COLFAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172022
ORor
☐     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______to_______


Commission File No.file number 001-34045
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COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWAREDelaware54-1887631
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)organizationIdentification Number)No.)
420 National Business Parkway, 5th Floor2711 Centerville Road,20701Suite 400
Annapolis Junction, MarylandWilmington,(Zip Code)Delaware19808
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


301-323-9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)code: 302-252-9160
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTIONSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) OF THE ACT:
of the Act:
TITLE OF EACH CLASSTitle ofNAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTEREDTrading Symbol(s)Name of Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareThe ENOVNew York Stock Exchange


SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTIONSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) OF THE ACT:of the Act:
None
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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 ¨


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The aggregate market value of common shares held by non-affiliates of the Registrant on June 30, 2017July 1, 2022 was $3.509$2.683 billion based upon the aggregate price of the registrant’s common shares as quoted on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape on such date.


As of February 6, 2018,24, 2023, the number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding was 123,328,077.54,325,215.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE


Part III incorporates certain information by reference from the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its 20182023 annual meeting of stockholders to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the Registrant’s fiscal year covered by this report. With the exception of the sections of the 20182023 Proxy Statement specifically incorporated herein by reference, the 20182023 Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this Form 10-K.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ItemDescriptionPage
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Risk Factor Summary
Part I
1Business
1ARisk Factors
1BUnresolved Staff Comments
2Properties
3Legal Proceedings
4Mine Safety Disclosures
Information about our Executive Officers
Part II
5Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
6[Reserved]
7Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
7AQuantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
9Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
9AControls and Procedures
9BOther Information
9CDisclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Part III
10Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
11Executive Compensation
12Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
13Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
14Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Part IV
15Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
16Form 10-K Summary
Signatures

ItemDescriptionPage
 Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
   
 Part I 
1Business
1ARisk Factors
1BUnresolved Staff Comments
2Properties
3Legal Proceedings
4Mine Safety Disclosures
 Executive Officers of the Registrant
   
 Part II 
5Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
6Selected Financial Data
7Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
7AQuantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
8Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
9Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
9AControls and Procedures
9BOther Information
   
 Part III 
10Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
11Executive Compensation
12Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
13Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
14Principal Accountant Fees and Services
   
 Part IV 
15Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
16Form 10-K Summary
   
 Signatures


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Unless otherwise indicated, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Form 10-K”) to “Colfax,“Enovis,” “the Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to ColfaxEnovis Corporation and its subsidiaries.


SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


Some of the statements contained in this Form 10-K that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this Form 10-K is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements regarding: the recently completed spin-off of ESAB Corporation (“ESAB”) into an independent publicly traded company (the “Separation”); the anticipated benefits of the Separation; the expected financial and operating performance of, and future opportunities for the Company following the Separation; the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, including the rise, prevalence and severity of variants of the virus, the actions by governments, businesses and individuals in response to the situation, on the global and regional economies, financial markets, and overall demand for our products;projections of revenue, profit margins, expenses, tax provisions and tax rates, earnings or losses from operations, impact of foreign exchange rates, cash flows, pension and benefit obligations and funding requirements, synergies or other financial items; plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations including statements relating to potential acquisitions, compensation plans or purchase commitments; developments, performance, or industry or market rankings relating to products or services; future economic conditions or performance;performance, including the impact of increasing inflationary pressures; the outcome of outstanding claims or legal proceedings including asbestos-related liabilities and insurance coverage litigation;proceedings; potential gains and recoveries of costs; assumptions underlying any of the foregoing; and any other statements that address activities, events or developments that we intend, expect, project, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements may be characterized by terminology such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “targets,“target,“aims,“aim,“seeks,“seek,“sees,“see,” and similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by our management as of the filing of this Form 10-K in light of their experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe to be appropriate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially due to numerous factors, including but not limited to the following:risks discussed in “Risk Factor Summary” below.

changes in the general economy, as well as the cyclical nature of the markets we serve;

a significant or sustained decline in commodity prices, including oil;

our ability to identify, finance, acquire and successfully integrate attractive acquisition targets;

our exposure to unanticipated liabilities resulting from acquisitions;

our ability and the ability of our customers to access required capital at a reasonable cost;

our ability to accurately estimate the cost of or realize savings from our restructuring programs;

the amount of and our ability to estimate our asbestos-related liabilities;

the solvency of our insurers and the likelihood of their payment for asbestos-related costs;

material disruptions at any of our manufacturing facilities;

noncompliance with various laws and regulations associated with our international operations, including anti-bribery laws, export control regulations and sanctions and embargoes;

risks associated with our international operations;

risks associated with the representation of our employees by trade unions and work councils;

our exposure to product liability claims;

potential costs and liabilities associated with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations;

failure to maintain, protect and defend our intellectual property rights;

the loss of key members of our leadership team;


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restrictions in our principal credit facility that may limit our flexibility in operating our business;

impairment in the value of intangible assets;

the funding requirements or obligations of our defined benefit pension plans and other post-retirement benefit plans;

significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates;

availability and cost of raw materials, parts and components used in our products;

new regulations and customer preferences reflecting an increased focus on environmental, social and governance issues, including new regulations related to the use of conflict minerals;

service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches affecting our information technology infrastructure;

risks arising from changes in technology;

the competitive environment in our industry;

changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities, including the effects of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act;

our ability to manage and grow our business and execution of our business and growth strategies;

the level of capital investment and expenditures by our customers in our strategic markets;

our financial performance; and

other risks and factors, listed in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in Part I of this Form 10-K.


Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ materially from those envisaged by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this Form 10-K is filed with the SEC. We do not assume any obligation and do not intend to update any forward-looking statement except as required by law. See

RISK FACTOR SUMMARY

The following summarizes the principal factors that make an investment in Enovis speculative or risky, all of which are more fully described in the “Risk Factors” in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in Part I of this Form 10-K for a further discussion regarding some10-K. This summary should be read in connection with the “Risk Factors” section and should not be relied upon as an exhaustive summary of the material risks facing our business.

The following factors could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and the trading price of our common stock.

Risks Related to Our Business and Operations

An inability to identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete any proposed acquisitions or successfully integrate the businesses we acquire.
The availability of additional capital and our inability to pursue our growth strategy without it.
Our indebtedness and our debt agreements, which contain restrictions that limit our flexibility in operating our business.
Our restructuring activities, which may subject us to additional uncertainty in our operating results.
Any impairment in the value of our intangible assets, including Goodwill.
A material disruption at any of our manufacturing facilities.
Any failure to maintain and protect our intellectual property rights or challenges to these rights by third parties.
The effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates, which may harm our financial results.
The availability of raw materials, as well as parts and components used in our products, as well as the impact of raw material, energy and labor price fluctuations and supply shortages.
The competitive environment in which we operate.
Changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities.
Our reliance on a variety of distribution methods to market and sell our medical device products.

Risks Related to Government Regulation and Litigation Government Regulation and Litigation

Extensive government regulation and oversight of our products, including the requirement to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals and clearances
Safety issues or recalls of our products.
Failure to comply with federal and state regulations related to the manufacture of our products.
Risks associated with improper marketing or promotion of our products.
Impacts of potential legislative or regulatory reforms on our business.
Risks associated with the clinical trial process.
Risks associated with the failure to comply with governmental regulations for products for which we obtain clearance or approval.
Risks associated with product liability lawsuits.
Our ability to obtain coverage and adequate levels of reimbursement from third party payors for our medical device products.
Audits or denials of claims by government agencies.
Federal and state health reform and cost control efforts.
Our failure or the failure of our employees or third parties with which we have relationships to comply with healthcare laws and regulations.
Our relationships with leading surgeons who assist with the development and testing of our products and our ability to comply with enhanced disclosure requirements regarding payments to physicians.
Actual or perceived failures to comply with applicable data protection, privacy and security laws, regulations, standards and other requirements.
Our information technology infrastructure could be subject to service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks or network security breaches, which could result in the disruption of operations or the loss of data confidentiality.
Failure to comply with anti-bribery and export control laws, economic sanctions or other trade laws.

Risks Relating to the Separation

Our ability to achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the Separation.
If the Separation and/or certain related transactions do not qualify as transactions that are generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we and our stockholders could be subject to significant tax liabilities.
Potential indemnification liabilities to ESAB pursuant to the separation and distribution agreement and other related agreements.

General and Other Risks

Changes in the general economy.
Disruptions in the global economy caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The loss of key leadership or the inability to attract, develop, engage, and retain qualified employees.
The issuances of additional Common and Preferred stock or the resale of previously restricted Common stock, which may adversely affect the market price of common stock.
Provisions in our governing documents and Delaware law, which may delay or prevent an acquisition of Enovis that may cause actual resultsbe beneficial to differ materially from those that we anticipate.our stockholders.




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PART I


Item 1. Business


General


ColfaxEnovis Corporation (the “Company”, “Colfax”“Enovis”, “we” or “us”, and previously “Colfax Corporation” or “Colfax”) is a medical technology company focused on developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows by manufacturing, and distributing high-quality medical devices with a broad range of products used for reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. Our products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery or injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. We seek to leverage our Enovis Growth eXcellence business system (“EGX”), a set of tools, processes, and culture, to continuously improve our ability to enable great patient outcomes and to drive and fuel growth.

On April 4, 2022, we completed the separation of the last of our industrial businesses, the fabrication technology business, through a tax-free, pro-rata distribution of 90% of the outstanding common stock of ESAB Corporation (“ESAB”) to Colfax stockholders. Prior to the Separation, we were a leading diversified industrial technology company that provides airprovided fabrication technology and gas handling and fabrication technologymedical device products and services to customers around the world, principally under the HowdenESAB and DJO Brands. To affect the Separation, we distributed to our stockholders one share of ESAB brands. Thecommon stock for every three shares of Colfax common stock held at the close of business on March 22, 2022, with the Company has been builtretaining 10% of the shares of ESAB common stock immediately following the Separation. Upon completion of the Separation, Colfax, which retained the Company’s specialty medical technology business, changed its name to Enovis Corporation and began trading under the stock symbol “ENOV” on the New York Stock Exchange on April 5, 2022. Immediately following the Separation, the Company effected a one-for-three reverse stock split of all issued and outstanding shares of Enovis common stock. Following the the completion of the Separation, the Company revised its reporting structure and conducts its business through a series of acquisitions, as well as organic growth, since its foundingtwo operating segments, “Prevention & Recovery” and “Reconstructive”.

We divested our remaining 10% ownership stake in 1995. We seek to build an enduring premier global enterpriseESAB on November 18, 2022 by applying the Colfax Business System (“CBS”) to pursue growth in revenues and improvements in profit and cash flow.

Colfax beganexchanging with a serieslender under the Company’s Credit Agreement, dated as of acquisitions inApril 4, 2022 (the “Enovis Credit Agreement”), ESAB common stock for $230.5 million of the fluid handling and mechanical power transmission sectors. In 2004, we divested$450.0 million term loan outstanding under our mechanical power transmission operations to focus on fluid handling and, through the end of 2011, made a series of strategic acquisitions in this sector.Credit Agreement.

On January 13, 2012, we closed the acquisition of Charter International plc (“Charter”), which transformed Colfax from a fluid handling business into a diversified industrial enterprise with a broad global footprint. This acquisition provided an additional growth platform in the fragmented fabrication technology sector, while broadening the scope of our fluid handling platform to include air and gas handling products.

Following the acquisition of Charter, we completed 20 acquisitions to grow and strengthen our business. Four of those acquisitions related to our fluid handling operations, which we sold in December 2017, as discussed below. During the most recent three-year period,year ended December 31, 2022, we completed four acquisitions inand one investment within our AirPrevention & Recovery segment, and Gas Handling segment that expandedtwo acquisitions within our portfolio of gas compression products and enhanced our fan product offering with ventilation control software. We also completed four acquisitions in our Fabrication Technology segment during the most recent three-year period that broadened our product offering and technology content.

In December 2017, we completed the divestiture of our fluid handling business. This represents a strategic milestone in the development of our portfolio and strengthens our balance sheet, providing more flexibility to execute our strategic growth strategy.Reconstructive segment. See Note 4, “Discontinued Operations” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K5, “Acquisitions”, for more information about this transaction. We plan to continue our acquisition strategy in attractive markets that we believe will strengthen the core of our business and/or will broaden and diversify our portfolio.further information.


Integral to our operations is the Colfax Business System, or “CBS”. CBS is ourOur business management system, includingEGX, is integral to our operations. EGX is our culture and incorporates our values and drives our behaviors. EGX consists of a comprehensive set of tools. It includestools, and repeatable, teachable processes that we use to drive continuous improvement and create superior value for our customers, shareholders and associates. Rooted in our core values, it is our culture. We believe that our management team’s access to, and experience in, the application of the CBSEGX methodology is one of our primary competitive strengths. EGX was referred to as Colfax Business Systems, or CBS, prior to the Separation.


Each year, ColfaxEnovis associates in every business develop aggressive strategic and operating plans whichthat are based on the principle of the Voice of the Customer. In these plans, we are clear about our market realities, our threats, our risks, our opportunities and, most importantly, our vision. Our belief is that when we use the tools of CBSEGX to drive the implementation of these plans, we are able to uniquely provide customers with the world classworld-class quality, delivery, cost and innovation they require. We believe that performance ultimately helps our customers and ColfaxEnovis sustainably grow and succeed.


The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic disruptions since its emergence in 2020. The emergence of variants and outbreaks have continued to cause some volatility which slowed the pace of recovery in 2022. The pandemic and actions taken in response to it, as well as other market dynamics in recent periods, have had a variety of impacts on our results of operations during the periods presented, including adverse impacts on sales levels. We continue to experience cost inflation, supply chain challenges, such as logistics delays, as well as staffing shortages experienced by our customers (healthcare providers) that continue to reduce capacity and procedures. We are taking actions in an effort to mitigate impacts to our supply chain, including purchasing and producing additional inventory to protect our ability to meet customer demand; however, we expect these pressures to continue. In addition, there may be developments outside our control that require us to further adjust our operations. Given the potential dynamic nature of this situation, including the rise, prevalence and severity of variants of the
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virus, we cannot reasonably estimate the full impacts of COVID-19 on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in the future.

Reportable Segments


We report our operations through the AirPrevention & Recovery and Gas Handling and Fabrication TechnologyReconstructive segments. For certain financial information, including Net sales and long-lived assets by geographic area, see Note 17, “Segment Information” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K.

Air and Gas Handling

Our Air and Gas Handling segment is a global supplier of a broad range of products, including heavy-duty centrifugal and axial fans, rotary heat exchangers, and gas compressors, as well as certain related products, systems, and services, which serves customers in the power generation, oil, gas and petrochemical, mining, wastewater, and general industrial and other end markets. Our air and gas handling products are principally marketed under the Howden brand name, and are manufactured and engineered

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in facilities located in Asia, Europe, North and South America, Australia and Africa. The products and services are generally sold directly as well as through independent representatives and distributors.

Fabrication Technology

We formulate, develop, manufacture and supply consumable productsdistribute high-quality medical devices and equipment for use inservices across the cutting, joining and automated weldingcontinuum of steels, aluminum and other metals and metal alloys. For the year ended December 31, 2017, welding consumables represented approximately 42% of our total Net sales. Our fabrication technology products are marketed under several brand names, most notably ESAB, which we believe is well known in the international welding industry. ESAB’s comprehensive range of welding consumables includes electrodes, cored and solid wires and fluxes usingpatient care from injury prevention to joint replacement to rehabilitation after surgery, injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. We reach a wide range of specialty and other materials, and cutting consumables includes electrodes, nozzles, shields and tips. ESAB’s fabrication technology equipment ranges from portable welding machines to large customized automated cutting and welding systems. Products are sold into a wide range of end markets, including infrastructure, wind power, marine, pipelines, mobile/off-highway equipment, oil, gas, and mining. Our salesdiverse customer base through multiple distribution channels, that include both independent distributors and direct salespeople, depending on geography and end market.provide a wide range of medical devices and related products to orthopedic specialists and other healthcare professionals operating in a variety of patient treatment settings and to retail consumers.


Prevention & Recovery

Our Prevention & Recovery segment includes products that are used by orthopedic specialists, surgeons, primary care physicians, pain management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and other healthcare professionals to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions resulting from degenerative diseases, deformities, traumatic events and sports-related injuries. In addition, many of our non-surgical medical devices and related accessories are used by athletes and patients for injury prevention and at-home physical therapy treatment. Our Prevention & Recovery product lines include rigid and soft orthopedic bracing, hot and cold therapy, bone growth stimulators, vascular therapy systems and compression garments, therapeutic shoes and inserts, electrical stimulators used for pain management and physical therapy products.

Reconstructive

Our Reconstructive segment is an innovation-driven leader offering a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, and finger and surgical productivity tools.

The following discussions of Industry and Competition, International Operations, Research and Development, Intellectual Property, Raw Materials and Backlog, Seasonality, Working Capital, Associates and Company Information and Access to SEC Reports includediscussion includes information that is common to both of our reportable segments, unless indicated otherwise.


Industry and Competition


Our productsPrevention & Recovery segment generates approximately 67% of its revenues in the U.S. and services are marketed worldwide.the majority of the remaining balance in Europe. The markets served byin which our Air and Gas Handling segment are fragmented and competitive. Because we compete in selected niches of these markets and due to the diversity of our products and services, no single company competes directly with us across all our markets. We encounter a wide variety of competitors that differ by product line, including well-established regional competitors, competitors with greater specialization in particular markets, as well as larger competitors. The markets that our Fabrication TechnologyPrevention & Recovery segment competes in are also served by Lincoln Electrichighly competitive and the welding business within Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

Our customer base is broadly diversified across many sectors of the economy, and we believe customers place a premium on quality, reliability, availability, design and application engineering support.fragmented. We believe the principal elements of competition in our served markets are the technical abilityinnovation to meet customer specifications,create better patient outcomes, product quality, andproduct reliability, brand names, price, application expertise and engineering capabilities, timely deliveryprice. Key competitors for our Prevention & Recovery segment include Össur and strong aftermarket support.Breg, Inc.

Our Reconstructive segment generates approximately 69% of its revenues in the U.S. and the majority of the remaining balance in Europe. The markets in which our Reconstructive segment competes are highly competitive and fragmented. We believe the principal elements of competition are innovation to create better patient outcomes, product quality, product reliability, brand names, and price. We compete in the Reconstructive segment with large companies that have significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than we do, as well as numerous smaller niche companies. Key competitors competitors for our Reconstructive segment include Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, and DePuy Synthes, the medical device business within Johnson & Johnson.

Given our history of innovation and the experience of our management team, we are capable of effectively competing in our markets. The comprehensive range of products we offer enables us to reach a diverse customer base through multiple distribution channels with numerous opportunities to increase our growth across our markets. Our management believes that we are a leading competitor in each of our markets.markets with leading and well-recognized brands.


International Operations


Our productsprincipal market for our Prevention & Recovery and services are available worldwide. We believe this geographic diversity allows us to draw on the skills of a global workforce, provides stability to our operations, allows us to drive economies of scale, provides revenue streams that may offset economic trends in individual economies and offers an opportunity to access new markets for products. In addition, we believe that our exposure to developing economies will provide additional opportunities for growth in the future. Our principal marketsReconstructive segments outside the U.S. are in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and South America.is Europe. For the year ended December 31, 2017,2022, approximately 78%32% of our Net sales were shipped to locationsderived from operations outside of the U.S., the majority of which is in Europe with approximately 51.2% shipped to locationsthe remaining portion mostly in emerging markets.the Asia-Pacific region.

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Our international operations subject us to certain risks. See Part I. Item 1A. “Risk FactorsRisks Related to Our Business and Operations”. The majority of our sales are derived from international operations. We are subject to specific risks associated with international operations.


Research and Development


Our research and development activities vary by operating segment, focusing on innovation; developing new products, software and services;services, as well as the enhancement of existing products with the latest technology and updated designs; creating new applications for existing products; lowering the cost of manufacturing our existing products; and redesigning existing product lines to increase efficiency, improve durability, enhance performance and enhance performance.usability.


ResearchWe receive new product and development expense was $42.9 million, $39.3 millioninvention ideas from orthopedic surgeons and $38.0 millionother healthcare professionals. We seek to obtain rights to ideas we consider promising from a clinical and commercial perspective through entering into either assignment or licensing agreements. We maintain contractual relationships with orthopedic surgeons who assist us in 2017, 2016developing our products and 2015, respectively. These amounts do not include development and application engineering costs incurredmay also provide consulting services in conjunctionconnection with fulfilling customer orders and executing customer projects. We expect to continue making significant expenditures for research and development toour products.

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maintain and improve our competitive position.


Intellectual Property


We rely on a combination of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and contractual provisions to protect our intellectual property.property both in the U.S. and around the world for both segments. Although we highlight recent additions to our patent portfolio as part of our marketing efforts, we do not consider any one patent or trademark or any group thereof essential to our business as a whole or to any of our business operations. We also rely on proprietary product knowledge and manufacturing processes in our operations. We do not rely solely on our patents and other intellectual property rights to maintain our competitive position. We believe that the development and marketing of new products and improvement of existing ones is, and will continue to be, more important to our competitive position than relying solely on existing products and intellectual property.


Raw Materials and Backlog


We obtain raw materials, component parts and supplies from a variety of global sources, generally each from more than one supplier. Our principal raw materials and components for our Prevention & Recovery segment are metals, castings, motors, sealsethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer form for our bracing and bearings.vascular products. Our principal raw materials and components for our Reconstructive segment are cobalt-chromium alloy, stainless steel alloys, titanium alloy and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for our surgical implant products. Recent global supply chain issues have created challenges in acquiring certain raw materials, component parts and supplies; however, our general use of more than one supplier for these helps to mitigate the risk of shortages or delays in the global supply chain. Refer to the Risk Factor captioned “We are dependent on the availability of raw materials, as well as parts and components used in our products,” for more information on this risk. We believe that our sources of raw materials are adequate for our needs for the foreseeable future and the loss of any one supplier would not have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations.


Manufacturing turnaroundSeasonality

Our sales typically peak in the fourth quarter; however, the business impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has distorted the effects of historical seasonality patterns.

Regulatory Environment

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulation

In the United States, our products generally are subject to regulation by the FDA as medical devices pursuant to the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (the “FDCA”). The FDA regulates the development, design, non-clinical and clinical research, manufacturing, safety, efficacy, labeling, packaging, storage, installation, servicing, recordkeeping, premarket clearance or approval, adverse event reporting, advertising, promotion, marketing and distribution, and import and export of medical devices to ensure that medical devices distributed domestically are safe and effective for their intended uses and otherwise meet the requirements of the FDCA.

