CMI 12.31.2013 10K

 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2013
Commission File Number 1-4949
CUMMINS INC.
Indiana
(State of Incorporation)
 
35-0257090
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
500 Jackson Street
Box 3005
Columbus, Indiana 47202-3005
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone (812) 377-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $2.50 par value
 
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $20.3 billion at June 30, 2013. This value includes all shares of the registrant's common stock, except for treasury shares.
As of January 31, 2014, there were 186,682,826 shares outstanding of $2.50 par value common stock.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2014 annual meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Schedule 14A within 120 days after the end of 2013, will be incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K to the extent indicated therein upon such filing.
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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Cummins Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Cummins," "we," "our," or "us."
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain parts of this annual report contain forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industries in which we operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions.  Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "could," "should" or words of similar meaning.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which we refer to as "future factors," which are difficult to predict.  Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.  Some future factors that could cause our results to differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements are discussed below and shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these future factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  Future factors that could affect the outcome of forward-looking statements include the following:
a sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets;
a slowdown in infrastructure development;
unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of emission standards around the world;
the actions of, and income from, joint ventures and other investees that we do not directly control;
changes in the engine outsourcing practices of significant customers;
a downturn in the North American truck industry or financial distress of a major truck customer;
a major customer experiencing financial distress;
any significant problems in our new engine platforms;
supply shortages and supplier financial risk, particularly from any of our single-sourced suppliers;
variability in material and commodity costs;
product recalls;
competitor pricing activity;
increasing competition, including increased global competition among our customers in emerging markets; 
exposure to information technology security threats and sophisticated"cyber attacks;"
political, economic and other risks from operations in numerous countries;
changes in taxation;
global legal and ethical compliance costs and risks;
aligning our capacity and production with our demand;
product liability claims;
the development of new technologies;
obtaining additional customers for our new light-duty diesel engine platform and avoiding any related write-down in our investments in such platform;
increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations;
foreign currency exchange rate changes;
the price and availability of energy;
the performance of our pension plan assets;
labor relations;
changes in accounting standards;
our sales mix of products;

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protection and validity of our patent and other intellectual property rights;
technological implementation and cost/financial risks in our increasing use of large, multi-year contracts;
the cyclical nature of some of our markets;
the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings;
continued availability of financing, financial instruments and financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support our future business;
the consummation and integration of the planned acquisitions of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors; and
other risk factors described in Item IA under the caption "Risk Factors."
Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this annual report and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.



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PART I
ITEM 1.    Business
OVERVIEW
Cummins Inc. was founded in 1919 as a corporation in Columbus, Indiana, as one of the first diesel engine manufacturers. We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines and engine-related component products, including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems and electric power generation systems.  We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and other customers worldwide. We serve our customers through a network of over 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 6,800 dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.
OPERATING SEGMENTS
We have four complementary operating segments: Engine, Components, Power Generation and Distribution. These segments share technology, customers, strategic partners, brand recognition and our distribution network in order to compete more efficiently and effectively in their respective markets. In each of our operating segments, we compete worldwide with a number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell similar products. Our products compete primarily on the basis of performance, fuel economy, speed of delivery, quality, customer support and price. Financial information about our operating segments, including geographic information, is incorporated by reference from Note 22, "OPERATING SEGMENTS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Engine Segment
Engine segment sales and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 
47
%
 
50
%
 
52
%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 
48
%
 
54
%
 
53
%
___________________________________________________________
(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Our Engine segment manufactures and markets a broad range of diesel and natural gas powered engines under the Cummins brand name, as well as certain customer brand names, for the heavy- and medium-duty truck, bus, recreational vehicle (RV), light-duty automotive, agricultural, construction, mining, marine, oil and gas, rail and governmental equipment markets. We offer a wide variety of engine products including:
Engines with a displacement range of 2.8 to 91 liters and horsepower ranging from 49 to 4,200;
New parts and service, as well as remanufactured parts and engines, through our extensive distribution network and
The newly developed light-duty diesel engine, which will be sold through the recreational vehicle, pick-up, bus and certain medium-duty truck markets.
Our Engine segment is organized by engine displacement size and serves these end-user markets:
Heavy-duty truck - We manufacture diesel engines that range from 310 to 600 horsepower serving global heavy-duty truck customers worldwide.
Medium-duty truck and bus - We manufacture medium-duty diesel engines ranging from 200 to 450 horsepower serving medium-duty and inter-city delivery truck customers worldwide, with key markets including North America, Latin America, Europe and Mexico. We also provide diesel or natural gas engines for school buses, transit buses and shuttle buses worldwide, with key markets including North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Light-duty automotive and RV - We manufacture 320 to 385 horsepower diesel engines for Chrysler Group, LLC's (Chrysler) heavy-duty chassis cab and pickup trucks and 200 to 600 horsepower diesel engines for Class A motor homes (RVs), primarily in North America.

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Industrial - We provide mid-range, heavy-duty and high-horsepower engines that range from 49 to 4,200 horsepower for a wide variety of equipment in the construction, agricultural, mining, rail, government, oil and gas, power generation and commercial and recreational marine applications throughout the world. Across these markets we have major customers in North America, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), China, Korea, Japan, Latin America, India, Russia, Southeast Asia, South Pacific and Mexico.
The principal customers of our heavy- and medium-duty truck engines include truck manufacturers such as PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR), Daimler Trucks North America, Ford Motor Company, Navistar International Corporation (Navistar), MAN Latin America and Volvo. We sell our industrial engines to manufacturers of construction, agricultural and marine equipment, including Komatsu, Belaz, Hyundai, Hitachi and JLG. The principal customers of our light-duty on-highway engines are Chrysler and manufacturers of RVs.
In the markets served by our Engine segment, we compete with independent engine manufacturers as well as OEMs who manufacture engines for their own products. Our primary competitors in North America are International Truck and Engine Corporation (Engine Division), Detroit Diesel Corporation, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Volvo Powertrain, Ford Motor Company and Hino Power. Our primary competitors in international markets vary from country to country, with local manufacturers generally predominant in each geographic market. Other engine manufacturers in international markets include Weichai Power Co. Ltd., MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG (MAN), Fiat Power Systems, GuangxiYuchai Group, GE Jenbacher, Tognum AG, CAT, Volvo, Yanmar Co., Ltd. and Deutz AG.
Components Segment
Components segment sales and EBIT as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 
21
%
 
19
%
 
18
%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 
24
%
 
18
%
 
18
%
___________________________________________________________
(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Our Components segment supplies products which complement our Engine segment, including aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, filtration products and fuel systems for commercial diesel applications. We manufacture filtration systems for on- and off-highway heavy-duty and mid-range equipment, and we are a supplier of filtration products for industrial and passenger car applications. In addition, we develop aftertreatment systems and turbochargers to help our customers meet increasingly stringent emission standards and fuel systems which to date have primarily supplied our Engine segment and our joint venture partner Scania.
Our Components segment is organized around the following businesses:
Emission solutions - Our emission solutions business is a global leader in designing, manufacturing and integrating aftertreatment technology and solutions for the commercial on-and off-highway medium-duty, heavy-duty and high-horsepower engine markets. Our emission solutions business develops and produces various emission solutions, including custom engineering systems and integrated controls, oxidation catalysts, particulate filters, oxides of nitrogen (NOx) reduction systems such as selective catalytic reduction and NOx adsorbers and engineered components such as dosers and sensors. Our emission solutions business primarily serves markets in North America, Europe, Brazil, Russia, Australia and China and serves both OEM and engine first fit and retrofit customers.
Turbo technologies - Our turbo technologies business designs, manufactures and markets turbochargers for light-duty, mid-range, heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel markets with manufacturing facilities in five countries and sales and distribution worldwide. Our turbo technologies business provides critical air handling technologies for engines, including variable geometry turbochargers, to meet challenging performance requirements and worldwide emission standards. Our turbo technologies business primarily serves markets in North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil.

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Filtration - Our filtration business designs and manufactures filtration, coolant and chemical products. Our filtration business offers over 8,000 products including air filters, fuel filters, fuel water separators, lube filters, hydraulic filters, coolant, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel additives and other filtration systems to OEMs, dealers/distributors and end users. Our filtration business supports a wide customer base in a diverse range of markets including on-highway, off-highway, oil and gas, agriculture, construction, power generation, marine, industrial and light-duty trucks. We produce and sell globally recognized Fleetguard® branded products in over 160 countries including countries in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. Fleetguard products are available through thousands of distribution points worldwide.
Fuel systems - Our fuel systems business designs and manufactures new and replacement fuel systems primarily for heavy-duty on-highway diesel engine applications and also remanufactures fuel systems.
Customers of our Components segment generally include our Engine and Distribution segments, truck manufacturers and other OEMs, many of which are also customers of our Engine segment, such as PACCAR, Daimler, Volvo, Navistar, Komatsu, Ford and other manufacturers that use our components in their product platforms.
Our Components segment competes with other manufacturers of aftertreatment systems, filtration, turbochargers and fuel systems. Our primary competitors in these markets include Robert Bosch GmbH, Donaldson Company, Inc., Clarcor Inc., Mann+Hummel Group, Honeywell International, Borg-Warner, Tenneco Inc., Eberspacher Holding GmbH & Co. KG and Denso Corporation.
On July 18, 2012, we acquired the doser technology business assets from Hilite Germany GmbH (Hilite) in a $176 million cash transaction. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination with the majority of the purchase price being allocated to goodwill and technology and customer related intangible assets. The results of the acquired entity for 2012 and 2013 were included in the Components operating segment.
During 2011, we sold certain assets and liabilities of our exhaust business, which manufactured exhaust products and select components for emission systems for a variety of applications not core to our other product offerings, and our light-duty filtration business, which manufactured light-duty automotive and industrial filtration solutions. Both of these businesses were historically included in our Components segment. See Note 2, "ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail.
Power Generation Segment
Power Generation segment sales and EBIT as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 
14
%
 
15
%
 
16
%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 
10
%
 
12
%
 
14
%
___________________________________________________________
(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Our Power Generation segment designs and manufactures most of the components that make up power generation systems, including controls, alternators, transfer switches and switchgear. This segment is a global provider of power generation systems, components and services for a diversified customer base, including the following:
Standby power solutions for customers who rely on uninterrupted sources of power to meet the needs of their customers.
Distributed generation power solutions for customers with less reliable electrical power infrastructures, typically in developing countries. In addition, our power solutions provide an alternative source of generating capacity located close to its point of use, which is purchased by utilities, independent power producers and large power customers for use as prime or peaking power.
Mobile power solutions, which provide a secondary source of power (other than drivetrain power) for mobile applications.


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In the first quarter of 2012, our Power Generation segment reorganized its reporting structure to include the following businesses.
Power products - Our power products business manufactures generators for commercial and consumer applications ranging from two kilowatts (kW) to one megawatt (MW) under the Cummins Power Generation and Cummins Onan brands.
Power systems - Our power systems business manufactures and sells diesel fuel-based generator sets over one MW, paralleling systems and transfer switches for critical protection and distributed generation applications. We also offer integrated systems that consist of generator sets, power transfer and paralleling switchgear for applications such as data centers, health care facilities and waste water treatment plants.
Alternators - Our alternator business (formally called generator technologies prior to the fourth quarter of 2013) designs, manufactures, sells and services A/C generator/alternator products internally as well as to other generator set assemblers. Our products are sold under the Stamford, AVK and Markon brands and range in output from 0.6 kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to 30,000 kVA.
Power Solutions - Our power solutions business provides natural gas fuel-based turnkey solutions for distributed generation and energy management applications in the range of 300-2000 kW products. The business also serves a global rental account for diesel and gas generator sets.
This segment continuously explores emerging technologies and provides integrated power generation products using technologies other than reciprocating engines. We use our own research and development capabilities as well as those of our business partnerships to develop cost-effective and environmentally sound power solutions.
Our customer base for our power generation products is highly diversified, with customer groups varying based on their power needs. India, China, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Western Europe, Latin America and the Middle East are our largest geographic markets outside of North America.
Power Generation competes with a variety of engine manufacturers and generator set assemblers across the world. Our primary competitors are CAT, Tognum (MTU) and Kohler/SDMO (Kohler Group), but we also compete with GE Jenbacher, FG Wilson (CAT group), Generac, Mitsubishi (MHI) and numerous regional generator set assemblers. Our alternators business competes globally with Emerson Electric Co., Marathon Electric and Meccalte, among others.
Distribution Segment
Distribution segment sales and EBIT as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 
18
%
 
16
%
 
14
%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 
18
%
 
16
%
 
15
%
___________________________________________________________
(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Our Distribution segment consists of 27 company-owned and 15 joint venture distributors that service and distribute the full range of our products and services to end-users at over 400 locations in approximately 80 distribution territories. Our company-owned distributors are located in key markets, including North America, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, India, China, Africa, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Singapore and Central America, while our joint venture distributors are located in key markets, including North America, South America, Africa, China, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam.
The Distribution segment consists of the following businesses which service and/or distribute the full range of our products and services:
Parts and filtration,
Power generation,
Engines and
Service.

