10-K 1 td10k09142015.htm TWIN DISC, INC. 10K td10k09142015.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C.  20549
FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015
Commission File Number 1-7635

TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Wisconsin
39-0667110
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
   
1328 Racine Street, Racine, Wisconsin
53403
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
(Zip Code)
   
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code:
(262) 638-4000

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

Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common stock, no par
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Preferred stock purchase rights
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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

None
(Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
YES  [   ]  NO  [ √ ]

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  [ √ ]

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

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the 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  [√ ].

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Large Accelerated Filer [   ]                                                                      Accelerated Filer [ √ ]                                                     Non-accelerated Filer [   ]Smaller reporting company [     ]


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
YES  [   ]  NO  [ √ ]

At December 26, 2014, the last business day of the registrant’s second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $171,061,739.  Determination of stock ownership by affiliates was made solely for the purpose of responding to this requirement and registrant is not bound by this determination for any other purpose.

At August 19, 2015, the registrant had 11,323,394 shares of its common stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, are incorporated by reference into Part III.





TWIN DISC, INC. - FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

PART I.
    
 
Item 1.
4
 
Item 1A.
5
 
Item 1B.
8
 
Item 2.
9
 
Item 3.
9
 
Item 4.
9
   
10
PART II.
    
 
Item 5.
11
 
Item 6.
12
 
Item 7.
13
 
Item 7(a).
28
 
Item 8.
29
 
Item 9.
29
 
Item 9(a).
30
 
Item 9(b).
30
PART III.
    
 
Item 10.
30
 
Item 11.
30
 
Item 12.
30
 
Item 13.
31
 
Item 14.
31
PART IV.
    
 
Item 15.
31
   
57
   
58



PART  I

Item 1.  Business

Twin Disc was incorporated under the laws of the state of Wisconsin in 1918.  Twin Disc designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy duty off-highway power transmission equipment.  Products offered include: marine transmissions, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and controls systems.  The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the commercial, pleasure craft, and military marine markets as well as in the energy and natural resources, government and industrial markets.  The Company's worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network.  The products described above have accounted for more than 90% of revenues in each of the last three fiscal years.

Most of the Company's products are machined from cast iron, forgings, cast aluminum and bar steel which generally are available from multiple sources and which are believed to be in adequate supply.

The Company has pursued a policy of applying for patents in both the United States and certain foreign countries on inventions made in the course of its development work for which commercial applications are considered probable.  The Company regards its patents collectively as important but does not consider its business dependent upon any one of such patents.

The business is not considered to be seasonal except to the extent that employee vacations, particularly in Europe, are taken mainly in the months of July and August, curtailing production during that period.

The Company's products receive direct widespread competition, including from divisions of other larger independent manufacturers.  The Company also competes for business with parts manufacturing divisions of some of its major customers.  The primary competitive factors for the Company’s products are design, technology, performance, price, service and availability.  The Company’s top ten customers accounted for approximately 43% of the Company's consolidated net sales during the year ended June 30, 2015.  There was one customer, Sewart Supply, Inc., an authorized distributor of the Company, that accounted for 11% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2015.

Unfilled open orders for the next six months of $34,397,000 at June 30, 2015 compares to $66,102,000 at June 30, 2014.  Since orders are subject to cancellation and rescheduling by the customer, the six-month order backlog is considered more representative of operating conditions than total backlog.  However, as procurement and manufacturing "lead times" change, the backlog will increase or decrease, and thus it does not necessarily provide a valid indicator of the shipping rate.  Cancellations are generally the result of rescheduling activity and do not represent a material change in backlog.

Management recognizes that there are attendant risks that foreign governments may place restrictions on dividend payments and other movements of money, but these risks are considered minimal due to the political relations the United States maintains with the countries in which the Company operates or the relatively low investment within individual countries.  No material portion of the Company’s business is subject to renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts at the election of the U.S. government.

Engineering and development costs include research and development expenses for new product development and major improvements to existing products, and other costs for ongoing efforts to refine existing products.  Research and development costs charged to operations totaled $2,288,000, $3,028,000 and $3,058,000 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Total engineering and development costs were $11,091,000, $10,900,000 and $10,242,000 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.


Compliance with federal, state and local provisions regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, is not anticipated to have a material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or the competitive position of the Company.

The number of persons employed by the Company at June 30, 2015 was 921.

A summary of financial data by segment and geographic area for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 appears in Note J to the consolidated financial statements.

The Company’s internet website address is www.twindisc.com.  The Company makes available free of charge (other than an investor’s own internet access charges) through its website the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes such material to, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  In addition, the Company makes available, through its website, important corporate governance materials.  This information is also available from the Company upon request.  The Company is not including the information contained on or available through its website as a part of, or incorporating such information by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

The Company’s business involves risk.  The following information about these risks should be considered carefully together with other information contained in this report.  The risks described below are not the only risks the Company faces.  Additional risks not currently known, deemed immaterial or that could apply to any issuer may also result in adverse results for the Company’s business.

As a global company, we are subject to currency fluctuations and any significant movement between the U.S. dollar and the euro, in particular, could have an adverse effect on our profitability. Although the Company’s financial results are reported in U.S. dollars, a significant portion of our sales and operating costs are realized in euros and other foreign currencies.  The Company’s profitability is affected by movements of the U.S. dollar against the euro and the other currencies in which we generate revenues and incur expenses.  Significant long-term fluctuations in relative currency values, in particular a significant change in the relative values of the U.S. dollar or euro, could have an adverse effect on our profitability and financial condition.

Certain of the Company’s products are directly or indirectly used in oil exploration and oil drilling, and are thus dependent upon the strength of those markets and oil prices. In recent years, the Company has seen significant variations in the sales of its products that are used in oil and energy related markets.  The variability in these markets has been defined by the change in oil prices and the global demand for oil.  In fiscal 2009, a significant decrease in oil prices, the demand for oil and capital investment in the oil and energy markets had an adverse effect on the sales of these products and ultimately on the Company’s profitability.  While this market recovered to historically high levels in fiscal 2011 and 2012, the Company has since experienced a softening in demand through fiscal 2015.  The cyclical nature of the global oil and gas market presents the ongoing possibility of a severe cutback in demand, which would create a significant adverse effect on the sales of these products and ultimately on the Company’s profitability.

Many of the Company’s product markets are cyclical in nature or are otherwise sensitive to volatile or variable factors.  A downturn or weakness in overall economic activity or fluctuations in those other factors could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s overall financial performance.  Historically, sales of many of the products that the Company manufactures and sells have been subject to cyclical variations caused by changes in general economic conditions and other factors.  In particular, the Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources,


government and industrial markets.  The demand for the products may be impacted by the strength of the economy generally, governmental spending and appropriations, including security and defense outlays, fuel prices, interest rates, as well as many other factors.  Adverse economic and other conditions may cause the Company's customers to forego or otherwise postpone purchases in favor of repairing existing equipment.

In the event of an increase in the global demand for steel, the Company could be adversely affected if it experiences shortages of raw castings and forgings used in the manufacturing of its products. With the continued development of certain developing economies, in particular China and India, the global demand for steel has risen significantly in recent years.  The Company selects its suppliers based on a number of criteria, and we expect that they will be able to support our growing needs.  However, there can be no assurance that a significant increase in demand, capacity constraints or other issues experienced by the Company’s suppliers will not result in shortages or delays in their supply of raw materials to the Company.  If the Company were to experience a significant or prolonged shortage of critical components from any of its suppliers, particularly those who are sole sources, and could not procure the components from other sources, the Company would be unable to meet its production schedules for some of its key products and would miss product delivery dates which would adversely affect our sales, profitability and relationships with our customers.

The Company continues to face the prospect of increasing commodity costs, including steel, other raw materials and energy that could have an adverse effect on future profitability.  To date, the Company has been successful with offsetting the effects of increased commodity costs through cost reduction programs and pricing actions.  However, if material prices were to continue to increase at a rate that could not be recouped through product pricing, it could potentially have an adverse effect on our future profitability.

If the Company were to lose business with any key customers, the Company’s business would be adversely affected.  Although there was only one customer, Sewart Supply, Inc., that accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2015, deterioration of a business relationship with one or more of the Company’s significant customers would cause its sales and profitability to be adversely affected.

The termination of relationships with the Company’s suppliers, or the inability of such suppliers to perform, could disrupt its business and have an adverse effect on its ability to manufacture and deliver products.  The Company relies on raw materials, component parts, and services supplied by outside third parties.  If a supplier of significant raw materials, component parts or services were to terminate its relationship with the Company, or otherwise cease supplying raw materials, component parts, or services consistent with past practice, the Company’s ability to meet its obligations to its customers may be affected.  Such a disruption with respect to numerous products, or with respect to a few significant products, could have an adverse effect on the Company’s profitability and financial condition.

A significant design, manufacturing or supplier quality issue could result in recalls or other actions by the Company that could adversely affect profitability. As a manufacturer of highly engineered products, the performance, reliability and productivity of the Company’s products is one of its competitive advantages.  While the Company prides itself on putting in place procedures to ensure the quality and performance of its products and suppliers, a significant quality or product issue, whether due to design, performance, manufacturing or supplier quality issue, could lead to warranty actions, scrapping of raw materials, finished goods or returned products, the deterioration in a customer relationship, or other action that could adversely affect warranty and quality costs, future sales and profitability.

The Company faces risks associated with its international sales and operations that could adversely affect its business, results of operations or financial condition.  Sales to customers outside the United States approximated 51% of our consolidated net sales for fiscal 2015.  We have international manufacturing operations in Belgium, Italy, India and Switzerland.  In addition, we have international distribution operations in Singapore, China, Australia, Japan, Italy, India and Canada.  Our international sales and operations are subject to a number of risks, including:



Þ  
currency exchange rate fluctuations
Þ  
export and import duties, changes to import and export regulations, and restrictions on the transfer of funds
Þ  
problems with the transportation or delivery of our products
Þ  
issues arising from cultural or language differences and labor unrest
Þ  
longer payment cycles and greater difficulty in collecting accounts receivables
Þ  
compliance with trade and other laws in a variety of jurisdictions
Þ  
changes in tax law

These factors could adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

A material disruption at the Company’s manufacturing facilities in Racine, Wisconsin could adversely affect its ability to generate sales and meet customer demand.  The majority of the Company’s manufacturing, based on fiscal 2015’s sales, came from its two facilities in Racine, Wisconsin.  If operations at these facilities were to be disrupted as a result of significant equipment failures, natural disasters, power outages, fires, explosions, adverse weather conditions or other reasons, the Company’s business and results of operations could be adversely affected.  Interruptions in production would increase costs and reduce sales.  Any interruption in production capability could require the Company to make substantial capital expenditures to remedy the situation, which could negatively affect its profitability and financial condition.  The Company maintains property damage insurance which it believes to be adequate to provide for reconstruction of its facilities and equipment, as well as business interruption insurance to mitigate losses resulting from any production interruption or shutdown caused by an insured loss.  However, any recovery under this insurance policy may not offset the lost sales or increased costs that may be experienced during the disruption of operations.  Lost sales may not be recoverable under the policy and long-term business disruptions could result in a loss of customers.  If this were to occur, future sales levels and costs of doing business, and therefore profitability, could be adversely affected.

Any failure to meet our debt obligations and satisfy financial covenants could adversely affect our business and financial condition.  Beginning in 2008 and continuing into 2010, general worldwide economic conditions experienced a downturn due to the combined effects of the subprime lending crisis, general credit market crisis, collateral effects on the finance and banking industries, slower economic activity, decreased consumer confidence, reduced corporate profits and capital spending, adverse business conditions and liquidity concerns.  While some recovery was seen in the markets served by the Company in 2011 through 2015, these conditions made it difficult for customers, vendors and the Company to accurately forecast and plan future business activities, and caused U.S. and foreign businesses to slow spending on products, which delayed and lengthened sales cycles.  These conditions led to declining revenues in several of the Company’s divisions in fiscal 2009 and 2010.  The Company’s revolving credit facility and senior notes agreement require it to maintain specified quarterly financial covenants such as a minimum consolidated net worth amount, a minimum Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), as defined, for the most recent four fiscal quarters of $11,000,000 and a funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.0 or less.  At June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.  Based on its annual financial plan, the Company believes that it will generate sufficient EBITDA levels throughout fiscal 2016 in order to maintain compliance with its financial covenants.  However, as with all forward-looking information, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve the planned results in future periods especially due to the significant uncertainties flowing from the current economic environment.  If the Company is not able to achieve these objectives and to meet the required covenants under the agreements, the Company may require forbearance from its existing lenders in the form of waivers and/or amendments of its credit facilities or be required to arrange alternative financing.  Failure to obtain relief from covenant violations or to obtain alternative financing, if necessary, would have a material adverse impact on the Company.

The Company may experience negative or unforeseen tax consequences.  The Company reviews the probability of the realization of our net deferred tax assets each period based on forecasts of taxable income in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.  This review uses historical results, projected future operating results based upon approved


business plans, eligible carryforward periods, tax planning opportunities and other relevant considerations.  Adverse changes in the profitability and financial outlook in the U.S. or foreign jurisdictions may require the creation of a valuation allowance to reduce our net deferred tax assets.  Such changes could result in material non-cash expenses in the period in which the changes are made and could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Taxing authority challenges may lead to tax payments exceeding current reserves. The Company is subject to ongoing tax examinations in various jurisdictions.  As a result, the Company may record incremental tax expense based on expected outcomes of such matters.  In addition, the Company may adjust previously reported tax reserves based on expected results of these examinations.  Such adjustments could result in an increase or decrease to the Company’s effective tax rate.  Future changes in tax law in various jurisdictions around the world and income tax holidays could have a material impact on the Company’s effective tax rate, foreign rate differential, future income tax expense and cash flows.

Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise the Company’s information and expose it to liability, which would cause its business and reputation to suffer.  In the ordinary course of its business, the Company collects and stores sensitive data, including its proprietary business information and that of its customers, suppliers and business partners, as well as personally identifiable information of its customers and employees, in its internal and external data centers, cloud services, and on its networks.  The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to the Company’s operations and business strategy.  Despite the Company’s security measures, its information technology and infrastructure, and that of its partners, may be vulnerable to malicious attacks or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions, including as a result of rollouts of new systems.  Any such breach or operational failure would compromise the Company’s networks and/or that of its partners and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen.  Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings and/or regulatory penalties, disrupt the Company’s operations, damage its reputation, and/or cause a loss of confidence in its products and services, which could adversely affect its business.

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments

None.


Item 2.  Properties

Manufacturing Segment
The Company owns two manufacturing, assembly and office facilities in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A., one in Nivelles, Belgium, two in Decima, Italy and one in Novazzano, Switzerland.  The aggregate floor space of these six plants approximates 767,000 square feet.  One of the Racine facilities includes office space, which includes the Company's corporate headquarters.  The Company leases additional manufacturing, assembly and office facilities in Italy (Limite sull’Arno) and India (manufacturing facility in Kancheepuram).

Distribution Segment
The Company also has operations in the following locations, all of which are leased and are used for sales offices, warehousing and light assembly or product service:

Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
   
Medley, Florida, U.S.A.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
   
Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.
Singapore
   
Coburg, Oregon, U.S.A.
Shanghai, China
   
Kent, Washington, U.S.A.
Guangzhou, China
   
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Chennai, India
   
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Saitama City, Japan
   
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  

The Company believes its properties are well maintained and adequate for its present and anticipated needs.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

Twin Disc is a defendant in several product liability or related claims of which the ultimate outcome and liability to the Company, if any, are not presently determinable.  Management believes that the final disposition of such litigation will not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or statement of cash flows.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.


Executive Officers of the Registrant

Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the following list is included as an unnumbered Item in Part I of this Report in lieu of being included in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 23, 2015.

Name
Age
Position
John H. Batten
50
President – Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey S. Knutson
50
Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Malcolm F. Moore
65
Executive Vice President – Operations
Dean J. Bratel
51
Vice President – Global Sales and Marketing
Denise L. Wilcox
58
Vice President – Human Resources
Michael B. Gee
48
Vice President – Corporate Engineering
Debbie A. Lange
57
Corporate Controller

Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors at the Board meeting held in conjunction with each Annual Meeting of the Shareholders.  Each officer holds office until a successor is duly elected, or until he/she resigns or is removed from office.

John H. Batten, President – Chief Executive Officer.  Effective November 1, 2013, Mr. Batten was named President – Chief Executive Officer.  Prior to this promotion, Mr. Batten served as President and Chief Operating Officer since July 2008, Executive Vice President since November 2004, Vice President and General Manager – Marine and Propulsion since October 2001 and Commercial Manager – Marine and Propulsion since 1998.  Mr. Batten joined Twin Disc in 1996 as an Application Engineer.  Mr. Batten is the son of the late Mr. Michael Batten, former Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.  Mr. Knutson was named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in June 2015.  Mr. Knutson was named Vice President – Finance, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Treasurer in February 2015.  Mr. Knutson was appointed Corporate Secretary in June 2013, and was Corporate Controller from his appointment in October 2005 until August 2015.  Mr. Knutson joined the Company in February 2005 as Controller of North American Operations.  Prior to joining Twin Disc, Mr. Knutson held Operational Controller positions with Tower Automotive (since August 2002) and Rexnord Corporation (since November 1998).

Malcolm F. Moore, Executive Vice President – Operations.  Mr. Moore was hired as Executive Vice President Finance – Operations effective July 1, 2015 after resigning from Twin Disc Board of Directors on June 30, 2015.  Prior to joining Twin Disc, Mr. Moore was President and CEO of Digi-Star LLC, a leading supplier of electronic components and software used in precision agriculture.  Prior to leading Digi-Star, he held a variety of positions including Executive Vice President and COO, President and COO, and President and CEO of Gehl Company, a publicly-owned manufacturer and distributor of equipment used in construction and agriculture.

Dean J. Bratel, Vice President – Global Sales and Marketing.  Mr. Bratel was promoted to his current role in January 2015 after serving as Vice President – Americas (since June 2013), Vice President – Engineering (since November 2004), Director of Corporate Engineering (since January 2003), Chief Engineer (since October 2001) and Engineering Manager (since December 1999).  Mr. Bratel joined Twin Disc in 1987.