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FDA Premarket Clearance and Approval Requirements

Unless an exemption applies, each medical device commercially distributed in the United States requires either FDA clearance of a 510(k) premarket notification, grant of a de novo application, or approval of a premarket approval (“PMA”). Under the FDCA, medical devices are classified into either Class I, Class II or Class III, depending on the degree of associated risk and the extent of manufacturer and regulatory control needed to ensure safety and effectiveness. Class I includes devices with the lowest patient risk and are those for which safety and effectiveness can be assured by adherence to the FDA’s general controls for medical devices, including compliance with applicable portions of the Quality System Regulation (“QSR”) facility registration and product listing, reporting of adverse medical events, and truthful and non-misleading labeling, advertising, and promotional materials. Class II devices are subject to the FDA’s General Controls, and special controls as deemed necessary by the FDA to ensure safety and effectiveness. Special controls can include performance standards, post-market surveillance, patient registries and FDA guidance documents.

While most Class I devices are exempt from 510(k) premarket notification, most Class II device manufacturers must submit to the FDA a premarket notification under Section 510(k) of the FDCA requesting permission for commercial distribution. Permission for commercial distribution subject to a 510(k) premarket notification is generally known as 510(k) clearance. Devices deemed by the FDA to pose the greatest risks, such as life sustaining, life supporting or some implantable devices, devices that have a new intended use, or that use advanced technology not substantially equivalent to that of a legally marketed device, are placed in Class III, requiring approval of a PMA. Some pre-amendment devices are unclassified but subject to FDA’s premarket notification and clearance process in order to be commercially distributed.

510(k) Clearance Marketing Pathway

Many of our current products are subject to premarket notification and clearance. To obtain 510(k) clearance, we must submit to the FDA a premarket notification submission demonstrating that the proposed device is “substantially equivalent” to a predicate marketed device. A predicate device is a legally marketed device not subject to PMA, i.e., that (i) was legally marketed prior to May 28, 1976 (pre-amendments device) and for which a PMA is not required, (ii) has been reclassified from Class III to Class II or I, or (iii) was found substantially equivalent through the 510(k) process. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance process usually takes from three to twelve months, but often takes longer. The FDA may require additional information, including clinical data, to make a determination regarding substantial equivalence. In addition, the FDA collects user fees for certain medical device submissions and annual fees for medical device establishments.

If the FDA agrees that the device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device currently on the market, it will grant 510(k) clearance to commercially market the device. If the FDA determines that the device is “not substantially equivalent” to a previously cleared device, the device is automatically designated as a Class III device. The device sponsor must then fulfill more rigorous PMA requirements, or a risk-based classification determination can be requested for the device in accordance with the “de novo” process, a route to market for novel medical devices that are low to moderate risk and not substantially equivalent to a predicate.

After a device receives 510(k) marketing clearance, any modification that could significantly affect its safety or effectiveness, or that would constitute a major change or modification in its intended use, will require either a new clearance or PMA approval. The FDA requires each manufacturer to determine whether a proposed change requires submission of a 510(k) or a PMA in the first instance, but the FDA can review any such decision and disagree with a manufacturer’s determination. If the FDA disagrees with a manufacturer’s determination, the FDA can require the manufacturer to cease marketing and/or request the recall of the modified device until clearance or PMA approval is obtained. The manufacturer may also be subject to significant regulatory fines or penalties.

De Novo Classification

Devices of a new type that FDA has not previously classified based on risk are automatically classified into Class III, regardless of the level of risk they pose. To avoid requiring PMA review of low- to moderate-risk devices classified in Class III by operation of law, Congress enacted a provision allowing FDA to classify a low- to moderate-risk device not previously classified into Class I or II. After de novo authorization, an authorized device may be used as a predicate for future devices going through the 510(k) process.




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PMA Approval Pathway

Class III devices require approval of a PMA before they can be marketed, although some pre-amendment Class III devices for which the FDA has not yet required a PMA are cleared through the 510(k) process. The PMA process is more demanding than the 510(k) process. In a PMA application, the manufacturer must demonstrate that the device is safe and effective, and the PMA application must be supported by extensive data, including data from preclinical studies and human clinical trials. The FDA will approve the device for commercial distribution if it determines that the data and information in the PMA application constitute valid scientific evidence and that there is reasonable assurance that the device is safe and effective for its intended use(s).

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are almost always required to support a PMA and are sometimes required to support a 510(k) submission. All clinical investigations of devices to determine safety and effectiveness must be conducted in accordance with the FDA’s Investigational Device Exemption (“IDE”) regulations, which govern investigational device labeling, prohibit promotion of the investigational device, and specify an array of recordkeeping, reporting and monitoring responsibilities of study sponsors and study investigators. If the device presents a “significant risk” to human health, the FDA requires the device sponsor to submit an IDE application to the FDA, which must become effective prior to commencing human clinical trials. A significant risk device is one that presents a potential for serious risk to patient health, safety, or welfare and is implanted, used in supporting or sustaining human life, substantially important in diagnosing, curing, mitigating or treating disease or otherwise preventing impairment of human health, or otherwise presents a potential for serious risk to a subject. An IDE application must be supported by appropriate data, such as animal and laboratory test results, showing that it is safe to test the device in humans and that the testing protocol is scientifically sound. An IDE will automatically become effective 30 days after the FDA’s receipt unless the FDA notifies the company that the investigation may not begin. If the FDA finds deficiencies or other concerns with an IDE for which it requires modification, the FDA may permit a clinical trial to proceed under a conditional approval.

During a study, the sponsor must comply with applicable FDA requirements, including, for example, trial monitoring, selecting clinical investigators and providing them with the investigational plan, ensuring Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) review, adverse event reporting, record keeping, and prohibitions on the promotion of investigational devices or on making safety or effectiveness claims for them. The clinical investigators are also subject to FDA regulations and must obtain patient informed consent, rigorously follow the investigational plan and study protocol, control the disposition of the investigational device, and comply with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Additionally, after a trial begins, we, the FDA, or the IRB could suspend or terminate a clinical trial at any time for various reasons, including a belief that risks outweigh anticipated benefits.

Post-market Regulation

After a device is cleared or approved for marketing, numerous and pervasive regulatory requirements continue to apply. These include:

establishment registration and device listing with the FDA;
QSR requirements, which require manufacturers to follow stringent design, testing, control, documentation and other quality assurance procedures during the design and manufacturing process;
labeling regulations and FDA prohibitions against the promotion of investigational products, or the promotion of “off-label” uses of cleared or approved products;
requirements related to promotional activities;
clearance or approval of product modifications to 510(k)-cleared devices that could significantly affect safety or effectiveness or that would constitute a major change in intended use of cleared devices, or approval of certain modifications to PMA-approved devices;
medical device reporting regulations, which require that a manufacturer report to the FDA if a device it markets may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury, or has malfunctioned and the device or a similar device that it markets would be likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury, if the malfunction were to recur;
correction, removal and recall reporting regulations, which require that manufacturers report to the FDA field corrections and product recalls or removals if undertaken to reduce a risk to health or to remedy a violation of the FDCA that may present a risk to health;
the FDA’s recall authority, whereby the agency can order device manufacturers to recall from the market a product that violates governing laws and regulations; and
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post-market surveillance activities and regulations, which apply when deemed by the FDA to be necessary to protect the public health or to provide additional safety and effectiveness data for the device.

Our failure to maintain compliance with FDA regulatory requirements could result in the shut-down of, or restrictions on, our Airmanufacturing operations and Gas Handling operating segment is generally sufficiently short to allow us to manufacture to order for mostthe recall or seizure of our products, which helpswould have a material adverse effect on our business.

The FDA has broad regulatory compliance and enforcement powers. If the FDA determines that we failed to comply with applicable regulatory requirements, it can take a variety of compliance or enforcement actions, which may result in untitled letters, warning letters, fines, injunctions, consent decrees and civil penalties, unanticipated expenditures to address or defend such actions, customer notifications or repair, replacement, refunds, recall, detention or seizure of our products, operating restrictions, partial suspension or total shutdown of production, refusing or delaying our requests for regulatory approvals or clearances of new products or modified products, withdrawing a PMA that has already been granted, refusal to grant export approval for our products, or criminal prosecution.

Regulation of Medical Devices in the EU

In the EU, our products generally are regulated as medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (“MDR”), which as of May 2021 repealed and replaced the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC) (“MDD”). Each EU Member State enforces the MDR’s requirements against manufacturers, importers, authorized representatives and distributors, among others, that place or make medical devices available in the EU market. The MDR also includes provisions for national authorities to inform other competent authorities, the European Commission (the “EC”), and certain other bodies of certain non-compliance.

Under the MDR, a medical device placed on the EU market must meet applicable General Safety and Performance Requirements (“GSPRs”), including that the device’s risks to patient condition or safety or to the safety and health of others must not outweigh its benefits. Other GSPRs include requirements that the device must achieve the manufacturer’s intended performance and be designed, manufactured and packaged in a suitable manner, and that the manufacturer must establish, implement, document and maintain a risk management plan. To demonstrate GSPR compliance, manufacturers must undergo a conformity assessment procedure that varies by medical device type and classification. These procedures require an assessment of available clinical evidence, literature data, and post-market experience in respect of similar marketed products.

For all devices other than low risk devices, a conformity assessment procedure requires the involvement of a notified body to audit and examine technical documentation and the manufacturer’s quality management system. If satisfied that the product conforms to the relevant GSPR and the company has an MDR-compliant quality management system meeting, the notified body issues a CE Certificate of Conformity, which the manufacturer uses as a basis for its own declaration of conformity. The manufacturer may then affix the CE mark to the device, which affirms conformity with applicable requirements and allows the device to be placed on the market throughout the EU.

Once a device is placed on the market in the EU, strict post-marketing obligations apply, including requirements to maintain post-market surveillance and vigilance systems, to report serious incidents and field safety corrective actions, and to submit periodic safety update reports or post-market surveillance reports. Authorities in the EU closely monitor the marketing programs implemented by device companies. The MDR prohibits making misleading claims, including promoting the product for or suggesting a use that is not part of its intended purpose.

Although the MDR now applies in the EU, transitional provisions apply to legacy devices CE marked under the MDD. During a transitional period, certificates issued for medical devices under the MDD before May 26, 2021 remain valid until the earlier of the expiry date indicated on the Certificate of Conformity and May 27, 2024. So long as there are no significant changes in the design and intended purpose of these devices, and provided that the manufacturer comply with MDR provisions regarding vigilance, post-market surveillance and registration of economic operators and medical devices, such devices can continue to be marketed in the EU until a revised EU MDR deadline in 2026. We are actively working toward being MDR-compliant and interactions with our notified body are underway. Because of the permitted transitional periods, our medical devices will require recertification prior to the dates on which the Certificates of Conformity under the MDD become void.

Regulation of Medical Devices in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, medical devices are regulated under the largely MDD-derived Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (“UK MDR 2002”). The UK route to market and UK Conformity Assessed (“UKCA”) marking requirements are thus based on
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the requirements derived from EU legislation, although the MDR does not apply in the UK. All medical devices must be registered with the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) before being placed on the UK market, and must conform to the UK MDR 2002 in order to be registered with the MHRA. In addition, devices that have been CE marked under the MDD will continue to be accepted on the UK market until June 30, 2024. Although the MDR is not directly applicable in the UK, medical devices validly CE marked in accordance with the MDR can also be marketed in the UK. From July 2024, devices that are placed on the Great Britain market will need to conform with UKCA marking requirements unless specific transitional provisions apply (this is likely to be the case for products CE marked in the EU according to the MDR). The UKCA marking is a UK product marking used for certain goods, including medical devices, being placed on the UK market. For the purposes of the UKCA marking, a UK Approved Body must be used in cases where third party conformity assessment is required.

Other Healthcare Laws

Third-party Coverage and Reimbursement

Sales of our medical device products depend largely on whether there is coverage and adequate reimbursement by government healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, and by private payors.

Third-party payors review their coverage policies carefully and can, without notice, reduce or eliminate reimbursement. For instance, they may attempt to control costs by (i) authorizing fewer elective surgical procedures, (ii) requiring the use of the least expensive product available, (iii) reducing the reimbursement for, or limiting the number of, authorized visits for rehabilitation procedures, (iv) bundling reimbursement for all services related to an episode of care, or (v) otherwise restricting coverage or reimbursement of our medical device products or procedures using these products. Further, payors may require additional evidence, beyond the data required for FDA marketing authorization, to demonstrate that a device should be covered for a particular indication or reimbursed at a higher rate than other technologies.

Medicare payment for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (“DMEPOS”) also can be impacted by the DMEPOS competitive bidding program, under which Medicare rates are based on bid amounts for certain products in designated geographic areas, rather than the Medicare fee schedule amount. Only those suppliers selected through the competitive bidding process within each designated competitive bidding area are eligible to have their products reimbursed by Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also has adopted regulations to adjust national DMEPOS fee schedules to take into account competitive bidding pricing.

Each payor has a unique process for determining whether to cover a device for a particular indication and how to set reimbursement rates for the device. However, because many private payors model their coverage and reimbursement policies on Medicare, other third-party payors’ coverage of, and reimbursement for, our medical device products also could be negatively impacted by legislative, regulatory or other measures that restrict Medicare coverage or reduce Medicare reimbursement.

Additionally, federal and state legislatures and regulators have periodically considered proposals to limit inventory levels. Backlog is primarilywhich orthopedic professionals can fit or sell our orthotic products or can seek reimbursement for them. Several states have adopted legislation imposing certification or licensing requirements on the measuring, fitting, and adjusting of certain orthotic devices, and additional states may do so in the future. Some of these state laws do not exempt manufacturers’ representatives. In addition, legislation has been adopted, but not yet implemented, requiring certain certification or licensing for individuals and suppliers furnishing certain custom-fabricated orthotic devices as a functioncondition of requested customer delivery datesMedicare payment. Medicare currently follows state policies in those states that require the use of an orthotist or prosthetist for furnishing of orthotics or prosthetics.

International sales of medical device products also depend in part upon the coverage and generally ranges from several dayseligibility for reimbursement through government-sponsored healthcare payment systems and third-party payors, the amount of reimbursement, and the cost allocation of payments between the patient and government-sponsored healthcare payment systems and third-party payors. Coverage and reimbursement practices vary significantly by country, with certain countries requiring products to less than 12 months; althoughundergo a lengthy regulatory review in order to be eligible for third-party coverage and reimbursement. In addition, healthcare cost containment efforts similar to those we face in the United States are prevalent in many of the countries in which our products are sold, and these efforts are expected to continue in the future, possibly resulting in the adoption of more stringent reimbursement standards. In order to obtain reimbursement in some ordersEuropean Economic Area (“EEA”), countries, we may be delivered beyond 12 months. Backlogrequired to compile additional data comparing the cost-effectiveness of airour products to other available therapies. Health Technology Assessment (“HTA”) of both medicinal products and gas handlingmedical devices is becoming an increasingly common part of
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pricing and reimbursement procedures in some EEA countries. The HTA process, which is currently governed by national laws in each EEA country, is the assessment of therapeutic, economic, and societal impact of a medical product in the country. The outcome of an HTA will often influence pricing and reimbursement status. The extent to which pricing and reimbursement decisions are influenced by the HTA currently varies between EEA countries. However, a new EU HTA regulation applicable to all EEA countries beginning in January 2025 aims to harmonize the clinical benefit assessment of HTA across the EEA and provides the basis for cooperation at the EEA level for joint clinical assessments.

Healthcare Reform

In the United States, there have been and continue to be legislative, regulatory, and other initiatives to contain healthcare costs or establish other policy that have affected and could adversely affect our business. For example, the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), enacted in 2010, was a sweeping measure generally designed to expand access to affordable health insurance, control health care spending, and improve health care quality. Several ACA provisions specifically affect the medical equipment industry. Among other things, the ACA established enhanced Medicare and Medicaid program integrity provisions, including expanded documentation requirements for Medicare DMEPOS orders, asmore stringent procedures for screening Medicare and Medicaid DMEPOS suppliers, and new disclosure requirements regarding manufacturer payments to physicians and teaching hospitals, along with broader expansion of December 31, 2017 was $0.9 billion, compared with $0.8 billion as of December 31, 2016. A substantial majorityfederal fraud and abuse authorities.

Some of the airACA’s provisions, or its implementing regulations, have been subject to judicial challenges as well as efforts to modify them or alter their interpretation or implementation. For example, the Tax Cuts and gas handlingJobs Act of 2017 eliminated the tax-based shared responsibility payment imposed by the ACA on certain individuals who fail to maintain qualifying health coverage for all or part of a year. Future efforts to modify or invalidate the ACA or its implementing regulations, or portions thereof, remain possible and could affect our business. We cannot predict what effect further changes related to the ACA would have on our business.

Other legislative changes have been proposed and adopted since the ACA was enacted. The Budget Control Act of 2011 among other things resulted in aggregate reductions to Medicare payments to providers of, on average, 2% per fiscal year through the first half of fiscal year 2031 (with the exception of a temporary suspension from May 2020 through March 2022, and a reduction to 1% thereafter through June 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). These cuts could adversely affect payment for any products we may commercialize in the future. Many states have adopted or are considering policies to reduce Medicaid spending as a result of state budgetary shortfalls, which in some cases include reduced reimbursement for DMEPOS items and/or other Medicaid coverage restrictions.

Additionally, changes in federal laws, regulations, and guidance can affect state policy. For instance, the 21st Century Cures Act prohibits federal financial participation payments to states for certain Medicaid DME spending that exceeds what Medicare would have paid for such items. Any modification or repeal of any provisions of the ACA, or its implementing regulations, may require states to modify their own laws and regulations. As states continue to face significant financial pressures, it is possible that states will amend existing laws and regulations or enact new laws or promulgate new regulations aimed at controlling costs or otherwise changing applicable policy, any of which could adversely affect our profitability.

Fraud and Abuse Laws

We are subject to various federal, state and foreign laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare fraud and abuse, including false claims, self-referrals, anti-kickback laws, physician payment transparency laws, and other health care laws and regulations. In particular, the promotion, sales, and marketing of health care items and services is subject to extensive laws and regulations designed to prevent fraud, kickbacks, self-dealing and other abusive practices. These laws and regulations may restrict or prohibit a wide range of pricing, discounting, marketing and promotion, sales commission, customer incentive and other business arrangements and include the following:

The U.S. federal Anti-Kickback Statute prohibits, among other things, knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting or receiving any remuneration (including any kickback, bribe or rebate), directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind to return for patient referrals or to induce or in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering or arranging for or recommending the purchase, lease or order backlog as of December 31, 2017 is expectedany good, facility, item or service reimbursable, in whole or in part, under Medicare, Medicaid or other federal health care programs. The term “remuneration” has been broadly interpreted to include anything of value. Although a number of statutory exceptions and regulatory safe harbors protect some common activities from prosecution, they are narrow. Practices that may be alleged to be filledintended to induce purchases or recommendations, including any payments of more than fair market value, may be
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subject to scrutiny if they do not qualify for an exception or safe harbor. A person or entity does not need to have actual knowledge of this statute or specific intent to violate it in order to have committed a violation.
The U.S. federal civil False Claims Act prohibits, among other things, any person or entity from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment of federal funds or knowingly making or causing to be made a false statement to improperly avoid, decrease or conceal an obligation to pay money to the federal government. The government may assert that a claim including items or services resulting from a violation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute constitutes a false or fraudulent claim for purposes of the federal civil False Claims Act. The False Claims Act also permits a private individual acting as a “whistleblower” to bring actions on behalf of themselves and the federal government alleging violations of the statute and to share in any monetary recovery.
The U.S. civil monetary penalties statute prohibits, among other things, the offer or transfer of remuneration, including waivers of copayments and deductible amounts (or any part thereof), to a Medicare or state healthcare program beneficiary if the person knows or should know it is likely to influence the beneficiary’s selection of a particular provider, practitioner or supplier of services reimbursable by Medicare or a state healthcare program, subject to certain exceptions.
The U.S. Physician Self-Referral Law, commonly referred to as the Stark law, prohibits physicians from referring patients to receive certain “designated health services” payable by Medicare or Medicaid, including DMEPOS products and supplies, from entities with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship, unless an exception applies.
The healthcare fraud provisions under the U.S. federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) impose criminal liability for, among other things, knowingly and willfully executing, or attempting to execute, a scheme to defraud any healthcare benefit program, including private third-party payors, or to obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any money or property owned by, or under the custody or control of, any health care benefit program, including private third-party payors. Similar to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, a violation does not require actual knowledge of the statute or specific intent.
The U.S. Physician Payments Sunshine Act imposes reporting and disclosure requirements on device manufacturers with respect to ownership and investment interests by physicians and members of their immediate family as well as certain payments or other “transfers of value” made to physicians, certain non-physician practitioners and teaching hospitals.
State and foreign equivalents of each of the health care laws described above, among others, some of which may be broader in scope including, without limitation, state anti-kickback and false claims laws that may apply to sales or marketing arrangements and claims involving health care items or services reimbursed by non-governmental third party payors, including private insurers, or that apply regardless of payor; state laws that require device companies to comply with the industry’s voluntary compliance guidelines and the relevant compliance guidance promulgated by the federal government; state laws that require device manufacturers to report information related to payments and other transfers of value to physicians and other health care providers, marketing expenditures; and state and local laws requiring the registration of device sales and medical representatives.

Violations of these laws are punishable by criminal and/or civil sanctions, including, in some instances, fines, imprisonment and, within the current fiscal year.United States, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Administration health programs. Refer to the Risk Factor captioned “Our relationships with customers, physicians and third-party payors are subject to federal and state health care fraud and abuse laws, false claims laws, physician payment transparency laws and other health care laws and regulations” for a more fulsome discussion of these laws.


SeasonalityMany European countries also have healthcare fraud and abuse laws and regulations, which may vary greatly among countries. For example, the advertising and promotion of our products is subject to EU Directives concerning misleading and comparative advertising and unfair commercial practices, as well as other EU Member State legislation governing the advertising and promotion of medical devices. In the EU, failure to comply with advertising and promotional laws may result in reputational damage, fines, exclusions from public tenders and actions for damages from competitors for unfair competition.


AsData Privacy and Security Laws

Our business is subject to U.S. federal privacy and security laws and regulations. HIPAA governs the use, disclosure, and security of protected health information (“PHI”) by HIPAA “covered entities” and their “business associates.” Covered entities are health plans, health care clearinghouses and health care providers that engage in specific types of electronic transactions. A business associate is any person or entity (other than members of a covered entity’s workforce) that performs a service for or on behalf of a covered entity that involve creating, receiving, maintaining or transmitting PHI. Healthcare providers that prescribe our airproducts and gas handling customers seekfrom which we obtain patient health information are subject to fully utilize capital spending budgets beforeprivacy and security requirements under
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HIPAA, as are we in certain circumstances. Further, various states, such as California and Massachusetts, have implemented similar privacy laws and regulations that impose restrictive requirements regulating the enduse and disclosure of health information and other personally identifiable information. These laws and regulations are not necessarily preempted by HIPAA, particularly if a state affords greater protection to individuals than HIPAA. If the states in which we conduct our business are more protective, we may have to comply with the stricter provisions.

