EX-99.1 2 d256693dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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      Interim Report

        for the period ended September 30, 2016

       Third Quarter 2016


CONTENTS

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AUDITOR

  

INTRODUCTION

     2   

INTERIM REPORT ON OPERATIONS

     4   

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     4   

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION BY ACTIVITY

     19   

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     20   

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

     23   

2016 U.S. GAAP OUTLOOK

     24   

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

     25   

Consolidated Income Statement

     26   

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

     27   

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

     28   

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

     30   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

     31   

Notes

    
32
  

 

 

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CNH Industrial N.V.

Corporate Seat: Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Principal Office: 25 St. James’s Street, London, SW1A 1HA, United Kingdom

Share Capital: 18,373,838.87 (as of September 30, 2016)

Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce: reg. no. 56532474


BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND

AUDITOR

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Chairman

Sergio Marchionne

 

Chief Executive Officer

Richard J. Tobin

 

Directors (*)

Jacqueline A. Tammenoms Bakker (2)

Mina Gerowin (2)

Suzanne Heywood (2) (3) (**)

Léo W. Houle (3) (2) (***)

Peter Kalantzis (1) (3)

John Lanaway (1)

Silke C. Scheiber (1) (**)

Guido Tabellini (3) (**)

Jacques Theurillat (1)

  

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR

Ernst & Young Accountants LLP

 

(1)

Member of the Audit Committee

(2)

Member of the Governance and Sustainability Committee

(3)

Member of the Compensation Committee

 

(*)

Mr John Elkann and Ms Maria Patrizia Grieco Members of the Board until April 15, 2016

 

Ms Suzanne Heywood and Ms Silke C. Scheiber Members of the Board since April 15, 2016

(**)

Member of each relevant Committee since April 29, 2016

(***)

Senior Non-Executive Director and Member of the Governance and Sustainability Committee since April 29, 2016

Disclaimer

All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this filing, including statements regarding our competitive strengths; business strategy; future financial position or operating results; budgets; projections with respect to revenue, income, earnings (or loss) per share, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure or other financial items; costs; and plans and objectives of management regarding operations and products, are forward-looking statements. These statements may include terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “could”, “should”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “outlook”, “continue”, “remain”, “on track”, “design”, “target”, “objective”, “goal”, “forecast”, “projection”, “prospects”, “plan”, or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside our control and are difficult to predict. If any of these risks and uncertainties materialize or other assumptions underlying any of the forward-looking statements prove to be incorrect, the actual results or developments may differ materially from any future results or developments expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.

Factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, among others: the many interrelated factors that affect consumer confidence and worldwide demand for capital goods and capital goods-related products; general economic conditions in each of our markets; changes in government policies regarding banking, monetary and fiscal policies; legislation, particularly relating to capital goods-related issues such as agriculture, the environment, debt relief and subsidy program policies, trade and commerce and infrastructure development; government policies on international trade and investment, including sanctions, import quotas, capital controls and tariffs; actions of competitors in the various industries in which we compete; development and use of new technologies and technological difficulties; the interpretation of, or adoption of new, compliance requirements with respect to engine emissions, safety or other aspects of our products; production difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints and excess inventory levels; labor relations; interest rates and currency exchange rates; inflation and deflation; energy prices; prices for agricultural commodities; housing starts and other construction activity; our ability to obtain financing or to refinance existing debt; a decline in the price of used vehicles; the resolution of pending litigation and investigations on a wide range of topics, including dealer and supplier litigation, follow-on private litigation in various jurisdictions after the recently settled EU antitrust investigation announced on July 19, 2016, intellectual property rights disputes, product warranty and defective product claims, and emissions and/or fuel economy regulatory and contractual issues; the evolution of our contractual relations with Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo (S.H.I.) Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.; our pension plans and other post-employment obligations; political and civil unrest; volatility and deterioration of capital and financial markets, including further deterioration of the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, possible effects of Brexit, political evolutions in Turkey, terror attacks in Europe and elsewhere, and other similar risks and uncertainties and our success in managing the risks involved in the foregoing. Further information concerning factors, risks, and uncertainties that could materially affect CNH Industrial’s financial results is included in CNH Industrial N.V.’s EU Annual Report at December 31, 2015, prepared in accordance with EU-IFRS, the Semi-Annual Report for the period ended on June 30, 2016 prepared in accordance with EU-IFRS, in its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company’s subsequently filed reports on Form 6-K. Investors should refer to and consider the incorporated information on risks, factors, and uncertainties in addition to the information presented here.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Furthermore, in light of ongoing difficult macroeconomic conditions, both globally and in the industries in which we operate, it is particularly difficult to forecast our results and any estimates or forecasts of particular periods that we provide are uncertain. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We can give no assurance that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Our outlook is based upon assumptions, which are sometimes based upon estimates and data received from third parties. Such estimates and data are often revised. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly our outlook or forward-looking statements.

Further information concerning CNH Industrial and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect CNH Industrial’s financial results, is included in CNH Industrial’s reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (“AFM”) and Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (“CONSOB”).

All future written and oral forward-looking statements by CNH Industrial or persons acting on the behalf of CNH Industrial are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained herein or referred to above.


INTRODUCTION

CNH Industrial N.V. (the “Company” and collectively with its subsidiaries, “CNH Industrial” or the “CNH Industrial Group” or the “Group”) is the company formed by the business combination transaction, completed on September 29, 2013, between Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (“Fiat Industrial”) and its majority owned subsidiary CNH Global N.V. (“CNH Global”). CNH Industrial N.V. is incorporated in, and under the laws of, The Netherlands. CNH Industrial N.V. has its corporate seat in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and its principal office in London, England, United Kingdom. Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, as used in this Interim Report, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to CNH Industrial N.V. together with its consolidated subsidiaries.

CNH Industrial reports quarterly and annual consolidated financial results in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and investor presentation purposes, and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”) and adopted by the European Union (“EU-IFRS”), for European listing proposes and for Dutch law requirements. The reconciliation from EU-IFRS figures to U.S. GAAP is presented, on a voluntary basis, in the Interim Report on Operations in the section “Results of Operations”, and in the Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial information included in this Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with EU-IFRS. This Interim Report is prepared using the U.S. dollar as the presentation currency, and with segment reporting based on the following five operating segments:

 

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Agricultural Equipment designs, manufactures and distributes a full line of farm machinery and implements, including two-wheel and four-wheel drive tractors, crawler tractors (Quadtrac®), combines, cotton pickers, grape and sugar cane harvesters, hay and forage equipment, planting and seeding equipment, soil preparation and cultivation implements, and material handling equipment. Agricultural equipment is sold under the New Holland Agriculture and Case IH Agriculture brands, as well as the Steyr brand in Europe and the Miller brand, primarily in North America.

 

  n  

Construction Equipment designs, manufactures and distributes a full line of construction equipment including excavators, crawler dozers, graders, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and telehandlers. Construction equipment is sold under the New Holland Construction and Case Construction Equipment brands.

 

  n  

Commercial Vehicles designs, produces and sells a full range of light, medium, and heavy vehicles for the transportation and distribution of goods under the Iveco brand, commuter buses and touring coaches under the Iveco Bus (previously Iveco Irisbus) and Heuliez Bus brands, quarry and mining equipment under the Iveco Astra brand, firefighting vehicles under the Magirus brand, and vehicles for civil defense and peace-keeping missions under the Iveco Defence Vehicles brand.

 

  n  

Powertrain designs, manufactures, and offers a range of propulsion and transmission systems and axles for on- and off-road engine applications, as well as engines for marine application and power generation under the FPT Industrial brand.

 

  n  

Financial Services offers a range of financial services to dealers and customers. Financial Services provides and administers retail financing to customers for the purchase or lease of new and used industrial equipment or vehicles and other equipment sold by CNH Industrial dealers. In addition, Financial Services provides wholesale financing to CNH Industrial dealers. Wholesale financing consists primarily of floor plan financing and allows the dealers to purchase and maintain a representative inventory of products.

Certain financial information in this report has been presented by geographic area. The Group’s geographic regions are: NAFTA, EMEA, LATAM and APAC. The geographic designations have the following meanings:

 

  n  

NAFTA: United States, Canada and Mexico;

 

  n  

EMEA: member countries of the European Union, member countries of the European Free Trade Association (“EFTA”), Ukraine, Balkans, African continent and the Middle East (excluding Turkey);

 

  n  

LATAM: Central and South America, and the Caribbean Islands; and

 

  n  

APAC: Continental Asia (including Turkey and Russia), Oceania and member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”) (excluding Ukraine).

This Interim Report is unaudited.

 

 Introduction     2


Alternative performance measures (or “Non-GAAP financial measures”)

We monitor our operations through the use of several non-GAAP financial measures. Our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful and relevant information regarding our results and allow management and investors to assess CNH Industrial’s operating trends, financial performance and financial position. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to identify operational trends, as well as make decisions regarding future spending, resource allocations and other operational decisions as they provide additional transparency with respect to our core operations. These non-GAAP financial measures have no standardized meaning presented in EU-IFRS (or in U.S. GAAP) and are unlikely to be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies due to potential differences between the companies in calculations. As a result, the use of these non-GAAP measures has limitations and should not be considered as substitutes for measures of financial performance and financial position prepared in accordance with EU-IFRS.

Our non-GAAP financial measures are defined as follows:

 

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Trading Profit: is computed starting from net revenues less cost of sales, selling, general and administrative costs, research and development costs, and other operating income and expenses.

 

  n  

Operating Profit under EU-IFRS: is computed starting from Trading Profit plus/minus restructuring costs, other income (expenses) that are unusual in the ordinary course of business (such as gains and losses on the disposal of investments and other unusual items arising from infrequent external events or market conditions).

 

  n  

Operating Profit under U.S. GAAP: Operating Profit under U.S. GAAP is derived from financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Operating Profit of Industrial Activities is defined as net sales less cost of goods sold, selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses. Operating Profit of Financial Services is defined as revenues, less selling, general and administrative expenses, interest expenses and certain other operating expenses.

 

  n  

Net Debt and Net Debt of Industrial Activities (or Net Industrial Debt) under EU-IFRS: Net Debt is defined as debt plus other financial liabilities, net of cash, cash equivalent, current securities and other financial assets. We provide a reconciliation of Net Debt to Total Debt, which is the most directly comparable measure included in our consolidated statement of financial position. Due to different sources of cash flows used for the repayment of the debt between Industrial Activities and Financial Services (by cash from operations for Industrial Activities and by collection of receivables from financing activities for Financial Services), management separately evaluates the cash flow performance of Industrial Activities using Net Debt of Industrial Activities.

 

  n  

Change excl. FX or Constant Currency: we discuss the fluctuations in revenues and certain non-GAAP financial measures on a constant currency basis by applying the prior-year exchange rates to current year’s values expressed in local currency in order to eliminate the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

 

 Introduction     3


INTERIM REPORT ON OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The operations and key financial measures and financial analysis differ significantly for manufacturing and distribution businesses and financial services businesses; therefore, for a better understanding of our operations and financial results, we present the following table providing the consolidated income statements and a breakdown of CNH Industrial results between Industrial Activities and Financial Services. Industrial Activities represent the activities carried out by the four industrial segments Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment, Commercial Vehicles, and Powertrain, as well as Corporate functions. The parent company, CNH Industrial N.V., is included under Industrial Activities as well as subsidiaries that provide centralized treasury services (i.e., raising funding in the market and financing Group subsidiaries). The activities of the treasury subsidiaries do not include the offer of financing to third parties.

Investments held by subsidiaries belonging to one segment in subsidiaries included in the other segment are accounted for under the equity method and are classified in the income statement under result from intersegment investments. Transaction between Industrial Activities and Financial Services have been eliminated to arrive to the consolidated data.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

Consolidated Results of Operations

 

       Three Months Ended September 30, 2016        Three Months Ended September 30,  2015   
($ million)        Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
     Financial  
Services  
         Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
     Financial 
Services 
 

 

 

Net revenues

     5,836           5,498         462           5,968         5,601         465    

 

 

Cost of sales

     4,824           4,639         309           4,923         4,726         295    

 

 

Selling, general and administrative costs

     515           475         40           537         495         42    

 

 

Research and development costs

     255           255         -           223         223           

 

 

Other income/(expenses)

     (14)           (15)         1           (18)         (17)         (1)    

 

 

TRADING PROFIT/(LOSS)

     228           114         114           267         140         127    

 

 

Gains/(losses) on disposal of investments

     -           -         -           -         -           

 

 

Restructuring costs

     6           6         -           16         16           

 

 

Other unusual income/(expenses)

     (6)           (6)         -           (30)         (30)           

 

 

OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS)

     216           102         114           221         94         127    

 

 

Financial income/(expenses)

     (178)           (178)         -           (296)         (296)           

 

 

Result from investments (1)

     14           8         6           12         7           

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXES

     52           (68)         120           (63)         (195)         132    

 

 

Income taxes

     42           -         42           49         17         32    

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

     10           (68)         78           (112)         (212)         100    

 

 

Result from intersegment investments

     -           78         -           -         100           

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

     10           10         78           (112)         (112)         100    

 

 

 

(1)

Includes income from investments as well as impairment (losses)/reversals on non-intersegment investments accounted for under the equity method.

Net revenues

We recorded net revenues of $5,836 million during the third quarter of 2016, a decline of 2.2% (down 2.5% on a constant currency basis) compared to the third quarter of 2015. Net revenues of Industrial Activities were $5,498 million in the third quarter of 2016, a 1.8% decrease (down 2.1% on a constant currency basis) compared to the third quarter of 2015. Net revenues of Industrial Activities increased in Powertrain, partially offsetting the declines in Agricultural Equipment and Commercial Vehicles. Construction Equipment’s net revenues were substantially flat.

 

 Interim Report on Operations     4


Cost of sales

Cost of sales were $4,824 million during the third quarter of 2016 compared with $4,923 million during the third quarter of 2015. The decrease of 2.0% was driven by the decline in revenues and cost reduction actions. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of sales was 82.7% and 82.5% in the third quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative costs

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) costs amounted to $515 million during the third quarter of 2016 (8.8% of net revenues), down 4.1% compared to $537 million recorded in the comparable period of 2015 (9.0% of net revenues). The decrease was primarily attributable to cost containment actions.

Research and development costs

In the three months ended September 30, 2016, research and development (“R&D”) costs were $255 million ($223 million in the third quarter of 2015) and included all the research and development costs not recognized as assets amounting to $138 million ($112 million in the third quarter of 2015) and the amortization of capitalized development costs of $117 million ($111 million in the third quarter of 2015). During the period CNH Industrial capitalized new development costs of $80 million ($104 million in the third quarter of 2015).

Other income/(expenses)

Other expenses were $14 million for the third quarter of 2016 ($18 million in the third quarter of 2015).

Restructuring costs

Restructuring costs for the third quarter of 2016 were $6 million compared to $16 million for the third quarter of 2015. The cost in the third quarter of 2016 was primarily attributable to actions in Commercial Vehicles as part of the efficiency program launched in 2014. The cost in the third quarter of 2015 was mainly the result of actions in Commercial Vehicles and Agricultural Equipment.

Other unusual income/(expenses)

Other unusual expenses were $6 million for the quarter, a decrease of $24 million compared to the third quarter of 2015.

Financial income/(expenses)

Net financial expenses were $178 million during the third quarter of 2016, a decrease of $118 million from $296 million in the third quarter of 2015. In the third quarter of 2016, this item includes a charge of $38 million related to the repurchase of $450 million in principal amount of the Case New Holland Industrial Inc. 7.875% Notes due 2017. In the third quarter of 2015, this item included a pre-tax charge of $150 million primarily due to the re-measurement of the net monetary assets of the Venezuelan subsidiary denominated in bolivar fuerte. Excluding such exceptional charges in both periods, net financial expenses were substantially in line with the third quarter of 2015.

Result from investments

Result from investments was a net gain of $14 million and $12 million for the third quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Income taxes

 

       Three Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)    2016      2015   

 

 

Profit before taxes

     52         (63)    

 

 

Income taxes

     42         49    

 

 

Effective tax rate

     80.8%         (77.8)%    

 

 

Income taxes totaled $42 million in the third quarter of 2016 ($49 million in the third quarter of 2015). The effective tax rate was 80.8% in the third quarter of 2016, and was impacted by the inability to record deferred tax assets on losses in certain jurisdictions. The effective tax rate of (77.8)% in the third quarter of 2015 was also impacted by the exceptional pre-tax charge relating to the re-measurement of the Venezuelan operations. Excluding the impact of such exceptional charge, for which no corresponding tax benefit has been booked, and the impact deriving from the inability to record deferred tax assets on losses in certain jurisdictions, the effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2015 was 28%.

Profit/(loss) for the period

Net profit was $10 million in the third quarter of 2016 compared to a net loss of $112 million in the third quarter of 2015.

 

 Interim Report on Operations     5


Reconciliation between Trading profit under EU-IFRS and Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

 

                 Three Months Ended September 30, 2016  
($ million)                Industrial
Activities
     Financial
Services
     Eliminations      Consolidated  

 

 

Trading profit under EU-IFRS

     114         114         -         228   

 

 

Development costs

     37         -         -         37   

 

 

Reclassification of interest compensation to Financial Services

     84         -         (84)         -   

 

 

Other adjustments and reclassifications, net

     13         -         -         13   

 

 

Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

     248         114         (84)         278   

 

 
     Three Months Ended September 30, 2015  
($ million)    Industrial
Activities
     Financial
Services
     Eliminations      Consolidated  

 

 

Trading profit under EU-IFRS

     140         127         -         267   

 

 

Development costs

     7         -         -         7   

 

 

Reclassification of interest compensation to Financial Services

     83         -         (83)         -   

 

 

Other adjustments and reclassifications, net

     15         1         (2)         14   

 

 

Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

     245         128         (85)         288   

 

 

 

 Interim Report on Operations     6


Industrial Activities Performance

The following tables show net revenues and trading profit broken down by segment. We have also included a discussion of our results by Industrial Activities and each of our business segments.

Net revenues:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
($ million)                    2016    2015    % change   

% change  

excl. FX  

 

Agricultural Equipment    2,359    2,431    -3.0    -3.4  

 

Construction Equipment    595    591    0.7    0.5  

 

Commercial Vehicles    2,150    2,238    -3.9    -4.2  

 

Powertrain    851    803    6.0    5.8  

 

Eliminations and Other    (457)    (462)    n.m.    n.m.  

 

Total Net revenues of Industrial Activities    5,498    5,601    -1.8    -2.1  

 

Financial Services    462    465    -0.6    -2.2  

 

Eliminations and Other    (124)    (98)    n.m.    n.m.  

 

Total Net revenues    5,836    5,968    -2.2    -2.5  

 

n.m. - not meaningful.

Trading profit/(loss):

 

         Three Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)                    2016      2015      Change    

 

 

Agricultural Equipment

     75         66         9     

 

 

Construction Equipment

     (17)         23         -40     

 

 

Commercial Vehicles

     37         45         -8     

 

 

Powertrain

     45         27         18     

 

 

Eliminations and Other

     (26)         (21)         -5     

 

 

Total Trading profit of Industrial Activities

     114         140         -26     

 

 

Financial Services

     114         127         -13     

 

 

Eliminations and Other

     -         -         -     

 

 

Total Trading profit

     228         267         -39     

 

 

Trading margin (%)

     3.9         4.5      

 

 

Net revenues of Industrial Activities were $5,498 million during the third quarter of 2016, a 1.8% decrease (down 2.1% on a constant currency basis) compared to the third quarter of 2015. Net revenues increased for Powertrain, partially offsetting the declines in Agricultural Equipment and Commercial Vehicles. Construction Equipment’s net revenues were substantially flat.