Denise L. Wilcox, Vice President - Human Resources.  After joining the Company as Manager Compensation & Benefits in September 1998, Ms. Wilcox was promoted to Director Corporate Human Resources in March 2002 and to her current role in November 2004.  Prior to joining Twin Disc, Ms. Wilcox held positions with Johnson International and Runzheimer International.

Michael B. Gee, Vice President – Corporate Engineering.  Mr. Gee was promoted to his current role in January 2015 after serving as Director of Engineering. Mr. Gee joined Twin Disc in 1990 and has held several positions, including:  Experimental Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer.


Debbie A. Lange, Corporate Controller.  Ms. Lange was hired as Corporate Controller effective August 4, 2015.  Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Lange was the Director of Accounting Research & Special Projects at Sealed Air Corporation (since 2011), a global manufacturer and provider of food packaging solutions, product packaging and cleaning and hygiene solutions.  Prior to the role at Sealed Air, Ms. Lange held the position of Director of Global Accounting and Reporting at Diversey, Inc. (since 2008), a global marketer and manufacturer of cleaning, hygiene, operational efficiency, appearance enhancing products, and equipment and related services for the institutional and industrial cleaning and sanitation market.

PART  II

Item 5.  Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters

The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TWIN.  The price information below represents the high and low sales prices per quarter from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015:

 
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/15
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/14
Quarter
High
Low
Dividend
High
Low
Dividend
First Quarter
$34.38
$25.51
$0.09
$27.32
$22.67
$0.09
Second Quarter
  28.19
  18.05
  0.09
  29.00
  24.16
  0.09
Third Quarter
  21.12
  15.66
  0.09
  27.88
  18.67
  0.09
Fourth Quarter
  19.67
  17.03
  0.09
  34.34
  23.41
  0.09

For information regarding the Company’s equity-based compensation plans, see the discussion under Item 12 of this report.  As of August 19, 2015, shareholders of record numbered 530.  The closing price of Twin Disc common stock as of August 19, 2015 was $14.37.

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
(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
March 28, 2015 – April 24, 2015
0
NA
0
315,000
April 25, 2015 – May 29, 2015
0
NA
0
315,000
May 30, 2015 – June 30, 2015
0
NA
0
315,000
Total
0
NA
0
315,000

On February 1, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock at market values, of which 250,000 shares were purchased during fiscal 2009 and 125,000 shares were purchased during fiscal 2012.  On July 27, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of an additional 375,000 shares of Common Stock at market values.  This authorization has no expiration.  During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company purchased 185,000 shares under this authorization.


Performance Graph

The following table compares total shareholder return over the last five fiscal years to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index and the Russell 2000 index.  The S&P 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index consists of a broad range of manufacturers.  The Russell 2000 Index consists of a broad range of 2,000 companies.  The Company believes, because of the similarity of its business with those companies contained in the S&P 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index, that comparison of shareholder return with this index is appropriate.  Total return values for the Corporation’s common stock, the S&P 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index and the Russell 2000 Index were calculated based upon an assumption of a $100 investment on June 30, 2010 and based upon cumulative total return values assuming reinvestment of dividends on a quarterly basis.

Chart

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data

Financial Highlights
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Fiscal Years Ended June 30,
Statement of Operations Data:
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Net sales
$265,790
$263,909
$285,282
$355,870
$310,393
Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc
11,173
3,644
3,882
26,743
17,997
Basic earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders
0.99
0.32
0.34
2.34
1.59
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders
0.99
0.32
0.34
2.31
1.57
Dividends per share
0.36
0.36
0.36
0.34
0.30



Balance Sheet Data (at end of period):
Total assets
$249,862
$266,985
$285,458
$303,832
$309,120
Total long-term debt
    10,231
    14,800
    23,472
    28,401
    25,784

Item 7.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
 

Statements in this report (including but not limited to certain statements in Items 1, 3 and 7) and in other Company communications that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what appears here.

Forward-looking statements include the Company’s description of plans and objectives for future operations and assumptions behind those plans.  The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” and “expects,” or similar anticipatory expressions, usually identify forward-looking statements.  In addition, goals established by the Company should not be viewed as guarantees or promises of future performance.  There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in achieving its goals.

In addition to the assumptions and information referred to specifically in the forward-looking statements, other factors, including, but not limited to those factors discussed under Item 1A, Risk Factors, could cause actual results to be materially different from what is presented in any forward looking statements.
 
Results of Operations
 

(In thousands)

 
2015
%
2014
%
2013
%
Net sales
$265,790
  
$263,909
  
$285,282
  
Cost of goods sold
182,758
  
186,655
  
205,257
  
             
Gross profit
83,032
31.2
77,254
29.3
80,025
28.1
             
Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses
64,264
24.2
67,406
25.5
67,899
23.8
Restructuring of operations
3,282
1.2
961
0.4
708
0.2
Impairment charge
           -
0.0
    -
0.0
    1,405
0.5
             
Earnings from operations
$15,486
5.8
$8,887
3.4
$10,013
3.5
     
 
Fiscal 2015 Compared to Fiscal 2014
 
 
Net Sales
 

Net sales for fiscal 2015 increased 0.7%, or $1.9 million, to $265.8 million from $263.9 million in fiscal 2014.  Currency translation had an unfavorable impact on fiscal 2015 sales compared to the prior year totaling $8.9 million due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and Asian currencies.  Adjusting for constant currency, sales increased 4.1% compared to fiscal 2014.  This increase was driven by strong demand, especially through the first three fiscal quarters, in the North American oil and gas market for both new units and service parts.  This demand softened in the latter half of the third quarter and continued through the fourth quarter, driven by the global decline in oil prices.  Offsetting the increased volume in North American oil and gas related products was weaker demand in Asia for commercial marine and oilfield transmissions.  This decline is reflective of general economic conditions in the region, along with timing of oilfield related projects in China.


Sales at our manufacturing segment were up 5.5%, or $12.5 million, versus the same period last year.  Compared to fiscal 2014, on average, the U.S. dollar strengthened against the euro.  The net translation effect of this on foreign manufacturing operations was to reduce revenues for the manufacturing segment by approximately $6.7 million versus the prior year, before eliminations.  In the current fiscal year, the Company’s North American manufacturing operation, the largest, experienced a 9.3% increase in sales compared to fiscal 2014.  The primary driver for this increase was stronger North American demand for oil and gas related products through the first three fiscal quarters. This demand began to slow in the third quarter and continued through the fourth quarter, driven by the decline in global oil prices.  The Company’s Italian manufacturing operations, which have been adversely impacted by the softness in the European mega yacht and industrial markets, experienced a sales decrease of 7.7% compared to the prior fiscal year.  The Company’s Belgian manufacturing operation saw relatively flat sales in fiscal 2015 as improved North American demand was offset by unfavorable currency movements.  The Company’s Swiss manufacturing operation, which supplies customized propellers for the global mega yacht and patrol boat markets, experienced a 10.5% decrease in sales, primarily due to unfavorable currency movements along with the timing of shipments for the global patrol boat and Italian mega yacht markets.

Sales at our distribution segment were down 17.0%, or $20.7 million, compared to fiscal 2014.  Compared to fiscal 2014, on average, the Asian currencies weakened against the U.S. dollar.  The net translation effect of this on foreign distribution operations was to decrease revenues for the distribution segment by approximately $5.4 million versus the prior year, before eliminations.  The Company’s distribution operation in Singapore, its largest Company-owned distribution operation, experienced a 33.2% reduction in sales due to a decline in demand for various commercial applications and pressure-pumping transmissions for the Chinese oil and gas market following several years of very strong growth.  The Company’s distribution operation in the Northwest of the United States and Southwest of Canada experienced an increase in sales of 11.6% on the strength of the North American oil and gas market through the first half of the fiscal year.  The Company’s distribution operation in Australia, which provides boat accessories, propulsion and marine transmission systems for the pleasure craft market, saw an increase in sales of just over 5% from the prior fiscal year, driven by improved shipments in the Australian mega yacht market over the prior fiscal year.

Net sales for the Company’s largest product market, marine transmission and propulsion systems, were down 5.6% compared to the prior fiscal year.  This decrease reflects a decline in the Asian commercial marine market, continued weakness in the global pleasure craft market and a significant currency impact.  Sales of the Company’s boat management systems manufactured at the Company’s Italian operation and servicing the global mega yacht market were down approximately 19.3% versus the prior fiscal year as the European mega yacht market continuing to experience softness in demand, along with the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro.  In the off-highway transmission market, the year-over-year increase of just over 14% can be attributed primarily to increased shipments of the Company’s pressure pumping transmission systems and components to the North American oil and gas market.  The increase experienced in the Company’s industrial products of just over 2% was due to increased sales into the agriculture, mining and general industrial markets, primarily in the North American and Italian markets, as well as increased activity related to the North American oil field markets.

Geographically, sales to the U.S. and Canada represented 55% of consolidated sales for fiscal 2015 compared to 45% in fiscal 2014.  North American sales benefited from strong demand for oil and gas related products through the first three quarters of the fiscal year.  While China continued to be our second largest end market in fiscal 2015, representing 7.4% of consolidated sales, this is down from 12.8% in fiscal 2014, as demand for commercial marine and pressure pumping transmissions eased from fiscal 2014 levels.  Overall sales into the Asia Pacific market represented approximately 21% of sales in fiscal 2015, compared to 29% in fiscal 2014.  See Note J of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the Company’s business segments and foreign operations.

The elimination for net intra-segment and inter-segment sales decreased $10.1 million, or 11.8%, from $85.1 million in fiscal 2014 to $75.0 million in fiscal 2015.  Year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates had a net favorable impact of $3.2 million on net intra-segment and inter-segment sales.


 
Gross Profit
 

In fiscal 2015, gross profit increased $5.8 million, or 7.5%, to $83.0 million.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased 190 basis points in fiscal 2015 to 31.2%, compared to 29.3% in fiscal 2014.  The table below summarizes the gross profit trend by quarter for fiscal years 2015 and 2014:

 
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
Year
Gross Profit:
          
($ millions)
          
   2015
$22.4
$22.1
$19.0
$19.5
$83.0
   2014
$20.7
$18.6
$16.5
$21.5
$77.3
           
% of Sales:
          
   2015
34.5%
30.4%
31.2%
29.0%
31.2%
   2014
31.1%
29.3%
27.2%
29.2%
29.3%

There were a number of factors that impacted the Company’s overall gross margin rate in fiscal 2015.  Gross margin for the year was favorably impacted by higher volumes, a favorable product mix, lower U.S. pension expense and favorable manufacturing absorption, partially offset by an unfavorable exchange impact.  The Company estimates the net favorable impact of increased volumes on gross margin in fiscal 2015 was approximately $4.9 million.  The favorable shift in product mix, primarily related to the growth experienced in the Company’s oil and gas transmission business, had an estimated favorable impact of $1.7 million.  U.S. pension expense included in cost of goods sold decreased by $0.5 million in fiscal 2015.  These favorable movements were partially offset by an unfavorable exchange impact of $1.8 million.  The net remaining favorable year-over-year variance was primarily driven by favorable manufacturing absorption and product mix.
 
Marketing, Engineering and Administrative (ME&A) Expenses
 

Marketing, engineering, and administrative (ME&A) expenses of $64.3 million were down $3.1 million, or 4.7%, compared to the prior fiscal year.  As a percentage of sales, ME&A expenses decreased to 24.2% of sales versus 25.5% of sales in fiscal 2014.  The reduction in fiscal 2015 compared to the prior year was heavily impacted by currency movements ($2.4 million), along with one-time prior year items related to professional services and an adjustment to the cash surrender value of life insurance policies, reduced bad debt expense, lower pension expense and aggressive cost containment measures across the global organization.  These savings were partially offset by an increase to bonus expense in fiscal 2015 ($3.1 million).
 
Restructuring of Operations
 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $3.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, associated with a reduction in workforce at its North American operation.  This restructuring resulted in a reduction of 79 people through a combination of early retirement and reduction in force.  During fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $1.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, representing the incremental cost above the minimum legal indemnity for a targeted workforce reduction at its Belgian operation, following finalization of negotiations with the local labor unions.  The minimum legal indemnity of $0.5 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, upon announcement of the intended restructuring action.  During fiscal 2014, the Company made cash payments of $0.9 million, resulting in an accrual balance at June 30, 2014 of $0.8 million.
 
Interest Expense
 

Interest expense of $0.6 million for the fiscal 2015 was down 35% versus fiscal 2014.  Total interest on the Company’s $60 million revolving credit facility (“revolver”) decreased 46% to $0.1 million in fiscal 2015.  The


decrease can be attributed to an overall decrease in the average borrowings year-over-year.  The average borrowing on the revolver, computed monthly, decreased to $10.7 million in fiscal 2015, compared to $13.2 million in the prior fiscal year.  The interest rate on the revolver was a range of 1.16% to 1.85% in the prior fiscal year compared to a range of 1.16% to 1.20% in the current year.  The interest expense on the Company’s $25 million Senior Note decreased $0.2 million, or 36%, at a fixed rate of 6.05%, to $0.4 million, due to a lower remaining principal balance.
 
Other, Net
 
 
For the fiscal 2015 full year, Other, net increased by $0.9 million due primarily to favorable exchange movements related to the Japanese yen and Singapore dollar, along with the receipt of a life insurance benefit.
 
 
Income Taxes
 

The effective tax rate for the twelve months of fiscal 2015 was 28.4%, which is significantly lower than the prior year rate of 52.2%.  The full year effective rates are impacted by the non-deductibility of operating results in a certain foreign jurisdiction that is subject to a full valuation allowance.  Adjusting both fiscal years for the results of this jurisdiction, the fiscal 2015 full year rate would have been 30.9% compared to 32.7% for the same period in fiscal 2014.  The fiscal 2015 rate was favorably impacted by a change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, along with favorable discrete items related to foreign earnings, and the reinstatement of the research and development credit for calendar 2015.
 
The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.  Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the tax provision in the period of change.  In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset.  During fiscal 2015, the Company reported operating income in certain foreign jurisdictions where the loss carryforward period is unlimited. The Company has evaluated the likelihood of whether the net deferred tax assets related to these jurisdictions would be realized and concluded that based primarily upon the uncertainty in achieving sustained levels of improvement and uncertain exchange rates in these jurisdictions, (a) it is more likely than not that $3.6 million of deferred tax assets would not be realized; and that (b) a full valuation allowance on the balance of deferred tax assets relating to these jurisdictions continues to be necessary.  The Company recorded a net decrease in this valuation allowance of $2.0 million in fiscal 2015 due to lower cumulative operating losses in these jurisdictions.  Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize the remaining deferred tax assets.
 
 
Order Rates
 

As of June 30, 2015, the Company’s backlog of orders scheduled for shipment during the next six months (six-month backlog) was $34.4 million, or approximately 48% lower than the six-month backlog of $66.1 million as of June 30, 2014.  Along with an unfavorable exchange impact ($2.1 million), the Company’s backlog declined through the second half of fiscal 2015 as global demand for the Company’s oil and gas related products have been adversely impacted by the decline in oil prices.
 
Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013
 
 
Net Sales
 

Net sales for fiscal 2014 decreased 7.5%, or $21.4 million, to $263.9 million from $285.3 million in fiscal 2013.  Compared to fiscal 2013, on average, Asian currencies weakened against the U.S. dollar more than offsetting a strengthening euro against the U.S. dollar.  The net translation effect of this on foreign operations was to decrease revenues by approximately $2.2 million versus the prior year, before eliminations.  The decrease in sales was


primarily the result of lower demand from the Company’s customers in North America and Europe, while sales to customers in Asia Pacific continued at record levels.  Additionally, the severe winter weather throughout most of the U.S. and Canada, while difficult to quantify, impacted the performance of the supply chain causing some shipments to be delayed, and there was a general low level of order activity for both new units and spares during the cold winter months.  Coming off a record year in fiscal 2013, commercial marine transmission system shipments were down in fiscal 2014.  However, the Company continued to experience favorable demand trends from customers in Asia for both pressure pumping and commercial marine products as a result of overall economic growth in the region and market share gains.  Towards the end of the third fiscal quarter and continuing into the fourth fiscal quarter, demand for pressure pumping transmission systems began increasing in North America, and the Company is hopeful that these recent trends will continue as the excess field inventory situation continues to improve.  Sales to customers serving the global mega yacht market remained near historical lows.

Sales at our manufacturing segment were down 7.3%, or $18.0 million, versus the same period last year.  Compared to fiscal 2013, on average, the euro strengthened against the U.S. dollar.  The net translation effect of this on foreign manufacturing operations was to increase revenues for the manufacturing segment by approximately $2.7 million versus the prior year, before eliminations.  In the current fiscal year, the Company’s North American manufacturing operation, the largest, experienced a 9% decrease in sales compared to fiscal 2013.  The primary drivers for this decrease were lower sales of legacy military and airport rescue and fire fighting (“ARFF”) transmission systems, and marine and propulsion systems for the global markets, only partially offset by increased shipments of aftermarket products.  In the second half of fiscal 2014, the Company began to experience increased order and shipment activity for its transmission systems for the North American oil and gas market.  The Company’s Italian manufacturing operations, which have been adversely impacted by the softness in the European mega yacht and industrial markets, experienced a sales decrease of 1.5% compared to the prior fiscal year.  The Company’s Belgian manufacturing operation, which also continued to be adversely impacted by the softness in the global mega yacht market, experienced a brief strike at its facility in the first fiscal quarter.  This operation saw a 12% decrease in sales versus the prior fiscal year, primarily driven by the continued softness in its markets and the temporary disruption experienced as a result of the strike in the first fiscal quarter.  The Company’s Swiss manufacturing operation, which supplies customized propellers for the global mega yacht and patrol boat markets, experienced a 4% decrease in sales, primarily due to the timing of shipments for the global patrol boat and Italian mega yacht markets.