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The Distribution segment is organized into five primary geographic regions:
North and Central America,
Asia Pacific,
Europe and the Middle East (EME),
Africa and
South America.
Asia Pacific and EME are composed of six smaller regional distributor organizations (South Pacific, Greater Europe, the Middle East, China, India and Northeast/Southeast Asia) which allow us to better manage these vast geographic territories.
North and Central America are comprised of a network of wholly-owned and partially-owned distributors. Internationally, our network consists of independent, partially-owned and wholly-owned distributors. Through these networks, we provide parts and service to our customers. These full-service solutions include maintenance contracts, engineering services and integrated products, where we customize our products to cater to specific needs of end-users. Our distributors also serve and develop dealers, predominantly OEM dealers, in their territories by providing new products, technical support, tools, training, parts and product information.
In addition to managing our involvement with our wholly-owned and partially-owned distributors, our Distribution segment is responsible for managing the performance and capabilities of our independent distributors. Our Distribution segment serves a highly diverse customer base with approximately 44 percent of its 2013 sales being generated from new engines and power generation equipment, compared to 45 percent in 2012, with its remaining sales generated by parts and filtration and service revenue.
Financial information about our distributors accounted for under the equity method are incorporated by reference from Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our distributors compete with distributors or dealers that offer similar products. In many cases, these competing distributors or dealers are owned by, or affiliated with the companies that are listed above as competitors of our Engine, Components or Power Generation segments. These competitors vary by geographical location.
On September 17, 2013, we announced our intention to acquire the equity that we do not already own in most of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors over the next three to five years.
In December 2013, we acquired the remaining 35 percent interest in Cummins Western Canada LP (Western Canada) from the former principal for consideration of approximately $34 million. This entity was previously consolidated and, as a result, the acquisition was not treated as a business combination but as an equity transaction. This acquisition was made in accordance with our planned strategy.
In May 2013, we acquired the remaining 67 percent interest in Cummins Rocky Mountain LLC (Rocky Mountain) from the former principal for consideration of approximately $62 million in cash and an additional $74 million in cash paid to creditors to eliminate all debt related to the entity.  The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the results of the acquired entity included in the Distribution operating segment in the second quarter of 2013.
In January 2013, we acquired an additional 29.99 percent interest in Cummins Northwest LLC (Northwest) from the former principal for consideration of approximately $18 million.   We formed a new partnership with a new distributor principal.  We owned 79.99 percent of Northwest and the new distributor principal owned 20.01 percent. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the results of the acquired entity included in the Distribution operating segment in the first quarter of 2013. In July 2013, we acquired the remaining 20.01 percent from the former distributor principal for an additional $4 million.
In July 2012, we acquired an additional 45 percent interest in Cummins Central Power from the former principal for consideration of approximately $20 million. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the results of the acquired entity included in the Distribution operating segment in the third quarter of 2012.
See Note 2, "ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail.

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JOINT VENTURES, ALLIANCES AND NON-WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
We have entered into a number of joint venture agreements and alliances with business partners around the world. Our joint ventures are either distribution or manufacturing entities. We also own controlling interests in non-wholly-owned manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries. Five entities, in which we own more than a 50 percent equity interest, are consolidated in our Distribution segment results as well as several manufacturing joint ventures in the other operating segments.
In the event of a change of control of either party to certain of these joint ventures and other strategic alliances, certain consequences may result including automatic termination and liquidation of the venture, exercise of "put" or "call" rights of ownership by the non-acquired partner, termination or transfer of technology license rights to the non-acquired partner and increases in component transfer prices to the acquired partner. We will continue to evaluate joint venture and partnership opportunities in order to penetrate new markets, develop new products and generate manufacturing and operational efficiencies.
Financial information about our investments in joint ventures and alliances is incorporated by reference from Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our equity income from these investees was as follows:
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Distribution Entities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
North American distributors
$
129

 
40
 %
 
$
147

 
42
 %
 
$
134

 
36
 %
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.
25

 
8
 %
 
26

 
8
 %
 
22

 
6
 %
All other distributors
1

 
 %
 
4

 
1
 %
 
4

 
1
 %
Manufacturing Entities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
63

 
19
 %
 
52

 
15
 %
 
80

 
21
 %
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
58

 
18
 %
 
61

 
18
 %
 
68

 
18
 %
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Heavy-duty)
(21
)
 
(6
)%
 
(13
)
 
(4
)%
 
(6
)
 
(2
)%
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty)
17

 
5
 %
 
5

 
1
 %
 
(7
)
 
(2
)%
Shanghai Fleetguard Filter Co., Ltd.
13

 
4
 %
 
13

 
4
 %
 
15

 
4
 %
Tata Cummins, Ltd.
5

 
2
 %
 
11

 
3
 %
 
14

 
4
 %
Cummins Westport, Inc.
4

 
1
 %
 
14

 
4
 %
 
14

 
4
 %
All other manufacturers
31

 
9
 %
 
27

 
8
 %
 
37

 
10
 %
Cummins share of net income(1)
$
325

 
100
 %
 
$
347

 
100
 %
 
$
375

 
100
 %
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(1) This total represents our share of net income of our equity investees and is exclusive of royalties and interest income from our equity investees. To see how this amount reconciles to "Equity, royalty and interest income from investees" in the Consolidated Statements of Income, see Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Distribution Entities
North American Distributors - As of December 31, 2013, our distribution channel in North America included nine unconsolidated partially-owned distributors. Our equity interests in these nonconsolidated entities ranged from 37 percent to 50 percent. We also had more than a 50 percent ownership interest in three partially owned distributors which we consolidate. While each distributor is a separate legal entity, the business of each is substantially the same as that of our wholly-owned distributors based in other parts of the world. All of our distributors, irrespective of their legal structure or ownership, offer the full range of our products and services to customers and end-users in their respective markets.
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. is a joint venture with Komatsu America Corporation. The joint venture is a distributor that offers the full range of our products and services to customers and end-users in the Chilean and Peruvian markets.

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Our distribution agreements with independent and partially-owned distributors generally have a renewable three-year term and are restricted to specified territories. Our distributors develop and maintain a network of dealers with which we have no direct relationship. Our distributors are permitted to sell other, noncompetitive products only with our consent. We license all of our distributors to use our name and logo in connection with the sale and service of our products, with no right to assign or sublicense the trademarks, except to authorized dealers, without our consent. Products are sold to the distributors at standard domestic or international distributor net prices, as applicable. Net prices are wholesale prices we establish to permit our distributors an adequate margin on their sales. Subject to local laws, we can generally refuse to renew these agreements upon expiration or terminate them upon written notice for inadequate sales, change in principal ownership and certain other reasons. Distributors also have the right to terminate the agreements upon 60-day notice without cause, or 30-day notice for cause. Upon termination or failure to renew, we are required to purchase the distributor's current inventory, signage and special tools, and may, at our option purchase other assets of the distributor, but are under no obligation to do so.
See further discussion of our distribution network under the Distribution segment section above.
Manufacturing Entities
Our manufacturing joint ventures have generally been formed with customers and generally are intended to allow us to increase our market penetration in geographic regions, reduce capital spending, streamline our supply chain management and develop technologies. Our largest manufacturing joint ventures are based in China and are included in the list below. Our engine manufacturing joint ventures are supplied by our Components segment in the same manner as it supplies our wholly-owned Engine segment and Power Generation segment manufacturing facilities. Our Components segment joint ventures and wholly owned entities provide fuel systems, filtration, aftertreatment systems and turbocharger products that are used in our engines as well as some competitors' products. The results and investments in our joint ventures in which we have 50 percent or less ownership interest are included in “Equity, royalty and interest income from investees” and “Investments and advances related to equity method investees” in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (CCEC) is a joint venture in China with Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co. Ltd. This joint venture manufactures several models of our heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel engines, primarily serving the industrial and stationary power markets in China.
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) is a joint venture in China with Dongfeng Automotive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng), one of the largest medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. DCEC produces Cummins 4- to 13-liter mechanical engines, full-electric diesel engines, with a power range from 125 to 545 horsepower, and natural gas engines.
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., a commercial vehicle manufacturer, which consists of two distinct lines of business, a light-duty business and a heavy-duty business. The light-duty business produces ISF 2.8 liter and ISF 3.8 liter families of our high performance light-duty diesel engines in Beijing. These engines are used in light-duty commercial trucks, pickup trucks, buses, multipurpose and sport utility vehicles with main markets in China, Brazil and Russia. Certain types of marine, small construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families. The heavy-duty business has been in the development stage for the past several years but is scheduled to start the production of ISG 10.5 liter and ISG 11.8 liter families of our high performance heavy-duty diesel engines in the second quarter of 2014 in Beijing. These engines will be used in heavy-duty commercial trucks in China and subsequently in world wide markets. Certain types of construction equipment and industrial applications will also be served by these engine families in the future.
Shanghai Fleetguard Filter Co., Ltd. - Shanghai Fleetguard Filter Co., Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Dongfeng that manufactures filtration systems.
Cummins Westport, Inc. - Cummins Westport, Inc. is a joint venture in Canada with Westport Innovations Inc. to market and sell automotive spark-ignited natural gas engines and to participate in joint technology projects on low-emission technologies.
Tata Cummins, Ltd. - Tata Cummins, Ltd. is a joint venture in India with Tata Motors Ltd., the largest automotive company in India and a member of the Tata group of companies. This joint venture manufactures engines in India for use in trucks manufactured by Tata Motors, as well as for various industrial and power generation applications.

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Komatsu manufacturing alliances - Komatsu manufacturing alliances consists of two manufacturing joint ventures and one design joint venture including Komatsu Cummins Engine Company (KCEC) in Japan and Cummins Komatsu Engine Company (CKEC) in the United States (U.S.) with Komatsu Ltd. These joint ventures manufacture Cummins-designed medium-duty engines in Japan and Komatsu-designed high-horsepower engines in the U.S. The industrial engine design joint venture is located in Japan.
Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing, LLC - Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing, LLC is a joint venture in the United States with Scania Holding, Inc. This joint venture manufactures several models of advanced fuel systems for heavy-duty and midrange diesel engines.
Cummins Olayan Energy Ltd. - Cummins Olayan Energy Ltd. is a joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with General Contracting Company to operate certain rental power generation equipment, which is primarily utilized within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Guangxi Cummins Industrial Power Co., Ltd. - Guangxi Cummins Industrial Power Co., Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co. This joint venture manufactures 6.7 liter and 9.3 liter diesel engines for use in various construction equipment.
Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
We have a controlling interest in Cummins India Ltd. (CIL), which is a publicly listed company on various stock exchanges in India. CIL produces mid-range, heavy-duty and high-horsepower engines, generators for the Indian and export markets and natural gas spark-ignited engines for power generation, automotive and industrial applications. CIL also has distribution and power generation operations.
SUPPLY
The performance of the end-to-end supply chain, extending through to our suppliers, is foundational to our ability to meet customers' expectations and support long-term growth. We are committed to having a robust strategy for how we select and manage our suppliers to enable a market focused supply chain. This requires us to continuously evaluate and upgrade our supply base, as necessary, to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers.
We have a strategic sourcing policy that guides decisions on what we make internally, what we purchase externally and when we establish supplier partnerships to provide the lowest total cost and highest supply chain performance. Today we machine and assemble strategic components used in our engines and power generation units, including blocks, heads, turbochargers, connecting rods, camshafts, crankshafts, filters, alternators and fuel systems. We source externally purchased material and manufactured components from global leading suppliers both domestically and internationally. Many key suppliers are managed through long-term supply agreements that assure capacity, delivery, quality and cost requirements are met over an extended period. Approximately 60 to 70 percent of the direct material in our product designs are single sourced to external suppliers. Although we elected to source a relatively high proportion of our total raw materials and components from single suppliers, we have an established annual sourcing strategy process and risk assessment procedures to evaluate risk. These processes are leading us to increase our use of dual and parallel sourcing to both minimize risk and increase supply chain responsiveness.
Other important elements of our sourcing strategy include:
working with suppliers to measure and improve their environmental footprint,
selecting and managing suppliers to comply with our supplier code of conduct and
assuring our suppliers do not use restricted or prohibited materials in our products.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
We own or control a significant number of patents and trademarks relating to the products we manufacture. These patents and trademarks were granted and registered over a period of years. Although these patents and trademarks are generally considered beneficial to our operations, we do not believe any patent, group of patents, or trademark (other than our leading brand house trademarks) is significant to our business.

