify, develop and retain key employees to ensure uninterrupted leadership and direction. If the Company is unable to successfully manage these and other organizational changes, the ability to complete such activities and realize anticipated synergies or cost savings as well as the Company's results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. The Company also cannot offer assurances that any of these initiatives will continue to be beneficial to the extent anticipated, or that the estimated efficiency improvements, incremental cost savings or cash flow improvements will be realized as anticipated or at all.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to acquisitions and joint ventures.
The Company expects to continue its strategy of identifying and acquiring businesses with complementary products and services, and entering into joint ventures, which it believes will enhance its operations and profitability. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to find suitable businesses to purchase or joint venture opportunities or that it will be able to acquire such businesses or enter into such joint ventures on acceptable terms. In addition, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to avoid acquiring or assuming unexpected liabilities, that the Company will be able to integrate successfully any businesses that it purchases into its existing business or that any acquired businesses or joint ventures will be profitable. The successful integration of new businesses and the success of joint ventures depend on the Company’s

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ability to manage these new businesses and cut excess costs. If the Company is unable to avoid these risks, its results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to its information technology systems.
The Company relies extensively on information technology systems to manage and operate its business, some of which are managed by third parties. The security and functionality of these information technology systems, and the processing of data by these systems, are critical to our business operations. If these systems, or any part of the systems, are damaged, intruded upon, attacked, shutdown or cease to function properly (whether by planned upgrades, force majeure, telecommunications failures, hardware or software break-ins or viruses, or other cybersecurity incidents) and the Company suffers any resulting interruption in its ability to manage and operate its business or if its products are effected, the Company's results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to changes in the demand for and supply of its products.
Demand for and supply of the Company’s products may be adversely affected by numerous factors, some of which the Company cannot predict or control. Such factors include:
changes in business relationships with and purchases by or from major customers, suppliers or distributors, including delays or cancellations in shipments, disputes regarding contract terms or significant changes in financial condition, and changes in contract cost and revenue estimates for new development programs;
changes in product mix;
changes in the market acceptance of the Company’s products;
increased competition in the markets the Company serves;
declines in the general level of industrial production;
weakness in the end-markets the Company serves;
fluctuations in the availability or the prices of raw materials; and
fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
If any of these factors occur, the demand for and supply of the Company’s products could suffer, which could materially adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to the development of new products and technologies.
The markets in which the Company operates are characterized by rapidly changing technologies and frequent introductions of new products and services. The Company’s ability to develop new products based on technological innovation can affect its competitive position and often requires the investment of significant resources. If the Company does not develop, or has difficulties or delays in the development of, innovative new and enhanced products and services, or fails to gain market or regulatory acceptance of new products and technologies, the Company's revenues may be materially reduced and the Company's competitive position could be materially adversely affected. In addition, the Company may invest in research and development of products and services, or in acquisitions or other investments, that do not lead to significant revenue, which could adversely affect our profitability.
The Company may be subject to risks arising from price and supply fluctuations in raw materials used in the Company’s production processes and by its suppliers of component parts.
The Company’s supply of raw materials for its businesses could be interrupted for a variety of reasons, including availability and pricing. Prices for raw materials necessary for production have fluctuated significantly in the past and significant increases could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and profit margins. Although the Company generally attempts to manage these fluctuations by, among other things, passing along increased raw material prices to its customers in the form of price increases, there may be a time delay between the increased raw material prices and the Company’s ability to increase the price of its products, or the Company may be unable to increase the prices of its products due to pricing pressure, contract terms or other factors which could adversely impact results of operations and cash flows.
The Company’s suppliers of component parts may significantly and quickly increase their prices in response to increases in costs of raw materials that they use to manufacture the component parts. As a result, the Company may not be able to

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increase its prices commensurately with its increased costs. Consequently, the Company’s results of operations or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
The Company may be subject to risks arising from changes in the competitive environment in which it operates.
The Company’s operations are subject to competition from a wide variety of global, regional and local competitors, which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations by creating downward pricing pressure and/or a decline in the Company’s margins or market shares. To compete successfully, the Company must excel in terms of product quality and innovation, technological and engineering capability, manufacturing and distribution capability, delivery, price competitiveness, and customer service.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to changes in its tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and various non-U.S. jurisdictions. The Company's domestic and international tax liabilities are dependent upon the location of earnings among these different jurisdictions. The Company’s future results of operation could be adversely affected by changes in the Company's effective tax rate as a result of changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in overall profitability, changes in generally accepted accounting principles, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets or changes in tax laws or regulations. In addition, the amount of income taxes paid by the Company is subject to ongoing audits by United States federal, state and local tax authorities and by non-U.S. tax authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts reserved, future financial results may include unfavorable adjustments to the Company’s tax liabilities, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.
The Company may be subject to product liability risks.
The Company’s businesses expose it to potential product liability risks that are inherent in the design, manufacture and sale of its products and the products of third-party vendors that the Company uses or resells. Significant product liability claims could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. Although the Company currently maintains what it believes to be suitable and adequate product liability insurance, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain its insurance on acceptable terms or that its insurance will provide adequate protection against all potential liabilities.
The Company may be subject to risks arising from litigation, legal and regulatory proceedings and obligations.
From time to time, the Company is subject to litigation or other commercial disputes and other legal and regulatory proceedings relating to its business. Due to the inherent uncertainties of any litigation, commercial disputes or other legal or regulatory proceedings, the Company cannot accurately predict their ultimate outcome, including the outcome of any related appeals. An unfavorable outcome could materially adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations. Furthermore, as required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Company establishes reserves based on its assessment of contingencies, including contingencies related to legal claims asserted against it. Subsequent developments in legal proceedings may affect the Company's assessment and estimates of the loss contingency recorded as a reserve and require the Company to make payments in excess of our reserves, which could have an adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.
The Company is subject to national and international laws and regulations, such as the anti-corruption laws of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act, relating to its business and its employees. Despite the Company's policies, procedures and compliance programs, its internal controls and compliance systems may not be able to protect the Company from prohibited acts willfully committed by its employees, agents or business partners that would violate such applicable laws and regulations. Any such improper acts could damage the Company's reputation, subject it to civil or criminal judgments, fines or penalties, and could otherwise disrupt the Company's business, and as a result, could materially adversely impact the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to the preservation of its intellectual property.
Protecting the Company’s intellectual property is critical to its innovation efforts. The Company owns a number of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, trade names and other forms of intellectual property in its products and services throughout the world. The Company also has exclusive and non-exclusive rights to intellectual property owned by others. The Company’s intellectual property may be challenged or infringed upon by third parties or the Company may be unable to maintain, renew or enter into new license agreements with third-party owners of intellectual property on reasonable terms. In addition, the global nature of the Company’s business increases the risk that the Company’s intellectual property may be subject to infringement or other unauthorized use by others. In some cases, the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property

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rights by legal recourse or otherwise may be limited, particularly in countries where laws or enforcement practices are inadequate or undeveloped. Unauthorized use of the Company’s intellectual property rights or the Company's inability to preserve existing intellectual property rights could adversely impact the Company’s competitive position and results of operations.
The Company may be subject to risks arising from the impact of environmental regulations.
The Company’s operations necessitate the use and handling of hazardous materials and, as a result, it is subject to various United States federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as non-U.S. laws, designed to protect the environment and to regulate the discharge of materials into the environment. These laws impose penalties, fines and other sanctions for non-compliance and liability for response costs, property damages and personal injury resulting from past and current spills, disposals or other releases of, or the exposure to, hazardous materials. Among other laws, the Company is subject to the United States federal "Superfund" law, under which it has been designated as a "potentially responsible party" and may be liable for clean-up costs associated with various waste sites, some of which are on the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund priority list. The Company could incur substantial costs as a result of non-compliance with or liability for cleanup or other costs or damages under environmental laws, including the Superfund law.
In addition, increased worldwide focus on climate change issues has led to recent legislative and regulatory efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions, including regulation of such emissions through a "cap-and-trade" system globally. Increased regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and other climate changes concerns could subject the Company to additional costs and restrictions, including increased energy and raw material costs. Until definitive regulations are adopted, the Company is not able to predict how such regulations would affect the Company’s business, operations or financial results.
The Company may be subject to more stringent environmental laws in the future. If more stringent environmental laws are enacted in the future, these laws could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
The Company may be subject to risks relating to increasing costs of certain employee and retiree benefits.
The funding requirements and the amount of expenses recorded for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans are dependent on changes in market interest rates and the value of plan assets, which are dependent on actual plan asset returns. Significant changes in market interest rates and decreases in the fair value of plan assets and investment losses on plan assets would increase funding requirements and expenses and may adversely impact the Company’s results of operations.
The Company absorbs a portion of healthcare costs for its employees. If healthcare costs rise significantly and the Company continues to absorb the majority of these costs, these increasing costs may adversely impact the Company's future results of operations.
The Company may be subject to risks arising from regulations applicable to companies doing business with the United States government.
In addition to the risks identified herein, doing business with the United States government subjects the Company to unusual risks, including dependence on the level of government spending and compliance with and changes in governmental procurement regulations. Agreements relating to the sale of products to government entities may be subject to termination, reduction or modification, either at the convenience of the government or for the Company’s failure to perform under the applicable contract. The Company is subject to government investigations of business practices and compliance with government procurement regulations. If the Company were charged with wrongdoing as a result of any such investigation, it could be suspended from bidding on or receiving awards of new government contracts, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.

ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments. None.


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ITEM 1C. Executive Officers of the Registrant.
The Company’s executive officers as of August 15, 2016 were as follows:
Name
 
Position
 
Officer
Since(1)
 
Age as of
8/15/2016
Thomas L. Williams
 
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director
 
2005
 
57

Lee C. Banks
 
President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
 
2001
 
53

Jon P. Marten
 
Executive Vice President – Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer
 
2008
 
60

Mark J. Hart
 
Executive Vice President – Human Resources & External Affairs
 
2016
 
51

Robert W. Bond
 
Vice President – eBusiness, IoT and Services
 
2000
 
58

Yoon "Michael" Chung
 
Vice President and President – Automation Group
 
2008
 
53

John G. Dedinsky, Jr.
 
Vice President – Global Supply Chain and Procurement
 
2006
 
59

William G. Eline
 
Vice President – Chief Information Officer
 
2002
 
60

John R. Greco
 
Vice President and President – Instrumentation Group
 
2006
 
62

Kurt A. Keller
 
Vice President and President – Asia Pacific Group
 
2009
 
58

Joseph R. Leonti
 
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
2014
 
44

Robert W. Malone
 
Vice President and President – Filtration Group
 
2014
 
52

M. Craig Maxwell
 
Vice President – Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
 
2003
 
58

Jennifer A. Parmentier
 
Vice President and President – Engineered Materials Group
 
2015
 
49

Andrew D. Ross
 
Vice President and President – Fluid Connectors Group
 
2012
 
49

Daniel S. Serbin
 
Vice President
 
2005
 
62

Roger S. Sherrard
 
Vice President and President – Aerospace Group
 
2003
 
50

Catherine A. Suever
 
Vice President and Controller
 
2010
 
57

Andrew M. Weeks
 
Vice President and President – Hydraulics Group
 
2015
 
53

 
(1)
Executive officers of the Company are elected by the Board of Directors to serve for a term of one year or until their respective successors are elected, except in the case of death, resignation or removal. Messrs. Marten, Dedinsky, Eline, Greco, and Maxwell and Ms. Suever have served in the executive capacities indicated above opposite their respective names during each of the past five years.
Mr. Williams has been a Director since January 2015; Chief Executive Officer since February 2015; and Chairman of the Board since January 2016. He was an Executive Vice President from August 2008 to February 2015 and an Operating Officer from November 2006 to February 2015. He is also a Director of Chart Industries, Inc.
Mr. Banks has been a Director since January 2015 and President and Chief Operating Officer since February 2015. He was an Executive Vice President from August 2008 to February 2015 and an Operating Officer from November 2006 to February 2015. He is also a Director of Nordson Corporation.
Mr. Hart has been Executive Vice President - Human Resources & External Affairs since January 2016. He was Vice President - Total Rewards from August 2013 to January 2016 and Area Vice President - Human Resources of the Fluid Connectors Group, Filtration Group and Climate and Industrial Controls Group from October 2010 to August 2013.
Mr. Bond has been Vice President - eBusiness, IoT and Services since September 2015. He was Vice President from July 2000 to September 2015 and President of the Fluid Connectors Group from March 2005 to September 2015.
Mr. Chung has been President of the Automation Group since July 2012 and has been a Vice President since March 2008. He was President of the Asia Pacific Group from March 2008 to July 2012.
Mr. Keller has been President of the Asia-Pacific Group since July 2012 and has been a Vice President since August 2009. He was President of the Engineered Materials Group from August 2009 to July 2012.
Mr. Leonti has been Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since July 2014. He was Assistant Secretary from April 2011 to July 2014 and Associate General Counsel from January 2008 to July 2014.

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Mr. Malone has been Vice President and President of the Filtration Group since December 2014. He was Vice President - Operations of the Filtration Group from January 2013 to December 2014 and President and Chief Executive Officer of Purolator Filters (a German joint venture) from April 2006 to January 2013.
Ms. Parmentier has been Vice President and President of the Engineered Materials Group since September 2015. She was General Manager of the Hose Products Division from May 2014 to September 2015; General Manager of the Sporlan Division from May 2012 to May 2014; and Business Unit Manager of the Sporlan Division from December 2008 to May 2012.
Mr. Ross has been Vice President since July 2012 and President of the Fluid Connectors Group since September 2015. He was President of the Engineered Materials Group from July 2012 to September 2015; Vice President - Operations of the Hydraulics Group from July 2011 to July 2012; and General Manager of the Hydraulic Valve Division from June 2007 to July 2011.
Mr. Serbin has been Vice President since January 2016. He was Executive Vice President - Human Resources & External Affairs from July 2014 to January 2016 and Executive Vice President – Human Resources from January 2011 to July 2014.
Mr. Sherrard has been President of the Aerospace Group since July 2012 and has been Vice President since November 2003. He was President of the Automation Group from March 2005 to July 2012.
Mr. Weeks has been Vice President and President of the Hydraulics Group since September 2015. He was Vice President - Operations of the Aerospace Group from April 2013 to September 2015 and Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Fluid and Electrical Distribution Division of Eaton Corporation plc (power management company) from July 2003 to April 2013.

ITEM 2. Properties. The Company’s corporate headquarters is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and, at June 30, 2016, the Company had 292 manufacturing plants, 88 distribution centers and 154 sales and administrative offices throughout the world, none of which were individually material to its operations. The facilities are situated in 39 states within the United States and in 48 other countries. The Company owns the majority of its manufacturing plants and its leased properties primarily consist of sales and administrative offices and distribution centers. The number of facilities used by each of the Company’s operating segments is summarized by type and geographic location in the tables below:
 
 
Type of Facility
 
Manufacturing
Plants
 
Distribution
Centers
 
Sales and
Administrative Offices
Diversified Industrial
275

 
81

 
140

Aerospace Systems
17

 
7

 
14

Total
292

 
88

 
154

 
 
Geographic Location
 
North America
 
Europe
 
Asia-Pacific
 
Latin America
Diversified Industrial
225

 
143

 
108

 
20

Aerospace Systems
32

 
4

 
2

 

Total
257

 
147

 
110

 
20


Several facilities are shared between the Company’s operating segments. To avoid double counting, each shared facility is counted once, primarily in the Diversified Industrial Segment.
The Company believes that its properties have been adequately maintained, are in good condition generally and are suitable and adequate for its business as presently conducted. The extent to which the Company uses its properties varies by property and from time to time. The Company believes that its restructuring efforts have brought capacity levels closer to present and anticipated needs. Most of the Company’s manufacturing facilities remain capable of handling volume increases.