Trading profit of Industrial Activities was $114 million in the third quarter of 2016, a $26 million decrease compared to the third quarter of 2015, with a trading margin of 2.1%, down 0.4 percentage points (“p.p.”) compared to the third quarter of 2015. Trading profit of Industrial Activities was primarily impacted by a $40 million decrease for Construction Equipment and an $8 million decrease for Commercial Vehicles, partially offset by an $18 million increase for Powertrain and a $9 million increase for Agricultural Equipment.

 

 Interim Report on Operations     7


Agricultural Equipment

Net revenues

The following table shows Agricultural Equipment net revenues broken down by geographic region for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015:

Agricultural Equipment Net revenues – by geographic region:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,   
($ million)            2016          2015          % Change   

 

 

NAFTA

     888         951         -6.6    

 

 

EMEA

     727         808         -10.0    

 

 

LATAM

     350         274         27.7    

 

 

APAC

     394         398         -1.0    

 

 

Total

     2,359         2,431         -3.0    

 

 

Net revenues of Agricultural Equipment were $2,359 million for the third quarter of 2016, a decline of 3.0% (down 3.4% on a constant currency basis) compared to the third quarter of 2015. The decrease was primarily the result of unfavorable industry volume and product mix in the row crop sector in NAFTA, and unfavorable industry volume in the small grain sector in EMEA. Net revenues in specialty tractors in EMEA remain strong. Net revenues increased in LATAM due to market improvements in Brazil and Argentina, and slightly decreased in APAC due to lower market demand in China, while Australia continues to improve.

In our key product segments within NAFTA, the over 140 horsepower (“hp”) tractor segment was down 27%, while demand for combines was down 22%. Demand for smaller, under 140 hp, tractors in NAFTA was up 2%. In LATAM, tractor and combine markets increased 9% and 15%, respectively. EMEA markets were down 1% for tractors but up 2% for combines. APAC markets increased 8% for tractors and decreased 1% for combines.

In the third quarter of 2016, Agricultural Equipment’s worldwide unit production was 1% below retail sales. Production of NAFTA row crop related products, including the over 140 hp tractors, combines and other major crop production equipment, decreased 8% compared to the third quarter of 2015.

Trading profit

Agricultural Equipment’s trading profit was $75 million for the third quarter of 2016 compared to $66 million for the third quarter of 2015, with a trading margin of 3.2% (2.7% in the third quarter of 2015). The increase was primarily due to net price realization and lower material costs, partially offset by unfavorable volume, including fixed cost absorption, and unfavorable product mix in NAFTA and EMEA.

Construction Equipment

Net revenues

The following table shows Construction Equipment net revenues broken down by geographic region for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015:

 

 Interim Report on Operations     8


Construction Equipment Net revenues – by geographic region:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)   

 

        2016

           2015            % change    

 

 

NAFTA

     316         324         -2.5     

 

 

EMEA

     128         131         -2.3     

 

 

LATAM

     77         80         -3.8     

 

 

APAC

     74         56         32.1     

 

 

Total

     595         591         0.7     

 

 

Net revenues of Construction Equipment were $595 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 0.7% (up 0.5% on a constant currency basis) compared to the third quarter of 2015, driven by favorable volume in APAC partially offset by lower sales in NAFTA.

In the third quarter of 2016, Construction Equipment’s worldwide heavy and light industry sales were down 5% and 1%, respectively, compared to the third quarter of 2015. Industry light equipment sales were roughly flat in NAFTA, APAC and EMEA, and down in LATAM. Industry heavy equipment sales decreased in all regions except APAC.

Construction Equipment’s worldwide production levels were 11% above retail sales in the quarter, driven by a seasonal increase in preparation for production declines in the fourth quarter of 2016 and robust demand in APAC.

Trading profit/(loss)

Construction Equipment reported a trading loss of $17 million for the third quarter of 2016 compared to a trading profit of $23 million for the third quarter of 2015. Trading margin decreased 6.8 p.p. to (2.9)% (3.9% in the third quarter of 2015) as a result of unfavorable market mix and product mix and negative price realization primarily in NAFTA, partially mitigated by cost containment actions.

Commercial Vehicles

Net revenues

The following table shows Commercial Vehicles net revenues broken down by geographic region for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015:

Commercial Vehicles Net revenues – by geographic region:

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)   

 

2016

     2015      % change    

 

 

NAFTA

     8         -         n.m.     

 

 

EMEA

     1,782         1,809         -1.5     

 

 

LATAM

     189         258         -26.7     

 

 

APAC

     171         171         -     

 

 

Total

     2,150         2,238         -3.9     

 

 

n.m. - not meaningful.

Commercial Vehicles’ net revenues were $2,150 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016, a decline of 3.9% (down 4.2% on a constant currency basis) compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015, primarily as a result of lower volume in all ranges in LATAM mainly due to continuing deterioration of market conditions in Brazil and the Euro V pre-buy impact in the Argentinian market in the second half of 2015. Net revenues were flat in EMEA as a volume increase in trucks was offset by decreases in buses and specialty vehicles.

 

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During the third quarter of 2016, the European truck market (GVW ³3.5 tons) was up 9% compared to the third quarter of 2015. The light vehicle market (GVW 3.5-6.0 tons) increased 12%, the medium vehicle market (GVW 6.1-15.9 tons) increased 4%, and the heavy vehicle market (GVW ³16.0 tons) increased 6%. In LATAM, new truck registrations (GVW ³3.5 tons) declined 28% compared to the third quarter of 2015, primarily impacted by a decrease of 27% in Brazil, 27% in Argentina, and 76% in Venezuela. In APAC, registrations declined 3%.

In the third quarter of 2016, our market share in the European truck market (GVW ³3.5 tons) was 12.5%, up 1.1 p.p. compared to the third quarter of 2015. Our market share in LATAM was 11.5%, down 0.3 p.p. compared to the third quarter of 2015.

Commercial Vehicles delivered approximately 32,300 vehicles (including buses and specialty vehicles) in the quarter, representing a 4% decrease compared to the third quarter of 2015. Volumes were higher in the light segment, up 11%, while volumes in the medium and heavy segments were down 19% and 17%, respectively. Commercial Vehicles’ deliveries increased 2% in EMEA, but decreased in LATAM and APAC by 37% and 7%, respectively.

Commercial Vehicles’ third quarter ratio of orders received to units shipped and billed, or book-to-bill ratio, was 0.85, a decrease of 6% compared to the third quarter of 2015. In 2016, truck order intake in Europe decreased 3% compared to the third quarter of 2015, with an 11% decrease in light trucks, a 1% decrease in medium trucks, and an 18% increase in heavy trucks.

Trading profit

Commercial Vehicles reported trading profit of $37 million for the third quarter of 2016 ($45 million in the third quarter of 2015), with a trading margin of 1.7% (down 0.3 p.p. compared to the third quarter of 2015). The decrease was due to lower volume in the specialty vehicle business and higher R&D costs, partially offset by positive pricing and manufacturing efficiencies in EMEA trucks and buses. In LATAM, market conditions remained challenging primarily in Brazil. In APAC, trading profit improved mainly as a result of positive pricing.

Powertrain

Net revenues

Powertrain’s net revenues were $851 million for the third quarter of 2016, an increase of 6.0% (up 5.8% on a constant currency basis) compared to the third quarter of 2015 due to higher volumes primarily in on-road engine applications. Sales to external customers accounted for 48% of total net sales compared to 44% in the third quarter of 2015.

During the third quarter of 2016, Powertrain sold approximately 126,800 engines, an increase of 13% compared to the third quarter of 2015. In terms of major customers, 28% of engine units were supplied to Commercial Vehicles, 11% to Agricultural Equipment, 3% to Construction Equipment and the remaining 58% to external customers. Additionally, Powertrain delivered approximately 17,400 transmissions and 40,200 axles, an increase of 19% and a decrease of 8%, respectively, compared to the third quarter of 2015.

Trading profit

During the third quarter of 2016, Powertrain’s trading profit was $45 million, up $18 million compared to the third quarter of 2015 primarily due to favorable volume and industrial efficiencies. Trading margin increased 1.9 p.p. to 5.3%.

Financial Services Performance

Net revenues

Financial Services reported net revenues of $462 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, flat compared to the third quarter of 2015 (down 2.2% on a constant currency basis) due to a lower average portfolio and reduced interest spreads, offset by the positive impact of currency translation.

 

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Net income

Net income of Financial Services was $78 million for the third quarter of 2016, a decrease of $22 million compared to the third quarter of 2015, primarily due to a lower average portfolio and the reduction in interest spreads.

Retail loan originations (including unconsolidated joint ventures) in the quarter were $2.2 billion, flat compared to the third quarter of 2015. The managed portfolio (including unconsolidated joint ventures) of $24.8 billion as of September 30, 2016 (of which retail was 65% and wholesale 35%) was up $0.3 billion compared to September 30, 2015 (down $0.2 billion on a constant currency basis).

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

Consolidated Results of Operations

 

       Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016          Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015     
($ million)        Consolidated     

 

Industrial
Activities

     Financial
Services
         Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
     Financial 
Services 
 

 

 

Net revenues

     18,197         17,134         1,412         19,095         17,980         1,450    

 

 

Cost of sales

     14,966         14,387         928         15,740         15,148         927    

 

 

Selling, general and administrative costs

     1,588         1,466         122         1,666         1,540         126    

 

 

Research and development costs

     725         725         -         638         638           

 

 

Other income/(expenses)

     (52)         (49)         (3)         (60)         (55)         (5)    

 

 

TRADING PROFIT/(LOSS)

     866         507         359         991         599         392    

 

 

Gains/(losses) on disposal of investments

     -         -         -         -         -           

 

 

Restructuring costs

     31         30         1         48         47           

 

 

Other unusual income/(expenses)

     (560)         (560)         -         (41)         (41)           

 

 

OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS)

     275         (83)         358         902         511         391    

 

 

Financial income/(expenses)

     (483)         (483)         -         (608)         (608)           

 

 

Result from investments (1)

     (5)         (24)         19         38         23         15    

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXES

     (213)         (590)         377         332         (74)         406    

 

 

Income taxes

     184         52         132         237         114         123    

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

     (397)         (642)         245         95         (188)         283    

 

 

Result from intersegment investments

     -         245         -         -         283           

 

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD

     (397)         (397)         245         95         95         283    

 

 

 

(1)

Includes income from investments as well as impairment (losses)/reversals on non-intersegment investments accounted for under the equity method.

Net revenues

We recorded net revenues of $18,197 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a decline of 4.7% (down 3.1% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Net revenues of Industrial Activities were $17,134 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a 4.7% decrease (down 3.2% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Net revenues of Industrial Activities increased in Commercial Vehicles and Powertrain, offsetting a portion of the decline in volumes in the remaining segments.

Cost of sales

Cost of sales were $14,966 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared with $15,740 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease of 4.9% was largely driven by the decline in revenues, supplemented by significant cost reduction actions. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of sales was 82.2% and 82.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative costs

SG&A costs amounted to $1,588 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (8.7% of net revenues), down 4.7% compared to $1,666 million recorded in the comparable period of 2015.

 

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Research and development costs

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016, R&D costs were $725 million ($638 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015) and included all the research and development costs not recognized as assets amounting to $363 million ($311 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015) and the amortization of capitalized development costs of $362 million ($327 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015). During the period CNH Industrial capitalized new development costs of $271 million ($329 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015).

Other income/(expenses)

Other expenses were $52 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, substantially in line with the amount for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Restructuring costs

Restructuring costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were $31 million compared to $48 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The cost in both periods was primarily attributable to actions in Commercial Vehicles and Agricultural Equipment as part of the efficiency program launched in 2014.

Other unusual income/(expenses)

Other unusual expenses were $560 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 ($41 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015). The increase was attributable to an exceptional non-tax deductible charge of 495 million ($551 million), recorded in the first half of 2016, as a result of the European Commission settlement. For additional information, see Note 27 “Commitments and contingencies” to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial income/(expenses)

Net financial expenses were $483 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, including the charge of $38 million related to the repurchase of $450 million in principal amount of Case New Holland Industrial Inc. 7.875% Notes due 2017. In the nine months ended September 30, 2015, net financial expenses were $608 million and included the pre-tax charge of $150 million relating to the re-measurement of the net monetary assets of the Venezuelan subsidiary. For additional information on this re-measurement, see section “Significant accounting policies”, paragraph “Venezuela currency regulations and re-measurement” of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Excluding such exceptional charges in both periods, net financial expenses decreased $13 million in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Result from investments

Result from investments was a net loss of $5 million and a net gain of $38 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease was primarily attributable to a one-time $42 million negative impact incurred in the second quarter of 2016 by the joint venture Naveco Ltd. due to its exit from a line of business.

Income taxes

 

       Nine Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)    2016      2015    

 

 

Profit/(loss) before taxes

     (213)         332     

 

 

Income taxes

     184         237     

 

 

Effective tax rate

     (86.4)         71.4%     

 

 

The effective tax rate was (86.4)% in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Excluding the impact of the exceptional non-tax deductible charge of $551 million incurred in the first half of 2016 for the European Commission settlement, and the impact of the inability to record deferred tax assets on losses in certain jurisdictions, the effective tax rate was 31%. In the nine months ended September 30, 2015 the effective tax rate was 71.4%. Excluding the impact of the exceptional pre-tax charge relating to the re-measurement of the Venezuelan operations, for which no corresponding tax benefit has been booked, and the impact deriving from the inability to record deferred tax assets on losses in certain jurisdictions, the effective tax rate was 37%.

Profit/(loss) for the period

Net loss was $397 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a $492 million decrease compared to net profit of $95 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease was mainly due to the non-tax deductible charge of $551 million resulting from the European Commission settlement.

 

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Reconciliation between Trading profit under EU-IFRS and Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

 

                 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016  
($ million)   

 

            Industrial
Activities

     Financial
Services
     Eliminations      Consolidated  

 

 

Trading profit under EU-IFRS

     507         359         -         866   

 

 

Development costs

     91         -         -         91   

 

 

Reclassification of interest compensation to Financial Services

     245         -         (245)         -   

 

 

Other adjustments and reclassifications, net

     36         4         1         41   

 

 

Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

     879         363         (244)         998   

 

 
     Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015  
($ million)   

 

Industrial
Activities

     Financial
Services
     Eliminations      Consolidated  

 

 

Trading profit under EU-IFRS

     599         392         -         991   

 

 

Development costs

     (2)         -         -         (2)   

 

 

Reclassification of interest compensation to Financial Services

     229         -         (229)         -   

 

 

Other adjustments and reclassifications, net

     43         5         2         50   

 

 

Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

     869         397         (227)         1,039   

 

 

 

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Industrial Activities Performance

The following tables show net revenues and trading profit broken down by segment. We have also included a discussion of our results by Industrial Activities and each of our business segments.

Net revenues:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
($ million)                    2016    2015    % change   

% change  

excl. FX  

 

Agricultural Equipment    7,291    8,043    -9.3    -7.8  

 

Construction Equipment    1,726    1,933    -10.7    -9.4  

 

Commercial Vehicles    6,896    6,860    0.5    2.2  

 

Powertrain    2,760    2,656    3.9    4.5  

 

Eliminations and Other    (1,539)    (1,512)    n.m.    n.m.  

 

Total Net revenues of Industrial Activities    17,134    17,980    -4.7    -3.2  

 

Financial Services    1,412    1,450    -2.6    -0.6  

 

Eliminations and Other    (349)    (335)    n.m.    n.m.  

 

Total Net revenues    18,197    19,095    -4.7    -3.1  

 

n.m. - not meaningful.

Trading profit/(loss):

 

         Nine Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)                    2016      2015      Change    

 

 

Agricultural Equipment

     322         434         -112     

 

 

Construction Equipment

     (26)         38         -64     

 

 

Commercial Vehicles

     130         79         51     

 

 

Powertrain

     155         105         50     

 

 

Eliminations and Other

     (74)         (57)         -17     

 

 

Total Trading profit of Industrial Activities

     507         599         -92     

 

 

Financial Services

     359         392         -33     

 

 

Eliminations and Other

     -         -         -     

 

 

Total Trading profit

     866         991         -125     

 

 

Trading margin (%)

     4.8         5.2      

 

 

Net revenues of Industrial Activities were $17,134 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a decline of 4.7% (down 3.2% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Net revenues increased for Commercial Vehicles and for Powertrain, but decreased for Agricultural Equipment and Construction Equipment.

Trading profit of Industrial Activities was $507 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a $92 million decrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, with a trading margin of 3.0%, down 0.3 p.p. compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Trading profit of Industrial Activities was primarily impacted by a $112 million decrease for Agricultural Equipment and a $64 million decrease for Construction Equipment, partially offset by a $51 million increase for Commercial Vehicles and $50 million increase for Powertrain.

 

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Agricultural Equipment

Net revenues

The following table shows Agricultural Equipment net revenues broken down by geographic region for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015:

Agricultural Equipment Net revenues – by geographic region:

 

           Nine Months Ended September 30,   
($ million)            2016          2015          % Change   

 

 

NAFTA

     2,649         3,267         -18.9    

 

 

EMEA

     2,726         2,831         -3.7    

 

 

LATAM

     855         892         -4.1    

 

 

APAC

     1,061         1,053         0.8    

 

 

Total

     7,291         8,043         -9.3    

 

 

Net revenues of Agricultural Equipment were $7,291 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a decline of 9.3% (down 7.8% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease was primarily the result of unfavorable industry volume and product mix in the row crop sector in NAFTA, and unfavorable industry volume in the small grain sector in EMEA. Net revenues decreased in LATAM, due to a decline in the Brazilian market but increased in APAC, mainly driven by increased volume in Australia.

In our key product segments within NAFTA, the over 140 hp tractor segment was down 28%, while demand for combines was down 20%. Smaller hp tractors in NAFTA had positive demand, with the under 140 hp segment up 3%. In LATAM, tractor and combine markets decreased 16% and 5%, respectively. EMEA markets were down 4% for tractors and 9% for combines. APAC markets increased 4% for tractors and 17% for combines.

Trading profit

Agricultural Equipment’s trading profit was $322 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $434 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, with a trading margin of 4.4% (5.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2015). The decrease was mainly due to lower volume and unfavorable product mix, partially offset by net price realization and cost containment actions, including material cost reductions.

Construction Equipment

Net revenues

The following table shows Construction Equipment net revenues broken down by geographic region for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015:

 

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Construction Equipment Net revenues – by geographic region:

 

           Nine Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)            2016      2015      % change    

 

 

NAFTA

     920         1,072         -14.2     

 

 

EMEA

     382         405         5.7     

 

 

LATAM

     195         268         -27.2     

 

 

APAC

     229         188         21.8     

 

 

Total

     1,726         1,933         -10.7     

 

 

Net revenues of Construction Equipment were $1,726 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a decline of 10.7% (down 9.4% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, due to negative volume and mix primarily in NAFTA and LATAM.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Construction Equipment’s worldwide heavy industry sales were down 6%, while light industry sales were flat compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Decreased overall industry volumes were partially offset by moderate growth in APAC.

Trading profit/(loss)

Construction Equipment reported a trading loss of $26 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to a trading profit of $38 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as a result of lower volumes and negative price realization partially offset by cost containment actions. Trading margin decreased 3.5 p.p. to (1.5)% (2.0% in the nine months ended September 30, 2015).