Sales at our distribution segment were down 6.9%, or $9.0 million, compared to fiscal 2013.  Compared to fiscal 2013, on average, the Asian currencies weakened against the U.S. dollar.  The net translation effect of this on foreign distribution operations was to decrease revenues for the distribution segment by approximately $5.0 million versus the prior year, before eliminations.  The Company’s distribution operation in Singapore, its largest Company-owned distribution operation, which continues to experience strong demand for marine transmission products for use in various commercial applications and pressure-pumping transmissions for the Chinese oil and gas market, experienced a less than 2% decrease in sales compared to the prior fiscal year.  This operation acts as the Company’s master distributor for Asia and continues to achieve near record results as the Company’s products gain greater acceptance in the market.  The Company’s distribution operation in the Northwest of the United States and Southwest of Canada experienced a decrease in sales of 4.5%.  In the prior fiscal year’s first nine months, this operation experienced a 46% decrease in sales versus fiscal 2012 due to weakness in the Canadian oil and gas market as rig operators continued to adjust to the North American natural gas supply overhang and lower prices.  The Canadian oil and gas market remained at depressed levels in fiscal 2014.  The Company’s distribution operation in Italy, which provides boat accessories and propulsion systems for the pleasure craft market, saw sales decrease slightly due to continued weakness in the global mega yacht market.  In fiscal 2013’s fourth quarter, the Company committed to a plan to exit the third party distribution agreement of this operation and entered negotiations to sell the inventory back to the parent supplier.  Those negotiations were completed in the third fiscal quarter of 2014.   The Company’s distribution operation in Australia, which provides boat accessories, propulsion and marine transmission systems for the pleasure craft market, saw an increase in sales of just over 12% from the prior fiscal year, driven by improved shipments in the Australian mega yacht market over the prior fiscal year.

Net sales for the Company’s largest product market, marine transmission and propulsion systems, were down 9.1% compared to the prior fiscal year.  The majority of the decrease was experienced in the first half of fiscal 2014 as the Company experienced decreased demand in the global commercial marine market, which experienced record


shipments in the prior fiscal year, and continued weakness in the global pleasure craft market.  Sales of the Company’s boat management systems manufactured at our Italian operation and servicing the global mega yacht market were up approximately 5% versus the prior fiscal year, in spite of the European mega yacht market continuing to experience softness in demand.  In the off-highway transmission market, the year-over-year decrease of just over 2% can be attributed primarily to decreased legacy military and ARFF transmissions shipments, largely offset by shipments of the Company’s pressure pumping transmission systems to the Chinese oil and gas market.  The decrease experienced in the Company’s industrial products of just over 14% was due to decreased sales into the agriculture, mining and general industrial markets, primarily in the North American and Italian markets, as well as decreased activity related to oil field markets.

Geographically, sales to the U.S. and Canada represented 45% of consolidated sales for fiscal 2014 compared to 49% in fiscal 2013.  Fiscal 2014 proved to be another milestone year for our global sales, as China continued to be our second largest end market, after the U.S, at 13% of consolidated sales in fiscal 2014, compared to 10% in fiscal 2013.  Overall sales into the Asian Pacific market represented approximately 29% of sales in fiscal 2014, compared to just under 27% in fiscal 2013.  See Note J of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the Company’s business segments and foreign operations.

The elimination for net intra-segment and inter-segment sales decreased $5.6 million, or 6.2%, from $90.7 million in fiscal 2013 to $85.1 million in fiscal 2014.  Year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates had a net favorable impact of $2.0 million on net intra-segment and inter-segment sales.
 
Gross Profit
 

In fiscal 2014, gross profit decreased $2.8 million, or 3.5%, to $77.3 million.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased 120 basis points in fiscal 2014 to 29.3%, compared to 28.1% in fiscal 2013.  The table below summarizes the gross profit trend by quarter for fiscal years 2014 and 2013:

 
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
Year
Gross Profit:
          
($ millions)
          
   2014
$20.7
$18.6
$16.5
$21.5
$77.3
   2013
$19.4
$22.3
$17.7
$20.6
$80.0
           
% of Sales:
          
   2014
31.1%
29.3%
27.2%
29.2%
29.3%
   2013
28.2%
30.8%
25.9%
27.2%
28.1%

There were a number of factors that impacted the Company’s overall gross margin rate in fiscal 2014.  Gross margin for the year was unfavorably impacted by lower volumes, which was largely offset by favorable product mix, lower U.S. pension expense, lower warranty expense and favorable manufacturing absorption.  The Company estimates the net unfavorable impact of lower volumes on gross margin in fiscal 2014 was approximately $9.3 million.  The favorable shift in product mix related to the modest growth experienced in the Company’s oil and gas transmission business had an estimated favorable impact of $0.6 million.  U.S. pension expense included in cost of goods sold decreased from $1.3 million in fiscal 2013 to $0.7 million in fiscal 2014.  In addition, warranty expense decreased by $2.7 million from $4.9 million in fiscal 2013 to $2.2 in fiscal 2014 (for additional information on the Company’s warranty expense, see Note F of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements).  The net remaining favorable year-over-year variance was primarily driven by favorable manufacturing absorption and product mix.
 
Marketing, Engineering and Administrative (ME&A) Expenses
 

Marketing, engineering, and administrative (ME&A) expenses of $67.4 million were down $0.5 million, or 0.7%, compared to the prior fiscal year.  As a percentage of sales, ME&A expenses increased to 25.5% of sales versus 23.8% of sales in fiscal 2013.  In the fiscal 2014 fourth quarter, the Company incurred expenses related to the investigation, severance costs and additional audit fees totaling $0.6 million associated with the previously


announced discovery of accounting irregularities at its Belgian operation.  The investigation was completed in the fourth fiscal quarter and did not identify any additional matters requiring adjustment to the Company’s financial statements beyond the immaterial amounts recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2014.  In addition, the Company recorded a $0.6 million net unfavorable adjustment related to the cash surrender value of various employee split-dollar life insurance policies in the fourth fiscal quarter, largely due to the rollout of a policy to the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer as a result of his retirement.  The Company also recorded a $0.3 million charge in the fiscal 2014 fourth quarter related to sales and use tax following the completion of a nexus study at its North American distribution operations.  Adjusting for these one-time items, ME&A expenses were down year-over-year due to a continued focus on controlled spending at the Company’s North American and European operations and lower stock-based compensation expense (a decrease of $1.5 million), partially offset by increased spending in the Company’s growing Asia operations and on corporate engineering and development projects.
 
Restructuring of Operations
 

During fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $1.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, representing the incremental cost above the minimum legal indemnity for a targeted workforce reduction at its Belgian operation, following finalization of negotiations with the local labor unions.  The minimum legal indemnity of $0.5 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, upon announcement of the intended restructuring action.  During fiscal 2014, the Company made cash payments of $0.9 million, resulting in an accrual balance at June 30, 2014 of $0.8 million.
 
Impairment Charge
 
 
In connection with preparing its financial statements for fiscal 2013, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, which represented the remaining intangibles and fixed assets of its Italian distribution entity for which the Company committed to a plan to exit the distribution agreement and entered negotiations to sell the inventory back to the parent supplier.  This decision triggered an impairment review of the long lived assets at this entity, resulting in the impairment charge of $1.4 million representing a complete impairment of the remaining intangibles ($1.3 million) and fixed assets ($0.1 million) for this entity.
 
 
Interest Expense
 

Interest expense of $0.9 million for the fiscal 2014 was down 35% versus fiscal 2013.  Total interest on the Company’s $40 million revolving credit facility (“revolver”) decreased 43% to $0.3 million in fiscal 2014.  The decrease can be attributed to an overall decrease in the average borrowings year-over-year.  The average borrowing on the revolver, computed monthly, decreased to $13.2 million in fiscal 2014, compared to $19.8 million in the prior fiscal year.  The interest rate on the revolver was a range of 1.70% to 1.84% in the prior fiscal year compared to a range of 1.80% to 1.85% in the current year.  The interest expense on the Company’s $25 million Senior Note decreased $0.2 million, or 26%, at a fixed rate of 6.05%, to $0.6 million, due to a lower remaining principal balance.
 
Other, Net
 
 
For the fiscal 2014 full year, Other, net declined by $0.5 million due primarily to unfavorable exchange movements related to the euro, Japanese yen and Indian rupee.
 
 
Income Taxes
 

The effective tax rate for the twelve months of fiscal 2014 was 52.2%, which is in line with the prior year rate of 54.0%.  The full year effective rates are impacted by the non-deductibility of operating losses in a certain foreign jurisdiction that is subject to a full valuation allowance.  Adjusting both fiscal years for the non-deductible losses, the fiscal 2014 full year rate would have been 32.7% compared to 38.4% for the same period in fiscal 2013.  The fiscal 2014 rate was favorably impacted by a change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, along with favorable provision to


return adjustments recorded in the fiscal 2014 third and fourth quarters.
 
The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.  Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the tax provision in the period of change.  In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset.  During fiscal 2014, the Company continued to incur operating losses in certain foreign jurisdictions where the loss carryforward period is unlimited.  The Company has evaluated the likelihood that the net deferred tax assets related to these jurisdictions will be realized and concluded that based primarily upon continuing losses in these jurisdictions and failure to achieve targeted levels of improvement, a full valuation allowance continues to be necessary.  Therefore, the Company recorded an additional valuation allowance of $1.9 million.  Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize the remaining deferred tax assets.
 
 
Order Rates
 

As of June 30, 2014, the Company’s backlog of orders scheduled for shipment during the next six months (six-month backlog) was $66.1 million, or approximately 1% lower than the six-month backlog of $66.8 million as of June 30, 2013.  In the fourth fiscal quarter, the backlog increased approximately 15% versus the end of the third fiscal quarter, as the Company continued to experience increased order activity for its pressure pumping transmission business.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
 
Fiscal Years 2015, 2014 and 2013
 

The net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2015 totaled $17.1 million, a decrease of $8.7 million, or approximately 33.7%, versus fiscal 2014.  The reduction compared to fiscal 2014 relates to an increase in accounts receivable, a reduction in accrued retirement benefits and an increase in a life insurance receivable.  These unfavorable movements were partially offset by a significant reduction in inventory.  Adjusted for an $8.1 million impact of foreign currency translation, net inventory decreased by $9.3 million compared to the prior fiscal year end. The majority of this decrease was seen at the Company’s North American operations in response to the decline in demand through the second half of the fiscal year.  Net inventory as a percentage of the six-month backlog increased from 148% as of June 30, 2014 to 232% as of June 30, 2015.  The increase in trade receivables compared to the prior year end relates to timing of shipments within the fourth quarter, along with a slight easing of payment patterns due to economic pressures in the oil and gas market.  The decrease in trade accounts payable is in line with the reduced purchase activity through the fourth quarter.

The net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2014 totaled $25.7 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or approximately 5%, versus fiscal 2013.  The increase was driven by a decrease in working capital, primarily inventories and accounts receivable, partially offset by lower net earnings.  Adjusted for the impact of foreign currency translation, net inventory decreased by $7.1 million.  From the end of the fiscal third quarter, inventory decreased $7.6 million.  The majority of the net decrease in inventory came at the Company’s North American and European manufacturing operations.  This decrease was driven by strong shipments to the Company’s global commercial marine transmission and Asian oil and gas markets.  Net inventory as a percentage of the six-month backlog decreased from 154% as of June 30, 2013 to 148% as of June 30, 2014.  The decrease in trade accounts receivable was a result of lower sales in the second half of fiscal 2014 compared to the same period in fiscal 2013, $134.3 million versus $144.2 million, respectively.  The increase in trade accounts payable was due to the timing of payments, as both inventory and volume were down in the quarter compared to the prior fiscal year.

The net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2013 totaled $24.5 million, an increase of $10.0 million, or approximately 70%, versus fiscal 2012.  The increase was driven by a decrease in working capital, primarily accounts receivable, partially offset by lower net earnings.  Adjusted for the impact of foreign currency translation,


net inventory decreased by $0.2 million.  From the end of the fiscal third quarter, inventory decreased approximately $10 million.  The majority of the net decrease in inventory came at the Company’s North American manufacturing and Asian distribution operations.  This decrease was driven by strong shipments to the Company’s global commercial marine transmission and Asian oil and gas markets.  Net inventory as a percentage of the six-month backlog increased from 105% as of June 30, 2012 to 154% as of June 30, 2013.  The decrease in trade accounts receivable was a result of lower sales in the second half of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period in fiscal 2012, $144.2 million versus $191.6 million, respectively.  The decrease in trade accounts payable was due to a reduction in purchasing activity related to a significant decrease in inventory in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 ($10.2 million).

The net cash used for investing activities in fiscal 2015 of $6.8 million consisted primarily of capital expenditures for machinery and equipment and facility upgrades at our U.S., Belgian and Singapore facilities.  In fiscal 2015, the Company spent $9.0 million for capital expenditures, up from $7.2 million in fiscal 2014.  The Company also received a net reimbursement of premiums paid on executive split dollar life insurance policies during the year ($1.9 million) due to resignations and retirements.

The net cash used for investing activities in fiscal 2014 of $7.1 million consisted primarily of capital expenditures for machinery and equipment at our U.S. and Belgian manufacturing operations.  In fiscal 2014, the Company spent $7.2 million for capital expenditures, up from $6.6 million in fiscal 2013 and down from $13.7 million in fiscal 2012.

The net cash used for investing activities in fiscal 2013 of $6.5 million consisted primarily of capital expenditures for machinery and equipment at our U.S., Indian and Belgian manufacturing operations.  In fiscal 2013, the Company spent $6.6 million for capital expenditures, down from $13.7 million and $12.0 million in fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively.

In fiscal 2015, the net cash used by financing activities of $9.2 million consisted primarily of dividends paid to shareholders of the Company of $4.1 million and net payments of debt of $4.6 million.  During fiscal 2015, the Company did not purchase any shares as part of its Board-authorized stock repurchase program.  The Company has 315,000 shares remaining under its authorized stock repurchase plan.

In fiscal 2014, the net cash used by financing activities of $14.9 million consisted primarily of dividends paid to shareholders of the Company of $4.1 million and net payments of debt of $8.8 million.  During fiscal 2014, the Company did not purchase any shares as part of its Board-authorized stock repurchase program.  The Company has 315,000 shares remaining under its authorized stock repurchase plan.

In fiscal 2013, the net cash used by financing activities of $12.4 million consisted primarily of the acquisition of treasury stock of $3.1 million, under a Board-authorized stock repurchase program, dividends paid to shareholders of the Company of $4.1 million and payments of long-term debt of $4.9 million.  During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company purchased 185,000 shares under this authorization, at an average price of $16.59 per share for a total cost of $3.1 million.  The Company had 315,000 shares remaining under its authorized stock repurchase plan as of June 30, 2013.
 
Future Liquidity and Capital Resources
 

On June 30, 2014, the Company entered into a revolving loan agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.  Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company may, from time to time, enter into revolving credit loans in amounts not to exceed, in the aggregate, Wells Fargo’s revolving credit commitment of $60,000,000.  The revolving credit commitment may be increased under the agreement by an additional $10,000,000 in the event that the conditions for “Incremental Loans” (as defined in the agreement) are satisfied.  In general, outstanding revolving credit loans will bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.00%.  The rate was 1.20% at June 30, 2015.  In addition to principal and interest payments, the Borrowers will be responsible for paying monthly commitment fees equal to 0.15% of the unused revolving credit commitment.  The Company has the option of making additional prepayments subject to certain limitations.  The Credit Agreement is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2018.  The outstanding balance of $10,208,000 at June 30, 2015 is classified as long-term debt.  This agreement contains certain covenants, including restrictions on investments, acquisitions and indebtedness.  Financial covenants include a minimum consolidated adjusted


net worth, a minimum EBITDA for the most recent four fiscal quarters of $11,000,000 at June 30, 2015, and a maximum total funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.0 at June 30, 2015.  On August 3, 2015, the Credit Agreement was amended to revise the definition of EBITDA for the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on and including June 30, 2015 to and including March 25, 2016 to add $3,300,000, reflective of the restructuring charge taken by the Company in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.  As of June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants with a four quarter EBITDA total of $29,755,000 and a funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.46.  The minimum adjusted net worth covenant fluctuates based upon actual earnings and the Company’s compliance with that covenant is based on the Company’s shareholders’ equity as adjusted by certain pension accounting items.  As of June 30, 2015, the minimum adjusted equity requirement was $124,741,000 compared to an actual of $173,528,000 after all required adjustments.

On June 30, 2014, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement (the “Prudential Agreement”).  Among other things, the Prudential Agreement: (a) amends and restates the “Note Agreement” between the Company and Purchasers dated as of April 10, 2006, as it has been amended from time to time (the “2006 Note Agreement”); and (b) sets forth the terms of the potential sale and purchase of up to $50,000,000 in “Shelf Notes” as defined in the Prudential Agreement (the “Shelf Notes”) by the Company to Prudential.  The notes sold by the Company to the Existing Holders under the 2006 Agreement (the “2006 Notes”) are deemed outstanding under, and are governed by, the terms of the Prudential Agreement.  The 2006 Notes bear interest on the outstanding principal balance at a fixed rate of 6.05% per annum and mature on April 10, 2016.  The 2006 Notes mature and become due and payable in full on April 10, 2016 (the “Payment Date”). Prior to the Payment Date, the Company is obligated to make quarterly payments of interest during the term of the 2006 Notes, plus prepayments of principal of $3,571,429 on April 10 of each year from 2010 to 2015, inclusive.  The outstanding balance was $3,571,429 and $7,142,857 at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.  Of the outstanding balance, $3,571,429 was classified as a current maturity of long-term debt at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.  The remaining $3,571,429 was classified as long-term debt in fiscal 2014.  In addition to the interest payments and any mandatory principal payments required under the terms of the Shelf Note, the Company will pay an issuance fee of 0.10% of the aggregate principal balance of each of the Shelf Notes sold to, and purchased by, Prudential.  The Company may prepay the Shelf Notes or the 2006 Notes, subject to certain limitations.  At no time during the term of the Prudential Agreement may the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 2006 Notes and the Shelf Notes exceed $35,000,000.  The Prudential Agreement includes financial covenants regarding minimum net worth, minimum EBITDA for the most recent four (4) fiscal quarters of $11,000,000 and a maximum total funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.0.  On August 3, 2015, the Prudential Agreement was amended to revise the definition of EBITDA for the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on and including June 30, 2015 to and including March 25, 2016 to add $3,300,000, reflective of the restructuring charge taken by the Company in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.  As of June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.  In addition, the Company will be required to make an offer to purchase the 2006 Notes and Shelf Notes upon a Change of Control, and any such offer must include the payment of a Yield-Maintenance Amount.  The Prudential Agreement also includes certain covenants that limit, among other things, certain indebtedness, acquisitions and investments.  The Prudential Agreement also has a most favored lender provision whereby the Prudential Agreement shall be automatically modified to include any additional covenant or event of default that is included in any agreement evidencing, securing, guarantying or otherwise related to other indebtedness in excess of $1,000,000.