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ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings. Parker ITR S.r.l. (Parker ITR), a subsidiary acquired on January 31, 2002, has been the subject of a number of lawsuits and regulatory investigations. The lawsuits and investigations relate to allegations that for a period of up to 21 years, the Parker ITR business unit that manufactures and sells marine hose, typically used in oil transfer, conspired with competitors in unreasonable restraint of trade to artificially raise, fix, maintain or stabilize prices, rig bids and allocate markets and customers for marine oil and gas hose in the United States and in other jurisdictions. Parker ITR and the Company have cooperated with all of the regulatory authorities investigating the activities of the Parker ITR business unit that manufactures and sells marine hose and continue to cooperate with the investigations that remain ongoing. Several of the investigations and all of the lawsuits have concluded. The following investigation remains pending.
On May 15, 2007, the European Commission issued its initial Request for Information to the Company and Parker ITR. On January 28, 2009, the European Commission announced the results of its investigation of the alleged cartel activities. As part of its decision, the European Commission found that Parker ITR infringed Article 81 of the European Community Treaty from April 1986 to May 2, 2007 and fined Parker ITR 25.61 million euros. The European Commission also determined that the Company was jointly and severally responsible for 8.32 million euros of the total fine which related to the period from January 2002, when the Company acquired Parker ITR, to May 2, 2007, when the cartel activities ceased. Parker ITR and the Company filed an appeal to the General Court of the European Union on April 10, 2009. On May 12, 2013, the court reversed in part the decision of the European Commission, reducing the original fine of 25.61 million euros to 6.40 million euros and holding that the Company and Parker ITR are jointly and severally liable for payment of the fine up to 6.30 million euros. The European Commission appealed the ruling to the European Court of Justice. On December 18, 2014, the European Court of Justice reversed the ruling of the General Court and referred the case back to the General Court. On July 14, 2016, the General Court rendered its judgment and reduced Parker ITR's fine from the initial 25.61 million euros to 19.95 million euros, of which it determined the Company is jointly and severally liable for 6.40 million euros.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable.

PART II



ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
(a)
Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity. The Company’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol "PH". Information regarding stock price as reported on the NYSE and dividend information with respect to the Company’s common stock, is included in the table below.
(In dollars)
 
1st

 
2nd

 
3rd

 
4th

 
Fiscal Year

2016
High
$
117.98

 
$
108.00

 
$
113.51

 
$
117.78

 
$
117.98

 
Low
94.64

 
93.47

 
83.32

 
99.10

 
83.32

 
Dividends
0.63

 
0.63

 
0.63

 
0.63

 
2.52

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2015
High
$
127.60

 
$
133.41

 
$
129.54

 
$
125.33

 
$
133.41

 
Low
105.91

 
99.82

 
115.86

 
115.65

 
99.82

 
Dividends
0.48

 
0.63

 
0.63

 
0.63

 
2.37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
High
$
110.21

 
$
129.77

 
$
129.40

 
$
130.44

 
$
130.44

 
Low
94.81

 
103.36

 
108.66

 
118.46

 
94.81

 
Dividends
0.45

 
0.45

 
0.48

 
0.48

 
1.86

As of July 31, 2016, the number of shareholders of record of the Company was 3,789.
(b)
Use of Proceeds. Not Applicable.




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(c)
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period
 
(a) Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
(b) Average
Price Paid
Per Share
 
(c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (1)
 
(d) Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May Yet
Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
April 1, 2016 through April 30, 2016
 
147,500

 
$
111.82

 
147,500

 
20,122,709

May 1, 2016 through May 31, 2016
 
404,100

 
$
111.70

 
404,100

 
19,718,609

June 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016
 
401,504

 
$
114.20

 
401,504

 
19,317,105

Total:
 
953,104

 
$
112.77

 
953,104

 
19,317,105

 
(1)
On August 16, 1990, the Company publicly announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by the Company of up to 3 million shares of its common stock. From time to time thereafter, the Board of Directors has adjusted the overall maximum number of shares authorized for repurchase under this program. On October 22, 2014, the Company publicly announced that the Board of Directors increased the overall maximum number of shares authorized for repurchase under this program so that, beginning on such date, the aggregate number of shares authorized for repurchase was 35 million shares. There is no limitation on the amount of shares that can be repurchased in a year. There is no expiration date for this program.



ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share information)
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$
11,360,753

 
$
12,711,744

 
$
13,215,971

 
$
13,015,704

 
$
13,145,942

Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
806,840

 
1,012,140

 
1,041,048

 
948,427

 
1,151,823

Basic earnings per share
 
5.96

 
7.08

 
6.98

 
6.36

 
7.62

Diluted earnings per share
 
5.89

 
6.97

 
6.87

 
6.26

 
7.45

Cash dividends per share
 
2.52

 
$
2.37

 
$
1.86

 
$
1.70

 
$
1.54

Total assets (1)
 
12,056,738

 
12,279,282

 
13,259,815

 
12,502,478

 
11,126,276

Long-term debt
 
2,675,000

 
2,723,960

 
1,508,142

 
1,495,960

 
1,503,946


(1) Amounts revised to reflect the reclassification of current deferred tax assets and liabilities to noncurrent in accordance with Accounting Standards Update 2015-17. Refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.


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ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements contained in this and other written and oral reports are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of release, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen uncertainties and risks. All statements regarding future performance, earnings projections, events or developments are forward-looking statements. It is possible that the future performance and earnings projections of the Company, including its individual segments, may differ materially from current expectations, depending on economic conditions within its mobile, industrial and aerospace markets, and the Company's ability to maintain and achieve anticipated benefits associated with announced realignment activities, strategic initiatives to improve operating margins, actions taken to combat the effects of the current economic environment, and growth, innovation and global diversification initiatives. A change in the economic conditions in individual markets may have a particularly volatile effect on segment performance.
Among other factors which may affect future performance are:
changes in business relationships with and purchases by or from major customers, suppliers or distributors, including delays or cancellations in shipments, disputes regarding contract terms or significant changes in financial condition, changes in contract cost and revenue estimates for new development programs, and changes in product mix;
ability to identify acceptable strategic acquisition targets;
uncertainties surrounding timing, successful completion or integration of acquisitions and similar transactions;
the ability to successfully divest businesses planned for divestiture and realize the anticipated benefits of such divestitures;
the determination to undertake business realignment activities and the expected costs thereof and, if undertaken, the ability to complete such activities and realize the anticipated cost savings from such activities;
ability to implement successfully the Company's capital allocation initiatives, including timing, price and execution of share repurchases;
increases in raw material costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing;
the Company's ability to manage costs related to insurance and employee retirement and health care benefits;
threats associated with and efforts to combat terrorism and cyber-security risks;
uncertainties surrounding the ultimate resolution of outstanding legal proceedings, including the outcome of any appeals;
competitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing; and
global economic factors, including manufacturing activity, air travel trends, currency exchange rates, difficulties entering new markets and general economic conditions such as inflation, deflation, interest rates and credit availability.
The Company makes these statements as of the date of the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2016, and undertakes no obligation to update them unless otherwise required by law.















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Overview

The Company's order rates provide a near-term perspective of the Company's outlook particularly when viewed in the context of prior and future order rates. The Company publishes its order rates on a quarterly basis. The lead time between the time an order is received and revenue is realized generally ranges from one day to 12 weeks for mobile and industrial orders and from one day to 18 months for aerospace orders. The Company believes the leading economic indicators of these markets that have a correlation to the Company's future order rates are as follows:

Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on manufacturing activity specific to regions around the world with respect to most mobile and industrial markets;
Global aircraft miles flown and global revenue passenger miles for commercial aerospace markets and Department of Defense spending for military aerospace markets; and
Housing starts with respect to the North American residential air conditioning market and certain mobile construction markets.
A PMI above 50 indicates that the manufacturing activity specific to a region of the world in the mobile and industrial markets is expanding. A PMI below 50 indicates the opposite. Recent PMI levels for some regions around the world were as follows:
 
June 30, 2016

 
March 31, 2016

 
June 30, 2015

United States
53.2

 
51.8

 
53.5

Eurozone countries
52.8

 
51.6

 
52.5

China
48.6

 
49.7

 
49.4

Brazil
43.2

 
46.0

 
46.5

 
Global aircraft miles flown and global revenue passenger miles have both increased approximately six percent from their comparable 2015 level. The Company anticipates that U.S. Department of Defense spending with regards to appropriations, and operations and maintenance for the U.S. Government's fiscal year 2016 will increase by approximately one percent from the comparable fiscal 2015 level.
 
Housing starts in June 2016 were approximately nine percent higher than housing starts in March 2016 but were two percent lower than housing starts in June 2015.

The Company has remained focused on maintaining its financial strength by adjusting its cost structure to reflect changing demand levels, maintaining a strong balance sheet and managing its cash. The Company continues to generate substantial cash flows from operations, has controlled capital spending and has proactively managed working capital. The Company has been able to borrow needed funds at affordable interest rates and had a debt to debt-shareholders' equity ratio of 39.9 percent at June 30, 2016 compared to 39.3 percent at March 31, 2016 and 36.6 percent at June 30, 2015. Net of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities and other investments, the debt to debt-shareholders' equity ratio was 16.9 percent at June 30, 2016 compared to 18.6 percent at March 31, 2016 and 16.8 percent at June 30, 2015.