The legislative and regulatory landscape for privacy and data security continues to evolve, and there has been an increasing focus on privacy and data security issues with the potential to affect our business. For example, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), contains disclosure obligations for businesses that collect personal information about California residents and affords those individuals new rights relating to their personal information that may affect our ability to use personal information. A November 2020 California ballot initiative introduced amendments to the CCPA and established and funded a dedicated privacy regulator, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “CPPA”). These amendments become effective in January 2023, and we expect the CPPA to introduce implementing regulations. Failure to comply with the CCPA may result in, among other things, significant civil penalties and injunctive relief or statutory or actual damages. In addition, California residents have the right to bring a private right of action in connection with certain types of incidents. These claims may result in significant liability and potential damages. We have implemented processes to manage compliance with the CCPA and continue to assess the impact of the year, historicallyCPRA on our shipmentsbusiness. Other states have peaked duringenacted similar privacy laws that impose new obligations or limitations in areas affecting our business and we continue to assess the fourth quarter. Also,impact of these state legislation, on our European operations typically experiencebusiness as additional information and guidance becomes available. Efforts at the federal level to enact similar laws are ongoing.

The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) also sets expectations for failing to take appropriate steps to keep consumers’ personal information secure, or failing to provide a slowdown duringlevel of security commensurate to promises made to individual about the July, Augustsecurity of their personal information (such as in a privacy notice) may constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the “FTC Act”). The FTC expects a company’s data security measures to be reasonable and December vacation seasons. General economic conditionsappropriate in light of the sensitivity and volume of consumer information it holds, the size and complexity of its business, and the cost of available tools to improve security and reduce vulnerabilities. Individually identifiable health information is considered sensitive data that merits stronger safeguards. With respect to privacy, the FTC also sets expectations that companies honor the privacy promises made to individuals about how the company handles consumers’ personal information; any failure to honor promises, such as the statements made in a privacy policy or on a website, may however, impact future seasonal variations.also constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of the FTC Act.

Working Capital


We maintainalso operate in a number of foreign countries with laws in some cases more stringent than U.S. requirements. EEA regulation of the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data includes the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the E-Privacy Directive 2002/58/EC (the “E-Privacy Directive”) and national laws implementing each. The GDPR imposes strict obligations and restrictions on the ability to collect, analyze and transfer personal data, especially sensitive personal data, such as health data from clinical investigations, and safety reporting. We process employee and customer data, including health and medical information.

The GDPR was retained in the UK post-Brexit as the UK GDPR. The “Data Protection and Digital Information Bill” was introduced to Parliament in July 2022, and we continue to monitor developments to assess comparability with the GDPR. Many EEA countries have also transposed the E-Privacy Directive’s requirements and passed legislation addressing areas where the GDPR permits countries to derogate from the GDPR, leading to divergent requirements in spite of the GDPR’s stated goal of EEA-wide uniformity.

In order to process and transfer data, explicit consent to the processing (including any cross-border transfer) may be required from the person to whom the personal data relates, though in certain cases, and depending on the jurisdiction in which the data originate or are processed, such data may be processed absent explicit consent for purposes of medical diagnosis, the interest of public health (including medical device safety and efficacy) or scientific research. The same rules currently apply to us in the UK under the UK GDPR and in relation to transfers out of the UK. We continue to assess ongoing reform efforts for changes. The EC and the United States announced in March 2022 agreement in principle on a new Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework with respect to data transfers to the United States, and, in October 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order that implements the new framework. On this basis, the EC will prepare a draft adequacy decision and then launch its own adoption procedure.

We depend on third parties in relation to provision of our services, a number of which process personal data on our behalf. We have a practice of entering into contractual arrangements with such third parties to ensure that they process personal data
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only according to our instructions, and that they have instituted adequate level of working capitalsecurity measures. Where personal data is being transferred outside the EEA (or the UK), our policy is that it is done so in compliance with applicable data export requirements. Any failure by us or third parties to support our business needs. There are no unusual industryfollow these policies or practices, or requirements relatedotherwise comply with applicable data laws, could lead to working capital items.a security or privacy breach, regulatory enforcement, or regulatory or financial harm.


AssociatesHuman Capital Management


As of December 31, 2017,2022, we employed approximately 14,3006,800 persons, of whom approximately 2,5002,100 were employed in the United States and approximately 11,8004,700 were employed outside of the United States.

Approximately 2% None of our associates are covered by collective bargaining agreements with U.S. trade unions. In addition, approximately 41%Approximately 46% of our associates are represented by foreign trade unions and work councils in Europe, Asia, Central and South America, Canada, Africa and Australia, which subjectscould subject us to arrangements very similar to collective bargaining agreements. We have not experienced any work stoppages or strikes that have had a material adverse impact on operations. We consider our relations with our associates to be good.


At Enovis, we believe that the best team wins. Our growth model is focused in part on acquiring good companies, empowering our talent and using EGX to make them great. Culture and associate development are critical to our success. We are a diverse team of associates around the world. We empower our associates through our culture that is centered on our corporate purpose – “Creating Better Together,” which means we are committed to attracting and developing great talent and rewarding our associates to build and sustain our company. Our internal human capital management programs center on the following processes and objectives: (i) identifying, attracting, developing and enabling talent, (ii) promoting associate engagement and an open feedback culture to foster continuous improvement, (iii) offering competitive compensation and benefit programs to motivate associates and reward performance, (iv) building and supporting inclusion, diversity, and equity initiatives, and (v) protecting the health and safety of all of our associates across the world.

Company Information and Access to SEC Reports


We were organized as a Delaware corporation in 1998. Our principal executive offices are located at 420 National Business Parkway, 5th Floor, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701,2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808, and our main telephone number at that address is (301) 323-9000.(302) 252-9160. Our corporate website address is www.colfaxcorp.com.www.enovis.com.


We make available, free of charge through our website at ir.enovis.com/sec-filings, our annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q (including related filings in XBRL format), current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports as soon as practicable after filing or furnishing the material to the SEC. You may also request a copy of these filings, at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at: Investor Relations, ColfaxEnovis Corporation, 420 National Business Parkway, 5th Floor, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701,2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808, telephone (301) 323-9000.(302) 252-9160. Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference in this report.

report and any references to our website are intended as inactive textual references only. Additionally, the SEC maintains an Internet site that contains our reports, proxy statements and other information that we electronically file with, or furnish to, the SEC at www.sec.gov.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors


An investment in our Commoncommon stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together with the information included elsewhere in this Form 10-K and other documents we file with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties described below are those that we have identified as material, but may not be the only risks to which ColfaxEnovis might be exposed. Additional risks and uncertainties, which are currently unknown to us or that we do not currently consider to be material, may materially affect the business of ColfaxEnovis and could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations. If any of the following risks were to occur, our business, financial condition, and results of operations and liquidity could be materially adversely affected, the value of our Common stock could decline and investors could lose all or part of the value of their investment in ColfaxEnovis shares.

Risks in this section are grouped in the following categories: (1) Risks Related to Our business is also subjectBusiness and Operations; (2) Risks Related to generalGovernment Regulation and Litigation; (3) Risks Related to the Separation; and (4) General and Other Risks. Many risks affect more than one category, and uncertainties that affect many other companies, such as overall U.S. and non-U.S. economic and industry conditions, a global economic slowdown, geopolitical events, changesthe risks are not in lawsorder of significance or accounting rules, fluctuations in interest rates, terrorism, international conflicts, natural disasters or other disruptionsprobability of expected economic or business conditions. We operate in a continually changing business environment, and new risk factors emerge from time to time which we cannot predict. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial also may impair our business, including our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.occurrence because they have been grouped by categories.


Risks Related to Our Business and Operations

Changes in the general economy and the cyclical nature of the markets that we serve could negatively impact the demand for our products and services and harm our operations and financial performance.

Colfax’s financial performance depends, in large part, on conditions in the markets we serve and on the general condition of the global economy, which impacts these markets. Any sustained weakness in demand for our products and services resulting from a downturn of or uncertainty in the global economy could reduce our sales and profitability.

In addition, we believe that many of our customers and suppliers are reliant on liquidity from global credit markets and, in some cases, require external financing to purchase products or finance operations. If our customers lack liquidity or are unable to access the credit markets, it may impact customer demand for our products and services and we may not be able to collect amounts owed to us.

Further, our products are sold in many industries, some of which are cyclical and may experience periodic downturns. Cyclical weakness in the industries that we serve could lead to reduced demand for our products and affect our profitability and financial performance.

The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

A continued significant or sustained decline in the levels of new capital investment and maintenance expenditures by certain of our customers could reduce the demand for our products and services and harm our operations and financial performance.

Demand for our products and services depends significantly on the level of new capital investment and planned maintenance expenditures by certain of our customers. The level of new capital expenditures by our customers is dependent upon many factors, including general economic conditions, availability of credit, economic conditions and investment activities within their respective industries and expectations of future market behavior. In addition, volatility in commodity prices can negatively affect the level of these new activities and can result in postponement of capital spending decisions or the delay or cancellation of existing orders. For example, conditions in the oil and gas industry are highly cyclical and subject to factors beyond our control. We believe demand for our products and services by many of our customers, particularly those within the oil, gas and petrochemical end market, to be primarily profit-driven, and historically these customers have tended to delay large capital projects, including expensive maintenance and upgrades, when the markets in which they participate experience volatility, reduced returns, or general levels of low activity. A reduction in demand for our products and services could result in the delay or cancellation of existing orders or lead to excess manufacturing capacity, which unfavorably impacts our absorption of fixed manufacturing costs. This reduced demand could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


Acquisitions have formed a significant part of our growth strategy in the past and are expected to continue to do so. If we are unable to identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete any proposed acquisitions or successfully integrate the businesses we acquire, our growth strategy may not succeed.succeed and we may not realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions.

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We intend to seek acquisition opportunities both to expand into new markets and to enhance our position in our existing markets. However, our ability to do so will depend on a number of steps, including our ability to:
obtain debt or equity financing that we may need to complete proposed acquisitions;
identify suitable acquisition candidates;
negotiate appropriate acquisition terms;
complete the proposed acquisitions; and
integrate the acquired business into our existing operations.

If we fail to achieve any of these steps, our growth strategy may not be successful. In particular, a decline in our stock price has and may continue to make debt or equity financing more challenging to obtain. This may inhibit our ability to acquire new businesses in the future.

Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including risks related to integration, and we may not realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions.


Acquisitions involve numerous risks, including difficulties in the assimilation of the operations, systems, controls, technologies, personnel, services and products of the acquired company, the potential loss of key employees, customers, suppliers and distributors of the acquired company, and the diversion of our management’s attention from other business concerns. This is the case particularly in the fiscal quarters immediately following the completion of an acquisition because the operations of the acquired business are integrated into the acquiring business’ operations during this period. We may not accurately anticipate all of the changing demands that any future acquisition may impose on our management, our operational and management information systems and our financial systems. The failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses in a timely manner, or at all, or the incurrence of significant unanticipated expenses associated with integration activities, including information technology integration fees, legal compliance costs, facility closure costs and other restructuring expenses, could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


In addition, the anticipated benefits of an acquisition may not be realized fully or at all, or may take longer to realize than we expect. Actual operating, technological, strategic and sales synergies, if achieved at all, may be less significant than we expect or may take longer to achieve than anticipated. If we are not able to realize the anticipated benefits and synergies expected from our acquisitions within a reasonable time, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.


Acquisitions may result in significant integration costs, and unanticipated integration expense may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Integration efforts associated with our acquisitions may require significant capital and operating expense. Such expenses may include information technology integration fees, legal compliance costs, facility closure costs and other restructuring expenses. Significant unanticipated expenses associated with integration activities may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our acquisitions may expose us to significant unanticipated liabilities and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

WeAdditionally, we may underestimate or fail to discover liabilities relating to acquisitions during our due diligence investigations and we, as the successor owner of an acquired company, might be responsible for those liabilities. Such liabilities could include employment, retirement or severance-related obligations under applicable law or other benefits arrangements, legal claims, tax liabilities, warranty or similar liabilities to customers, product liabilities and personal injury claims, claims related to infringement of third party intellectual property rights, environmental liabilities and claims by or amounts owed to vendors or other third parties. The indemnification and warranty provisions in our acquisition agreements may not fully protect us from the impact of undiscovered liabilities. Indemnities or warranties are often limited in scope, amount or duration, and may not fully cover the liabilities for which they were intended. The liabilities that are not covered by the limited indemnities or warranties could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


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We may require additional capital to finance our operating needs and to finance our growth.growth, including acquisitions. If the terms on which the additional capital is available are unsatisfactory, if the additional capital is not available at all or if we are not able to fully access credit under our credit agreement,Enovis Credit Agreement, we may not be able to pursue our growth strategy.


Our growth strategy will require additional capital investment to complete acquisitions, integrate the completed acquisitions into our existing operations and expand into new markets.

We intend to pay for future acquisitions using cash, capital stock, notes, assumption of indebtedness or any combination of the foregoing. To the extent that we do not generate sufficient cash internally to provide the capital we require to fund our growth strategy and future operations, we will require additional debt or equity financing. This additional financing may not be available or, if available, may not be on terms acceptable to us. Further, high volatility in the capital markets and in our stock price may make it difficult for us to access the capital markets at attractive prices, if at all. If we are unable to obtain sufficient additional capital in the future, it may limit our ability to fully implement our growth strategy. Even if future debt financing is available, it may result in (i) increased interest
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expense, (ii) increased term loan payments, (iii) increased leverage and (iv) decreased income available to fund further acquisitions and expansion. It may also limit our ability to withstand competitive pressures and make us more vulnerable to economic downturns. If future equity financing is available, issuances of our equity securities may significantly dilute our existing stockholders.


In addition, our credit facility agreement includes restrictive covenants whichOur indebtedness could limitadversely affect our financial flexibility. See
“Our Credit Agreement contains restrictionscondition and restricts us in ways that may limit our flexibility in operating our business.below.


We have outstanding debt and other financial obligations and significant unused borrowing capacity, and may incur or assume more debt in the future. Our debt level and related debt service obligations could have negative consequences, including: requiring us to dedicate significant cash flow from operations to the payment of amounts payable on our debt, which would reduce the funds we have available for other purposes; making it more difficult or expensive for us to obtain any necessary future financing; increasing our leverage and reducing our flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in our industry and market conditions; making us more vulnerable in the event of a downturn in our business; and exposing us to interest rate risk given our debt obligations at variable interest rates. In addition, our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial condition and operating performance, which is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to financial, business, legislative, regulatory, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Additionally, the Enovis Credit Agreement, which governs our term loan and revolving credit facility, contains various covenants that limit our ability to engage in specified types of transactions. These covenants limit the Company’s ability to incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, or make investments or pay dividends. The Enovis Credit Agreement also contains financial covenants requiring the Company to satisfy and maintain compliance with a total leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. Upon an event of default, the lenders may, subject to various customary cure rights, require the immediate payment of all amounts outstanding. These restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our restructuring activities may subject us to additional uncertainty in our operating results.


We have implemented, and plan to continue to implement, restructuring programs designed to facilitate key strategic initiatives and maintain long-term sustainable growth, such as the sale of our Fluid Handling business.growth. As such, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur expenseexpenses relating to restructuring activities. We may not achieve or sustain the anticipated benefits, including any anticipated savings, of these programs.restructuring programs or initiatives. Further, restructuring efforts are inherently risky, and we may not be able to predict the cost and timing of such actions accurately or properly estimate their impact. We also may not be able to realize

Any impairment in the anticipated savings we expect from restructuring activities.

Available insurance coverage, the number of future asbestos-related claims and the average settlement value of currentour intangible assets, including Goodwill, would negatively affect our operating results and future asbestos-related claimstotal capitalization.

Our Total assets reflect substantial intangible assets, primarily Goodwill. The Goodwill results from our acquisitions, representing the excess of certain subsidiaries could be different thancost over the fair value of the net assets we have estimated, whichacquired. We assess at least annually whether there has been impairment in the value of our Goodwill. If future operating performance at one or more of our business units were to fall significantly below current levels, if competing or alternative technologies emerge, or if market conditions for an acquired business decline, we could materially andincur, under current applicable accounting rules, a non-cash charge to operating earnings for Goodwill impairment. Any determination requiring the write-off of a significant portion of intangible assets would adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Certain subsidiaries are each one of many defendants in a large number of lawsuits that claim personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos from products manufactured with components that are alleged to have contained asbestos. Such components were acquired from third-party suppliersoperations and were not manufactured by any of our subsidiaries nor weretotal capitalization, the subsidiaries producers or direct suppliers of asbestos. Additionally, pursuant the purchase agreement related to the sale of our Fluid Handling business, we will retain the asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverage related to the business, even though we will not retain an interest in the ongoing operations of the Fluid Handling business. For the purposes of our financial statements, we have estimated the future claims exposure and the amount of insurance available based upon certain assumptions with respect to future claims and liability costs. We estimate the liability costs to be incurred in resolving pending and forecasted claims for the next 15-year period.

Our decision to use a 15-year period is based on our belief that this is the extent of our ability to forecast liability costs. We also estimate the amount of insurance proceeds available for such claims based on the current financial strength of the various insurers, our estimate of the likelihood of payment and applicable current law. We reevaluate these estimates regularly. Although we believe our current estimates are reasonable, a change in the time period used for forecasting our liability costs, the actual number of future claims brought against us, the cost of resolving these claims, the likelihood of payment by, and the solvency of, insurers and the amount of remaining insurance available could be substantially different than our estimates, and future revaluation of our liabilities and insurance recoverables could result in material adjustments to these estimates, anyeffect of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we incur defense costs related to those claims, a portion of which has historically been reimbursed by our insurers. We also incur litigation costs in connection with actions against certain of the subsidiaries’ insurers relating to insurance coverage. While these costs may be significant, we may not be able to predict the amount or duration of such costs. Additionally, we may experience delays in receiving reimbursement from insurers, during which time we may be required to pay cash for settlement or legal defense costs. Any increase in the actual number of future claims brought against us, the defense costs of resolving these claims, the cost of pursuing claims against our insurers,material.

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the likelihood and timing of payment by, and the solvency of, insurers and the amount of remaining insurance available, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.


A material disruption at any of our manufacturing facilities could adversely affect our ability to generate sales and meet customer demand.


If operations at any of our manufacturing facilities were to be disrupted as a result of a significant equipment failure, natural disaster or adverse weather conditions (including events that may be caused or exacerbated by climate change), power outage, fire, explosion, terrorism, cyber-based attack, adverse weather conditions,health emergency, labor disputesdispute or shortage or other reason, our financial performance could be adversely affected as a result of our inability to meet customer demand for our products.

Interruptions in production could increase our costs and reduce our sales. Any interruption in production capability could require us to make substantial capital expenditures to remedy the situation or rely on third-party manufacturers, which could negatively affect our profitability and financial condition. Any recovery under our property damage and business
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interruption insurance policies may not offset the lost sales or increased costs that may be experienced during the disruption of operations, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.


Failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Actmaintain and protect our intellectual property rights or other applicable anti-bribery laws could have an adverse effect onchallenges to these rights by third parties may affect our business.operations and financial performance.


The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Actmarket for many of our products, including our medical device products, is, in part, dependent upon patent, trademark, copyright and similar anti-briberytrade secret laws, inagreements with employees, customers and other jurisdictions generally prohibit companiesthird parties, including confidentiality agreements, invention assignment agreements and their intermediaries from making improper payments for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Recent years have seen a substantial increase in anti-bribery law enforcement activity with more frequentproprietary information agreements, to establish and aggressive investigations and enforcement proceedings by both the Department of Justicemaintain our intellectual property rights, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, increased enforcement activity by non-U.S. regulators and increases in criminal and civil proceedings brought against companies and individuals. Our policies mandate compliance with all anti-bribery laws. However, we operate in certain countries that are recognized as having governmental and commercial corruption. Our internal control policies and procedures may not always protect us from reckless or criminal acts committedGoodwill engendered by our employees or third-party intermediaries. Violations oftrademarks and trade names. The failure to protect these anti-bribery lawsrights may result in criminal or civil sanctions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, in the event that we believe or have reason to believe that our employees or agents have or may have violated applicable laws, including anti-corruption laws, weLitigation may be required to investigateenforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or have outside counsel investigatedetermine the relevant factsvalidity and circumstances, which canscope of proprietary rights of others. It may be expensiveparticularly difficult to enforce our intellectual property rights in countries where such rights are not highly developed or protected. Any action we take to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could be costly and requirecould absorb significant management time and attention from senior management.attention. As a result of any such litigation, we could lose our proprietary rights.


We have doneIn addition, third parties may claim that we or our customers are infringing upon their intellectual property rights. Claims of intellectual property infringement and litigation regarding patent and other intellectual property rights are commonplace in the medical technology industry. Any claims of intellectual property infringement may continuesubject us to do business in countries subject to U.S. sanctionscostly and embargoes,time-consuming defense actions and, we may have limited managerial oversight over those activities. Failure to comply with various sanction and embargo lawsshould our defenses not be successful, may result in enforcementthe payment of damages, redesign of affected products, entry into settlement or other regulatory actions.

Certain of our independent foreign subsidiaries have conducted and may continue to conduct business in countries subject to U.S. sanctions and embargoeslicense agreements, or may engage in business dealings with parties whose propertya temporary or property interests may be blocked under non-country-specific U.S. sanctions programs, and we have limited managerial oversight over those activities. Failure to comply properly with various sanction and embargo laws to which we and our operations may be subject may result in enforcementpermanent injunction prohibiting us from manufacturing, marketing or other regulatory actions. Specifically, from time to time,selling certain of our independent foreign subsidiaries sell products to companies and entities located in, or controlled by the governments of, certain countriesproducts. It is also possible that are or have previously been subject to sanctions and embargoes imposed by the U.S. government, United Nations or other countries where we maintain operations. With the exception of the U.S. sanctions against Cuba, and Iran to some extent, the applicable sanctions and embargoes generally do not prohibit our foreign subsidiaries from selling non-U.S.-origin products and services to countriesothers will independently develop technology that are or have previously been subject to sanctions and embargoes. However, our U.S. personnel, each of our domestic subsidiaries, as well as our employees of foreign subsidiaries who are U.S. citizens, are prohibited from participating in, approving or otherwise facilitating any aspect of the business activities in those countries or with persons prohibited under U.S. sanctions. These constraints impose compliance cost and risk on our operations and may negatively affect the financial or operating performance of such business activities.

