CTS CORP

(in thousands, except for share and per share data)

September 30, 2024

NOTE 1 — Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by CTS Corporation (“CTS”, “we”, “our”, “us” or the “Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, notes thereto, and other information included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) necessary for a fair statement, in all material respects, of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

ASU No. 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosure”

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments' significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. Public entities with a single reportable segment are required to apply the disclosure requirements in ASU 2023-07, as well as existing segment disclosures and reconciliation required under Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 280 on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for the interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-07 and intends to adopt and report on this topic within the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2024.

ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires public entities, on an annual basis, to provide disclosure of specific categories in the reconciliation of the effective tax rate, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid, disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09.

NOTE 2 – Revenue Recognition

The core principle of ASC (Topic 606)Revenue from Contracts with Customers(Topic 606) is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step process to achieve that core principle:

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Identify the contract(s) with a customer

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Identify the performance obligations

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Determine the transaction price

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Allocate the transaction price

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Recognize revenue when the performance obligations are met

We recognize revenue when the performance obligations specified in our contracts have been satisfied, after considering the impact of variable consideration and other factors that may affect the transaction price. Our contracts normally contain a single performance obligation that is fulfilled on the date of delivery or shipment based on shipping terms stipulated in the contract. We usually expect payment within 30 to 90 days from the shipping date, depending on our terms with the customer. None of our contracts as of September 30, 2024 contained a significant financing component. Differences between the amount of revenue recognized and the amount invoiced, collected from, or paid to our customers are recognized as contract assets or liabilities. Contract assets will be reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that they may not be recoverable.

To the extent the transaction price includes variable consideration, we estimate the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction price utilizing the most likely amount method based on an analysis of historical experience and current facts and circumstances, which requires significant judgment. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in our judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets and liabilities included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our acquisition of SyQwest, LLC. (“SyQwest”) increased our contract assets and liabilities by $2,662 and $2,929, respectively from December 31, 2023. Further information regarding this acquisition, including the assets acquired and liabilities assumedis included in Note 3 – “Business Acquisitions”. There was no revenue recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from our contract liabilities that existed as of December 31, 2023.

Disaggregated Revenue

The following table presents revenues disaggregated by the major markets we serve:

The end-market sales for 2023 were adjusted by immaterial amounts to align the classification of certain customers in connection with our most recent acquisitions with our enterprise-level end market information.

NOTE 3 – Business Acquisitions

Maglab AG Acquisition

On February 6, 2023, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Maglab AG (“Maglab”). Maglab has deep expertise in magnetic system design and current measurement solutions for use in e-mobility, industrial automation, and renewable energy applications. Maglab's domain expertise coupled with CTS’ commercial, technical and operational capabilities position us to advance our status as a recognized innovator in electric motor sensing and controls markets.

The final purchase price of $7,717 has been allocated to the fair values of assets and liabilities acquired as of February 6, 2023. The purchase price was increased by $3 for the final settlement of net working capital during the second quarter of 2023. The following table summarizes the final purchase price, the fair values of the assets acquired, and the liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Goodwill represents value the Company expects to be created by combining the operations of the acquired business with the Company's operations, including the expansion of customer relationships, access to new customers, and potential cost savings and synergies. Goodwill related to the acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and weighted average lives of the acquired intangible assets:

All contingent consideration is payable in cash and is based on success factors related to the integration process as well as upon the achievement of annual revenue and customer order targets through the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The Company recorded $3,564 as the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration based on the estimate of the probability of achieving the performance targets. This amount is also reflected as an addition to the purchase price. The contingent consideration has a maximum payout of $6,300.

Supplemental pro forma disclosures are not included as the amounts are deemed to be immaterial.

SyQwest, LLC Acquisition

On July 29, 2024, we acquired 100% of the outstanding membership interests of SyQwest a leading designer and manufacturer of a broad set of sonar and acoustic sensing solutions primarily for naval applications. The SyQwest acquisition will strengthen our strategy and scale in the defense end market.

The purchase price, which includes estimated changes in working capital, of $130,027 has been allocated to the fair values of assets and liabilities acquired as of July 29, 2024. The allocation of the purchase price continues to be preliminary, pending the completion of the valuation of intangible assets and finalization of management’s estimates. The information included below represents our current estimate of the purchase price allocation.