Four quarter EBITDA, total funded debt, and adjusted net worth are non-GAAP measures, and are included herein for the purpose of disclosing the status of the Company’s compliance with the four quarter EBITDA,  total funded debt to four quarter EBITDA ratio, and adjusted net worth covenants described above.  In accordance with the Company’s revolving loan agreements and the Prudential Agreement:

·  
“Four quarter EBITDA” is defined as “the sum of (i) Net Income plus, to the extent deducted in the calculation of Net Income, (ii) interest expense, (iii) depreciation and amortization expense, (iv) income tax expense, and (v) $3,300,000 adjustment;” and

·  
“Total funded debt” is defined as “(i) all Indebtedness for borrowed money (including without limitation, Indebtedness evidenced by promissory notes, bonds, debentures and similar interest-bearing instruments), plus (ii) all purchase money Indebtedness, plus (iii) the principal portion of capital lease obligations, plus (iv) the maximum amount which is available to be drawn under letters of credit then outstanding, all as


·  
determined for the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as of the date of determination, without duplication, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis.”
·  
“Total funded debt to four quarter EBITDA” is defined as the ratio of total funded debt to four quarter EBITDA calculated in accordance with the above definitions.

·  
“Adjusted net worth” means the Company’s reported shareholder equity, excluding adjustments that result from (i) changes to the assumptions used by the Company in determining its pension liabilities or (ii) changes in the market value of plan assets up to an aggregate amount of adjustments equal to $34,000,000 (“Permitted Benefit Plan Adjustments”) for purposes of computing net worth at any time.

The Company’s total funded debt as of June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 was equal to the total debt reported on the Company’s June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014 Consolidated Balance Sheet, and therefore no reconciliation is included herein.  The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported Net Earnings to the calculation of four quarter EBITDA for the four quarters ended June 30, 2015:

Four Quarter EBITDA Reconciliation
  
Net Earnings Attributable to Twin Disc
$  11,173,000
Depreciation & Amortization
    10,161,000
Restructuring adjustment
      3,300,000
Interest Expense
         606,000
Income Taxes
      4,515,000
Four Quarter EBITDA
$  29,755,000
   
Total Funded Debt to Four Quarter EBITDA
  
Total Funded Debt
$  13,802,000
Divided by: Four Quarter EBITDA
    29,755,000
  Total Funded Debt to Four Quarter EBITDA
               0.46

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported shareholders’ equity to the calculation of adjusted net worth for the quarter ended June 30, 2015:
 
Total Twin Disc Shareholders’ Equity
$139,528,000
Permitted Benefit Plan Adjustments
    34,000,000
Adjusted Net Worth
$173,528,000

As of June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants described above.  As of June 30, 2015, the Company’s backlog of orders scheduled for shipment during the next six months (six-month backlog) was $34.4 million, or approximately 48% lower than the six-month backlog of $66.1 million as of June 30, 2014.  The recent decrease in order backlog has been driven primarily by the slowdown in the global oil and gas market.  The Company does not expect to violate any of its financial covenants in fiscal 2016.  Based on its annual financial plan, the Company believes it is well positioned to generate sufficient EBITDA levels throughout fiscal 2016 in order to maintain compliance with the above covenants.  However, as with all forward-looking information, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve the planned results in future periods due to the uncertainties in certain of its markets.  Please see the factors discussed under Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Form 10-K for further discussion of this topic.

The Company’s balance sheet remains very strong, there are no off-balance-sheet arrangements other than the operating leases listed below, and we continue to have sufficient liquidity for near-term needs.  The Company had $49.8 million of available borrowings on our $60 million revolving loan agreement as of June 30, 2015.  The Company expects to continue to generate enough cash from operations to meet our operating and investing needs.  As of June 30, 2015, the Company also had cash of $22.9 million, primarily at its overseas operations.  These funds, with some restrictions and tax implications, are available for repatriation as deemed necessary by the Company.  In fiscal 2016, the Company expects to contribute $2.2 million to its defined benefit pension plans, the minimum contributions required.  However, if the Company elects to make voluntary contributions in fiscal 2016, it intends to


do so using cash from operations and, if necessary, from available borrowings under existing credit facilities.

Net working capital decreased $10.3 million, or approximately 8%, in fiscal 2015, and the current ratio decreased from 3.2 at June 30, 2014 to 3.0 at June 30, 2015.  The decrease in net working capital was primarily driven by a decrease in inventories in fiscal 2015, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable and a decrease in accounts payable.  The decrease in accounts payable is a function of reduced purchasing activity driven by reduced demand, while the increase to accounts receivable was the result of timing of shipments and a slowdown in payment patterns from certain customers impacted by delays in oil and gas related projects.

The Company expects capital expenditures to be approximately $11 million in fiscal 2016.  These anticipated expenditures reflect the Company’s plans to continue investing in modern equipment and facilities, its global sourcing program and new products as well as expanding capacity at facilities around the world.

Management believes that available cash, the credit facility, cash generated from future operations, existing lines of credit and potential access to debt markets will be adequate to fund the Company’s capital requirements for the foreseeable future.
 
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
 

The Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements, other than operating leases, as of June 30, 2015 and 2014.

The Company has obligations under non-cancelable operating lease contracts and loan and senior note agreements for certain future payments.  A summary of those commitments follows (in thousands):

 
 
Contractual Obligations
 
 
Total
 
Less than 1
Year
 
1-3
Years
 
3-5
Years
 
After 5
Years
 
Revolving loan borrowing
 
$10,208
 
$         -
 
$10,208
 
$         -
 
$         -
 
Long-term debt, including current maturities
 
$  3,594
 
$  3,571
 
$        -
 
$        -
 
$      23
 
Operating leases
 
$  8,082
 
$  2,955
 
$  4,478
 
$     638
 
$      11

The table above does not include accrued interest of approximately $104,000 related to the revolving loan borrowing.  The table above also does not include tax liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits totaling $810,000, excluding related interest and penalties, as the timing of their resolution cannot be estimated.  See Note N of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for disclosures surrounding uncertain income tax positions.

The Company maintains defined benefit pension plans for some of its operations in the United States and Europe.  The Company has established the Pension Committee of the Board of Directors to oversee the operations and administration of the defined benefit plans.  The Company estimates that fiscal 2016 contributions to all defined benefit plans will total $2,240,000.
 
Other Matters
 

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of this Annual Report requires management’s judgment to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.



The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note A to the consolidated financial statements.  Not all of these significant accounting policies require management to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments or estimates.  However, the policies management considers most critical to understanding and evaluating our reported financial results are the following:
 
Accounts Receivable
 

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjusts credit limits based on payment history and the customer’s credit-worthiness as determined by review of current credit information.  We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer-collection issues.  In addition, senior management reviews the accounts receivable aging on a monthly basis to determine if any receivable balances may be uncollectible.  Although our accounts receivable are dispersed among a large customer base, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of our largest customers could have a material adverse impact on the collectibility of our accounts receivable and future operating results.
 
Inventory
 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.  Cost has been determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for the majority of the inventories located in the United States, and by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for all other inventories.  Management specifically identifies obsolete products and analyzes historical usage, forecasted production based on future orders, demand forecasts, and economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory.  The adjustments to the reserve are estimates that could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from the actual requirements if future economic conditions, customer demand or competitive conditions differ from expectations.

Goodwill

In conformity with U.S. GAAP, goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment might exist.  The Company performs impairment reviews for its four reporting units using a fair-value method based on management’s judgments and assumptions or third party valuations.  The Company is subject to financial statement risk to the extent the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value.  Based upon the goodwill impairment review completed at the end of fiscal 2015, it was determined that the fair value for each of the reporting units exceeded the carrying value and therefore goodwill was not impaired.

In determining the fair value of our reporting units, management is required to make estimates of future operating results, including growth rates, and a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions, among others.  Our development of future operating results incorporates management's best estimates of current and future economic and market conditions which are derived from a review of past results, current results and approved business plans.  Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside the control of management, and these assumptions and estimates can change in future periods.  While the Company believes its judgments and assumptions were reasonable, different assumptions, economic factors and/or market indicators could materially change the estimated fair values of the Company’s reporting units and, therefore, impairment charges could be required in the future.

The following are key assumptions to our discounted cash flow model:

Business Projections – We make assumptions about the level of sales for each fiscal year including expected growth, if any.  This assumption drives our planning for volumes, mix, and pricing.  We also make assumptions about our cost levels (e.g., capacity utilization, cost performance, etc.).  These assumptions are key inputs for developing our cash flow projections.  These projections are derived using our internal business plans that are reviewed annually


during the annual budget process.

Discount Rates – When measuring a possible impairment, future cash flows are discounted at a rate that is consistent with a weighted average cost of capital for a potential market participant.  The weighted average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return required by equity and debt holders of a business enterprise.  There are a number of assumptions that management makes when calculating the appropriate discount rate, including the targeted leverage ratio.
 
Long Lived Assets
 

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable.  For property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets, excluding indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company performs undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists.  If an impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value.  Fair value is primarily determined using discounted cash flow analyses; however, other methods may be used to substantiate the discounted cash flow analyses, including third party valuations when necessary.
 
Warranty
 

The Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its suppliers.  However, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, the extent of the market affected by the failure and the expense involved in satisfactorily addressing the situation.  The warranty reserve is established based on our best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date.  When evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for warranty costs, management takes into consideration the term of the warranty coverage, historical claim rates and costs of repair, knowledge of the type and volume of new products and economic trends.  While we believe the warranty reserve is adequate and that the judgment applied is appropriate, such amounts estimated to be due and payable in the future could differ materially from what actually transpires.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

The Company provides a wide range of benefits to employees and retired employees, including pensions and postretirement health care coverage.  Plan assets and obligations are recorded annually based on the Company’s measurement date utilizing various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, retirement and mortality tables, and health care cost trend rates as of that date.  The approach used to determine the annual assumptions are as follows:

·  
Discount Rate – based on the Towers Watson BOND:Link model at June 30, 2015 as applied to the expected payouts from the pension plans.  This yield curve is made up of Corporate Bonds rated AA or better.
·  
Expected Return on Plan Assets – based on the expected long-term average rate of return on assets in the pension funds, which is reflective of the current and projected asset mix of the funds and considers historical returns earned on the funds.
·  
Compensation Increase – reflect the long-term actual experience, the near-term outlook and assumed inflation.
·  
Retirement and Mortality Rates – based upon the IRS Generational Mortality Table for Annuitants and Non-Annuitants for fiscal 2013, 2014 and 2015.
·  
Health Care Cost Trend Rates – developed based upon historical cost data, near-term outlook and an assessment of likely long-term trends.

Measurements of net periodic benefit cost are based on the assumptions used for the previous year-end measurements of assets and obligations.  The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions when appropriate.  As required by U.S. GAAP, the effects of the modifications are recorded currently or amortized over future periods.  Based on information provided by its


independent actuaries and other relevant sources, the Company believes that the assumptions used are reasonable; however, changes in these assumptions could impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
Income Taxes
 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.  In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset.  During fiscal 2015, the Company reported operating income in certain foreign jurisdictions where the loss carryforward period is unlimited. The Company has evaluated the likelihood of whether the net deferred tax assets related to these jurisdictions would be realized and concluded that based primarily upon the uncertainty to achieve levels of sustained improvement and uncertain exchange rates in these jurisdictions, (a) it is more likely than not that $3.6 million of deferred tax assets would not be realized; and that (b) a full valuation allowance on the balance of deferred tax assets relating to these jurisdictions continues to be necessary.  The Company recorded a net decrease in this valuation allowance of $2.0 million in fiscal 2015 due to lower cumulative operating losses in these jurisdictions.  Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize the remaining deferred tax assets.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance intended to amend current presentation guidance by requiring that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts.  The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 (the Company’s fiscal 2017).  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016 (the Company’s fiscal 2017), and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial disclosures.

In June 2014, the FASB issued stock compensation guidance requiring that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition.  The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 (the Company’s fiscal 2017).  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance on revenue from contracts with customers.  This revenue recognition guidance supersedes existing U.S. GAAP guidance, including most industry-specific guidance.  The core principle is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The guidance identifies steps to apply in achieving this principle.  This updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017 (the Company’s fiscal 2019).  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.


In April 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance on the reporting for discontinued operations.  Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations.  The new guidance also requires expanded financial disclosures about discontinued operations.  The amendments in this updated guidance are effective for the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2016.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance stating that, except in certain defined circumstances, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward.  This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2013 (the Company’s fiscal 2015).  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the parent company’s accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity.  This guidance clarifies the circumstances under which the related cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income.  This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2013 (the Company’s fiscal 2015).  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Item 7(a).  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

The Company is exposed to market risks from changes in interest rates, commodities and foreign currency exchange rates.  To reduce such risks, the Company selectively uses financial instruments and other proactive management techniques.  All hedging transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to clearly defined policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.  Discussion of the Company’s accounting policies and further disclosure relating to financial instruments is included in Note A to the consolidated financial statements.

Interest rate risk - The Company’s earnings exposure related to adverse movements of interest rates is primarily derived from outstanding floating rate debt instruments that are indexed to the LIBOR interest rate.  The Company currently has a $60 million revolving loan agreement, which is due to expire on May 31, 2018.   In accordance with the loan agreement as amended, the Company borrows at LIBOR plus an additional “Add-On” of 1.0%.  Due to the relative stability of interest rates, the Company did not utilize any financial instruments at June 30, 2015 to manage interest rate risk exposure.  A 10 percent increase or decrease in the applicable interest rate would result in a change in pretax interest expense of approximately $12,000.

Commodity price risk - The Company is exposed to fluctuation in market prices for such commodities as steel and aluminum.  The Company does not utilize commodity price hedges to manage commodity price risk exposure.  Direct material cost as a percent of total cost of goods sold was 53.8% for fiscal 2015.

Currency risk - The Company has exposure to foreign currency exchange fluctuations.  Approximately 22 percent of the Company’s revenues in the year ended June 30, 2015 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.  Of that total, approximately 61 percent was denominated in euros with the balance comprised of Japanese yen, Indian rupee, Swiss franc and the Australian and Singapore dollars.  The Company does not hedge the translation exposure represented by the net assets of its foreign subsidiaries.  Foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of shareholders’ equity.  Forward foreign exchange contracts are used to hedge the currency fluctuations on significant transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

Derivative financial instruments - The Company has written policies and procedures that place all financial instruments under the direction of the Company corporate treasury department and restrict derivative transactions to those intended for hedging purposes.  The use of financial instruments for trading purposes is prohibited.  The Company uses financial instruments to manage the market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates.


Periodically, the Company enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the earnings and cash flow impact of non-functional currency denominated receivables and payables.  These contracts are highly effective in hedging the cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates.  Gains and losses resulting from these contracts offset the foreign exchange gains or losses on the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged.  The maturities of the forward exchange contracts generally coincide with the settlement dates of the related transactions.  Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in Other Income (Expense), net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income as the changes in the fair value of the contracts are recognized and generally offset the gains and losses on the hedged items in the same period.  The primary currency to which the Company was exposed in fiscal 2015 and 2014 was the euro.  At June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no outstanding forward exchange contracts.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

See Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule.

Sales and Earnings by Quarter - Unaudited (in thousands, except per share amounts)

2015
1st Qtr.
2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Year
           
Net sales
$64,824
$72,691
$60,941
$67,334
$265,790
Gross profit
  22,389
  22,103
  19,006
  19,534
    83,032
Net earnings attributable
          
  to Twin Disc
    4,043
    3,747
    2,946
      437
    11,173
Basic earnings per share
          
  attributable to Twin Disc
          
  common shareholders
      0.36
      0.33
      0.26
      0.04
       0.99
Diluted earnings per share
          
  attributable to Twin Disc
          
  common shareholders
      0.36
      0.33
      0.26
      0.04
       0.99
Dividends per share
      0.09
      0.09
      0.09
      0.09
       0.36
           
2014
1st Qtr.
2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
4th Qtr.
Year
           
Net sales
$66,426
$63,212
$60,705
$73,566
$263,909
Gross profit
  20,667
  18,544
  16,528
  21,515
    77,254
Net earnings (loss) attributable
          
  to Twin Disc
    1,277
       518
    (475)
    2,324
     3,644
Basic earnings (loss) per share
          
  attributable to Twin Disc
          
  common shareholders
      0.11
      0.05
    (0.04)
      0.20
       0.32
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
          
  attributable to Twin Disc
          
  common shareholders
      0.11
      0.05
    (0.04)
      0.20
       0.32
Dividends per share
      0.09
      0.09
      0.09
      0.09
       0.36

Item 9.  Change in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.


Item 9(a).  Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report and under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed 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.  The 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 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 financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures included in such controls may deteriorate.

The Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework (2013 edition) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  Based upon such evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2015.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2015, as stated in their report which appears herein.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, there have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9(b).  Other Information
Not applicable.
 
PART III

Item 10.  Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

For information with respect to the executive officers of the Registrant, see "Executive Officers of the Registrant" at the end of Part I of this report.