The Company believes many opportunities for growth are available. The Company intends to focus primarily on business opportunities in the areas of energy, water, food, environment, defense, life sciences, infrastructure and transportation.

The Company believes it can meet its strategic objectives by:
Serving the customer and continuously enhancing its experience with the Company;
Successfully executing its Win Strategy initiatives relating to premier customer service, financial performance and profitable growth;
Maintaining its decentralized division and sales company structure;
Fostering an entrepreneurial culture;
Engineering innovative systems and products to provide superior customer value through improved service, efficiency and productivity;

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Delivering products, systems and services that have demonstrable savings to customers and are priced by the value they deliver;
Acquiring strategic businesses;
Organizing around targeted regions, technologies and markets;
Driving efficiency by implementing lean enterprise principles; and
Creating a culture of empowerment through its values, inclusion and diversity, accountability and teamwork.
Acquisitions will be considered from time to time to the extent there is a strong strategic fit, while at the same time maintaining the Company’s strong financial position. The Company will continue to assess its existing businesses and initiate efforts to divest businesses that are not considered to be a good long-term strategic fit for the Company. Future business divestitures could have a negative effect on the Company’s results of operations.

The discussion below is structured to separately discuss the financial statements presented in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The term "year" and references to specific years refer to the applicable fiscal year.


Discussion of Consolidated Statement of Income

The Consolidated Statement of Income summarizes the Company's operating performance over the last three years.

(dollars in millions)
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Net sales
 
$
11,361

 
$
12,712

 
$
13,216

Gross profit margin
 
22.3
%
 
24.0
%
 
22.9
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
1,359

 
$
1,545

 
$
1,634

Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percent of sales
 
12.0
%
 
12.2
%
 
12.4
%
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
 
$

 
$

 
$
189

Interest expense
 
137

 
118

 
83

Other (income), net
 
(62
)
 
(43
)
 
(26
)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
 
(11
)
 
4

 
(409
)
Effective tax rate
 
27.6
%
 
29.3
%
 
33.1
%
Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
807

 
$
1,012

 
$
1,041


Net sales in 2016 were 10.6 percent lower than 2015. Acquisitions made in the last 12 months contributed approximately $42 million in sales in 2016 and the effect of currency rate changes decreased net sales in 2016 by approximately $403 million. Excluding the effect of acquisitions and currency rate changes, net sales in 2016 were 7.8 percent lower than 2015 primarily due to a decrease in volume in the both the Diversified Industrial North American and Diversified Industrial International operations.

Net sales in 2015 were 3.8 percent lower than 2014. Acquisitions made in 2015 contributed approximately $14 million in sales in 2015 and the effect of currency rate changes decreased net sales in 2015 by approximately $547 million. Excluding the effect of acquisitions and currency rate changes, net sales in 2015 were essentially unchanged from 2014 as an increase in volume experienced in the Diversified Industrial North American operations and the Aerospace Systems Segment was offset by lower volume experienced in the Diversified Industrial International operations.

Gross profit margin decreased in 2016 primarily due to both lower sales volume, resulting in manufacturing inefficiencies, and higher business realignment charges in the Diversified Industrial Segment, partially offset by favorable product mix and lower engineering costs in the Aerospace Systems Segment. Gross profit margin increased in 2015 primarily due to lower business realignment charges in the Diversified Industrial International operations and lower product support costs in the Aerospace Systems Segment. Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss (relating to cash, marketable securities and other investments and intercompany transactions) included in cost of sales for 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $22.7 million, $(77.8) million and $5.4 million, respectively. Pension cost included in cost of sales in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $172.4 million, $169.8 million and $174.8 million, respectively. Included in cost of sales in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were business realignment charges of $76.2 million, $19.4 million and $63.6 million, respectively.

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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 12.0 percent in 2016 and decreased 5.5 percent in 2015. The decrease in 2016 was primarily due to lower research and development expenses, lower incentive compensation expense and lower stock compensation expense, partially offset by higher business realignment charges. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2015 was primarily due to lower business realignment charges and stock compensation expense, partially offset by higher net expenses associated with the Company's deferred compensation programs. The decrease in stock compensation expense in 2016 is primarily due to fewer stock awards granted. The decrease in stock compensation expense in 2015 is primarily due to a lower fair value calculated for 2015 stock awards as well as fewer stock awards granted. Pension cost included in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $74.4 million, $69.6 million and $64.2 million, respectively. Included in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2016, 2015 and 2014 were business realignment charges of $21.1 million, $12.9 million and $38.9 million, respectively.

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment related to the Worldwide Energy Products Division. Refer to Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

Interest expense in 2016 increased primarily due to higher weighted-average borrowings and higher weighted-average interest rates. Interest expense in 2015 increased primarily due to higher weighted-average interest rates.

Other (income), net in 2016, 2015 and 2014 includes $25.6 million, $23.2 million and $11.1 million of income, respectively, related to the Company's equity interests in joint ventures.

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets includes a gain of $11.5 million related to the sale of businesses in 2016 and a gain of $412.6 million related to the deconsolidation of a subsidiary in 2014.

Effective tax rate in 2016 was favorably impacted by an increase of discrete tax benefits, an increase in the U.S. Research and Development credit, and an increase in the U.S. Foreign Tax Credit. These benefits were partially offset by an unfavorable geographic mix of earnings. The effective tax rate in 2015 was favorably impacted by the re-enactment of the U.S. Research and Development credit, an increase in the federal manufacturing deduction and the absence of discrete tax costs incurred in the prior year. These benefits were partially offset by an unfavorable geographic mix of earnings.

Discussion of Business Segment Information
The Business Segment information presents sales, operating income and assets on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which the Company's various businesses are managed for internal review and decision-making.

Diversified Industrial Segment (dollars in millions)
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
4,955

 
$
5,716

 
$
5,694

International
4,145

 
4,741

 
5,288

Operating income
 
 
 
 
 
North America
790

 
956

 
946

International
448

 
584

 
572

Operating income as a percent of sales
 
 
 
 
 
North America
15.9
%
 
16.7
%
 
16.6
%
International
10.8
%
 
12.3
%
 
10.8
%
Backlog
$
1,455

 
$
1,586

 
$
1,861

Assets
8,729

 
8,735

 
9,471

Return on average assets
14.2
%
 
16.9
%
 
16.1
%

Sales in 2016 for the Diversified Industrial North American operations decreased 13.3 percent from 2015 compared to remaining relatively flat between 2014 and 2015. Acquisitions completed within the last 12 months contributed approximately $8 million in sales in 2016 and the effect of currency exchange rates decreased sales in 2016 by $60 million. Excluding acquisitions and the effect of currency rate changes, sales in 2016 in the Diversified Industrial North American operations decreased 12.4 percent from 2015 reflecting lower demand from distributors and end-users in most markets. The markets that

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experienced the largest decline in end-user demand were the oil and gas, construction equipment and farm and agriculture equipment markets. Excluding acquisitions and the effect of currency rate changes, sales in 2015 in the Diversified Industrial North American operations increased 1.2 percent from 2014 reflecting higher demand from distributors as well as from end-users in the car and light truck, heavy-duty truck, refrigeration and air conditioning and construction equipment markets, partially offset by lower demand in the farm and agriculture equipment market.

Sales in the Diversified Industrial International operations decreased 12.6 percent in 2016 after a decrease of 10.3 percent from 2014 to 2015. Acquisitions completed within the last 12 months contributed approximately $34 million in sales in 2016. The effect of currency rate changes decreased sales by $338 million, reflecting the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against most currencies. Excluding acquisitions and the effect of currency rate changes, sales in 2016 in the Diversified Industrial International operations decreased 6.1 percent from 2015, primarily due to lower volume in all regions, with approximately 55 percent of the decrease occurring in Europe and approximately 35 percent of the decrease occurring in the Asia Pacific region. Within these regions, the largest decrease in sales was experienced from distributors and end-users in the oil and gas, marine, engine and construction equipment markets. Excluding acquisitions and the effect of currency rate changes, sales in 2015 in the Diversified Industrial International operations decreased 1.3 percent from 2014 primarily due to higher volume in the Asia Pacific region being more than offset by lower volume in Europe, approximately two-thirds of which was due to the absence of sales from divested businesses, and in Latin America.

