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e10vq

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q


þ		QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
		For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2008
OR
o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
		For the transition period from to

Commission file number 0-8408

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		36-1984010 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1000 East Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado		80525
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(970) 482-5811

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


Title of Each Class:		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:

Common stock, par value $0.001455 per share		NASDAQ Global Select Market

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

None

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No þ

As of July 18, 2008, 67,337,431 shares of the common stock with a par value of $0.001455 per share were outstanding.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements		3
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		19
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		30
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		31

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		31
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors		31
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		32
	Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		32
	Item 6.	Exhibits		32
SIGNATURES				33
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Thomas A. Gendron
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Robert F. Weber, Jr.
Section 1350 Certifications

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2008			2007			2008			2007
	(In thousands except per share amounts)
	(Unaudited)

Net sales	$	329,847		$	269,026		$	907,663		$	751,572

Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold		231,955			186,055			633,162			519,970
Selling, general, and administrative expenses		28,434			27,345			86,081			84,325
Research and developments costs		18,994			17,011			53,401			46,911
Amortization of intangible assets		1,654			1,946			5,259			5,856
Interest expense		1,027			1,156			2,969			3,481
Interest income		(470	)		(503	)		(1,470	)		(1,563	)
Other, net		(843	)		(1,124	)		(2,971	)		(2,610	)

Total costs and expenses		280,751			231,886			776,431			656,370

Earnings before income taxes		49,096			37,140			131,232			95,202
Income taxes		(16,682	)		(13,166	)		(43,779	)		(33,079	)

Net earnings	$	32,414		$	23,974		$	87,453		$	62,123

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.48		$	0.35		$	1.29		$	0.91
Diluted	$	0.47		$	0.34		$	1.26		$	0.88
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic		67,245			68,715			67,590			68,479
Diluted		69,183			70,676			69,586			70,398
Cash dividends per share	$	0.060		$	0.055		$	0.175		$	0.160

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


	June 30,			September 30,
	2008			2007
	(In thousands except
	per share amounts) (Unaudited)

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	80,976		$	71,635
Accounts receivable, less allowance for losses of $2,358 and $1,886, respectively		166,571			152,826
Inventories		214,983			172,500
Income taxes receivable		1,671			9,461
Deferred income tax assets		21,877			23,754
Other current assets		7,569			8,429

Total current assets		493,647			438,605
Property, plant, and equipment, net		165,131			158,998
Goodwill		142,843			141,215
Other intangibles, net		68,589			73,018
Deferred income tax assets		4,715			11,250
Other assets		12,908			6,681

Total assets	$	887,833		$	829,767


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	$	—		$	5,496
Current portion of long-term debt		12,767			15,940
Accounts payable		61,340			57,668
Accrued liabilities		77,288			83,890

Total current liabilities		151,395			162,994
Long-term debt, less current portion		34,008			45,150
Deferred income tax liabilities		28,961			19,788
Other liabilities		66,797			57,404

Total liabilities		281,161			285,336

Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.003 per share, 10,000 shares authorized, no shares issued		—			—
Common stock, par value $0.001455 per share, 150,000 shares authorized, 72,960 shares issued and outstanding		106			106
Additional paid-in capital		62,195			48,641
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings		35,291			23,010
Deferred compensation		5,266			4,752
Retained earnings		633,058			565,136

		735,916			641,645
Less: Treasury stock at cost, 5,623 shares and 5,231 shares, respectively		(123,978	)		(92,462	)
Treasury stock held for deferred compensation, at cost, 405 shares and 430 shares, respectively		(5,266	)		(4,752	)

Total shareholders’ equity		606,672			544,431

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	887,833		$	829,767

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW


	For the Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2008			2007
	(In thousands) (Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	87,453		$	62,123

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		27,175			26,547
Post retirement settlement gain		—			(887	)
Contractual pension termination benefits		—			850
Net loss (gain) on disposal of assets		1,395			(59	)
Stock-based compensation		3,534			2,910
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		(9,555	)		(8,784	)
Deferred income taxes		7,898			5,247
Reclassification of unrealized losses on derivatives to earnings		153			184
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Accounts receivable		(8,190	)		(5,817	)
Inventories		(37,966	)		(26,868	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(7,592	)		(8,982	)
Income taxes receivable		16,426			8,619
Other — net		4,620			1,623

Total adjustments		(2,102	)		(5,417	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		85,351			56,706

Cash flows from investing activities:
Payments for purchase of property, plant, and equipment		(24,517	)		(22,667	)
Proceeds from disposal of assets		863			165
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired		—			(34,611	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(23,654	)		(57,113	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividend paid		(11,829	)		(10,969	)
Proceeds from sales of treasury stock		7,649			8,612
Purchases of treasury stock		(38,701	)		(7,888	)
Excess tax benefits from stock compensation		9,555			8,784
Net payments on borrowings under revolving lines		(5,496	)		(3,500	)
Payments of long-term debt		(14,691	)		(13,635	)
Payment of debt financing costs		(412	)		—

Net cash used in financing activities		(53,925	)		(18,596	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		1,569			3,757

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		9,341			(15,246	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning period		71,635			83,718

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	80,976		$	68,472

Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest expense paid		4,026		$	4,665
Income taxes paid		24,193			16,492
Income tax refunds received		12,726			—
Noncash investing activities:
Long-term liabilities assumed in business acquisition		—			10,319
Acquisition of property and equipment on account		574			—
Assets sold for note receivable		578			—

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)


(1)	Basis of presentation

Woodward Governor Company’s (“Woodward”) Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2008 and for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, included herein, have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly Woodward’s financial position as of June 30, 2008, and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented herein. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2007 was derived from Woodward’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year.

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Woodward’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008, and other financial information filed with the SEC.

The preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and certain financial statement disclosures. Significant estimates in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include allowances for losses, net realizable value of inventories and related purchase commitments, the cost of sales incentives, useful lives of property and identifiable intangible assets, the evaluation of impairments of property, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, income tax and valuation reserves, the valuation of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, assumptions used in the determination of the funded status and annual expense of pension and postretirement employee benefit plans and the valuation of stock compensation instruments granted to employees, including estimates of the related volatility and expected lives for the instruments. Ultimately realized values could differ from these estimates.

At the 2007 annual meeting of shareholders on January 23, 2008, shareholders approved a two-for-one stock split. The stock split became effective for shareholders at the close of business on February 1, 2008. The number of shares and per share amounts reported in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been updated from amounts reported prior to February 1, 2008, to reflect the effects of the split. In addition, the shareholders, at the same meeting, approved an amendment to Woodward’s Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000 to 150,000.


(2)	Nature of operations

Woodward operates through three operating segments:


	•	Turbine Systems is focused on systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets.

	•	Engine Systems is focused on systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the industrial engine and steam turbine markets, which include power generation, transportation, and process industries.

	•	Electrical Power Systems is focused on systems and components that provide power sensing and energy control systems that improve the security, quality, reliability, and availability of electrical power networks

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)


		for industrial markets, which include power generation, power distribution, transportation, and process industries.


(3)	Recently adopted and issued but not yet effective accounting standards

Recently adopted accounting standards

Investments

During fiscal 2008, Woodward has fully funded its deferred compensation program totaling $4,232 at June 30, 2008. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” and based on Woodward’s intentions regarding these instruments, marketable equity securities are classified as trading securities. The trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. The trading securities are included in “Other current assets”.