Commercial Vehicles

Net revenues

The following table shows Commercial Vehicles net revenues broken down by geographic region for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015:

Commercial Vehicles Net revenues – by geographic region:

 

           Nine Months Ended September 30,    
($ million)   

 

        2016

           2015            % change    

 

 

NAFTA

     36         -         n.m.     

 

 

EMEA

     5,868         5,398         8.7     

 

 

LATAM

     499         884         -43.6     

 

 

APAC

     493         578         -14.7     

 

 

Total

     6,896         6,860         0.5     

 

 

n.m. - not meaningful.

Commercial Vehicles’ net revenues were $6,896 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 0.5% (up 2.2% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily as a result of favorable truck volume in EMEA. In LATAM, net revenues decreased due to lower industry volumes in Brazil and Argentina. In APAC, net revenues decreased, mainly due to buses and specialty vehicles.

 

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the European truck market (GVW ³3.5 tons) was up 14% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The light vehicle market (GVW 3.5-6.0 tons) increased 15%, the medium vehicle market (GVW 6.1-15.9 tons) increased 11%, and the heavy vehicle market (GVW ³16.0 tons) increased 14%. In LATAM, new truck registrations (GVW ³3.5 tons) declined 33%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015 with a decrease in all market segments. The light vehicle market decreased 38%, while the medium and heavy vehicle markets decreased 37% and 28%, respectively. In APAC, registrations decreased 5%.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our market share in the European truck market (GVW ³3.5 tons) was 11.6% with a growth of 0.4 p.p. compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Our market share in LATAM was 12.0%, up 0.3 p.p. compared to 2015.

Commercial Vehicles delivered approximately 105,400 vehicles (including buses and specialty vehicles) in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, representing a 7% increase compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Volumes were higher in the light segment, up 17%, while volumes in the medium and heavy segments were down 14% and 1%, respectively. Commercial Vehicles’ deliveries increased 13% in EMEA, but decreased in APAC and LATAM by 5% and 33%, respectively.

Trading profit

Commercial Vehicles reported a trading profit of $130 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (trading margin of 1.9%).This represents a $51 million increase compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015 or a $85 million increase excluding the $34 million trading profit reported in the first half of 2015 from our Venezuelan subsidiary before the currency re-measurement in the second half of 2015. The increase was mainly due to net price realization and manufacturing efficiencies across all regions. In EMEA, the increase was primarily attributable to favorable volume in trucks, positive pricing, and lower production costs. In LATAM, trading profit was negative primarily due to lower industry volumes partially offset by cost containment actions. In APAC, trading profit was positive primarily due to positive pricing and cost containment actions.

Powertrain

Net revenues

Powertrain’s net revenues were $2,760 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of 3.9% (up 4.5% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to higher volumes to third parties. Sales to external customers accounted for 46% of total net sales compared to 44% in the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Powertrain sold approximately 402,500 engines, an increase of 7% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. In terms of major customers, 30% of engines were supplied to Commercial Vehicles, 11% to Agricultural Equipment, 3% to Construction Equipment and the remaining 56% to external customers. Additionally, Powertrain delivered approximately 59,600 transmissions and 146,200 axles, an increase of 16% and 7%, respectively, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Trading profit

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, Powertrain’s trading profit was $155 million, up $50 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, with a trading margin of 5.6% (up 1.6 p.p. compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015). The improvement was mainly due to higher volumes and manufacturing efficiencies.

Financial Services Performance

Net revenues

Financial Services reported net revenues of $1,412 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a decrease of 2.6% (down 0.6% on a constant currency basis) compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily due to the negative impact of currency translation.

 

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Net income

Net income of Financial Services was $245 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a decrease of $38 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to a reduction in interest spreads and the negative impact of currency translation.

Retail loan originations (including unconsolidated joint ventures) were $6.4 billion, down $0.3 billion compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to the decline in Agricultural Equipment sales. The managed portfolio (including unconsolidated joint ventures) of $24.8 billion as of September 30, 2016 (of which retail was 65% and wholesale 35%) was up $0.1 billion compared to December 31, 2015.

 

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION BY ACTIVITY

 

    At September 30, 2016           At December 31, 2015    
 

 

 

     

 

 

 
($ million)           Consolidated     Industrial
Activities
    Financial  
Services  
                Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
    Financial  
Services  
 
 

 

 

     

 

 

 

ASSETS

              

 

 

Intangible assets:

    5,652        5,509        143            5,680         5,535        145     

 

 

  Goodwill

    2,467        2,338        129            2,458         2,330        128     

 

 

  Other intangible assets

    3,185        3,171        14            3,222         3,205        17     

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

    6,466        6,465        1            6,371         6,368        3     

 

 

Investments and other financial assets

    560        2,972        157            601         2,896        136     

 

 

Leased assets

    1,892        12        1,880            1,835         10        1,825     

 

 

Defined benefit plan assets

    7        7        -            6         6        -     

 

 

Deferred tax assets

    1,044        1,109        188            1,256         1,091        165     

 

 

Total Non-current assets

    15,621        16,074        2,369            15,749         15,906        2,274     

 

 

Inventories

    6,778        6,585        193            5,800         5,623        177     

 

 

Trade receivables

    687        658        58            580         555        52     

 

 

Receivables from financing activities

    18,638        1,794        19,762            19,001         2,170        20,024     

 

 

Current taxes receivables

    437        415        45            371         317        61     

 

 

Other current assets

    1,307        1,102        337            1,017         819        361     

 

 

Current financial assets:

    138        134        8            265         255        10     

 

 

  Current securities

    21        19        2            54         50        4     

 

 

  Other financial assets

    117        115        6            211         205        6     

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

    5,873        4,632        1,241            6,311         4,566        1,745     

 

 

Total Current assets

    33,858        15,320        21,644            33,345         14,305        22,430     

 

 

Assets held for sale

    20        11        9            23         14        9     

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

    49,499        31,405        24,022            49,117         30,225        24,713     

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

              

 

 

Equity

    6,802        6,802        2,569            7,217         7,217        2,431     

 

 

Provisions:

    6,154        6,100        54            5,589         5,537        52     

 

 

    Employee benefits

    2,431        2,400        31            2,494         2,464        30     

 

 

    Other provisions

    3,723        3,700        23            3,095         3,073        22     

 

 

Debt:

    26,500        9,059        20,359            26,458         8,427        21,224     

 

 

  Asset-backed financing

    11,905        8        11,898            12,999         17        12,986     

 

 

  Other debt

    14,595        9,051        8,461            13,459         8,410        8,238     

 

 

Other financial liabilities

    211        205        10            69         62        7     

 

 

Trade payables

    5,221        5,110        143            5,342         5,176        197     

 

 

Current taxes payable

    198        124        98            126         67        66     

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

    177        129        301            409         135        274     

 

 

Other current liabilities

    4,236        3,876        488            3,907         3,604        462     

 

 

Liabilities held for sale

    -        -        -            -         -        -     

 

 

Total Liabilities

    42,697        24,603        21,453            41,900         23,008        22,282     

 

 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

    49,499        31,405        24,022            49,117         30,225        24,713     

 

 

 

 Interim Report on Operations     19


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following discussion of liquidity and capital resources principally focuses on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our operations are capital intensive and subject to seasonal variations in financing requirements for dealer receivables and dealer and company inventories. Whenever necessary, funds from operating activities are supplemented from external sources. We expect to have available cash reserves and cash generated from operations and from sources of debt and financing activities that are sufficient to fund our working capital requirements, capital expenditures and debt service at least through the next twelve months.

Cash flow analysis

The following table presents the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities by activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015:

 

               Nine months ended September 30,  
          2016              2015  

($ million)

          Consolidated          
 
Industrial
Activities
  
  
      
 
Financial
Services
  
  
               Consolidated          
 
Industrial
Activities
  
  
      
 
Financial
Services
  
  

  A)

  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT

BEGINNING OF PERIOD

          6,311           4,566           1,745                   6,141           4,123           2,018   

  B)

  

CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                                                                            
    

Profit/(loss) for the period

          (397)           (397)           245                   95           95           283   
     Amortization and depreciation (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments and operating lease)           893           889           4                   841           837           4   
     (Gains)/losses on disposal of non-current assets (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments) and other non-cash items           135           (181)           71                   239           (115)           71   
    

Loss on repurchase of notes

          38           38           -                   -           -           -   
    

Dividends received

          57           299           -                   61           192           4   
    

Change in provisions

          459           460           (1)                   (146)           (146)           -   
    

Change in deferred income taxes

          38           20           18                   47           23           24   
    

Change in items due to buy-back commitments

   (a)      98           58           40                   75           30           45   
    

Change in operating lease items

   (b)      (52)           (3)           (49)                   (316)           2           (318)   
    

Change in working capital

          (1,185)           (1,177)           (8)                   (718)           (933)           215   
    

TOTAL

          84           6           320                   178           (15)           328   

  C)

   CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                                                                             
    

Investments in:

                                                                            
    

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments and operating lease)

          (561)           (560)           (1)                   (704)           (704)           -   
    

Consolidated subsidiaries and other equity investments

          5           (3)           -                   (5)           (88)           -   
     Proceeds from the sale of non-current assets (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments)           8           8           8                   (3)           (3)           41   
     Net change in receivables from financing activities           871           (100)           971                   902           6           896   
    

Change in current securities

          33           31           2                   -           -           -   
    

Other changes

          (145)           552           (697)                   199           1,899           (1,700)   
     TOTAL           211           (72)           283                   389           1,110           (763)   

  D)

   CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                                                                             
     Net change in debt and other financial assets/liabilities           (623)           295           (918)                   (1,268)           (1,661)           393   
    

Capital Increase

          -           -           -                   17           17           42   
    

Dividends paid

          (205)           (205)           (242)                   (294)           (294)           (135)   
    

(Purchase)/sale of treasury shares

          (14)           (14)           -                   -           -           -   
     (Purchase)/sale of ownership interests in subsidiaries           (44)           (44)           -                   -           -           -   
     TOTAL           (886)           32           (1,160)                   (1,545)           (1,938)           300   
    

Translation exchange differences

          153           100           53                   (664)           (471)           (193)   

  E)

   TOTAL CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS           (438)           66           (504)                   (1,642)           (1,314)           (328)   

  F)

   CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD           5,873           4,632           1,241                   4,499           2,809           1,690   

 

 Interim Report on Operations     20


(a)

Cash flows generated by the sale of vehicles under buy-back commitments, net of amounts included in Profit/(loss) for the period, are included under operating activities in a single line item, which includes changes in working capital, capital expenditures, depreciation and impairment losses. This item also includes gains and losses arising from the sales of vehicles transferred under buy-back commitments that occur before the end of the agreement term without repossession of the vehicle.

 

(b)

Cash flows generated during the period by operating lease arrangements are included in operating activities in a single line item which includes capital expenditures, depreciation, impairment losses and changes in inventories.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, consolidated cash and cash equivalents decreased by $438 million. Cash and cash equivalents at Industrial Activities increased by $66 million, while cash and cash equivalents at Financial Services decreased by $504 million.

Industrial Activities generated $6 million of cash flows from operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 ($15 million of cash used in the nine months ended September 30, 2015), as cash generated from operations was substantially offset by working capital absorption.

Industrial Activities used $72 million of cash flows from investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $1,110 million of cash provided in the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase in cash usage was primarily due to a decrease in net cash receipts related to intersegment receivables and payables (included in “Other changes”) and lower capital expenditures.

Industrial Activities generated $32 million of cash flows from financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to an increase in debt, net of repayments and of our annual dividend paid on May 2016.

Financial Services generated $320 million of cash in operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a slight decrease compared to the generation of cash of $328 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Financial Services generated $283 million of cash in investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to a net reduction in receivables from financing activities.

Financial Services used $1,160 million of cash from financing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to repayment of debt.

Debt

As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, our consolidated Debt was as detailed in the table below:

 

     At September 30, 2016          At December 31, 2015  
($ million)    Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
     Financial
Services
          Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
     Financial
Services
 

 

Total Debt

     26,500         9,059         20,359             26,458         8,427         21,224   

We believe that Net debt, defined as debt plus other financial liabilities, net of cash, cash equivalents, current securities and other financial assets (all as recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position) is a useful analytical tool for measuring our effective borrowing requirements. This non-GAAP financial measure should neither be considered as a substitute for, nor superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with EU-IFRS. In addition, this non-GAAP financial measure may not be computed in the same manner as similarly titled measures used by other companies.

 

 Interim Report on Operations     21


The calculation of Net debt as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and the reconciliation of Net debt to Debt, the EU-IFRS financial measure that we believe to be most directly comparable, are shown below:

 

     At September 30, 2016          At December 31, 2015  
($ million)    Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
     Financial
Services
          Consolidated      Industrial
Activities
     Financial
Services
 

Third party debt

     26,500         7,764         18,736             26,458         7,332         19,126   

Intersegment notes payable

     -         1,295         1,623             -         1,095         2,098   

Total Debt(1)

     26,500         9,059         20,359             26,458         8,427         21,224   

Less:

                                                         

    Cash and cash equivalents

     5,873         4,632         1,241             6,311         4,566         1,745   

    Current securities

     21         19         2             54         50         4   

    Intersegment financial receivables

     -         1,623         1,295             -         2,098         1,095   

    Other financial assets(2)

     117         115         6             211         205         6   

    Other financial liabilities(2)

     (211)         (205)         (10)             (69)         (62)         (7)   

Net debt (cash)(3)

     20,700         2,875         17,825             19,951         1,570         18,381   

 

(1)

As a result of the role played by the central treasury, debt for Industrial Activities also includes funding raised by the central treasury on behalf of Financial Services (included under intersegment financial receivables). Intersegment financial receivables for Financial Services, on the other hand, represent loans or advances to Industrial Activities – for receivables sold to Financial Services that do not meet the derecognition requirements – as well as cash deposited temporarily with the central treasury. Total Debt of Industrial Activities includes Intersegment notes payable to Financial Services of $1,295 million and $1,095 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. Total Debt of Financial Services includes Intersegment notes payable to Industrial Activities of $1,623 million and $2,098 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

(2)

Other financial liabilities and other financial assets include, respectively, the negative and positive fair values of derivative financial instruments.

 

(3)

The net intersegment receivable/payable balance owed by Financial Services to Industrial Activities was $328 million and $1,003 million as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

The increase in Net debt at September 30, 2016, compared to December 31, 2015, mainly reflects the expected seasonal increase in working capital and the impact of foreign exchange changes on euro denominated debt.

The following table shows the change in Net debt of Industrial Activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

 

($ million)   

Nine months ended

September 30, 2016

 

Net (debt) of Industrial Activities at beginning of period

     (1,570)   

    Profit/(loss) for the period

     (397)   

    Amortization and depreciation(*)

     889   

    Loss on extinguishment of debt

     38   

Changes in provisions and similar, and items related to assets sold under buy-back commitments,

and assets under operating lease

     653   

    Change in working capital

     (1,177)   

    Investments in property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets (*)

     (560)   

    Change in scope of consolidation and other changes

     (151)   

Net industrial cash flow

     (705)   

    Capital increases and dividends

     (219)   

    Currency translation differences and other

     (381)   

Change in Net debt of Industrial Activities

     (1,305)   

Net (debt) of Industrial Activities at end of period

     (2,875)   

(*) Excludes assets sold under buy-back commitments and assets under operating lease.

As of September 30, 2016, we had approximately $3.0 billion available under our committed lines of credit.

 

 Interim Report on Operations     22


RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Except as discussed below, the Company believes that the risks and uncertainties identified at September 30, 2016 are in line with the main risks and uncertainties to which CNH Industrial N.V. and the Group are exposed and that the Company presented in its Annual Report at December 31, 2015 prepared in accordance with IFRS and filed with the AFM on March 4, 2016, as well as those Risk Factors identified and discussed in Item 3.D of the Company’s annual report for 2015 on Form 20-F (which contains financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) filed with the SEC on March 4, 2016. Those risks and uncertainties should be read in conjunction with this Interim Report for the period ended September 30, 2016, including its Disclaimer, notes and disclosures.

Additional risks not known to the Company, or currently believed not to be material, could later turn out to have a material impact on Company’s businesses, targets, revenues, income, assets, liquidity or capital resources.

The Company’s assessment of risks and uncertainties has changed since publication of the above mentioned annual reports with regard to the following risks.

We may be adversely affected by the U.K. determination to leave the European Union (Brexit)

In a June 23, 2016 referendum, the United Kingdom (“UK”) voted to terminate the UK’s membership in the European Union (“Brexit”). As a result, negotiations are expected to commence in the next several months to determine the future terms of the UK’s relationship with the European Union, including the terms of trade between the UK and the member states of the EU. Any effect of Brexit is expected to depend on the agreements that may be negotiated between the UK and the EU with respect to reciprocal market access and other matters, either during a transitional period or more permanently. Brexit could adversely affect European or worldwide economic or market conditions and could contribute to instability in global financial markets. While we have operations in the UK, we do not believe that our global operations would be affected materially by Brexit; however, any adverse effect of Brexit on us or on global or regional economic or market conditions could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition as customers may reduce or delay spending decisions on our products. Any uncertainty related to Brexit could also affect trading in our shares. In addition, we are organized as a Dutch company but we are resident in the UK for tax purposes based on our place of management and control being in the UK as confirmed through a consultation process with the relevant tax authorities on the basis of bilateral agreements other than those governing the European Union. We do not expect Brexit to affect our tax residency in the UK; however, we are unable to predict with certainty whether the discussions to implement Brexit will ultimately have any impact on this matter.

We are exposed to political, economic and other risks beyond our control as a result of operating a global business

We manufacture and sell products and offer services in several continents and numerous countries around the world including those experiencing varying degrees of political and economic instability. Given the global nature of our activities, we are exposed to risks associated with international business activities that may increase our costs, impact our ability to manufacture and sell our products and require significant management attention. These risks include:

 

  n  

changes in laws, regulations and policies that affect, among other things:

 

  ¨  

import and export duties and quotas;

 

  ¨  

currency restrictions;

 

  ¨  

the design, manufacture and sale of our products, including, for example, engine emissions regulations;

 

  ¨  

interest rates and the availability of credit to our dealers and customers;

 

  ¨  

property and contractual rights;

 

  ¨  

where and to whom products may be sold, including new or additional trade or economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. or other governmental authorities and supranational organizations (e.g., the United Nations); and

 

  ¨  

taxes;

 

  n  

regulations from changing world organization initiatives and agreements;

 

  n  

changes in the dynamics of the industries and markets in which we operate;

 

  n  

varying and unpredictable needs and desires of customers;

 

  n  

varying and unexpected actions of our competitors;

 

  n  

labor disruptions;

 

  n  

disruption in the supply of raw materials and components;

 

  n  

changes in governmental debt relief and subsidy program policies in certain significant markets such as Argentina and Brazil, including the Brazilian government discontinuing programs subsidizing interest rates on equipment loans; and

 

Interim Report on Operations     23


  n  

war, civil unrest and terrorism.

With a view to the recent terror attacks, it is at this stage not predictable if, and to what extent, these events could ultimately cause a crisis of confidence across the key global economies. After the attempted coup d’état, this also applies to possible political evolutions in Turkey. Although these developments did not, in the short term, affect the financial markets of the countries involved, we are unable to predict if these events could worsen longer term economic outlook and market sentiment.