The decrease in operating margins in 2016 in the Diversified Industrial North American operations was primarily due to the lower sales volume and higher business realignment charges, partially offset by lower operating expenses primarily resulting from the Company's Simplification initiative. The decrease in operating margins in 2016 in the Diversified Industrial International operations was primarily due to the lower sales volume, an unfavorable product mix and higher business realignment charges, partially offset by lower operating expenses primarily resulting from the Company's Simplification initiative and prior-year restructuring activities. The increase in operating margins in 2015 in the Diversified Industrial North American operations was primarily due to the higher sales volume, a favorable product mix and manufacturing efficiencies, partially offset by higher warehouse, shipping, and manufacturing support costs, research and development expenses and raw material costs. Diversified Industrial North American margins in 2015 were also adversely affected by a voluntary retirement expense of $12.7 million. The increase in operating margins in 2015 in the Diversified Industrial International operations was primarily due to lower fixed overhead costs and lower business realignment charges in the current-year, partially offset by higher raw material costs due to changes in currency exchange rates.

The following business realignment charges are included in Diversified Industrial North America and Diversified Industrial International operating income:
   
(dollars in millions)
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Diversified Industrial North America
 
$
31

 
$
4

 
$
2

Diversified Industrial International
 
60

 
27

 
99


The business realignment charges consist primarily of severance costs related to actions taken under the Company's Simplification initiative implemented by operating units throughout the world as well as plant closures. The majority of the Diversified Industrial International business realignment charges were incurred in Europe. In addition to the business realignment charges presented in the table above, the Company recognized $12 million of expense associated with enhanced retirement benefits in connection with a plant closure during 2016. The Company anticipates that cost savings realized from the work force reduction measures taken during 2016 will increase 2017 operating income by approximately 11 percent in the Diversified Industrial North American business and by approximately 13 percent in the Diversified Industrial International business. In 2017, the Company expects to continue to take actions necessary to structure appropriately the operations of the Diversified Industrial Segment. Such actions are expected to result in approximately $48 million in business realignment charges in 2017.

The Company anticipates Diversified Industrial North American sales for 2017 will range from a decrease of five percent to a decrease of one percent from the 2016 level and Diversified Industrial International sales for 2017 will increase between one percent and five percent from the 2016 level. Diversified Industrial North American operating margins in 2017 are expected to range from 16.7 percent to 17.1 percent and Diversified Industrial International margins are expected to range from 12.5 percent to 12.9 percent.

The decrease in total Diversified Industrial Segment backlog in 2016 was primarily due to shipments exceeding orders primarily in North America and Europe, with North America accounting for approximately 70 percent of the decrease and

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Europe accounting for approximately 30 percent of the decrease. The decrease in total Diversified Industrial Segment backlog in 2015 was primarily due to shipments exceeding orders in all regions. Backlog consists of written firm orders from a customer to deliver products and, in the case of blanket purchase orders, only includes the portion of the order for which a schedule or release date has been agreed to with the customer. The dollar value of backlog is equal to the amount that is expected to be billed to the customer and reported as a sale.

The decrease in total Diversified Industrial Segment assets in 2016 was primarily due to the effect of currency rate fluctuations and a decrease in prepaid expenses, inventory, intangible assets, trade accounts receivable, net and plant and equipment, net, partially offset by an increase in marketable securities and other investments, cash and cash equivalents, deferred income taxes and goodwill. The decrease in total Diversified Industrial Segment assets in 2015 was primarily due to the effect of currency rate fluctuations and a decrease in trade accounts receivable, net, non-trade and notes receivable and intangible assets, partially offset by an increase in cash and cash equivalents and other assets.


Aerospace Systems Segment (dollars in millions)
    
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Sales
$
2,260

 
$
2,255

 
$
2,235

Operating income
338

 
299

 
271

Operating income as a percent of sales
14.9
%
 
13.3
%
 
12.1
%
Backlog
$
1,762

 
$
1,756

 
$
1,994

Assets
1,431

 
1,376

 
1,359

Return on average assets
24.1
%
 
21.9
%
 
21.7
%

Sales in 2016 were higher than the 2015 level as higher volume in the military original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and commercial and military aftermarket businesses was partially offset by lower volume in the commercial OEM business. Sales in 2015 were higher than the 2014 level as higher volume in the commercial OEM and aftermarket businesses was partially offset by lower volume in the military OEM business.

The higher margin in 2016 was primarily due to a favorable product mix, favorable contract settlements, lower engineering development expenses and lower operating costs. The higher margin in 2015 was primarily due to the higher sales volume and lower engineering and development costs partially offset by a voluntary retirement expense of $5.4 million. Margins in 2015 and 2014 were favorably impacted by the finalization of contract negotiations related to certain programs.

The increase in backlog in 2016 was primarily due to orders exceeding shipments in the military OEM and commercial and military aftermarket businesses, partially offset by shipments exceeding orders in the commercial OEM business. The decrease in backlog in 2015 was primarily due to shipments exceeding orders in all businesses of the Aerospace Systems Segment. Backlog consists of written firm orders from a customer to deliver products and, in the case of blanket purchase orders, only includes the portion of the order for which a schedule or release date has been agreed to with the customer. The dollar value of backlog is equal to the amount that is expected to be billed to the customer and reported as a sale.

For 2017, sales are expected to increase between one percent and three percent from the 2016 level and operating margins are expected to range from 15.1 percent to 15.5 percent. A higher concentration of commercial OEM volume in future product mix and higher than expected new product development costs could result in lower margins.

The increase in assets in 2016 was primarily due to an increase in trade accounts receivable, net and other assets, partially offset by a decrease in inventory. The increase in assets in 2015 was primarily due to an increase in inventory and other assets, partially offset by a decrease in trade accounts receivable, net.

Corporate general and administrative expenses were $173.2 million in 2016 compared to $215.4 million in 2015 and $181.9 million in 2014. As a percent of sales, corporate general and administrative expenses were 1.5 percent of sales compared to 1.7 percent in 2015 and 1.4 percent in 2014. The lower expense in 2016 was primarily due to a decrease in research and development expense and lower incentive compensation expense. The higher expense in 2015 was primarily due to an increase in incentive compensation expense and higher net expenses associated with the Company's deferred compensation programs. Corporate general and administrative expenses in 2015 included $3.1 million in voluntary retirement expense.


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Corporate assets decreased 12.5 percent in 2016 compared to a decrease of 10.8 percent from 2014 to 2015. The decrease in Corporate assets in 2016 was primarily due to decreases in marketable securities and other investments, non-trade and notes receivable, cash and cash equivalents and the effect of currency rate fluctuations, partially offset by an increase in deferred income taxes. The decrease in Corporate assets in 2015 was primarily due to the effect of currency rate fluctuations and changes in cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and other investments, non-trade and notes receivable, deferred income taxes and other assets.

Other expense (income) (in the Business Segment Information)
(dollars in millions)
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Foreign currency transaction
$
23

 
$
(78
)
 
$
5

Stock compensation
49

 
57

 
71

Pensions
116

 
97

 
108

Divestitures and asset sales and writedowns
(11
)
 
4

 
(409
)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment

 

 
189

Interest income
(18
)
 
(15
)
 
(11
)
Other items, net
(8
)
 
7

 
16

 
$
151

 
$
72

 
$
(31
)
Foreign currency transaction primarily relates to the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash, marketable securities and other investments and intercompany transactions. A significant portion of the foreign currency transaction gain in 2015 related to intercompany loans and was attributable to the Swiss National Bank lifting the cap on the fluctuation of the exchange rate used to measure the Swiss Franc against the Euro. The Company has since settled these particular intercompany loans. The decrease in stock compensation expense in 2016 is primarily due to fewer stock awards granted. The decrease in stock compensation expense in 2015 is primarily due to a lower fair value calculated for 2015 stock awards as well as fewer stock awards granted. Included in divestitures and asset sales and writedowns for 2014 is a gain of approximately $413 million resulting from the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.

Discussion of Consolidated Balance Sheet

The Consolidated Balance Sheet shows the Company's financial position at year-end, compared with the previous year-end. This discussion provides information to assist in assessing factors such as the Company's liquidity and financial resources.

(dollars in millions)
 
2016

 
2015

Cash
 
$
2,104

 
$
1,914

Trade accounts receivable, net
 
1,594

 
1,620

Inventories
 
1,173

 
1,300

Shareholders' equity
 
4,575

 
5,104

Working capital
 
$
2,842

 
$
3,092

Current ratio
 
2.2

 
2.3

Cash (comprised of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities and other investments) includes $2,065 million and $1,777 million held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries at June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, respectively. Generally, cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities and other investments held by foreign subsidiaries are not readily available for use in the United States without adverse tax consequences. The Company's principal sources of liquidity are its cash flows provided by operating activities, commercial paper borrowings or borrowings directly from its line of credit. The Company does not believe the level of its non-U.S. cash position will have an adverse effect on working capital needs, planned growth, repayment of maturing debt, benefit plan funding, dividend payments or share repurchases.