The following tables summarize the purchase price, the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the date of the acquisition of SyQwest:

Goodwill represents the value the Company expects to be created by combining the operations of the acquired business with the Company’s operations, including the expansion of customer relationships, access to new customers, and potential cost savings and synergies. Goodwill related to the acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The Company recorded a $2,087 step-up of inventory to its fair value as of the acquisition date based on the preliminary valuation. The step-up is being amortized as a non-cash charge to cost of goods sold as the acquired inventory was sold with $1,391 recognized in the third quarter of 2024 and the remaining charges expected to be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Intangible assets acquired have been assigned a provisional value of $85,791 with an estimated weighted average amortization period of 15 years. They are included as customer lists/relationships in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequent notes. Due to the timing of the acquisition, the identification and valuation of all intangible assets remains incomplete; however, management used historical experience and projections to estimate the potential value at September 30, 2024. The amount and assumptions included above remain an estimate that will be adjusted once purchase accounting is complete.

All contingent consideration is payable in cash and is based on the achievement of certain project and earnings metrics through the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The Company recorded $8,115 as the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration based on the estimate of the probability of achieving the performance targets. This amount is also reflected as an addition to the purchase price and is recorded within other long-term obligations within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contingent consideration has a maximum payout of $15,000.

Supplemental pro forma disclosures are not included as the amounts are deemed to be immaterial.

NOTE 4 – Accounts Receivable, net

The components of accounts receivable, net are as follows:

NOTE 5 – Inventories, net

Inventories, net consists of the following:

NOTE 6 – Property, Plant and Equipment, net

Property, plant and equipment, net is comprised of the following:

Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was $4,255 and $4,422, respectively. Depreciation expense for thenine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was $13,273 and $13,229, respectively.

NOTE 7 – Retirement Plans

Pension Plans

Net pension expense for our domestic and foreign plans included in other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings is as follows:

The components of net pension expense for our domestic and foreign plans include the following:

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Expected return on plan assets is net of expected investment expenses and certain administrative expenses.

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Expected return on plan assets is net of expected investment expenses and certain administrative expenses.

Other Post-retirement Benefit Plan

Net post-retirement expense for our other post-retirement plan includes the following components:

NOTE 8 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets, net consist of the following components:

Amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was $3,738 and $2,828, respectively. Amortization expense for thenine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was $9,371 and $8,196, respectively.

The changes in the gross carrying amounts of intangible assets are due to the SyQwest acquisition and foreign exchange impacts in the quarter.

Future amortization expense for other intangible assets as of September 30, 2024 is as follows:

NOTE 9 – Costs Associated with Exit and Restructuring Activities

Restructuring charges are reported as a separate line within operating earnings in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Total restructuring charges are as follows:

September 2020 Plan

In September 2020, we initiated a restructuring plan focused on optimizing our manufacturing footprint and improving operational efficiency by better utilizing our systems capabilities (the “September 2020 Plan”). This plan includes transitioning certain administrative functions to a shared service center, realignment of manufacturing locations, and certain other efficiency improvement actions. The restructuring cost of the September 2020 Plan is estimated to be in the range of $3,868 to $4,200, including workforce reduction charges, building and equipment relocation charges and other contract and asset-related costs. We have incurred $3,868 in program costs to date. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded $(156) in accrual adjustment for restructuring charges pertaining to building and equipment relocation charges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded ($28) in restructuring charges and accrual adjustments, comprised of $7 and $(35) in workforce reduction and building and equipment relocation charges, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 there wasno liability associated with the September 2020 Plan. The total restructuring liability associated with these actions was $83 as of December 31, 2023. These restructuring actions were completed as of September 30, 2024.

Closure and Consolidation of Juarez Manufacturing Facility and Operations

During the first quarter of 2023, we announced the shutdown of our Juarez manufacturing facility. As a part of this activity, operations from the Juarez plant are being consolidated into our expanded Matamoros facility (collectively, the “Matamoros Consolidation”). The Matamoros Consolidation is substantially complete asof September 30, 2024 with remaining activity expected to be completed later this year. The total restructuring cost of the Matamoros Consolidation is now estimated to be in the range of $5,150 and $5,500, including workforce reduction charges, building and equipment relocation charges and other contract and asset-related costs. The total restructuring costs incurred as part of the Matamoros Consoli dation are $5,116 through September 30, 2024.