We are subject to extensive anti-corruption and antitrust laws and regulations

Our global operations are subject to a number of laws and regulations that govern our operations around the world, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the U.K. Bribery Act, which apply to conduct around the world, as well as a range of national anti-corruption and antitrust or competition laws that apply to conduct in a particular jurisdiction. The anti-corruption laws prohibit improper payments in cash or anything of value to improperly influence government officials or other persons to obtain or retain business or gain a business advantage. These laws tend to apply whether or not those practices are legal or culturally acceptable in a particular jurisdiction. Over the past several years there has been a substantial increase in the enforcement of anti-corruption and antitrust or competition laws both globally and in particular jurisdictions and we have from time to time been subject to investigations and charges claiming violations of anti-corruption or antitrust or competition laws, including the recently settled EU antitrust investigation announced on July 19, 2016. As a result of this settlement, we might be subject to follow-on private litigation in various jurisdictions, the outcome of which cannot be predicted at this time. We are committed to operating in compliance with all applicable laws, in particular anti-corruption and antitrust or competition laws. We have implemented a program to promote compliance with these laws and to identify and minimize the risk of any violations. Our compliance program, however, may not in every instance protect us from acts committed by our employees, agents, contractors, or collaborators that may violate the applicable laws or regulations of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Such improper actions could subject us to civil or criminal investigations and monetary, injunctive and other penalties. Investigations of alleged violations of these laws tend to require dedication of significant resources in funds and management time and attention, and these investigations or any violations, as well as any publicity regarding potential violations, could harm our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position. For further information see Note 27 “Commitments and contingencies” to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at September 30, 2016.

2016 U.S. GAAP OUTLOOK

CNH Industrial manages its operations, assesses its performance and makes decision about allocation of resources based on financial results prepared only in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and, accordingly, also the full year guidance presented below is prepared under U.S. GAAP.

CNH Industrial is confirming its 2016 guidance as follows:

 

n  

Net sales of Industrial Activities between $23 billion and $24 billion, with an operating margin of Industrial Activities between 5.2% and 5.8%;

 

n  

Net industrial debt at the end of 2016 between $2.0 billion and $2.3 billion (or $1.5 billion and $1.8 billion excluding the European Commission settlement of $0.5 billion).

 

Interim Report on Operations     24


 

INTERIM CONDENSED

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

At September 30, 2016

 

 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     at September 30, 2016     25


CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

(Unaudited)

 

          Three months ended
September 30,
  

Nine months ended  

September 30,  

($ million)    Note    2016    2015    2016    2015  

 

Net revenues    (1)    5,836    5,968    18,197    19,095  

 

Cost of sales    (2)    4,824    4,923    14,966    15,740  

 

Selling, general and administrative costs    (3)    515    537    1,588    1,666  

 

Research and development costs    (4)    255    223    725    638  

 

Other income/(expenses)    (5)    (14)    (18)    (52)    (60)  

 

TRADING PROFIT/(LOSS)         228    267    866    991  

 

Gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments    (6)    -    -    -    -  

 

Restructuring costs    (7)    6    16    31    48  

 

Other unusual income/(expenses)    (8)    (6)    (30)    (560)    (41)  

 

OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS)         216    221    275    902  

 

Financial income/(expenses)    (9)    (178)    (296)    (483)    (608)  

 

Result from investments:    (10)    14    12    (5)    38  

 

    Share of the profit/(loss) of investees accounted for using the equity method         14    12    (5)    40  

 

    Other income/(expenses) from investments         -    -    -    (2)  

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAXES         52    (63)    (213)    332  

 

Income taxes    (11)    42    49    184    237  

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS         10    (112)    (397)    95  

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD         10    (112)    (397)    95  

 

                          

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO:                         

 

Owners of the parent         11    (108)    (399)    98  

 

Non-controlling interests         (1)    (4)    2    (3)  

 

(in $)                         

 

BASIC EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE    (12)    0.01    (0.08)    (0.29)    0.07  

 

DILUTED EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE    (12)    0.01    (0.08)    (0.29)    0.07  

 

 

 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     at September 30, 2016     26


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

          Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended  
September 30,  
($ million)    Note    2016    2015    2016    2015  

 

PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD (A)         10    (112)    (397)    95  

 

                          

 

Other comprehensive income/(loss) that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                         

 

    Gains/(losses) on the remeasurement of defined benefits plans    (22)    -    38    1    (21)  

 

Income tax relating to Other comprehensive/(loss) income that will not be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss
   (22)    (1)    11    (3)    11  

 

Total Other comprehensive income/(loss) that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss, net of tax (B1)
        (1)    49    (2)    (10)  

 

Other comprehensive income that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                         

 

    Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges    (22)    (10)    149    (38)    191  

 

    Gains/(losses) on fair value of available-for-sale financial assets    (22)    -    -    -    -  

 

    Gains/(losses) on exchange differences on translating foreign operations    (22)    -    (464)    221    (576)  

 

    Share of other comprehensive income/(loss) of entities consolidated by using the equity method    (22)    (4)    (18)    3    (43)  

 

Income tax relating to components of Other comprehensive/(loss() income that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
   (22)    3    (33)    9    (47)  

 

Total Other comprehensive income/(loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or
loss, net of tax (B2)
        (11)    (366)    195    (475)  

 

TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS),
NET OF TAX (B) = (B1) + (B2)
        (12)    (317)    193    (485)  

 

                          

 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (A)+(B)         (2)    (429)    (204)    (390)  

 

                          

 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO:                         

 

Owners of the parent         1    (424)    (209)    (385)  

 

Non-controlling interests         (1)    (5)    5    (5)  

 

 

 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements     at September 30, 2016     27


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

($ million)    Note   

(Unaudited)

 

At September 30, 2016

   At December 31, 2015  

 

ASSETS               

 

Intangible assets    (13)    5,652    5,680  

 

Property, plant and equipment    (14)    6,466    6,371  

 

Investments and other financial assets:    (15)    560    601  

 

    Investments accounted for using the equity method         512    560  

 

    Other investments and financial assets         48    41  

 

Leased assets    (16)    1,892    1,835  

 

Defined benefit plan assets         7    6  

 

Deferred tax assets         1,044    1,256  

 

Total Non-current assets         15,621    15,749  

 

Inventories    (17)    6,778    5,800  

 

Trade receivables    (18)    687    580  

 

Receivables from financing activities    (18)    18,638    19,001  

 

Current tax receivables    (18)    437    371  

 

Other current assets    (18)    1,307    1,017  

 

Current financial assets:         138    265  

 

    Current securities         21    54  

 

    Other financial assets    (19)    117    211  

 

Cash and cash equivalents    (20)    5,873    6,311  

 

Total Current assets         33,858    33,345  

 

Assets held for sale    (21)    20    23  

 

TOTAL ASSETS         49,499    49,117  

 

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    at September 30, 2016     28


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

(CONTINUED)

 

($ million)

   Note  

(Unaudited)

 

At September 30, 2016

  At December 31, 2015  

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES             

 

Issued capital and reserves attributable to owners of the parent        6,788   7,170  

 

Non-controlling interests        14   47  

 

Total Equity    (22)   6,802   7,217  

 

Provisions:        6,154   5,589  

 

    Employee benefits    (23)   2,431   2,494  

 

    Other provisions    (23)   3,723   3,095  

 

Debt:    (24)   26,500   26,458  

 

    Asset-backed financing    (24)   11,905   12,999  

 

    Other debt    (24)   14,595   13,459  

 

Other financial liabilities    (19)   211   69  

 

Trade payables    (25)   5,221   5,342  

 

Current tax payables        198   126  

 

Deferred tax liabilities        177   409  

 

Other current liabilities    (26)   4,236   3,907  

 

Liabilities held for sale        -   -  

 

Total Liabilities        42,697   41,900  

 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES        49,499   49,117  

 

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  at September 30, 2016     29


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

($ million)    Note      Nine months ended
September 30, 2016
     Nine months ended  
September 30, 2015  
 

 

 
A) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD    (20)      6,311      6,141    

 

 
B) CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:                     

 

 
Profit/(loss) for the period           (397)      95    

 

 
Amortization and depreciation (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments and operating
leases)
          893      841    

 

 
Loss on disposal of non-current assets (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments)           1      6    

 

 
Loss on repurchase of notes           38      -    

 

 
Other non-cash items           134      233    

 

 
Dividends received           57      61    

 

 
Change in provisions           459      (146)    

 

 
Change in deferred income taxes           38      47    

 

 
Change in items due to buy-back commitments    (a)      98      75    

 

 
Change in operating lease items    (b)      (52)      (316)    

 

 
Change in working capital           (1,185)      (718)    

 

 
TOTAL           84      178    

 

 
C) CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:                     

 

 
Investments in:                     

 

 

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments and operating leases)

        (561      (704)     

 

 

Consolidated subsidiaries and other equity investments

        5         (5)     

 

 
Proceeds from the sale of non-current assets (net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments)         8         (3)     

 

 
Net change in receivables from financing activities           871      902    

 

 
Change in current securities           33      -    

 

 
Other changes           (145)      199    

 

 
TOTAL           211      389    

 

 
D) CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                     

 

 
Bonds issued           1,714      600    

 

 
Repayment of bonds           (751)      (1,126)    

 

 
Issuance of other medium-term borrowings (net of repayment)           (17)      (476)    

 

 
Net change in other financial payables and other financial assets/liabilities           (1,569)      (266)    

 

 
Capital increase           -      17    

 

 
Dividends paid           (205)      (294)    

 

 
Purchase of treasury shares           (14)      -    

 

 
Purchase of ownership interests in subsidiaries           (44)      -    

 

 
TOTAL           (886)      (1,545)    

 

 
Translation exchange differences           153      (664)    

 

 
E) TOTAL CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS           (438)      (1,642)    

 

 
F) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD    (20)      5,873      4,499    

 

 
(a)

Cash flows generated by the sale of vehicles under buy-back commitments, net of amounts included in Profit/(loss) for the period, are included under operating activities in a single line item, which includes changes in working capital, capital expenditures, depreciation and impairment losses. This item also includes gains and losses arising from the sales of vehicles transferred under buy-back commitments that occur before the end of the agreement term without repossession of the vehicle.

(b)

Cash flows generated during the period by operating lease arrangements are included in operating activities in a single line item which includes capital expenditures, depreciation, impairment losses and changes in inventories.

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  at September 30, 2016     30


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

($ million)    Share
capital
     Treasury
shares
     Capital
reserves
     Earnings
reserves
    

Cash

flow
hedge
reserve

     Cumulative
translation
adjustment
reserve
    

Available-

for-sale
financial
assets

reserve

    

Defined benefit

plans
remeasurement
reserve

    

Cumulative

share of OCI

of entities
consolidated

under the

equity
method

     Non-controlling
interests
     Total    

 

 
AT DECEMBER 31, 2014    25      -      3,170      5,540      (97)      (518)      -      (519)      (67)      43      7,577    

 

 
                                

 

 
Changes in equity for the nine
months ended September 30, 2015
                                                                            

 

 
Capital increase    -      -      24      -      -      -      -      -      -      14      38    

 

 
Dividends distributed    -      -      -      (291)      -      -      -      -      -      (3)      (294)    

 

 
Share-based compensation    -      -      15      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      15    

 

 
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the period
   -      -      -      98      144      (574)      -      (10)      (43)      (5)      (390)    

 

 
Other changes    -      -      -      (2)      -      -      -      -      -      (4)      (6)    

 

 
AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2015    25      -      3,209      5,345      47      (1,092)      -      (529)      (110)      45      6,940    

 

 
($ million)    Share
capital
     Treasury
shares
     Capital
reserves
     Earnings
reserves
     Cash
flow
hedge
reserve
     Cumulative
translation
adjustment
reserve
     Available-
for-sale
financial
assets
reserve
     Defined benefit
plans
remeasurement
reserve
     Cumulative
share of OCI
of entities
consolidated
under the
equity
method
     Non-controlling
interests
     Total    

 

 
AT DECEMBER 31, 2015    25      -      3,227      5,486      18      (1,077)      -      (392)      (117)      47      7,217    

 

 
                                

 

 
Changes in equity for the nine
months ended September 30, 2016
                                                                            

 

 
Capital increase    -      -      8      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      8    

 

 
Dividends distributed    -      -      -      (201)      -      -      -      -      -      (4)      (205)    

 

 
Acquisition of treasury stock    -      (14)      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      (14)    

 

 
Share-based compensation    -      5      22      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      27    

 

 
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the period
   -      -      -      (399)      (29)      218      -      (2)      3      5      (204)    

 

 
Other changes    -      -      -      7      -      -      -      -      -      (34)      (27)    

 

 
AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2016    25      (9)      3,257      4,893      (11)      (859)      -      (394)      (114)      14      6,802    

 

 

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  at September 30, 2016     31


NOTES

(Unaudited)

CORPORATE INFORMATION

CNH Industrial N.V. (or the “Company” and, collectively with its subsidiaries, “CNH Industrial” or the “CNH Industrial Group” or the “Group”) is the company formed as a result of the business combination transaction (the “Merger”) between Fiat Industrial S.p.A (“Fiat Industrial” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Fiat Industrial Group”) and CNH Global N.V. (“CNH Global”).

CNH Industrial N.V. is incorporated in, and under the laws of, The Netherlands. CNH Industrial N.V. has its corporate seat in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and its principal office in London, United Kingdom. CNH Industrial is involved in the manufacturing and sale of agricultural and construction equipment, trucks and commercial vehicles and industrial and marine engines and transmission systems and axles.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

These interim condensed financial statements at September 30, 2016 together with the notes thereto (the “Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”) of CNH Industrial were authorized for issuance on November 7, 2016 and have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as adopted by the European Union (“EU-IFRS”). The designation “IFRS” also includes International Accounting Standards (“IAS”), as well as all interpretations of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (“IFRS-IC”). In particular, this Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting applying the same accounting standards and policies used in the preparation of the CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015, included in the Annual Report prepared under EU-IFRS (in the following, the “CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015” or the “2015 EU Annual Report”), other than those discussed in the following paragraph “New standards and amendments effective from January 1, 2016”.

This Interim Report does not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015. The preparation of the interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, accumulated other comprehensive income and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the interim financial statements. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on management’s best judgment at the date of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions will be modified as appropriate in the period in which the circumstances change. See section “Significant accounting policies”, paragraph “Use of estimates”, in the CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015 for a detailed description of the more significant valuation procedures used by CNH Industrial.

Moreover, certain valuation procedures, in particular those of a more complex nature regarding matters such as any impairment of non-current assets, are only carried out in full during the preparation of the annual financial statements, when all the information required is available, other than in the event that there are indications of impairment, when an immediate assessment is necessary. In the same way, the actuarial valuations that are required for the determination of employee benefit provisions are also usually carried out during the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements. The recoverability of deferred tax assets is assessed quarterly using figures from budget and plans for subsequent years consistent with those used for impairment testing. Income taxes are recognized based upon the best estimate of the actual income tax rate expected for the full financial year.

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  at September 30, 2016     32


Certain financial information in these Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements has been presented by geographic area. Our geographic regions are: (1) NAFTA; (2) EMEA; (3) LATAM; and (4) APAC. The geographic designations have the following meanings:

 

  n  

NAFTA – United States, Canada and Mexico;

 

  n  

EMEA – member countries of the European Union, member countries of the European Free Trade Association (“EFTA”), Ukraine, Balkans, African continent and the Middle East (excluding Turkey);

 

  n  

LATAM – Central and South America, and the Caribbean Islands; and

 

  n  

APAC – Continental Asia (including Turkey and Russia), Oceania and member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (excluding Ukraine).

CNH Industrial is exposed to operational financial risks such as credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk, mainly relating to exchange rates and interest rates. This Interim Report does not include all the information and notes about financial risk management required in the preparation of annual financial statements. For a detailed description of this information see the “Risk, Risk management and control system” section and Note 33 “Information on financial risks” of CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015.

The Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in U.S. dollars. The functional currency of the parent company CNH Industrial N.V. is the euro.

Format of the financial statements

CNH Industrial presents an income statement using a classification based on the function of expenses (otherwise known as the “cost of sales” method), rather than one based on their nature, as this is believed to provide information that is more relevant. In this income statement, CNH Industrial also presents subtotals for both Trading Profit and Operating Profit. Trading Profit represents Operating Profit before specific items that are considered to hinder comparison of the trading performance of CNH Industrial’s businesses either on a year-on-year basis or with other businesses. In detail, Trading Profit is a measure that excludes Gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments, Restructuring costs and Other unusual income/(expenses) which impact, and are indicative of, operational performance, but whose effects occur on a less frequent basis; each of these items is described as follows:

 

  n  

Gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments are defined as gains or losses incurred on the disposal of investments (both consolidated subsidiaries and unconsolidated associates or other investments), inclusive of transaction costs. The caption also includes gains/losses recognized in business combinations achieved in stages, when the Group’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree is re-measured at its acquisition-date fair value;

 

  n  

Restructuring costs are defined as costs associated with involuntary employee termination benefits pursuant to a one-time benefit arrangement, costs to consolidate or close facilities and relocate employees, and any other cost incurred for the implementation of restructuring plans; those plans reflect specific actions taken by management to improve CNH Industrial’s future profitability; and

 

  n  

Other unusual income/(expenses) are defined as asset write-downs (of plant, equipment or inventory) and provisions (or their subsequent reversal) arising from infrequent external events or market conditions.

CNH Industrial excludes the above items from Trading Profit because they are individually or collectively material items that are not considered to be representative of the routine trading performance of the Group’s businesses. Operating Profit captures all items which are operational in nature regardless of the rate of occurrence. By distinguishing operational items between Trading Profit and Operating Profit, CNH Industrial’s performance may be evaluated in a more effective manner, while still disclosing a higher level of detail.

For the statement of financial position, a mixed format has been selected to present current and non-current assets and liabilities, as permitted by IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements. Companies carrying out industrial activities and those carrying out financial activities are both consolidated in the Group’s financial statements. The investment portfolios of Financial Services are included in current assets, as the investments will be realized in their normal operating cycle. Financial Services, though, obtain funds only partially from the market: the remainder are obtained from CNH Industrial N.V. through its treasury companies (included in Industrial Activities), which lend funds both to Industrial Activities and to Financial Services companies as the need arises. Such structure of Financial Services inside the Group implies that any attempt to separate current and non-current liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial position is not meaningful.

The statement of cash flows is presented using the indirect method.

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  at September 30, 2016     33


Venezuela currency regulations and re-measurement

The functional currency of CNH Industrial’s Venezuelan subsidiary is the U.S. dollar. At the end of each period, CNH Industrial re-measures the net monetary assets of its Venezuelan subsidiary from the bolivar fuerte (“Bs.F.” or “bolivars”) to the U.S. dollar at the rate it believes is legally available to the Company.

In January 2014, the Venezuelan government enacted changes affecting the country’s currency exchange and other controls, and established a new foreign currency administration, the National Center for Foreign Commerce (“CENCOEX”). CENCOEX assumed control of the sale and purchase of foreign currency in Venezuela, and established the official exchange rate of 6.3 bolivars to 1.0 U.S. dollar. Additionally, the government expanded the types of transactions that may be subject to the weekly auction mechanism under SICAD I. For a period of time, the Venezuelan government announced plans for SICAD II, which was intended to more closely resemble a market-driven exchange.