Trade accounts receivable, net are receivables due from customers for sales of product. Days sales outstanding relating to trade receivables for the Company was 49 days in 2016 and 48 days in 2015. The Company believes that its receivables are collectible and appropriate allowances for doubtful accounts have been recorded.

Inventories decreased $127 million from 2015 (which includes a decrease of $17 million from the effect of foreign currency translation and an increase of $7 million from current-year acquisitions). The decrease in inventories was primarily in the

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Diversified Industrial Segment, with the decrease occurring evenly between the Diversified Industrial North American businesses and the Diversified Industrial International businesses. Days supply of inventory on hand was 62 days in 2016 and 65 days in 2015.

Shareholders' equity activity during 2016 included a decrease of $558 million related to share repurchases, a decrease of $205 million related to foreign currency translation adjustments and a decrease of $286 million related to pensions and postretirement benefits.

Discussion of Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows reflects cash inflows and outflows from the Company's operating, investing and financing activities.

A summary of cash flows follows:

(dollars in millions)
 
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating activities
 
$
1,170

 
$
1,302

 
$
1,388

Investing activities
 
(265
)
 
(579
)
 
(646
)
Financing activities
 
(802
)
 
(1,045
)
 
(958
)
Effect of exchange rates
 
(62
)
 
(111
)
 
48

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
$
41

 
$
(433
)
 
$
(168
)

Cash Flows From Operating Activities in 2016 reflects a decrease in net income from 2015 of $205 million and an increase of $120 million for cash provided by working capital items. Cash flows from operating activities in 2015 reflects a reduction of $257 million for cash used by working capital items. Cash flow from operating activities in 2014 benefited from a $294 million increase in cash provided by working capital items, partially offset by a $184 million decrease in net income after consideration of non-cash items, including a $413 million gain on the deconsolidation of a subsidiary and a $189 million impairment charge. The Company also made voluntary cash contributions to the Company's domestic qualified defined benefit plan of $200 million in 2016 and $75 million in 2014.

Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities in 2016 and 2015 includes $51 million and $356 million, respectively, in net purchases of marketable securities and other investments. Cash flows used in investing activities in 2014 includes $625 million in purchases of marketable securities and other investments and $202 million in proceeds from the sale of a 50 percent equity interest in a subsidiary related to the joint venture with GE Aviation.

Cash Flows Used In Financing Activities during 2015 includes the issuance of $1,500 million of medium-term notes and the repayment of commercial paper notes outstanding at the time of the debt issuance. The Company repurchased 5.1 million common shares for $558 million during 2016 as compared to the repurchase of 11.1 million common shares for $1,394 million in 2015 and 1.7 million common shares for $200 million in 2014.

Dividends have been paid for 264 consecutive quarters, including a yearly increase in dividends for the last 60 years. The current annual dividend rate is $2.52 per common share.

The Company's goal is to maintain no less than an "A" rating on senior debt to ensure availability and reasonable cost of external funds. As a means of achieving this objective, the Company has established a financial goal of maintaining a ratio of debt to debt-shareholders' equity of no more than 37 percent. From time to time, such as at June 30, 2016, fluctuations in cash flows from operations or capital deployment actions may cause the ratio of debt to debt-shareholders' equity to exceed the 37 percent goal. The Company does not believe that its ability to borrow funds at affordable interest rates has been or will be impacted when the debt to debt-shareholders' equity ratio temporarily exceeds 37 percent.

Debt to Debt-Shareholders' Equity Ratio (dollars in millions)
 
2016
 
2015
  Debt
 
$
3,037

 
$
2,947

  Debt & Shareholders' Equity
 
7,612

 
8,051

  Ratio
 
39.9
%
 
36.6
%

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As of June 30, 2016, the Company had a line of credit totaling $2,000 million through a multi-currency revolving credit agreement with a group of banks, $1,696 million of which was available at June 30, 2016. Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

The Company is currently authorized to sell up to $1,850 million of short-term commercial paper notes. There were $304 million outstanding commercial paper notes as of June 30, 2016, and the largest amount of commercial paper notes outstanding during the last quarter of 2016 was $541 million.

The Company's credit agreements and indentures governing certain debt agreements contain various covenants, the violation of which would limit or preclude the use of the applicable agreements for future borrowings, or might accelerate the maturity of the related outstanding borrowings covered by the applicable agreements. The Company is in compliance with all covenants and expects to remain in compliance during the term of the credit agreements and indentures.

Contractual Obligations - The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits, including interest, for uncertain tax positions was $152 million at June 30, 2016. Payment of these obligations would result from settlements with worldwide taxing authorities. Due to the difficulty in determining the timing of the settlements, these obligations are not included in the following summary of the Company's fixed contractual obligations. References to Notes are to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(dollars in millions)
 
Payments due by period
Contractual obligations
 
Total

 
Less than 1 year

 
1-3 years

 
3-5 years

 
More than 5 years

Long-term debt (Note 9)
 
$
2,733

 
$
58

 
$
550

 
$

 
$
2,125

Interest on long-term debt
 
1,708

 
122

 
211

 
181

 
1,194

Operating leases (Note 9)
 
195

 
69

 
72

 
24

 
30

Retirement benefits (Note 10)
 
367

 
312

 
14

 
13

 
28

Total
 
$
5,003

 
$
561

 
$
847

 
$
218

 
$
3,377


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The policies discussed below are considered by management to be more critical than other policies because their application places the most significant demands on management's judgment.

Revenue Recognition - Substantially all of the Diversified Industrial Segment revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has shipped and the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred or services have been rendered, the price to the customer is fixed and determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured, which is generally at the time the product is shipped. The Aerospace Systems Segment recognizes revenues primarily using the percentage-of-completion method and the extent of progress toward completion is primarily measured using the units-of-delivery method. The Company estimates costs to complete long-term contracts for purposes of evaluating and establishing contract reserves. The estimation of these costs requires judgment on the part of management due to the duration of the contractual agreements as well as the technical nature of the products involved. Adjustments to cost estimates are made on a consistent basis and a contract reserve is established when the estimated costs to complete a contract exceed the expected contract revenues.

Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets - Goodwill is tested for impairment, at the reporting unit level, on an annual basis and between annual tests whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit may exceed its fair value. For the Company, a reporting unit is one level below the operating segment level. Determining whether an impairment has occurred requires the valuation of the respective reporting unit, which the Company has consistently estimated using primarily a discounted cash flow model. The Company believes that the use of a discounted cash flow model

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results in the most accurate calculation of a reporting unit's fair value since the market value for a reporting unit is not readily available. The discounted cash flow analysis requires several assumptions including future sales growth and operating margin levels as well as assumptions regarding future industry specific market conditions. Each reporting unit regularly prepares discrete operating forecasts and uses these forecasts as the basis for the assumptions used in the discounted cash flow analysis. The Company has consistently used a discount rate commensurate with its cost of capital, adjusted for inherent business risks, and an appropriate terminal growth factor. The Company also reconciles the estimated aggregate fair value of its reporting units as derived from the discounted cash flow analysis to the Company's overall market capitalization.
The results of the Company's 2016 annual goodwill impairment test performed as of December 31, 2015 indicated that no goodwill impairment existed. During 2014, the Company made a decision to restructure and change the strategic direction of its Worldwide Energy Products Division (EPD). The Company calculated the fair value of EPD using assumptions reflecting the Company's current strategic direction for this reporting unit, the results of which indicated that the carrying value of EPD exceeded its fair value. As a result, the Company estimated the implied fair value of EPD's goodwill, which resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $140 million. The fair value of EPD was calculated using both a discounted cash flow analysis and estimated fair market values of comparable businesses.

The Company continually monitors its reporting units for impairment indicators and updates assumptions used in the most recent calculation of the fair value of a reporting unit as appropriate. The Company is unaware of any current market trends that are contrary to the assumptions made in the estimation of the fair value of any of its reporting units. If actual experience is not consistent with the assumptions made in the estimation of the fair value of the reporting units, especially assumptions regarding penetration into new markets and the recovery of the current economic environment, it is possible that the estimated fair value of certain reporting units could fall below their carrying value resulting in the necessity to conduct additional goodwill impairment tests.