For information with respect to the Directors of the Registrant, see "Election of Directors" in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

For information with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, see "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

For information with respect to the Company’s Code of Ethics, see "Guidelines for Business Conduct and Ethics” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.  The Company’s Code of Ethics, entitled, “Guidelines for Business Conduct and Ethics,” is included on the Company’s website, www.twindisc.com.  If the Company makes any substantive amendment to the Code of Ethics, or grants a waiver from a provision of the Code of Ethics for its Chief Executive Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer or Controller (or any person performing similar functions), it intends to disclose the nature of such amendment on its website within four business days of the amendment or waiver in lieu of filing a Form 8-K with the SEC.

For information with respect to procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors, see “Director Committee Functions: Nominating and Governance Committee” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.  There were no changes to these procedures since the Company’s last disclosure relating to these procedures.

For information with respect to the Audit Committee Financial Expert, see “Director Committee Functions: Audit Committee” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

For information with respect to the Audit Committee Disclosure, see “Director Committee Functions: Audit Committee” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

For information with respect to the Audit Committee Membership, see “Director Committee Functions: Committee Membership” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation

The information set forth under the captions "Executive Compensation," "Director Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” and “Compensation and Executive Development Committee Report,” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 23, 2015, is incorporated into this report by reference.  Discussion in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Compensation and Executive Development Committee Report” is incorporated by reference but shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” as part of this report.

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is set forth in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 23, 2015 under the captions "Principal Shareholders” and “Directors and Executive Officers" and incorporated into this report by reference.

For information regarding securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans of the Company, see “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 23, 2015, which incorporated into this report by reference.



There are no arrangements known to the Registrant, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Registrant.

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, Director Independence

For information with respect to transactions with related persons and policies for the review, approval or ratification of such transactions, see “Corporate Governance – Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

For information with respect to director independence, see “Corporate Governance – Board Independence” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The Company incorporates by reference the information contained in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 23, 2015 under the heading “Fees to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)(1) Consolidated Financial Statements

See “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule”, the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and the Consolidated Financial Statements, all of which are incorporated by reference.

(a)(2) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule

See “Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule”, and the Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule, all of which are incorporated by reference.

(a)(3) Exhibits.  See Exhibit Index included as the last page of this form, which is incorporated by reference.



INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Page
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
33
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and 2014
34
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the years
  
ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013
35
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013
36
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013
37
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
38-55
   
   
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
  
   
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
56


Schedules, other than those listed, are omitted for the reason that they are inapplicable, are not required, or the information required is shown in the financial statements or the related notes.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Twin Disc, Incorporated:

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Twin Disc, Incorporated and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2015 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements.  Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  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 Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9(a).  Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated 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 audits 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 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 (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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 (iii) 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 its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
September 14, 2015



TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2015 and 2014
(In thousands, except share amounts)

   
2015
    
2014
  
             
ASSETS
            
Current assets:
            
  Cash
   $ 22,936     $ 24,757  
  Trade accounts receivable, net
     43,883       40,219  
  Inventories
     80,241       97,579  
  Deferred income taxes
     4,863       4,779  
  Other
     17,907       12,763  
                 
Total current assets
     169,830       180,097  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
     56,427       60,267  
Goodwill, net
     12,789       13,463  
Deferred income taxes
     4,878       2,556  
Intangible assets, net
     2,186       2,797  
Other assets
     3,752       7,805  
                 
    $ 249,862     $ 266,985  
                 
LIABILITIES and EQUITY
                
Current liabilities:
                
  Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
   $ 3,571     $ 3,604  
  Accounts payable
     20,729       22,111  
  Accrued liabilities
     32,754       31,265  
                 
Total current liabilities
     57,054       56,980  
                 
Long-term debt
     10,231       14,800  
Accrued retirement benefits
     38,362       37,006  
Deferred income taxes
     1,093       1,778  
Other long-term liabilities
     2,955       4,110  
                 
      109,695       114,674  
Twin Disc shareholders' equity:
                
  Preferred shares authorized:  200,000;
                
    issued: none; no par value
     -       -  
  Common shares authorized: 30,000,000;
                
    issued: 13,099,468; no par value
     12,259       11,973  
  Retained earnings
     190,807       183,695  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
     (35,481 )     (15,943 )
                 
      167,585       179,725  
  Less treasury stock, at cost (1,832,121 and 1,837,595 shares, respectively)
     28,057       28,141  
                 
  Total Twin Disc shareholders' equity
     139,528       151,584  
                 
  Noncontrolling interest
     639       727  
                 
  Total equity
     140,167       152,311  
                 
    $ 249,862     $ 266,985  
The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.





TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands, except per share data)

   
2015
    
2014
    
2013
  
Net sales
   $ 265,790     $ 263,909     $ 285,282  
Cost of goods sold
     182,758       186,655       205,257  
                         
Gross profit
     83,032       77,254       80,025  
                         
Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses
     64,264       67,406       67,899  
Restructuring of operations
     3,282       961       708  
Impairment charge
      -        -        1,405  
                         
Earnings from operations
     15,486       8,887       10,013  
                         
Other income (expense):
                        
  Interest income
     124       121       102  
  Interest expense
     (606 )     (936 )     (1,435 )
  Other, net
      896        24        557  
      414       (791 )     (776 )
                         
Earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
     15,900       8,096       9,237  
                         
Income taxes
      4,515        4,226        4,986  
                         
Net earnings
     11,385       3,870       4,251  
                         
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
      (212 )      (226 )      (369 )
                         
Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc
   $ 11,173     $ 3,644     $ 3,882  
                         
Earnings per share data:
                        
  Basic earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders
   $ 0.99     $ 0.32     $ 0.34  
  Diluted earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders
     0.99       0.32       0.34  
                         
Weighted average shares outstanding data:
                        
  Basic shares outstanding
     11,273       11,258       11,304  
  Dilutive stock awards
     4       6       73  
                         
Diluted shares outstanding
     11,277       11,264       11,377  
                         
Comprehensive (loss) income:
                        
  Net earnings
   $ 11,385     $ 3,870     $ 4,251  
  Foreign currency translation adjustment
     (14,119 )     3,760       447  
  Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes of $(2,974),
                        
     $3,806 and $4,163, respectively
     (5,499 )     6,126       8,322  
  Comprehensive (loss) income
     (8,233 )     13,756       13,020  
  Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
     (132 )     (156 )     (240 )
                         
  Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Twin Disc
   $ (8,365 )   $ 13,600     $ 12,780  



The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.



TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands)
   
2015
    
2014
    
2013
  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                  
  Net earnings
   $ 11,385     $ 3,870     $ 4,251  
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net
                        
          cash provided by operating activities:
                        
     Depreciation and amortization
     10,161       10,657       10,838  
     Loss on sale of plant assets
     215       26       287  
     Impairment charge
     -       -       1,405  
     Stock compensation expense
     696       1,184       2,681  
     Restructuring of operations
     3,282       961       708  
     Provision for deferred income taxes
     (442 )     634       687  
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                        
     Trade accounts receivable
     (7,248 )     7,076       17,636  
     Inventories
     8,860       6,972       176  
     Other assets
     (4,090 )     2,198       (3,136 )
     Accounts payable
     914       1,364       (2,457 )
     Accrued liabilities
     380       (8,531 )     (4,969 )
     Accrued/prepaid retirement benefits
     (7,053 )     (662 )     (3,631 )
                         
Net cash provided by operating activities
     17,060       25,749       24,476  
                         
Cash flows from investing activities:
                        
  Proceeds from sale of plant assets
     279       103       315  
  Capital expenditures
     (9,049 )     (7,245 )     (6,582 )
  Other, net
     1,934       34       (231 )
                         
Net cash used by investing activities
     (6,836 )     (7,108 )     (6,498 )
                         
Cash flows from financing activities:
                        
  Proceeds from senior notes
     -       -       32  
  Payments of senior notes
     (3,600 )     (3,651 )     (96 )
  Borrowings under revolving loan agreement
     83,681       70,443       83,450  
  Repayments under revolving loan agreement
     (84,674 )     (75,544 )     (88,382 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options
     15       -       189  
  Acquisition of treasury stock
     -       -       (3,069 )
  Dividends paid to shareholders
     (4,061 )     (4,059 )     (4,078 )
  Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest
     (220 )     (487 )     (204 )
  Excess tax benefits from stock compensation
     (26 )     524       1,451  
  Payments of withholding taxes on stock compensation
      (313 )      (2,169 )      (1,700 )
                         
Net cash used by financing activities
     (9,198 )     (14,943 )     (12,407 )
                         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
     (2,847 )     335       (548 )
                         
Net change in cash
     (1,821 )     4,033       5,023  
                         
Cash:
                        
  Beginning of year
     24,757       20,724       15,701  
                         
  End of year
   $ 22,936     $ 24,757     $ 20,724  
                         
Supplemental cash flow information:
                        
  Cash paid during the year for:
                        
     Interest
   $ 569     $ 989     $ 1,536  
     Income taxes
     5,061       3,691       2,545  

The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.





TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands)



   
Twin Disc, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
              
               
Accumulated
                    
               
Other
          
Non-
        
   
Common
    
Retained
    
Comprehensive
    
Treasury
    
Controlling
    
Total
  
   
Stock
    
Earnings
    
Income (Loss)
    
Stock
    
Interest
    
Equity
  
Balance at June 30, 2012
   $ 12,759     $ 184,306     $ (34,797 )   $ (26,781 )   $ 1,022     $ 136,509  
Net earnings
             3,882                       369       4,251  
Translation adjustments
                     576               (129 )     447  
Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax
                     8,322                       8,322  
Cash dividends
             (4,078 )                     (204 )     (4,282 )
Compensation expense and windfall
                                                
    tax benefits
     2,894                                       2,894  
Shares (acquired) issued, net
     (2,470 )                     (2,109 )             (4,579 )
Balance at June 30, 2013
     13,183       184,110       (25,899 )     (28,890 )     1,058       143,562  
                                                 
Net earnings
             3,644                       226       3,870  
Translation adjustments
                     3,830               (70 )     3,760  
Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax
                     6,126                       6,126  
Cash dividends
             (4,059 )                     (487 )     (4,546 )
Compensation expense and windfall
                                                
    tax benefits
     1,708                                       1,708  
Shares (acquired) issued, net
     (2,918 )                     749               (2,169 )
Balance at June 30, 2014
     11,973       183,695       (15,943 )     (28,141 )     727       152,311  
                                                 
Net earnings
             11,173                       212       11,385  
Translation adjustments
                     (14,039 )             (80 )     (14,119 )
Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax
                     (5,499 )                     (5,499 )
Cash dividends
             (4,061 )                     (220 )     (4,281 )
Compensation expense and windfall
                                                
    tax benefits
     668                                       668  
Shares (acquired) issued, net
     (382 )                     84               (298 )
Balance at June 30, 2015
   $ 12,259     $ 190,807     $ (35,481 )   $ (28,057 )   $ 639     $ 140,167  










The notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.



TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


A.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of these financial statements:

Consolidation Principles--The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Twin Disc, Incorporated and its wholly and partially owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries.  Certain foreign subsidiaries are included based on fiscal years ending May 31, to facilitate prompt reporting of consolidated accounts.  The Company also has a controlling interest in a Japanese joint venture, which is consolidated based upon a fiscal year ending March 31.  All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

Translation of Foreign Currencies--The financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated using the current exchange rate for assets and liabilities and the weighted-average exchange rate for the year for revenues and expenses.  The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is included in equity.  Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in earnings.  Included in other income (expense) are foreign currency transaction gains of $491,000, $293,000 and $642,000 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Cash--The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalent.  Under the Company’s cash management system, cash balances at certain banks are funded when checks are presented for payment.  To the extent that checks issued, but not yet presented for payment, exceed the balance on hand at the specific bank against which they were written, the amount of those un-presented checks is included in accounts payable.

Receivables--Trade accounts receivable are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,183,000 and $3,637,000 at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts provision for certain customers where a risk of default has been specifically identified as well as provisions determined on a general basis when it is believed that some default is probable and estimable.  The assessment of likelihood of customer default is based on a variety of factors, including the length of time the receivables are past due, the historical collection experience and existing economic conditions.  Various factors may adversely impact our customer’s ability to access sufficient liquidity and capital to fund their operations and render the Company’s estimation of customer defaults inherently uncertain.  While the Company believes current allowances for doubtful accounts are adequate, it is possible that these factors may cause higher levels of customer defaults and bad debt expense in future periods.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments--The carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable and short term borrowings approximate fair value because of the immediate short-term maturity of these financial instruments.  If measured at fair value, cash would be classified as Level 1 and all other items listed above would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as described in Note M.  The fair value of the Company’s 6.05% Senior Notes due April 10, 2016 was approximately $3,726,000 and $7,605,000 at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The fair value of the Senior Notes is estimated by discounting the future cash flows at rates offered to the Company for similar debt instruments of comparable maturities.  This rate was represented by the U.S.Treasury Three-Year Yield Curve Rate (1.01% and 0.88% for fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively), plus the current add-on related to the Company’s revolving loan agreement (1.00% for both fiscal 2015 and 2014) resulting in a total rate of 2.01% and 1.88% for fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.  See Note G, “Debt” for the related book value of this debt instrument.  The Company’s revolving loan agreement approximates fair value at June 30, 2015.  If measured at fair value in the financial statements, long-term debt (including the current portion) would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as described in Note M.

Derivative Financial Instruments--The Company has written policies and procedures that place all financial instruments under the direction of the Company’s corporate treasury and restricts all derivative transactions to those intended for hedging purposes.  The use of financial instruments for trading purposes is prohibited.  The Company uses financial instruments to manage the market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates.


Periodically, the Company enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the earnings and cash flow impact of non-functional currency denominated receivables and payables.  These contracts are highly effective in hedging the cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates.  Gains and losses resulting from these contracts offset the foreign exchange gains or losses on the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged.  The maturities of the forward exchange contracts generally coincide with the settlement dates of the related transactions.  Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other income (expense) as the changes in the fair value of the contracts are recognized and generally offset the gains and losses on the hedged items in the same period.  The primary currency to which the Company was exposed in fiscal 2015 and 2014 was the euro.  At June 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no outstanding forward exchange contracts.

Inventories--Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.  Cost has been determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for the majority of inventories located in the United States, and by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for all other inventories.  Management specifically identifies obsolete products and analyzes historical usage, forecasted production based on future orders, demand forecasts, and economic trends, among others, when evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory.

Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation--Assets are stated at cost.  Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged against earnings as incurred.  Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated.  Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  The lives assigned to buildings and related improvements range from 10 to 40 years, and the lives assigned to machinery and equipment range from 5 to 15 years.  Upon disposal of property, plant and equipment, the cost of the asset and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings.  Fully depreciated assets are not removed from the accounts until physically disposed.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets--The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable.  For property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets, excluding indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company performs undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists.  If an impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value.  Fair value is primarily determined using discounted cash flow analyses; however, other methods may be used to determine the fair value, including third party valuations when necessary.

Revenue Recognition--Revenue is recognized by the Company when all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred and ownership has transferred to the customer; the price to the customer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.  Revenue is recognized at the time product is shipped to the customer, except for certain domestic shipments to overseas customers where revenue is recognized upon receipt by the customer.  A significant portion of our consolidated net sales is transacted through a third party distribution network.  Sales to third party distributors are subject to the revenue recognition criteria described above.  Goods sold to third party distributors are subject to an annual return policy, for which a provision is made at the time of shipment based upon historical experience.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles--Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, primarily tradenames, are tested for impairment at least annually on the last day of the Company’s fiscal year and more frequently if an event occurs which indicates the asset may be impaired.  If applicable, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization have been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing based upon the relative fair value of the asset to each reporting unit.

A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred.  Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; and slower growth rates.  Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Impairment of goodwill is measured according to a two step approach.  In the first step, the fair value of a reporting unit, as defined, is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill.  The fair value is primarily determined using discounted cash flow analyses; however, other methods may be used to determine the fair value, including third party valuations.  For purposes of the June 30, 2015 impairment analysis, the Company has


utilized discounted cash flow analyses.  If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  In the second step, the implied value of the goodwill is estimated as the fair value of the reporting unit less the fair value of all other tangible and identifiable intangible assets of the reporting unit.  If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying amount of the goodwill.

Based upon the goodwill impairment review completed in conjunction with the preparation of the annual financial statements at the end of fiscal 2015, which incorporates management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period and a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions, it was determined that the fair value of goodwill for each of the reporting units exceeded the carrying value and therefore goodwill was not impaired.

The fair value of the Company’s other intangible assets with indefinite lives, primarily tradenames, is estimated using the relief-from-royalty method, which requires assumptions related to projected revenues; assumed royalty rates that could be payable if the Company did not own the asset; and a discount rate.  The Company completed the impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangibles as of June 30, 2015 and concluded there were no impairments.

Changes in circumstances, existing at the measurement date or at other times in the future, or in the numerous estimates associated with management’s judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the fair value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles, could result in an impairment charge in the future.  The Company will continue to monitor all significant estimates and impairment indicators, and will perform interim impairment reviews as necessary.

Any cost incurred to extend or renew the term of an indefinite lived intangible asset are expensed as incurred.

Deferred Taxes--The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements.  Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which temporary differences are expected to reverse.  Valuation allowances are provided for deferred tax assets where it is considered more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefit of such assets.

Management Estimates--The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs--The Company records revenue from shipping and handling costs in net sales.  The cost associated with shipping and handling of products is reflected in cost of goods sold.

Out-of-Period Adjustments--During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded out-of-period adjustments related to the correction of errors identified late in the year-end closing process of fiscal 2013 that were deemed immaterial for adjustment to the fiscal 2013 financial statements.  The impact of these corrections to the fiscal 2014 first quarter and full year results was to increase earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interest by $437,000 and increase net earnings attributable to Twin Disc by $69,000 (after considering applicable tax effects).  The nature of these errors is as follows:

·  
The Company had over accrued for certain payroll related items totaling $337,000 as of June 30, 2013, resulting in an increase to earnings from operations.
·  
The Company had overstated its warranty accrual by $217,000 as of June 30, 2013, resulting in an increase to earnings from operations.
·  
The Company determined that work-in-process inventory had been overstated by $117,000 as of June 30, 2013.  As a result, additional cost of goods sold was recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, resulting in a decrease to earnings from operations.
·  
The Company’s deferred tax liabilities were understated by $285,000 as of June 30, 2013, resulting in additional tax expense.