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we incurred $106 in restructuring charges associated with the Matamoros Consolidation, comprised of $97, and $9 in building and equipment relocation costs and asset impairment and other charges, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we incurred $1,416 in restructuring costs associated with the Matamoros Consolidation, comprised of $270, $983, and $163 in workforce reduction, building and equipment relocation costs and asset impairment and other charges, respectively. The restructuring liability associated with the Matamoros Consolidation was $79 and $194 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

In addition to these charges, we have incurred an additional $1,268 of other costs relating to the Matamoros Consolidation that would not qualify as restructuring charges, but represent duplicative expenses arising from the transition process, such as excess rent, utilities, personnel-related expenses and other costs. This includes $697 in the first nine months of 2024 with the other costs incurred in the second half of 2023.

Other Restructuring Activities

During the three month period ended September 30, 2024, we incurred total other restructuring charges of $822, comprised of $746 and $76 in workforce reduction and asset impairment and other charges, respectively. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2024, we incurred total other restructuring charges of $2,269, comprised of $1,821, $286, and $161 in workforce reduction, building and equipment relocation costs, and asset impairment and other charges, respectively. The workforce reduction charges incurred are for restructuring activities used to adjust our business in response to reduced demand across certain locations and products, while charges incurred in relation to building and equipment relocation costs and other charges are for activities intended to consolidate operations across our site locations. The remaining liability associated with our other restructuring actions was $887 and $246 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The following table displays the restructuring liability activity included in accrued expenses and other liabilities for all plans for thenine months ended September 30, 2024:

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Other charges include the effects of currency translation, non-cash asset write-downs, travel, legal and other charges.

NOTE 10 – Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

The components of accrued expenses and other liabilities are as follows:

NOTE 11 – Commitments and Contingencies

Certain processes in the manufacture of our current and past products may create by-products classified as hazardous waste. As a result, we have been notified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), state environmental agencies and in some cases, groups of potentially responsible parties, that we may be potentially liable for environmental contamination at several sites currently or formerly owned or operated by us. Currently, none of these costs and accruals relate to sites that provide revenue generating activities for the Company. Two of those sites, Asheville, North Carolina (the “Asheville Site”) and Mountain View, California, are designated National Priorities List sites under the EPA’s Superfund program. We accrue a liability for probable remediation activities, claims, and proceedings against us with respect to environmental matters if the amount can be reasonably estimated, and provide disclosures including the nature of a loss whenever it is probable or reasonably possible that a potentially material loss may have occurred but cannot be estimated. We record contingent loss accruals on an undiscounted basis.

A roll-forward of remediation reserves included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets is comprised of the following:

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Remediation expense includes the release of our remediation reserve of $1,144 related to the sale and transfer of our Hopkinton, MA facility.

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Other activity includes currency translation adjustments not recorded to remediation expense.

The Company operates under and in accordance with a federal consent decree, dated March 7, 2017, with the EPA for the Asheville Site. On February 8, 2023, the Company received a pre-litigation letter from the EPA (the “EPA Letter”) seeking reimbursement of its past response costs and interest thereon relating to any release or threatened release of hazardous substances at the Asheville Site in the aggregate amount of $9,955 from the three potentially responsible parties associated with the Asheville Site, including the Company. The matter remains in the pre-litigation phase. The Company expects its potential exposure to be between $1,900 and $9,955. We have determined that no point within this range is more likely than another and, therefore, we have recorded a loss estimate of $1,900 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Unrelated to the environmental claims described above, certain other legal claims are pending against us with respect to matters arising out of the ordinary conduct of our business.

We provide product warranties when we sell our products and accrue for estimated liabilities at the time of sale. Warranty estimates are forecasts based on the best available information and historical claims experience. We accrue for specific warranty claims if we believe that the facts of a specific claim make it probable that a liability in excess of our historical experience has been incurred, and provide disclosures for specific claims whenever it is reasonably possible that a material loss may be incurred which cannot be estimated.

We cannot provide assurance that the ultimate disposition of environmental, legal, and product warranty claims will not materially exceed the amount of our accrued losses and adversely impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Our accrued liabilities and disclosures will be adjusted accordingly if additional information becomes available in the future.