Income taxes

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109” (“FIN 48”), which provides guidance on the financial statement recognition, measurement, reporting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits, either permanent or temporary, should be recorded in the financial statements. For those tax benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

Woodward adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on October 1, 2007, as required. The change in measurement criteria caused Woodward to recognize a decrease in the retained earnings component of shareholders’ equity of $7,702. See additional discussion at Note 5.

Issued but not yet effective accounting standards

SFAS 157: In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework and gives guidance regarding the methods used for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As a result, SFAS 157 is effective for Woodward in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Woodward does not expect the adoption of SFAS 157 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

SFAS 159: In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 is expected to expand the use of fair value accounting but will not affect existing standards, which require certain assets or liabilities to be carried at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. Under SFAS 159, a company may choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As a result, SFAS 159 is effective for Woodward in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Woodward does not expect the adoption of SFAS 159 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

EITF 07-3: In June 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services to Be Used in Future Research and Development Activities” (“EITF 07-3”). EITF 07-3 addresses the diversity that exists with respect to the accounting for the non-refundable portion of a payment made by a research and development entity for future research and development activities. The EITF concluded that an entity must defer and capitalize non-refundable advance payments made for research and development activities, and expense these amounts as the related goods are delivered or the related services are performed. EITF 07-3 is effective for interim or annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007 (fiscal 2009 for Woodward). Woodward does not expect the adoption of EITF 07-03 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

SFAS 141(R): In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised) “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) is intended to improve, simplify, and converge internationally the accounting for business combinations. Under SFAS 141(R), an acquiring entity in a business combination must recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity at the acquisition date fair values, with limited exceptions. In addition, SFAS 141(R) requires the acquirer to disclose all information that investors and other users need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial impact of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. Accordingly, Woodward will record and disclose business combinations under the revised standard beginning October 1, 2009.

SFAS 160: In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — an Amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (“ARB”) 51”, (“SFAS 160”). This statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest (minority interest) in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require (i) noncontrolling interests to be reported as a component of equity, (ii) changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, and (iii) any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value. SFAS 160 is to be applied prospectively to business combinations consummated on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. As a result, SFAS 160 is effective for Woodward in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Woodward is currently evaluating the impact SFAS 160 may have on its financial statements.

SFAS 161: In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. The new standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for Woodward). Woodward is currently assessing the impact that SFAS 161 may have on its financial statements.

SFAS 162: In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS 162”). The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. The new standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for Woodward). Woodward does not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 to have a material impact on its financial statements.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)


(4)	Net earnings per share

Net earnings per share — basic is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Net earnings per share — diluted reflects the potential dilution that could occur if options were exercised.

The average shares outstanding decreased in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 as a result of shares repurchased under Woodward’s ongoing share repurchase program. Woodward repurchases common stock at times management deems appropriate, given current market valuations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, Woodward completed its accelerated stock repurchase agreement through J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Woodward purchased a total of 989 common shares in exchange for $31,114 through this program at an average price of $31.48 per common share.

The following is a reconciliation of net earnings to net earnings per share — basic and net earnings per share — diluted for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007:


	Three Months				Nine Months
	Ended June 30,				Ended June 30,
	2008		2007		2008		2007

Numerator:
Net earnings	$	32,414	$	23,974	$	87,453	$	62,123

Denominator:
Basic		67,245		68,715		67,590		68,479
Assumed exercise of stock options		1,938		1,961		1,996		1,919

Diluted		69,183		70,676		69,586		70,398

Net earnings per common share:
Basic	$	0.48	$	0.35	$	1.29	$	0.91

Diluted		0.47		0.34		1.26		0.88

The following stock options were outstanding during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Nine Months Ended June 30,

2008

2007

2008

2007

Stock options

454

386

610


(5)	Income taxes

Effective Annual Tax Rate for Interim Reporting — GAAP requires that the interim period tax provision be determined as follows:


	•	At the end of each quarter, Woodward estimates the tax that will be provided for the fiscal year stated as a percent of estimated “ordinary” income for the fiscal year. The term ordinary income refers to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes, excluding significant unusual or infrequently occurring items.

The estimated annual effective rate is applied to the year-to-date “ordinary” income at the end of each quarter to compute the year-to-date tax applicable to ordinary income. The tax expense or benefit related to ordinary income in each quarter is the difference between the most recent year-to-date and the prior quarter year-to-date computations.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)


	•	The tax effects of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items are recognized as discrete items in the interim period in which the events occur. The impact of changes in tax laws or rates on deferred tax amounts, the effects of changes in judgment about beginning of the year valuation allowances and changes in tax reserves resulting from the finalization of tax audits or reviews are examples of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items which are recognized as discrete items in the interim period in which the event occurs.

The determination of the annual effective tax rate is based upon a number of significant estimates and judgments, including the estimated annual pretax income of Woodward in each tax jurisdiction in which it operates and the development of tax planning strategies during the year. In addition, as a global commercial enterprise, Woodward’s tax expense can be impacted by changes in tax rates or laws, the finalization of tax audits and reviews, as well as other factors that cannot be predicted with certainty. As such, there can be significant volatility in interim tax provisions.

The following table sets out the tax expense and the effective tax rate for Woodward’s continuing operations:


	Three Months						Nine Months
	Ended June 30,						Ended June 30,
	2008			2007			2008			2007

Earnings before income taxes	$	49,096		$	37,140		$	131,232		$	95,202
Income tax expense		16,682			13,166			43,779			33,079
Effective tax rate		34.0	%		35.4	%		33.4	%		34.7	%

Income taxes for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 included an expense reduction of $1,177 related to the retroactive extension of the U.S. research and experimentation tax credit. This expense reduction related to the estimated amount of the credit applicable to the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006.

Woodward adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on October 1, 2007. The change in measurement criteria caused Woodward to recognize a decrease in the retained earnings component of shareholders’ equity of $7,702.

The total amount of the gross liability for worldwide unrecognized tax benefits reported in other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was $20,427 at June 30, 2008, and $20,509 at October 1, 2007, after the adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings. The net decrease in the liability of $82 since the date of adoption included a $3,494 decrease due to the resolution of a review by a tax authority. This decrease was largely offset by an additional provision for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. At June 30, 2008, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact Woodward’s effective tax rate, if recognized, was $16,647. At this time, Woodward estimates that it is reasonably possible that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by up to $8,202 in the next twelve months through completion of reviews by various worldwide tax authorities.

Woodward recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. Woodward had accrued interest and penalties of $5,502 and $4,396 as of June 30, 2008, and October 1, 2007, respectively.