In February 2015, the Venezuelan government announced that the two previously used currency conversion mechanisms (SICAD I and SICAD II) had been merged into a single mechanism called SICAD and introduced a new open market exchange rate system, SIMADI. The changes created a three-tiered system. In the third quarter of 2015, due to progressively deteriorating economic conditions in Venezuela, management determined that the SIMADI rate was the most appropriate legally available rate, and remeasured the net monetary assets of CNH Industrial’s Venezuelan subsidiary, resulting in a pre- and after-tax charge of $150 million recorded in the line item “Financial income/(expenses)” in the consolidated income statement during the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

In March 2016, the Venezuelan government devalued its currency and reduced its existing three-tiered system to a two-tiered system by eliminating the SICAD rate. The CENCOEX rate, which was the official rate available for purchases and sales of essential items, was changed to 10 bolivars per U.S. dollar from 6.3 and is now known as DIPRO. The Venezuelan government also announced that the SIMADI rate would be replaced by the DICOM rate, which is allowed to float freely and fluctuates based on supply and demand. As a result, management determined that the DICOM rate was the most appropriate legally available rate and remeasured the net monetary assets of the Company’s Venezuelan subsidiary using a DICOM exchange rate of 271.92, 625.23, and 658.06 bolivars per U.S. dollar as of March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2016, respectively, resulting in a pre- and after-tax charge of $0 million and $11 million recorded in Financial income/(expenses) in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. CNH Industrial’s results of operations in Venezuela for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 were negligible as a percentage of both CNH Industrial’s net revenues and trading profit.

As of September 30, 2016, CNH Industrial continues to control, and therefore consolidate, its Venezuelan operations. Despite the significant macroeconomic challenges in the country, CNH Industrial intends to continue its presence in the Venezuelan market for the foreseeable future. CNH Industrial continues to monitor the Venezuelan economic situation and is actively engaged in discussions with the Venezuelan government agencies concerning its ongoing business activities. If, in the future, it concludes that it no longer maintains control over its operations in Venezuela, CNH Industrial may need to de-consolidate its operations in Venezuela, which would result in a pre- and after-tax charge of approximately $85 million.

Re-measurement of Argentinian net monetary asset

The functional currency of CNH Industrial’s Argentinian subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. At the end of each period, CNH Industrial re-measures the net monetary assets of its Argentinian subsidiaries from the Argentine Peso into the U.S. dollar. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, CNH Industrial recorded a charge of $7 million and $19 million, respectively, following the re-measurement of such net monetary assets. At September 30, 2016, CNH Industrial held $19 million in principal amount of bonds ($50 million in principal amount of bonds held at December 31, 2015), subscribed in December 2015, offered to importers by the Argentinian government in order to help importers settle their backlog of payments that had increased substantially under the previous government’s capital controls. These bonds yield a 6% interest rate and will be repaid in three monthly installments between October 2016 and December 2016. These financial instruments should facilitate the settlement by CNH Industrial’s Argentinian subsidiaries of payables due to other non-Argentinian subsidiaries, having fixed the exchange rate at the bond issuance.

New standards and amendments effective from January 1, 2016

The following new standards and amendments that are applicable from January 1, 2016 were adopted by the Group for the purpose of the preparation of the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

 

  n  

On May 6, 2014 the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 11 – Joint Arrangements: Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations, adding a new guidance on how to account for the acquisition of an interest in a joint operation that constitutes a business. These amendments are effective, retrospectively, for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with earlier application permitted. The application of these amendments did not have any effect on this Interim Report.

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  at September 30, 2016     34


  n  

On May 12, 2014, the IASB issued an amendment to IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment and to IAS 38 – Intangible Assets. The IASB has clarified that the use of revenue-based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate because revenue generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. The IASB also clarified that revenue is generally presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an intangible asset. This presumption, however, can be rebutted in certain limited circumstances. These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with early application permitted. The application of these amendments did not have any effect on this Interim Report.

 

  n  

On August 12, 2014, the IASB published Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements (Amendments to IAS 27). The amendments to IAS 27 will allow entities to use the equity method to account for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates in their separate financial statements. The amendments are effective from annual periods commencing on or after January 1, 2016. The application of these amendments did not have any effect on this Interim Report.

 

  n  

On September 25, 2014, the IASB issued the Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012–2014 Cycle. The most important topics addressed in these amendments are changes in method of disposal in IFRS 5 – Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued operations, the definition of servicing contracts and the applicability of the amendments to IFRS 7 – Financial Instruments: Disclosures to condensed interim financial statements, the issue of the discount rate to be used for regional markets in IAS 19 – Employee benefits and other disclosures to be incorporated by cross-reference to information outside the interim financial statements according to IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting. These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016. The application of these improvements did not have any effect on this Interim Report.

 

  n  

On December 18, 2014, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements as part of its major initiative to improve presentation and disclosure in financial reports. The amendments make clear that materiality applies to the whole of financial statements and that the inclusion of immaterial information can inhibit the usefulness of financial disclosures. Furthermore, the amendments clarify that companies should use professional judgment in determining where and in what order information is presented in the financial disclosures. The application of these amendments is mandatory for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2016, with early application permitted. The application of these amendments did not have any effect on this Interim Report.

See paragraph “Accounting standards, amendments and interpretations not yet applicable and not early adopted by the Group” of the section “Significant accounting policies” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2015, for a detailed description of new standards not yet effective as of September 30, 2016. Furthermore:

 

  n  

On April 12, 2016, the IASB issued clarifying amendments to IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The amendments clarify how to identify a performance obligation in a contract, determine whether a company is a principal or an agent and whether the revenue from granting a license should be recognized at a point in time or over time. The amendments have the same effective date of IFRS 15 (January 1, 2018) and have not yet been endorsed by the European Union.

 

  n  

On June 20, 2016, the IASB issued narrow-scope amendments to IFRS 2 Share-based Payment. The amendments provide requirements on the accounting for the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled share-based payments; share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for withholding tax obligations; and a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment that changes the classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled. These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and have not yet been endorsed by the European Union.

SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION

There have been no significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  at September 30, 2016     35


COMPOSITION AND PRINCIPAL CHANGES

1.    Net revenues

The following summarizes Net revenues (net of intra-Group transactions) by operating segment:

 

       Three months ended
September 30,
      

Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
($ million)      2016        2015        2016        2015    

 

 
Industrial Activities:                    

 

 

Agricultural Equipment

       2,357           2,429           7,287           8,040     

 

 

Construction Equipment

       595           590           1,726           1,932     

 

 

Commercial Vehicles

       2,136           2,226           6,854           6,825     

 

 

Powertrain

       410           356           1,267           1,183     

 

 
Total Industrial Activities        5,498           5,601           17,134           17,980     

 

 
Financial Services        338           367           1,063           1,115     

 

 
Total Net revenues        5,836           5,968           18,197           19,095     

 

 

2.    Cost of sales

The following summarizes the main components of Cost of sales:

 

       Three months ended
September 30,
      

Nine months ended

September 30,

 
($ million)      2016        2015        2016        2015    

 

 
Interest cost and other financial charges from Financial Services        125           160           384           503     

 

 
Other costs of sales        4,699           4,763           14,582           15,237     

 

 
Total Cost of sales        4,824           4,923           14,966           15,740     

 

 

3.    Selling, general and administrative costs

Selling, general and administrative costs amounted to $515 million and $1,588 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, down 4.1% and 4.7%, respectively, compared to $537 million and $1,666 million recorded in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively.

4.    Research and development costs

In the three months ended September 30, 2016, research and development costs of $255 million ($223 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015) included all the research and development costs not recognized as assets amounting to $138 million ($112 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015), and the amortization of capitalized development costs of $117 million ($111 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015). During the period CNH Industrial capitalized new development costs of $80 million ($104 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015).

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016, research and development costs of $725 million ($638 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015) included all the research and development costs not recognized as assets amounting to $363 million ($311 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015), and the amortization of capitalized development costs of $362 million ($327 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015). During the period CNH Industrial capitalized new development costs of $271 million ($329 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015).

 

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5.    Other income/(expenses)

This item consists of miscellaneous operating costs which cannot be allocated to specific functional areas, such as indirect taxes and duties, and accruals for various provisions not attributable to other items of Cost of sales or Selling, general and administrative costs, net of income arising from trading operations which is not attributable to the sale of goods and services.

6.    Gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments

Gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments amounted to zero in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

7.    Restructuring costs

CNH Industrial incurred restructuring costs of $6 million and $16 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $31 million and $48 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The expenses during the three months ended September 30, 2016 were attributable to actions within Commercial Vehicles.The costs in all other periods were primarily attributable to actions within Commercial Vehicles and Agricultural Equipment as part of CNH Industrial’s efficiency program launched in 2014.

8.    Other unusual income/(expenses)

Other unusual expenses were $6 million and $560 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively (other unusual expenses of $30 million and $41 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively). The increase in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the previous year was attributable to the exceptional non-tax deductible charges of 495 million ($551 million) recorded in the first half of 2016 as a result of the European Commission settlement. For additional information on the European Commission settlement, see Note 27 “Commitments and contingencies”.

9.    Financial income/(expenses)

In addition to the items forming part of the specific lines of the income statement, the following analysis of net financial expenses in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 also takes into account the income earned by Financial Services (presented in item “Interest income from customers and other financial income of Financial Services” in the following table) included in Net revenues for $182 million and $571 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively ($205 million and $672 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively) and the costs incurred by Financial Services (included in item “Interest cost and other financial expenses” in the following table) included in Cost of sales for $125 million and $384 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively ($160 million and $503 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively).

 

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A reconciliation to the income statement is provided under the following table.

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
   

Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
($ million)    2016     2015     2016     2015    

 

 
Financial income:         

 

 

Interest earned and other financial income

     25        8        62        68     

 

 

Interest income from customers and other financial income of Financial Services

     182        205        571        672     

 

 
Total financial income      207        213        633        740     

 

 
of which:         

 

 
Financial income, excluding Financial Services (a)      25        8        62        68     

 

 
        

 

 
Interest and other financial expenses:         

 

 

Interest cost and other financial expenses

     266        268        724        818     

 

 

Write-downs of financial assets

     27        26        89        86     

 

 

Interest costs on employee benefits

     14        18        42        52     

 

 
Total interest and other financial expenses      307        312        855        956     

 

 
Net (income)/expenses from derivative financial instruments and exchange differences      21        152        74        223     

 

 
Total interest and other financial expenses, net (income)/expenses from derivative financial instruments and exchange differences      328        464        929        1,179     

 

 
of which:         

 

 
Interest and other financial expenses, effects resulting from derivative financial instruments and exchange differences, excluding Financial Services (b)      203        304        545        676     

 

 
        

 

 
Net financial income/(expenses) excluding Financial Services (a) - (b)      (178     (296     (483     (608)     

 

 

Net financial expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 (excluding those of Financial Services), amounted to $178 million and $483 million, respectively ($296 million and $608 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, of 2015, respectively).

In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, net financial expenses included a charge of $38 million related to the repurchase of $450 million in principal amount of the Case New Holland Industrial Inc. 7.875% Notes due 2017. In the three and nine months ended September 31, 2015, net financial expenses included an exceptional pre- and after-tax charge of $150 million, primarily due to the re-measurement of the net monetary assets of the Venezuelan subsidiary denominated in bolivars.

10.    Result from investments

This item mainly include CNH Industrial’s share in the net profit or loss of the investees accounted for using the equity method, as well as any impairment losses and reversal of impairment losses, accruals to the investment provision and dividend income.

CNH Industrial’s share in the net profit or loss of the investees accounted for using the equity method in the three months ended September 30, 2016 is a gain amounting to $14 million (a gain of $12 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015) of which: entities of Agricultural Equipment totaling $8 million ($17 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015), entities of Commercial Vehicles totaling zero ($-10 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015), and entities of Financial Services totaling $6 million ($5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2015).

 

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CNH Industrial’s share in the net profit or loss of the investees accounted for using the equity method in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 is a loss amounting to $5 million (a gain of $40 million in the nine months ended September 30,2015) of which: entities of Agricultural Equipment totaling $31 million ($39 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015), entities of Commercial Vehicles totaling $-55 million ($-14 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015) mainly including the one-time $42 million negative impact incurred in the second quarter of 2016 by the Chinese joint venture Naveco Ltd due to its exit from a line of business, and entities of Financial Services totaling $19 million ($15 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015).

11.    Income taxes

Income taxes recognized in the consolidated income statement consist of the following:

 

     Three months ended
September 30,
    

Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015    

 

 
Current taxes      71         38         169         205     

 

 
Deferred taxes      9         12         50         28     

 

 
Taxes relating to prior periods      (38)         (1)         (35)         4     

 

 
Total Income taxes      42         49         184         237     

 

 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was 80.8%, and was impacted by the inability to record deferred tax assets on losses in certain jurisdictions. In the nine months ended September 30, 2016 the effective tax rate was (86.4)%, and was also impacted by the exceptional non-tax deductible charge of $551 million incurred in the first half of 2016 for the European Commission settlement. For more information on the European Commission settlement, see Note 27 “Commitments and contingencies”.

The effective tax rate for the three and the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was (77.8)% and 71.4%, respectively, and was impacted by the exceptional pre-tax charge of $150 million relating to the re-measurement of the Venezuelan operations, for which no corresponding tax benefits have been booked, and the inability to record deferred tax assets on losses in certain jurisdictions.

12.    Earnings per share

A reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is as follows:

 

      Three months ended September 30,        Nine months ended September 30,     
              2016        2015        2016        2015     

Basic earnings/(loss) per common share:

 

                                       

Profit/(loss) of the period attributable to the owners of the parent

 

    $ million        11        (108)        (399)        98     

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic

 

    million        1,362        1,362        1,362        1,360     

Basic earnings/(loss) per common share

 

    $        0.01        (0.08)        (0.29)        0.07     

    

 

                                       

Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share:

 

                                       

Profit/(loss) of the period attributable to the owners of the parent

 

    $ million        11        (108)        (399)        98     

Weighted average common shares outstanding– diluted (a)

 

    million        1,363        1,362        1,362        1,363     

Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share

 

    $        0.01        (0.08)        (0.29)        0.07     

Basic earnings/(loss) per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing the Profit/(loss) for the period attributable to the owners of the parent by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur on the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. Stock options, restricted stock units, and performance stock units deriving from the CNH Industrial share-based payment awards are considered dilutive securities.

 

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, 7.3 million shares (consisting of stock options) and 8.4 million shares (consisting of 1.1 million restricted stock units and 7.3 million stock options), respectively, were outstanding but not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the impact of these shares would have been anti-dilutive.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, 8.8 million shares (consisting of 0.8 million restricted stock units and 8.0 million stock options) and 8.5 million shares (consisting of 0.5 million restricted stock units and 8.0 million stock options), respectively, were outstanding but not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the impact of these shares would have been anti-dilutive.

Shares acquired under the buy-back program are included in the issued shares of the Company and treasury stock, but are not included in average shares outstanding when calculating earnings per share. For additional information on the buy-back program, see Note 22 “Equity”.

13.  Intangible assets

Changes in the carrying amount of Intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:

 

($ million)   

Carrying amount
at December 31,

2015

     Additions      Amortization      Foreign
exchange
effects and
other
changes
     Carrying
amount at
September 30,
2016
 
Goodwill      2,458         -         -         9         2,467   
Development costs      2,537         271         (362)         71         2,517   
Other      685         43         (76)         16         668   
Total Intangible assets      5,680         314         (438)         96         5,652   

Goodwill is allocated to each segment as follows: Agricultural Equipment for $1,692 million, Construction Equipment for $582 million, Commercial Vehicles for $58 million, Powertrain for $5 million and Financial Services for $130 million.

14.  Property, plant and equipment

Changes in the carrying amount of Property, plant and equipment for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:

 

($ million)   

Carrying amount

at December 31,

2015

     Additions      Depreciation      Foreign
exchange
effects
     Disposals
and other
changes
     Carrying
amount at
September 30,
2016
 
Property, plant and equipment      4,298         247         (455)         122         (5)         4,207   
Assets sold with a buy-back commitment      2,073         594         (211)         27         (224)         2,259   
Total Property plant and equipment      6,371         841         (666)         149         (229)         6,466   

15.  Investments and other financial assets

Investments and other financial assets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consisted of the following:

 

($ million)      At September 30, 2016         At December 31, 2015    
Investments      520         568    
Non-current financial receivables      39         32    
Other securities      1           

Total Investments and other financial assets

     560         601    

 

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Changes in Investments are as follows:

 

($ million)     

 

 

At

December 31,

2015

  

  

  

    
 
Revaluations/
(Write-downs)
  
  
    
 
 
Acquisitions
and
capitalizations
  
  
  
    
 
Other
changes
  
  
    

 

 

At

September 30,

2016 

 

 

  

Investments

     568         9         -         (57)         520    

Investments amounted to $520 million at September 30, 2016 ($568 million at December 31, 2015) and primarily included the following: Naveco (Nanjing Iveco Motor Co.) Ltd. $174 million ($215 million at December 31, 2015), Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri A.S. $74 million ($80 million at December 31, 2015) and CNH Industrial Capital Europe S.a.S. $133 million ($113 million at December 31, 2015).

Other changes, consisting of a net decrease of $57 million, were due to dividends distributed by companies accounted for using the equity method.

Revaluations and write-downs consist of adjustments for the result of the period to the carrying amount of investments accounted for under the equity method. Write-downs also include any loss in value in investments accounted for under the cost method.

16.  Leased assets

Changes in the carrying amount of Leased assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows:

 

($ million)     
 
 

 

Carrying
amount at
December 31,

2015

  
  
  

  

     Additions         Depreciation        
 
 
Foreign
exchange
effects
  
  
  
    
 
 
Disposals
and other
changes
  
  
  
    

 
 

 

Carrying 

amount at 
September 30, 

2016 

  

  
 

  

Leased assets

     1,835         497         (194)         16         (262)         1,892   

17.  Inventories

Inventories at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consisted of the following:

 

($ million)      At September 30, 2016         At December 31, 2015    
Raw materials      1,365         1,254    
Work-in-progress      918         747    
Finished goods      4,495         3,799    

Total Inventories

     6,778         5,800    

Inventories at September 30, 2016 included assets which were no longer subject to operating lease arrangements or buy-back commitments and were held for sale for a total amount of $305 million ($283 million at December 31, 2015).

18.  Current receivables and Other current assets

A summary of Current receivables and Other current assets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is as follows:

 

($ million)      At September 30, 2016         At December 31, 2015    

Trade receivables

     687         580    

Receivables from financing activities

     18,638         19,001    

Current tax receivables

     437         371    

Other current assets:

                 

Other current receivables

     1,170         884    

Accrued income and prepaid expenses

     137         133    

Total Other current assets

     1,307         1,017    

Total Current receivables and Other current assets

     21,069         20,969    

 

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Receivables from financing activities

A summary of Receivables from financing activities as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is as follows:

 

($ million)      At September 30, 2016         At December 31, 2015    

Retail

                 

    Retail financing

     9,706         9,787    

    Finance leases

     412         557    

Total Retail

     10,118         10,344    
                   

Wholesale

                 

    Dealer financing

     8,355         8,611    

Total Wholesale

     8,355         8,611    
                   

Other

     165         46    

Total Receivables from financing activities

     18,638         19,001    

Past due balances of Receivables from financing activities still accruing finance income represent the total balance held (principal plus accrued interest) with any payment amounts 30 days or more past the contractual payment due date. Non-performing Receivables from financing activities represent loans for which CNH Industrial has ceased accruing finance income. These receivables are generally 120 days delinquent. Finance income for non-performing receivables is recognized on a cash basis. Accrual of finance income is resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.