The Company does not believe these errors were material to its financial statements for any prior period, nor that the correction of these errors was material to the year ended June 30, 2014.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment for the correction of an error related to tax expense.  More specifically, the Company understated tax expense by $175,000 for the year ended June 30, 2014.

The impact of the correction of this error was to decrease net earnings by $175,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.  The Company does not believe this error is material to its financial statements for any prior period, nor that the correction of these errors was material to the year ended June 30, 2015, or any of the quarters therein.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment to correct an error related to an understatement of its accrued retirement benefits for certain of its international benefit plans that contain minimum guarantees of approximately $470,000.  The impact of this correction was to increase comprehensive loss by $470,000.  The Company does not believe this error is material to its financial statements for any prior period, nor that the correction of this error is material to the year ended June 30, 2015.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance intended to amend current presentation guidance by requiring that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts.  The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 (the Company’s fiscal 2017).  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016 (the Company’s fiscal 2017), and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial disclosures.

In June 2014, the FASB issued stock compensation guidance requiring that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition.  The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015 (the Company’s fiscal 2017).  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance on revenue from contracts with customers.  This revenue recognition guidance supersedes existing U.S. GAAP guidance, including most industry-specific guidance.  The core principle is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The guidance identifies steps to apply in achieving this principle.  This updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017 (the Company’s fiscal 2019).  The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In April 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance on the reporting for discontinued operations.  Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations.  The new guidance also requires expanded financial disclosures about discontinued operations.  The amendments in this updated guidance are effective for the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2016.  The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance stating that, except in certain defined circumstances, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward.  This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2013 (the Company’s fiscal 2015).  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.


In March 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the parent company’s accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity.  This guidance clarifies the circumstances under which the related cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income.  This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2013 (the Company’s fiscal 2015).  The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

B.  INVENTORIES

The major classes of inventories at June 30 were as follows (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
Finished parts
$  56,982
$  66,418
Work-in-process
      8,292
    12,419
Raw materials
    14,967
    18,742
     
 
$  80,241
$  97,579

Inventories stated on a LIFO basis represent approximately 28% of total inventories at June 30, 2015 and 2014.  The approximate current cost of the LIFO inventories exceeded the LIFO cost by $26,816,000 and $27,180,000 at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The Company had reserves for inventory obsolescence of $8,167,000 and $7,591,000 at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

C.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment at June 30 were as follows (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
Land
$   6,646
$   5,310
Buildings
   44,110
   44,540
Machinery and equipment
 133,432
 141,665
     
 
 184,188
 191,515
Less: accumulated depreciation
 127,761
 131,248
     
 
$ 56,427
$ 60,267

Depreciation expense for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $9,922,000, $10,180,000 and $10,120,000, respectively.

D. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, substantially all of which is allocated to the manufacturing segment, for the years ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands):

 
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Impairment
Net Book Value
       
Balance at June 30, 2013
 $ 16,902
      ($ 3,670)
$ 13,232
Translation adjustment
         231
                  -
        231
       
Balance at June 30, 2014
    17,133
      (   3,670)
   13,463
Translation adjustment
        (674)
                  -
      (674)
       
Balance at June 30, 2015
 $ 16,459
      ($ 3,670)
$ 12,789



The Company conducted its annual assessment for goodwill impairment during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2015 and concluded these assets are not impaired.
 
At June 30, the following acquired intangible assets have definite useful lives and are subject to amortization (in thousands):
 
   
2015
 
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Impairment
Net Book Value
         
   Licensing agreements
$  3,015
    ($  2,505)
    $          -
$      510
   Non-compete agreements
    2,128
     (   2,045)
     (        83)
            -
   Trade name
    1,653
     (      194)
                -
     1,459
   Other
    6,476
     (   5,278)
     (    1,194)
            4
         
 
$13,272
     ($10,022)
     ($  1,277)
$   1,973

   
2014
 
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Impairment
Net Book Value
         
   Licensing agreements
$  3,015
    ($  2,445)
    $          -
$      570
   Non-compete agreements
    2,128
     (   2,045)
     (        83)
            -
   Trade name
    2,009
     (      100)
                -
     1,909
   Other
    6,482
     (   5,193)
     (    1,194)
          95
         
 
$13,634
     ($  9,783)
     ($  1,277)
$   2,574

Other intangibles consist of certain amortizable acquisition costs, proprietary technology, computer software, certain customer relationships and debt issuance costs on the 6.05% notes.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company committed to a plan and entered negotiations to exit the distribution agreement and sell the inventory of its Italian distributor back to the parent supplier.  This decision triggered an impairment review of the long lived assets at this entity, resulting in an impairment charge of $1,405,000, representing a complete impairment of the remaining intangibles ($1,277,000) and fixed assets ($128,000) for this entity.  The impairment charge was determined by deriving the fair value of the asset group utilizing a discounted cash flow model.  Significant inputs to this model include the discount rate, sales projections and profitability estimates.  These inputs would be considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

The weighted average remaining useful life of the intangible assets included in the table above is approximately 16 years.

Intangible amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $239,000, $477,000 and $718,000, respectively.  Estimated intangible amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
  
2016
$   146
2017
     141
2018
     141
2019
     141
2020
     141
Thereafter
  1,263
 
$1,973

The gross carrying amount of the Company’s intangible assets that have indefinite lives and are not subject to amortization as of June 30, 2015 and 2014 are $213,000 and $223,000, respectively.  These assets are comprised of acquired tradenames.

E.  ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities at June 30 were as follows (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
Salaries and wages
$  8,568
$  6,648
Retirement benefits
    3,773
    4,909
Warranty
    3,310
    3,917
Customer advances/deferred revenue
    2,602
    3,082
Restructuring
    3,776
       785
Distributor rebate
    2,989
    3,242
Other
    7,736
    8,682
     
 
$32,754
$31,265

F.  WARRANTY

The Company warrants all assembled products, parts (except component products or parts on which written warranties are issued by the respective manufacturers thereof and are furnished to the original customer, as to which the Company makes no warranty and assumes no liability) and service against defective materials or workmanship.  Such warranty generally extends from periods ranging from 12 months to 24 months.  The Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its suppliers.  However, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, the number of units affected by the failure and the expense involved in satisfactorily addressing the situation.  The warranty reserve is established based on our best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date.  When evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for warranty costs, management takes into consideration the term of the warranty coverage, historical claim rates and costs of repair, knowledge of the type and volume of new products and economic trends.  While we believe the warranty reserve is adequate and that the judgment applied is appropriate, such amounts estimated to be due and payable in the future could differ materially from what actually transpires.  The following is a listing of the activity in the warranty reserve during the years ended June 30 (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
     
Reserve balance, July 1
$5,968
$5,701
Current period expense
  1,989
  2,214
Payments or credits to customers
(2,332)
(2,055)
Translation adjustment
   (380)
    108
     
Reserve balance, June 30
$5,245
$5,968

The current portion of the warranty accrual ($3,310,000 and $3,917,000 for fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively) is reflected in accrued liabilities, while the long-term portion ($1,935,000 and $2,051,000 for fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively) is included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

G.  DEBT

Notes Payable:

Notes payable consists of amounts borrowed under unsecured line of credit agreements.  These lines of credit may be withdrawn at the option of the banks.  The following is aggregate borrowing information at June 30 (in thousands):





 
2015
2014
     
Available credit lines
$  1,689
$  3,372
Unused credit lines
    1,689
    3,372
     
Total notes payable
$       -
$       -
     
Weighted-average interest
    
 rates on credit lines
5.8%
2.9%

Long-term Debt:

Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30 (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
     
Revolving loan agreement
$10,208
$11,200
10-year unsecured senior notes
    3,571
    7,143
Capital lease obligations
           -
        29
Other long-term debt
        23
        32
     
Subtotal
  13,802
  18,404
Less: current maturities
  (3,571)
  (3,604)
     
Total long-term debt
$10,231
$14,800

On June 30, 2014, the Company entered into a revolving loan agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.  Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company may, from time to time, enter into revolving credit loans in amounts not to exceed, in the aggregate, Wells Fargo’s revolving credit commitment of $60,000,000.  The revolving credit commitment may be increased under the agreement by an additional $10,000,000 in the event that the conditions for “Incremental Loans” (as defined in the agreement) are satisfied.  In general, outstanding revolving credit loans will bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.00%. The rate was 1.20% and 1.16% at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.  In addition to principal and interest payments, the Company will be responsible for paying monthly commitment fees equal to 0.15% of the unused revolving credit commitment.  The Company has the option of making additional prepayments subject to certain limitations.  The Credit Agreement is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2018.  The outstanding balance of $10,208,000 and $11,200,000 at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively, is classified as long-term debt.  This agreement contains certain covenants, including restrictions on investments, acquisitions and indebtedness.  Financial covenants include a minimum consolidated adjusted net worth amount, a minimum EBITDA for the most recent four fiscal quarters of $11,000,000 at June 30, 2015, and a maximum total funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.0 at June 30, 2015.  On August 3, 2015, the Credit Agreement was amended to revise the definition of EBITDA for the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on and including June 30, 2015 to and including March 25, 2016 to add $3,300,000, reflective of the restructuring charge taken by the Company in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.  As of June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.  The minimum adjusted net worth covenant fluctuates based upon actual earnings and the Company’s compliance with that covenant is based on the Company’s shareholders’ equity as adjusted by certain pension accounting items.  As of June 30, 2015, the minimum adjusted equity requirement was $124,741,000, and the Company was in compliance with this covenant.

On June 30, 2014, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement (the “Prudential Agreement”).  Among other things, the Prudential Agreement: (a) amends and restates the “Note Agreement” between the Company and Purchasers dated as of April 10, 2006, as it has been amended from time to time (the “2006 Agreement”); and (b) sets forth the terms of the potential sale and purchase of up to $50,000,000 in “Shelf Notes” as defined in the Prudential Agreement (the “Shelf Notes”) by the Company to Prudential.  The notes sold by the Company to the Existing Holders under the 2006 Agreement (the “2006 Notes”) are deemed outstanding under, and are governed by, the terms of the Prudential Agreement.  The 2006 Notes bear interest on the outstanding principal balance at a fixed rate of 6.05% per annum and mature on April 10, 2016.  The 2006 Notes mature and become due and payable in full on April 10, 2016 (the “Payment Date”). Prior to the Payment Date, the Company


was obligated to make quarterly payments of interest during the term of the 2006 Notes, plus prepayments of principal of $3,571,429 on April 10 of each year from 2010 to 2015, inclusive.  The outstanding balance was $3,571,429 and $7,142,857 at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.  Of the outstanding balance, $3,571,429 was classified as a current maturity of long-term debt at June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, respectively.  The remaining $3,571,429 on June 30, 2014 was classified as long-term debt.  In addition to the interest payments and any mandatory principal payments required under the terms of the Shelf Note, the Company will pay an issuance fee of 0.10% of the aggregate principal balance of each of the Shelf Notes sold to, and purchased by, Prudential.  The Company may prepay the Shelf Notes or the 2006 Notes, subject to certain limitations.  At no time during the term of the Prudential Agreement may the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 2006 Notes and the Shelf Notes exceed $35,000,000.  The Prudential Agreement includes financial covenants regarding minimum net worth, minimum EBITDA for the most recent four (4) fiscal quarters of $11,000,000 and a maximum total funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.0.  On August 3, 2015, the Prudential Agreement was amended to revise the definition of EBITDA for the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on and including June 30, 2015 to and including March 25, 2016 to add $3,300,000, reflective of the restructuring charge taken by the Company in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.  As of June 30, 2015, the Company was in compliance with these financial covenants.  In addition, the Company will be required to make an offer to purchase the 2006 Notes and Shelf Notes upon a Change of Control, and any such offer must include the payment of a Yield-Maintenance Amount.  The Prudential Agreement also includes certain covenants that limit, among other things, certain indebtedness, acquisitions and investments.  The Prudential Agreement also has a most favored lender provision whereby the Prudential Agreement shall be automatically modified to include any additional covenant or event of default that is included in any agreement evidencing, securing, guarantying or otherwise related to other indebtedness in excess of $1,000,000.

The aggregate scheduled maturities of outstanding long-term debt obligations in subsequent years are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
  
2016
$  3,571
2017
           -
2018
  10,208
2019
           -
2020
           -
Thereafter
         23
 
$13,802
   

H.  LEASE COMMITMENTS
Approximate future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year
  
2016
$  2,955
2017
    2,568
2018
    1,910
2019
       406
2020
       232
Thereafter
         11
 
$  8,082

Total rent expense for operating leases approximated $3,550,000, $3,920,000 and $3,863,000 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

I.  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

The total number of shares of common stock outstanding at June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was 11,267,347, 11,261,873 and 11,212,952, respectively.  At June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, treasury stock consisted of 1,832,121, 1,837,595 and 1,886,516 shares of common stock, respectively.  The Company issued 49,314, 51,921 and 123,997 shares of treasury stock in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, to fulfill its obligations under the stock option plans and restricted stock grants.  The Company also recorded forfeitures of 46,240 and 3,000 shares of previously


issued restricted stock in fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The difference between the cost of treasury shares and the option price is recorded in common stock.
On February 1, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of 500,000 shares of common stock at market values.  In fiscal 2009, the Company purchased 250,000 shares of its outstanding common stock at an average price of $7.25 per share for a total cost of $1,812,500.  In fiscal 2012, the Company purchased 125,000 shares of its outstanding common stock at an average price of $19.40 per share for a total cost of $2,425,000.  On July 27, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of an additional 375,000 shares of common stock at market values.  This authorization has no expiration.  In fiscal 2013, the Company purchased 185,000 shares of its outstanding common stock at an average price of $16.59 per share for a total cost of $3,068,652.

Cash dividends per share were $0.36, $0.36 and $0.36 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Effective June 30, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors established a Shareholder Rights Plan and distributed to shareholders one preferred stock purchase right (a “Right’) for each outstanding share of common stock.  This Shareholder Rights Plan was amended on May 1, 2012.  Under certain circumstances, a Right can be exercised to purchase one four-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $125, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments.  The Rights will become exercisable on the earlier of: (i) ten business days following a public announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (an “Acquiring Person”) has acquired, or obtained the right to acquire from shareholders, beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding Company’s common stock (or 30% or more in the case of any person or group which currently owns 20% or more of the shares or who shall become the beneficial owner of 20% or more of the shares as a result of any transfer by reason of the death of or by gift from any other person who is an affiliate or an associate of such existing holder or by succeeding such a person as trustee of a trust existing on the Record Date ("Existing Holder")) or (ii) ten business days following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person or group beneficially owning 20% or more of such outstanding Common Stock (or 30% or more for an Existing Holder), as such periods may be extended pursuant to the Rights Agreement.  In the event that any person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, each holder of a Right shall thereafter have the right to receive, upon exercise, in lieu of Preferred Stock, common stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. However, Rights are not exercisable as described in this paragraph until such time as the Rights are no longer redeemable by the Company as set forth below.  Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, if any person becomes an Acquiring Person all Rights that are, or (under certain circumstances specified in the Rights Agreement) were, beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person will become null and void.

The Rights will expire at the close of business on June 30, 2018, unless earlier redeemed or exchanged by the Company.  At any time before a person becomes an Acquiring Person, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof.  Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering redemption of the Rights, the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the $.01 redemption price.

The Company is authorized to issue 200,000 shares of preferred stock, none of which have been issued.  The Company has designated 150,000 shares of the preferred stock for the purpose of the Shareholder Rights Plan.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in equity as of June 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
Translation adjustments
$   6,740
$ 20,779
Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes
    
   of $24,411 and $21,436, respectively
  (42,221)
  (36,722)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
$(35,481)
$(15,943)

A reconciliation for the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the years ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015 is as follows:
 
Translation Adjustment
Benefit Plan Adjustment
Balance at June 30, 2013
   $ 16,949
    ($42,848)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
        3,830
         3,950
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
              -
         2,176
Net current period other comprehensive income
        3,830
         6,126
Balance at June 30, 2014
   $ 20,779
    ($36,722)
     
 
Translation Adjustment
Benefit Plan Adjustment
Balance at June 30, 2014
   $ 20,779
    ($36,722)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
     (14,039)
        (7,518)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
               -
         2,019
Net current period other comprehensive income
     (14,039)
        (5,499)
Balance at June 30, 2015
   $   6,740
    ($42,221)

A reconciliation for the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax for the year ended June 30, 2014 is as follows:
 
Amount Reclassified
Amortization of benefit plan items
  
Actuarial losses
      ($3,496)
Transition asset and prior service benefit
             (31)
Total before tax benefit
        (3,527)
Tax benefit
         1,351
Total reclassification net of tax
      ($2,176)

A reconciliation for the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax for the year ended June 30, 2015 is as follows:
 
Amount Reclassified
Amortization of benefit plan items
  
Actuarial losses
      ($3,074)
Transition asset and prior service benefit
             (36)
Total before tax benefit
        (3,110)
Tax benefit
         1,091
Total reclassification net of tax
      ($2,019)

J.  BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS

The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacture and sale of marine and heavy duty off-highway power transmission equipment.  Principal products include marine transmissions, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and controls systems.  The Company sells to both domestic and foreign customers in a variety of market areas, principally pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government and industrial markets.

Net sales by product group is summarized as follows (in thousands):
 
2015
2014
2013
Industrial
$  42,078
$  41,188
$  48,110
Land based transmissions
    76,450
    67,055
    68,535
Marine and propulsion systems
  141,137
  149,432
  162,823
Other
      6,125
      6,234
      5,814
Total
$265,790
$263,909
$285,282

Industrial products include clutches, power take-offs and pump drives sold to the agriculture, recycling, construction and oil and gas markets.  The land based transmission products include applications for oilfield and natural gas, military and airport rescue and fire fighting.  The marine and propulsion systems include marine transmission, controls, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems for the global commercial, pleasure craft and patrol boat markets.  Other products includes non-Twin Disc manufactured product sold through our Company-owned distribution entities.