Woodward’s tax returns are audited by U.S., state, and foreign tax authorities and these audits are at various stages of completion at any given time. Fiscal years remaining open to examination in significant foreign jurisdictions include 2002 and forward. Woodward is subject to U.S. and state income tax examinations for fiscal years 2003 and forward.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)


(6)	Inventories


	June 30,		September 30,
	2008		2007

Raw materials	$	15,152	$	10,808
Component parts		120,252		92,737
Work in progress		48,111		36,220
Finished goods		31,468		32,735

	$	214,983	$	172,500


(7)	Property, plant, and equipment


	June 30,			September 30,
	2008			2007

Land	$	13,107		$	12,469
Buildings and improvements		190,558			182,765
Machinery and equipment		296,543			277,100
Construction in progress		11,777			15,749

		511,985			488,083
Less accumulated depreciation		(346,854	)		(329,085	)

Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	165,131		$	158,998


	Three Months				Nine Months
	Ended June 30,				Ended June 30,
	2008		2007		2008		2007

Depreciation expense	$	7,220	$	7,163	$	21,916	$	20,691


(8)	Goodwill


	September 30,		Additions/			Translation			June 30,
	2007		Adjustments			Gains/(Losses)			2008

Turbine Systems	$	86,565	$	—		$	—		$	86,565
Engine Systems		37,736		(675	)		(144	)		36,917
Electrical Power Systems		16,914		675			1,772			19,361

Consolidated	$	141,215	$	—		$	1,628		$	142,843


(9)	Other intangibles — net


	June 30, 2008							September 30, 2007
	Gross					Net		Gross					Net
	Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying
	Value		Amortization			Amount		Value		Amortization			Amount

Customer Relationships:
Turbine Systems	$	44,327	$	(14,899	)	$	29,428	$	44,327	$	(13,791	)	$	30,536
Engine Systems		20,607		(9,408	)		11,199		20,607		(8,003	)		12,604
Electrical Power Systems		2,496		(416	)		2,080		2,609		(424	)		2,185

Consolidated	$	67,430	$	(24,723	)	$	42,707	$	67,543	$	(22,218	)	$	45,325

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)


	June 30, 2008							September 30, 2007
	Gross					Net		Gross					Net
	Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying
	Value		Amortization			Amount		Value		Amortization			Amount

Other Amortizing Intangibles:
Turbine Systems	$	11,941	$	(4,013	)	$	7,928	$	14,997	$	(6,567	)	$	8,430
Engine Systems		18,163		(7,973	)		10,190		21,828		(8,768	)		13,060
Electrical Power Systems		12,221		(4,457	)		7,764		11,979		(5,776	)		6,203

Consolidated	$	42,325	$	(16,443	)	$	25,882	$	48,804	$	(21,111	)	$	27,693

Total	$	109,755	$	(41,166	)	$	68,589	$	116,347	$	(43,329	)	$	73,018


	Three Months				Nine Months
	Ended June 30,				Ended June 30,
	2008		2007		2008		2007

Amortization expense	$	1,654	$	1,946	$	5,259	$	5,856

Amortization expense associated with current intangibles is expected to be:


Year Ending September 30:

2008 (remaining)	$	1,583
2009		6,293
2010		6,153
2011		6,106
2012		6,106
Thereafter		42,348

	$	68,589


(10)	Long-term debt

On October 25, 2007, Woodward entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, Wachovia Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Deutsche Bank Securities. This agreement increased the initial commitment from $100,000 to $225,000 and also increased the option to expand the commitment from $75,000 to $125,000, for a total of $350,000. The agreement generally bears interest at LIBOR plus 41 basis points to 80 basis points and expires in October 2012. At June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, there were no borrowings outstanding under the agreement.


(11)	Accrued liabilities


	June 30,		September 30,
	2008		2007

Salaries and other member benefits	$	44,244	$	47,578
Warranties		6,216		5,675
Taxes, other than income		3,577		6,682
Accrued retirement benefits		6,114		6,132
Other		17,137		17,823

	$	77,288	$	83,890

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

Provisions of the sales agreements include product warranties customary to such agreements. Accruals are established for specifically identified warranty issues that are probable to result in future costs. Warranty costs are accrued on a non-specific basis whenever past experience indicates a normal and predictable pattern exists. Changes in accrued product warranties were as follows:


Balance, September 30, 2007	$	5,675
Increases in accruals related to warranties during the period		5,138
Settlements of amounts accrued		(4,779	)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes		182

Balance, June 30, 2008	$	6,216


(12)	Other liabilities


	June 30,		September 30,
	2008		2007

Net accrued retirement benefits, less amounts recognized with accrued liabilities	$	47,049	$	46,145
Other		19,748		11,259

	$	66,797	$	57,404


(13)	Retirement benefits

The components of the net periodic pension cost related to continuing operations are as follows:


	Three Months						Nine Months
	Ended June 30,						Ended June 30,
	2008			2007			2008			2007

Retirement pension benefits — United States:
Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest cost		281			259			842			776
Expected return on plan assets		(341	)		(329	)		(1,022	)		(987	)
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain		30			61			89			183
Prior service cost		(65	)		(65	)		(195	)		(195	)

Net periodic cost	$	(95	)	$	(74	)	$	(286	)	$	(223	)

Contributions	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—

Retirement pension benefits — other countries:
Service cost	$	239		$	330		$	715		$	972
Interest cost		707			641			2,141			1,904
Expected return on plan assets		(742	)		(601	)		(2,247	)		(1,785	)
Amortization of:
Transition obligation		26			22			74			67
Net actuarial gain (loss)		(3	)		95			(7	)		281
Prior service (cost) credit		46			(2	)		138			(6	)
Contractual termination cost (benefit)		—			(132	)		—			711
Curtailment cost		254			—			254			—

Net periodic benefit	$	527		$	353		$	1,068		$	2,144

Contributions	$	582		$	657		$	2,209		$	1,939

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

In July 2008, Woodward approved a plan to move part of its Japanese operations from Tomisato to Tokyo. The plan reduces the number of individuals who will qualify for retirement pension benefits in future periods. The effects of the change in location are presented in the preceding table under the caption “curtailment cost.”

The components of the net periodic retirement healthcare benefits related to continuing operations are as follows:


Retirement healthcare benefits:
Service cost	$	61		$	75		$	182		$	224
Interest cost		612			619			1,839			1,857
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain		48			65			144			195
Prior service cost		(630	)		(630	)		(1,890	)		(1,890	)
Settlement gains		—			(7	)		—			(893	)

Net periodic benefit (cost)	$	91		$	122		$	275		$	(507	)

Contributions	$	1,165		$	716		$	2,753		$	1,854

Woodward expects its contributions for retirement pension benefits will be $0 in the United States and $2,913 in other countries in 2008. Woodward also expects its contributions for retirement healthcare benefits will be $3,276 in 2008, less amounts received as U.S. subsidies. The exact amount of cash contributions made to these plans in any year is dependent upon a number of factors including minimum funding requirements in the jurisdictions in which Woodward operates and arrangements made with trustees of certain foreign plans. As a result, the actual funding in fiscal 2008 may differ from the current estimate.

Woodward is entitled to a federal subsidy under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. Woodward received $166 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008. Woodward received $0 and $563 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2007, respectively. Woodward currently expects to receive an additional $358 during the year ending September 30, 2008.

Woodward paid prescription drug benefits of $771 and $534 during the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $2,247 and $1,718 during the nine months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Woodward expects to pay additional prescription drug benefits of approximately $700 for the year ending September 30, 2008.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)


(14)	Stock options

Woodward uses the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model to value its stock options. Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility using daily stock price observations. Woodward uses an expected life equal to the midpoint between the vesting date and the date of contractual expiration of the options, as permitted by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 107 “Share-Based Payment”. Dividend yields are based on historical dividends. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant. The estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense using the straight-line method over the vesting period.