The aging of Receivables from financing activities as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is as follows:

 

     At September 30, 2016   
($ million)     
 
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
  
  
  
    
 
60-90 Days
Past Due
  
  
    
 

 

Greater
Than 90

Days

  
 

  

    

 

Total Past

Due

 

  

     Current        
 
Total
Performing
  
  
    
 
Non
Performing
  
  
     Total   
                                                                         

Retail

                                                                       

NAFTA

     30         -         -         30         7,432         7,462         31         7,493   

EMEA

     -         -         -         -         391         391         -         391   

LATAM

     11         -         -         11         1,585         1,596         70         1,666   

APAC

     2         1         2         5         563         568         -         568   

Total Retail

     43         1         2         46         9,971         10,017         101         10,118   
                                                                         

Wholesale

                                                                       

NAFTA

     -         -         -         -         3,616         3,616         41         3,657   

EMEA

     33         6         -         39         3,666         3,705         38         3,743   

LATAM

     1         -         -         1         528         529         2         531   

APAC

     -         -         7         7         417         424         -         424   

Total Wholesale

     34         6         7         47         8,227         8,274         81         8,355   

 

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     At December 31, 2015   
($ million)     
 
 
30-59
Days
Past Due
  
  
  
    
 
 
60-90
Days
Past Due
  
  
  
    
 
 
Greater
Than 90
Days
  
  
  
    
 
Total Past
Due
  
  
     Current        
 
Total
Performing
  
  
    
 
Non
Performing
  
  
     Total   
                                                                         

Retail

                                                                       

NAFTA

     17         -         -         17         7,869         7,886         36         7,922   

EMEA

     -         -         -         -         572         572         1         573   

LATAM

     6         -         -         6         1,286         1,292         44         1,336   

APAC

     1         3         -         4         509         513         -         513   

Total Retail

     24         3         -         27         10,236         10,263         81         10,344   
                                                                         

Wholesale

                                                                       

NAFTA

     -         -         -         -         3,656         3,656         79         3,735   

EMEA

     33         2         -         35         3,613         3,648         26         3,674   

LATAM

     3         -         -         3         595         598         4         602   

APAC

     6         4         26         36         518         554         46         600   

Total Wholesale

     42         6         26         74         8,382         8,456         155         8,611   

Allowance for credit losses activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was as follows (in millions):

 

     Three months ended September 30, 2016   

($ million)

                         Retail                     Wholesale                     Other                     Total   

Opening balance

     404         188         -         592   

Provision

     10         14         -         24   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (20)         (5)         -         (25)   

Foreign currency translation and other

     3         (1)         -         2   

Ending balance

     397         196         -         593   
     Nine months ended September 30, 2016   
($ million)      Retail         Wholesale         Other         Total   

Opening balance

     394         158         -         552   

Provision

     38         44         -         82   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (58)         (11)         -         (69)   

Foreign currency translation and other

     23         5         -         28   

Ending balance

     397         196         -         593   

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for impairment

     200         144         -         344   

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for impairment

     197         52         -         249   

Receivables:

                                   

Ending balance

     10,118         8,355         165         18,638   

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for impairment

     326         540         -         866   

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for impairment

     9,792         7,815         165         17,772   

 

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                     Three  months ended September 30, 2015   

($ million)

     Retail                 Wholesale                 Other                 Total   

Opening balance

     433         176         -         609   

Provision

     17         4         -         21   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (17)         (3)         -         (20)   

Foreign currency translation and other

     (24)         (6)         -         (30)   

Ending balance

     409         171         -         580   
     Nine months ended September 30, 2015   
($ million)                           Retail         Wholesale         Other         Total   

Opening balance

     468         182         -         650   

Provision

     54         23         -         77   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (52)         (5)         -         (57)   

Foreign currency translation and other

     (61)         (29)         -         (90)   

Ending balance

     409         171         -         580   

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for impairment

     209         124         -         333   

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for impairment

     200         47         -         247   

Receivables:

                                   

Ending balance

     10,605         8,179         83         18,867   

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for impairment

     451         790         -         1,241   

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for impairment

     10,154         7,389         83         17,626   

Allowance for credit losses activity for the year ended December 31, 2015 was as follows:

 

                                   
     At December 31, 2015   
($ million)                           Retail                 Wholesale                 Other                 Total   

Opening balance

     468         182         -         650   

Provision

     81         27         -         108   

Charge-offs, net of recoveries

     (92)         (13)         -         (105)   

Foreign currency translation and other

     (63)         (38)         -         (101)   

Ending balance

     394         158         -         552   

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for impairment

     187         125         -         312   

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for impairment

     207         33         -         240   

Receivables:

                                   

Ending balance

     10,344         8,611         46         19,001   

Ending balance: Individually evaluated for impairment

     416         767         -         1,183   

Ending balance: Collectively evaluated for impairment

     9,928         7,844         46         17,818   

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    at September 30, 2016     44


Receivables from financing activities are considered impaired when it is probable that CNH Industrial will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms. Receivables reviewed for impairment generally include those that are either past due, have provided bankruptcy notification, or require significant collection efforts. Receivables, which are impaired, are generally classified as non-performing.

 

     At September 30, 2016      At December 31, 2015  
($ million)    Recorded
Investment
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Related
Allowance
     Average
Investment
     Recorded
Investment
    

Unpaid

Principal
Balance

     Related
Allowance
     Average
Investment
 
With no related allowance                                                                        
Retail                                                                        

NAFTA

     43         42         -         42         41         40         -         37   

EMEA

     -         -         -         -         74         74         -         79   

LATAM

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

APAC

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -   
Wholesale                                                                        

NAFTA

     5         5         -         6         -         -         -         -   

EMEA

     -         -         -         -         33         33         -         35   

LATAM

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -   

APAC

     -         -         -         -         -         -         -         -   
                                                                         
With an allowance recorded                                                                        
Retail                                                                        

NAFTA

     36         35         17         35         54         53         18         52   

EMEA

     210         210         165         246         238         238         167         263   

LATAM

     31         31         17         33         -         -         -         -   

APAC

     6         6         1         6         9         9         2         12   
Wholesale                                                                        

NAFTA

     45         45         4         44         82         82         3         92   

EMEA

     428         428         127         437         607         607         95         657   

LATAM

     40         29         9         32         25         21         7         22   

APAC

     22         22         4         21         20         20         20         18   
Total Retail      326         324         200         362         416         414         187         443   
Total Wholesale      540         529         144         540         767         763         125         824   

Transfers of financial assets

The Group transfers a number of its financial receivables under securitization programs or factoring transactions.

A securitization transaction entails the sale of a portfolio of receivables to a securitization vehicle. This structured entity finances the purchase of the receivables by issuing asset-backed securities (i.e. securities whose repayment and interest flow depend upon the cash flow generated by the portfolio). Asset-backed securities are divided into classes according to their degree of seniority and rating: the most senior classes are placed with investors on the market; the junior class, whose repayment is subordinated to the senior classes, is normally subscribed for by the seller. The residual interest in the receivables retained by the seller is therefore limited to the junior securities it has subscribed for. In accordance with IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements, all securitization vehicles are included in the scope of consolidation because the subscription of the junior asset-backed securities by the seller implies its control in substance over the structured entity.

No recourse provisions exist that allow holders of the asset-backed securities issued by the trusts to put those securities back to CNH Industrial although CNH Industrial provides customary representations and warranties that could give rise to an obligation to repurchase from the trusts any receivables for which there is a breach of the representations and warranties. Moreover, CNH Industrial does not guarantee any securities issued by the trusts. The trusts have a limited life and generally terminate upon final distribution of amounts owed to investors or upon exercise of a cleanup-call option by CNH Industrial, in its role as servicer.

 

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Furthermore, factoring transactions may be either with recourse or without recourse; certain without recourse transfers include deferred payment clauses (for example, when the payment by the factor of a minor part of the purchase price is dependent on the total amount collected from the receivables), requiring first loss cover, meaning that the transferor takes priority participation in the losses, or requires a significant exposure to the cash flows arising from the transferred receivables to be retained. These types of transactions do not qualify for the derecognition of the assets since the risks and rewards connected with collection are not substantially transferred, and accordingly CNH Industrial continues to recognize the receivables transferred by this means in its consolidated statement of financial position and recognizes a financial liability of the same amount under Asset-backed financing (see Note 24 “Debt”). The gains and losses arising from the transfer of these assets are only recognized when the assets are derecognized. At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying amount of such restricted assets included in Receivables from financing activities was the following:

 

($ million)    At September 30, 2016      At December 31, 2015    

 

 

Restricted receivables:

                 

    Retail financing and finance lease receivables

     7,402         7,695     

    Wholesale receivables

     6,486         6,189     

Total restricted receivables

     13,888         13,884     

 

 

CNH Industrial has discounted receivables and bills without recourse having due dates beyond September 30, 2016 amounting to $349 million ($569 million at December 31, 2015, with due dates beyond that date), which refer to trade receivables and other receivables for $331 million ($534 million at December 31, 2015) and receivables from financing activities for $18 million ($35 million at December 31, 2015).

19.    Other financial assets and Other financial liabilities

These items consist of derivative financial instruments measured at fair value at the balance sheet date.

CNH Industrial utilizes derivative instruments to mitigate its exposure to interest rate and foreign currency exposures. Derivatives used as hedges are effective at reducing the risk associated with the exposure being hedged and are designated as a hedge at the inception of the derivative contract. CNH Industrial does not hold or issue derivative or other financial instruments for speculative purposes. The credit and market risk for interest rate hedges is reduced through diversification among various counterparties, utilizing mandatory termination clauses and/or collateral support agreements. Derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 or 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Foreign Exchange Contracts and Cross Currency Swaps

CNH Industrial has entered into foreign exchange forward contracts, swaps, and options in order to manage and preserve the economic value of cash flows in non-functional currencies. CNH Industrial conducts its business on a global basis in a wide variety of foreign currencies and hedges foreign currency exposures arising from various receivables, liabilities, and expected inventory purchases and sales. Derivative instruments utilized to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with anticipated inventory purchases and sales in foreign currencies are designated as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses on these instruments are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) and recognized in earnings when the related transaction occurs. Ineffectiveness related to these hedge relationships is recognized currently in the consolidated Income statement in the line “Financial income/(expenses)” and was not significant for all periods presented. The maturity of these instruments does not exceed 18 months and the after-tax gains (losses) deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that will be recognized in net revenues and cost of sales over the next twelve months assuming foreign exchange rates remain unchanged is approximately $8.1 million. If a derivative instrument is terminated because the hedge relationship is no longer effective or because the hedged item is a forecasted transaction that is no longer determined to be probable, the cumulative amount recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is recognized immediately in earnings. Such amounts were insignificant in all periods presented.

CNH Industrial also uses forwards and swaps to hedge certain assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Such derivatives are considered economic hedges and not designated as hedging instruments. The changes in the fair values of these instruments are recognized directly in income in “Financial income/(expenses)” and are expected to offset the foreign exchange gains or losses on the exposures being managed.

All of CNH Industrial’s foreign exchange derivatives are considered Level 2 as the fair value is calculated using market data input and can be compared to actively traded derivatives. The total notional amount of CNH Industrial’s foreign exchange derivatives was $7.2 billion and $7.1 billion at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    at September 30, 2016     46


Additionally, CNH Industrial employs cross currency swaps to convert fixed-rate foreign currency denominated debt to floating-rate debt denominated in the functional currency of the borrowing entity. Cross currency swaps combine the elements of a foreign exchange contract and an interest rate swap into a single financial instrument. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and accounted for similarly to the foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps disclosed in this footnote. The maturity of these instruments does not exceed 12 months and the after-tax losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are insignificant. The total notional amount of CNH Industrial’s cross currency swaps was $165 million at December 31, 2015. There were no cross currency swaps outstanding as of September 30, 2016.

Interest Rate Derivatives

CNH Industrial has entered into interest rate derivatives (swaps and caps) in order to manage interest rate exposures arising in the normal course of business. Interest rate derivatives that have been designated in cash flow hedging relationships are being used by CNH Industrial to mitigate the risk of rising interest rates related to existing debt and anticipated issuance of fixed-rate debt in future periods. Gains and losses on these instruments, to the extent that the hedge relationship has been effective, are deferred in other comprehensive income/(loss) and recognized in “Financial income/(expenses)” over the period in which CNH Industrial recognizes interest expense on the related debt. Any ineffectiveness is recorded in “Financial income/(expenses)” in the consolidated income statement and was insignificant for all periods presented. The maximum length of time over which CNH Industrial is hedging its interest rate exposure through the use of derivative instruments designated in cash flow hedge relationships is 26 months. The after-tax gains (losses) deferred in other comprehensive income/(loss) that will be recognized in interest expense over the next twelve months is approximately $-1.1 million.

Interest rate derivatives that have been designated as fair value hedge relationships have been used by CNH Industrial to mitigate the risk of reductions in the fair value of existing fixed rate bonds and medium-term notes due to increases in LIBOR based interest rates. Gains and losses on these instruments are recorded in “Financial income/(expenses )” in the period in which they occur and an offsetting gain or loss is also reflected in “Financial income/(expenses)” based on changes in the fair value of the debt instrument being hedged due to changes in LIBOR based interest rates. Ineffectiveness was insignificant for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

CNH Industrial also enters into offsetting interest rate derivatives with substantially similar terms that are not designated as hedging instruments to mitigate interest rate risk related to CNH Industrial’s committed asset-backed facilities. Unrealized and realized gains and losses resulting from fair value changes in these instruments are recognized directly in income. These facilities require CNH Industrial to enter into interest rate derivatives. To ensure that these transactions do not result in the Group being exposed to this risk, CNH Industrial enters into a compensating position. Net gains and losses on these instruments were insignificant for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. All of CNH Industrial’s interest rate derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are considered Level 2. The fair market value of these derivatives is calculated using market data input and can be compared to actively traded derivatives. The total notional amount of CNH Industrial’s interest rate derivatives was approximately $4.8 billion and $4.6 billion at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    at September 30, 2016     47


The fair values of CNH Industrial’s derivatives as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are recorded as follows:

 

    At September 30, 2016     At December 31, 2015    
($ million)   Positive fair
value
    Negative fair
value
    Positive fair
value
    Negative fair  
value  
 
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Fair value hedges:                                

Interest rate derivatives

    34        (7)        29        -     
Total Fair value hedges     34        (7)        29        -     

    

                               
Cash flow hedges:                                

Currency risks - Forward contracts, Currency swaps and Currency options

    52        (53)        61        (29)     

Interest rate derivatives

    2        -        1        (5)     

Cross currency swaps

    -        -        16        (1)     
Total Cash flow hedges     54        (53)        78        (35)     
Total Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments     88        (60)        107        (35)     

    

                               
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments                                
Foreign exchange contracts     28        (149)        100        (30)     
Interest rate derivatives     1        (2)        4        (4)     
Cross currency swaps                     -        -     
Total Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments     29        (151)        104        (34)     
Other financial assets/(liabilities)     117        (211)        211        (69)     

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consist mainly of derivatives (mostly currency based derivatives) acquired to hedge receivables and payables subject to currency risk and/or interest rate risk which are not formally designated as hedges at Group level.

Pre-tax gains/(losses) together with the related tax effect on the consolidated income statement and on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income related to CNH Industrial’s derivatives for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 are recorded in the following accounts:

 

                                                                                                       
    

Three months ended

September 30,

    

Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015    
Fair value hedges                                    
Interest rate derivatives— Financial income/(expenses)      (10)         3         (8)         4     
Gains/(losses) on hedged items— Financial income/(expenses)      10         (3)         8         (4)     

    

                                   
Cash Flow Hedges                                    
Recognized in Other comprehensive income (effective portion):      2         108         19         (20)     

    

                                   
Reclassified from other comprehensive income (effective portion):                                    

Foreign exchange contracts – Net revenues

     18         (14)         38         (27)     

Foreign exchange contracts – Cost of sales

     (5)         (53)         17         (177)     

Foreign exchange contracts – Financial income/(expenses)

     (1)         28         5         -     

Interest rate derivatives – Cost of sales

     -         (2)         (3)         (7)     

Interest rate derivatives – Financial income/(expenses)

     -         -         -         -     

    

                                   
Not designated as hedges                                    

Foreign exchange contracts – Financial income/(expenses)

     (33)         102         (147)         106     

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    at September 30, 2016     48


20.    Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and other easily marketable securities that are readily convertible into cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

At September 30, 2016, this item included $740 million ($927 million at December 31, 2015) of restricted cash which mainly includes bank deposits that may be used exclusively for the repayment of the debt relating to securitizations classified as Asset-backed financing.

21.    Assets held for sale

Assets held for sale at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 primarily included buildings and factories.

22.    Equity

Share capital

As of September 30, 2016, the Company’s Share capital was 18 million (equivalent to $25 million), fully paid-in, and consisted of 1,362,909,611 common shares (1,361,622,742 common shares outstanding, net of 1,286,869 common shares held in treasury by the Company as described in the following) and 474,474,276 special voting shares (412,079,742 special voting shares outstanding, net of 62,394,534 special voting shares held in treasury by the Company acquired following the de-registration of the corresponding amount of qualifying common shares from the Loyalty Register), all with a par value of 0.01 each.

For more complete information on the share capital of CNH Industrial N.V., see Note 24 “Equity” to the CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015.

Treasury shares

Implementing the resolution authorized by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on April 15, 2015, in January 2016, the Company announced a buy-back program to repurchase up to $300 million in common shares. Since such authority to repurchase was replaced at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (“AGM”) held on April 15, 2016, it will expire on October 14, 2017. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company repurchased 2.1 million shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $13.7 million. Depending on market and business conditions and other factors, the Company may continue or suspend purchasing its common stock at any time without notice. As of September 30, 2016, the Company held in treasury 1,286,869 common shares, net of transfers of common shares to fulfill its obligations under its stock compensation plans.

Capital reserves

At September 30, 2016 capital reserves, amounting to $3,257 million ($3,227 million at December 31, 2015), mainly included the effects of the Merger.

Earnings reserves

Earnings reserves, amounting to $4,893 million at September 30, 2016 ($5,486 million at December 31, 2015), primarily consisted of retained earnings and profits attributable to the owners of the parent.

On April 15, 2016, at the annual general meeting, CNH Industrial N.V. shareholders approved a dividend of 0.13 per common share, as recommended on March 4, 2016 by the Board of Directors. The cash dividend was declared in euro and paid on May 3, 2016 for a total amount of $201 million (177 million).