Our efforts to comply with U.S. and other applicable sanction and embargo laws may not be effective, and as a consequence we may face enforcement or other actions if our compliance efforts are not or are perceived as not being wholly effective. Actual or alleged violations of these laws could lead to substantial fines or other sanctions which could result in substantial costs. In addition, Syria, Sudan and Iran and certain other sanctioned countries currently are identified by the U.S. State Department as state sponsors of terrorism, and have been subject to restrictive sanctions. Because certain of our independent foreign subsidiaries have contact with and transact limited business in certain U.S. sanctioned countries, including sales to enterprises controlled by agencies of the governments of such countries, our reputation may suffer due to our association with these countries, which may

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have a material adverse effect on the price of our shares and our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, certain U.S. states and municipalities have enacted legislation regarding investments by pension funds and other retirement systems in companies that have business activities or contacts with countries that have been identified as state sponsors of terrorism and similar legislation may be pending in other states. As a result, pension funds and other retirement systems may be subject to reporting requirements with respect to investments in companies such as Colfax or may be subject to limits or prohibitions with respect to those investments that may have a material adverse effect on the price of our shares and our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If we fail to comply with export control regulations, we could be subject to substantial fines or other sanctions.

Some of our products manufactured or assembled in the U.S. are subject to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, which require that an export license is obtained before such products can be exported to certain countries. Additionally, some of our products are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, which restrict the export of certain military or intelligence-related items, technologies and services to non-U.S. persons. Failure to comply with these laws could harm our business by subjecting us to sanctions by the U.S. government, including substantial monetary penalties, denial of export privileges and debarment from U.S. government contracts. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The majority of our sales are derived from international operations. We are subject to specific risks associated with international operations.
In the year ended December 31, 2017, we derived approximately 76% of our sales from operations outside of the U.S. and we have principal manufacturing facilities in 28 non-U.S. countries, and for 2018 we expect a majority of our sales to be from operations outside of the U.S. notwithstanding the sale of our Fluid Handling business. Sales from international operations, export sales and the use of manufacturing facilities outside of the U.S. by us are subject to risks inherent in doing business outside the U.S. These risks include:
economic or political instability;
partial or total expropriation of international assets;
limitations on ownership or participation in local enterprises;
trade protection measures by the U.S. or other nations, including tariffs or import-export restrictions, and other changes in trade relations;
currency exchange rate fluctuations and restrictions on currency repatriation;
labor and employment laws that may be more restrictive than in the U.S.;
significant adverse changes in taxation policies or other laws or regulations;
changes in laws and regulations or in how such provisions are interpreted or administered;
difficulties in enforcing our rights outside the U.S.;
difficulties in hiring and maintaining qualified staff and managing geographically diverse operations;
the disruption of operations from natural disasters, labor or political disturbances, terrorist activities, insurrection or war; and
uncertainties arising from local business practices and cultural considerations.

If any of these risks were to materialize, they may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

If our associates represented by trade unions or works councils engage in a strike, work stoppage or other slowdown or if the representation committees responsible for negotiating with such trade unions or works councils are unsuccessful in negotiating new and acceptable agreements when the existing agreements with associates covered by collective bargaining expire, we could experience business disruptions or increased costs.

As of December 31, 2017, approximately 43% of our associates were represented by a number of different trade unions and works councils, and for 2018, as a result of the sale of our Fluid Handling business, we expect a similar percentage of associates to be represented by trade unions or work councils. Further, as of that date, we had approximately 14,300 associates, representing

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83% of our worldwide associate base, in foreign locations. In Canada, Australia and various countries in Europe, Asia, and Central and South America, by law, certain of our associates are represented by a number of different trade unions and works councils, which subject us to employment arrangements very similar to collective bargaining agreements. Further, the laws of certain foreign countries may place restrictions on our ability to take certain employee-related actions or require that we conduct additional negotiations with trade unions, works councils or other governmental authorities before we can take such actions.

If our associates represented by trade unions or works councils were to engage in a strike, work stoppage or other slowdown in the future, we could experience a significant disruption of our operations. Such disruption could interferewill compete with our business operations and could lead to decreased productivity, increased labor costs and lost revenue. The representation committees that negotiate with the foreign trade unionspatented or works councils on our behalf may not be successful in negotiating new collective bargaining agreements or other employment arrangements when the current ones expire. Furthermore, future labor negotiations could result in significant increases in our labor costs.unpatented technology. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


The effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic have adversely affected our results of operations, financial condition, and business and continue to adversely affect us effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic have adversely affected our results of operations, financial condition, and business and continue to adversely affect us.

We continue to be adversely affected by the economic and other challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken in response thereto. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced adverse impacts on sales in 2020 and 2021, as well as material delays and periodic cancellations of elective medical procedures, orthopedic clinics and physical therapy centers operating at reduced levels, and periodic cancellation of sports programs impacting our business. Although restrictions in most jurisdictions have eased and some impacts of the pandemic have abated, cost inflation, supply chain challenges such as logistics delays, and healthcare provider staffing shortages, all of which are attributable in some part to the pandemic, continue to impact us, including by reducing capacity and the number of medical procedures. It is uncertain when and to what extent lingering conditions will completely subside. The degree to which the COVID-19 situation will continue to impact our businesses, results of operations, and financial condition, including the duration and magnitude of such impacts, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including how quickly and to what extent normal economic conditions resume in full.

Significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates may harm our financial results.

We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. During the year ended December 31, 2022, approximately 32% of our sales were derived from operations outside the United States. Large fluctuations in the rate of exchange between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Changes in the currency exchange rates may impact our financial results positively or negatively in one period and not another, which may make it difficult to compare our operating results from different periods.

We also face exchange risk from transactions with customers in countries outside the United States and from intercompany transactions between affiliates. Although we use the U.S. dollar as our functional currency for reporting purposes, we have manufacturing sites throughout the world and a large portion of our costs are incurred and sales are generated in foreign currencies. Costs incurred and sales recorded by subsidiaries operating outside of the United States are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates effective during the respective period. As a result, we are exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. dollar. Further, we may be subject to foreign currency translation losses depending upon whether foreign nations devalue their currencies.


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We are dependent on the availability of raw materials, as well as parts and components used in our products.

While we manufacture many of the parts and components used in our products, we purchase a substantial amount of raw materials, parts and components from suppliers. The availability and prices for raw materials, parts and components may be subject to curtailment or change due to, among other things, suppliers’ allocations to other purchasers, interruptions in production by suppliers, changes in exchange rates and prevailing price levels, trade disputes and increased tariffs. Additionally, FDA regulations may require additional testing of any raw materials or components from new suppliers prior to the use of those materials or components in certain medical device products. In addition, in the case of a device that is the subject of a pre-market approval, we may also be required to obtain prior FDA permission, which may not be given and could delay or prevent access or use of such raw materials or components. Any significant change in the supply of, or price for, these raw materials, parts or components could materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Certain of our products use components obtained from single sources. For example, the microprocessor used in our OL1000 and SpinaLogic devices is from a single manufacturer. Establishment of replacement suppliers for these components cannot be accomplished quickly and the loss of a single-source supplier, the deterioration of our relationship with a single-source supplier, or any unilateral modification to the contractual terms under which we are supplied components by a single-source supplier could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we rely on third parties to manufacture some of our medical device products. For example, we use a single source for many of the consumer devices our Prevention & Recovery segment distributes in a particular country. If our agreements with these manufacturing companies were terminated, we may not be able to find suitable replacements within a reasonable amount of time or at all. Any such cessation, interruption or delay may impair our ability to meet scheduled deliveries of our products to our customers and may cause our customers to cancel orders.

Additionally, political and economic instability and changes in government regulations in China and other parts of Asia or any health emergencies could affect our ability to continue to receive materials from suppliers in those locations or affected by those emergencies. The loss of such suppliers, any other interruption or delay in the supply of required materials or our inability to obtain these materials at acceptable prices and within a reasonable amount of time could impair our ability to meet scheduled product deliveries to our customers and could hurt our reputation and cause customers to cancel orders.

We are vulnerable to raw material, energy and labor price fluctuations and supply shortages, which have impacted and could continue to impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

In the normal course of our business, we are exposed to market risks related to the availability of and price fluctuations in the purchase of raw materials, energy and commodities used in the manufacturing of our products. The availability and prices for raw materials, energy and commodities are subject to volatility and are influenced by worldwide economic conditions, including the current rising inflationary pressure. They are also influenced by import duties and tariffs speculative action, world supply and demand balances, inventory levels, availability of substitute materials, currency exchange rates, anticipated or perceived shortages, geopolitical tensions, government trade practices and regulations and other factors. Further, the labor market for skilled manufacturing remains tight and our labor costs have increased as a result. Energy, commodity, raw material energy, labor and other cost inflation has impacted and could continue to impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

The markets we serve are highly competitive and some of our competitors may have superior resources. If we are unable to respond successfully to this competition, this could reduce our sales and operating margins.

Our business operates in highly fragmented and competitive markets. In order to maintain and enhance our competitive position, we intend to, among other things, continue investing in manufacturing quality, marketing, customer service and support, distribution networks, and research and development. We may not have sufficient resources to continue to make these investments and we may not be able to maintain our competitive position. Our competitors may develop products that are superior to our products or more widely accepted, develop methods of more efficiently and effectively providing products and services, adapt more quickly than us to new technologies or evolving customer requirements or have a larger product portfolio. Some of our competitors may also have greater financial, marketing and research and development resources than we have or stronger name recognition. As a result, those competitors may be better able to withstand the effects of periodic economic downturns. In addition, pricing pressures could cause us to adjust the prices of some of our products to stay competitive. The development of new technologies by competitors that may compete with our technologies could reduce demand for our products and affect our financial performance. For example, our present and future medical device products could be rendered obsolete or uneconomical by technological advances by one or more of our present or future competitors or by other therapies,
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including biological therapies. Should we not be able to maintain or enhance the competitive values of our products or develop and introduce new products or technologies successfully, or if new products or technologies fail to generate sufficient revenues to offset research and development costs, our business, financial condition and operating results could be materially adversely affected.

The success of our medical device products depends heavily on acceptance by healthcare professionals who prescribe and recommend these products, and our failure to maintain relationships with key healthcare professionals or maintain a high level of confidence by key healthcare professionals in our products could adversely affect our business.

We may not be able to compete successfully with our existing competitors or with new competitors. If we fail to compete successfully, the failure may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Please see Part I, Item 1. “Business - Industry and Competition” for additional information about the competitive markets in which we operate.

Changes in our tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could adversely affect our financial results.

Our future effective income tax rates could be unfavorably affected by various factors, including, among others, changes in the tax rates, rules and regulations in jurisdictions in which we generate income. A number of countries where we do business, including the United States and many countries in the European Union, have implemented, and are considering implementing, changes in relevant tax, accounting and other laws, regulations and interpretations. Additionally, longstanding international tax norms that determine each country’s jurisdiction to tax cross-border international trade are subject to potential evolution. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, a global coalition of member countries, proposed a two-pillar plan to reform international taxation. The proposals aim to ensure a fairer distribution of profits among countries and to impose a floor on tax competition through the introduction of a global minimum tax. On December 12, 2022, European Union member states reached agreement in principle to implement the minimum tax component, known as Pillar 2. The directive has to be transposed into member states’ national law by the end of 2023. As these and other tax laws, regulations and norms change or evolve, our financial results could be materially impacted. Given the unpredictability of these possible changes, it is very difficult to assess whether the overall effect of such potential tax changes would be cumulatively positive or negative for our earnings and cash flow, but such changes could adversely impact our financial results.

In addition, the amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities and by non-U.S. tax authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts recorded, our future financial results may include unfavorable tax adjustments.

We rely on a variety of distribution methods to market and sell our medical device products and if we fail to effectively manage the distribution of such products, our results of operations and future growth could be adversely impacted.

We use a variety of distribution methods to market and sell our medical device products, each of which has distinct risks. For example, to market and sell certain of the orthopedic rehabilitation products that are intended for use in the home and in rehabilitation clinics, we rely on our own direct sales force of representatives in the United States and in Europe. A direct sales force may subject us to higher fixed costs than those of companies that market competing products through independent third parties due to the costs associated with employee benefits, training, and managing sales personnel. As a result, we could be at a competitive disadvantage compared to certain competitors that rely predominately on independent sales agents and third-party distributors. Additionally, these fixed costs may slow our ability to reduce costs in the face of a sudden decline in demand for such products, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. However, for certain orthopedic products, CMF bone growth stimulator products and surgical implant products, we rely on third-party distributors and independent commissioned sales representatives that maintain the customer relationships with the hospitals, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals that purchase, use and recommend the use of such products. Although our internal sales staff trains and manages these third-party distributors and independent sales representatives, we do not directly monitor the efforts that they make to sell our products. In addition, some of the independent sales representatives that we use to sell our surgical implant products also sell products that directly compete with our product offerings. These sales representatives may not dedicate the necessary time or effort to market and sell our products. If we fail to attract and maintain relationships with third-party distributors and skilled independent sales representatives or fail to adequately train and monitor the efforts of the third-party distributors and sales representatives that market and sell our products, or if our existing third-party distributors and independent sales representatives choose not to carry our products, our results of operations and future growth could be adversely affected.

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Risks Related to Government Regulation and Litigation

Our products and our operations are subject to extensive government regulation and oversight, and if we fail to maintain regulatory approvals and clearances, or are unable to obtain, or experience significant delays in obtaining, FDA clearances or approvals or their foreign equivalent for our current and future products or product enhancements, our ability to commercially distribute and market these products could suffer.

Our products are subject to rigorous regulation by the FDA and numerous other federal, state and foreign governmental authorities, as discussed under “Regulatory Environment – Medical Device Regulation” in Part I, Item 1. The process of obtaining regulatory clearances or approvals to market a medical device can be costly and time consuming, and we may not be able to obtain these clearances or approvals on a timely basis, if at all.

In the EU, our notified body issues the certificates that allow CE marking for the sale of our products. To continue to place products on the market in the EU and United Kingdom after expiry of our existing notified body certificate[s], we will need to apply for their certification under the MDR and UK MDR. We may not be able to continue to place our devices on the market in the EU and/or United Kingdom for any current use if we cannot obtain certification for their current use under the MDR or under the UK MDR 2002 when required, if we are unable to do so before the current certificates for our products expire, or if our technical documentation does not meet the new (and more stringent) requirements under the MDR.

Modifications to our products may require new regulatory clearances or approvals in the United States and EU or may require us to recall or cease marketing our products until clearances or approvals are obtained.

If the FDA requires us to obtain PMAs, PMA supplements, or pre-market clearances for any modification to a previously cleared or approved device, we may be required to cease manufacturing and marketing of the modified device or to recall such modified device until we obtain FDA clearance or approval. Any of these actions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

In the EU, we must notify our EU notified body of significant changes to products or to our quality assurance systems affecting those products. For devices covered by CE Certificates of Conformity issued under the EU MDD, no significant changes in design or intended purpose are allowed. If changes are anticipated, new certificates must be obtained under the MDR.

Obtaining new clearances and approvals can be a time-consuming process, and delays in obtaining required future clearances or approvals would adversely affect our ability to introduce new or enhanced products in a timely manner, which could harm our future growth.

The discovery of serious safety issues with our products, or a recall of our products either voluntarily or at the direction of the FDA or another governmental authority, could have a negative impact on us, and failure to report adverse medical events or failures or malfunctions to the FDA as required would subject us to sanctions that could harm our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.

We are subject to the FDA’s medical device reporting regulations and similar foreign regulations, which require us to report to the FDA when we receive or become aware of information that reasonably suggests that one or more of our products may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or malfunctioned in a way that, if the malfunction were to recur, could cause or contribute to a death or serious injury. The timing of our obligation to report is triggered by the date we become aware of the adverse event as well as the nature of the event. We may fail to report adverse events of which we become aware within the prescribed timeframe. We may also fail to recognize awareness of a reportable adverse event, especially if it is not reported to us as an adverse event or if it is unexpected or removed in time from the use of the product. If we fail to comply with our reporting obligations, the FDA could take action, including warning letters, untitled letters, administrative actions, criminal prosecution, imposition of civil monetary penalties, revocation of our device clearance or approval, seizure of our products or delay in clearance or approval of future products.

We also are required to comply with strict post-marketing obligations for our CE marked medical devices in the EU. The MDR provides various requirements relating to post-market surveillance and vigilance, including the obligation for manufacturers to implement a post-market surveillance system, in a manner proportionate to the risk class and appropriate for the type of device. Once a device is on the EEA market, manufacturers must comply with certain vigilance requirements, such
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as reporting serious incidents and fielding safety corrective actions. Noncompliance could lead to penalties and a suspension or withdrawal of our CE Certificate of Conformity.

Our products must be manufactured in accordance with federal and state regulations, and we could be forced to recall our devices or terminate production if we fail to comply with these regulations.

The methods used in, and the facilities used for, the manufacture of our products must comply with the FDA’s QSR, a complex regulatory scheme covering the procedures and documentation of design, testing, production, process controls, quality assurance, labeling, packaging, handling, storage, distribution, installation, servicing and shipping of medical devices. We must also verify that our suppliers maintain facilities, procedures, and operations that comply with our quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements. The FDA enforces the QSR through periodic announced or unannounced inspections of medical device manufacturing facilities, which may include subcontractor facilities. Our products are also subject to similar state regulations and various laws and regulations of foreign countries governing manufacturing.

Our third-party manufacturers may not take the necessary steps to comply with applicable regulations, which could cause delays in the delivery of our products. In addition, failure to comply with applicable FDA requirements or later discovery of previously unknown problems with our products or manufacturing processes could result in actions, as discussed in “Regulatory Environment – Medical Device Regulation” in Part I, Item 1. Any of these actions could significantly and negatively affect supply of our products, harm our reputation, and expose us to product liability claims, and we could lose customers and experience reduced sales and increased costs.

We may be subject to regulatory or enforcement actions if we engage in improper marketing or promotion of our products.

Our promotional activities must comply with FDA and other applicable laws, including prohibition of the promotion of a medical device for a use that has not been FDA-cleared or approved. Use of a device outside of its cleared or approved indications is known as “off-label” use. Physicians may use our products off-label in their professional medical judgment, as the FDA does not restrict or regulate a physician’s choice of treatment within the practice of medicine. However, if the FDA determines that our educational and promotional activities or training constitutes promotion of an off-label use, it could request that we modify our training or promotional materials or subject us to regulatory or enforcement actions, as discussed in “Regulatory Environment – Medical Device Regulation” in Part I, Item 1.

Other federal, state or foreign enforcement authorities also might take action, including, but not limited to, through a whistleblower action under the FCA, if they consider our business activities constitute promotion of an off-label use, which could result in significant penalties. For example, in the EU, the MDR expressly prohibits misleading claims via off-label promotion and grants enforcement power to national competent authorities. In addition, off-label use of our products may increase the risk of product liability claims, which are expensive to defend and could divert our management’s attention, result in substantial damage awards against us, and harm our reputation.

It is also possible that other federal, state or foreign enforcement authorities might take action under other regulatory authority, such as false claims laws or consumer protection laws, if they consider our business activities to constitute promotion of an off-label use, which could result in significant penalties, including, but not limited to, criminal, civil and administrative penalties, damages, fines, disgorgement, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs and the curtailment of our operations.

Legislative or regulatory reforms may make it more difficult and costly for us to obtain regulatory clearance or approval of any future products and to manufacture, market and distribute our products after clearance or approval is obtained.

From time to time, legislation is introduced in Congress that could significantly change the governance of the regulatory approval, manufacture and marketing of regulated products or the reimbursement thereof. In addition, the FDA may change clearance and approval policies, adopt additional regulations or revise existing regulations, or take other actions, which may prevent or delay approval or clearance of our future products under development or impact our ability to modify our currently cleared products on a timely basis. Any new regulations or revisions or reinterpretations of existing regulations may impose additional costs or lengthen review times of planned or future products. It is impossible to predict whether legislative changes will be enacted or FDA regulations, guidance or interpretations changed, and what the impact of such changes, if any, may be.
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The clinical trial process is lengthy and expensive with uncertain outcomes, often requires the enrollment of large numbers of patients, suitable patients may be difficult to identify and recruit, and delays or failures will prevent us from commercializing new or modified products and will adversely affect our business, operating results and prospects.

Initiating and completing clinical trials necessary to support any future PMAs, or additional safety and efficacy data beyond that typically required for a 510(k) clearance for our possible future product candidates, will be time-consuming and expensive and the outcome uncertain. Moreover, the results of early clinical trials are not necessarily predictive of future results, and any product we advance into clinical trials may not have favorable results in later clinical trials. The results of preclinical studies and clinical trials of our products conducted to date and ongoing or future studies and trials of our current, planned, or future products may not be predictive of the results of later clinical trials, and interim results of a clinical trial do not necessarily predict final results. In addition, the initiation and completion of any of clinical studies may be prevented, delayed, or halted for numerous reasons. We may experience delays in our ongoing clinical trials for a number of reasons, which could adversely affect the costs, timing or successful completion of our clinical trials.

Development of sufficient and appropriate clinical protocols to demonstrate safety and efficacy is required and we may not adequately develop such protocols to support clearance and approval. Further, the FDA or our notified body may require us to submit data on a greater number of patients than we originally anticipated or for a longer follow-up period or change the data collection requirements or data analysis applicable to our clinical trials. Delays in patient enrollment or failure of patients to continue to participate in a clinical trial may cause an increase in costs and delays in the approval and attempted commercialization of our products or result in the failure of the clinical trial. In addition, despite considerable time and expense invested in our clinical trials, the FDA or our notified body may not consider our data adequate to demonstrate safety and efficacy. Such increased costs and delays or failures could adversely affect our business, operating results and prospects.

The results of our clinical trials may not support our product candidate claims or may result in the discovery of adverse side effects.

The results of our future clinical trials may not support our future product claims and the FDA may not agree with our conclusions regarding them. Success in pre-clinical studies and early clinical trials does not ensure that later clinical trial success, and we cannot be sure that later trials will replicate the results of prior trials and pre-clinical studies. The clinical trial process may fail to demonstrate that our product candidates are safe and effective for the proposed indicated uses, which could cause us to abandon a product candidate and may delay development of others. Any delay or termination of our clinical trials will delay the filing of our product submissions and, ultimately, our ability to commercialize our product candidates and generate revenues. It is also possible that patients enrolled in clinical trials will experience adverse side effects that are not currently part of the future product’s profile.

Our failure to comply with U.S. federal, state and foreign governmental regulations, including in the EU, could lead to the issuance of warning letters or untitled letters, the imposition of injunctions, suspensions or loss of regulatory clearance, certificates or approvals, product recalls, termination of distribution, product seizures, civil penalties, and in extreme cases, criminal sanctions or closure of manufacturing facilities.

