Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2021, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The information required by Item 9A relating to Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the captions "Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" and "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm," respectively, under Item 8.
ITEM 9B. Other Information
None.
ITEM 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Not Applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by Item 10 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the captions "Corporate Governance," "Election of Directors" in our 2022 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2021. Information regarding our executive officers may be found in Part 1 of this annual report under the caption "Information About Our Executive Officers." Except as otherwise specifically incorporated by reference, our Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this annual report.
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 11 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Executive Compensation" in our 2022 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2021.
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ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information concerning our equity compensation plans at December 31, 2021, was as follows:
Plan Category Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights (1)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights (2)
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in the first column)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 3,213,175 $ 143.51 5,309,472
(1) The number is comprised of 2,743,098 stock options, 440,149 performance shares and 29,928 restricted shares. See Note 18, "STOCK INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of how options and shares are awarded.
(2) The weighted-average exercise price relates only to the 2,743,098 stock options. Performance and restricted shares do not have an exercise price and, therefore, are not included in this calculation.
We have no equity compensation plans not approved by security holders.
The remaining information required by Item 12 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Stock Ownership of Directors, Management and Others" in our 2022 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2021.
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
The information required by Item 13 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the captions "Corporate Governance" and "Other Information-Related Party Transactions" in our 2022 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2021.
ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Selection of Independent Public Accountants" in our 2022 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2021.
PART IV
ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a) The following Consolidated Financial Statements and schedules filed as part of this report can be found in Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data":
• Management's Report to Shareholders
• Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
• Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
• Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
• Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2021 and 2020
• Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
• Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
• Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(b) Financial Statement Schedules
Separate financial statement schedules were omitted because such information was inapplicable or was included in the financial statements or notes described above.
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(c) The exhibits listed in the following Exhibit Index are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
CUMMINS INC.
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
3
(a)
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended and restated, effective as of May 8, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2018 (File No. 001-04949)) .
3
(b)
By-Laws, as amended and restated, effective as of February 12, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2019 (File No. 001-04949)).
4
(a)
Indenture, dated as of September 16, 2013, by and between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2013 (Registration Statement No. 333-191189)).
4
(b)
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2013, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Current Report on 8-K, filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2013 (File No. 001-04949)).
4
(c)
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2013, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Current Report on 8-K, filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2013 (File No. 001-04949)).
4
(d)
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 24, 2020, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2020 (File No. 001-04949)).
4
(e)
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 24, 2020, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2020 (File No. 001-04949)).
4
(f)
Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 24, 2020, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2020 (File No. 001-04949)).
4
(g)
Description of Capital Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(d) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(a)#
2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(b)#
Target Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(c)#
Amendment to the Cummins Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(d)#
Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated February 15, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10( a ) to Cummins Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 4 , 20 21 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(e)#
Supplemental Life Insurance and Deferred Income Plan, as amended and restated effective as of December 10, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( f )#
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended and restated February 15, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10( b ) to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q for the quarter ended April 4 , 20 21 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( g )#
Excess Benefit Retirement Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2014 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( h )#
Cummins Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( i )#
Longer Term Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( j )#
2006 Executive Retention Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( k )#
Senior Executive Target Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(k) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( l )#
Senior Executive Longer Term Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( m )#
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(m) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009) (File No. 001-04949).
10
( n )#
Form of Long-Term Grant Notice under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2020 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( o )#
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2018 (File No. 001-04949)).
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10
( p )#
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan ( incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(q) to C ummins Inc.'s Annual Report o n Form 10-K for th e year ended December 3 1 , 2020 (File No. 001- 0 4949) ).
10
( q )#
Key Employee Stock Investment Plan ( incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 0 (r) to Cu mmins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 3 1, 2020 (File No. 001- 0 4949) ).
10
( r )#
Third Amended and Restated 364-Day Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2021, by and among Cummins Inc., the subsidiary borrowers referred to therein, the Lenders and Agents party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent.(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2021 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( s )#
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 18, 2021, by and among Cummins Inc., the subsidiary borrowers referred to therein, the Lenders and Agents party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 18, 2021 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
( t )#
Amendment No. 1 to Supplemental Life Insurance and Deferred Income Plan, effective as of July 14, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Cummins Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 2020 (File No. 001-04949)).
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith).
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (filed herewith).
24
Powers of Attorney (filed herewith).
31
(a)
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31
(b)
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32
Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
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ITEM 16. Form 10-K Summary (optional)
Not Applicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CUMMINS INC.
By: /s/ MARK A. SMITH By: /s/ CHRISTOPHER C. CLULOW
Mark A. Smith
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Christopher C. Clulow
Vice President—Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date:
February 8, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date
/s/ N. THOMAS LINEBARGER Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) February 8, 2022
N. Thomas Linebarger
/s/ MARK A. SMITH Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) February 8, 2022
Mark A. Smith
/s/ CHRISTOPHER C. CLULOW Vice President—Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer) February 8, 2022
Christopher C. Clulow
* February 8, 2022
Robert J. Bernhard Director
* February 8, 2022
Franklin R. ChangDiaz Director
* February 8, 2022
Bruno V. Di Leo Allen Director
* February 8, 2022
Stephen B. Dobbs Director
* February 8, 2022
Carla A. Harris Director
* February 8, 2022
Robert K. Herdman Director
* February 8, 2022
Alexis M. Herman Director
* February 8, 2022
Thomas J. Lynch Director
* February 8, 2022
William I. Miller Director
* February 8, 2022
Georgia R. Nelson Director
* February 8, 2022
Kimberly A. Nelson Director
* February 8, 2022
Karen H. Quintos Director
*By: /s/ MARK A. SMITH
Mark A. Smith
Attorney-in-fact
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