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SEASONALITY
While individual product lines may experience modest seasonal variation in production, there is no material effect on the demand for the majority of our products on a quarterly basis with the exception that our Power Generation segment normally experiences seasonal declines in the first quarter due to general declines in construction spending during this period and our Distribution segment normally experiences seasonal declines in its first quarter business activity due to holiday periods in Asia and Australia.
LARGEST CUSTOMERS
We have thousands of customers around the world and have developed long-standing business relationships with many of them. PACCAR is our largest customer, accounting for approximately 12 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2013, compared to approximately 13 percent in 2012 and 12 percent in 2011. We have long-term supply agreements with PACCAR for our heavy-duty ISX 15 liter and ISX 11.9 liter engines and our ISL 9 liter mid-range engine. While a significant number of our sales to PACCAR are under long-term supply agreements, these agreements provide for particular engine requirements for specific vehicle models and not a specific volume of engines. PACCAR is our only customer accounting for more than 10 percent of our net sales in 2013. The loss of this customer or a significant decline in the production level of PACCAR vehicles that use our engines would have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. We have been an engine supplier to PACCAR for over 69 years. A summary of principal customers for each operating segment is included in our segment discussion.
In addition to our agreement with PACCAR, we have long-term heavy-duty engine supply agreements with Navistar and Volvo Trucks North America and long-term mid-range supply agreements with Daimler Trucks North America, Navistar, MAN and Ford. We also have an agreement with Chrysler to supply engines for its Ram trucks. In our off-highway markets, we have various engine and component supply agreements ranging across our midrange and high-horsepower businesses with Komatsu Ltd., as well as various joint ventures and other license agreements in our Engine, Component and Distribution segments. Collectively, our net sales to these eight customers, including PACCAR, was approximately 36 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2013, compared to approximately 35 percent in 2012 and 33 percent in 2011. Excluding PACCAR, net sales to any single customer were less than 7 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2013, compared to less than 8 percent in 2012 and less than 6 percent in 2011. These agreements contain standard purchase and sale agreement terms covering engine and engine parts pricing, quality and delivery commitments, as well as engineering product support obligations. The basic nature of our agreements with OEM customers is that they are long-term price and operations agreements that help assure the availability of our products to each customer through the duration of the respective agreements. Agreements with most OEMs contain bilateral termination provisions giving either party the right to terminate in the event of a material breach, change of control or insolvency or bankruptcy of the other party.
BACKLOG
Our 2013 lead times for the majority of our businesses improved from their 2012 levels. While we have supply agreements with some truck and off-highway equipment OEMs, most of our business is transacted through open purchase orders. These open orders are historically subject to month-to-month releases and are subject to cancellation on reasonable notice without cancellation charges and therefore are not considered firm. As of December 31, 2013, we did not have any significant backlogs.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE
In 2013, we decreased our research, development and engineering expenses slightly as we continued to invest in future critical technologies and products. We will continue to make investments to improve our current technologies, continue to meet the future emission requirements around the world and improve fuel economy.
Our research and development program is focused on product improvements, innovations and cost reductions for our customers. Research and development expenditures include salaries, contractor fees, building costs, utilities, administrative expenses and allocation of corporate costs and are expensed, net of contract reimbursements, when incurred. From time to time, we enter into agreements with customers to fund a portion of the research and development costs of a particular project. We generally account for these reimbursements as an offset to the related research and development expenditure. Research and development expenses, net of contract reimbursements, were $700 million in 2013, $721 million in 2012 and $621 million in 2011. Contract reimbursements were $76 million in 2013, $86 million in 2012 and $75 million in 2011.

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For 2011, approximately $1 million, or less than 1 percent, of our research and development expenditures were directly related to compliance with 2010 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards. For 2013, 2012 and 2011, approximately $15 million, $101 million and $104 million, or 2 percent, 14 percent and 17 percent, respectively, of our research and development expenditures were directly related to compliance with 2013 EPA emission standards. For 2013, approximately $32 million, or 5 percent, of our research and development expenditures was directly related to compliance with 2017 EPA emission standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Our 10 Environmental Sustainability principles attempt to positively impact the environment through the products that we make, how we use our facilities and manage our supply chain and how we improve the communities where we live and work. Using these guiding principles and with the input of key stakeholder areas, our Corporate Action Committee for Environmental Sustainability in 2013 developed the Company's first Global Environmental Sustainability Plan to more fully integrate environmental stewardship across all of our businesses and functions. We continue to invest significantly in our products to further reduce emissions and increase efficiency. We attempt to work collaboratively with customers to improve their fuel economy, reduce their carbon footprints and conserve other resources. Over the past five years, we believe that we have reduced company-wide water usage intensity by approximately 47 percent, U.S.-wide process-derived hazardous waste generation by approximately 56 percent and company-wide landfill waste by approximately 21 percent, all normalized to total work hours. As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants program, we have pledged to achieve a 25 percent energy intensity (energy use adjusted for sales) reduction by 2015; at the end of 2012, we had achieved a 34 percent reduction. We also have articulated our positions on key public policy issues and on a wide range of environmental issues. We are actively engaged with regulatory, industry and other stakeholder groups around the world as greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards become more prevalent globally. For the ninth consecutive year, we were named to the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index, which recognizes the top 10 percent of the world’s largest 2,500 companies in economic, environmental and social leadership. Our Sustainability Report for 2012/2013 and prior reports as well as an addendum of more detailed environmental data is available on our website at www.cummins.com, although such report and addendum are not incorporated into this Form 10-K.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Product Environmental Compliance
Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements that directly or indirectly impose standards governing emission and noise. We have substantially increased our global environmental compliance presence and expertise to better prepare for, understand and ultimately meet emerging product environmental regulations around the world. Our products comply with all current emission standards that the European Union (EU), EPA, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and other state and international regulatory agencies have established for heavy-duty on-highway diesel and gas engines and off-highway engines. Our ability to comply with these and future emission standards is an essential element in maintaining our leadership position in regulated markets. We have made, and will continue to make, significant capital and research expenditures to comply with these standards. Our failure to comply with these standards could result in adverse effects on our future financial results.
EU and EPA Engine Certifications
The current on-highway emission standards came into effect in the EU on January 1, 2013 (Euro VI) and on January 1, 2010 for the EPA. To meet the more stringent heavy-duty on-highway emission standards, we used an evolution of our proven selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology solutions and refined them for the EU and EPA certified engines to maintain power and torque with substantial fuel economy improvement and maintenance intervals comparable with our previous compliant engines. We offer a complete lineup of on-highway engines to meet the near-zero emission standards. Mid-range and heavy-duty engines for EU and EPA require NOx aftertreatment. NOx reduction is achieved by an integrated technology solution comprised of the XPI High Pressure Common Rail fuel system, SCR technology, next-generation cooled EGR, advanced electronic controls, proven air handling and the Cummins Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The EU, EPA, and CARB have certified that our engines meet the current emission requirements. Emission standards in international markets, including Japan, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, Russia, India and China are becoming more stringent. We believe that our experience in meeting the EU and EPA emission standards leaves us well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in these markets as the need for emission control capability grows.

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We have received certification from the EPA that we have met both the EPA 2013 and 2014 GHG regulations and rules. The EPA 2013 regulations add the requirement of On-Board Diagnostics, which were introduced on the ISX15 in 2010, across the full on-highway product line in 2013 in addition to maintaining the same near-zero emission levels of NOx and Particulate Matter (PM) required in 2010. On-Board Diagnostics provide enhanced service capability with standardized diagnostic trouble codes, service tool interface, in-cab warning lamp and service information availability. The new GHG and fuel-efficiency regulations will be required for all heavy-duty diesel and natural gas engines beginning in January 2014. Our GHG certification is the first engine certificate issued by the EPA and uses the same proven base engine with the XPI fuel system, Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGTTM), Cummins Aftertreatment System with DPF and SCR technology.
Other Environmental Statutes and Regulations
Expenditures for environmental control activities and environmental remediation projects at our facilities in the U.S. have not been a substantial portion of our annual capital outlays and are not expected to be material in 2013. We believe we are in compliance in all material respects with laws and regulations applicable to our plants and operations.
In the U.S., pursuant to notices received from federal and state agencies and/or defendant parties in site environmental contribution actions, we have been identified as a potentially responsible party (PRP) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended or similar state laws, at less than 20 waste disposal sites. Based upon our experiences at similar sites we believe that our aggregate future remediation costs will not be significant. We have established accruals that we believe are adequate for our expected future liability with respect to these sites.
In addition, we have several other sites where we are working with governmental authorities on remediation projects. The costs for these remediation projects are not expected to be material.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2013, we employed approximately 47,900 persons worldwide. Approximately 15,650 of our employees worldwide are represented by various unions under collective bargaining agreements that expire between 2014 and 2016.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at the SEC's public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the public reference room. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy and information statements and other information that issuers (including Cummins) file electronically with the SEC. The SEC's internet site is www.sec.gov.
Our internet site is www.cummins.com. You can access our Investors and Media webpage through our internet site, by clicking on the heading "Investors and Media" followed by the "Investor Relations" link. We make available, free of charge, on or through our Investors and Media webpage, our proxy statements, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
We also have a Corporate Governance webpage. You can access our Governance Documents webpage through our internet site, www.cummins.com, by clicking on the heading "Investors and Media," followed by the "Investor Relations" link and then the topic heading of "Governance Documents" within the "Corporate Governance" heading. Code of Conduct, Committee Charters and other governance documents are included at this site. Our Code of Conduct applies to all employees, regardless of their position or the country in which they work. It also applies to the employees of any entity owned or controlled by us. We will post any amendments to the Code of Conduct and any waivers that are required to be disclosed by the rules of either the SEC or the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE), on our internet site. The information on our internet site is not incorporated by reference into this report.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Following are the names and ages of our executive officers, their positions with us as of January 31, 2014, and summaries of their backgrounds and business experience:
Name and Age
 
Present Cummins Inc. position and
year appointed to position
 
Principal position during the past
five years other than Cummins Inc.
position currently held
N. Thomas Linebarger (51)
 
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (2012)
 
President and Chief Operating Officer (2008-2011)
Sharon R. Barner (56)
 
Vice President—General Counsel (2012)
 
Partner—Law firm of Foley & Lardner (2011-2012)
Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce—Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (2009-2011)
Partner—Law firm of Foley & Lardner (1996-2009)
Pamela L. Carter (64)
 
Vice President and President—Distribution Business (2007)
 
 
Steven M. Chapman (59)
 
Group Vice President—China and Russia (2009)
 
Vice President—Emerging Markets and Businesses (2005-2009)
Jill E. Cook (50)
 
Vice President—Human Resources (2003)
 
 
Richard J. Freeland (56)
 
Vice President and President—Engine Business (2010)
 
Vice President and President—Components Group (2008-2010)
Richard E. Harris (61)
 
Vice President—Chief Investment Officer (2008)
 
 
Mark A. Levett (64)
 
Vice President—Corporate Responsibility and Chief Executive Officer - Cummins Foundation (2013)
 
General Manager and Vice President—High Horsepower (1999-2013)
Marsha L. Hunt (50)
 
Vice President—Corporate Controller (2003)
 
 
Marya M. Rose (51)
 
Vice President—Chief Administrative Officer (2011)
 
Vice President—General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (2001-2011)
Livingston L. Satterthwaite (53)
 
Vice President and President—Power Generation (2008)
 
 
Anant J. Talaulicar (52)
 
Vice President and President—Components Group (2010), Vice President and Managing Director—India ABO (2004)
 
Chairman and Managing Director—Cummins India Ltd. (2003-present)
John C. Wall (62)
 
Vice President—Chief Technical Officer (2000)
 
 
Patrick J. Ward (50)
 
Vice President—Chief Financial Officer (2008)
 
 
Lisa M. Yoder (50)
 
Vice President—Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing (2011)
 
Vice President—Corporate Supply Chain (2010-2011), Executive Director—Supply Chain & Operations-Power Generation (2007-2010)
Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is elected annually by our Board of Directors and holds office until the meeting of the Board of Directors at which his election is next considered. Other officers are appointed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, are ratified by our Board of Directors and hold office for such period as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors may prescribe.

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ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors
Set forth below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are some of the principal risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual business results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained in this Report and could individually, or in combination, have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. These risk factors should be considered in addition to our cautionary comments concerning forward-looking statements in this Report, including statements related to markets for our products and trends in our business that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Our separate section above, "CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION," should be considered in addition to the following statements.
A sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Global economic uncertainty continued throughout 2013 as we experienced declining or relatively flat demand in many global markets. If the global economy or some of our significant markets encounter a sustained slowdown; depending upon the length, duration and severity of such a slowdown, our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow would almost certainly be materially adversely affected. Specifically, our revenues would likely decrease, we may be forced to consider further restructuring actions, we may need to increase our allowance for doubtful accounts, our days sales outstanding may increase and we could experience impairments to assets of certain of our businesses.
A slowdown in infrastructure development could adversely affect our business.
Infrastructure development has been a significant driver of our business in recent years, especially in the emerging markets of China and Brazil. General weakness in economic growth or the perception that infrastructure has been overbuilt could lead to a decline in infrastructure spending. Any sustained downturns in infrastructure development that result from these or other circumstances could adversely affect our business.
Unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards by multiple jurisdictions around the world could adversely affect our business.
Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements governing emission and noise, including standards imposed by the EPA, the European Union, state regulatory agencies (such as the CARB) and other regulatory agencies around the world. We have made, and will be required to continue to make, significant capital and research expenditures to comply with these emission standards. Developing engines to meet numerous changing government regulatory requirements, with different implementation timelines and emission requirements, makes developing engines efficiently for multiple markets complicated and could result in substantial additional costs that may be difficult to recover in certain markets. In some cases, we may be required to develop new products to comply with new regulations, particularly those relating to air emission. While we have met previous deadlines, our ability to comply with other existing and future regulatory standards will be essential for us to maintain our position in the engine markets we serve. The successful development and introduction of new and enhanced products in order to comply with new regulatory requirements are subject to other risks, such as delays in product development, cost over-runs and unanticipated technical and manufacturing difficulties.