Any product for which we obtain clearance or approval, and the manufacturing processes, post-market surveillance, post-approval clinical data and promotional activities for such product will be subject to continued regulatory review, oversight, requirements, and periodic inspections by the FDA and other domestic and foreign regulatory bodies. In particular, we and our suppliers are required to comply with FDA’s QSR and other regulations enforced outside the United States that cover the manufacture of our products and the methods and documentation of the design, testing, production, control, quality assurance, labeling, packaging, storage and shipping of medical devices. Regulatory bodies, such as the FDA, enforce the QSR and other regulations through periodic inspections. The failure by us or one of our suppliers to comply with applicable statutes and regulations administered by the FDA and other regulatory bodies, or the failure to timely and adequately respond to any adverse inspectional observations or product safety issues, could result in, among other things, any of the enforcement actions discussed in “Regulatory Environment – Medical Device Regulation” in Part I, Item 1. These enforcement actions include, for the EU, the suspension or withdrawal of CE Certificate of Conformity in the EU and the refusal or delay in CE certification and CE marking or new products or modified products. If any of these actions were to occur, it would harm our reputation and cause our product sales and profitability to suffer and may prevent us from generating revenue.


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Our medical device businesses subject us to the possibility of product liability lawsuits, which could harm our business.


As the manufacturer of equipment for use in industrial markets, we face an inherent risk of exposureOur business exposes us to potential product liability claims. Ourrisks that are inherent in the design, manufacture and marketing of medical devices. Component failures, manufacturing nonconformances, design defects, or inadequate disclosure of product-related risks or product-related information with respect to our products may not be free from defects.could result in unsafe conditions, injury or death. In addition, some of our products contain components manufactured by third parties, which may also have defects. From time to time, our business has historically been, and is currently, subject to a number of product liability claims alleging that the use of its products resulted in adverse effects. Our product liability insurance policies have limits that may not be sufficient to cover claims made. In addition, this insurance may not continue to be available at a reasonable cost. With respect to components manufactured by third-party suppliers, the contractual indemnification that we seek from our third-party suppliers may be limited and thus insufficient to cover claims made against us. If insurance coverage or contractual indemnification is insufficient to satisfy product liability claims made against us, the claims could have an adverse effect on our business and financial condition. Even claims without merit could harm our reputation, reduce demand for our products, cause us to incur substantial legal costs and distract the attention of our management. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


If coverage and adequate levels of reimbursement from third-party payors for our medical device products are not obtained, healthcare providers and patients may be reluctant to use our medical device products, our margins may suffer and revenue and profits may decline.

As manufacturers,explained in greater detail in “ Regulatory Environment” in Part I, Item 1, the sales of our medical device products depend largely on whether there is coverage and adequate reimbursement by government healthcare programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, and by private payors. Surgeons, hospitals, physical therapists and other healthcare providers may not use, purchase or prescribe our products and patients may not purchase these products if these third-party payors do not provide satisfactory coverage of, and reimbursement for, the costs of our medical device products or the procedures involving the use of such products. Reduced reimbursement rates will also lower our margins on product sales and could adversely impact the profitability and viability of the affected products.

Medicare payment for DMEPOS also can be impacted by the DMEPOS competitive bidding program, under which Medicare rates are based on bid amounts for certain products in designated geographic areas, rather than the Medicare fee schedule amount. If any of our medical device products are included in competitive bidding and we are not selected as a contract supplier (or subcontractor) in a particular region, or if contract or fee schedule prices are significantly below current Medicare fee schedule reimbursement levels, it could have an adverse impact on our sales and profitability.

Additionally, federal and state legislation and regulation may limit the types of orthopedic professionals who can fit or sell our orthotic products or who can seek reimbursement for them or impose certification or licensing requirements on the measuring, fitting and adjusting of certain orthotic devices, and additional states may do so in the future. Although some of these state laws exempt manufacturers’ representatives, others do not. Such laws could reduce the number of potential customers by restricting our sales representatives’ activities in those jurisdictions or reduce demand for our products by reducing the number of professionals who fit and sell them.

Audits or denials of claims by government agencies could reduce our revenues or profits.

We submit claims on behalf of patients directly to, and receive payments directly from, the Medicare and Medicaid programs and private payors. Therefore, we are subject to extensive government regulation, including detailed requirements for submitting reimbursement claims under appropriate codes and maintaining certain documentation to support our claims. Medicare contractors and Medicaid agencies periodically conduct pre- and post-payment reviews and other audits of claims and are under increasing pressure to more closely scrutinize healthcare claims and supporting documentation. Such reviews or similar audits of our claims including by Recovery Audit Contractors, or private companies operating on a contingent fee basis to identify and recoup Medicare overpayments, and Zone Program Integrity Contractors, or contractors charged with investigating potential fraud and abuse, could result in material delays in payment, as well as material recoupment or denials, which would reduce our Net sales and profitability, investigations, potential liability under fraud or abuse laws or exclusion from participation in the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs. Private payors may conduct similar reviews and audits.

Additionally, we participate in the government’s Federal Supply Schedule program for medical equipment, whereby we contract with the government to supply certain of our medical products. Participation in this program requires us to follow
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certain pricing practices and other contract requirements. Failure to comply with such pricing practices and/or other contract requirements could result in delays in payment or fines or penalties, which could reduce our revenues or profits.

Federal and state health reform and cost control efforts could adversely impact our business and results of operations, and federal and state legislatures and agencies continue to consider further reforms and cost control efforts that could adversely impact our business and results of operations.

As discussed in “Regulatory Environment – Healthcare Reform” in Part I, Item 1, there have been a variety of environmentalfederal and state healthcare reform and cost control efforts that have affected and could in the future adversely affect our business. We cannot be sure whether additional legislative changes will be enacted, or whether government regulations or other policy will be changed, or what the impact of such changes would be on the marketing approvals, sales, pricing, or reimbursement of our products. We expect that any such health care reform measures that may be adopted in the future may result in more rigorous coverage criteria and safetyin additional downward pressure on the price that we receive for our products. Any reduction in reimbursement from Medicare or other government health care programs may result in a similar reduction in payments from private payors. The implementation of cost containment measures or other health care reforms may prevent us from being able to generate revenue, attain profitability, or commercialize our product candidates.

Our relationships with customers, physicians and third-party payors are subject to federal and state health care fraud and abuse laws, false claims laws, physician payment transparency laws and other health care laws and regulations. If we or our employees, independent contractors, consultants, commercial partners, or vendors violate these laws we could face substantial penalties.

Our relationships with customers, physicians and third-party payors are subject to federal and state health care fraud and abuse laws, false claims laws, physician payment transparency laws and other health care laws and regulations. The U.S. health care laws and regulations that may affect our ability to operate include, but are not limited to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the federal civil False Claims Act, the civil monetary penalties statute, the Physician Self-Referral Law, the healthcare fraud provisions under HIPAA, the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act, and state and foreign equivalents of each of these laws. Refer to “Regulatory Environment – Other Healthcare Laws – Fraud and Abuse Laws” in Part I, Item 1 for a more fulsome description of these laws. Violations of these laws are punishable by criminal and/or civil sanctions, including, in some instances, fines, imprisonment and, within the United States, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Administration health programs.

Greater scrutiny of marketing practices in the medical device industry has resulted in numerous government investigations, and this enforcement activity is expected to continue. For example, the Department of Justice recently entered into a settlement with a diabetic shoe company and its president and CEO to resolve allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by selling custom diabetic shoe inserts that were not actually custom-fabricated in accordance with Medicare standards. As a DME supplier, we submit claims for reimbursement from federal health care programs, which can present increased risks under the False Claims Act if not conducted in a compliant manner. These laws and regulations, among other things, constrain our business, marketing and other promotional activities by limiting the kinds of financial arrangements we have with hospitals, physicians or other potential purchasers of our products, including marketing and consulting arrangements, payment of royalties for product development, and our OfficeCare consignment stock and bill program.

Because of the breadth of these laws and the narrowness of available statutory exceptions and regulatory safe harbors, our business, marketing and other promotional activities could be subject to challenge under one or more of such laws. It is not always possible to identify and deter employee misconduct or business noncompliance, and the precautions we take to detect and prevent inappropriate conduct may not be effective in controlling unknown or unmanaged risks or losses or in protecting us from governmental investigations or other actions or lawsuits stemming from a failure to be in compliance with such laws or liabilitiesregulations. Efforts to ensure that ariseour business arrangements will comply with applicable health care laws may involve substantial costs. It is possible that governmental and enforcement authorities will conclude that our business practices may not comply with current or future statutes, regulations or case law interpreting applicable fraud and abuse or other health care laws and regulations.

If we or our employees, agents, independent contractors, consultants, commercial partners and vendors violate these laws, we may be subject to investigations, enforcement actions and/or significant penalties, including the imposition of significant civil, criminal and administrative penalties, damages, disgorgement, monetary fines, imprisonment, possible exclusion from participation in Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs, contractual damages, reputational harm, diminished profits and future earnings, additional reporting requirements and/or oversight if we become subject to a
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corporate integrity agreement or similar agreement to resolve allegations of non-compliance with these laws, and curtailment of our operations, any of which could adversely affect our ability to operate our business and our results of operations.

The success of our surgical implant products depends on our relationships with leading surgeons who assist with the development and testing of our products, and our ability to comply with enhanced disclosure requirements regarding payments to physicians.

A key aspect of the development of our surgical implant products is the use of designing and consulting arrangements with orthopedic surgeons who are highly qualified and experienced in their field. These surgeons assist in the development and clinical testing of new surgical implant products. They also participate in symposia and seminars introducing new surgical implant products and assist in the training of healthcare professionals in using our new products. Our arrangements with orthopedic surgeons also must comply with the fraud and abuse and transparency laws discussed above, which may be an impediment for some surgeons we seek to engage. We may not be successful in maintaining or renewing our current designing and consulting arrangements with these surgeons or in developing similar arrangements with new surgeons. In that event, our ability to develop, test and market new surgical implant products could be adversely affected.

To enforce compliance with the healthcare regulatory laws, certain enforcement bodies have recently increased their scrutiny of interactions between healthcare companies and healthcare providers, which has led to a number of investigations, prosecutions, convictions and settlements in the healthcare industry. For example, the EU Member States closely monitor perceived unlawful marketing activity by companies, including inducement to prescribe and the encouragement of off-label use of devices. Responding to investigations can be time- and resource-consuming and can divert management’s attention from the business. Additionally, as a result of noncompliance,these investigations, healthcare providers and entities may have to agree to additional compliance and reporting requirements as part of a consent decree or corporate integrity agreement. Any such investigation or settlement could increase our costs or otherwise have an adverse effect on our business. Even an unsuccessful challenge or investigation into our practices could cause adverse publicity and be costly to respond to. If our operations are found to be in violation of any of the healthcare laws or regulations described above or any other healthcare regulations that apply to us, we may be subject to penalties, including administrative, civil and criminal penalties, damages, fines, exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs, imprisonment, contractual damages, reputational harm, disgorgement and the curtailment or restructuring of our operations. Moreover, industry associations closely monitor the activities of their member companies. If these organizations or national authorities were to name us as having breached our obligations under their laws, regulations, rules or standards, our reputation would suffer and our business, financial condition, operating results, cash flows and prospects could be costly.adversely affected.


Actual or perceived failures to comply with applicable data protection, privacy and security laws, regulations, standards and other requirements could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Our businesses arebusiness is subject to international,U.S. federal stateprivacy and local environmental and safetysecurity laws and regulations, including HIPAA, as more fully described in “Regulatory Environment – Other Healthcare Laws – Data Privacy and Security Laws” in Part I, Item 1. Healthcare providers who prescribe our products and from whom we obtain patient health information are subject to privacy and security requirements under HIPAA, as are we in certain circumstances. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has direct enforcement authority against covered entities and business associates with regard to compliance with HIPAA regulations. We also could be subject to criminal penalties if we knowingly obtain individually identifiable health information from a covered entity in a manner that is not authorized or permitted by HIPAA or for aiding and abetting and/or conspiring to commit a violation of HIPAA. We are unable to predict whether our actions could be subject to prosecution in the event of an impermissible disclosure of health information to us. There are costs and administrative burdens associated with ongoing compliance with HIPAA regulations and similar state law requirements. Any failure to comply with current and applicable future requirements could adversely affect our profitability. As described in further detail in “Regulatory Environment – Other Healthcare Laws – Data Privacy and Security Laws” in Part I, Item 1, various states have implemented similar privacy laws and regulations governing emissions of: regulated air pollutants; discharges of wastewater and storm water; storage and handling of raw materials; generation, storage, transportation and disposal of regulated wastes; and laws and regulations governing worker safety. These requirements impose onthat are not necessarily preempted by HIPAA. If the states in which we conduct our businesses certain responsibilities, includingbusiness are more protective, we may have to comply with the obligation to obtain and maintain various environmental permits. If we were to failstricter provisions. Failure to comply with these requirements or fail to obtain or maintain a required permit, we could be subject to penaltieslaws and be required to undertake corrective action measures to achieve compliance. In addition, if our noncompliance with such regulations were to result in a release of hazardous materials into the environment, such as soil or groundwater, we could be required to remediate such contamination, which could be costly. Moreover, noncompliance could subject us to private claims for property damage or personal injury based on exposure to hazardous materials or unsafe working conditions. In addition, changes in applicable requirements or stricter interpretation of existing requirements may result in, costlyamong other things, significant civil penalties and injunctive relief, or potential statutory or actual damages. There can be no assurance that the processes we have implemented to manage compliance requirementswith these laws and regulations will be successful.

The FTC also sets expectations for failing to take appropriate steps to keep consumers’ personal information secure, or otherwise subjectfailing to provide a level of security commensurate to promises made to individual about the security of their personal information (such as in a privacy notice) may constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5(a) of the
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FTC Act. While we do not intend to engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, the FTC has the power to enforce promises as it interprets them, and events that we cannot fully control, such as data breaches, may be result in FTC enforcement. Enforcement by the FTC under the FTC Act can result in civil penalties or enforcement actions.

Any actual or perceived failure by us or the third parties with whom we work to future liabilities. The occurrencecomply with data privacy or security laws, policies, legal obligations or industry standards, or any security incident that results in the unauthorized release or transfer of any of the foregoinginformation concerning individuals, may result in governmental enforcement actions and investigations, including by European data protection authorities and U.S. federal and state regulatory authorities, fines and penalties, litigation and/or adverse publicity, including by consumer advocacy groups, and could cause our customers, their patients and other healthcare professionals to lose trust in us, which could harm our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

As the present or former owner or operator of real property, or generator of waste, we could become subject to liability for environmental contamination, regardless of whether we caused such contamination.

Under various federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances, and, in some instances, international laws, relating to the protection of the environment, a current or former owner or operator of real property may be liable for the cost to remove or remediate contamination on, under, or released from such property and for any damage to natural resources resulting from such contamination. Similarly, a generator of waste can be held responsible for contamination resulting from the treatment or disposal of such waste at any off-site location (such as a landfill), regardless of whether the generator arranged for the treatment or disposal of the waste in compliance with applicable laws. Costs associated with liability for removal or remediation of contamination or damage to natural resources could be substantial and liability under these laws may attach without regard to whether the responsible party knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of the contaminants. In addition, the liability maylandscape of laws regulating personal data is constantly evolving, compliance requires a flexible privacy framework and substantial resources, and compliance efforts will likely be jointan increasing and several. Moreover, the presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination at our properties, or properties for which we are deemed responsible, may expose us to liability for property damage or personal injury, or materially adversely affect our ability to sell our real property interests or to borrow using the real property as collateral. We could be subject to environmental liabilities in the

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future as a result of historic or current operations that have resulted or will result in contamination. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Failure to maintain and protect our intellectual property rights or challenges to these rights by third parties may affect our operations and financial performance.

The market for many of our products is, in part, dependent upon patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, agreements with employees, customers and other third parties to establish and maintain our intellectual property rights, and the Goodwill engendered by our trademarks and trade names. The protection and enforcement of these intellectual property rights is therefore material to a portion of our businesses. The failure to protect these rights may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Litigation may be required to enforce our intellectual property rights, protect our trade secrets or determine the validity and scope of proprietary rights of others. It may be particularly difficult to enforce our intellectual property rights in countries where such rights are not highly developed or protected. Any action we take to protect or enforce our intellectual property rights could be costly and could absorb significant management time and attention. As a result of any such litigation, we could lose any proprietary rights we have.

In addition, third parties may claim that we or our customers are infringing upon their intellectual property rights. Claims of intellectual property infringement may subject us to costly and time-consuming defense actions and, should defenses not be successful, may resultsubstantial cost in the payment of damages, redesign of affected products, entry into settlement or license agreements, or a temporary or permanent injunction prohibiting us from manufacturing, marketing or selling certain of our products. It is also possible that others will independently develop technology that will compete with our patented or unpatented technology. The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.future.

The loss of key leadership could have a material adverse effect on our ability to run our business.

We may be adversely affected if we lose members of our senior leadership. We are highly dependent on our senior leadership team as a result of their expertise in our industry and our business. The loss of key leadership or the inability to attract, retain and motivate sufficient numbers of qualified management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our credit agreement contains restrictions that may limit our flexibility in operating our business.

The credit agreement entered into on June 5, 2015 by and among the Company, as the borrower, certain U.S. subsidiaries of the Company identified therein, as guarantors, each of the lenders party thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent, swing line lender and global coordinator (the “DB Credit Agreement”), contains various covenants that limit our ability to engage in specified types of transactions. These covenants limit our ability to, among other things:
incur additional indebtedness;
make certain investments;
create liens on certain assets to secure debt; and
consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all our assets.
In addition, under the DB Credit Agreement, we are required to satisfy and maintain compliance with a total leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. Limitations imposed by the DB Credit Agreement’s various covenants could have a materially adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Any impairment in the value of our intangible assets, including Goodwill, would negatively affect our operating results and total capitalization.

Our Total assets reflect substantial intangible assets, primarily Goodwill. The Goodwill results from our acquisitions, representing the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets we have acquired. We assess at least annually whether there has been impairment in the value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets. If future operating performance at one or more of our business units were to fall significantly below current levels, if competing or alternative technologies emerge, or if market conditions for an acquired business decline, we could incur, under current applicable accounting rules, a non-cash charge to operating earnings for Goodwill impairment. Any determination requiring the write-off of a significant portion of unamortized intangible assets would adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and total capitalization, the effect of which could be material.

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Our defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement medical and death benefit plans are or may become subject to funding requirements or obligations that could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We operate defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement medical and death benefit plans for our current and former employees worldwide. Each plan’s funding position is affected by the investment performance of the plan’s investments, changes in the fair value of the plan’s assets, the type of investments, the life expectancy of the plan’s members, changes in the actuarial assumptions used to value the plan’s liabilities, changes in the rate of inflation and interest rates, our financial position, as well as other changes in economic conditions. Furthermore, since a significant proportion of the plans’ assets are invested in publicly traded debt and equity securities, they are, and will be, affected by market risks. Any detrimental change in any of the above factors is likely to worsen the funding position of each of the relevant plans, and this would likely require the plans’ sponsoring employers to increase the contributions currently made to the plans to satisfy our obligations. Any requirement to increase the level of contributions currently made could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Significant movements in foreign currency exchange rates may harm our financial results.

We are exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. During the year ended December 31, 2017, approximately 76% of our sales were derived from operations outside the U.S., and for 2018 we expect a majority of our sales to be outside of the U.S. notwithstanding the sale of our Fluid Handling business. A significant portion of our revenues and income are denominated in foreign currencies. Large fluctuations in the rate of exchange between foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Changes in the currency exchange rates may impact the financial results positively or negatively in one period and not another, which may make it difficult to compare our operating results from different periods.

We also face exchange risk from transactions with customers in countries outside the U.S. and from intercompany transactions between affiliates. Although we use the U.S. dollar as our functional currency for reporting purposes, we have manufacturing sites throughout the world and a substantial portion of our costs are incurred and sales are generated in foreign currencies. Costs incurred and sales recorded by subsidiaries operating outside of the U.S. are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates effective during the respective period. As a result, we are exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. dollar. Further, we may be subject to foreign currency translation losses depending upon whether foreign nations devalue their currencies.

We have generally accepted the exposure to exchange rate movements in translation without using derivative financial instruments to manage this risk. Both positive and negative movements in currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar will therefore continue to affect the reported amount of sales, profit, assets and liabilities in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We are dependent on the availability of raw materials, as well as parts and components used in our products.

While we manufacture many of the parts and components used in our products, we purchase a substantial amount of raw materials, parts and components from suppliers. The availability and prices for raw materials, parts and components may be subject to curtailment or change due to, among other things, suppliers’ allocations to other purchasers, interruptions in production by suppliers, changes in exchange rates and prevailing price levels. Any significant change in the supply of, or price for, these raw materials, parts or components could materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, delays in delivery of raw materials, parts or components by suppliers could cause delays in our delivery of products to our customers.

We are currently working to streamline our supplier base. However, this could exacerbate certain of the risks described above. For example, as a result of maintaining relationships with fewer suppliers, we may become more dependent on such suppliers having adequate quantities of raw materials, parts or components that satisfy our requirements at prices that we consider appropriate, and on the timely delivery of such raw materials, parts or components to us.  In addition, as a result of maintaining relationships with fewer suppliers, it may be more difficult or impossible to obtain raw materials, parts or components from alternative sources when such components and raw materials are not available from our regular suppliers.

New or changing regulations, and customer focus on environmental, social and governance responsibility, may impose additional costs on us and expose us to new risks, including with respect to the sourcing of our products.

Regulators, stockholders and other interested constituencies have focused increasingly on the environmental, social and governance practices of companies, which has resulted in new regulations that may impose costs on us and expose us to new risks.

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We may be subject to additional regulations in the future arising from the increased focus on environmental, social and governance responsibility. In addition, our customers may require us to implement environmental, social or governance responsibility procedures or standards before they will continue to do business with us.The occurrence of any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on the price of our shares and our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition to the regulations noted above, our businesses are subject to extensive regulation by U.S. and non-U.S. governmental and self-regulatory entities at the supranational, federal, state, local and other jurisdictional levels. These regulations are continually changing, differ or conflict across jurisdictions, and have tended to become more stringent over time. We, our representatives and the industries in which we operate may at times be under review and/or investigation by regulatory authorities. Failure to comply (or any alleged or perceived failure to comply) with relevant regulations could result in civil and criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties, and any such failure or alleged failure (or becoming subject to a regulatory enforcement investigation) could also cause damage to our reputation, disrupt our business, limit our ability to manufacture, import, export and sell products and services, result in loss of customers and disbarment from selling to certain federal agencies and cause us to incur significant legal and investigatory fees. Compliance with these and other regulations may also affect our returns on investment, require us to incur significant expenses or modify our business model or impair our flexibility in modifying product, marketing, pricing or other strategies for growing our business.