The Company has two reportable segments: manufacturing and distribution.  These segments are managed separately because each provides different services and requires different technology and marketing strategies.  The accounting


practices of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Transfers among segments are at established inter-company selling prices.  Management evaluates the performance of its segments based on net earnings.

Information about the Company's segments is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 
Manufacturing
Distribution
Total
2015
      
       
Net sales
$240,085
$100,708
$340,793
Intra-segment sales
    19,901
      6,961
    26,862
Inter-segment sales
    44,864
      3,277
    48,141
Interest income
         171
           33
         204
Interest expense
         946
             -
         946
Income taxes
      7,312
      1,459
      8,771
Depreciation and amortization
      8,106
         482
      8,588
Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc
    14,409
      5,013
    19,422
Assets
  254,749
    53,759
  308,508
Expenditures for segment assets
      7,335
      1,271
      8,606
       
2014
      
       
Net sales
$227,590
$121,389
$348,979
Intra-segment sales
    18,416
      9,926
    28,342
Inter-segment sales
    53,960
      2,768
    56,728
Interest income
         311
           22
         333
Interest expense
      2,565
           45
      2,610
Income taxes
      6,233
      1,432
      7,665
Depreciation and amortization
      8,566
         549
      9,115
Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc
      7,029
      6,285
    13,314
Assets
  254,652
    57,233
  311,885
Expenditures for segment assets
      6,429
         315
      6,744
       
2013
      
       
Net sales
$245,592
$130,360
$375,952
Intra-segment sales
    16,140
    15,127
    31,267
Inter-segment sales
    55,746
      3,657
    59,403
Interest income
         479
           19
         498
Interest expense
      3,248
           62
      3,310
Income taxes
      5,112
      1,630
      6,742
Depreciation and amortization
      8,817
         497
      9,314
Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc
    10,141
      5,840
    15,981
Assets
  258,617
    56,965
  315,582
Expenditures for segment assets
      5,705
         349
      6,054

The following is a reconciliation of reportable segment net sales, net earnings and assets to the Company’s consolidated totals (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
2013
Net sales:
      
 Total net sales from reportable segments
$340,793
$348,979
$375,952
 Elimination of inter-company sales
  (75,003)
  (85,070)
   (90,670)
  Total consolidated net sales
$265,790
$263,909
$285,282
       
Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc:
      
 Total net earnings from
      
  reportable segments
$ 19,422
$ 13,314
$ 15,981
 Other corporate expenses
   (8,249)
   (9,670)
 (12,099)
  Total consolidated net earnings
      
    attributable to Twin Disc
$ 11,173
$  3,644
$  3,882
Assets
      
Total assets for reportable segments
$308,508
$311,885
  
Corporate assets and eliminations
   (58,646)
   (44,900)
  
  Total consolidated assets
$249,862
$266,985
  
       
Other significant items (in thousands):
      
       
 
Segment
  
Consolidated
 
Totals
Adjustments
Totals
2015
      
Interest income
$    204
$       (80)
$      124
Interest expense
      946
       (340)
        606
Income taxes
   8,771
    (4,256)
     4,515
Depreciation and amortization
   8,588
      1,573
   10,161
Expenditures for segment assets
   8,606
         443
     9,049
       
2014
      
Interest income
$    333
$     (212)
$      121
Interest expense
   2,610
    (1,674)
        936
Income taxes
   7,665
    (3,439)
     4,226
Depreciation and amortization
   9,115
      1,542
   10,657
Expenditures for segment assets
   6,744
         501
     7,245
       
2013
      
Interest income
$    498
$     (396)
$      102
Interest expense
   3,310
    (1,875)
     1,435
Income taxes
   6,742
    (1,756)
     4,986
Depreciation and amortization
   9,314
      1,524
   10,838
Expenditures for segment assets
   6,054
         528
     6,582

All adjustments represent inter-company eliminations and corporate amounts.

Geographic information about the Company is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
2013
Net sales
      
 United States
$131,198
$108,380
$127,844
 China
    19,712
    33,830
    29,119
 Italy
    14,457
    17,396
    19,140
 Singapore
    13,856
    12,703
    14,214
 Canada
    13,661
      9,277
    10,846
 Other countries
    72,906
    82,323
    84,119
       
  Total
$265,790
$263,909
$285,282
       
Net sales by geographic region are based on product shipment destination.
       
 
2015
2014
  
Long-lived assets
      
 United States
$ 40,822
$ 46,821
  
 Switzerland
     7,686
     8,196
  
 Belgium
     6,709
     7,450
  
 Italy
     2,376
     3,531
  
 Other countries
     2,586
     2,074
  
       
  Total
$ 60,179
$ 68,072
  


One customer, Sewart Supply, Inc. (a distributor of Twin Disc), accounted for approximately 11%, 11% and 11% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

K.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

During fiscal 2011, the Company adopted the Twin Disc, Incorporated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “Directors’ Plan”), a plan to grant non-employee directors equity based awards up to 250,000 shares of common stock, and the Twin Disc, Incorporated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), a plan under which officers and key employees may be granted equity based awards up to 650,000 shares of common stock.  The Directors’ Plan may grant options to purchase shares of common stock, at the discretion of the board, to non-employee directors who are elected or reelected to the board, or who continue to serve on the board.  Such options carry an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock as of the date of grant, vest immediately, and expire ten years after the date of grant.  Options granted under the Incentive Plan are determined to be non-qualified or incentive stock options as of the date of grant, and may carry a vesting schedule.  For options under the Incentive Plan that are intended to qualify as incentive stock options, if the optionee owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of the Company’s stock, the price will not be less than 110% of the grant date fair market value and the options expire five years after the date of grant.  There were no incentive options granted to a greater than 10% shareholder during the years presented. There were no options outstanding under the Directors’ Plan and the Incentive Plan as of June 30, 2015 and 2014.

The Company has 19,200 non-qualified stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2015 under the Twin Disc, Incorporated Plan for Non-Employee Directors and Twin Disc, Incorporated 2004 Stock Incentive Plans.  The 2004 plans were terminated during 2011, except options then outstanding will remain so until exercised or until they expire.

Shares available for future options as of June 30 were as follows:

 
2015
2014
2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan
447,730
466,589
2010 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-employee Directors
171,986
193,858

Stock option transactions under the plans during 2015 were as follows:

   
Weighted
Weighted Average
Aggregate
   
Average
Remaining Contractual
Intrinsic
 
2015
Price
Life (years)
Value
         
Non-qualified stock options:
        
  Options outstanding
        
    at beginning of year
  21,600
$ 14.88
    
  Granted
          -
         -
    
  Canceled/expired
          -
         -
    
  Exercised
  (2,400)
     6.23
    
         
  Options outstanding at June 30
  19,200
$ 15.96
3.31
$81,492
         
  Options price range
        
   ($10.01 - $27.55)
        
         
    Number of shares
  19,200
      
         
    Weighted average price
$  15.96
      
         
    Weighted average remaining life
3.31 years
      
         
The Company accounts for stock based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718-10, “Compensation – Stock Compensation.”  In addition, the Company computes its windfall tax pool using the shortcut method.  ASC Topic 718-10 requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of


equity instruments using the fair-value-based method.  All options were 100% vested at the adoption of this statement.

During fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 the Company granted no non-qualified stock options and all non-qualified stock options from prior periods have fully vested.  As a result, no compensation cost has been recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $55,000, $0 and $539,000, respectively.

In fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company granted a target number of 15,861, 43,154 and 28,255 performance stock unit awards, respectively, to various employees of the Company, including executive officers.  The performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2015 will vest if the Company achieves a specified target objective relating to consolidated economic profit (as defined in the Performance Stock Unit Award Grant Agreement) in the cumulative three fiscal year period ending June 30, 2017.  The performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2015 are subject to adjustment if the Company’s economic profit for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance stock units that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 13,621.  Based upon actual results to date and the low probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is not accruing the performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2015.  The performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2014 will vest if the Company achieves a specified target objective relating to consolidated economic profit (as defined in the Performance Stock Unit Award Grant Agreement) in the cumulative three fiscal year period ending June 30, 2016.  The performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2014 are subject to adjustment if the Company’s economic profit for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance stock units that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 22,205.  Based upon actual results to date and the low probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is not accruing the performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2014.  The performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2013 are subject to adjustment if the Company’s economic profit for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance stock units that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 22,487.  Based upon actual results to date and the low probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is not accruing the performance stock unit awards granted in fiscal 2013 and has reversed previously recognized expenses related to these awards during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.  There were 29,855, 41,160 and 42,962 unvested performance stock unit awards outstanding at June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The weighted average grant date fair value of the unvested awards at June 30, 2015 was $27.24.  The performance stock unit awards are remeasured at fair-value based upon the Company’s stock price at the end of each reporting period.  The fair-value of the stock unit awards are expensed over the performance period for the shares that are expected to ultimately vest.  The compensation expense (income) for the year ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 related to the performance stock unit award grants, approximated $0, $0 and $1,238,000, respectively.  At June 30, 2015, the Company had $537,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested shares that would vest if the specified target objective was achieved for the fiscal 2015 and 2014 awards.  The total fair value of performance stock unit awards vested in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $0, $0 and $2,787,000, respectively.  The performance stock unit awards are cash based, and are thus recorded as a liability on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  As of June 30, 2015, there were no awards included in “Liabilities” due to actual results to date and the low probability of achieving any of the threshold performance levels.

In fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company granted a target number of 16,261, 17,312 and 28,535 performance stock awards, respectively, to various employees of the Company, including executive officers.  The performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2015 will vest if the Company achieves a specified target objective relating to consolidated economic profit (as defined in the Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement) in the cumulative three fiscal year period ending June 30, 2017.  The performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2015 are subject to adjustment if the Company’s economic profit for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance shares that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 14,101.  Based upon actual results to date and the low probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is not accruing the performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2015.  The performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2014 will vest if the Company achieves a specified target objective relating to consolidated economic profit (as defined in the Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement) in the cumulative three fiscal year period ending June 30, 2016.  The performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2014 are subject to adjustment if the Company’s economic profit for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance shares that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 17,038.  Based upon actual results to date and the low


probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is not accruing the performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2014.  The performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2013 are subject to adjustment if the Company’s economic profit for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance shares that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 30,635.  Based upon actual results to date and the low probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is not accruing the performance stock awards granted in fiscal 2013 and has reversed previously recognized expenses related to these awards during the second quarter of fiscal 2013.  There were 25,949, 44,712 and 42,141 unvested performance stock awards outstanding at June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The fair value of the stock awards (on the date of grant) is expensed over the performance period for the shares that are expected to ultimately vest.  The compensation expense for the year ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, related to performance stock awards, approximated $0, $0 and $209,000, respectively.  The weighted average grant date fair value of the unvested awards at June 30, 2015 was $27.36.  At June 30, 2015, the Company had $710,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested shares that would vest if the specified target objective was achieved for the fiscal 2015 and 2014 awards.  The total fair value of performance stock awards vested in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $0, $0 and $2,055,000, respectively.

In addition to the performance shares mentioned above, the Company has unvested restricted stock outstanding that will vest if certain service conditions are fulfilled.  The fair value of the restricted stock grants is recorded as compensation over the vesting period, which is generally 1 to 3 years.  During fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company granted 59,494, 51,004 and 83,729 service based restricted shares, respectively, to employees and non-employee directors in each year.  A total of 46,240, 3,000 and 30,532 shares of restricted stock were forfeited during fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  There were 94,183, 116,297 and 186,469 unvested shares outstanding at June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Compensation expense of $696,000, $1,184,000 and $1,234,000 was recognized during the year ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to these service-based awards. The total fair value of restricted stock grants vested in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $993,000, $3,053,000 and $2,177,000, respectively.  As of June 30, 2015, the Company had $923,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock which will be recognized over the next three years.

L.  ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

Engineering and development costs include research and development expenses for new products, development and major improvements to existing products, and other costs for ongoing efforts to refine existing products.  Research and development costs charged to operations totaled $2,288,000, $3,028,000 and $3,058,000 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Total engineering and development costs were $11,091,000, $10,900,000 and $10,242,000 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

M.  PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

The Company has non-contributory, qualified defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all domestic employees hired prior to October 1, 2003, and certain foreign employees.  Domestic plan benefits are based on years of service, and, for salaried employees, on average compensation for benefits earned prior to January 1, 1997, and on a cash balance plan for benefits earned after January 1, 1997.  The Company's funding policy for the plans covering domestic employees is to contribute an actuarially determined amount which falls between the minimum and maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes.

On June 3, 2009, the Company announced it would freeze future accruals under the domestic defined benefit pension plans effective August 1, 2009.

In addition, the Company has unfunded, non-qualified retirement plans for certain management employees and Directors.  In the case of management employees, benefits are based either on final average compensation or on an annual credit to a bookkeeping account, intended to restore the benefits that would have been earned under the qualified plans, but for the earnings limitations under the Internal Revenue Code.  In the case of Directors, benefits are based on years of service on the Board.  All benefits vest upon retirement from the Company.

In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company provides other postretirement benefits, including healthcare and life insurance benefits for certain domestic retirees.  All employees retiring after December 31, 1992, and electing to continue healthcare coverage through the Company's group plan, are required to pay 100% of the premium cost.

The measurement date for the Company’s pension and postretirement benefit plans in fiscal 2015 and 2014 was June 30.

Obligations and Funded Status



The following table sets forth the Company's defined benefit pension plans’ and other postretirement benefit plans’ funded status and the amounts recognized in the Company's balance sheets and statement of operations and comprehensive income as of June 30 (in thousands):
   
Other
  
 
Pension
Postretirement
  
 
Benefits
Benefits
  
 
2015
2014
2015
2014
  
Change in benefit obligation:
          
  Benefit obligation, beginning of year
$123,832
$125,846
$16,584
$17,739
  Service cost
         465
         536
         30
         37
  Interest cost
      4,862
      5,425
       579
       659
  Actuarial loss (gain)
      8,384
      1,221
       882
        (60)
  Contributions by plan participants
         154
         174
       547
        581
  Settlements
             -
       (121)
           -
            -
  Benefits paid
     (9,964)
     (9,249)
   (2,250)
   (2,372)
         
  Benefit obligation, end of year
$127,733
$123,832
$ 16,372
$ 16,584
         
Change in plan assets:
        
  Fair value of assets, beginning of year
$102,495
$ 94,723
$          -
$         -
  Actual return on plan assets
     5,828
   14,031
            -
           -
  Employer contribution
     6,168
     2,816
     1,703
    1,791
  Contributions by plan participants
        154
        174
        547
       581
  Benefits paid
    (9,964)
    (9,249)
    (2,250)
   (2,372)
         
  Fair value of assets, end of year
$104,681
$102,495
$           -
$          -
         
         
Funded status
$(23,052)
$(21,337)
$ (16,372)
$(16,584)
         
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:
        
  Other assets - noncurrent
$       638
$       680
$          -
$          -
  Accrued liabilities - current
       (764)
    (1,189)
    (2,040)
    (2,418)
  Accrued retirement benefits - noncurrent
  (22,926)
  (20,828)
  (14,332)
  (14,166)
         
  Net amount recognized
$(23,052)
$(21,337)
$(16,372)
$(16,584)
         
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of (net of tax):
  
  Net transition obligation
$       296
$       340
$          -
$          -
  
  Actuarial net loss
    38,613
    33,220
     3,312
     3,163
  
           
  Net amount recognized
$  38,909
$  33,560
$   3,312
$   3,163
  

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during the next fiscal year for the qualified domestic defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans are as follows (in thousands):
   
Other
 
Pension
Postretirement
 
Benefits
Benefits
Net transition obligation
$      35
$     -
Actuarial net loss
   3,646
    728
     
Net amount to be recognized
$3,681
$   728



The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was approximately $127,733,000 and $123,832,000 at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (in thousands):
 
June 30
 
2015
2014
  Projected and accumulated benefit obligation
     $126,242
$122,045
  Fair value of plan assets
       102,552
  100,028

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (in thousands):
 
Pension Benefits
 
2015
2014
2013
Service cost
$    465
$    536
$    367
Interest cost
   4,862
   5,425
   5,399
Expected return on plan assets
 (7,272)
 (6,591)
 (6,382)
Settlement loss
          -
          -
          5
Amortization of transition obligation
        36
        32
        35
Amortization of actuarial net loss
   2,436
   2,894
   3,357
       
Net periodic benefit cost
$    527
$ 2,296
$ 2,781

 
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
2015
2014
2013
Service cost
$     30
$     37
$     34
Interest cost
     579
     659
     766
Amortization of actuarial net loss
     638
     602
     792
       
Net periodic benefit cost
$1,247
$1,298
$1,592

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income for Fiscal 2015 (Pre-tax, in thousands):
 
Pension
Other Postretirement Benefits
Net loss
 $ 9,406
$     882
Amortization of transition asset
        (36)
           -
Amortization of net (loss) gain
   (2,436)
      (638)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income
     6,934
       244
Net periodic benefit cost
        527
    1,247
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and
    
  other comprehensive income
$   7,461
$   1,491

Additional Information

Assumptions (as of June 30, 2015 and 2014)


     
Other
    
 
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
    
Weighted average assumptions used
            
   to determine benefit obligations
            
   at June 30
            
 
2015
2014
2015
2014
    
  Discount rate
4.05%
4.06%
3.93%
3.76%
    
  Expected return on plan assets
7.11%
7.39%
        
             
Weighted average assumptions used
            
   to determine net periodic benefit
            
   cost for years ended June 30
            
         
       
Other
 
Pension Benefits
Postretirement Benefits
 
2015
2014
2013
2015
2014
2013
  Discount rate
4.06%
4.35%
4.20%
3.76%
3.99%
4.20%
  Expected return on plan assets
7.39%
7.41%
7.50%
      

The assumed weighted-average healthcare cost trend rate was 7.8% in 2015, grading down to 5% in 2022.  A 1% increase in the assumed health care cost trend would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $336,000 and the service and interest cost by approximately $13,000.  A 1% decrease in the assumed health care cost trend would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $322,000 and the service and interest cost by approximately $12,000.