In addition to these risks, the nature and timing of government implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards in emerging markets are unpredictable and subject to change, or delays which could result in the products we developed or modified to comply with these standards becoming unnecessary or becoming necessary later than expected and in some cases negating our competitive advantage. This in turn can delay, diminish or eliminate the expected return on capital and research expenditures that we have invested in such products and may adversely affect our perceived competitive advantage in being an early, advanced developer of compliant engines.
We derive significant income from investees that we do not directly control.
Our net income includes significant equity, royalty and interest income from investees that we do not directly control. For 2013, we recognized $361 million of equity, royalty and interest income from investees, compared to $384 million in 2012. The majority of our equity, royalty and interest income from investees is from our nine unconsolidated North American distributors and from two of our joint ventures in China, Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) and Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (CCEC). Our equity ownership interests in our unconsolidated North American distributors ranged from 50 percent to 50 percent at December 31, 361. We have percent equity ownership interests in DCEC and CCEC. As a result, although a significant percentage of our net income is derived from these unconsolidated entities, we do not unilaterally control their management or their operations, which puts a substantial portion of our net income at risk from the actions or inactions of these entities. A significant reduction in the level of contribution by these entities to our net income would likely have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

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Our truck manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) customers may not continue to outsource their engine supply needs.
Several of our engine customers, including PACCAR, Volvo AB, Navistar, Chrysler and DCEC, are truck manufacturers or OEMs that manufacture engines for some of their own products. Despite their own engine manufacturing abilities, these customers have historically chosen to outsource certain types of engine production to us due to the quality of our engine products, our emission capabilities, our systems integration, their customers' preferences, their desire for cost reductions, their desire for eliminating production risks and their desire to maintain company focus. However, there can be no assurance that these customers will continue to outsource, or outsource as much of, their engine production in the future. Increased levels of OEM vertical integration could result from a number of factors, such as shifts in our customers' business strategies, acquisition by a customer of another engine manufacturer, the inability of third-party suppliers to meet product specifications and the emergence of low-cost production opportunities in foreign countries. Any significant reduction in the level of engine production outsourcing from our truck manufacturer or OEM customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
A downturn in the North American truck industry or other factors negatively affecting any of our truck OEM customers could materially adversely impact our results of operations.
We make significant sales of engines and components to a few large truck OEMs in North America. If the North American truck market suffers a significant downturn, or if one of our large truck OEM customers experienced financial distress or bankruptcy, such circumstance would likely lead to significant reductions in our revenues and earnings, commercial disputes, receivable collection issues, and other negative consequences that could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.
The discovery of any significant problems with our recently-introduced engine platforms in North America could materially adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
The EPA and CARB have certified all of our 2012/2013 on-highway and off-highway engines, which utilize SCR technology to meet requisite emission levels. We introduced SCR technology into our engine platforms in 2010. The effective performance of SCR technology and the overall performance of these engine platforms impact a number of our operating segments and remain crucial to our success in North America. While these 2010 and 2013 engine platforms have performed well in the field, the discovery of any significant problems in these platforms could result in recall campaigns, increased warranty costs, reputational risk and brand risk, and could materially adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
We are vulnerable to supply shortages from single-sourced suppliers.
During 2013, we single sourced approximately 60 to 70 percent of the total types of parts in our product designs. Any delay in our suppliers' deliveries may adversely affect our operations at multiple manufacturing locations, forcing us to seek alternative supply sources to avoid serious disruptions. Delays may be caused by factors affecting our suppliers, including capacity constraints, labor disputes, economic downturns, availability of credit, the impaired financial condition of a particular supplier, suppliers' allocations to other purchasers, weather emergencies, natural disasters or acts of war or terrorism. Any extended delay in receiving critical supplies could impair our ability to deliver products to our customers and our results of operations.
Our products are exposed to variability in material and commodity costs.
Our businesses establish prices with our customers in accordance with contractual time frames; however, the timing of material and commodity market price increases may prevent us from passing these additional costs on to our customers through timely pricing actions. Additionally, higher material and commodity costs around the world may offset our efforts to reduce our cost structure. While we customarily enter into financial transactions and contractual pricing adjustment provisions with our customers that attempt to address some of these risks (notably with respect to copper, platinum and palladium), there can be no assurance that commodity price fluctuations will not adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, while the use of commodity price hedging instruments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in commodity prices, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuations in price. As a result, higher material and commodity costs, as well as hedging these commodity costs during periods of decreasing prices, could result in declining margins.

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Our products are subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues.
Our products may be subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues. Product recalls subject us to harm to our reputation, loss of current and future customers, reduced revenue and product recall costs. Product recall costs are incurred when we decide, either voluntarily or involuntarily, to recall a product through a formal campaign to solicit the return of specific products due to a known or suspected performance issue. Any significant product recalls could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Failure to successfully integrate the planned acquisitions of the equity we do not already own of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors could have an adverse impact on our realization of expected benefits to our financial condition and results of operations.
The completion of our plan to acquire all of the equity we do not already own of our partially- owned United States and Canadian distributors (each, an ''Acquisition,'' and collectively, the ''Acquisitions''), is subject to various risks, including, among other things, our ability to realize the full extent of the incremental revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits that we expect to realize as a result of the completion of the Acquisitions within the anticipated time frame, or at all; the costs that are expected to be incurred in connection with evaluating, negotiating, consummating and integrating the Acquisitions; the ability of management to focus adequate time and attention on evaluating, negotiating, consummating and integrating the Acquisitions; and diversion of management's attention from base strategies and objectives, both during and after the acquisition process. Further, as with all merger and acquisition activity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to negotiate, consummate and integrate the Acquisitions in accordance with our plans. Those persons holding the third-party ownership of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors may not agree to our acquisition proposals, including the terms and conditions thereof, and may claim that our proposals to exercise certain contractual rights that we have with respect to acquiring such distributors may violate applicable state franchise and distributor laws, which may prohibit, delay or otherwise adversely affect the consummation of such Acquisitions on terms and conditions that are less favorable to us than we currently anticipate, or not at all.
After completion of the Acquisitions, we may fail to realize the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits.
The financial success of the Acquisitions will depend, in substantial part, on our ability to successfully combine our business with the businesses of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors, transition operations and realize the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits from such Acquisitions. While we currently believe that these enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits estimates are achievable, it is possible that we will be unable to achieve these objectives within the anticipated time frame, or at all. Our enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits estimates also depend on our ability to execute and integrate the Acquisitions in a manner that permits those benefits to be realized. If these estimates turn out to be incorrect or we are not able to execute our integration strategy successfully, the anticipated enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits, resulting from the Acquisitions may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected.
Specifically, issues that must be addressed in integration in order to realize the anticipated benefits and costs savings of the Acquisitions include, among other things:
maintaining and improving management and employee engagement, morale, motivation and productivity;
recruiting and retaining executives and key employees;
retaining and strengthening relationships with existing customers and attracting new customers;
conforming standards, controls, procedures and policies, business cultures and compensation structures among the companies;
consolidating and streamlining corporate and administrative infrastructures;
consolidating sales, customer service and marketing operations;
identifying and eliminating redundant and underperforming operations and assets;
integrating the distribution, sales, customer service and administrative support activities among the companies;
integrating information technology systems, including those systems managing data security for sensitive employee, customer and vendor information, and diverse network applications across the companies;

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managing the broadened competitive landscape, including responding to the actions taken by competitors in response to the Acquisitions;
coordinating geographically dispersed organizations;
managing the additional business risks of businesses that we have not previously directly managed; and
managing tax costs or inefficiencies associated with integrating our operations following completion of the Acquisitions.
Delays encountered in the process of integrating the Acquisitions could negatively impact our revenues, expenses, operating results, cash flow and financial condition after completion of the Acquisitions, including through the loss of current customers or suppliers. Although significant benefits, such as enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow and cost savings, are expected to result from the Acquisitions, there can be no assurance that we will realize any of these anticipated benefits after completion of any or all of the Acquisitions.
Additionally, significant costs are expected to be incurred in connection with the integration of the Acquisitions. We continue to assess the magnitude of these costs and additional unanticipated costs may be incurred, including costs associated with assuming our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors' exposure to outstanding and anticipated legal claims and other liabilities. Although we believe that the elimination of duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other synergies and efficiencies related to the integration of the Acquisitions, will offset incremental integration-related costs over time, no assurances can be given that this net benefit will be achieved in the near term, or at all. In addition, the process of integrating the operations of our partially- owned United States and Canadian distributors may distract management and employees from delivering against base strategies and objectives, which could negatively impact other segments of our business following the completion of the Acquisitions.
Furthermore, the Acquisitions and the related integration efforts, could result in the departure of key managers and employees, and we may fail to identify managerial resources to fill both executive-level and lower-level managerial positions and replace key employees, including those who oversee customer relationships, any of which could have a negative impact on our business, and, prior to the completion of the Acquisitions, the businesses of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors.
The completion of the Acquisitions may be subject to the receipt of certain required clearances or approvals from governmental entities that could prevent or delay their completion or impose conditions that could have an adverse effect on us.
Completion of each of the Acquisitions may be conditioned upon the receipt of certain governmental clearances or approvals, including, but not limited to, the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting periods under U.S. competition and trade laws with respect to such Acquisitions as well as applicable state regulations and restrictions. There can be no assurance that these clearances and approvals will be obtained, and, additionally, government authorities from which these clearances and approvals are required may impose conditions on the completion of any, or all, of the Acquisitions or require changes to their respective terms. If, in order to obtain any clearances or approvals required to complete any of the Acquisitions, we become subject to any material conditions after completion of any of such Acquisitions, our business and results of operations after completion of any of such Acquisitions may be adversely affected.
We face significant competition in the markets we serve.
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. We compete worldwide with a number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell similar products. We primarily compete in the market with diesel engines and related diesel products; however, new technologies continue to be developed for gasoline, natural gas and other technologies and we will continue to face new competition from these expanding technologies. Our products primarily compete on the basis of price, performance, fuel economy, speed of delivery, quality and customer support. We also face competitors in some emerging markets who have established local practices and long standing relationships with participants in these markets. There can be no assurance that our products will be able to compete successfully with the products of other companies and in other markets. For a more complete discussion of the competitive environment in which each of our segments operates, see “Operating Segments” in “Item 1 Business.”

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Increasing global competition among our customers may affect our existing customer relationships and restrict our ability to benefit from some of our customers' growth.
As our customers in emerging markets continue to grow in size and scope, they are increasingly seeking to export their products to other countries. This has meant greater demand for our advanced engine technologies to help these customers meet the more stringent emissions requirements of developed markets, as well as greater demand for access to our distribution systems for purposes of equipment servicing. As these emerging market customers enter into and begin to compete in more developed markets, they may increasingly begin to compete with our existing customers in these markets. Our further aid to emerging market customers could adversely affect our relationships with developed market customers and, as a result, we may be pressured to restrict sale or support of some of our products in the areas of increased competition. In addition, to the extent the competition does not correspond to overall growth in demand, we may see little or no benefit from this type of expansion by our emerging market customers.
We are exposed to, and may be adversely affected by, information technology security threats and sophisticated "cyber attacks."
We rely on our information technology systems and networks in connection with various of our business activities. Some of these networks and systems are managed by third party service providers and are not under our direct control. Our operations routinely involve receiving, storing, processing and transmitting sensitive information pertaining to our business, customers, dealers, suppliers, employees and other sensitive matters. Information technology security threats, including security breaches, computer malware and other “cyber attacks” are increasing in both frequency and sophistication. These threats could create financial liability, subject us to legal or regulatory sanctions or damage our reputation with customers, dealers, suppliers and other stakeholders. We continuously seek to maintain a robust program of information security and controls, but the impact of a material information technology event could have a material adverse effect on our competitive position, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
We are exposed to political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business.
Approximately 52 percent of our net sales for 2013 and 53 percent in 2012 were attributable to customers outside the U.S. Accordingly, our business is subject to the political, economic and other risks that are inherent in operating in numerous countries. These risks include:
the difficulty of enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems;
trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;
the imposition of taxes on foreign income and tax rates in certain foreign countries that exceed those in the U.S.;
the imposition of tariffs, exchange controls or other restrictions;
difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations and the application of foreign labor regulations;
required compliance with a variety of foreign laws and regulations; and
changes in general economic and political conditions in countries where we operate, particularly in emerging markets.
As we continue to operate our business globally, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other related risks. There can be no assurance that the consequences of these and other factors relating to our multinational operations will not have a material adverse effect upon us.
Unanticipated changes in our effective tax rate, the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could adversely affect our profitability.
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous international jurisdictions. Our income tax provision and cash tax liability in the future could be adversely affected by changes in the distribution of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes to our assertions regarding permanent re-investment of our foreign earnings, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation process. The carrying value of deferred tax assets, which are predominantly in the U.S., is dependent on our ability to generate future taxable income in the U.S. We are also subject to ongoing tax audits. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve and can be highly judgmental. Tax authorities may disagree with certain tax reporting positions taken by us and, as a result, assess additional taxes against us. We regularly assess the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of our tax provision. The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of these or subsequent tax audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax provision and, therefore, could have a material impact on our tax provision.