Assumptions In Determining Fair Value of Options


	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2008	2007	2008	2007

Expected term	N/A	7 years	7 years	7 years
Estimated volatility	N/A	37%	37%	37%
Estimated dividend yield	N/A	1.7%	1.5%	1.7%
Risk-free interest rate	N/A	4.6%	3.7%	4.6%

Stock options are granted to Woodward’s key management members. The grant date for these awards is used for the measurement date. These awards are valued as of the measurement date and are amortized over the requisite vesting period. A summary for the activity for stock option awards in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:


				Weighted-Average
	Number			Exercise Price

Balance at September 30, 2007		5,276		$	9.94
Options granted		446			32.74
Options exercised		(544	)		7.63
Options forfeited		(6	)		18.49

Balance at December 31, 2007		5,172			12.14
Options granted		—			—
Options exercised		(158	)		6.01
Options forfeited		—			—

Balance at March 31, 2008		5,014			12.33
Options granted		—			—
Options exercised		(242	)		7.37
Options forfeited		—			—

Balance at June 30, 2008		4,772			12.59

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)


(15)	Accumulated and other comprehensive earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, which totaled $35,291 at June 30, 2008, consisted of the following items:


Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments:
Balance at September 30, 2007	$	27,614
Translation adjustments		15,442
Taxes associated with foreign currency translation		(2,818	)

Balance at June 30, 2008	$	40,238

Accumulated unrealized derivative losses:
Balance at September 30, 2007	$	(331	)
Reclassification to interest expense		153
Taxes associated with interest reclassification		(58	)

Balance at June 30, 2008	$	(236	)

Accumulated minimum pension liability adjustments:
Balance at September 30, 2007	$	(4,273	)
Minimum pension liability adjustment		(513	)
Taxes associated with minimum pension liability		75

Balance at June 30, 2008	$	(4,711	)


(16)	Total comprehensive earnings


	Three Months					Nine Months
	Ended June 30,					Ended June 30,
	2008			2007		2008			2007

Net earnings	$	32,414		$	23,974	$	87,453		$	62,123
Other comprehensive earnings:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(1,321	)		1,338		12,624			5,403
Reclassification of unrealized losses on derivatives to earnings		32			38		95			114
Minimum pension liability adjustment		26			—		(438	)		98

Total comprehensive earnings	$	31,151		$	25,350	$	99,734		$	67,738


(17)	Contingencies

Woodward is currently involved in pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings regarding employment, product liability, intellectual property and/or commercial matters arising from the normal course of business. Woodward has accrued for individual matters that it believes are likely to result in a loss when ultimately resolved using estimates of the most likely amount of loss. There are also individual matters that it believes the likelihood of a loss when ultimately resolved is less than likely but more than remote, which were not accrued. While it is possible that there could be additional losses that have not been accrued, Woodward currently believes the possible additional loss in the event of an unfavorable resolution of each matter is less than $10,000 in the aggregate.

Woodward does not recognize contingencies that might result in a gain until such contingencies are resolved and the related amounts are realized.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

In the event of a change in control of the company, Woodward may be required to pay termination benefits to certain executive officers.


(18)	Segment information


	Three Months				Nine Months
	Ended June 30,				Ended June 30,
	2008		2007		2008		2007

Turbine Systems:
Segment net sales	$	153,684	$	132,298	$	431,931	$	380,075
Intersegment net sales		5,062		5,422		13,229		15,447
External net sales		148,622		126,876		418,702		364,628
Segment earnings		29,330		23,193		87,509		66,317
Engine Systems:
Segment net sales	$	130,917	$	117,565	$	370,779	$	330,510
Intersegment net sales		9,695		10,498		31,779		29,882
External net sales		121,222		107,067		339,000		300,628
Segment earnings		16,982		15,398		42,048		39,760
Electrical Power Systems:
Segment net sales	$	77,181	$	49,240	$	199,546	$	126,765
Intersegment net sales		17,178		14,157		49,585		40,449
External net sales		60,003		35,083		149,961		86,316
Segment earnings		10,778		5,200		27,518		15,202

The differences between the total of segment amounts and the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were as follows:


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2008			2007			2008			2007

Total segment external net sales and intersegment sales	$	361,782		$	299,103		$	1,002,256		$	837,350
Elimination of intersegment sales		(31,935	)		(30,077	)		(94,593	)		(85,778	)

Consolidated net sales	$	329,847		$	269,026		$	907,663		$	751,572

Total segment earnings	$	57,090		$	43,791		$	157,075		$	121,279
Nonsegment expenses and eliminations		(7,437	)		(5,998	)		(24,344	)		(24,159	)
Interest expense, net		(557	)		(653	)		(1,499	)		(1,918	)

Consolidated earnings before income taxes	$	49,096		$	37,140		$	131,232		$	95,202

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — (Continued)

The summary of consolidated total assets is as follows:


	June 30,		September 30,
	2008		2007

Turbine Systems	$	361,260	$	330,969
Engine Systems		244,653		250,908
Electrical Power Systems		138,199		109,674

Total segment assets		744,112		691,551
Unallocated corporate property, plant, and equipment, net		14,005		6,651
Other unallocated assets		129,716		131,565

Consolidated total assets	$	887,833	$	829,767


Item 2.	*Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (amounts in thousands except per share amounts)*

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”). The information contained in this Report is not a complete description of our business or the risks associated with an investment in our securities. We urge you to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this Report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended December 31, 2007 and March 31, 2008, and Current Reports on Form 8-K, which discuss our business in further detail.

The section entitled “Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A (and incorporating other filings by reference) under Part II — Other Information, and similar discussions in our other SEC filings, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. These risks, in addition to the other information in this Report and in our other filings with the SEC, should be carefully considered before deciding to purchase, hold or sell our securities.

Various statements in this Report, in future filings by us with the SEC, in our press releases and in our oral statements made by or with the approval of authorized personnel, contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that are deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “seek,” “goal,” “expect,” “forecasts,” “intend,” “continue,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characteristics of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified below, under “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and elsewhere herein. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements relating to:


	•	Future sales, earnings, cash flow, and other measures of financial performance

	•	Descriptions of our plans and obligations for future operations

	•	The effect of economic downturns or growth in particular regions

	•	The effect of changes in the level of activity in particular industries or markets

	•	The availability and cost of materials, components, services, and supplies

	•	The scope, nature, or impact of acquisition activity and integration into our businesses

	•	The development, production, and support of advanced technologies and new products and services

	•	New business opportunities

	•	The outcome of contingencies

	•	Future repurchases of common stock

	•	Future levels of indebtedness and capital spending

	•	Pension plan assumptions and future contributions

In light of these risks and uncertainties, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking information contained in this Form 10-Q will, in fact, transpire.

OVERVIEW

We design, manufacture, and service energy control systems and components for aircraft and industrial engines and turbines and electrical power equipment. Leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) throughout the world use our products and services in the aerospace, power and process industries, and transportation markets.

Our strategic focus is Energy Control and Optimization Solutions. The control of energy — fluid energy, combustion, electrical energy, and motion — is a growing requirement in the markets we serve. Our customers look to us to optimize the efficiency, emissions, and operations of power equipment. Our core technologies leverage well across our markets and customer applications, enabling us to develop and integrate cost effective and state-of-the-art fuel, combustion, fluid, actuation, and electronic systems. We focus primarily on OEMs and equipment packagers, partnering with them to bring superior component and system solutions to their demanding applications.

We have three operating segments — Turbine Systems, Engine Systems, and Electrical Power Systems.


	•	Turbine Systems is focused on systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets.

	•	Engine Systems is focused on systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the industrial engine and steam turbine markets, which include power generation, transportation, and process industries.

	•	Electrical Power Systems is focused on systems and components that provide power sensing and energy control systems that improve the security, quality, reliability, and availability of electrical power networks for industrial markets, which include power generation, power distribution, transportation, and process industries.