NOTE 12 - Debt

Long-term debt is comprised of the following:

On December 15, 2021, we entered into a second amended and restated five-year credit agreement with a group of banks (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) to (i) increase the total credit facility to $400,000, which may be increased by $200,000 at the request of the Company, subject to the administrative agent's approval, (ii) extend the maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility from February 12, 2024 to December 15, 2026, (iii) replace LIBOR with SOFR as the primary reference rate used to calculate interest on the loans under the Revolving Credit Facility, (iv) increase available sublimits for letters of credit and swing line loans as well as providing for additional alternative currency borrowing capabilities, and (v) modify the financial and non-financial covenants to provide the Company additional flexibility. This unsecured credit facility replaced the prior $300,000 unsecured credit facility, which would have expired February 12, 2024.

Borrowings in U.S. dollars under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at a per annum rate equal to the applicable Term SOFR rate (but not less than 0.0%), plus the Term SOFR adjustment, and plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.00% to 1.75%, based on our net leverage ratio. Similarly, borrowings of alternative currencies under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest equal to a defined risk-free reference rate, plus the applicable risk-free rate adjustment and plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.00% to 1.75%, based on our net leverage ratio. We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our revolving credit facility’s outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest to a fixed rate. The contractual rate of these arrangements ranges from 1.49% to 2.49%. Refer to Note 13, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” for further discussion on the impact of interest rate swaps.

The Revolving Credit Facility includes a swing line sublimit of $20,000 and a letter of credit sublimit of $20,000. We also pay a quarterly commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The commitment fee ranges from 0.175% to 0.25% based on our net leverage ratio.

The Revolving Credit Facility requires, in addition to customary representations and warranties, that we comply with a maximum net leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. Failure to comply with these covenants could reduce the borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility. We were in compliance with all debt covenants at September 30, 2024. The Revolving Credit Facility requires that we deliver quarterly financial statements, annual financial statements, auditor certifications, and compliance certificates within a specified number of days after the end of a quarter and year. Additionally, the Revolving Credit Facility contains restrictions limiting our ability to: dispose of assets; incur certain additional debt; repay other debt or amend subordinated debt instruments; create liens on assets; make investments, loans or advances; make acquisitions or engage in mergers or consolidations; engage in certain transactions with our subsidiaries and affiliates; and make stock repurchases and dividend payments.

We have debt issuance costs related to our long-term debt that are being amortized using the straight-line method over the life of the debt, which approximates the effective interest method. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $48 and $145, respectively. Amortization expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $48 and $145, respectively. These costs are included in interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Note 13 - Derivative Financial Instruments

Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We selectively use derivative financial instruments including foreign currency forward contracts as well as interest rate and cross-currency swaps to manage our exposure to these risks.

The use of derivative financial instruments exposes the Company to credit risk, which relates to the risk of nonperformance by a counterparty to the derivative contracts. We manage our credit risk by entering into derivative contracts with only highly rated financial institutions and by using netting agreements.

The effective portion of derivative gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged transaction affects earnings upon settlement, at which time they are reclassified to cost of goods sold or net sales. If it is probable that an anticipated hedged transaction will not occur by the end of the originally specified time period, we reclassify the gains or losses related to that hedge from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to other income (expense), net.

We assess hedge effectiveness qualitatively by verifying that the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the forecasted transaction continue to match, and that there have been no adverse developments that have increased the risk that the counterparty will default. No recognition of ineffectiveness was recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Foreign Currency Hedges

We use forward contracts to mitigate currency risk related to a portion of our forecasted foreign currency revenues and costs. The currency forward contracts are designed as cash flow hedges and are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.

We continue to monitor the Company’s overall currency exposure and may elect to add cash flow hedges in the future. At September 30, 2024, we had a net unrealized loss of $2,168 in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), $1,649 of which is expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months. The notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding was $35,628 at September 30, 2024.

Interest Rate Swaps

We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our Revolving Credit Facility’s outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest to a fixed rate. As of September 30, 2024, we have agreements to fix interest rates on $50,000 of long-term debt until December 2026. The difference to be paid or received under the terms of the swap agreements will be recognized as an adjustment to interest expense when settled.

These swaps are treated as cash flow hedges and consequently, the changes in fair value are recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income. The estimated net amount of the existing gains that are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that are expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is approximately $667.