Our information technology infrastructure could be subject to service interruptions, data corruption, cyber-based attacks, or network security breaches, which could result in the disruption of operations or the loss of data confidentiality.


We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, cloud-based services and third partythird-party service providers, to process, transmit and store electronic information (including PHI), personally identifiable information, credit card and other financial information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes and activities, including procurement, manufacturing, distribution, invoicing, collection, communication with our employees, customers, dealers and suppliers, business acquisitions and other corporate transactions, compliance with regulatory, legal and tax requirements, and research and development. For example, in the ordinary course of business, our business collects, stores, and transmits certain sensitive data, including PHI, personally identifiable information, and patient data. These information technology networks and systems may be susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to failures during the process of upgrading or replacing software, databases or components, power outages, hardware failures or computer viruses. If these information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, our business, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity could be materially adversely affected.


In addition,Our information technology networks and systems are subject to security threats and sophisticated cyber-based attacks, including, but not limited to, denial-of-service attacks, hacking, “phishing” attacks, computer viruses, ransomware, malware, employee or insider error, malfeasance, social engineering, or physical breaches, maythat can cause deliberate or unintentional damage, destruction or misuse, manipulation, denial of access to or disclosure of confidential or important information by our employees, suppliers or third partythird-party service providers. Additionally, advanced persistent attempts to gain unauthorized access or deny access to, or otherwise disrupt, our systems and those of third partythird-party service providers we rely on are increasing in sophistication and frequency. We have experienced, and expect to continue to confront, attempts fromefforts by hackers and other third parties to gain unauthorized access or deny access to, or otherwise disrupt, our information technology systems and networks. Although theseAny such future attacks to date have not had a material impact on us, we could in the future experience attacks that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. We can provide no assurance that our efforts to actively manage technology risks potentially affecting our systems and networks will be successful in eliminating or mitigating risks to our systems, networks and data or in effectively resolving such risks when they materialize. A failure of or breach in information technology security of our own systems, or those of our third-party vendors, could expose us and our employees, customers, dealers and suppliers to risks of misuse of information or systems, the compromise of confidential information, manipulation and destruction of data, defective products, production downtimes and operations disruptions. Any of these events in turn could adversely affect our reputation, competitive position, including loss of customers and revenue, business, results of operations and liquidity. In addition, such breaches in security could result in litigation, regulatory action and potential liability, including liability under federal or state laws that protect the privacy of personal information, such as HIPAA, as well as the costs and operational consequences of implementing further data protection measures.


ToAdditionally, to conduct our operations, we regularly move data across national borders, and consequently we are subject to a variety of continuously evolving and developing laws and regulations in the United States and abroad regarding privacy, data protection and data security. The scope of the laws that may be applicable to us is often uncertain and may be conflicting, particularly with respect to foreign laws. For example, some of the data we handle and aspects of our operations are subject to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”),GDPR, which greatly increases the jurisdictional reach of European Union law and adds a broad array of requirements for handling personal data, including the public disclosure of significant data breaches becomes effective in May 2018.and provides for significant potential penalties and remedies for violations. Other countries have enacted or are enacting data localization
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laws that require data to stay within their borders. All of these evolving compliance and operational requirements impose significant costs that are likely to increase over time.



We are subject to anti-bribery laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as well as export controls, economic sanctions, and other trade laws, the violation of which could lead to serious adverse consequences.

We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), the U.K. Bribery Act, and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions that generally prohibit companies and those acting on their behalf from authorizing, promising, offering or providing, directly or indirectly, improper payments or anything else of value to government officials to obtain or retain business or other commercial advantage, and the U.K. Bribery Act and other anti-bribery laws also prohibit similar conduct between private parties. The FCPA also imposes obligations on publicly traded U.S. corporations that are intended to prevent the diversion of corporate funds for improper payments and the establishment of “off the books” slush funds from which such payments can be made and to provide assurance that transactions are accurately recorded, lawful and in accordance with management’s authorization. Because of the predominance of government-sponsored health care systems around the world, many of our customer relationships outside of the United States are with government entities. As a result, interactions with those customers present compliance risk under the FCPA and other anti-bribery laws. In addition, anti-bribery laws can pose unique challenges for companies with foreign operations in countries where corruption is a recognized problem. While we believe we have implemented appropriate policies and procedures to mitigate risk of non-compliance with the FCPA and other applicable anti-bribery laws by the Company and persons or entities acting on our behalf, we cannot assure that such policies, procedures, and training will always protect us from violations by our employees, distributors or other agents. In addition, we may be exposed to liability due to pre-acquisition conduct of businesses or operations we acquire, as well as the conduct of their employees, distributors or other agents. Violations of anti-bribery laws, or allegations thereof, could disrupt our operations, distract management, and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We also could be subject to criminal and civil penalties, disgorgement, substantial expenditures related to remedial actions, and reputational harm.

We are also subject to U.S. export controls and economic sanctions laws, regulations and other legal requirements, including the Export Administration Regulations and economic sanctions administered and enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, as well as other laws and regulations that limit our ability to market, sell, distribute or otherwise transfer our products or technology directly or indirectly to restricted persons and prohibited countries or regions. Our efforts to comply with U.S. and other applicable export controls and economic sanctions laws, regulations and other legal requirements may not prevent violations. Noncompliance with these laws could result in substantial civil and criminal penalties, including fines and the disgorgement of profits, the imposition of a court-appointed monitor, the denial of export privileges, and debarment from participation in government contracts, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our international operations or on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Risks Related to the Separation

We may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the Separation, and the Separation may adversely affect our businesses.

We may not be able to achieve the full strategic and financial benefits from the Separation that were expected, or such benefits may be delayed or not occur at all. The following benefits, among others, were expected to result from the Separation:

the Separation is expected to allow investors to value the Company based on its distinct investment identity, and enable investors to evaluate the merits, performance and future prospects of the Company’s businesses based on their distinct characteristics;
the Separation is expected to facilitate incentive compensation structures for employees more directly tied to the performance of the Company’s businesses, and may enhance employee hiring and retention by, among other things, improving the alignment of management and employee incentives with performance and growth objectives; and
the Separation is expected to allow us to more effectively pursue our operating priorities and strategies, and enable management to focus on unique opportunities for long-term growth and profitability.



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We may not achieve these and other anticipated benefits for a variety of reasons, including, among others:

certain costs and liabilities that were otherwise less significant to the Company prior to the Separation will be more significant for us as a separate company after the Separation
we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations and other adverse events than we were prior to the Separation; and
following the Separation, our businesses are less diversified than they were prior to the Separation.

If we fail to achieve some or all of the benefits we expected to result from the Separation, or if such benefits are delayed, our businesses, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.

We could incur significant liability if the separation and distribution of ESAB is determined to be a taxable transaction.

We have received (i) a private letter ruling from the IRS and (ii) an opinion from outside tax counsel regarding the qualification of the separation and distribution of ESAB as a transaction that is described in Sections 355(a) and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code. The private letter ruling and opinion each relies on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings from ESAB and us regarding the past and future conduct of the companies’ respective businesses and other matters. If any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are incorrect or not satisfied, we may not be able to rely on the private letter ruling or opinion of tax counsel. In addition, the private letter ruling does not address all the requirements for determining whether the separation and distribution qualify under Sections 355(a) and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the opinion, which addresses all such requirements, relies on the private letter ruling as to matters covered by the ruling and will not be binding on the IRS or the courts. Notwithstanding the private letter ruling or the opinion of tax counsel we have received, the IRS could determine on audit that the separation and distribution are taxable if it determines that any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are not correct or have been violated or if it disagrees with the conclusions not addressed in the ruling. If the separation and distribution of ESAB are determined to be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes, our stockholders that received the distribution and are subject to U.S. federal income tax and we could be subject to significant U.S. federal income tax liabilities.

Potential indemnification liabilities to ESAB pursuant to the separation agreement could materially and adversely affect our businesses, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

We entered into a separation and distribution agreement and related agreements with ESAB to govern the separation and distribution of ESAB and the relationship between the two companies going forward. These agreements provide for specific indemnity and liability obligations of each party and could lead to disputes between us. If we are required to indemnify ESAB under the circumstances set forth in these agreements, we may be subject to substantial liabilities. In addition, with respect to the liabilities for which ESAB has agreed to indemnify us under these agreements, there can be no assurance that the indemnity rights we have against ESAB will be sufficient to protect us against the full amount of the liabilities, or that ESAB will be able to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations. Each of these risks arising from changes in technology.could negatively affect our businesses, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


The supply chains in which we operate are subject to technological changesGeneral Risk Factors and changes in customer requirements. We may not successfully develop or implement new or modified types of products or technologies that may be required by our customersOther Risks

Changes in the future. Further,general economy could negatively impact the development of new technologies by competitors that may compete with our technologies could reduce demand for our products and affectservices and harm our operations and financial performance. Should we not be able to maintain or enhance

Our financial performance depends, in large part, on conditions in the competitive values of our products or develop and introduce new products or technologies successfully, or if new products or technologies fail to generate sufficient revenues to offset research and development costs, our business, financial condition and operating results could be materially adversely affected.

The markets we serve are highly competitive and someon the general condition of the global economy, which impacts these markets. Any sustained weakness in demand for our competitors may have superior resources. If we are unable to respond successfully to this competition, thisproducts and services resulting from a downturn of or uncertainty in the global economy could reduce our sales and operating margins.

We sell mostprofitability. In addition, we believe that many of our customers and suppliers are reliant on liquidity from global credit markets and, in some cases, require external financing to purchase products in highly fragmentedor finance operations. If our customers lack liquidity or are unable to access the credit markets, it may impact customer demand for our products and competitive markets. We believe that the principal elements of competition in our markets are:
the ability to meet customer specifications;
application expertise and design and engineering capabilities;
product quality and brand name;
timeliness of delivery;
price; and
quality of aftermarket sales and support.

In order to maintain and enhance our competitive position, we intend to continue investing in manufacturing quality, marketing, customer service and support, distribution networks, and research and development. We may not have sufficient resources to continue to make these investmentsservices and we may not be able to maintain our competitive position. Our competitors may develop products that are superiorcollect amounts owed to our products, develop methodsus. The occurrence of more efficiently and effectively providing products and services, or adapt more quickly than us to new technologies or evolving customer requirements. Someany of our competitors may have greater financial, marketing and research and development resources than we have. As a result, those competitors may be better able to withstand the effects of periodic economic downturns. In addition, pricing pressuresforegoing could cause us to lower the prices of some of our products to stay competitive. We may not be able to compete successfully with our existing competitors or with new competitors. If we fail to compete successfully, the failure may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


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Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by disruptions in the global economy caused by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The global economy has been negatively impacted by the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Furthermore, governments in the United States, United Kingdom and European Union have each imposed export controls on certain products and financial and economic sanctions on certain industry sectors and parties in Russia, and Russia has imposed counter-sanctions in response. Although we have no direct operations in Russia or Ukraine or government-imposed sanctions on our taxproducts currently, we could experience the impact of sanctions in the future and/or shortages in materials, increased costs for raw material and other supply chain issues due in part to the negative impact of the Russia-Ukraine military conflict on the global economy. Further escalation of geopolitical tensions related to the military conflict, including increased trade barriers or restrictions on global trade, could result in, among other things, cyberattacks, additional supply disruptions, lower consumer demand and changes to foreign exchange rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities couldand financial markets, any of which may adversely affect our financial results.business and supply chain.


Our future effective income tax rates could be unfavorably affected by various factors including, among others, changes inThe loss of key leadership or the tax rates, rulesinability to attract, develop, engage, and regulations in jurisdictions in which we generate income. For example, compliance with the 2017 U.S. Tax Cut and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”) may require the collection of information not regularly produced within our Company, the use of provisional estimates in our financial statements, and the exercise of significant judgment in accounting for its provisions. Many aspects of the Tax Act are unclear and may not be clarified for some time. As regulations and guidance evolve with respect to the Tax Act, and as we gather more information and perform more analysis, our results may differ from previous estimates and may materially affect our financial position.

In addition, foreign countries may consider changes to existing tax laws, in response to the Tax Act or otherwise, including allowing existing provisions to expire, that could significantly impact the treatment of income earned outside the U.S. An increase in our effective tax rateretain qualified employees could have a material adverse effect on our after-taxability to run our business.

We may be adversely affected if we lose members of our senior leadership. We are highly dependent on our senior leadership team as a result of their expertise in our industry and our business. The loss of key leadership or the inability to attract, retain and motivate sufficient numbers of qualified management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, our continued success depends, in part, on our ability to identify and attract qualified candidates with the requisite education, background, and experience as well as our ability to develop, engage, and retain qualified employees. Failure to attract, develop, engage, and retain qualified employees, whether as a result of an insufficient number of qualified applicants, difficulty in recruiting new employees, or inadequate resources to train, integrate, and retain qualified employees, could impair our ability to execute our business strategy and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Act was signed into law making significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code which included how the U.S. imposes income tax on multinational corporations. Key changes in the Tax Act which are relevant to the Company and generally effective January 1, 2018 include a flat corporate income tax rate of 21 percent to replace the marginal rates that range from 15 percent to 35 percent, elimination of the corporate alternative minimum tax, the creation of a territorial tax system, a one-time tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings (“Transition Tax”) to transition to the territorial system, a “minimum tax” on certain foreign earnings above an enumerated rate of return, a new base erosion anti-abuse tax that subjects

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certain payments made by a U.S. company to its foreign subsidiary to additional taxes, and an incentive for U.S. companies to sell, lease or license goods and services outside the U.S. by taxing the income at a reduced effective rate. The Tax Act also imposes limits on executive compensation and interest expense deductions, while permitting the immediate expensing for the cost of new investments in certain property acquired after September 27, 2017.

The financial accounting literature requires registrants to account for the Tax Act in the period of enactment. The SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”), which allows registrants to include a provisional amount to account for the implications of the Tax Act. Accordingly, of significance, the Company included a provisional estimate of approximately $52 million for the Transition Tax, payable over 8 years. Generally, the foreign earnings subject to the Transition Tax can be distributed without additional U.S. tax; however, if distributed, the amount could be subject to foreign taxes and U.S. state and local taxes. The Company continues to evaluate the implications of the Tax Act including actions we may take to address our business objectives. Therefore, the Company continues to maintain its indefinite reinvestment of foreign earnings assertion. The Company also included a provisional tax benefit estimate of approximately $55 million for the re-measurement of its U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities to 21 percent.

The Tax Act introduces significant complexity, notably in the computation of the Transition Tax including interpretation of law, and the information required to perform the computations is significant. As additional regulatory guidance is issued by the applicable taxing authorities, as accounting treatment is clarified, and as we perform additional analysis on the application of the law, we will adjust our provisional estimates in the period completed, which could materially affect our tax obligations and effective tax rate.

In addition, the amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities and by non-U.S. tax authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts recorded, our future financial results may include unfavorable tax adjustments.

Risks and Other Considerations Related to our Common Stock


The issuances of additional Common and Preferred stock or the resale of previously restricted Common stock may adversely affect the market price of Colfaxour Common stock.


Pursuant to certain registration rights agreements we have entered into with Mitchell P. Rales and Steven M. Rales BDT CF Acquisition Vehicle, LLC, and Markel Corporation (collectively, the “Investors”), the Investors and their permitted transferees have registration rights for the resale of certain shares of Colfaxour Common stock. These registration rights would facilitate the resale of such securities into the public market, and any such resale would increase the number of shares of Colfaxour Common stock available for public trading. Sales by the Investors or their permitted transferees of a substantial number of shares of Colfaxour Common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales might occur, could have a material adverse effect on the price of Colfaxour Common stock.


Additionally, under our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, there are additional authorized shares of Colfaxour Common stock. Furthermore, we may issue a significant number of additional shares, in connection with acquisitions or otherwise. We also may issue a significant number of additional shares, either into the marketplace through an existing shelf registration statement or through other mechanisms. Additional shares issued would have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share.


Provisions in our governing documents and Delaware law and the percentage of Common stock owned by our largest stockholders, may delay or prevent an acquisition of ColfaxEnovis that may be beneficial to our stockholders.


Our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and Delaware law contain provisions that may make it difficult for a third partythird-party to acquire us without the consent of our Board of Directors. These include provisions prohibiting stockholders from taking action by written consent, prohibiting special meetings of stockholders called by stockholders, prohibiting stockholder nominations and approvals without complying with specific advance notice requirements, and mandating certain procedural steps for stockholders who wish to introduce business or nominate a director candidate. In addition, our Board of Directors has the right to issue Preferred stock without stockholder approval, which our Board of Directors could use to affect a rights plan or “poison pill” that could dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer and may have the effect of delaying, discouraging or preventing an acquisition of Colfax. Delaware law also imposes some restrictions on mergers and other business combinations between Colfax and any holder of 15% or more of its outstanding voting stock.Enovis.





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In addition, the percentage of Colfax Common stock owned Mitchell P. Rales, Steven M. Rales, and BDT Capital Partners, LLC and its affiliates could discourage a third party from proposing a change of control or other strategic transaction concerning Colfax.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments


None.




Item 2. Properties


Our corporate headquarters are located in Annapolis Junction, MarylandWilmington, Delaware in a facility that we lease.

As of December 31, 2017,2022, our Air and Gas Handling reportable segment had 7 principal production facilities in the U.S. representing approximately 0.7 million and 0.1 million square feet of owned and leased space, and 28 principal production facilities in 17 different countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, Australia and South Africa, representing a total of 2.6 million and 0.3 million square feet of owned and leased space, respectively. Additionally, as of December 31, 2017, our Fabrication TechnologyPrevention & Recovery segment had a total of 6eight facilities used in production, facilitiesdistribution and warehousing in the U.S., representing a total of 0.6 million115,000 and 0.9 million577,000 square feet of owned and leased space, respectively, and 33thirteen facilities used in production, facilitiesdistribution and warehousing outside the U.S., representing a total of 6.9 million784,000 square feet of leased space in ten countries in North America, Africa, Europe and 2.4 millionAsia.

As of December 31, 2022, our Reconstructive segment had a total of four facilities used in production, distribution and warehousing in the U.S., representing a total of 213,000 square feet of leased space, and four facilities used in production, distribution and warehousing outside the U.S., representing a total of 84,000 and 23,000 square feet of owned and leased space, respectively, in 16two countries in Australia, Central and Eastern Europe, Central and South America and Asia.Europe.




Item 3. Legal Proceedings


Discussion of legal matters is incorporated by reference to Part II, Item 8, Note 16,18, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.




Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures


None.



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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT


Set forth below are the names, ages, positions and experience of our executive officers. All of our executive officers hold office at the pleasure of our Board of Directors.

NameAgePosition
Matthew L. Trerotola5055President and Chief Executive Officer and Director Colfax Corporation
Christopher M. HixBrady R. Shirley5557President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Phillip B. Berry44Senior Vice President Finance,and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Daniel A. Pryor4954Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development
Ian BranderBradley J. Tandy5664Chief Executive Officer, Howden
Shyam Kambeyanda47Senior Vice President President and CEO of ESABGeneral Counsel
Lynn ClarkPatricia Lang6059Senior Vice President Globaland Chief Human Resources
A. Lynne Puckett55Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Jason MacLean48Senior Vice President, Colfax Business System and Supply Chain Strategy Officer


Matthew L. Trerotola has been President and Chief Executive Officer since July 2015. Prior to joining Colfax,Enovis, Mr. Trerotola was an Executive Vice President and a member of DuPont’s Office of the Chief Executive, responsible for DuPont’s Electronics & Communications and Safety & Protection segments. Mr. Trerotola also had corporate responsibility for DuPont’s Asia-Pacific business. Many of Mr. Trerotola’s roles at DuPont involved applying innovation to improve margins and accelerate organic growth in global businesses. Prior to rejoining DuPont in 2013, Mr. Trerotola had served in leadership roles at Danaher Corporation since 2007, and was most recently Vice President and Group Executive for Life Sciences. Previously, Mr. Trerotola was Group Executive for Product Identification from 2009 to 2012, and President of the Videojet business from 2007 to 2009. While at McKinsey & Company from 1995 to 1999, Mr. Trerotola focused primarily on helping industrial companies accelerate growth. Mr. Trerotola earned his Masters of Business Administration (“M.B.A.”) from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Science (“B.S”) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Mr. Trerotola is a director of AptarGroup, Inc.


Christopher M. HixBrady R. Shirley has been President and Chief Operating Officer, and has served as a director of the Company, since April 2022. Prior to this, Mr. Shirley was DJO Chief Executive Officer from 2016 to 2022 and served as the President of the DJO Surgical business, a position he was appointed to in March of 2014. From 2009 to 2013, Mr. Shirley was the CEO and Director of Innovative Medical Device Solutions (“IMDS”), a company that provides comprehensive product development, manufacturing and supply chain management solutions for medical device companies within the orthopedic medical device industry. At IMDS, Mr. Shirley managed the integration of four companies, consolidated the capital structure and led a successful sale of the business in 2013. From December 1992 to August 2009, Mr. Shirley had several key leadership positions with Stryker Corporation, including President of Stryker Communications and Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since July 2016. Prior to joining Colfax,of Stryker Endoscopy. Mr. Hix was the Chief Financial OfficerShirley received a Bachelor of OM Group, Inc., a global, publicly-listed diversified industrial company. Mr. Hix served within OM Group from 2012 until the company’s acquisitionBusiness Administration in late 2015. Previously, Mr. Hix was the Chief Financial Officer of Robbins & Myers, a diversified industrial company from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, Mr. Hix spent 13 years in a variety of positions with increasing responsibility in operating, financial and strategic roles within Roper Industries, a global, diversified industrial and technology company that underwent rapid growth and transition from private to public ownership during his tenure. Mr. Hix earned his M.B.A. from St. Mary’s College of California and his B.S. in Business AdministrationFinance from the University of Southern California.Texas, Austin.


Phillip B. Berry has been Chief Financial Officer since January 1, 2023. He joined the Company in 2020, initially serving as chief financial officer of the Company’s medical technology segment, and serving as chief financial officer of those business units following the Separation. Previously, he spent 18 years in the medical technologies sector with Novartis/Alcon, which included its launch of Alcon as an independent public company in 2019. During his tenure at Alcon, Mr. Berry served in finance leadership roles of increasing responsibility in strategy, operations and business process improvement. Mr. Berry holds a master’s degree in business administration from Kennesaw State University.