We use segment information internally to assess the performance of each segment and to make decisions on the allocation of resources.

At the 2007 annual meeting of shareholders on January 23, 2008, shareholders approved a two-for-one stock split. The stock split became effective for shareholders at the close of business on February 1, 2008. The number of shares and per share amounts reported in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been updated from amounts reported prior to February 1, 2008, to reflect the effects of the split. In addition, the shareholders, at the same meeting, approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000 to 150,000.

Net sales for the third quarter were $329,847, an increase of 22.6% from $269,026 for the third quarter of the prior year. Net earnings for the third quarter were $32,414, or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to $23,974, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the three months ended June 30, 2007. Approximately 1/4 of the 22.6% of the sales growth was attributable to favorable impacts of foreign exchange rates. Exchange rates had an insignificant effect on net earnings due to natural hedging in many impacted currencies as well as natural offsets.

Net sales for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 were $907,663, an increase of 20.8% from $751,572 for the nine months ended June 30, 2007, with organic growth of 19.6%. Net earnings for the nine months were $87,453, or $1.26 per diluted share, compared to $62,123, or $0.88 per diluted share, in the previous year’s nine months.

Operating earnings (earnings before interest) for the third quarter increased 31.4% over the same period last year.

Cash generated from operations during the third quarter was $56.2 million, a 54.1% increase over the $36.4 million generated in the same period last year.

Turbine Systems’ sales performance continues to reflect generally strong demand for our OEM and aftermarket offerings in the industrial and aerospace turbine markets. Turbine Systems’ sales growth reflects strength in demand for industrial turbines with Woodward content. Within Turbine Systems’ aerospace sales, OEM growth was greater than aftermarket growth. This mix of aerospace growth was consistent with our expectations and reflects the high volume of orders for new aircraft with engines containing increased Woodward content. Net new airline order

growth continues to outpace deliveries. Turbine Systems’ net sales (including intersegment sales) for the third quarter were $153,684, an increase of 16.2% from $132,298 for last year’s third quarter. Turbine Systems’ net sales (including intersegment sales) for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 were $431,931, an increase of 13.6% from $380,075 for the nine months ended June 30, 2007. The segment earnings increase in Turbine Systems was principally the result of operating leverage on the increased sales volume. Turbine Systems’ segment earnings for the third quarter increased 26.5% to $29,330 from $23,193 for the same quarter a year ago. Turbine Systems’ segment earnings as a percentage of segment sales for the third quarter increased to 19.1% from 17.5% for the third quarter a year ago. Turbine Systems’ segment earnings for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 increased 32.0% to $87,509 from $66,317 for the same period a year ago. Turbine Systems’ segment earnings as a percentage of segment sales for the nine months increased to 20.3% from 17.4% for the nine months ended June 30, 2007.

Engine Systems experienced growth in all of its markets, most notably in marine and alternative fuels. Engine Systems’ net sales (including intersegment sales) for the third quarter were $130,917, an increase of 11.4% from $117,565 from last year’s third quarter. Engine Systems’ net sales (including intersegment sales) for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 were $370,779, an increase of 12.2% from $330,510 for the nine months ended June 30, 2007. Approximately 1/3 of the 11.4% sales growth was attributable to favorable impact of foreign exchange rates. Engine Systems’ improved segment earnings this quarter reflected sales volume leverage as well as some reduction in the operating costs of the type incurred earlier this year as it nears completion of operational transitions to improve long-term cost and efficiency performance. Engine Systems’ segment earnings for the third quarter increased 10.3% to $16,982 from $15,398 for the same quarter a year ago. Engine Systems’ third quarter segment earnings as a percentage of segment sales decreased slightly to 13.0% from 13.1% from the third quarter a year ago. Engine Systems’ segment earnings for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 increased 5.8% to $42,048 from $39,760 for the same period a year ago. Engine Systems’ segment earnings as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 11.3% from 12.0% from the nine months ended June 30, 2007.

Growth continues in both Electrical Power Systems’ power generation and distribution and wind turbine inverter markets, with growth in wind continuing at an exceptional pace. Electrical Power Systems’ net sales (including intersegment sales) for the third quarter were $77,181, an increase of 56.7% from $49,240 for last year’s third quarter. Approximately 1/3 of the 56.7% of the sales growth was attributable to favorable impacts of foreign exchange rates. Electrical Power Systems’ net sales (including intersegment sales) for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 were $199,546, an increase of 57.4% from $126,765 for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and consists of 50% organic and 7% inorganic growth. Segment earnings for Electrical Power Systems increased primarily due to sales volume, sales volume leverage, improved operating processes, and favorable currency translation. Electrical Power Systems’ segment earnings for the third quarter increased 107.3% to $10,778 from $5,200 for the same quarter a year ago. Electrical Power Systems’ third quarter segment earnings as a percentage of segment sales increased to 14.0% from 10.6% from the third quarter ended June 30, 2007. Electrical Power Systems’ segment earnings for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 increased 81.0% to $27,518 from $15,202 for the same period a year ago. Electrical Power Systems’ nine month segment earnings as a percentage of segment sales increased to 13.8% from 12.0% from the nine months ended June 30, 2007.

Nonsegment expenses for the quarter increased to $7,437 from $5,998 last year, remaining at approximately 2.2% of net sales for both quarters. Nonsegment expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 increased slightly to $24,344 from $24,159 for the same period last year, decreasing to 2.7% of net sales at June 30, 2008 as compared to 3.2% of net sales during the same period in 2007.

Our nine month results for this year also included the effect of the implementation of Financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”), which decreased the retained earnings component of shareholders’ equity by $7,702.

At June 30, 2008, our total assets were $887,833, including $80,976 in cash and cash equivalents, and our total debt was $46,775. We continue to be well positioned to fund expanded research and development projects and to explore other investment opportunities consistent with our focused strategies.

Results of Operations

Net Sales

The following table presents the breakdown of consolidated net external sales by segment:


	Three Months Ended June 30,								Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2008				2007				2008				2007

Turbine Systems	$	148,622	45	%	$	126,876	47	%	$	418,702	46	%	$	364,628	49	%
Engine Systems		121,222	37			107,067	40			339,000	37			300,628	40
Electrical Power Systems		60,003	18			35,083	13			149,961	17			86,316	11

Consolidated net external sales	$	329,847	100	%	$	269,026	100	%	$	907,663	100	%	$	751,572	100	%

Turbine Systems’ net external sales increased 17.1% and 14.8% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to the same periods a year ago, reflecting the strength of the aerospace and power generation business. This strength was driven by higher demand for aviation and power generation OEM, military, and commercial aftermarket products.

Engine Systems’ net external sales increased 13.2% and 12.8% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to the same periods a year ago. The primary drivers of this growth are increased demand in the marine and alternative fuel markets.

Electrical Power Systems’ net external sales increased 71.0% and 73.7% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to the same periods a year ago. Demand in both the power generation and distribution and wind inverter turbine markets drove the increase in sales. The growth in wind turbine inverter demand has been exceptional.