Cross-Currency Swap

The Company has operations and investments in various international locations and is subject to risks associated with changing foreign exchange rates. In order to hedge the Krone-based purchase price for the acquisition of Ferroperm Piezoceramics, A.S. (“Ferroperm”), the Company entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap agreement on June 27, 2022 that synthetically swapped $25,000 of variable rate debt to Krone denominated variable rate debt. Upon completion of the Ferroperm acquisition on June 30, 2022, the transaction was designated as a net investment hedge for accounting purposes and will mature on June 30, 2027.

Accordingly, any gains or losses on this derivative instrument are included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income (loss) until the net investment is sold, diluted or liquidated. At September 30, 2024, we had a net unrealized loss of $1,166 in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Interest payments received for the cross-currency swap are excluded from the net investment hedge effectiveness assessment and are recorded in interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The assumptions used in measuring fair value of the cross-currency swap are considered level 2 inputs, which are based upon the Krone to U.S. Dollar exchange rate market.

The location and fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024, are shown in the following table:

The Company has elected to net its foreign currency derivative assets and liabilities in the balance sheet in accordance with ASC 210-20 (Balance Sheet, Offsetting). On a gross basis, there wereno foreign currency derivative assets and foreign currency derivative liabilities of $2,073 at September 30, 2024.

The effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings is as follows:

NOTE 14 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Shareholders’ equity includes certain items classified as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, including:

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Unrealized gains (losses) on hedges relate to interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our Revolving Credit Facility's outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest into a fixed rate, foreign currency forward contracts used to hedge our exposure to changes in exchange rates affecting certain revenues and costs denominated in foreign currencies, as well as a cross-currency swap that synthetically converts our U.S. Dollar variable rate debt to Krone denominated variable rate debt. These hedges are designated as cash flow hedges, and we have deferred income statement recognition of gains and losses until the hedged transactions occur, at which time amounts are reclassified into earnings. Further information related to our derivative financial instruments is included in Note 13 – “Derivative Financial Instruments” and Note 17 – “Fair Value Measurements”.

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Unrealized gains (losses) on pension obligations are deferred from income statement recognition until the gains or losses are realized. Amounts reclassified to income from AOCI are included in net periodic pension income (expense). Further information related to our pension obligations is included in Note 7 – “Retirement Plans”.

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Cumulative translation adjustments relate to our non-U.S. subsidiary companies that have designated a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar. We are required to translate the subsidiary functional currency financial statements to dollars using a combination of historical, period-end, and average foreign exchange rates. This combination of rates creates the foreign currency translation adjustment component of other comprehensive income (loss).

Changes in exchange rates between the functional currency and the currency in which a transaction is denominated are foreign exchange transaction gains or losses. Transaction gains (losses) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $1,319 and $(817), respectively. Transaction gains (losses) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $365 and $(2,317), respectively. The impact of these changes are included in other income (expense) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for thethree months ended September 30, 2024, are as follows:

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

NOTE 15 – Shareholders’ Equity

Share count and par value data related to shareholders’ equity are as follows:

On February 9, 2023, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program that authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50,000 of the Company’s common stock. The repurchase program had no set expiration date and replaced the repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors on May 13, 2021. The purchases under the program were made from time to time in the open market (including, without limitation, through the use of Rule 10b5-1 plans), depending on a number of factors, including our evaluation of general market and economic conditions, our financial condition and the trading price of our common stock.

On February 2, 2024, our Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $100,000 of its common stock. The repurchase program has no set expiration date and supersedes and replaces the repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in February 2023. The purchases may be made from time to time in the open market (including, without limitation, through the use of Rule 10b5-1 plans), depending on a number of factors, including our evaluation of general market and economic conditions, our financial condition and the trading price of our common stock. The repurchase program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024,244,500 and 744,439 shares of common stock were repurchased for $11,930 and $35,137, respectively, across both share repurchase programs. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023,

188,658 and 584,645 shares of common stock were repurchased for $8,328 and $25,890, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, approximately $69,310 remains available for future purchases.