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Our global operations are subject to laws and regulations that impose significant compliance costs and create reputational and legal risk.
Due to the international scope of our operations, we are subject to a complex system of commercial and trade regulations around the world. Recent years have seen an increase in the development and enforcement of laws regarding trade compliance and anti-corruption such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws from other countries. Our numerous foreign subsidiaries, affiliates and joint venture partners are governed by laws, rules and business practices that differ from those of the U.S. The activities of these entities may not comply with U.S. laws or business practices or our Code of Business Conduct. Violations of these laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, could disrupt our business, and result in an adverse effect on our reputation, business and results of operations or financial condition. We cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of future regulatory requirements to which our operations might be subject or the manner in which existing laws might be administered or interpreted.
We face the challenge of accurately aligning our capacity with our demand.
We can experience capacity constraints and longer lead times for certain products in times of growing demand while we can also experience idle capacity as economies slow or demand for certain products decline. Accurately forecasting our expected volumes and appropriately adjusting our capacity have been, and will continue to be, important factors in determining our results of operations. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to increase manufacturing capacity to a level that meets demand for our products, which could prevent us from meeting increased customer demand and could harm our business. However, if we overestimate our demand and overbuild our capacity, we may have significantly underutilized assets and we may experience reduced margins. If we do not accurately align our manufacturing capabilities with demand it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our business is exposed to risks of product liability claims.
We face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that our products' failure to perform to specification results or is alleged to result in property damage, bodily injury and/or death. We may experience material product liability losses in the future. While we maintain insurance coverage with respect to certain product liability claims, we may not be able to obtain such insurance on acceptable terms in the future, if at all, and any such insurance may not provide adequate coverage against product liability claims. In addition, product liability claims can be expensive to defend and can divert the attention of management and other personnel for significant periods of time, regardless of the ultimate outcome. An unsuccessful defense of a significant product liability claim could have a material adverse effect upon us. In addition, even if we are successful in defending against a claim relating to our products, claims of this nature could cause our customers to lose confidence in our products and us.
We may need to write off significant investments in our new North American light-duty diesel engine platform if customer commitments deteriorate.
We began development of a new North American light-duty diesel engine platform in July 2006 to be used in a variety of on- and off-highway applications. Since that time, and as of December 31, 2013, we have capitalized investments of approximately $242 million. Market uncertainty due to the global recession resulted in some customers delaying or cancelling their vehicle programs, while others remained active. In August 2013, we reached an agreement to supply Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. with our light-duty diesel engine beginning in 2015, however, if customer expectations or volume projections deteriorate from our current expected levels and we do not identify new customers, we may need to recognize an impairment charge and write the assets down to net realizable value.
Our operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations.
Our plants and operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations in all of the countries in which we operate, including laws and regulations governing air emission, discharges to water and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials. While we believe that we are in compliance in all material respects with these environmental laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that we will not be adversely impacted by costs, liabilities or claims with respect to existing or subsequently acquired operations, under either present laws and regulations or those that may be adopted or imposed in the future. We are also subject to laws requiring the cleanup of contaminated property. If a release of hazardous substances occurs at or from any of our current or former properties or at a landfill or another location where we have disposed of hazardous materials, we may be held liable for the contamination and the amount of such liability could be material.

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We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate and other related risks.
We conduct operations in many areas of the world involving transactions denominated in a variety of currencies. We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenues. In addition, since our financial statements are denominated in U.S. dollars, changes in foreign currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on our results of operations. While we customarily enter into financial transactions that attempt to address these risks and many of our supply agreements with customers include foreign currency exchange rate adjustment provisions, there can be no assurance that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations will not adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, while the use of currency hedging instruments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

We also face risks arising from the imposition of foreign exchange controls and currency devaluations. Foreign exchange controls may limit our ability to convert foreign currencies into U.S. dollars or to remit dividends and other payments by our foreign subsidiaries or businesses located in or conducted within a country imposing controls. Currency devaluations result in a diminished value of funds denominated in the currency of the country instituting the devaluation.

We are exposed to risks arising from the price and availability of energy.
The level of demand for our products and services is influenced in multiple ways by the price and availability of energy. High energy costs generally drive greater demand for better fuel economy in almost all countries in which we operate. Some of our engine products have been developed with a primary purpose of offering fuel economy improvements, and if energy costs decrease or increase less than expected, demand for these products may likewise decrease. The relative unavailability of electricity in some emerging market countries also influences demand for our electricity generating products, such as our diesel generators. If these countries add energy capacity by expanding their power grids at a rate equal to or faster than the growth in demand for energy, the demand for our generating products could also decrease or increase less than would otherwise be the case.
Significant declines in future financial and stock market conditions could diminish our pension plan asset performance and adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
We sponsor both funded and unfunded domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and other retirement plans. Our pension cost and the required contributions to our pension plans are directly affected by the value of plan assets, the projected and actual rates of return on plan assets and the actuarial assumptions we use to measure our defined benefit pension plan obligations, including the discount rate at which future projected and accumulated pension obligations are discounted to a present value. We could experience increased pension cost due to a combination of factors, including the decreased investment performance of pension plan assets, decreases in the discount rate and changes in our assumptions relating to the expected return on plan assets.

Significant declines in future financial and stock market conditions could cause material losses in our pension plan assets, which could result in increased pension cost in future years and adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow. Depending upon the severity of market declines and government regulatory changes, we may be legally obligated to make pension payments in the U.S. and perhaps other countries and these contributions could be material.
We may be adversely impacted by work stoppages and other labor matters.
As of December 31, 2013, we employed approximately 47,900 persons worldwide. Approximately 15,650 of our employees worldwide are represented by various unions under collective bargaining agreements that expire between 2014 and 2016. While we have no reason to believe that we will be materially impacted by work stoppages or other labor matters, there can be no assurance that future issues with our labor unions will be resolved favorably or that we will not encounter future strikes, work stoppages, or other types of conflicts with labor unions or our employees. Any of these consequences may have an adverse effect on us or may limit our flexibility in dealing with our workforce. In addition, many of our customers and suppliers have unionized work forces. Work stoppages or slow-downs experienced by our customers or suppliers could result in slow-downs or closures that would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

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Our financial statements are subject to changes in accounting standards that could adversely impact our profitability or financial position.
Our financial statements are subject to the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which are periodically revised and/or expanded. Accordingly, from time to time we are required to adopt new or revised accounting standards issued by recognized authoritative bodies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Recently, accounting standard setters issued new guidance which further interprets or seeks to revise accounting pronouncements related to revenue recognition and lease accounting as well as to issue new standards expanding disclosures. The impact of accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet implemented is disclosed in our annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. An assessment of proposed standards is not provided, as such proposals are subject to change through the exposure process and, therefore, their effects on our financial statements cannot be meaningfully assessed. It is possible that future accounting standards we are required to adopt could change the current accounting treatment that we apply to our consolidated financial statements and that such changes could have a material adverse effect on the reported results of operations and financial position.
ITEM 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments
None.

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ITEM 2.    Properties
Manufacturing Facilities
Our principal manufacturing facilities include our plants used by the following segments in the following locations:
Segment
 
U.S. Facilities
 
Facilities Outside the U.S.
Engine
 
Indiana: Columbus, Seymour
 
Brazil: Sao Paulo
 
 
Tennessee: Memphis
 
India: Pune, Phaltan
 
 
New Mexico: Clovis
 
Mexico: San Luis Potosi
 
 
New York: Lakewood
 
U.K.: Darlington, Daventry, Cumbernauld
 
 
North Carolina: Whitakers
 
 
Components
 
Indiana: Columbus
 
Australia: Kilsyth
 
 
Iowa: Lake Mills
 
Brazil: Sao Paulo
 
 
South Carolina: Charleston
 
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Wuhan
 
 
Tennessee: Cookeville
 
France: Quimper
 
 
Wisconsin: Mineral Point, Neillsville
 
Germany: Marktheidenfeld
 
 
 
 
India: Pune, Daman, Dewas, Pithampur, Rudrapur
 
 
 
 
Mexico: Ciudad Juarez, San Luis Potosi
 
 
 
 
South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg
 
 
 
 
South Korea: Suwon
 
 
 
 
Turkey: Ismir
 
 
 
 
U.K.: Darlington, Huddersfield
Power Generation
 
Indiana: Elkhart
 
Brazil: Sao Paulo
 
 
Minnesota: Fridley
 
China: Wuxi, Wuhan
 
 
 
 
Germany: Ingolstadt
 
 
 
 
India: Pirangut, Ahmendnagar, Ranjangaon, Phaltan
 
 
 
 
Mexico: San Luis Potosi
 
 
 
 
Romania: Craiova
 
 
 
 
U.K.: Margate, Manston, Stamford
In addition, engines and engine components are manufactured by joint ventures or independent licensees at manufacturing plants in the U.S., China, India, South Korea, Mexico and Sweden.

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Distribution Facilities
The principal distribution facilities used by our Distribution and Engine segments are located in the following locations:
Segment
 
U.S. Facilities
 
Facilities Outside the U.S.
Distribution
 
Alaska: Anchorage
 
Australia: Scoresby
 
 
Colorado: Commerce City, Henderson
 
Germany: Gross Gerau
 
 
Kansas: Wichita
 
India: Pune
 
 
Massachusetts: Dedham
 
Japan: Tokyo
 
 
Missouri: Kansas City
 
Korea: Chonan
 
 
Nebraska: Omaha
 
Russia: Moscow
 
 
New Mexico: Farmington
 
Singapore: Singapore SG
 
 
New York: Bronx
 
South Africa: Johannesburg
 
 
Oregon: Portland
 
U.K.: Wellingborough
 
 
Pennsylvania: Bristol, Harrisburg
 
United Arab Emirates: Dubai
 
 
Utah: Salt Lake City
 
 
 
 
Washington: Renton, Spokane
 
 
Engine
 
Tennessee:  Memphis
 
Belgium: Rumst
 
 
 
 
Singapore: Singapore
Headquarters and Other Offices
Our Corporate Headquarters are located in Columbus, Indiana. Additional marketing and operational headquarters are in the following locations:
U.S. Facilities
 
Facilities Outside the U.S.
Indiana: Columbus, Indianapolis
 
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan
Tennessee: Nashville
 
India: Pune
Washington DC
 
U.K.: Staines, Stockton
ITEM 3.    Legal Proceedings
We are subject to numerous lawsuits and claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business, including actions related to product liability; personal injury; the use and performance of our products; warranty matters; patent, trademark or other intellectual property infringement; contractual liability; the conduct of our business; tax reporting in foreign jurisdictions; distributor termination; workplace safety; and environmental matters. We also have been identified as a potentially responsible party at multiple waste disposal sites under U.S. federal and related state environmental statutes and regulations and may have joint and several liability for any investigation and remediation costs incurred with respect to such sites.  We have denied liability with respect to many of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings and are vigorously defending such lawsuits, claims and proceedings.  We carry various forms of commercial, property and casualty, product liability and other forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not be applicable or adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment against us with respect to these lawsuits, claims and proceedings.  We do not believe that these lawsuits are material individually or in the aggregate.  While we believe we have also established adequate accruals for our expected future liability with respect to pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings, where the nature and extent of any such liability can be reasonably estimated based upon then presently available information, there can be no assurance that the final resolution of any existing or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
We conduct significant business operations in Brazil that are subject to the Brazilian federal, state and local labor, social security, tax and customs laws.  While we believe we comply with such laws, they are complex, subject to varying interpretations and we are often engaged in litigation regarding the application of these laws to particular circumstances.
ITEM 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.

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PART II
ITEM 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(a)   Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "CMI." For information about the quoted market prices of our common stock, information regarding dividend payments and the number of common stock shareholders, see "Selected Quarterly Financial Data" in this report. For other matters related to our common stock and shareholders' equity, see Note 15, "SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)   Use of proceeds—not applicable.
(c)   The following information is provided pursuant to Item 703 of Regulation S-K:
 
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
 
(a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
 
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
(c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs
 
(d) Maximum
Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs(2)
September 30 - November 3, 2013
 
1,983

 
$
130.06

 

 
75,555

November 4 - December 1, 2013
 
718,347

 
129.21

 
715,963

 
72,140

December 2 - December 31, 2013
 
7,776

 
135.07

 

 
62,796

Total
 
728,106

 
$
129.28

 
715,963

 
 

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(1) Shares purchased represent shares under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan established in 1969 (there is no maximum repurchase limitation in this plan) and the 2012 Board of Directors authorized $1 billion share repurchase program.
(2) These values reflect the sum of shares held in loan status under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan.  The repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors does not limit the number of shares that may be purchased and was excluded from this column.
In February 2011, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of an additional $1 billion of our common stock beginning in 2011. In 2013, we completed this authorization, purchasing the remaining $226 million or 2.0 million shares. We acquired $256 million or 2.6 million shares and $518 million or 5.3 million shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively.
In December 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of an additional $1 billion of our common stock upon completion of the 2011 repurchase program. In 2013, we acquired $155 million or 1.3 million shares of our common stock leaving $845 million available for purchase under this new authorization at December 31, 2013.
During the fourth quarter of 2013, we repurchased 12,143 shares from employees in connection with the Key Employee Stock Investment Plan which allows certain employees, other than officers, to purchase shares of common stock on an installment basis up to an established credit limit.  Loans are issued for five-year terms at a fixed interest rate established at the date of purchase and may be refinanced after its initial five-year period for an additional five-year period.  Participants must hold shares for a minimum of six months from date of purchase and after shares are sold must wait six months before another share purchase may be made.  We hold participants’ shares as security for the loans and would, in effect repurchase shares if the participant defaulted in repayment of the loan.  There is no maximum amount of shares that we may purchase under this plan.