Costs and Expenses

The following table presents costs and expenses:


	Three Months Ended June 30,												Nine Months Ended June 30,
				% of						% of						% of						% of
				Net						Net						Net						Net
	2008			Sales			2007			Sales			2008			Sales			2007			Sales

Cost of goods sold	$	231,955			70.3	%	$	186,055			69.2	%	$	633,162			69.7	%	$	519,970			69.2	%
Selling, general, and administrative		28,434			8.6	%		27,345			10.2	%		86,081			9.5	%		84,325			11.2	%
Research and development costs		18,994			5.8	%		17,011			6.3	%		53,401			5.9	%		46,911			6.2	%
Amortization of intangible assets		1,654			0.5	%		1,946			0.7	%		5,259			0.6	%		5,856			0.8	%
Interest & other income		(1,564	)		(0.5	)%		(1,759	)		(0.7	)%		(4,984	)		(0.6	)%		(4,641	)		(0.6	)%
Interest & other expense		1,278			0.4	%		1,288			0.5	%		3,512			0.4	%		3,949			0.5	%

Consolidated costs and expenses	$	280,751			85.1	%	$	231,886			86.2	%	$	776,431			85.5	%	$	656,370			87.3	%

Cost of goods sold increased in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period last year, primarily due to the increase in sales volume.

Gross margins (as measured by net sales less cost of goods sold) as a percent of sales decreased to 29.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2008 compared to 30.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2007. Gross margins as a percent of sales also decreased to 30.2% for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 from 30.8% for the nine months ended June 30, 2007. The decrease in gross margins reflects a change in product mix and increased operating costs associated with productivity enhancements and supply chain constraints.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 8.6% and 9.5% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, as compared to the 10.2% and 11.2% for same periods last year,

respectively, primarily due to increased revenue and a reduction in business development costs, partially offset by costs incurred to open new locations.

Research and development costs increased in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same periods last year, reflecting higher levels of development activity and the full integration of our business acquisition in October 2006 of Schaltanlagen-Elektronik-Geräte (“SEG”). Research and development costs decreased as a percent of sales period-to-period.

In Turbine Systems, we continue to work closely with our customers early in their own development and design stages. We help our customers by developing components and integrated systems that allow them to meet emissions requirements, increase fuel efficiency, and lower their costs. Most significantly, we are developing components and an integrated fuel system for the new GEnx turbofan engine for the Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8, components for the Pratt & Whitney F135 and GE Rolls-Royce F136 engines that are the two propulsion choices to power Lockheed Martin’s Joint Strike Fighter aircraft, and components for the T700-GE-701D engine that will be used for the upgrades to the Sikorsky Black Hawk and Boeing Apache helicopters, components for the Pratt & Whitney 600 family and the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan for both the Mitsubishi Regional Jet and the Bombardier CSeries, among others.

Engine Systems continues to develop components and integrated systems that allow our customers to meet emissions requirements, increase fuel efficiency, and lower costs. Development projects include components and systems utilized in natural gas and diesel power generation and process markets, diesel fuel systems for marine markets, and compressed natural gas and liquid propane systems for alternative fuel vehicle markets, and systems and components for steam turbine applications in the power and process markets.

Electrical Power Systems is developing a new grid connected inverter platform that enables large scale wind power integration and also supports local grid codes for High/Low Voltage Ride Through (H/LVRT), as well as electrical protection and metering devices that provide safe electrical power distribution to commercial and industrial users and utilities in a networked environment. In addition, we are continuing to develop products for Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration based on our EasyGen platform.

Earnings


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2008			2007			2008			2007

Turbine Systems	$	29,330		$	23,193		$	87,509		$	66,317
Engine Systems		16,982			15,398			42,048			39,760
Electrical Power Systems		10,778			5,200			27,518			15,202

Total segment earnings		57,090			43,791			157,075			121,279
Nonsegment expenses and eliminations		(7,437	)		(5,998	)		(24,344	)		(24,159	)
Interest expense, net		(557	)		(653	)		(1,499	)		(1,918	)

Consolidated earnings before income taxes		49,096			37,140			131,232			95,202
Income tax expense		(16,682	)		(13,166	)		(43,779	)		(33,079	)

Consolidated net earnings	$	32,414		$	23,974		$	87,453		$	62,123

Turbine Systems’ segment earnings increased 26.5% and 32.0% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, as compared to the same periods last year due to the following:


	Three			Nine
	Months			Months

At June 30, 2007	$	23,193		$	66,317
Volume changes		6,056			14,408
Selling price changes		1,440			4,715
Product mix		(917	)		(1,585	)
Variable compensation		368			(583	)
Foreign currency		249			658
Other, net		(1,059	)		3,579

At June 30, 2008	$	29,330		$	87,509

Sales volume increased due to higher demand for OEM, military, and commercial aftermarket and industrial turbine products. Selling price increases primarily affected spares and components used in the aerospace aftermarket. Variable compensation accrued and expensed for Turbine Systems’ members decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2008, but was higher in the nine months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same periods in 2007, driven by total Woodward performance-based factors.

Engine Systems’ segment earnings increased 10.3% and 5.8% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, as compared to the same periods last year due to the following:


	Three			Nine
	Months			Months

At June 30, 2007	$	15,398		$	39,760
Volume changes		3,745			8,478
Selling price changes		803			2,491
Product mix		(832	)		(2,092	)
Variable compensation		282			(452	)
Foreign currency		424			536
Freight costs		(1,300	)		(3,609	)
Other, net		(1,538	)		(3,064	)

At June 30, 2008	$	16,982		$	42,048

Sales volume increases were primarily in the marine and alternative fuel vehicle markets. Engine Systems experienced an unfavorable product mix compared to the prior year, and increased freight costs associated with supply chain constraints and increased fuel service charges. Variable compensation accrued and expensed for Engine Systems’ members decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2008 but was higher in the nine months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007, driven by total Woodward performance-based factors.

Electrical Power Systems’ segment earnings increased 107.3% and 81.0% in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, as compared to the same periods last year due to the following:


	Three			Nine
	Months			Months

At June 30, 2007	$	5,200		$	15,202
Volume changes		5,353			11,848
Selling price changes		757			1,496
Product mix		(670	)		(3,399	)
Variable compensation		32			(351	)
Foreign currency		1,739			4,559
Acquisition of SEG		—			1,100
Other, net		(1,633	)		(2,937	)

At June 30, 2008	$	10,778		$	27,518

Sales volume was higher predominantly due to the demand in the wind turbine inverter markets for power generation and distribution. A change in product mix and changes in the external market put pressure on margins. Variable compensation accrued and expensed for Electrical Power Systems’ members decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2008 from the same period in 2007, but was higher in the nine months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007, driven by total Woodward performance-based factors.

Income taxes were provided at an effective rate on earnings before income taxes of 34.0% and 33.4% for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to 35.4% and 34.7% for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2007, respectively. The change in the effective tax rate (as a percent of earnings before income taxes) was attributable to the following:


	Three			Nine
	Months			Months

Effective tax rate at June 30, 2007		35.4	%		34.7	%
Research credit in 2008 as compared to 2007		2.2			3.3
Prior year adjustments		2.7			(0.7	)
Foreign earnings mix and statutory rate changes		(6.3	)		(4.2	)
Other changes, net		—			0.3

Effective tax rate at June 30, 2008		34.0	%		33.4	%

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FIN 48, which provides guidance on the financial statement recognition, measurement, reporting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits, either permanent or temporary, should be recorded in the financial statements. For those tax benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on October 1, 2007, as required. The change in measurement criteria caused us to recognize a decrease in the retained earnings component of shareholders’ equity of $7,702.