Long-lived assets held for use, which primarily includes finite-lived intangible assets and plant and equipment, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the undiscounted net cash flows to be generated by their use over their expected useful lives and eventual disposition are less than their carrying value. The long-term nature of these assets requires the estimation of their cash inflows and outflows several years into the future and only takes into consideration technological advances known at the time of the impairment test. During 2016, there were no events or circumstances that indicated that the carrying value of the Company's long-lived assets held for use were not recoverable. During 2014, in connection with the goodwill impairment review discussed above, the Company determined certain intangible assets of EPD, primarily trademarks and customer lists, and plant and equipment were impaired resulting in a non-cash impairment charge of $49 million. The fair value of EPD's intangible assets and plant and equipment were determined using the income approach for each asset.

Pensions - The annual net periodic expense and benefit obligations related to the Company's defined benefit plans are determined on an actuarial basis. This determination requires critical assumptions regarding the discount rate, long-term rate of return on plan assets, increases in compensation levels and amortization periods for actuarial gains and losses. Assumptions are determined based on Company data and appropriate market indicators, and are evaluated each year as of the plans' measurement date. Changes in the assumptions to reflect actual experience as well as the amortization of actuarial gains and losses could result in a material change in the annual net periodic expense and benefit obligations reported in the financial statements. Beginning in 2017, the Company will change the method used to estimate the service and interest cost components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs. The new method uses the spot yield curve approach to estimate the service and interest costs by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used to determine the benefit obligations to relevant cash outflows. Previously, these costs were determined using a single-weighted average discount rate. The change does not affect the measurement of the Company's benefit obligations. The new method provides a more precise measure of service and interest costs by improving the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and the discrete spot yield curve rates and will be accounted for as a change in estimate prospectively beginning in the first quarter of 2017. Annual net periodic pension expense in 2017 is expected to be lower by approximately $33 million compared to the previous method. Annual net periodic postretirement cost is not expected to be materially different.

For the Company's domestic qualified defined benefit plan, a 50 basis point change in the assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets is estimated to have a $12 million effect on annual pension expense and a 50 basis point decrease in the discount rate is estimated to increase annual pension expense by $31 million. As of June 30, 2016, $1,535 million of past years' net actuarial losses related to the Company's domestic qualified defined benefit plan are subject to amortization in the future. These losses will generally be amortized over approximately eight years and will negatively affect earnings in the future. Actuarial gains experienced in future years will help reduce the effect of the actuarial loss amortization. Further information on pensions is provided in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Income Taxes - Significant judgment is required in determining the Company's income tax expense and in evaluating tax positions. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities have been recorded for the differences between the financial accounting and income tax basis of assets and liabilities. Factors considered by the Company in determining the probability of realizing deferred income tax assets include forecasted operating earnings, available tax planning strategies and the time period over which the temporary differences will reverse. The Company reviews its tax positions on a regular basis and adjusts the balances as new information becomes available. For those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon examination by a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information will be recorded. For those income tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Further information on income taxes is provided in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Loss Contingencies - The Company has a number of loss exposures incurred in the ordinary course of business such as environmental claims, product liability and litigation reserves. Establishing loss accruals for these matters requires management's estimate and judgment with regards to risk exposure and ultimate liability or realization. These loss accruals are reviewed periodically and adjustments are made to reflect the most recent facts and circumstances.


Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Recently issued accounting pronouncements are described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. The Company manages foreign currency transaction and translation risk by utilizing derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, including forward exchange contracts, costless collar contracts, cross-currency swap contracts and certain foreign denominated debt designated as net investment hedges. The derivative financial instrument contracts are with major investment grade financial institutions and the Company does not anticipate any material non-performance by any of the counterparties. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
Derivative financial instruments are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as either assets or liabilities and are measured at fair value. Further information on the fair value of these contracts is provided in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Gains or losses on derivatives that are not hedges are adjusted to fair value through the Consolidated Statement of Income. Gains or losses on derivatives that are hedges are adjusted to fair value through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheet until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The translation of the foreign denominated debt that has been designated as a net investment hedge is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and remains there until the underlying net investment is sold or substantially liquidated.
The Company's debt portfolio contains variable rate debt, inherently exposing the Company to interest rate risk. The Company's objective is to maintain a 60/40 mix between fixed rate and variable rate debt thereby limiting its exposure to changes in near-term interest rates. A 100 basis point increase in near-term interest rates would increase annual interest expense on variable rate debt existing at June 30, 2016 by approximately $6 million.

ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
 
Page Number
in Form 10-K
 Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Parker-Hannifin Corporation
Cleveland, Ohio
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Parker-Hannifin Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule and an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Parker-Hannifin Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2016, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
August 26, 2016

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Consolidated Statement of Income

 
 
For the years ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2016

 
2015

 
2014

Net Sales
 
$
11,360,753

 
$
12,711,744

 
$
13,215,971

Cost of sales
 
8,823,384

 
9,655,245

 
10,188,227

Gross profit
 
2,537,369

 
3,056,499

 
3,027,744

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
1,359,360

 
1,544,746

 
1,633,992

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment (Note 7)
 

 

 
188,870

Interest expense
 
136,517

 
118,406

 
82,566

Other (income), net
 
(62,199
)
 
(43,374
)
 
(25,513
)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets (Note 2)
 
(11,037
)
 
4,481

 
(408,891
)
Income before income taxes
 
1,114,728

 
1,432,240

 
1,556,720

Income taxes (Note 4)
 
307,512

 
419,687

 
515,302

Net Income
 
807,216

 
1,012,553

 
1,041,418

Less: Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings
 
376

 
413

 
370

Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
806,840

 
$
1,012,140

 
$
1,041,048

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per Share Attributable to Common Shareholders (Note 5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
5.96

 
$
7.08

 
$
6.98

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
5.89

 
$
6.97

 
$
6.87


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
 
For the years ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2016

 
2015

 
2014

Net Income
 
$
807,216

 
$
1,012,553

 
$
1,041,418

Less: Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries' earnings
 
376

 
413

 
370

Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
806,840

 
1,012,140

 
1,041,048

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Foreign currency translation adjustment and other (net of tax of $(2,342), $(31,024) and $4,591 in 2016, 2015 and 2014)
 
(203,299
)
 
(765,659
)
 
193,130

  Retirement benefits plan activity (net of tax of $152,203, $88,547 and $(54,473) in 2016, 2015 and 2014)
 
(286,044
)
 
(149,710
)
 
91,182

      Other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(489,343
)
 
(915,369
)
 
284,312

Less: Other comprehensive (loss) for noncontrolling interests
 
(196
)
 
(249
)
 
(23
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
 
(489,147
)
 
(915,120
)
 
284,335

Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Common Shareholders
 
$
317,693

 
$
97,020

 
$
1,325,383


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


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Business Segment Information

(Dollars in thousands)
 
2016

 
2015

 
2014

Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diversified Industrial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
4,955,211

 
$
5,715,742

 
$
5,693,527

International
 
4,145,272

 
4,741,376

 
5,287,916

Aerospace Systems
 
2,260,270

 
2,254,626

 
2,234,528

 
 
$
11,360,753

 
$
12,711,744

 
$
13,215,971

Segment Operating Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diversified Industrial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
789,667

 
$
955,501

 
$
946,493

International
 
448,457

 
583,937

 
572,476

Aerospace Systems
 
337,531

 
298,994

 
271,238

Total segment operating income
 
1,575,655

 
1,838,432

 
1,790,207

Corporate administration
 
173,203

 
215,396

 
181,926

Income before interest expense and other
 
1,402,452

 
1,623,036

 
1,608,281

Interest expense
 
136,517

 
118,406

 
82,566

Other expense (income)
 
151,207

 
72,390

 
(31,005
)
Income before income taxes
 
$
1,114,728

 
$
1,432,240

 
$
1,556,720

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets (a):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diversified Industrial
 
$
8,728,671

 
$
8,734,942

 
$
9,470,822

Aerospace Systems (b)
 
1,430,577

 
1,375,845

 
1,359,063

Corporate (c)
 
1,897,490

 
2,168,495

 
2,429,930

 
 
$
12,056,738

 
$
12,279,282

 
$
13,259,815

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property Additions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diversified Industrial
 
$
134,618

 
$
190,580

 
$
189,832

Aerospace Systems
 
10,857

 
18,427

 
23,261

Corporate
 
3,932

 
6,520

 
3,247

 
 
$
149,407

 
$
215,527

 
$
216,340

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diversified Industrial
 
$
163,014

 
$
174,102

 
$
187,347

Aerospace Systems
 
18,469

 
19,509

 
19,193

Corporate
 
8,825

 
9,165

 
8,425

 
 
$
190,308

 
$
202,776

 
$
214,965







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(Dollars in thousands)
 
2016

 
2015

 
2014

By Geographic Area (d)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
7,144,481

 
$
7,891,571

 
$
7,853,603

International
 
4,216,272

 
4,820,173

 
5,362,368

 
 
$
11,360,753

 
$
12,711,744

 
$
13,215,971

Long-Lived Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
North America
 
$
817,872

 
$
856,947

 
$
861,300

International
 
750,228

 
807,075

 
962,994

 
 
$
1,568,100

 
$
1,664,022

 
$
1,824,294


The accounting policies of the business segments are the same as those described in the Significant Accounting Policies footnote except that the business segment results are prepared on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which the Company’s management disaggregates financial information for internal review and decision-making.