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    at September 30, 2016     49


Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Other comprehensive income/(loss) consisted of the following:

 

    

Three months ended

September 30,

    

Nine months ended

September 30,

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015  

Other comprehensive income/(loss) that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

                                   

    Gains/(losses) on the remeasurement of defined benefit plans

     -         38         1         (21)   
Total Other comprehensive income/(loss) that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (A)      -         38         1         (21)   
                                     

Other comprehensive income/(loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

                                   
                                     

    Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments arising during the period

     2         108         19         (20)   

    (Gains)/losses on cash flow hedging instruments reclassified to profit or loss

     (12)         41         (57)         211   

Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments

     (10)         149         (38)         191   
                                     

    Gains/(losses) on the remeasurement of available-for-sale financial assets arising during the period

     -         -         -         -   

    (Gains)/losses on the remeasurement of available-for-sale financial assets reclassified to profit or loss

     -         -         -         -   

Gains/(losses) on the remeasurement of available-for-sale financial assets

     -         -         -         -   
                                     

    Exchange gains/(losses) on translating foreign operations arising during the period

     -         (464)         221         (576)   

    Exchange (gains)/losses on translating foreign operations reclassified to profit or loss

     -         -         -         -   

Exchange gains/(losses) on translating foreign operations

     -         (464)         221         (576)   
                                     

    Share of Other comprehensive income/(loss) of entities accounted for using the equity method arising during the period

     (4)         (18)         3         (43)   

    Reclassification adjustment for the share of Other comprehensive income/(loss) of entities accounted for using the equity method

     -         -         -         -   

Share of Other comprehensive income/(loss) of entities accounted for using the equity method

     (4)         (18)         3         (43)   
Total Other comprehensive income/(loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (B)      (14)         (333)         186         (428)   
Tax effect of the other components of Other comprehensive income/(loss) (C)      2         (22)         6         (36)   
Total Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax (A) + (B) + (C)      (12)         (317)         193         (485)   

 

Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    at September 30, 2016     50


The income tax effect for each component of Other comprehensive income/(loss) consisted of the following:

 

    Three months ended September 30,     Nine months ended September 30,  
    2016     2015     2016     2015  
($ million)   Before
tax
amount
    Tax
(expense)
benefit
    Net-of-tax
amount
    Before
tax
amount
    Tax
(expense)
benefit
    Net-of-tax
amount
    Before
tax
amount
    Tax
(expense)
benefit
    Net-of-tax
amount
    Before
tax
amount
    Tax
(expense)
benefit
    Net-of-tax
amount
 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                                                                                                

Gains/(losses) on the remeasurement of defined benefit plans

    -        (1)        (1)        38        11        49        1        (3)        (2)        (21)        11        (10)   
Total Other comprehensive income/(loss) that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss     -        (1)        (1)        38        11        49        1        (3)        (2)        (21)        11        (10)   
                                                                                                 
Other comprehensive income/(loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                                                                                                

Gains/(losses) on cash flow hedging instruments

    (10)        3        (7)        149        (33)        116        (38)        9        (29)        191        (47)        144   

Gains/(Losses) on the remeasurement of available-for-sale financial assets

    -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -   

Exchange gains/(losses) on translating foreign operations

    -        -        -        (464)        -        (464)        221        -        221        (576)        -        (576)   

Share of Other comprehensive income/(loss) of entities accounted for using the equity method

    (4)        -        (4)        (18)        -        (18)        3        -        3        (43)        -        (43)   
Total Other comprehensive income/(loss) that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss     (14)        -        (11)        (333)        (33)        (366)        186        9        195        (428)        (47)        (475)   
Total Other comprehensive income/(loss)     (14)        2        (12)        (295)        (22)        (317)        186        6        193        (449)        (36)        (485)   

Share-based compensation

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, CNH Industrial issued to selected employees approximately 2.0 million and 1.5 million Restricted Share Units (RSUs), respectively, with a weighted average fair value of $7.30 and $8.10 per share, respectively, and 0.5 million and 0.9 million Performance Share Units (PSUs), with a weighted average fair value of $5.10 and $6.33 per share, respectively, under the CNH Industrial N.V. Equity Incentive Plan approved by the AGM held on April 16, 2014.

CNH Industrial recognized total share-based compensation expense of $8 million and $30 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively ($13 million and $20 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, respectively).

23.    Provisions

A summary of Provisions at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is as follows:

 

($ million)    At September 30, 2016      At December 31, 2015  
Employee benefits               2,431                  2,494   

Other provisions:

                                   

Warranty and campaign programs

     939                  908            

Restructuring provision

     41                  57            

Investment provision

     22                  7            

Other risks

             2,721                          2,123            

Total Other provisions

              3,723                  3,095   

Total Provisions

                      6,154                          5,589   

 

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Total Provisions increased $565 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, of which $93 million attributable to exchange rate differences.

Provisions for Employee benefits include provisions for health care plans, pension plans and other post-employment benefits as well as other provisions for employees and provisions for other long-term employee benefits.

Provisions for Other risks mainly include provisions for contractual and commercial risks and disputes. In particular, this item includes the provision of 495 million (equivalent to $543 million at payment date), recorded in the first half of 2016, in relation to the European Commission settlement. The fine was paid by the Company on October 20, 2016. For more information on the European Commission settlement, see Note 27 “Commitments and contingencies”.

Employee benefits

Beginning in 2016, CNH Industrial changed the method used to estimate the service cost and net interest components of the net benefit cost in order to provide a more precise measure of net interest and service costs by improving the correlation between the projected benefit cash flows and the discrete spot yield curve rates. The new method uses the spot yield curve approach to estimate the service cost and net interest components by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used to determine the benefit obligations to relevant projected cash outflows. Historically, the service and net interest costs were determined using a single weighted-average discount rate based on hypothetical AA yield curves used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. The change has been accounted for as a change in estimate prospectively, and the impact on net interest and service costs recognized in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was not material. Additionally, this change does not affect the measurement of the total benefit obligations.

The following summarizes the components of Net benefit cost recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 for post-employment benefits:

 

     Pension plans      Healthcare plans      Other   
  

 

 

 
    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Three Months Ended

September 30,

    

Three Months Ended 

September 30, 

 

 

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015      2016      2015   

 

 

Service cost:

                 

 

 

Current service cost

     6         7         1         2         1           

 

 

Past service cost and (gain)/loss from curtailments and settlements

     -         -         -         -         -           

 

 

Total Service cost

     6         7         1         2         1           

 

 

Net interest expense

     4         7         9         11         -           

 

 

Other costs

     2         -         -         -         -           

 

 

Net benefit cost recognized to profit or loss

     12         14         10         13         1           

 

 
     Pension plans      Healthcare plans      Other   
  

 

 

 
    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

    

Nine Months Ended 

September 30, 

 

 

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015      2016      2015   

 

 

Service cost:

                 

 

 

Current service cost

     19         21         5         6         5           

 

 

Past service cost and (gain)/loss from curtailments and settlements

     -         -         -         -         -           

 

 

Total Service cost

     19         21         5         6         5           

 

 

Net interest expense

     12         17         28         33         2           

 

 

Other costs

     5         3         -         -         -           

 

 

Net benefit cost recognized to profit or loss

     36         41         33         39         7           

 

 

 

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24.  Debt

An analysis of debt by nature is as follows:

 

($ million)    At September 30, 2016      At December 31, 2015    

 

 

Asset-backed financing

              11,905                  12,999     

Other debt:

                                   

Bonds

             9,533                          8,430            

Borrowings from banks

     4,542                  4,397            

Payables represented by securities

     329                  379            

Other

     191                  253            

Total Other debt

              14,595                  13,459     

Total Debt

                      26,500                          26,458     

Debt increased by $42 million over the period (decrease of $775 million, excluding exchange translation differences).

In March 2016, CNH Industrial Capital LLC issued $500 million of debt securities at an annual fixed rate of 4.875% due in 2021. In May 2016, CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. issued 500 million (equivalent to $558 million) of notes at an annual fixed rate of 2.875%, due May 2023. In August 2016, CNH Industrial N.V. issued $600 million of notes at a semi-annual interest rate of 4.50%, due August 2023.

In August 2016, Case New Holland Industrial Inc. repurchased $450 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.875% notes due 2017, following a cash tender offer announced in the same month.

The following table shows the summary of issued bonds outstanding at September 30, 2016:

 

     Currency      Face value of
outstanding
bonds (in
million)
     Coupon     Maturity    

Outstanding  
amount  

($ million)  

 

Global Medium Term Notes:

            

 

CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. (1)

     EUR         1,200         6.25     March 9, 2018      1,339  

 

CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. (1)

     EUR         1,000         2.75     March 18, 2019      1,116  

 

CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. (1)

     EUR         700         2.875     September 27, 2021      781  

 

CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. (1)

     EUR         500         2.875     May 17, 2023      558  

 

CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. (1)

     EUR         100         3.5     November 12, 2025      112  

 

CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. (1)

     EUR         50         3.875     April 21, 2028      56  

 

Total Global Medium Term Notes

             3,962  

 

Other bonds:

            

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

     USD         500         6.25     November 1, 2016      500  

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

     USD         500         3.25     February 1, 2017      500  

 

Case New Holland Industrial Inc.

     USD         1,050         7.875     December 1, 2017      1,050  

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

     USD         600         3.625     April 15, 2018      600  

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

     USD         600         3.875     July 16, 2018      600  

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

     USD         500         3.375     July 15, 2019      500  

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

     USD         600         4.375     November 6, 2020      600  

 

CNH Industrial Capital LLC

     USD         500         4.875     April 1, 2021      500  

 

CNH Industrial N.V.

     USD         600         4.5     August 15, 2023      600  

 

Total Other bonds

             5,450  

 

Hedging effect and amortized cost valuation

             121  

 

Total Bonds

             9,533  

 

(1)

Bond listed on the Irish Stock Exchange.

The bonds issued by the Group may contain commitments of the issuer, and in certain cases commitments of CNH Industrial N.V. in its capacity as guarantor, which are typical of international practice for bond issues of this type such as, in particular, negative pledge, pari passu and cross default clauses. A breach of these commitments can lead to the early repayment of the issued notes. In addition, the bonds guaranteed by CNH Industrial N.V. under the Global Medium Term Note Programme, contain clauses which could lead to early repayment if there is a change of control of CNH Industrial N.V. associated with a downgrading by a ratings agency. The Group intends to repay the issued bonds in cash at the due date by utilizing available liquid resources. In addition, the companies in the Group may from time to time buy back their

 

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issued bonds, also for purposes of their cancellation. Such buy backs, if made, depend upon market conditions, the financial situation of the Group and other factors which could affect such decisions. Further information about these bonds is included in Note 27 “Debt” to the CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015.

In June 2016, CNH Industrial signed the renewal of a 1.75 billion 5 years committed revolving credit facility. The renewal extends the maturity of the previous facility of 1.75 billion from November 2019 until June 2021. Available committed credit lines expiring after twelve months amounts to approximately $3.0 billion at September 30, 2016 ($3.0 billion at December 31, 2015).

Debt secured with mortgages and other liens on assets of the Group amounts to $139 million at September 30, 2016 ($135 million at December 31, 2015); this amount included $58 million ($53 million at December 31, 2015) due to creditors for assets acquired under finance leases.

25.    Trade payables

Trade payables of $5,221 million at September 30, 2016 decreased by $121 million from the amount at December 31, 2015.

26.    Other current liabilities

At September 30, 2016, Other current liabilities mainly included $2,435 million of amounts payable to customers relating to buy-back agreements ($2,147 million at December 31, 2015) and accrued expenses and deferred income of $474 million ($457 million at December 31, 2015).

27.    Commitments and contingencies

As a global Group with a diverse business portfolio, CNH Industrial is exposed to numerous legal risks, including dealer and supplier litigation, intellectual property right disputes, product warranty and defective product claims, product performance, asbestos, personal injury, emissions and/or fuel economy, contractual issues, and environmental claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. The most significant of these matters are described below.

The outcome of any current or future proceedings, claims, or investigations cannot be predicted with certainty. Adverse decisions in one or more of these proceedings, claims or investigations could require CNH Industrial to pay substantial damages, or undertake service actions, recall campaigns or other costly actions. It is therefore possible that legal judgments could give rise to expenses that are not covered, or not fully covered, by insurers’ compensation payments and could affect CNH Industrial’s financial position and results. When it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle obligations and this amount can be reliably estimated, CNH Industrial recognizes specific provisions for this purpose.

Although the ultimate outcome of legal matters pending against CNH Industrial and its subsidiaries cannot be predicted, CNH Industrial believes the reasonable possible range of losses for these unresolved legal matters in addition to the amounts accrued would not have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other litigation and investigation

Since January 2011, Iveco, our wholly owned subsidiary, and its competitors have been subject to an investigation by the European Commission (the “Commission”) into certain business practices in the European Union in relation to medium and heavy trucks.

In the first quarter of 2016, CNH Industrial recorded an exceptional non-tax deductible charge of 450 million ($502 million) in relation to the investigation and related matters. On July 19, 2016, the Commission announced a settlement with Iveco under which the Commission imposed a fine of 495 million (equivalent to $543 million at payment date). As a result of this settlement, CNH Industrial recorded an additional non-tax deductible charge of 45 million ($49 million) in the second quarter of 2016. The fine was paid by the Company on October 20, 2016.

Guarantees

CNH Industrial provided loan guarantees on the debt or commitments of third parties and performance guarantees, mainly on behalf of a joint venture related to commercial commitments of defense vehicles, totaling $306 million and $316 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

 

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Other contingencies

CNH Industrial N.V. is successor to Fiat Industrial S.p.A., a company formed as a result of the demerger of Fiat S.p.A. (which, effective October 12, 2014, was merged into Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., “FCA”) in favor of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (the “Demerger”). As such, CNH Industrial continues to be liable jointly with FCA for the liabilities of FCA that arose prior to the effective date of the Demerger (January 1, 2011) and were still outstanding at that date (the “Liabilities”). This statutory provision is limited to the value of the net assets transferred to Fiat Industrial in the Demerger and survives until the Liabilities are satisfied in full. Furthermore, CNH Industrial N.V. may be responsible jointly with FCA in relation to tax liabilities, even if such tax liabilities exceed the value of the net assets transferred to Fiat Industrial in the Demerger. At September 30, 2016, the outstanding Liabilities amounted to approximately 1.2 billion ($1.4 billion) of which 1.0 billion ($1.1 billion) consisted of bonds guaranteed by FCA. CNH Industrial believes the risk of FCA’s insolvency is extremely remote, and therefore, no specific provision has been accrued in respect of the above-mentioned potential joint liability.

28.    Segment reporting

The operating segments through which CNH Industrial manages its operations are based on the internal reporting used by the CNH Industrial Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) to assess performance and make decisions about resource allocation. The segments are organized based on products and services provided by CNH Industrial.

CNH Industrial has the following five operating segments:

 

  n  

Agricultural Equipment designs, manufactures and distributes a full line of farm machinery and implements, including two-wheel and four-wheel drive tractors, crawler tractors (Quadtrac®), combines, cotton pickers, grape and sugar cane harvesters, hay and forage equipment, planting and seeding equipment, soil preparation and cultivation implements, and material handling equipment. Agricultural equipment is sold under the New Holland Agriculture and Case IH Agriculture brands, as well as the Steyr brand in Europe and the Miller brand, primarily in North America.

 

  n  

Construction Equipment designs, manufactures and distributes a full line of construction equipment including excavators, crawler dozers, graders, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, and telehandlers. Construction equipment is sold under the New Holland Construction and Case Construction Equipment brands.

 

  n  

Commercial Vehicles designs, produces and sells a full range of light, medium, and heavy vehicles for the transportation and distribution of goods under the Iveco brand, commuter buses and touring coaches under the Iveco Bus (previously Iveco Irisbus) and Heuliez Bus brands, quarry and mining equipment under the Iveco Astra brand, firefighting vehicles under the Magirus brand, and vehicles for civil defense and peace-keeping missions under the Iveco Defence Vehicles brand.

 

  n  

Powertrain designs, manufactures, and offers a range of propulsion and transmission systems and axles for on- and off-road engine applications, as well as engines for marine application and power generation under the FPT Industrial brand.

 

  n  

Financial Services offers a range of financial services to dealers and customers. Financial Services provides and administers retail financing to customers for the purchase or lease of new and used industrial equipment or vehicles and other equipment sold by CNH Industrial dealers. In addition, Financial Services provides wholesale financing to CNH Industrial dealers. Wholesale financing consists primarily of floor plan financing and allows the dealers to purchase and maintain a representative inventory of products.

The activities carried out by the four industrial segments Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment, Commercial Vehicles and Powertrain, as well as Corporate functions, are collectively referred to as “Industrial Activities”.

Revenues for each reported segment are those directly generated by or attributable to the segment as a result of its usual business activities and include revenues from transactions with third parties as well as those deriving from transactions with other segments, which are recognized at normal market prices. Segment expenses represent expenses deriving from each segment’s business activities both with third parties and other operating segments or which may otherwise be directly attributable to it. Expenses deriving from business activities with other segments are recognized at normal market prices.

The CODM reviews the performance of and allocates resources to the operating segments using only Operating profit of Industrial Activities calculating using U.S. GAAP. Operating profit of Industrial Activities under U.S. GAAP is defined as net sales less cost of goods sold, selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses. Operating Profit of Financial Services under U.S. GAAP is defined as revenues, less selling, general and administrative expenses, interest expenses and certain other operating expenses. In addition, with reference to Financial Services, the CODM assesses the performance of the segment on the basis of the Net income prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, the CODM reviews expenditures for long-lived assets; however, other operating segment asset information is not readily available.

 

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Operating profit under U.S. GAAP by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is summarized as follows:

 

                     Three months ended
September 30,
    

                Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
  

 

 

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015    

 

 

Agricultural Equipment

     155         137         546         604     

Construction Equipment

     1         37         32         72     

Commercial Vehicles

     64         60         202         128     

Powertrain

     52         35         171         124     

Eliminations and other

     (24)         (24)         (72)         (59)     

Total Industrial Activities

     248         245         879         869     

Financial Services

     114         128         363         397     

Eliminations and other

     (84)         (85)         (244)         (227)     

Total Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

     278         288         998         1,039     

A reconciliation from consolidated Operating profit under U.S. GAAP to Profit/(loss) before taxes under EU-IFRS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is provided below:

 

                         Three months ended
September 30,
    

                    Nine months ended   

September 30,  

 
  

 

 

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015    

 

 

Operating profit under U.S. GAAP

     278         288         998         1,039     

Adjustments/reclassifications to convert from Operating profit

under U.S. GAAP to Profit/(loss) before taxes under EU-IFRS:

                                   

Gains/(losses) on the disposal of investments under EU-IFRS

     -         -         -         -     

Other unusual income/(expenses) under EU-IFRS(*)

     (6)         (30)         (560)         (41)     

Financial income/(expenses) under EU-IFRS(**)

     (178)         (296)         (483)         (608)     

Result from investments under EU-IFRS

     14         12         (5)         38     

Development costs

     (37)         (7)         (91)         2     

Restructuring provisions under EU-IFRS

     (6)         (16)         (31)         (48)     

Other adjustments

     (13)         (14)         (41)         (50)     

Total adjustments/reclassifications

     (226)         (351)         (1,211)         (707)     

Profit/(loss) before taxes under EU-IFRS

     52         (63)         (213)         332     

(*)    In the nine months ended September 30, 2016, “Other unusual income/(expenses) under EU-IFRS” also includes the exceptional non-tax deductible charges of 495 million ($551 million) recorded in the first half of 2016 following the final settlement reached with the European Commission. For more information on the European Commission settlement, see Note 27 “Commitments and contingencies”.

(**)    In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, net financial expenses under EU-IFRS included a charge of $38 million related to the repurchase of $450 million in principal amount of the Case New Holland Industrial Inc. 7.875% Notes due 2017. In the three and nine months ended September 31, 2015, net financial expenses under EU-IFRS included an exceptional pre- and after-tax charge of $150 million, primarily due to the re-measurement of the net monetary assets of the Venezuelan subsidiary denominated in bolivars.