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Performance Graph (Unaudited)
The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any of our future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the last five years with the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 Index and an index of peer companies selected by us. Our peer group includes BorgWarner Inc, Caterpillar, Inc., Daimler AG, Danaher Corporation, Deere & Company, Donaldson Company Inc., Eaton Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., W.W. Grainger Inc., Honeywell International, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Ingersoll-Rand Company Ltd., Navistar, PACCAR, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Textron Inc. and Volvo AB. Each of the measures of cumulative total return assumes reinvestment of dividends. The comparisons in this table are required by the SEC and are not intended to forecast or be indicative of possible future performance of our stock.

COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG CUMMINS INC., S&P 500 INDEX AND CUSTOM PEER GROUP

ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON DEC. 31, 2008
ASSUMES DIVIDENDS REINVESTED
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 2013


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ITEM 6.    Selected Financial Data
The selected financial information presented below for each of the last five years ended December 31, beginning with 2013, was derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements. This information should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
In millions, except per share amounts
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
For the years ended December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
17,301

 
$
17,334

 
$
18,048

 
$
13,226

 
$
10,800

U.S. percentage of sales
 
48
%
 
47
%
 
41
%
 
36
%
 
48
%
Non-U.S. percentage of sales
 
52
%
 
53
%
 
59
%
 
64
%
 
52
%
Gross margin
 
4,383

 
4,508

 
4,589

 
3,168

 
2,169

Research, development and engineering expenses
 
713

 
728

 
629

 
414

 
362

Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
 
361

 
384

 
416

 
351

 
214

Interest expense
 
41

 
32

 
44

 
40

 
35

Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.(1)
 
1,483

 
1,645

 
1,848

 
1,040

 
428

Earnings per share attributable to Cummins Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
7.93

 
$
8.69

 
$
9.58

 
$
5.29

 
$
2.17

Diluted
 
7.91

 
8.67

 
9.55

 
5.28

 
2.16

Cash dividends declared per share
 
2.25

 
1.80

 
1.325

 
0.875

 
0.70

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
$
2,089

 
$
1,532

 
$
2,073

 
$
1,006

 
$
1,137

Capital expenditures
 
676

 
690

 
622

 
364

 
310

At December 31,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
2,699

 
$
1,369

 
$
1,484

 
$
1,023

 
$
930

Total assets
 
14,728

 
12,548

 
11,668

 
10,402

 
8,816

Long-term debt(2)
 
1,672

 
698

 
658

 
709

 
637

Total equity(3)
 
7,870

 
6,974

 
5,831

 
4,996

 
4,020

_____________________________________________________________
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2012, consolidated net income included $52 million of restructuring and other charges ($35 million after-tax), a $6 million gain ($4 million after-tax) related to adjustments from our 2011 divestitures and a $20 million charge ($12 million after-tax) related to legal matters. For the year ended December 31, 2011, consolidated net income included a $68 million gain ($37 million after-tax) related to the disposition of certain assets and liabilities of our exhaust business and a $53 million gain ($33 million after-tax) recorded for the disposition of certain assets and liabilities of our light-duty filtration business, both from the Components segment, and a $38 million gain ($24 million after-tax) related to flood damage recoveries from the insurance settlement related to a June 2008 flood in Southern Indiana. For the year ended December 31, 2010, consolidated net income included $32 million in Brazil tax recoveries ($21 million after-tax) and $2 million in flood damage expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2009, consolidated net income included $99 million in restructuring and other charges ($65 million after-tax) and a gain of $12 million related to flood damage recoveries.
(2) In September 2013, we issued $1 billion of senior unsecured debt.
(3) In 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010, we recorded non-cash charges (credits) to equity of $(102) million, $83 million, $96 million and $(125) million, respectively, to record net actuarial losses (gains) associated with the valuation of our pension plans. Theses losses (gains) include the effects of market conditions on our pension trust assets and the effects of economic factors on the valuation of the pension liability.

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ITEM 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) was prepared to provide the reader with a view and perspective of our business through the eyes of management and should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes to those financial statements. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:
Executive Summary and Financial Highlights
2014 Outlook
Results of Operations
Restructuring and Other Charges
Operating Segment Results
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Contractual Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments
Application of Critical Accounting Estimates
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines and engine-related component products, including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems and electric power generation systems.  We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and other customers worldwide. We have long-standing relationships with many of the leading manufacturers in the markets we serve, including PACCAR Inc, Daimler Trucks North America, Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler), Volvo AB, Komatsu, Navistar International Corporation, Aggreko plc, Ford Motor Company and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG. We serve our customers through a network of over 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 6,800 dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.

Our reportable operating segments consist of the following:  Engine, Components, Power Generation and Distribution.  This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves and allows management to focus its efforts on providing enhanced service to a wide range of customers.  The Engine segment produces engines and parts for sale to customers in on-highway and various industrial markets.  Our engines are used in trucks of all sizes, buses and recreational vehicles, as well as in various industrial applications, including construction, mining, agriculture, marine, oil and gas, rail and military equipment.  The Components segment sells filtration products, aftertreatment systems, turbochargers and fuel systems.  The Power Generation segment is an integrated provider of power systems, which sells engines, generator sets and alternators.  The Distribution segment includes wholly-owned and partially-owned distributorships engaged in wholesaling engines, generator sets and service parts, as well as performing service and repair activities on our products and maintaining relationships with various OEMs throughout the world.

Our financial performance depends, in large part, on varying conditions in the markets we serve, particularly the on-highway, construction and general industrial markets.  Demand in these markets tends to fluctuate in response to overall economic conditions.  Our sales may also be impacted by OEM inventory levels and production schedules and stoppages.  Economic downturns in markets we serve generally result in reductions in sales and pricing of our products.  As a worldwide business, our operations are also affected by currency, political, economic and regulatory matters, including adoption and enforcement of environmental and emission standards, in the countries we serve.  As part of our growth strategy, we invest in businesses in certain countries that carry high levels of these risks such as China, Brazil, India, Mexico, Russia and countries in the Middle East and Africa.  At the same time, our geographic diversity and broad product and service offerings have helped limit the impact from a drop in demand in any one industry or customer or the economy of any single country on our consolidated results.


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Worldwide revenues in 2013 were down slightly compared to 2012, as global economic uncertainty continued during the period. International revenues declined by 4 percent with sales down or relatively flat in most international markets primarily due to declines in the off-highway mining market with reduced unit shipments of 37 percent, reduced demand in the international power generation markets and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. These declines were partially offset by an increase in Components segment sales reflecting a full year of sales from Hilite Germany GmbH (Hilite), which was acquired in the third quarter of 2012 and growth in the construction and medium-duty Brazilian truck markets, resulting in higher engine and component demand. Revenue in the U.S. and Canada improved by 3 percent, which reflected the consolidation of three partially-owned North American distributors since June 2012 and improved demand within the Components segment emission solutions business from on-highway OEM and aftermarket products and medium-duty truck customers. Revenues also increased in the Power Generation segment power products business as the result of increased demand in North America. These increases were mostly offset by reduced demand in the on-highway heavy-duty truck and medium-duty bus markets, as well as the off-highway mining and oil and gas markets to which unit shipments declined 15 percent, 25 percent, 30 percent and 37 percent, respectively, compared to last year.

Slow growth in the U.S. economy continued to suppress business capital expenditures in 2013, thus impacting demand for truck and power generation equipment. The governments of China and India have tried to control inflation through tight monetary policies in the form of rising interest rates and tightening access to credit. Brazil began to tighten its monetary policies in the second half of 2013. Tightening monetary policies could create headwinds in our end markets. The European economy remains stagnant and uncertain; however, demand for engines and components in Euro zone countries stabilized somewhat during 2013. Although we do not have any significant direct exposure to European sovereign debt, we generated approximately 8 percent of our net sales from Euro zone countries in both 2013 and 2012.

The following table contains sales and EBIT (defined as earnings before interest expense, taxes and noncontrolling interests) results by operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Refer to the section titled "Operating Segment Results" for a more detailed discussion of net sales and EBIT by operating segment including the reconciliation of segment EBIT to income before taxes.

Operating Segments
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Percent change
 
 
 
 
Percent
of Total
 
 
 
 
 
Percent
of Total
 
 
 
2013 vs. 2012
In millions
 
Sales
 
EBIT
 
Sales
 
EBIT
 
Sales
 
EBIT
Engine
 
$
10,013

 
58
 %
 
$
1,041

 
$
10,733

 
62
 %
 
$
1,248

 
(7
)%
 
(17
)%
Components
 
4,342

 
25
 %
 
527

 
4,012

 
23
 %
 
426

 
8
 %
 
24
 %
Power Generation
 
3,031

 
18
 %
 
218

 
3,268

 
19
 %
 
285

 
(7
)%
 
(24
)%
Distribution
 
3,749

 
22
 %
 
388

 
3,277

 
19
 %
 
369

 
14
 %
 
5
 %
Intersegment eliminations
 
(3,834
)
 
(23
)%
 

 
(3,956
)
 
(23
)%
 

 
(3
)%
 

Non-segment
 

 

 
(14
)
 

 

 
(25
)
 

 
(44
)%
Total
 
$
17,301

 
100
 %
 
$
2,160

 
$
17,334

 
100
 %
 
$
2,303

 

 
(6
)%

Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. for 2013 was $1,483 million, or $7.91 per diluted share, on sales of $17.3 billion, compared to 2012 net income attributable to Cummins Inc. of $1,645 million, or $8.67 per diluted share, on sales of $17.3 billion. The decrease in income and earnings per share was driven mainly by lower gross margins, lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees, higher operating expenses and a higher effective tax rate of 25.1 percent versus 23.5 percent in 2012. Diluted earnings per share for 2013 benefited $0.06 from lower shares outstanding, primarily due to purchases under the stock repurchase program.
In December 2013, we acquired the remaining 35 percent interest in Cummins Western Canada LP (Western Canada) for a total consideration of $34 million. In May 2013, we acquired the remaining 67 percent interest in Cummins Rocky Mountain LLC (Rocky Mountain) for total consideration of approximately $136 million. In January 2013, we acquired an additional 29.99 percent interest in Cummins Northwest LLC (Northwest), followed by the remaining 20.01 percent interest in July 2013, for total consideration of approximately $22 million.
We generated $2.1 billion of operating cash flows in 2013, compared to $1.5 billion in 2012. Refer to the section titled "Operating Activities" in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section for a discussion of items impacting cash flows.

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In February 2011, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program and authorized the acquisition of up to $1 billion of our common stock. In June 2013, we repurchased the remaining $226 million of common stock to complete this authorization. In December 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the 2011 repurchase plan. We purchased $155 million of common stock during 2013 under this new plan.
In July 2013, the Board of Directors authorized a dividend increase of 25 percent from $0.50 per share to $0.625 per share on a quarterly basis effective in the third quarter. Our debt to capital ratio (capital is defined as debt plus equity) at December 31, 2013, was 18.1 percent, compared to 10.0 percent at December 31, 2012. As of the date of filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we had an 'A' credit rating with a 'Stable' outlook from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, an 'A' credit rating and a 'Stable' outlook from Fitch Ratings and an 'A3' credit rating with a 'Stable' outlook from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. In addition to our $2.8 billion in cash and marketable securities on hand, we have sufficient access to our credit facilities, if necessary, to meet currently anticipated investment and funding needs.
On September 16, 2013, we filed an automatic shelf registration for an undetermined amount of debt and equity securities. In September 2013, we issued $1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes consisting of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.65% senior unsecured notes due in 2023 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior unsecured notes due in 2043.
On September 17, 2013, we announced our intention to acquire the equity that we do not already own in most of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors over the next three to five years.

Our global pension plans, including our unfunded and non-qualified plans, were 107 percent funded at year-end 2013.  Our U.S. qualified plan, which represents approximately 55 percent of the worldwide pension obligation, was 121 percent funded and our United Kingdom (U.K.) plan was 106 percent funded. Asset returns in 2013 for the U.S. qualified plan was 7.6 percent while the year-end 2013 discount rate was 4.8 percent, up 0.85 percentage points from the 2012 discount rate of 3.95 percent. We expect to contribute $205 million of cash to our global pension plans in 2014. We do not have a required minimum pension contribution obligation for our U.S. plans in 2014. We expect pension and other postretirement benefit cost in 2014 to decrease by approximately $36 million pre-tax, or $0.12 per diluted share, when compared to 2013. Refer to application of critical accounting estimates within MD&A and Note 12, "PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information concerning our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans.