(a)
Amounts in 2015 and 2014 have been adjusted to reflect the retrospective adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-17 in the fourth quarter of 2016.

(b)
Includes an investment in a joint venture in which ownership is 50 percent or less and in which the Company does not have operating control (2016 - $241,728; 2015 - $251,365; 2014 - $263,246).
(c)
Corporate assets are principally cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and other investments, domestic deferred income taxes, deferred compensation plan assets, headquarters facilities and the major portion of the Company’s domestic data processing equipment.
(d)
Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the selling unit. North America includes the United States, Canada and Mexico. No country other than the United States represents greater than 10 percent of consolidated sales. Long-lived assets are comprised of plant and equipment based on physical location.


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Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
June 30,
 
2016

 
2015

Assets
 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 1)
 
$
1,221,653

 
$
1,180,584

Marketable securities and other investments (Note 1)
 
882,342

 
733,490

Trade accounts receivable, net (Note 1)
 
1,593,920

 
1,620,194

Non-trade and notes receivable (Note 1)
 
232,183

 
364,534

Inventories (Note 6)
 
1,173,329

 
1,300,459

Prepaid expenses
 
104,360

 
241,684

Total Current Assets
 
5,207,787

 
5,440,945

Plant and equipment (Note 1)
 
4,737,141

 
4,862,611

Less: Accumulated depreciation
 
3,169,041

 
3,198,589

 
 
1,568,100

 
1,664,022

Deferred income taxes (Notes 1 and 4)
 
605,155

 
406,267

Investments and other assets (Note 1)
 
850,088

 
811,930

Intangible assets, net (Notes 1 and 7)
 
922,571

 
1,013,439

Goodwill (Notes 1 and 7)
 
2,903,037

 
2,942,679

Total Assets
 
$
12,056,738

 
$
12,279,282

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
Notes payable and long-term debt payable within one year (Notes 8 and 9)
 
$
361,840

 
$
223,142

Accounts payable, trade
 
1,034,589

 
1,092,138

Accrued payrolls and other compensation
 
382,945

 
409,762

Accrued domestic and foreign taxes
 
127,597

 
139,285

Other accrued liabilities
 
458,970

 
484,793

Total Current Liabilities
 
2,365,941

 
2,349,120

Long-term debt (Note 9)
 
2,675,000

 
2,723,960

Pensions and other postretirement benefits (Note 10)
 
2,076,143

 
1,699,197

Deferred income taxes (Notes 1 and 4)
 
54,395

 
63,222

Other liabilities
 
306,581

 
336,214

Total Liabilities
 
7,478,060

 
7,171,713

Equity (Note 11)
 
 
 
 
Shareholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
Serial preferred stock, $.50 par value, authorized 3,000,000 shares; none issued
 

 

Common stock, $.50 par value, authorized 600,000,000 shares; issued 181,046,128 shares in 2016 and 2015
 
90,523

 
90,523

Additional capital
 
628,451

 
622,729

Retained earnings
 
10,302,866

 
9,841,885

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
 
(2,227,765
)
 
(1,738,618
)
Treasury shares at cost: 47,033,896 in 2016 and 42,487,389 in 2015
 
(4,218,820
)
 
(3,712,232
)
Total Shareholders' Equity
 
4,575,255

 
5,104,287

Noncontrolling interests
 
3,423

 
3,282

Total Equity
 
4,578,678

 
5,107,569

Total Liabilities and Equity
 
$
12,056,738

 
$
12,279,282


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
 
For the years ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2016

 
2015

 
2014

Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
807,216

 
$
1,012,553

 
$
1,041,418

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
 
190,308

 
202,776

 
214,965

Amortization
 
116,535

 
114,715

 
121,737

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment
 

 

 
188,870

Stock incentive plan compensation
 
71,293

 
96,093

 
103,161

Deferred income taxes
 
(65,686
)
 
18,865

 
(74,139
)
Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)
 
22,750

 
(77,784
)
 
5,398

Loss on disposal of assets
 
414

 
14,953

 
2,997

Gain on sale of businesses
 
(10,666
)
 
(6,420
)
 

Net gain on deconsolidation
 

 


(412,612
)
(Gain) loss on sale of marketable securities
 
(723
)
 
3,817

 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
17,549

 
143,179

 
(99,144
)
Inventories
 
120,243

 
(70,377
)
 
(3,816
)
Prepaid expenses
 
136,034

 
(116,561
)
 
58,117

Other assets
 
(5,033
)
 
20,976

 
(79,158
)
Accounts payable, trade
 
(52,378
)
 
(86,750
)
 
92,927

Accrued payrolls and other compensation
 
(22,865
)
 
(12,657
)
 
20,840

Accrued domestic and foreign taxes
 
(17,430
)
 
(66,870
)
 
86,745

Other accrued liabilities
 
(61,424
)
 
(46,633
)
 
(23,480
)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits
 
(45,796
)
 
156,859

 
99,569

Other liabilities
 
(30,498
)
 
1,207

 
43,498

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
1,169,843

 
1,301,941

 
1,387,893

Cash Flows From Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions (less cash acquired of $3,814 in 2016, $8,332 in 2015 and $1,780 in 2014)
 
(67,552
)
 
(18,618
)
 
(17,593
)
Capital expenditures
 
(149,407
)
 
(215,527
)
 
(216,340
)
Proceeds from disposal of assets
 
18,821

 
19,655

 
14,368

Proceeds from sale of businesses
 
24,325

 
37,265

 

Net proceeds from deconsolidation
 

 

 
202,498

Purchase of marketable securities and other investments
 
(1,351,464
)
 
(1,747,333
)
 
(624,880
)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities and other investments
 
1,300,633

 
1,391,396

 

Other
 
(39,995
)
 
(46,001
)
 
(4,454
)
Net cash (used in) investing activities
 
(264,639
)
 
(579,163
)
 
(646,401
)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
126

 
3,355

 
8,013

Payments for common shares
 
(557,575
)
 
(1,398,446
)
 
(204,043
)
Tax benefit from stock incentive plan compensation
 
11,145

 
23,429

 
33,732

Proceeds from (payments for) notes payable, net
 
303,624

 
(815,171
)
 
(515,387
)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
 
2,287

 
1,483,015

 
748

Payments for long-term borrowings
 
(220,068
)
 
(537
)
 
(2,934
)
Dividends paid
 
(341,962
)
 
(340,389
)
 
(278,244
)
Net cash (used in) financing activities
 
(802,423
)
 
(1,044,744
)
 
(958,115
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
(61,712
)
 
(111,005
)
 
48,766

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
41,069

 
(432,971
)
 
(167,857
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
1,180,584

 
1,613,555

 
1,781,412

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
 
$
1,221,653

 
$
1,180,584

 
$
1,613,555

Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the year for:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
$
133,999

 
$
105,202

 
$
77,144

Income taxes
 
250,155

 
515,350

 
472,369


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Equity
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 Common Stock
 
Additional Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)
 
Treasury Shares
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
 Total
Balance June 30, 2013
 
$
90,523

 
$
608,752

 
$
8,421,270

 
$
(1,107,833
)
 
$
(2,274,286
)
 
$
3,055

 
$
5,741,481

Net income
 

 

 
1,041,048

 

 

 
370

 
1,041,418

Other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 

 

 
284,335

 

 
(23
)
 
284,312

Dividends paid
 

 

 
(278,222
)
 

 

 
(22
)