 

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Net income prepared under U.S. GAAP for Financial Services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is provided below, together with a reconciliation to CNH Industrial’s consolidated Profit/(loss) before taxes under EU-IFRS for the same periods:

 

    

            Three months ended

September 30,

    

            Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
  

 

 

 
($ million)    2016      2015      2016      2015    

 

 

Net income of Financial Services under U.S. GAAP (A)

     77         94         251         277     

 

 

Net Income (loss) of Industrial Activities under U.S. GAAP (B)

     39         (128)         (345)         17     

 

 

Eliminations and other (C)

     (77)         (94)         (251)         (277)     

 

 

CNH Industrial’s consolidated Net income (loss) under

U.S. GAAP (D) = (A) + (B) + (C)

     39         (128)         (345)         17     

 

 

Adjustments to conform with EU-IFRS (E)(*)

     (29)         16         (52)         78     

 

 

Income taxes under EU-IFRS (F)

     42         49         184         237     

 

 

Profit/(loss) before taxes under EU-IFRS (G) = (D) + (E) + (F)

     52         (63)         (213)         332     

 

 

(*)    Details about this item are provided in Note 32 “EU-IFRS to U.S. GAAP reconciliation”.

A summary of additional reportable segment information under U.S. GAAP, together with a reconciliation to the corresponding EU-IFRS consolidated item, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:

Revenues

 

   

            Three months ended

September 30,

   

            Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
 

 

 

 
($ million)   2016     2015     2016     2015    

 

 

Agricultural Equipment

    2,359        2,431        7,291        8,043     

Construction Equipment

    595        591        1,726        1,933     

Commercial Vehicles

    2,114        2,189        6,754        6,696     

Powertrain

    850        800        2,755        2,648     

Eliminations and other

    (457)        (462)        (1,539)        (1,512)     

Net sales of Industrial Activities

    5,461        5,549        16,987        17,808     

Financial Services

    386        390        1,173        1,226     

Eliminations and other

    (98)        (89)        (286)        (266)     

Total Revenues under U.S. GAAP

    5,749        5,850        17,874        18,768     

Difference, principally classification proceeds from the final sale of equipment

sold under buy-back commitment or leased, net of finance income of Industrial Activities

    87        118        323        327     

Total Net Revenues under EU-IFRS

    5,836        5,968        18,197        19,095     

29.    Fair value measurement

Fair value measurements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the entire measurement.

 

  n  

Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;

 

  n  

Level 2 —Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly;

 

  n  

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available.

 

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following table presents for each of the fair value hierarchy levels financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value, on a recurring basis, at September 30, 2016 and at December 31, 2015:

 

           At September 30, 2016      At December 31, 2015    
    

 

 

 
($ million)    Note         Level 1          Level 2          Level 3        Total        Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total    

 

 

Other non-current securities

     (15     1         -         -         1         1         -         -         1     

Other financial assets

     (19     -         117         -         117         -         211         -         211     

Total Assets

             1         117         -         118         1         211         -         212     

Other financial liabilities

     (19     -         (211)         -         (211)         -         (69)         -         (69)     

Total Liabilities

             -         (211)         -         (211)         -         (69)         -         (69)     

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy.

Description of the valuation techniques used to determine the fair value of derivative financial instruments is included in Note 21 to CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015.

Assets and liabilities not measured at fair value

The estimated fair values for financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value in the Statement of financial position at September 30, 2016 and at December 31, 2015 are as follows:

 

           At September 30, 2016    
    

 

 

 
($ million)    Note         Level 1        Level 2        Level 3          Total Fair
Value
       Carrying value    

 

 

Retail financing

     (18)        -         -         9,541         9,541         9,706     

Dealer financing

     (18)        -         -         8,352         8,352         8,355     

Finance leases

     (18)        -         -         417         417         412     

Other receivables from financing activities

     (18)        -         -         165         165         165     

Total Receivables from financing activities

             -         -         18,475         18,475         18,638     

Asset-backed financing

     (24)        -         11,686         -         11,686         11,905     

Bonds

     (24)        4,848         5,095         -         9,943         9,533     

Borrowings from banks

     (24)        -         4,344         -         4,344         4,542     

Payables represented by securities

     (24)        -         325         -         325         329     

Other debt

     (24)        -         191         -         191         191     

Total Debt

             4,848         21,641         -         26,489         26,500     
           At December 31, 2015    
    

 

 

 
($ million)    Note             Level 1          Level 2          Level 3      Total Fair
Value
         Carrying value    

 

 

Retail financing

     (18)        -         -         9,650         9,650         9,787     

 

 

Dealer financing

     (18)        -         -         8,608         8,608         8,611     

 

 

Finance leases

     (18)        -         -         564         564         557     

 

 

Other receivables from financing activities

     (18)        -         -         46         46         46     

 

 

Total Receivables from financing activities

       -         -         18,868         18,868         19,001     

 

 

Asset-backed financing

     (24)        -         12,989         -         12,989         12,999     

 

 

Bonds

     (24)        3,441         5,121         -         8,562         8,430     

 

 

Borrowings from banks

     (24)        -         4,194         -         4,194         4,397     

 

 

Payables represented by securities

     (24)        -         373         -         373         379     

 

 

Other debt

     (24)        -         253         -         253         253     

 

 

Total Debt

       3,441         22,930         -         26,371         26,458     

 

 

 

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Receivables from financing activities

The fair values of Receivables from financing is based on the discounted values of their related cash flows at market discount rates that reflect conditions applied in various reference markets on receivables with similar characteristic, adjusted to take into account the credit risk of the counterparties.

Debt

All Debt is classified as a level 2 fair value measurement, with the exception of the bonds issued by CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. and bonds issued by CNH Industrial N.V. (fair value of $4,848 million and $3,441 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively) which are included in the Level 1 and have been estimated with reference to quoted prices in active markets.

The fair value of Asset backed financing, Borrowings from banks, Payable represented by securities and Other debt are included in the Level 2 and have been estimated based on discounted cash flows analysis using the current market interest rates at year-end adjusted for the Group non-performance risk over the remaining term of the financial liability.

Other financial assets and liabilities

With reference to Cash and cash equivalents, Trade receivables, Current tax receivables, Other current assets, Trade payables and Other current liabilities, their carrying amount approximates their fair value due to the short maturity of these items.

30.    Related party transactions

In accordance with IAS 24 – Related Party Disclosures, CNH Industrial’s related parties are companies and persons who are capable of exercising control or joint control or who have a significant influence over the Group. Related parties include CNH Industrial N.V.’s parent company EXOR S.p.A. and the companies that EXOR S.p.A. controls or has a significant influence over, including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“FCA or “the FCA Group”), Ferrari N.V. and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and CNH Industrial’s unconsolidated subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures. In addition, the members of the Board of Directors and managers of CNH Industrial with strategic responsibility and members of their families are also considered related parties.

As of September 30, 2016, on the basis of the information published on the website of The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets and in reference to the up-to-date information on the files of CNH Industrial, EXOR S.p.A. held 41.37% of CNH Industrial’s voting power and had the ability to significantly influence the decisions submitted to a vote of CNH Industrial’s shareholders, including approval of annual dividends, the election and removal of directors, mergers or other business combinations, the acquisition or disposition of assets and issuances of equity and the incurrence of indebtedness. The percentage above has been calculated as the ratio of (i) the aggregate number of common shares and special voting shares beneficially owned by EXOR S.p.A. and (ii) the aggregate number of outstanding common shares and special voting shares of CNH Industrial as of September 30, 2016.

In addition, CNH Industrial engages in transactions with its unconsolidated subsidiaries, joint ventures, associates and other related parties on commercial terms that are normal in the respective markets, considering the characteristics of the goods or services involved. The Company’s Audit Committee reviews and evaluates all significant related party transactions.

Relations between CNH Industrial N.V. and its unconsolidated subsidiaries, its joint ventures, its associates and other related parties mainly consist of transactions of a commercial nature, which have an effect on revenues, cost of sales and trade receivables and payables.

Transactions with EXOR S.p.A. and its subsidiaries and affiliates

In connection with the Demerger, Fiat S.p.A. (now known as FCA) and Fiat Industrial entered into a Master Services Agreement (“MSA”) which sets forth the primary terms and conditions pursuant to which the service provider subsidiaries of Fiat Industrial and FCA provide services (such as purchasing, tax, accounting and other back office services, security and training) to the service receiving subsidiaries. As structured, the applicable service provider and service receiver subsidiaries become parties to the MSA through the execution of an Opt-In letter that may contain additional terms and conditions. Pursuant to the MSA, service receivers are required to pay to service providers the actual cost of the services plus a negotiated margin. Subsidiaries of FCA provide CNH Industrial with administrative services such as accounting, cash management, maintenance of plant and equipment, security, information systems and training under the terms and conditions of the MSA and the applicable Opt-in letters.

Additionally, CNH Industrial sells engines and light commercial vehicles to, and purchases engine blocks and other components from, FCA Group.

 

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These transactions with FCA are reflected in the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements at September 30, 2016 as follows:

 

    

                                     Nine months ended September 30,  

 

 
($ million)    2016      2015    

 

 

Net revenues

     613         570     

 

 

Cost of sales

     352         356     

 

 

Selling, general and administrative costs

     112         123     

 

 
($ million)    At September 30, 2016      At December 31, 2015    

 

 

Trade receivables

     16         14     

 

 

Trade payables

     113         136     

 

 

Transactions with joint ventures

CNH Industrial sells commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment and construction equipment, and provides technical services to joint ventures such as IVECO - OTO MELARA Società consortile a responsabilità limitata, CNH de Mexico SA de CV, Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri A.S. and New Holland HFT Japan Inc. CNH Industrial also purchases equipment from joint ventures, such as Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri A.S. These transactions primarily affected revenues, finance and interest income, cost of goods sold, trade receivables and payables and are presented as follows:

 

                                      Nine months ended September 30,    
($ million)   

 

2016

    

 

2015  

 

 

 

Net revenues

     434         478     

 

 

Cost of sales

     305         311     

 

 
($ million)    At September 30, 2016      At December 31, 2015    

 

 

Trade receivables

     87         48     

 

 

Trade payables

     85         141     

 

 

At September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, CNH Industrial had pledged guarantees on commitments of its joint ventures for an amount of $199 million and $203 million, respectively, mainly related to IVECO - OTO MELARA Società consortile a responsabilità limitata.

Transactions with associates

CNH Industrial sells trucks and commercial vehicles and provides services to associates. In the nine months ended September 30, 2016 revenues from associates totaled $81 million ($35 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015). At September 30, 2016 receivables arising from the revenues discussed above amounted to $18 million ($16 million at December 31, 2015). Trade payables to associates amounted to $12 million at September 30, 2016 ($14 million at December 31, 2015).

Transactions with unconsolidated subsidiaries

Revenues from transactions with unconsolidated subsidiaries amounted to zero in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 ($10 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2015). Receivables arising from these revenues amounted to zero at September 30, 2016 ($8 million at December 31, 2015). At September 30, 2016, trade payables to unconsolidated subsidiaries amounted to zero ($1 million at December 31, 2015).

Transactions with other related parties

In the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no transactions with other related parties.

 

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Compensation to Directors and Key Management

The fees of the Directors of CNH Industrial N.V. for carrying out their respective functions, including those in other consolidated companies, amounted to approximately $8 million and $19 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These amounts included the notional compensation cost arising from stock grants awarded to the Chairman, the Chief Executive Officer and certain Directors.

The aggregate expense incurred in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 for the compensation of Executives with strategic responsibilities of the Group amounted to approximately $16 million and $17 million, respectively. These amounts were inclusive of the notional compensation cost for share-based payments.

31.    Translation of financial statements denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar

The principal exchange rates used to translate into U.S. dollars the financial statements prepared in currencies other than the U.S. dollar were as follows:

 

                         Three  months ended  
September 30, 2016  
     At  
December 31, 2015  
                 Nine months ended  
September 30, 2015  
 
    

 

Average

    

 

At September 30  

           

 

Average

    

 

At September 30  

 

 

 

 Euro

     0.896         0.896           0.919           0.898         0.893     

 Pound sterling

     0.719         0.771           0.674           0.653         0.659     

 Swiss franc

     0.980         0.974           0.995           0.953         0.974     

 Polish zloty

     3.904         3.870           3.917           3.731         3.789     

 Brazilian real

     3.545         3.244           3.960           3.164         4.000     

 Canadian dollar

     1.321         1.316           1.388           1.260         1.342     

 Argentine peso

     14.520         15.300           12.984           8.966         9.420     

 Turkish lira

     2.935         3.008           2.918           2.666         3.026     

32.    EU-IFRS to US GAAP reconciliation

This Interim Report has been prepared in accordance with the EU-IFRS (see section “Significant accounting policies”, paragraph “Basis of preparation”, for additional information).

CNH Industrial reports quarterly and annual consolidated financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP, for SEC reporting and investor presentation purposes, and in accordance with EU-IFRS for European listing purposes and for Dutch law requirements.

EU-IFRS differ in certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. In order to help readers to understand the difference between the Group’s two sets of financial statements, CNH Industrial has provided, on a voluntary basis, a reconciliation from EU-IFRS to U.S. GAAP as follows:

Reconciliation of Profit

 

   

                                     Three months ended

September 30,

   

                             Nine months ended  

September 30,  

 
 

 

 

 
($ million)  

 

Note  

   

 

        2016

   

 

        2015

   

 

        2016

   

 

        2015  

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) in accordance with EU-IFRS

      10        (112)        (397)        95     

 

 

Adjustments to conform with U.S. GAAP:

         

 

 

Development costs

    (a)        37        7        91        (2)     

 

 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

    (b)        (2)        (2)        (6)        (6)     

 

 

Defined benefit plans

    (c)        (10)        (11)        (48)        (33)     

 

 

Restructuring provisions

    (d)        -        (2)        -        (4)     

 

 

Other adjustments

    (e)        (6)        (1)        10        (11)     

 

 

Tax impact on adjustments

    (f)        (15)        (2)        (18)        12     

 

 

Deferred tax assets and tax contingencies recognition

    (g)        25        (5)        23        (34)     

 

 

Total adjustments

      29        (16)        52        (78)     

 

 

Net income (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP

      39        (128)        (345)        17     

 

 

 

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Reconciliation of Total Equity

($ million)    Note     

At

September 30, 2016

    

At  

December 31, 2015  

 

 

 

Total Equity in accordance with EU-IFRS

        6,802         7,217     

 

 

Adjustments to conform with U.S. GAAP:

        

 

 

Development costs

     (a)         (2,517)         (2,536)     

 

 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

     (b)         108         113     

 

 

Defined benefit plans

     (c)         26         -     

 

 

Restructuring provisions

     (d)         5         5     

 

 

Other adjustments

     (e)         5         (2)     

 

 

Tax impact on adjustments

     (f)         721         729     

 

 

Deferred tax assets and tax contingencies recognition

     (g)         (685)         (683)     

 

 

Total adjustments

        (2,337)         (2,374)     

 

 

Total Equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP

        4,465         4,843     

 

 

Description of reconciling items

Reconciling items presented in the tables above are described as follows:

 

  (a)     Development costs

 

   

Under EU-IFRS, costs relating to development projects are recognized as intangible assets when costs can be measured reliably and the technical feasibility of the product, volumes and pricing support the view that the development expenditure will generate future economic benefits. Under U.S. GAAP, development costs are expensed as incurred. As a result, costs incurred related to development projects that have been capitalized under EU-IFRS are expensed as incurred under U.S. GAAP. Amortization expenses, net of result on disposal and impairment charges of previously capitalized development costs recorded under EU-IFRS, have been reversed under U.S. GAAP. In the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, under EU-IFRS the Group capitalized $80 million and $104 million, respectively of development costs and amortized $117 million and $111 million, respectively, of previously capitalized development costs that were reversed under U.S. GAAP (no impairment charges and no result on disposal were recorded in the third quarter of 2016 and 2015). In the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, under EU-IFRS the Group capitalized $271 million and $329 million, respectively, of development costs and amortized $362 million and $327 million, respectively, of previously capitalized development costs that were reversed under U.S. GAAP (no impairment charges and no result on disposal were recorded in the first nine months of 2016 and 2015).

 

  (b)     Goodwill and other intangible assets

 

   

Goodwill is not amortized but rather tested for impairment at least annually under both EU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP. The difference in goodwill and other intangible assets between the Group’s two sets of financial statements is primarily due to the different times when EU-IFRS and ASC 350 - Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, were adopted. CNH Industrial transitioned to EU-IFRS on January 1, 2004. Prior to the adoption of EU-IFRS, goodwill was recorded as an intangible asset and amortized to income on a straight-line basis over its estimated period of recoverability, not exceeding 20 years. CNH Industrial adopted ASC 350 on January 1, 2002. Under U.S. GAAP through December 31, 2001, goodwill was recorded as an intangible asset and amortized to income on a straight-line basis over a period not exceeding 40 years. In addition, EU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP differ in the determination of the goodwill impairment amount, if any goodwill impairment needs to be recognized. However, no difference arose as no goodwill impairment was required in the third quarter of 2016, in the first nine months of 2016 and in the corresponding periods of 2015.

 

  (c)     Defined benefit plans

 

   

The differences related to defined benefit plans are mainly due to the different accounting for actuarial gains and losses and the net interest component of the defined benefit cost between EU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP. Under EU-IFRS, actuarial gains and losses are recognized immediately in other comprehensive income without reclassification to profit or loss in subsequent years; net interest expense or income is recognized by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset (the defined benefit obligation less the fair value of plan assets, allowing for any assets ceiling restriction). Under U.S. GAAP, actuarial gains and losses are deferred through the use of the corridor method; interest cost applicable to the liability is recognized using the discount rate, while an expected return on assets is recognized reflecting management’s expectations on long-term average rates of return on funds invested to provide for benefits included in the projected benefit obligations.

 

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  (d)     Restructuring provisions

 

   

The main difference between EU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP with respect to accruing for restructuring costs is that EU-IFRS places emphasis on the recognition of the costs of the exit plan as a whole, whereas U.S. GAAP requires that each type of cost is examined individually to determine when it may be accrued. Under IAS 37 – Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, a provision for restructuring costs is recognized when the Group has a constructive obligation to restructure. Under U.S. GAAP, termination benefits are recognized in the period in which a liability is incurred. The application of U.S. GAAP often results in different timing recognition for the Group’s restructuring activities.

 

  (e)     Other adjustments

 

    Other adjustments refer to differences that are not individually material for the Group and are therefore shown as a combined total.

 

  (f)     Tax impact on adjustments

 

    This item includes the tax effects of adjustments from (a) to (e) and mainly refers to development costs.

 

  (g)     Deferred tax assets and tax contingencies recognition

 

   

The Group’s policy for accounting for deferred income taxes under EU-IFRS is described in section “Significant accounting policies” of the CNH Industrial Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 2015. This policy is similar to U.S. GAAP which states that a deferred tax asset or liability is recognized for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and tax loss carry forwards. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized based on available evidence. The most significant accounting difference between EU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP relates to development costs, which also has a significant impact on accumulated deferred tax assets or liabilities and on U.S. GAAP pretax book income or loss in certain jurisdictions. As a result, the assessment of tax contingencies and recoverability of deferred tax assets in each jurisdiction can vary significantly between EU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP for financial reporting purposes. This adjustment relates primarily to foreign jurisdictions with U.S. GAAP pretax book losses higher than those recorded for EU-IFRS purposes.

33.    Subsequent events

CNH Industrial has evaluated subsequent events through November 7, 2016, which is the date the financial statements were authorized for issuance, and identified the following:

 

  n  

On October 20, 2016, CNH Industrial paid 495 million ($543 million) relating to the European Commission settlement as disclosed under Note 27 “Commitments and contingencies”.

 

  n  

On October 31, 2016, CNH Industrial N.V. announced an agreement to acquire the tillage, seeding and hay, and forage segments of Kongskilde Industries, part of the Danish Group Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab. The acquisition comprises a transfer of assets and includes two plants in Europe, and other assets in the EMEA and NAFTA regions. The transaction is subject to various closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

 

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