2014 OUTLOOK

Near-Term

The global economy continued to experience uncertainty throughout 2013, negatively impacting many international and some North American markets. These impacts were partially offset by improvements in North America primarily due to Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of three partially-owned North American distributors since June 2012 and improved demand within the Components segment emission solutions business for on-highway OEM and aftermarket products. Economies in emerging markets, including China and India slowed during 2013 which negatively impacted a number of our end markets, especially the off-highway mining market and the power generation markets.
We currently expect the following positive trends in 2014:
Market share gains in the North America medium-duty truck market are expected to continue in 2014 and should positively impact sales in both the Engine and Components segments.
We plan to continue acquiring our partially-owned North American distributors, which which will increase our Distribution segment revenues.
The new Euro VI regulations, effective January 1, 2014, are expected to positively impact sales for aftertreatment products and increase our customer base in Europe.
We currently expect the following challenges to our business that may reduce our revenue and earnings potential in 2014:
Power generation markets are expected to remain weak.
Demand in most end markets in India is expected to remain weak.
Demand in certain European markets could remain weak due to continued economic uncertainty.
Growth in emerging markets could be negatively impacted if emission regulations are not strictly enforced.

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Foreign currency volatility could continue to put pressure on earnings.
North American oil and gas markets are expected to remain weak.
Domestic and international mining markets could continue to deteriorate if commodity prices weaken.
Long-Term
We believe that, over the longer term, there will be economic improvements in most of our current markets and that our opportunities for long-term profitable growth will continue in the future as the result of the following four macroeconomic trends that will benefit our businesses:
tightening emissions controls across the world;
infrastructure needs in emerging markets;
energy availability and cost issues and
globalization of industries like ours.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
2012 vs. 2011
In millions (except per share amounts)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
NET SALES
 
$
17,301

 
$
17,334

 
$
18,048

 
$
(33
)
 
 %
 
$
(714
)
 
(4
)%
Cost of sales
 
12,918

 
12,826

 
13,459

 
(92
)
 
(1
)%
 
633

 
5
 %
GROSS MARGIN
 
4,383

 
4,508

 
4,589

 
(125
)
 
(3
)%
 
(81
)
 
(2
)%
OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 


Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
1,920

 
1,900

 
1,837

 
(20
)
 
(1
)%
 
(63
)
 
(3
)%
Research, development and engineering expenses
 
713

 
728

 
629

 
15

 
2
 %
 
(99
)
 
(16
)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
 
361

 
384

 
416

 
(23
)
 
(6
)%
 
(32
)
 
(8
)%
Gain on sale of businesses
 

 
6

 
121

 
(6
)
 
(100
)%
 
(115
)
 
(95
)%
Other operating income (expense), net
 
(10
)
 
(16
)
 
21

 
6

 
(38
)%
 
(37
)
 
NM

OPERATING INCOME
 
2,101

 
2,254

 
2,681

 
(153
)
 
(7
)%
 
(427
)
 
(16
)%
Interest income
 
27

 
25

 
34

 
2

 
8
 %
 
(9
)
 
(26
)%
Interest expense
 
41

 
32

 
44

 
(9
)
 
(28
)%
 
12

 
27
 %
Other income (expense), net
 
32

 
24

 

 
8

 
33
 %
 
24

 
100
 %
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
 
2,119

 
2,271

 
2,671

 
(152
)
 
(7
)%
 
(400
)
 
(15
)%
Income tax expense
 
531

 
533

 
725

 
2

 
 %
 
192

 
26
 %
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
 
1,588

 
1,738

 
1,946

 
(150
)
 
(9
)%
 
(208
)
 
(11
)%
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
105

 
93

 
98

 
(12
)
 
(13
)%
 
5

 
5
 %
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC
 
$
1,483

 
$
1,645

 
$
1,848

 
$
(162
)
 
(10
)%
 
$
(203
)
 
(11
)%
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.
 
$
7.91

 
$
8.67

 
$
9.55

 
$
(0.76
)
 
(9
)%
 
$
(0.88
)
 
(9
)%
_____________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Favorable/(Unfavorable)Percentage Points
Percent of sales
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
2012 vs. 2011
Gross margin
 
25.3
%
 
26.0
%
 
25.4
%
 
(0.7
)
 
0.6

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
11.1
%
 
11.0
%
 
10.2
%
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.8
)
Research, development and engineering expenses
 
4.1
%
 
4.2
%
 
3.5
%
 
0.1

 
(0.7
)
2013 vs. 2012
Net Sales
Net sales decreased slightly versus 2012 and was primarily driven by the following:
Engine segment sales decreased by 7 percent due to lower demand in the power generation markets, weaker demand in the North American heavy-duty truck markets and continued weakness in industrial demand, primarily in off-high-way mining markets.
Power Generation segment sales decreased by 7 percent due to lower demand in the power solutions business, primarily in the U.K., and lower demand in the power systems and the alternators businesses in international markets, partially offset by improvements in the North American power product business.
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales by 1 percent.
The decreases were partially offset by the following:
Distribution segment sales increased by 14 percent primarily due to incremental sales in 2013 related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since June 2012.

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Components segment sales increased by 8 percent due to increased sales within the emission solutions business, mainly related to improved on-highway OEM and aftermarket demand in North America, a full year of sales from Hilite which was acquired in the third quarter of 2012, 2013 pre-buy activity in anticipation of the Euro VI emission standards and growth in the medium-duty Brazilian truck market resulting in improved aftertreatment demand.
A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Sales to international markets (excluding the U.S. and Canada) were 48 percent of total net sales in 2013, compared with 49 percent of total net sales in 2012.
Gross Margin
Gross margin decreased by $125 million and as a percentage of sales decreased by 0.7 percentage points. The decrease in gross margin as a percentage of sales was primarily due to a decline in demand for high-horsepower engines and gensets, partially offset by improved price realization, lower material and commodity costs and the absence of 2012 restructuring charges of $29 million.
The provision for warranties issued, excluding campaigns, as a percentage of sales was 2.1 percent in both 2013 and 2012. A more detailed discussion of margin by segment is presented in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to incremental costs in 2013 related to the acquisition of partially owned North American distributors since June 2012. These costs primarily contributed to increased compensation and related expenses of $52 million and increased variable compensation of $5 million, partially offset by lower consulting of $24 million, the absence of 2012 restructuring charges of $20 million and reduced discretionary spending. Higher compensation expense was primarily due to increased headcount to support our strategic growth initiatives. Compensation and related expenses include salaries and fringe benefits. Overall, selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to 11.1 percent in 2013 from 11.0 percent in 2012.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses decreased primarily due to lower consulting of $30 million and decreased engineering program spending of $23 million, partially offset by increases of $44 million in compensation related expenses. Higher compensation expense was primarily due to increased headcount to support our strategic growth initiatives. Compensation and related expenses include salaries and fringe benefits. Research, development and engineering expenses in 2012 also included restructuring charges of $3 million. Overall, research, development and engineering expenses, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 4.1 percent in 2013 from 4.2 percent in 2012. Research activities continue to focus on development of new products to meet future emission standards around the world and improvements in fuel economy performance.
Equity, Royalty and Interest Income From Investees
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees decreased primarily due to the following:
In millions
2013 vs. 2012 Increase/(Decrease)
North American distributors
$
(18
)
Cummins Westport, Inc.
(10
)
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Heavy-duty)
(8
)
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty)
12

Tata Cummins, Ltd.
(6
)
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
11

All other
(3
)
Cummins share of net income
(22
)
Royalty and interest income
(1
)
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
$
(23
)

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The decreases above were primarily due to the consolidation of the partially-owned North American distributors acquired in 2013, unfavorable warranty accruals at Cummins Westport, Inc., an impairment charge of an equity investment within the Power Generation segment and additional start-up costs at Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Heavy-duty), partially offset by increased demand at Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd (Light-duty) and Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
As we execute our plan to acquire partially-owned distributors over the next three to five years, equity earnings for our North American distributors will continue to decrease. See Note 2, “ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Gain on Sale of Businesses
In the second quarter of 2012, we recorded an additional $6 million gain ($4 million after-tax) related to final purchase price adjustments for our 2011 divestitures. The gain was excluded from segment results as it was not considered in our evaluation of operating results for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other operating income (expense), net was as follows:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions
 
2013
 
2012
Loss on write off of assets
 
$
(14
)
 
$
(6
)
Amortization of intangible assets
 
(11
)
 
(8
)
Royalty expense
 
(4
)
 
(3
)
Legal matters
 
(2
)
 
(20
)
Gain (loss) on sale of fixed assets
 
1

 
4

Royalty income
 
20

 
18

Other, net
 

 
(1
)
Total other operating income (expense), net
 
$
(10
)
 
$
(16
)
Interest Income
Interest income was relatively flat compared to 2012.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased primarily due to the $1 billion debt issuance in September 2013. Interest expense will increase in future periods as a result of this issuance.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net was as follows:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions
 
2013
 
2012
Gain (loss) on marketable securities, net
 
$
13

 
$
3

Gain on fair value adjustment for consolidated investee (1)
 
12

 
7

Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance
 
12

 
5

Dividend income
 
5

 
7

Gain on sale of equity investment
 

 
13

Bank charges
 
(10
)
 
(15
)
Foreign currency gains (losses), net
 
(27
)
 
(14
)
Other, net
 
27

 
18

Total other income (expense), net
 
$
32

 
$
24

____________________________________________________________
(1) 
See Note 2, “ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details.


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Income Tax Expense
Our income tax rates are generally less than the 35 percent U.S. statutory income tax rate primarily because of lower taxes on foreign earnings and research tax credits. Our effective tax rate for 2013 was 25.1 percent compared to 23.5 percent for 2012. As a result of a restructuring of our foreign operations in 2013, our 2013 effective tax rate was approximately 1% less than it would have been without restructuring. On January 2, 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law and reinstated the research tax credit back to 2012.  As tax law changes are accounted for in the period of enactment, we recognized a $28 million discrete tax benefit in the first quarter of 2013. We also recognized a discrete tax expense of $17 million in the first quarter which primarily related to the write-off of a deferred tax asset deemed unrecoverable. Also included in 2013 is a third quarter discrete net tax expense of $7 million primarily related to U.S. federal tax return true-up adjustments and third quarter enactment of U.K tax law changes. Additionally, our effective tax rate for 2013 also included a fourth quarter discrete net tax benefit of $21 million primarily due to the release of U.S. deferred tax liabilities related to prior years unremitted income of certain Indian and Mexican subsidiaries now considered to be permanently reinvested, as well as adjustments to our income tax accounts principally based on our 2012 state tax return filings. Our 2012 income tax provision included a one-time $134 million tax benefit which resulted from tax planning strateges and tax return elections made with respect to our U.K. operations.

We evaluate the recoverability of our deferred tax assets each quarter by assessing the likelihood of future profitability and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize our net deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2013, we recorded net deferred tax assets of $177 million. These assets included $187 million for the value of tax loss and credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance of $101 million was recorded to reduce the tax assets to the net value management believed was more likely than not to be realized. In the event our operating performance deteriorates, future assessments could conclude that a larger valuation allowance will be needed to further reduce the deferred tax assets.

We expect our 2014 effective tax rate to be 28.5 percent excluding any discrete items that may arise. The research tax credit expired December 31, 2013, and has not yet been renewed by Congress. If the research credit is reinstated during 2014, we would anticipate the 2014 effective tax rate to be reduced to 27 percent. The increase in the effective tax rate from 2013 to 2014 is attributable primarily to one-time tax benefits in 2013 that will not repeat in 2014, as well as other changes in tax legislation in the U.S. and proposed changes in the U.K. that will unfavorably impact our 2014 effective tax rate.
  
In September 2013, the Internal Revenue Service released final tangible personal property regulations regarding the deduction and capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The new rules will become effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. While we are still finalizing our analysis, we do not believe that these regulations will have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests eliminate the income or loss attributable to non-Cummins ownership interests in our consolidated entities. Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries increased reflecting our minority's share of higher profits of $7 million at Cummins Western Canada LP, $6 million at Wuxi Cummins Turbo Technologies Co. Ltd. and $4 million due to the acquisition of a majority interest in Cummins Central Power LLC (Central Power) in the third quarter of 2012. The increases were partially offset by a total decrease of $8 million at Cummins India Ltd.
Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc. and Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Cummins Inc.
Net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Cummins Inc. decreased primarily due to lower gross margin as a percentage of sales, mainly driven by unfavorable product mix and lower volumes, particularly in the Engine segment and Power Generation segment, a higher effective tax rate of 25.1 percent versus 23.5 percent in 2012, lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees, mainly due to the acquisition of the North American distributors, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.  These decreases were partially offset by lower research, development and engineering expenses. Diluted earnings per share for 2013 benefited $0.06 from lower shares outstanding, primarily due to purchases under the stock repurchase program.