The total amount of the gross liability for worldwide unrecognized tax benefits reported in other liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was $20,427 at June 30, 2008, and $20,509 at October 1, 2007, after the adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings. The net decrease in the liability of $82 since the date of adoption included a $3,494 decrease due to the resolution of a review by a tax authority. This decrease was largely offset by an additional provision for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. At June 30, 2008, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized, was $16,647. At this time, we estimate that it is reasonably possible that the liability for unrecognized

tax benefits will decrease by up to $8,202 in the next twelve months through completion of reviews by various worldwide tax authorities.

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. We had accrued interest and penalties of $5,502 and $4,396 as of June 30, 2008 and October 1, 2007, respectively.

Our tax returns are audited by U.S., state, and foreign tax authorities and these audits are at various stages of completion at any given time. Fiscal years remaining open to examination in significant foreign jurisdictions include 2002 and forward. We are subject to U.S. and state income tax examinations for fiscal years 2003 and forward.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Assets


	June 30,		September 30,
	2008		2007

Turbine Systems	$	361,260	$	330,969
Engine Systems		244,653		250,908
Electrical Power Systems		138,199		109,674

Total segment assets		744,112		691,551
Nonsegment assets		143,721		138,216

Consolidated total assets	$	887,833	$	829,767

Turbine Systems’ segment assets increased primarily due to increases in accounts receivable and inventories in response to increases in sales volume. We expect to invest a total of approximately $50 million in Illinois during 2008 and 2009 for the development of a state-of-the-art systems test facility for aircraft engine fuel control systems, an overall facility renovation, and other typical capital expenditures. The capital expenditures are expected to be funded through cash flows from operations and available revolving lines of credit.

Engine Systems’ segment assets decreased primarily due to collection of accounts receivable and a transfer of assets to nonsegment assets, partially offset by increases in inventory as a result of an increase in sales volume.

Electrical Power Systems’ segment assets increased primarily as a result of increases in accounts receivable and inventory and purchases of equipment in response to increases in sales volume.

Nonsegment assets increased primarily because of purchases of equipment not attributable to a segment partially offset by a payments of accrued bonuses, other accrued liabilities, and debt. Changes in cash are discussed more fully in a separate section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis.

Other Balance Sheet Measures


	June 30,		September 30,
	2008		2007

Working capital	$	342,252	$	275,611
Long-term debt, less current portion		34,008		45,150
Other liabilities		66,797		57,404
Shareholders’ equity		606,672		544,431

Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) increased at June 30, 2008 from September 30, 2007 primarily as a result of an increase in cash, accounts receivable, and inventories partially offset by an increase in accounts payable due to increases in sales volume. We also repaid short-term borrowings and reduced accrued liabilities.

Long-term debt, less current portion decreased in the nine months ended June 30, 2008, as a result of payments made during the period, compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2007. Provisions of debt agreements include covenants customary to such agreements that require us to maintain specified minimum or maximum financial

measures and place limitations on various investing and financing activities. The agreements also permit the lenders to accelerate repayment requirements in the event of a material adverse event. Our most restrictive covenants require us to maintain a minimum consolidated net worth, a maximum consolidated debt to consolidated operating cash flow, and a maximum consolidated debt to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, as defined in the agreements. We were in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2008.

We currently have a revolving line of credit facility with a syndicate of banks of up to $225,000, with an option to increase the amount of the line to $350,000. The line of credit facility expires in October 2012. In addition, we have other line of credit facilities that are generally reviewed annually for renewal. The total amount of borrowings under all facilities was $0 and $5,496 at June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007, respectively.

Commitments and contingencies at June 30, 2008, include various matters arising from the normal course of business. We are currently involved in pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings regarding employment, product liability, intellectual property and/or commercial matters arising from the normal course of business. We have accrued for individual matters that we believe are likely to result in a loss when ultimately resolved using estimates of the most likely amount of loss. There are also individual matters that we believe the likelihood of a loss when ultimately resolved is less than likely but more than remote, which were not accrued. While it is possible that there could be additional losses that have not been accrued, we currently believe the possible additional loss in the event of an unfavorable resolution of each matter is less than $10,000 in the aggregate.

We do not recognize contingencies that might result in a gain until such contingencies are resolved and the related amounts are realized.

In the event of a change in control of the company, we may be required to pay termination benefits to certain executive officers.

Shareholders’ equity increased in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2008. Increases due to net earnings and sales of treasury stock during the three and nine months were partially offset by cash dividend payments and purchases of treasury stock.

A two-for-one stock split was approved by shareholders at the 2007 annual meeting of shareholders on January 23, 2008. The stock split became effective for shareholders at the close of business on February 1, 2008. The number of shares and per share amounts reported in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been updated from amounts reported prior to February 1, 2008, to reflect the effects of the split. In addition, the shareholders, at the same meeting, approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000 to 150,000.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we completed our accelerated stock repurchase agreement through J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. We purchased a total of 989 common shares in exchange for $31,114 through this program at an average price of $31.48 per common share.

Contractual Obligations

We have various contractual obligations, including obligations related to long-term debt, operating leases, purchases, retirement pensions, and retirement healthcare. These contractual obligations are summarized and discussed more fully in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of our 2007 annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007.

On October 25, 2007, we entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, Wachovia Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Deutsche Bank Securities. This agreement increased the initial commitment from $100,000 to $225,000 and also increased the option to expand the commitment from $75,000 to $125,000, for a total of $350,000. The agreement generally bears interest at LIBOR plus 41 basis points to 80 basis points and expires in October 2012.

The total amount of the gross liability for worldwide unrecognized tax benefits reported in other liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was $20,427 at June 30, 2008, and $20,509 at October 1, 2007, after the adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings. At June 30, 2008, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized, was $16,647. At this time, we estimate that it is reasonably

possible that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by up to $8,202 in the next twelve months through completion of reviews by various worldwide tax authorities.

Cash Flows


	Nine Months Ended
	June 30,
	2008			2007

Net cash provided by operating activities	$	85,351		$	56,706
Net cash used in investing activities		(23,654	)		(57,113	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(53,925	)		(18,596	)

Net cash flows provided by operating activities increased by $28,645 in the nine months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to an increase in earnings.

Net cash flows used in investing activities decreased by $33,459 in the nine months ended June 30, 2008, compared to the same period a year ago primarily as a result of a business acquisition in October 2006, partially offset by increased capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were $25,091 for the nine months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $22,667 for the same period last year. The total capital expenditures for fiscal 2008 and 2009 are expected to be approximately $100,000 combined. We expect fiscal 2008 capital expenditures of between $40,000 and $45,000 and we anticipate 2009 to be somewhat above 2008 spending levels. This increase includes a $50,000 investment over two years to modernize the Loves Park facility in Illinois. In addition to the Illinois expansion, systems test capability expansions in Colorado and a new facility in Poland account for the majority of the increased spending from fiscal 2008 to 2009. We continue to support our advanced test facilities and core manufacturing process improvements. The increase in capital expenditures is expected to be funded through cash flows from operations and available revolving lines of credit. The debts total capitalization ratio was 7.2% as of June 30, 2008.

Net cash flows used in financing activities increased by $35,329 in the nine months ended June 30, 2008, as compared to the same period a year ago primarily as a result of repayment of borrowing under the line of credit and purchases of treasury stock, partially offset by increases in the sales of treasury stock as a result of the exercise of stock options, and increases in excess tax benefits from share-based compensation. Also, during the nine months ended June 30, 2008, we purchased shares totaling $38,701, with no shares being repurchased during the third quarter of 2008.