As of 2023, we are subject to a 1% excise tax on stock repurchases under the United States Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 which we include in the cost of stock repurchases as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had$664 and $359, respectively, recorded in Accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

A roll-forward of common shares outstanding is as follows:

Certain potentially dilutive restricted stock units are excluded from diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive. The number of outstanding awards that were anti-dilutive for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 3,651. There wereno anti-dilutive shares for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The number of outstanding awards that were anti-dilutive for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was 911. There wereno anti-dilutive shares for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

NOTE 16- Stock-Based Compensation

At September 30, 2024, we hadfive active stock-based compensation plans: the Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Retirement Plan (“Directors’ Plan”), the 2004 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2004 Plan”), the 2009 Omnibus Equity and Performance Incentive Plan (“2009 Plan”), the 2014 Performance and Incentive Compensation Plan (“2014 Plan”), and the 2018 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan (“2018 Plan”). Future grants can only be made under the 2018 Plan.

These plans allow or allowed (as applicable) for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance shares, performance units, and other stock awards subject to the terms of the specific plans under which the awards are granted.

The following table summarizes the compensation expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings related to stock-based compensation plans:

The following table summarizes the unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs by type and the weighted-average period in which the expense is to be recognized:

We recognize expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards.

The following table summarizes the status of these plans as of September 30, 2024:

Service-Based Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes the service-based RSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Performance and Market-Based Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes the performance and market-based RSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Cash-Settled Restricted Stock Units

Cash-Settled RSUs entitle the holder to receive the cash equivalent of one share of common stock for each unit when the unit vests. These RSUs are issued to key employees residing in foreign locations as direct compensation. Generally, these RSUs vest over a three-year period. Cash-Settled RSUs are classified as liabilities and are remeasured at each reporting date until settled. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had 44,532 and 42,062 cash-settled RSUs outstanding, respectively. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, liabilities of $789 and $676, respectively, were included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NOTE 17 — Fair Value Measurements

The table below summarizes our financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024:

The table below summarizes the financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023:

We use interest rate swaps to convert a portion of our Revolving Credit Facility’s outstanding balance from a variable rate of interest into a fixed rate and foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the effect of foreign currency changes on certain revenues and costs denominated in foreign currencies. The Company entered into a cross-currency swap agreement in order to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates related to foreign debt. These derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of our interest rate swaps and foreign currency hedges were measured using standard valuation models using market-based observable inputs over the contractual terms, including forward yield curves, among others. There is a readily determinable market for these derivative instruments, but that market is not active and therefore they are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of the contingent consideration requires significant judgment. The Company's fair value estimates used in the contingent consideration valuation are considered Level 3 fair value measurements. The fair value estimates were based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, but that are inherently uncertain, including estimates of future revenues and timing of events and activities that are expected to take place. Refer to Note 3 “Business Acquisitions” for further discussion on contingent consideration.

A roll-forward of the contingent consideration is as follows:

As of September 30, 2024, approximately $1,119 was recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities with the remainder in other long-term obligations.

Our long-term debt consists of the Revolving Credit Facility, which is recorded at its carrying value. There is a readily determinable market for our long-term debt and it is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the market is not deemed to be active. The fair value of long-term debt approximates its carrying value and was determined by valuing a similar hypothetical coupon bond and attributing that value to our long-term debt under the Revolving Credit Facility.

The qualified replacement plan assets consist of investment funds maintained for future contributions to the Company’s U.S. 401(k) program. The investments are Level 1 marketable securities and are recorded in Other Assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NOTE 18 — Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

Our effective income tax rate was 16.8% and 25.4% for the three months ended of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in the effective income tax rate is primarily attributable to a change in mix of earnings taxed at lower rates and tax benefits from the filing of the US federal income tax return. The third quarter 2024 effective income tax rate was lower than the U.S. statutory federal tax rate for the same reason as noted above. The third quarter 2023 effective income tax rate was higher than the U.S. statutory federal tax rate primarily due to the mix of foreign earnings that are taxed at higher rates.

Our effective income tax rate was 17.4% and 21.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in the effective income tax rate is primarily attributable to a mix of earnings taxed at lower rates and tax benefits from the filing of the U.S. federal income tax return. The effective income tax rate in the first nine months of 2024 was lower than the U.S. statutory federal tax rate for the same reason as noted above. The effective income tax rate in the first nine months of 2023 was higher than the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate primarily due the mix of foreign earnings that are taxed at higher rates partially offset by tax benefits recorded upon vesting of restricted stock and tax benefits from amended U.S. federal income tax returns.