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2012 vs. 2011
Net Sales
Net sales decreased versus 2011 and was primarily driven by the following:
Engine segment sales decreased by 5 percent due to weakness in industrial demand, especially in international construction markets, and lower volumes in the Brazilian medium-duty truck market, which were partially offset by growth in the North American on-highway markets in the first half of the year, led by the heavy-duty business.
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales by 2 percent.
Power Generation segment sales decreased by 7 percent due to lower demand in the alternators, power solutions and power systems businesses, which were partially offset by growing demand in the power product business, especially in North America.
Components segment sales, excluding acquisitions, decreased by 2 percent due to $126 million of sales in 2011 related to assets sold in 2011 and lower demand in the turbo technologies, filtration and fuel systems businesses, which were partially offset by higher demand in the emission solutions business, primarily in North America and Brazil.
The decreases above were partially offset as Distribution segment sales, excluding acquisitions, increased by 2 percent due to higher demand for parts and filtration products especially in North and Central America, increased power generation growth in East Asia, increased demand in the South Pacific and higher service demand from South Pacific mining customers, which were partially offset by lower engine product sales due to a slowdown in the North American oil and gas markets.
A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Sales to international markets (excluding the U.S. and Canada) were 49 percent of total net sales in 2012, compared with 56 percent of total net sales in 2011.
Gross Margin
Gross margin decreased by $81 million and as a percentage of sales increased by 0.6 percentage points. The increase in gross margin as a percentage of sales was primarily due to lower material costs, improved price realization, lower warranty costs and favorable product mix, which were partially offset by lower volumes, unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations and restructuring charges of $29 million.
The provision for warranties issued as a percentage of sales was 2.1 percent in both 2012 and 2011. A more detailed discussion of margin by segment is presented in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher consulting of $45 million, restructuring and other charges of $20 million and an increase of $19 million in compensation and related expenses, which were partially offset by reduced discretionary spending in the second half of the year. Higher compensation expense was primarily due to increased headcount to support our strategic growth initiatives launched prior to a number of markets unexpectedly slowing in mid-2012. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation. Variable compensation related to 2012 performance decreased $87 million over variable compensation related to 2011 performance. In the third quarter of 2012, we implemented a number of cost reduction initiatives to align our cost structure with the slowdown in demand at several of our key markets in the second half of the year. Overall, selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to 11.0 percent in 2012 from 10.2 percent in 2011.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses increased primarily due to an increase of $54 million in compensation and related expenses and increased consulting of $32 million. Higher compensation expense was primarily due to increased headcount to support our strategic growth initiatives. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation. Variable compensation related to 2012 performance decreased $25 million over variable compensation related to 2011 performance. Research, development and engineering expenses in 2012 also included restructuring and other charges of $3 million. Overall, research, development and engineering expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to 4.2 percent in 2012 from 3.5 percent in 2011. Research activities continue to focus on development of new products to meet future emission standards around the world and improvements in fuel economy performance.

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Equity, Royalty and Interest Income From Investees
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees decreased primarily due to the following:
In millions
2012 vs. 2011
Increase/(Decrease)
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
$
(28
)
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
(7
)
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty)
12

North American distributors
13

All other
(18
)
Cummins share of net income
(28
)
Royalty and interest income
(4
)
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
$
(32
)
The decreases above were primarily due to lower sales in China at Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. and Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd., which were partially offset by growth in North American distributors and higher sales at Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty).
Gain on Sale of Businesses
In the second quarter of 2011, we sold certain assets and liabilities of our exhaust business which manufactures exhaust products and select components for emission systems for a variety of applications not core to our other product offerings. This business was historically included in our Components segment. The sales price was $123 million. We recognized a gain on the sale of $68 million ($37 million after-tax), which included a goodwill allocation of $19 million. The gain was excluded from segment results as it was not considered in our evaluation of operating results for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Sales for this business were $62 million in 2011 (through closing). Income before income taxes for this business were approximately $9 million in 2011 (through closing).
During the fourth quarter of 2011, we sold certain assets and liabilities of our light-duty filtration business which manufactures light-duty automotive and industrial filtration solutions. The sales price was $90 million and included a note receivable from the buyer of approximately $1 million. There are no earnouts or other contingencies associated with the sales price. We recognized a gain on the sale of $53 million ($33 million after-tax), which included a goodwill allocation of $6 million. The gain was excluded from segment results as it was not considered in our evaluation of operating results for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Sales for this business were $64 million in 2011 (through closing). Income before income taxes for this business were approximately $13 million in 2011 (through closing).
In the second quarter of 2012, we recorded an additional $6 million gain ($4 million after-tax) related to final purchase price adjustments for our 2011 divestitures. The gain was excluded from segment results as it was not considered in our evaluation of operating results for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Other operating income (expense), net was as follows:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions
 
2012
 
2011
Royalty income
 
$
18

 
$
12

Flood damage gain
 

 
38

Loss on sale of fixed assets
 
(2
)
 
(10
)
Royalty expense
 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Amortization of intangible assets
 
(8
)
 
(5
)
Legal matters
 
(20
)
 
(5
)
Other, net
 
(1
)
 
(6
)
Total other operating income (expense), net
 
$
(16
)
 
$
21


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Interest Income
Interest income decreased primarily due to lower average investment balances in 2012 compared to 2011.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased primarily due to lower capitalized interest in 2011 and the termination of a capital lease in September 2011.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net was as follows:
 
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions
 
2012
 
2011
Gain on sale of equity investment
 
$
13

 
$

Dividend income
 
7

 
7

Gain on fair value adjustment for consolidated investee(1)
 
7

 

Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance
 
5

 
12

Gain on marketable securities, net
 
3

 

Foreign currency losses, net
 
(14
)
 
(14
)
Bank charges
 
(15
)
 
(16
)
Other, net
 
18

 
11

Total other income (expense), net
 
$
24

 
$

____________________________________________________________
(1) 
See Note 2, “ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES,," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more details.
Income Tax Expense
Our income tax rates are generally less than the 35 percent U.S. statutory income tax rate primarily because of lower taxes on foreign earnings and research tax credits. Our effective tax rate for 2012 was 23.5 percent compared to 27.1 percent for 2011. Our 2012 income tax provision included a one-time $134 million tax benefit which resulted from tax planning strategies and tax return elections made with respect to our U.K. operations. Our 2011 income tax provision included a tax benefit of $48 million related to prior year refund claims filed for additional research tax credits, as well as additional foreign income and related foreign tax credits, net of related tax reserves. Our effective tax rate for 2011 also included a tax benefit of $19 million related to the release of deferred U.S. tax liabilities on certain foreign earnings, as a result of restructuring our foreign operations. Also included in 2011 is a tax benefit of $16 million which resulted from the reduction of our unrecognized tax benefits primarily due to settlements with taxing authorities. The 2011 income tax provision also included to a $2 million net tax charge, primarily related to the enactment of state law changes in Indiana and changes in the U.K. as well as adjustments to our income tax accounts based on our 2010 tax return filings.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries decreased primarily due to a decline of $5 million at Wuxi Cummins Turbo Technologies Co. Ltd., $3 million at Cummins Western Canada LP. and $3 million at Power Systems India. The decreases were partially offset by an increase of $6 million at Cummins Power Solutions Ltd. and $2 million at Cummins Central Power LLC.
Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc. and Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Cummins Inc.
Net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Cummins Inc. decreased primarily due to lower volumes, particularly in the international construction and medium-duty truck markets, higher research, development and engineering expenses, higher selling, general and administrative expenses and lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees. These decreases were partially offset by improved gross margin as a percentage of sales and a lower effective tax rate of 23.5 percent versus 27.1 percent in 2011. In addition, the significant gains we recorded in 2011 for the disposition of certain asset and liabilities of our exhaust business and light-duty filtration business and flood damage recoveries from the insurance settlement regarding a June 2008 flood in Southern Indiana did not repeat in 2012. Diluted earnings per share for 2012 also benefited $0.06 from lower shares primarily due to the stock repurchase program.

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RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
We executed restructuring actions primarily in the form of involuntary separation programs in the fourth quarter of 2012.  These actions were in response to reduced demand in our U.S. businesses and most key markets around the world in the second half of 2012, as well as a reduction in orders in most U.S. and global markets for 2013.  We reduced our worldwide professional workforce by approximately 650 employees, or 3 percent.  We also reduced our hourly workforce by approximately 650 employees.  During 2012, we incurred a pre-tax charge related to the professional and hourly workforce reductions of approximately $49 million.
Employee termination and severance costs were recorded based on approved plans developed by the businesses and corporate management which specified positions to be eliminated, benefits to be paid under existing severance plans or statutory requirements and the expected timetable for completion of the plan.  Estimates of restructuring were made based on information available at the time charges were recorded. 
We incurred a $1 million charge for lease terminations and a $2 million charge for asset impairments and other non-cash charges. During 2012, we recorded restructuring and other charges of $52 million ($35 million after-tax). These restructuring actions included:
In millions
Year ended
December 31, 2012
Workforce reductions
$
49

Exit activities
1

Other
2

Restructuring and other charges
$
52

Restructuring and other charges were included in each segment in our operating results as follows:
In millions
Year ended
December 31, 2012
Engine
$
20

Distribution
14

Power Generation
12

Components
6

Restructuring and other charges
$
52

The table below summarizes where the restructuring and other charges are located in our Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2012.
In millions
Year ended
December 31, 2012
Cost of sales
$
29

Selling, general and administrative expenses
20

Research, development and engineering expenses
3

Restructuring and other charges
$
52

At December 31, 2013, of the approximately 1,300 employees affected by this plan, substantially all terminations have been completed.

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The table below summarizes the activity and balance of accrued restructuring charges, which is included in "Other accrued expenses" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2013.
In millions
 
 
2012 Restructuring charges(1)
 
$
50

Cash payments for 2012 actions
 
(25
)
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
25

Cash payments for 2012 actions
 
(22
)
Change in estimate(2)
 
(3
)
Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$

__________________________________________________
(1)
Restructuring charges include severance pay, benefits and related charges, as well as lease termination costs.
(2)
Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in calculating the initial estimates, the actual amounts paid for such activities differed slightly from the amounts initially recorded. We have adjusted the previous estimates accordingly.

OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
Our reportable operating segments consist of the following: Engine, Components, Power Generation and Distribution. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves and allows management to focus its efforts on providing enhanced service to a wide range of customers. The Engine segment produces engines and parts for sale to customers in on-highway and various industrial markets. Our engines are used in trucks of all sizes, buses and recreational vehicles, as well as in various industrial applications, including construction, mining, agriculture, marine, oil and gas, rail and military equipment. The Components segment sells filtration products, aftertreatment, turbochargers and fuel systems. The Power Generation segment is an integrated provider of power systems which sells engines, generator sets and alternators. The Distribution segment includes wholly-owned and partially-owned distributorships engaged in wholesaling engines, generator sets and service parts, as well as performing service and repair activities on our products and maintaining relationships with various OEMs throughout the world.
We use segment EBIT (defined as earnings before interest expense, taxes and noncontrolling interests) as a primary basis for the chief operating decision-maker to evaluate the performance of each of our operating segments. Segment amounts exclude certain expenses not specifically identifiable to segments.
The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same as those applied in our Consolidated Financial Statements. We prepared the financial results of our operating segments on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which we internally disaggregate financial information to assist in making internal operating decisions. We have allocated certain common costs and expenses, primarily corporate functions, among segments differently than we would for stand-alone financial information prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). These include certain costs and expenses of shared services, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. We also do not allocate debt-related items, actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, changes in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance, flood damage gains or losses, divestiture gains or losses or income taxes to individual segments. Segment EBIT may not be consistent with measures used by other companies.
Following is a discussion of operating results for each of our business segments.

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Engine Segment Results
Financial data for the Engine segment was as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
2012 vs. 2011
In millions
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
External sales
 
$
8,270

 
$
9,101

 
$
9,649

 
$
(831
)
 
(9
)%
 
$
(548
)
 
(6
)%
Intersegment sales
 
1,743

 
1,632

 
1,658

 
111

 
7
 %
 
(26
)
 
(2
)%
Total sales
 
10,013

 
10,733

 
11,307

 
(720
)
 
(7
)%
 
(574
)
 
(5
)%
Depreciation and amortization
 
205

 
192

 
181

 
(13
)
 
(7
)%
 
(11
)
 
(6
)%
Research, development and engineering expenses
 
416

 
433

 
397

 
17

 
4
 %
 
(36
)
 
(9
)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
 
136

 
127

 
166

 
9

 
7
 %
 
(39
)
 
(23
)%
Interest income
 
16

 
11

 
18

 
5

 
45
 %
 
(7
)
 
(39
)%
Segment EBIT
 
1,041

 
1,248

 
1,384

 
(207
)
 
(17
)%
 
(136
)
 
(10
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percentage Points
 
Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales
 
10.4
%
 
11.6
%
 
12.2
%
 
 
 
(1.2
)
 
 
 
(0.6
)
Engine segment sales by market were as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 
 
Years ended December 31,
 
2013 vs. 2012
 
2012 vs. 2011
In millions
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
Amount
 
Percent
 
Amount
 
Percent
Heavy-duty truck
 
$
2,705

 
$
2,964

 
$
2,791

 
$
(259
)
 
(9
)%
 
$
173

 
6
 %
Medium-duty truck and bus
 
2,185

 
2,091

 
2,320

 
94

 
4
 %
 
(229
)
 
(10
)%
Light-duty automotive and RV
 
1,300

 
1,279