Financing Arrangements

Payments on our senior notes, totaling $46,334, are due over the 2009 — 2013 timeframe. Debt obligations due to mature in the next year are expected to be satisfied with a combination of cash on hand and operating cash flows.

We have a $225,000 line of credit facility that includes an option to increase the amount of the line up to $350,000 that does not expire until October 2012. Despite these factors, it is possible that business acquisitions could be made in the future that would require amendments to existing debt agreements and the need to obtain additional financing.

Critical Accounting Policies

We consider the accounting policies used in preparing our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to be critical accounting policies when they are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations, and require us to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments. Critical accounting policies normally result from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Management has discussed the development and selection of our critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. In each of the areas that were identified as critical accounting policies, our judgments, estimates, and assumptions are impacted by conditions that change over time. As a result, in the future there could be changes in our assets and liabilities, increases or decreases in our expenses, and additional losses or gains that are material to our financial condition and results of operations. Our critical accounting policies are

discussed more fully in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007.

Market Risks

Our long-term debt is sensitive to changes in interest rates. Also, assets, liabilities, and commitments that are to be settled in cash and are denominated in foreign currencies for transaction purposes are sensitive to changes in currency exchange rates. These market risks are discussed more fully in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007.

Recently adopted and issued but not yet effective accounting standards

Recently adopted accounting standards

Investments

During fiscal 2008, we fully funded our deferred compensation program totaling $4,232 at June 30, 2008. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” and based on our intentions regarding these instruments, marketable equity securities are classified as trading securities. The trading securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses recognized in earnings. The trading securities are included in “Other current assets”.

Income taxes

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement 109” (“FIN 48”), which provides guidance on the financial statement recognition, measurement, reporting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 addresses the determination of whether tax benefits, either permanent or temporary, should be recorded in the financial statements. For those tax benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

Issued but not yet effective accounting standards

SFAS 157: In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework and gives guidance regarding the methods used for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As a result, SFAS 157 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 157 to have a material impact on our financial statements.

SFAS 159: In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115” (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 is expected to expand the use of fair value accounting but will not affect existing standards, which require certain assets or liabilities to be carried at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to improve financial reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. Under SFAS 159, a company may choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value and report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As a result, SFAS 159 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 159 to have a material impact on our financial statements.

EITF 07-3: In June 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued EITF 07-3, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments for Goods or Services to Be Used in Future Research and Development Activities” (“EITF 07-3”). EITF 07-3 addresses the diversity that exists with respect to the accounting for the non-refundable portion of a payment made by a research and development entity for future research and development activities. The EITF concluded that an entity must defer and capitalize non-refundable advance payments made for research and development activities, and expense these amounts as the related goods are delivered or the related services are performed. EITF 07-3 is effective for interim or annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007 (fiscal 2009 for us). We do not expect the adoption of EITF 07-03 to have a material impact on our financial statements.

SFAS 141(R): In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (Revised) “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) is intended to improve, simplify, and converge internationally the accounting for business combinations. Under SFAS 141(R), an acquiring entity in a business combination must recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquired entity at the acquisition date fair values, with limited exceptions. In addition, SFAS 141(R) requires the acquirer to disclose all information that investors and other users need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial impact of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. Accordingly, we will record and disclose business combinations under the revised standard beginning October 1, 2009.

SFAS 160: In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — an Amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin (“ARB”) 51”, (“SFAS 160”). This statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest (minority interest) in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require (i) noncontrolling interests to be reported as a component of equity, (ii) changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for as equity transactions, and (iii) any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value. SFAS 160 is to be applied prospectively to business combinations consummated on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period on or after December 15, 2008. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. As a result, SFAS 160 is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact SFAS 160 may have on our financial statements.

SFAS 161: In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. The new standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for us). We are currently assessing the impact that SFAS 161 may have on our financial statements.

SFAS 162: In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS 162”). The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. The new standard is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for us). We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 162 to have a material impact on our financial statements.


Item 3.	*Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk*

Interest expense on our long-term debt is sensitive to changes in interest rates. Also, assets, liabilities and commitments that are to be settled in cash and are denominated in foreign currencies are sensitive to changes in currency exchange rates. These market risks are discussed more fully in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007.

The fair values of cash and cash equivalents and short-term borrowings at variable interest rates approximate their carrying amounts. Cash and cash equivalents have short-term maturities and short-term borrowings have short-term maturities and market interest rates. The fair value of long-term debt at fixed interest rates was estimated based on a model that discounted future principal and interest payments at interest rates available to us at the end of the year for similar debt of the same maturity.


Item 4.	*Controls and Procedures*

We have established disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer (Thomas A. Gendron, President and Chief Executive Officer) and Principal Financial Officer (Robert F. Weber, Jr., Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Thomas A. Gendron and Robert F. Weber, Jr. evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q. Based on their evaluation, they concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in achieving the objectives for which they were designed as described in the preceding paragraph.

Furthermore, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter covered by this Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.	*Legal Proceedings*

We are currently involved in pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings regarding employment, product liability, intellectual property and/or commercial matters arising from the normal course of business. We have accrued for individual matters that we believe are likely to result in a loss when ultimately resolved using estimates of the most likely amount of loss. There are also individual matters that we believe the likelihood of a loss when ultimately resolved is less than likely but more than remote, which were not accrued. While it is possible that there could be additional losses that have not been accrued, we currently believe the possible additional loss in the event of an unfavorable resolution of each matter is less than $10,000 in the aggregate.

We do not recognize contingencies that might result in a gain until such contingencies are resolved and the related amounts are realized.


Item 1A.	*Risk Factors*

Investment in our securities involves risk. An investor or potential investor should consider the risks summarized in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2007, when making investment decisions regarding our securities.


Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (In thousands except share and per share amounts)

(a) Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

Sales of common stock issued from treasury to one of our directors during the third quarter of fiscal 2008 consisted of the following:


	Total Shares		Consideration
	Purchased		Received

April 1, 2008 through April 30, 2008		259	$	9
May 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008		—		—
June 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008		—		—

The securities were sold in reliance upon the exemption contained in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

(b) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Total Number

Maximum Number

of Shares

(or Approximate

Purchased as

Dollar Value) of

Total

Part of Publicly

Shares that may yet

Number

Average

Announced

be Purchased

of Shares

Price Paid

Plans or

under the Plans or

Period

Purchased

per Share

Programs

Programs(1)

April 1, 2008 through April 30, 2008

—

168,075

May 1, 2008 through May 31, 2008

—

168,075

June 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008(2)

607

39.64

—

168,075


(1)		During September 2007, the Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program of up to $200,000 of our outstanding shares of common stock on the open market or privately negotiated transactions over a three-year period that will end in October 2010.

(2)		We acquired 607 shares on the open market related to the reinvestment of dividends for treasury shares under our deferred compensation plan in June 2008.


Item 4.	*Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders*

There were no matters submitted to a vote of the security holders.


Item 6.	*Exhibits*

(a) Exhibits Filed as Part of this Report are listed in the Exhibit Index.

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.

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

/s/ Thomas A. Gendron

Thomas A. Gendron

President, Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: July 21, 2008

/s/ Robert F. Weber, Jr.

Robert F. Weber, Jr.

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: July 21, 2008

WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit
Number		Description:

31(i)		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Thomas A. Gendron, filed as an exhibit
31(ii)		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Robert F. Weber, Jr., filed as an exhibit
32(i)		Section 1350 certifications, filed as an exhibit

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