Plan Assets

The Company’s Pension Committee (“Committee”) oversees investment matters related to the Company’s funded benefit plans.  The Committee works with external actuaries and investment consultants on an ongoing basis to establish and monitor investment strategies and target asset allocations.  The overall objective of the Committee’s investment strategy is to earn a rate of return over time to satisfy the benefit obligations of the pension plans and to maintain sufficient liquidity to pay benefits and address other cash requirements of the pension plans.  The Committee has established an Investment Policy Statement which provides written documentation of the Company’s expectations regarding its investment programs for the pension plans, establishes objectives and guidelines for the investment of the plan assets consistent with the Company’s financial and benefit-related goals, and outlines criteria and procedures for the ongoing evaluation of the investment program.  The Company employs a total return on investment approach whereby a mix of investments among several asset classes are used to maximize long-term return of plan assets while avoiding excessive risk.  Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews, and annual liability measurements.

The Company’s pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at June 30, 2015 and 2014 by asset category are as follows:

 
Target
June 30
  Asset Category
Allocation
2015
2014
  Equity securities
65%
62%
65%
  Debt securities
25%
25%
23%
  Real estate
10%
13%
12%
       
 
100%
100%
100%

Due to market conditions and other factors, actual asset allocation may vary from the target allocation outlined above.  The U.S. pension plans held 98,211 shares of Company stock with a fair market value of $1,830,653 (1.8 percent of total plan assets) at June 30, 2015 and 98,211 shares with a fair market value of $3,245,874 (3.2 percent of total plan assets) at June 30, 2014.

The plans have a long-term return assumption of 7.25%.  This rate was derived based upon historical experience and forward-looking return expectations for major asset class categories.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  The inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:



Level I
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments
   
Level II
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments, or
   
 
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, or
   
 
Other inputs that are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data
   
Level III
Use of one or more significant unobservable inputs

The following table presents plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2015 (in thousands):

 
Total
Level I
Level II
Level III
Cash and cash equivalents
$   1,034
$  1,034
$         -
$         -
Equity securities:
        
  U.S. (a)
    28,035
  28,035
           -
           -
  International (b)
    14,819
  10,649
    4,170
           -
Fixed income (c)
    22,615
    8,993
  13,622
           -
Annuity contracts (d)
      9,508
           -
           -
    9,508
Real estate (e)
    12,770
           -
  12,770
           -
Other (f)
    15,900
           -
           -
  15,900
Total
$104,681
$48,711
$30,562
$25,408

The following table presents plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2014 (in thousands):

 
Total
Level I
Level II
Level III
Cash and cash equivalents
$       965
$     965
$         -
$         -
Equity securities:
        
  U.S. (a)
    30,727
  30,727
           -
           -
  International (b)
    16,676
  10,785
    5,891
           -
Fixed income (c)
    21,892
    7,603
  14,289
           -
Annuity contracts (d)
      6,340
           -
           -
    6,340
Real estate (e)
    11,206
           -
  11,206
           -
Other (f)
    14,689
           -
           -
  14,689
Total
$102,495
$50,080
$31,386
$21,029

(a)  U.S. equity securities include companies that are well diversified by industry sector and equity style (i.e., growth and value strategies).  Investments are primarily in large capitalization stocks and, to a lesser extent, mid- and small-cap stocks.  These securities are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.

(b)  International equities are invested in companies that are traded on exchanges outside the U.S. and are well diversified by industry sector, country, capitalization and equity style (i.e., growth and value strategies).  Certain assets are invested in international commingled equity funds.  The vast majority of the investments are made in companies in developed markets with a smaller percentage in emerging markets.  Securities traded on exchanges are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded.  International commingled funds are valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) as determined by the custodian of the fund.  The NAV is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus its liabilities, divided by the number of units outstanding.

(c)  Fixed income consists of corporate bonds with investment grade BBB or better from diversified industries, as well as government debt securities.  Corporate and government debt investments are valued utilizing a market approach that includes various valuation techniques and sources such as value generation models, broker quotes in active and inactive markets, benchmark yields and securities, reported trades, issuer spreads, and/or other applicable reference data.



(d)  Annuity contracts represent contractual agreements in which payments are made to an insurance company, which agrees to pay out an income or lump sum amount at a later date.  Annuity contracts are valued at the net present value of future cash flows.

(e)  Real estate investments invested in common collective trusts and other mutual funds holding real estate investments.  They are valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) as determined by the custodian of the fund.  The NAV is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus its liabilities, divided by the number of units outstanding.  Level 2 investments represent funds where regular opportunities exist for the Company to sell the holdings, whereas Level 3 investments represent funds where less frequent opportunities exist during the year for the Company to sell its holding in the funds.

(f)  Other consists of hedged equity mutual funds. These investments are valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) as determined by the custodian of the fund.  The NAV is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus its liabilities, divided by the number of units outstanding.

The following tables present a reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level III) as of June 30, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands):

 
Annuity
    
 
Contracts
Other
  
Balance – June 30, 2014
$  6,340
$14,689
  
Actual return on plan assets:
      
  Relating to assets still held at reporting date
    2,978
     1,211
  
  Relating to assets sold during the period
           -
            -
  
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
       190
            -
  
Transfers in and/or out of Level III
            -
            -
  
       
Balance – June 30, 2015
$  9,508
$ 15,900
 
  
 
Annuity
    
 
Contracts
Real Estate
Other
Balance – June 30, 2013
$  5,819
$  3,012
$13,153
Actual return on plan assets:
      
  Relating to assets still held at reporting date
       433
           -
     1,536
  Relating to assets sold during the period
           -
       257
            -
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
         88
   (3,269)
            -
Transfers in and/or out of Level III
            -
            -
            -
       
Balance – June 30, 2014
$  6,340
$          -
$ 14,689
 

Cash Flows

Contributions

The Company expects to contribute $2,240,000 to its defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2016.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in thousands):

   
Other Postretirement Benefits
 
Pension
Gross
Part D
Net Benefit
 
Benefits
Benefits
Reimbursement
Payments
  2016
$10,446
$2,379
$ -
$2,379
  2017
    9,927
  2,349
-
  2,349
  2018
  10,913
  1,844
-
  1,844
  2019
    9,756
  1,734
-
  1,734
  2020
    9,231
  1,584
-
  1,584
 Years 2021- 2025
  40,355
  6,157
-
  6,157

The Company sponsors defined contribution plans covering substantially all domestic employees and certain foreign employees.  These plans provide for employer contributions based primarily on employee participation.  The total expense under the plans was $2,526,000, $2,218,000 and $2,074,000 in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

N.  INCOME TAXES

United States and foreign earnings before income taxes and minority interest were as follows (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
2013
       
United States
$ 5,614
$1,107
$3,935
Foreign
 10,286
  6,989
  5,302
       
 
$15,900
$8,096
$9,237

The provision (benefit) for income taxes is comprised of the following (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
2013
Currently payable:
      
       Federal
$1,607
$  651
$1,745
       State
     518
   104
  (234)
       Foreign
  2,832
2,837
  2,788
       
 
  4,957
 3,592
  4,299
     Deferred:
      
       Federal
     408
 1,309
  1,122
       State
         5
    (95)
     439
       Foreign
  (855)
  (580)
  (874)
       
 
  (442)
     634
    687
 
$4,515
$4,226
$4,986

The components of the net deferred tax asset as of June 30 are summarized in the table below (in thousands).

 
2015
2014
Deferred tax assets:
    
Retirement plans and employee benefits
 $15,157
 $13,692
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
            -
        706
Federal tax credits
            -
        160
State net operating loss and other state credit carryforwards
        369
        348
Inventory
     1,789
     1,672
Reserves
     2,587
     2,578
Foreign NOL carryforwards
     3,539
     6,090
Accruals
        584
        681
Other assets
        568
       (54)
     
 
    24,593
   25,873
Deferred tax liabilities:
    
Property, plant and equipment
      7,221
     8,650
Intangibles
      4,778
     5,528
Other liabilities
         451
        711
     
 
    12,450
   14,889
     
Valuation Allowance
    (3,577)
   (5,593)
     
Total net deferred tax assets
    $ 8,566
   $ 5,391

Note: $82,000 and $166,000 of this net deferred tax position is included in Accrued Liabilities at June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.  Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the tax provision in the period of change.  In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset.  During fiscal 2015, the Company reported operating income in certain foreign jurisdictions where the loss carryforward period is unlimited. The Company has evaluated the likelihood of whether the net deferred tax assets related to these jurisdictions would be realized and concluded that based primarily upon the uncertainty to achieve levels of sustained improvement and uncertain exchange rates in these jurisdictions, (a) it is more likely than not that $3,577,000 of deferred tax assets would not be realized; and that (b) a full valuation allowance on the balance of deferred tax assets relating to these jurisdictions continues to be necessary.  The company recorded a net decrease in valuation allowance of $2,016,000 in fiscal 2015 due to lower cumulative operating losses in these jurisdictions.  Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize the remaining deferred tax assets.

Following is a reconciliation of the applicable U.S. federal income taxes to the actual income taxes reflected in the statements of operations (in thousands):

 
2015
2014
2013
       
   U.S. federal income tax at 35%
 $5,491
 $2,754
 $3,104
   Increases (reductions) in tax resulting from:
      
     Foreign tax items
      362
    (291)
        88
     State taxes
        32
       228
      296
     Valuation allowance
 (1,121)
    1,551
   1,216
     Change in prior year estimate
      157
       139
      309
     Research and development tax credits
    (337)
    (267)
    (526)
     Section 199 deduction
      (96)
    (109)
      (84)
     Unrecognized tax benefits
          5
      183
      539
     Other, net
        22
        38
        44
 
 $4,515
 $4,226
 $4,986

The Company has not provided additional U.S. income taxes on cumulative earnings of consolidated foreign subsidiaries that are considered to be reinvested indefinitely.  The Company reaffirms its position that these earnings remain permanently invested, and has no plans to repatriate funds to the U.S. for the foreseeable future.  These earnings relate to ongoing operations and were approximately $3,045,000 at June 30, 2015.  Such earnings could become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these foreign subsidiaries or upon dividend repatriation.  It is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized withholding taxes and deferred tax liability on such earnings.  The Company’s intent is for such earnings to be reinvested by the subsidiaries or to be repatriated only when it would be tax effective through the utilization of foreign tax credits.

Annually, we file income tax returns in various taxing jurisdictions inside and outside the United States.  In general, the tax years that remain subject to examination are 2011 through 2015 for our major operations in Italy, Belgium and Japan.  The tax years open to examination in the U.S. are for years subsequent to fiscal 2012.  The Company has approximately $810,000 of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2015, which, if recognized would impact the effective tax rate.  During the fiscal year the amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased primarily due to settlements with various taxing authorities.  During the next twelve months, the Company does not anticipate any


significant changes in unrecognized tax benefits.  The Company’s policy is to accrue interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

Below is a reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2015
June 30, 2014
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year
$ 1,603
$ 1,556
Additions based on tax positions related to the prior year
-
  7
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
      184
        173
Reductions based on tax positions related to the prior year
          (3)
                 -
Subtractions due to statutes closing
         (60)
                (1)
Settlements with Taxing Authorities
       (914)
        (132)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year
           $ 810
      $1,603

Substantially all of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 3015, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.  As of June 30, 2015 and 2014, the amounts accrued for interest and penalties totaled $62,000 and $309,000, respectively, and are not included in the reconciliation above.

O.  CONTINGENCIES

The Company is involved in litigation of which the ultimate outcome and liability to the Company, if any, are not presently determinable.  Management believes that final disposition of such litigation will not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows, either individually or in the aggregate.

P.  RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company committed to a restructuring plan to reduce costs and improve efficiencies at its North American manufacturing operations.  This restructuring resulted in a reduction of 79 people through a combination of early retirement and reduction in force.  The restructuring was meant to be a proactive measure to offset the impact low oil and gas prices had on the demand from its customers.  The Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $3,282,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, upon announcement of the intended restructuring action.  During fiscal 2015, the Company made no cash payments, resulting in an accrual balance of $3,282,000 at June 30, 2015.

During fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $961,000 representing the incremental cost above the minimum legal indemnity for a targeted workforce reduction at its Belgian operation, following finalization of negotiations with the local labor unions.  The minimum legal indemnity of $548,000 was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, upon announcement of the intended restructuring action.  During fiscal 2014, the Company made cash payments of $857,000, resulting in an accrual balance at June 30, 2014 of $785,000.  The Company made additional payments of $156,000 during fiscal 2015, resulting in a June 30, 2015 balance of $494,000 after a foreign exchange impact of $135,000.  This remaining obligation relates to increased pension benefits agreed to as part of the restructuring and is expected to be paid out over the next several years.


TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands)

   
-----------Additions----------
    
 
Balance at
Charged to
    
Balance at
 
Beginning
Costs and
Net
  
End of
Description
of Period
Expenses
Acquired
Deductions(1)
Period
           
2015:
          
           
Allowance for losses on
          
  accounts receivable
$3,637
$   304
$   -
$1,758
$2,183
           
           
           
           
Deferred tax valuation
          
  allowance
$5,593
$  805
$  -
$2,821
$3,577
           
2014:
          
           
Allowance for losses on
          
  accounts receivable
$2,884
$1,169
$   -
$  416
$3,637
           
           
           
           
Deferred tax valuation
          
  allowance
$3,724
$2,140
$  -
$271
$5,593
           
2013:
          
           
Allowance for losses on
          
  accounts receivable
$2,194
$1,385
$   -
$  695
$2,884
           
           
           
           
Deferred tax valuation
          
  allowance
$3,811
$1,112
$  -
$1,199 (2)
$3,724

(1)  Activity primarily represents amounts written-off during the year, along with other adjustments (primarily foreign currency translation adjustments).

(2)  Represents adjustments resulting from foreign tax audits.



 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 


September 14, 2015
TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED
   
 
By: /s/ JOHN H. BATTEN
 
John H. Batten
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 

 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 

September 14, 2015
By: /s/ DAVID B. RAYBURN
 
David B. Rayburn
 
Chairman of the Board
   
September 14, 2015
By: /s/ JOHN H. BATTEN
 
John H. Batten
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
September 14, 2015
By: /s/ JEFFREY S. KNUTSON
 
Jeffrey S. Knutson
 
Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
   
September 14, 2015
By: /s/ DEBBIE A. LANGE
 
Debbie A. Lange
 
Corporate Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)
   
September 14, 2015
Michael Doar, Director
 
Janet P. Giesselman, Director
 
Michael C. Smiley, Director
 
Harold M. Stratton II, Director
 
David R. Zimmer, Director
   
 
By: /s/ JEFFREY S. KNUTSON
 
Jeffrey S. Knutson
 
Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Attorney in Fact)



TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED
10-K for Year Ended June 30, 2015
Exhibit
Description
Included
Herewith
3a)
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Twin Disc, Incorporated (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K dated December 6, 2007). File No. 001-07635.
  
3b)
Restated Bylaws of Twin Disc, Incorporated, as amended through January 19, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K dated December 17, 2013). File No. 001-07635.
  
4a)
Description of Shareholder Rights Plan and Form of Rights Agreement dated as of December 20, 2007 by and between the Company and Mellon Investor Services, LLC, as Rights Agent, with Form of Rights Certificate (Incorporated by reference to Item 3.03 and Exhibit 4 of the Company's Form 8-K dated December 20, 2007). File No. 001-07635.
  
4b)
First Amendment to Rights Agreement, effective as of May 1, 2012, between Twin Disc, Incorporated and Computershare Shareowner Services, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Form 8-K dated May 1, 2012). File No. 001-07635.
 
  
Exhibit 10
Material Contracts
Included
Herewith
a)
Director Tenure and Retirement Policy (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10a of the Company’s Form 10-K/A filed September 19, 2011 for the year ended June 30, 2011). File No. 001-07635.
  
b)
The 2004 Stock Incentive Plan as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on October 20, 2006). File No. 001-07635.
  
c)
The 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007). File No. 001-07635.
  
d)
The Amended and Restated Twin Disc, Incorporated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015). File No. 001-07635.
  
e)
The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on October 15, 2010). File No. 001-07635.
  
f)
Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on July 25, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 31, 2013). File No. 001-07635.
  
g)
Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement for award of performance stock units on July 25, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 31, 2013). File No. 001-07635.
  
h)
Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on July 25, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 31, 2013). File No. 001-07635.
  
i)
Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on July 30, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2014). File No. 001-07635.
 
 
  
j)
Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement for award of performance stock units on July 30, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2014). File No. 001-07635.
  
k)
Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on July 30, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2014). File No. 001-07635.
  
l)
Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on July 31, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015). File No. 001-07635.
  
m)
Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on July 31, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015). File No. 001-07635.
  
n)
Twin Disc, Incorporated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated as of July 29, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 4, 2010). File No. 001-07635.
  
o)
Forms of Change in Control Severance Agreements (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2014). File No. 001-07635.
  
p)
Form of Indemnity Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 2, 2005). File No. 001-07635.
  
q)
Credit Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated, Twin Disc International, S.A., and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated June 30, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2014).  File No. 001-07635.
  
r)
Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated, Prudential Investment Management, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Life Insurance Company, Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, Inc., Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, dated June 30, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2014).  File No. 001-07635.
  
s)
August 3, 2015 Amendment to Credit Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated, Twin Disc International, S.A., and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated June 30, 2014 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015).  File No. 001-07635.
  
t)
August 3, 2015 Amendment to Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated, Prudential Investment Management, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Life Insurance Company, Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, Inc., Prudential Annuities Life Assurance Corporation, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015).  File No. 001-07635.
  
     
Exhibit
Description
Included
Herewith
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
X
23
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
X
24
Power of Attorney
X
31a
Certification
X
31b
Certification
X
32a
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
X
32b
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
X