Daniel A. Pryor has been the Executive Vice President‚ Strategy and Business Development since July 2013. Mr. Pryor was Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development from January 2011 through July 2013. Prior to joining Colfax‚Enovis‚ he was a Partner and Managing Director with The Carlyle Group‚ a global alternative asset manager, where he focused on industrial leveraged buyouts and led numerous portfolio company and follow-on acquisitions. While at The Carlyle Group, he served on the boards of portfolio companies Veyance Technologies, Inc., John Maneely Co., and HD Supply Inc. Prior to The Carlyle Group, he spent 11 years at Danaher Corporation in roles of increasing responsibility‚responsibility most recently as Vice President - Strategic Development. Mr. Pryor earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Williams College.


Ian Brander Bradley J. Tandyhas been the Chief Executive Officer of HowdenSenior Vice President and General Counsel since August 1, 2011. Prior to becoming Chief Executive Officer of Howden,July 2019. From February 2019 through June 2019, he served as Operations Director beginningour interim general counsel. From February 2020 to April 2022, he served as our Corporate Secretary. Mr. Tandy also served in 2008. His experience includes over 20 years at Howden in various roles in technical, project, commercial and general management positions associated with a wide range of products. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Strathclyde.


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Shyam Kambeyanda has been the Seniorhis capacity as Executive Vice President, PresidentGeneral Counsel and Chief Executive OfficerSecretary of ESAB since May 2016.DJO. Prior to joining Colfax‚DJO, Mr. Kambeyanda most recentlyTandy served as the President Americas for Eaton Corporation's Hydraulics Group. Mr. Kambeyanda joined Eaton in 1995 and has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, quality, ecommerce, product strategy, and operations management in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia. Mr. Kambeyanda maintains a keen international perspective on driving growth and business development in emerging markets. Mr. Kambeyanda holds bachelor's degrees in Physics and General Science from Coe College in Iowa and in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University. Mr. Kambeyanda also earned his M.B.A from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and is a Six Sigma Green Belt.

Lynn Clark has been the Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources since January 2013. Prior to joining Colfax, she served as senior vice president, global human resources for Mead Johnson Nutrition. Ms. Clark held roles of increasing responsibility in human resources at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2001 to 2009, and prior to this, with Lucent Technologies and Allied Signal Corporation. Prior to her experience in human resources, she worked for 15 years in sales and marketing. Ms. Clark has a B.S in Education and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green University in Ohio.

A. Lynne Puckett has been the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since September 2010.of Biomet, Inc. from 2006 through 2014. Prior to joining Colfax‚ she
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serving as General Counsel, Mr. Tandy served as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Biomet from 1999 through 2006. He joined Biomet as Assistant General Counsel in 1992. Prior to his employment at Biomet, Mr. Tandy was a Partner withpartner in the law firm of Hogan Lovells US LLPRasor, Harris, Lemon & Reed in Warsaw, Indiana, focusing his practice on representation of medical device and healthcare companies. He was an elected public official in Kosciusko County, Indiana, serving as a County Councilman for 22 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from 1999 to 2010. Her experience includes a broad rangeDePauw University and earned his Doctorate of corporate and transactional matters‚ including mergers and acquisitions‚ venture capital financings‚ debt and equity offerings and general corporate and securities law matters. Before entering the practice of law‚ Ms. Puckett worked for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency and a major U.S. defense contractor. Ms. Puckett holds a J.D. from theJurisprudence at Indiana University of Maryland School of Law and a B.S. degree from James Madison University.in Bloomington, Indiana.


Jason MacLean has been thePatricia Lang was appointed Senior Vice President Colfax Business System and Supply Chain Strategy since October 2017.Chief Human Resources Officer in January 2019, and also leads the Company’s branding and communications initiatives. Most recently Ms. Lang was the Chief People Officer for Diebold Nixdorf and was responsible for managing employee-focused initiatives across the organization. Prior to joining Colfax, he was the Vice PresidentDiebold Nixdorf, Ms. Lang held a number of Advance Analyticshuman resource and operations leadership positions at Cummins, Inc. Mr. MacLean wascompanies such as Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Consol Energy, Mercer Consulting and Cigna. Ms. Lang holds a business degree with Cummins since 2006a concentration in information technology and servedmanagement from Duquesne University. Additionally, she holds various certifications in multiple senior supply chain roleshuman capital management, mergers and acquisitions, global employee benefits including the Vice President of Supply Chain & Manufacturing for all of Cummins. Mr. MacLean has a combination of supply chain,C.E.B.S, as well as complex project management, lean manufacturing and strategic experience. His experience includes applying advanced analytics, digital technologies, and automation to complement and multiply the impact from driving lean across a range of supply chains. He is a Six Sigma Green Belt. Mr. MacLean holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania and earned both an M.B.A. in Finance and a Masters in International Studies from the Wharton School of Businessbusiness systems and the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania.Toyota production system.


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PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


Our Common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ENOV on April 4, 2022, and previously traded under the symbol CFX onsince May 8, 2008. As of February 7, 2018,24, 2023, there were 34,3371,305 holders of record of our Common stock. The highnumber of holders of record is based upon the actual number of holders registered at such date and low sales prices per sharedoes not include holders of our Common stock, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, for the fiscal periods presented are as follows:shares in “street name” or persons, partnerships, associates, corporations or other entities identified in security position listings maintained by depositories.

  Year Ended
  2017 2016
  High Low High Low
First Quarter $41.99
 $35.31
 $30.18
 $18.22
Second Quarter $41.96
 $36.60
 $33.63
 $24.62
Third Quarter $42.93
 $37.26
 $31.66
 $25.19
Fourth Quarter $43.29
 $33.31
 $39.84
 $28.47

We have not paid any dividends on our Common stock since inception, and we do not anticipate the declaration or payment of dividends at any time in the foreseeable future.


Performance Graph
 
The graph below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our Common stock with the cumulative total return of the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) 400 Industrial Index and the S&P Industrial Machinery Index. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 20112017 in each of our Common stock, the S&P 400 Industrial Index and the S&P Industrial Machinery Index, and that all dividends were reinvested. Note that we have elected to add the S&P 400 Industrial Index this year because this index is used in relative total shareholder return performance share units that we have granted to employees.
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Issuer Repurchase of Equity Securities
 
On October 11, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of the Company’s Common stock from time-to-time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, which were to be retired upon repurchase. The timing and amount of shares repurchased was determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program was conducted pursuant to SEC Rule 10b-18.

Under the repurchase program, the Company repurchased 1,000,000 shares of its Common stock in open market transactions for $20.8 million in 2016. In 2015, the Company repurchased 986,279 shares of its Common stock under the program in open market transactions for $27.4 million. The repurchase program expired as of December 31, 2016.

On February 12, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of the Company’s Common stock from time-to-time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The Board of Directors increased the repurchase authorization by an additional $100 million on June 6, 2018, and again for an additional $100 million on July 19, 2018. The timing and amount of shares repurchased is to be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program has no expiration date and does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares. No sharesThe repurchase program was conducted pursuant to SEC Rule 10b-18.

There have been repurchased to date.no repurchases made under the repurchase program except the Company’s repurchase of shares of its Common stock under the repurchase program in open market transactions for $200.0 million in 2018. As of December 31, 2022, there are authorized Common stock repurchases of approximately $100 million remaining.



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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
  Year Ended and As of December 31,
  
2017(1)
 
2016(2)
 
2015(3)
 
2014(4)
 
2013(5)
  (In thousands, except per share data)
Statement of Income Data:  
  
  
  
  
Net sales $3,300,184
 $3,185,753
 $3,434,352
 $3,971,059
 $3,543,890
Operating income 29,151
 236,800
 265,620
 377,428
 318,494
Specific costs included in Operating income:          
Restructuring and other related charges 68,351
 58,496
 56,822
 51,133
 31,861
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment 152,700
 238
 1,486
 
 
Pension settlement loss (gain) 46,933
 48
 (582) 190
 (592)
Dividends on preferred stock 
 
 
 2,348
 20,396
Preferred stock conversion inducement payment 
 
 
 19,565
 
Net (loss) income from continuing operations (54,540) 154,752
 176,950
 400,381
 160,606
Net (loss) income per share from continuing operations - diluted (0.59) 1.12
 1.26
 2.86
 1.06
Net income (loss) per share from discontinued operations - diluted 1.81
 (0.08) 0.08
 0.16
 0.48
Balance Sheet and Other Data:  
  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents 262,019
 208,814
 178,993
 281,066
 275,793
Total assets 6,709,697
 6,338,440
 6,732,919
 7,211,517
 6,593,679
Total debt, including current portion 1,061,071
 1,292,144
 1,417,547
 1,536,810
 1,479,586
Net cash provided by operating activities 218,770
 246,974
 303,813
 385,758
 362,169
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs(1)
In 2017, we divested our Fluid Handling business for total consideration of $864.9 million. We reported a gain of $308.4 million which is included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Refer to Note 4, “Discontinued Operations” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K for additional information.
(2)
During 2016, we repurchased approximately $21 million of our Common stock. See Note 12, “Equity” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K for additional information.
(3)
09/30/22 - 10/27/22
In 2015, we repurchased approximately $27 million of our Common stock. See Note 12, “Equity” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K for additional information.— $— — $99,997,744 
10/28/22 - 11/24/22— — — 99,997,744 
11/25/22 - 12/31/22— — — 99,997,744 
Total— $— — $99,997,744 
(4)
During 2014, we completed the acquisition of Victor Technologies Holdings, Inc. which enabled us to reassess the realizability of certain deferred tax assets on expected U.S. future income, resulting in a non-cash income tax benefit of $145.4 million.In February 2014, we entered into a Conversion Agreement with BDT CF Acquisition Vehicle, LLC (the “BDT Investor”) pursuant to which the BDT Investor exercised its option to convert its shares of Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock into shares of our Common stock plus cash.
(5)
During 2013, we completed three acquisitions in our Air and Gas Handling segment. In February 2013 and November 2013, we refinanced our Debt resulting in an approximately $30 million write-off of deferred financing fees and original issue discount.


(1) Represents the repurchase program limit authorized by the Board of Directors of $300 million less the value of purchases made under the repurchase program.




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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of Company’s management. This MD&A is divided into four main sections:


Overview
Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Critical Accounting Policies


The following MD&A should be read together with Item 6. “Selected Financial Data”, Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8. of this Form 10-K. The MD&A includes forward-looking statements. For a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results referred to in these forward-looking statements, see “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”


Overview


Enovis is a medical technology company focused on developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows by manufacturing and distributing high-quality medical devices with a broad range of products used for reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy. Our products address the continuum of patient care from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery or injury or from degenerative disease, enabling people to regain or maintain their natural motion. Please see Part I, Item 1. “Business” for a discussion of Colfax’sEnovis’s objectives and methodologies for delivering shareholder value and the sale of Colfax’s Fluid Handling business.value.


On September 24, 2017, we entered into a definitive purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with CIRCOR International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“CIRCOR” or the “Buyer”), pursuant to which CIRCOR agreed to purchase certain subsidiaries and assets comprising our Fluid Handling business (“Fluid Handling”).

On December 11, 2017 (the “Closing”), we completed the divestiture of Fluid Handling. Total consideration was $864.9 million, consisting of $555.3 million of cash, 3.3 million shares of CIRCOR common stock (the “CIRCOR Shares”), and assumption of $168.0 million of net retirement liabilities. $65.0 million of the cash consideration is expected to be collected during 2018 and is included in Other current assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017. The CIRCOR Shares we received represent 16.6% of CIRCOR’s issued and outstanding shares on the Closing date. The purchase price is subject to certain adjustments pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. See Note 4, “Discontinued Operations” for further information.

The accounting requirements for reporting the sale of Fluid Handling as a discontinued operation were met during the third quarter of 2017. Accordingly, the results of operations for the Fluid Handling segment have been excluded from the discussion of our results of operations for all periods presented.

Prior to the sale of the Fluid Handling business, the Company conductedPost-Separation, Enovis conducts its operations through threetwo operating segments: AirPrevention & Recovery (“P&R”) and Gas Handling, Fluid Handling and Fabrication Technology. The Air and Gas Handling and Fluid Handling operating segments were aggregated into Reconstructive (“Recon”).

Prevention & Recovery -a single reportable segment. Subsequent to the sale, the Company now conducts its continuing operations through the Air and Gas Handling and Fabrication Technology segments, which also represent the Company’s reportable segments.

Air and Gas Handling - a global supplier of industrial centrifugal and axial fans, rotary heat exchangers, gas
compressors, ventilation control systems andleader in orthopedic solutions, providing devices, software and aftermarket services; andservices across the patient care continuum from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury, or from degenerative disease.


Fabrication Technology Reconstructive -a global supplier of consumable products and equipment for use innovation market-leader positioned in the cutting, joiningfast-growing surgical implant business, offering a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, and automated welding of steels, aluminumfinger and other metals and metal alloys
surgical productivity tools.

Certain amounts not allocated to the two reportable segments and intersegment eliminations are reported under the heading “Corporate and other.”


We have a global geographic footprint, with production facilities in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, AustraliaEurope, Africa, and Africa. Through our reportable segments, weAsia. We serve a global customer base across multiple markets through a combination of direct sales and third-party distribution channels. Our customer base is highly diversified and includes commercial, industrial and government customers.in the medical markets.



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Integral to our operations is CBS. CBS is our business management system, includingEGX. EGX is our culture and includes our values and behaviors, a comprehensive set of tools. It includestools, and repeatable, teachable processes that we use to drive continuous improvement and create superior value for our customers, shareholders and associates. Rooted in our core values, it is our culture. We believe that our management team’s access to, and experience in, the application of the CBSEGX methodology is one of our primary competitive strengths.


Outlook
We believe that we are well positioned to grow our businesses organically over the long term by enhancing our product offerings and expanding our customer base. Our business mix is expected to be well balanced between long- and short-cycle businesses, sales in emerging markets and developed nations and fore- and aftermarket products and services. Given this balance, management does not use indices other than general economic trends and business initiatives to predict the overall outlook for the Company. Instead, the individual businesses monitor key competitors and customers, including to the extent possible their sales, to gauge relative performance and outlook for the future.

We face a number of challenges and opportunities, including the successful integration of new acquisitions, application and expansion of our CBS tools to improve margins and working capital management, and rationalization of assets and costs.

We expect strategic acquisitions to contribute to our growth. We believe that the extensive experience of our leadership team in acquiring and effectively integrating acquisition targets should enable us to capitalize on future opportunities.

Results of Operations


The following discussion of Results of Operations addresses the comparison of the periods presented. The Company’sOur management evaluates the operating results of each of its reportable segments based upon Net sales and Segment operating income (loss), which represents Operating income before Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge, Pension settlement loss and Restructuring and other related charges.Adjusted EBITDA as defined in the “Non-GAAP Measures” section.


Items Affecting Comparability of Reported Results


Our financial performance and growth are driven by many factors, principally our ability to serve global markets,customers with market-leading delivery and innovation; the mix of products sold in any period; the impact of competitive forces, economic and market conditions; reimbursement levels for products in certain medical sales channels; availability of capital and attractive acquisition opportunities; our ability to continuously improve our cost structure; fluctuations in the relationship of foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar, general economic market conditions, the global economydollar; and capital spending levels, the availability of capital, our estimates concerning asbestos litigation expense and liabilities and availability of insurance thereto, the impact of restructuring initiatives, our ability to pass cost increases on to customers through pricing, the impact of sales mix, our ability to continue to grow through acquisitions, and other factors.pricing. These key factors have impacted our results
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of operations in the past and are likely to affect them in the future.
Global Operations
Our products and services are available worldwide. The manner in which our products and services are sold differs by region. During 2017, approximately 78%comparability of our sales were shipped to locations outside of the U.S. Accordingly, we are affected by levels of industrial activity and economic and political factors in countries throughout the world. Our ability to grow and our financial performance will be affected by our ability to address a variety of challenges and opportunities that are a consequence of our global operations, including efficiently utilizing our global sales, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, participating in the expansion of market opportunities in emerging markets, successfully completing global strategic acquisitions and engineering innovative new product applications for end users in a variety of geographic markets. However, we believe that our geographic, end market, customer and product diversification may limit the impact that any one country or economy could have on our consolidated results.
Foreign Currency Fluctuations
A significant portion of our Net sales, approximately 76% for 2017, is derived from operations outside the U.S., with the majority of those sales denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Because much of our manufacturing and employee costs are outside the U.S., a significant portion of our costs are also denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Changes in foreign exchange rates can impact ouroperating results of operations and are quantified when significant to our discussion. Changes in foreign exchange rates had an overall negligible impact on Net sales and Income from continuing operations before income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2017. Changes in foreign2022 to the comparable periods is affected by the following additional significant items:

The Separation

On April 4, 2022, we completed the Separation through a tax-free, pro-rata distribution of 90% of the outstanding common stock of ESAB to our stockholders. We initially retained 10% of the shares of ESAB common stock immediately following the Separation. On November 18, 2022, we completed an exchange rates since December 31, 2016 increased net assets by approximately 8%.


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During 2016, we determined that an other-than-temporary lackwith a lender under our Enovis Credit Agreement of exchangeability between the Venezuelan bolivar and U.S. dollar, due to government controls, restricted our Venezuelan operations ability to pay dividends and satisfy other obligations denominated in U.S. dollars. In addition, other government-imposed restrictions affecting labor, production, and distribution prohibited the Company from controlling key operating decisions. These circumstances have caused us to no longer meet the accounting criteria6,003,431 shares of control in order to continue consolidating our Venezuelan operations. Therefore, we deconsolidated the financial statementscommon stock of ESAB, representing all of our Venezuelan operations asretained shares, for $230.5 million in term loan outstanding under our Enovis Credit Agreement. We recorded a gain of September 30, 2016. As a result$102.7 million on the exchange of the deconsolidation,shares representing the excess of fair value, less cost to sell, over our cost basis in the investment.

Once the Separation was completed in the second quarter of 2022, we recorded a charge of $2.4 million, of which $0.5 million is included in Selling, general and administrative expense and $1.9 million is included in Income (loss)began classifying the results from discontinued operations, net of taxes,the fabrication technology business for the yearcomparable periods presented as a discontinued operation in our financial statements. Accordingly, the results of our fabrication technology businesses are excluded from continuing operations in the accompanying financials for the years ended December 31, 2016. Substantially all of this amount related to accumulated foreign currency translation charges previously included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Due to loss of control, we have applied2022, 2021, and 2020.

We expect that the cost method of accountingSeparation allows each company to: (1) optimize capital allocation for our Venezuelan operations beginning on September 30, 2016. Prior to,internal investment, mergers and at the date of deconsolidation, our Venezuelan operations represented less than 1% of our net assets, revenuesacquisitions, and operating income.
Economic Conditions
Demand for our products depends in part on the level of new capital investment and planned maintenance by our customers. The levelreturn of capital expenditures depends,to shareholders; (2) tailor investment to its specific business profile and strategic priorities in turn,the most efficient manner possible; (3) increase operating flexibility and resources to capitalize on general economic conditions as well as accessgrowth opportunities in its respective markets; and (4) improve both investor alignment with its clear value proposition and the ability for investors to capital at reasonable cost. Additionally, volatility in commodity prices, including oil, can negatively affect the level of these activitiesvalue it based on its distinct strategic, operational and can result in postponement of capital spending decisions or the delay or cancellation of existing orders. While demandfinancial characteristics. The Separation also provides each company with an appropriately valued acquisition currency that can be cyclical, we believe that our diversified operations generally limit the impact of a downturnused for larger, transformational transactions. Please see Part I. Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in any one market on our consolidated results. During in the second half of 2017, declines in activity in the oil, gas, and petrochemical and power generation end markets impacted our Air and Gas Handling segment. These declines reduced the levels of capital invested and maintenance expenditures made by certain of our customers, which in turn has reduced the demandthis Form 10-K for our products and services.
Seasonality
As our air and gas handling customers seek to fully utilize capital spending budgets before the endfurther discussion of the year, historically our shipments have peaked during the fourth quarter. Also, our European operations typically experience a slowdown during the July, August and December vacation seasons. General economic conditions may, however, impact future seasonal variations.

Raw Material Costs
We believe our customers place a premium on quality, reliability, availability, design and application engineering support. Our results may be sensitive to price movements in our raw materials. Our largest material purchases are for components and raw materials including steel, iron, copper and aluminum. Historically, we have been generally successful in passing raw material price increases on to our customers. While we seek to take actions to manage this risk, future changes in component and raw material costs may adversely impact earnings.
Sales and Cost Mix
Our profit margins vary in relationCompany’s risks relating to the relative mix of many factors, including the type of product, the location in which the product is manufactured, the end market for which the product is designed, and the percentage of total revenue represented by aftermarket sales and services, which tend to often have higher margins than foremarket products and consumables.Separation.

The mix of sales was as follows for the periods presented:
  Year Ended December 31,
  2017 2016 2015
Foremarket and equipment 40% 40% 43%
Aftermarket and consumables 60% 60% 57%



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Strategic Acquisitions


We complement our organic growth plans with strategic acquisitions.acquisitions and other investments. Acquisitions can significantly affect our reported results, and we report the change in our Net sales between periods both from existing and acquired businesses. Orders and order backlog are presented only for the longer-cycle Air and Gas Handling segment, where this information is relevant. The change in Net sales due to acquisitions for the periodsyears ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 presented in this filing represents the incremental sales from acquired businesses.in comparison to the portion of the prior period during which we did not own the business.

Air and Gas Handling


During 2017,the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company completed two business acquisitions for aggregate net cash consideration of $50.5 million. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company acquired KICo Knee Innovation Company Pty Limited and subsidiaries, an Australian private company doing business as 360 Med Care, which is a medical device distributor that bundles certain computer-assisted surgery and patient experience enhancement programs to add value to the device supply arrangements with surgeons, hospitals, and insurers. In the third quarter of 2022, the Company acquired a controlling interest in our AirInsight Medical Systems, the flagship product of which is the ARVIS surgical navigation system.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company completed five acquisitions for aggregate net cash consideration of $201.6 million and Gas Handling segmentaggregate equity consideration of $285.7 million. In the first quarter of 2021, the Company acquired Trilliant Surgical, a national provider of foot and ankle orthopedic implants. In the second quarter of 2021, the Company acquired MedShape, Inc., a provider of innovative surgical solutions for foot and ankle surgeons using its patented superelastic nickel titanium (NiTiNOL) and shape memory polymer technologies. These two acquisitions were completed for total consideration, net of cash received, of $219.6$204.1 million, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This includesThe Trilliant and MedShape acquisitions, along with the 2020 acquisition of Siemens Turbomachinery Equipment GmbH (STE) from Siemens AGthe Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement System and Finger Joint Arthroplasty Portfolio, created our growth product portfolio in the fourthfoot and ankle surgical market. In the third quarter of 2021, the Company acquired Mathys AG Bettlach (“Mathys”), a Switzerland-based company that develops and distributes innovative products for cashartificial joint replacement, synthetic bone graft solutions and sports medicine, for total acquisition equity consideration of $214.6 million. This$285.7 million of Colfax Common stock. The Mathys acquisition broadened the segment’s range of compressionexpanded our reconstructive product portfolio with its complementary surgical solutions and expanded its product offering into smaller steam turbines.broadened our reach outside the U.S.


During 2015,the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company completed two acquisitions for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $196 million. The acquisitions expanded our portfolio of air and gas compression products and enhanced our fan product offering with ventilation control software.

Fabrication Technology

During 2017, the Company completed threefive acquisitions for total consideration, net of cash received, of $128.3$67.5 million, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. These acquisitions broadened our product offeringThis included the fourth quarter acquisition of LiteCure LLC, a U.S. leader in high-powered laser rehab products for human and technology content.veterinary medical applications for net cash consideration after purchase price adjustments of $39.6 million.


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Global Operations
During 2016,2022, approximately 32% of our sales are derived from operations outside the Company deployedU.S., the majority of which is in Europe with the remaining portion mostly in the Asia-Pacific region. Accordingly, we can be affected by market demand, economic and political factors in countries in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, and significant movements in foreign exchange rates. Our ability to grow and our financial performance will be affected by our ability to address challenges and opportunities that are a consequence of expanding our global operations through our recent acquisitions, including efficiently utilizing our international sales channels, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, participating in the expansion of market opportunities, successfully completing global acquisitions and engineering innovative new product applications to create better patient outcomes. 

The majority of our Net sales derived from operations outside the U.S. are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Similar portions of our manufacturing and employee costs are also outside the U.S. and denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Changes in foreign exchange rates can impact our results of operations and are quantified when significant. For the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2021, fluctuations in foreign currencies decreased Net sales and Gross profit by approximately $26 million2.5% and decreased operating expenses by approximately 2%.

Seasonality

Although sales in our Prevention & Recovery and Reconstructive segments typically peak in the fourth quarter, these historical seasonality trends were disrupted by the commercial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. General economic conditions may, however, impact future seasonal variations.

Material Costs
Our principal raw materials and components are foam ethylene vinyl acetate, copolymer for our bracing and vascular products in our Prevention & Recovery segment and cobalt chromium alloy, stainless steel alloys, titanium alloy and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene in our Reconstructive segment. Prices for raw materials, energy and commodities are subject to acquirevolatility and are influenced by worldwide economic conditions. Input cost inflation historically has not been a business thatmaterial factor to our gross margin; however, inflation effects have increased since 2021 and are expected to continue to remain elevated for at least the segment’snear term. In response, we have been enacting tactical price increases to certain products, mainly in the Prevention & Recovery segment. Although we seek to proactively manage inflation risk, future changes in component and raw material costs may adversely impact earnings or our margins. Prices for raw materials, energy and commodities are also influenced by import duties and tariffs, world supply and demand balances, inventory levels, availability of substitute materials, currency exchange rates, anticipated or perceived shortages, geopolitical tensions, government trade practices and regulations and other factors.
Sales and Cost Mix
Gross profit margins within our operating segments vary primarily based on the type of product and technology offerings.distribution channel. Reconstructive products tend to have higher gross margins than the Prevention & Recovery products.


The mix of sales was as follows for the periods presented:

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Prevention & Recovery66 %72 %77 %
Reconstructive(1)
34 %28 %23 %

(1) The changes from the year ended December 31, 2020 to 2022 reflects the impact from acquisitions and double-digit growth.


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Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, two non-GAAP performance measures, are included in this report because they are key metrics used by our management to assess our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA excludes from Net income (loss) from continuing operations the effect of income tax expense (benefit), Other income, non-operating (gain) loss on investments, debt extinguishment charges, interest expense, net, restructuring and other charges, Medical Device Regulation (MDR) fees and other costs, strategic transaction costs, stock-based compensation, depreciation and other amortization, acquisition-related intangible asset amortization, insurance settlement (gain) loss, and fair value charges on acquired inventory. We also present Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin by operating segment, which are subject to the same adjustments. Operating income (loss), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margins at the operating segment level also include allocations of certain central function expenses not directly attributable to either operating segment. Adjusted EBITDA assists our management in comparing operating performance over time because certain items may obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult, as they are of a nature and/or size that occur with inconsistent frequency or relate to discrete restructuring plans and other initiatives that are fundamentally different from our ongoing productivity improvements. Our management also believes that presenting these measures allows investors to view our performance using the same measures that we use in evaluating our financial and business performance and trends.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information calculated in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. The following tables set forth a reconciliation of net loss from continuing operations, the most directly comparable financial statement measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Prevention & RecoveryReconstructiveTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net loss from continuing operations (GAAP)(1)
$(38.2)
    Income tax expense36.1
    Other income(2.1)
    Gain on cost basis investment(8.8)
    Gain on investment in ESAB Corporation(102.7)
    Debt extinguishment charges20.4
    Interest expense, net24.1
Operating loss (GAAP)$(18.2)$(52.9)(71.2)
Operating loss margin(1.8)%(9.9)%(4.6)%
Adjusted to add (deduct):
    Restructuring and other charges(2)
9.6 9.4 19.0 
    MDR and other costs(3)
9.8 6.9 16.7 
    Strategic transaction costs(3)
39.9 21.2 61.0 
    Stock-based compensation(3)
20.2 11.3 31.5 
    Depreciation and other amortization24.4 52.3 76.7 
    Amortization of acquired intangibles80.1 46.2 126.3 
    Insurance settlement gain(3)
(24.4)(12.3)(36.7)
    Inventory step-up— 12.8 12.8 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$141.3 $94.7 $236.1 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)13.8 %17.7 %15.1 %
(1) Non-operating components of Net loss from continuing operations are not allocated to the segments.
(2) Restructuring and other charges in the Prevention & Recovery segment includes $1.7 million of expense classified as Cost of sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Certain amounts are allocated to the segments as a percentage of revenue as the costs or gain are not discrete to either segment.
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Year Ended December 31, 2021
Prevention & RecoveryReconstructiveTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net loss from continuing operations (GAAP)(1)
$(102.3)
    Income tax benefit(19.5)
    Debt extinguishment charges29.9 
    Interest expense, net29.1 
Operating loss (GAAP)$(14.9)$(47.9)(62.8)
Operating loss margin(1.5)%(12.0)%(4.4)%
Adjusted to add:
    Restructuring and other charges(2)
11.5 2.4 13.9 
    MDR and other costs(3)
5.7 2.2 7.9 
    Strategic transaction costs(3)
14.8 8.6 23.4 
    Stock-based compensation(3)
17.8 7.9 25.7 
    Depreciation and other amortization25.3 44.8 70.1 
    Amortization of acquired intangibles72.6 44.3 116.9 
    Inventory step-up0.7 10.1 10.8 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$133.5 $72.5 $206.0 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)13.0 %18.1 %14.4 %
(1) Non-operating components of Net loss from continuing operations are not allocated to the segments.
(2) Restructuring and other charges in the Prevention & Recovery segment includes $5.2 million of expense classified as Cost of sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Certain amounts are allocated to the segments as a percentage of revenue as the costs or gain are not discrete to either segment.
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Prevention & RecoveryReconstructiveTotal
(Dollars in millions)
Net loss from continuing operations (GAAP)(1)
$(74.4)
    Income tax benefit(44.6)
    Interest expense, net52.8 
Operating loss (GAAP)$(43.9)$(22.3)(66.2)
Operating loss margin(5.1)%(8.6)%(5.9)%
Adjusted to add:
    Restructuring and other charges(2)
19.6 3.8 23.3 
    MDR and other costs(3)
5.0 1.9 6.9 
    Strategic transaction costs(3)
2.2 0.6 2.8 
    Stock-based compensation(3)
17.3 5.2 22.5 
    Depreciation and other amortization25.2 39.3 64.6 
    Amortization of acquired intangibles82.9 20.4 103.3 
    Inventory step-up4.3 — 4.3 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$112.6 $49.0 $161.5 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)13.0 %19.0 %14.4 %
(1) Non-operating components of Net loss from continuing operations are not allocated to the segments.
(2) Restructuring and other charges in the Prevention & Recovery segment includes $6.6 million of expense classified as Cost of sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Certain amounts are allocated to the segments as a percentage of revenue as the costs or gain are not discrete to either segment.
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Total Company


Sales Orders and Backlog


Net sales from continuing operations decreased from $3.4increased to $1.6 billion in 2015 to $3.22022 from $1.4 billion in 2016, and increased to $3.3 billion in 2017.2021. The following table presents the components of changes in our consolidated Net sales from continuing operations and, for our Air and Gas Handling segment, orders and order backlog:sales.
Net Sales
$%
(Dollars in millions)
For the year ended December 31, 2020$1,120.7 
Components of Change:
Existing businesses(1)
154.3 13.8 %
Acquisitions(2)
139.5 12.4 %
Foreign currency translation(3)
11.7 1.0 %
 305.5 27.2 %
For the year ended December 31, 2021$1,426.2 
Components of Change:
Existing businesses(1)
79.6 5.6 %
Acquisitions(2)
93.3 6.5 %
Foreign currency translation(3)
(36.0)(2.5)%
136.9 9.6 %
For the year ended December 31, 2022$1,563.1 
   Air and Gas Handling
 Net Sales 
Orders(1)
 Backlog at Period End
 $ % $ % $ %
 (In millions)
            
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2015$3,434.4
   $1,304.7
   $904.2
  
Components of Change:           
Existing businesses(2)
(160.3) (4.7)% (15.0) (1.1)% (58.7) (6.5)%
Acquisitions(3)
52.9
 1.5 % 66.6
 5.1 % 
  %
Foreign currency translation(4)
(141.2) (4.0)% (51.3) (4.0)% (49.4) (5.5)%
 (248.6) (7.2)% 0.3
  % (108.1) (12.0)%
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2016$3,185.8
   $1,305.0
   $796.1
  
Components of Change:           
Existing businesses(2)
(15.7) (0.5)% (44.1) (3.4)% (57.0) (7.2)%
Acquisitions(3)
85.2
 2.7 % 34.7
 2.7 % 105.3
 13.2 %
Foreign currency translation(4)
44.9
 1.4 % 10.9
��0.8 % 49.0
 6.2 %
 114.4
 3.6 % 1.5
 0.1 % 97.3
 12.2 %
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2017$3,300.2
   $1,306.5
   $893.4
  
(1) Represents contracts for products or services, net of current year cancellations for orders placed in the current and prior period. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform to current year presentation.
(2) Excludes the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations and acquisitions, thus providing a measure of growthchange due to factors such as price, product mix and volume.
(3) (2) Represents the incremental sales orders and order backlog as a result of our acquisitions discussed previously.closed subsequent to the beginning of the prior year period.
(4) (3) Represents the difference between prior year sales orders and order backlog valued at the actual prior year foreign exchange rates and prior year sales orders and order backlog valued at current year foreign exchange rates.


The decrease2022 Compared to 2021

Net sales increased during 2022 as compared to 2021 primarily due to an increase in Net sales from existing businesses across both of our segments and sales from acquired businesses in our Reconstructive segment, partially offset by foreign currency headwinds primarily in our Prevention & Recovery segment. In our Reconstructive segment, existing business sales increased $47.1 million, or 11.8%, due to significantly higher sales volumes than the prior year across all product lines driven by market outperformance, new product launches, and reduced COVID impacts. In our Prevention & Recovery segment, existing business sales increased $32.5 million, or 3.2%, due to improved sales volumes and inflation-related pricing increases. Net sales from acquisitions increased during 20172022 as compared to 2016 was attributable2021 primarily due to decreases of $74.7 millionthe Mathys, Trilliant, and Medshape acquisitions in our Air and Gas Handling, mostly offset by an increaseReconstructive segment that closed in 2021. The strengthening of $59.0the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies, most notably the Euro, caused a $36.0 million unfavorable currency translation impact.

2021 Compared to 2020

Net sales increased during 2021 as compared to 2020 due to the recovery from the COVID-related sales downturn in our Fabrication Technology segment. Air and Gas Handling orders, net of cancellations and excluding2020, inflation-related pricing increases, sales from acquisitions, new product sales, and foreign currency translation effects, decreased $44.1tailwinds. In our Reconstructive segment, existing business sales increased $36.1 million, during 2017 in comparison to 2016or 14.0%, primarily due to large project bookings duringa recovery in sales volumes from the second half of 2016 that did not repeat, delays in ordersdecline related to COVID-19 and expansion in the second half of 2017,reconstructive product group from market outperformance and lower demandnew product launches. In our Prevention & Recovery segment, existing business sales increased $117.6 million, or 13.6%, primarily due to a recovery in power generation markets. Thesales volumes from the decline was partially offset byrelated to COVID, as well as inflation-related pricing increases in general industrial and other end markets.

The decrease inforeign currency tailwinds. Net sales from existing businessesacquisitions increased during 20162021 as compared to 2015 was2020 primarily due to decreasesacquisitions that closed in 2021 and the fourth quarter of $58.12020. The weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies, most notably the Euro, led to an $11.7 million and $102.2 million in our Air and Gas Handling and Fabrication Technology segments, respectively. Orders, net of cancellations, from existing businesses for our Air and Gas Handling segment decreased during 2016 in comparison to 2015 due to declines in all end markets except mining. The unfavorable domestic and international macroeconomic conditions experienced during the first half of 2016 were partially offset by consecutive quarters of order growth during the second half of 2016.favorable currency translation impact.




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Operating Results


The following table summarizes our results from continuing operations for the comparable three yearthree-year period.
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(Dollars in millions)
Gross profit$869.4 $777.7 $603.6 
Gross profit margin55.6 %54.5 %53.9 %
Selling, general and administrative expense$772.9 $665.8 $515.5 
Research and development expense$60.8 $49.1 $34.3 
Operating loss$(71.2)$(62.8)$(66.2)
Operating loss margin(4.6)%(4.4)%(5.9)%
Net loss from continuing operations$(38.2)$(102.3)$(74.4)
Net loss margin from continuing operations (GAAP)(2.4)%(7.2)%(6.6)%
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$236.1 $206.0 $161.5 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)15.1 %14.4 %14.4 %
Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:
Restructuring and other charges(1)
$19.0 $13.9 $23.3 
MDR and other costs$16.7 $7.9 $6.9 
     Strategic transaction costs$61.0 $23.4 $2.8 
     Stock-based compensation$31.5 $25.7 $22.5 
Depreciation and other amortization$76.7 $70.1 $64.6 
Amortization of acquired intangibles$126.3 $116.9 $103.3 
Insurance settlement gain$(36.7)$— $— 
Inventory step-up$12.8 $10.8 $4.3 
Interest expense, net$24.1 $29.1 $52.8 
Debt extinguishment charges$20.4 $29.9 $— 
Income tax expense (benefit)$36.1 $(19.5)$(44.6)
(1) Restructuring and other charges includes $1.7 million, $5.2 million and $6.6 million of expense classified as Cost of sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (Dollars in millions)
Gross profit$1,029.5
 $992.4
 $1,071.7
Gross profit margin31.2% 31.2% 31.2%
Selling, general and administrative expense$732.3
 $696.8
 $748.3
Restructuring and other related charges68.4
 58.5
 56.8
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge152.7
 0.2
 1.5
Pension settlement loss (gain)46.9
 
 (0.6)
Operating income29.2
 236.8
 265.6
Operating income margin0.9% 7.4% 7.7%
Interest expense$41.1
 $30.3
 $47.5
Provision for income taxes42.6
 51.8
 41.2


20172022 Compared to 20162021


The $37.1Gross profit increased $91.7 million during 2022 in comparison to 2021 due to an $89.5 million increase in our Reconstructive segment. The Gross profit during 2017 in comparison to 2016increase was attributable to an increase of $49.6 millioncontributions from recent business acquisitions and increased sales in our Fabrication Technology segment,existing businesses, partially offset by a declineinflation of $12.5 million in our Airsupply chain, logistics, and Gas Handling segment. Acquisition-related growth in both segments contributed $32.1 million of Gross profit in 2017, andother costs, unfavorable foreign exchangecurrency translation added another $14.0 million to the increase. These increases combined with $26.8 million of savings from restructuring initiatives, helped offset the impact of lower new build project marginseffects, and higher material costs experienced in 2017, keepinginventory step-up charges of $2.0 million. Gross profit margin consistent with the prior year.increased due to segment performance, including pricing and other benefits, offset by inflation of supply chain, logistics, and other costs.


Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $35.5$107.1 million during 2017primarily due to a $50.3 million increase in comparison to 2016, which was attributable to increases in both Air and Gas Handling and Fabrication Technology. The increases were mainly driven by $28.3 million increasescosts associated with acquisitions completed in 2017,and the related integration costs from the newly acquired businesses within our Reconstructive segment and a $14.2$37.6 million increase in businessstrategic transaction costs, driven by Separation-related costs incurred in the first half of 2022. Research and development related expenses, partially offset bycosts also increased compared to the incremental benefits realized fromprior year period primarily due to increased spend within recently acquired businesses in our restructuring programsReconstructive segment. Amortization of acquired intangibles and cost savings initiatives. RestructuringDepreciation and other related chargesamortization also increased during 2017 compared to 2016, driven by acceleratedthe prior year period due to acquisition-related increases.

On November 18, 2022, we completed an exchange with a lender under our Enovis Credit Agreement of 6,003,431 shares of common stock of ESAB, representing all of our retained interest in ESAB, for $230.5 million of the $450 million in term loan outstanding under the Enovis Credit Agreement. We recorded a gain of $102.7 million on the disposition of the investment representing the fair value in excess of cost reduction programs to eliminate excess cost in responsebasis.
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During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded a net insurance settlement gain of $36.7 million which was related to the current market conditions.

During 2017, we recorded impairment charges totaling $152.7 million. These charges consisted2019 acquisition of a goodwill impairment of $150.2 millionDJO and an indefinite-lived trademark impairment charge of $2.5 million. Both charges related to our Air and Gas Handling segment. Additionally, we incurred a $46.9 million non-cash pension settlement loss in connectionwhich, along with a third-party buyout of onethe aforementioned gain on the disposition of the Company’s pension plans.ESAB investment, significantly impacted our results.


Debt extinguishment charges of $20.4 million were recorded in the year ended December 31, 2022. Charges of $20.1 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2022, comprised of $12.7 million in redemption premiums and $7.4 million in noncash write-offs of original issue discount and deferred financing fees in conjunction with the Separation. Additionally, $0.3 million of noncash write-offs of deferred financing fees were recorded in conjunction with the aforementioned debt-for-equity exchange during the fourth quarter of 2022. Debt extinguishment charges of $29.9 million were recorded in the second quarter of 2021 due to an early redemption of certain senior notes.

Interest expense, net decreased by $5.0 million, primarily due to a reduction in debt balances as a result of the Separation-related debt redemptions at the beginning of the second quarter of 2022.

The effective tax rate for Net income from continuing operations during 2017 increased by $10.8 million compared to 2016, primarily attributable to the senior note offering of €350 million in April 2017 and higher interest rates2022 was (1,745.8)% on our senior unsecured debt.

Lossa loss from continuing operations before income taxes, which was $12.0 milliondifferent than the 2022 U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% mainly due to the net impact of U.S. tax on non-deductible costs and capital gains on current year transactions. These were partially offset by the Provision for income taxes was $42.6 million for 2017.reduction of valuation allowances on U.S. and German net operating losses, and interest limitation carryforwards. The effective tax rate for continuing operations during 20172021 was (355.0)%, which was higher than the U.S. federal statutory tax rate primarily due to non-deductible impairment losses, losses in certain jurisdictions where16.0% on a tax benefit is not expected to be recognized offset in part by foreign earnings where international tax rates that are lower than the 2017 U.S. tax rate. The Tax Act provisional amounts did not have a significant net impact on the effective tax rate for 2017. Incomeloss from continuing operations before income taxes, which was $206.5 million and the Provision for income taxes was $51.8 million for 2016, resulting in a 25.1% effective tax rate that was primarily driven by foreign earnings where international tax rates are lower than the 2021 U.S. federal statutory tax rate.rate of 21% mainly due to the impact of additional U.S. tax on international operations and certain non-deductible expenses. These were offset by the net impact of reduction of valuation allowance on U.S. federal net operating losses.



Net loss from continuing operations decreased primarily due to the gain on the ESAB common stock, as well as the insurance settlement gain and acquisition-related sales, offset by costs associated with the Separation and acquisition-related costs. Net loss margin from continuing operations decreased by 480 basis points due to the aforementioned factors. Adjusted EBITDA increased due to organic growth and lower operating expenses in existing businesses, partially offset by inflation of supply chain, logistics, and other costs. Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding the effects of recent acquisitions and foreign currency pressures increased by approximately 150 basis points. Our recent acquisitions were dilutive to the margin by approximately 70 basis points and are expected to be accretive to margins in future years.
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20162021 Compared to 20152020


The $79.3 million decrease in Gross profit increased $174.0 million during 20162021 in comparison to 20152020 due to an $87.3 million increase in our Prevention & Recovery Segment and an $86.8 million increase in our Reconstructive segment. The Gross profit increase was primarily attributable to decreases of $43.9 millionhigher sales volumes and $35.4 million in our Air and Gas Handling segment and our Fabrication Technology segment, respectively. The decrease inrelated improved production efficiencies compared to 2020 during which sales volumes were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2021, Gross profit and gross profit margin also increased due to acquisitions, new product initiatives and favorable foreign currency impacts, partially offset by increased supply chain and logistic costs in both of our segments during 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to lower overall volumes as a result of decline in numerous end-markets and geographic markets. Changes in foreign exchange rates decreased Gross profit by approximately $40 million. These decreases were offset by acquisition related growth and restructuring savings, each contributing approximately $14 million to Gross profit. The increase in Gross profit margin in our Fabrication Technology segment during 2016 as compared to 2015 was more than offset by the lower Gross profit margin in our Air and Gas Handling segment.segments.


Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $51.5increased $150.3 million during 2016primarily due to a $103.7 million increase in comparisoncosts associated with acquisitions and the related integration costs from the newly acquired businesses, primarily within our Reconstructive segment, the cessation of prior year temporary cost reduction measures that were taken in response to 2015, which was attributableCOVID-19, and increased sales commissions from higher sales levels. A $20.6 million increase in strategic transaction costs primarily related to decreases in both Air and Gas Handling and Fabrication Technology. Execution of structural cost reductions in both segments as a result of restructuring programs and cost savings initiatives was the primary driver in reducingSeparation also increased Selling, general and administrative expense overduring 2021.

Debt extinguishment charges of $29.9 million were recorded in the prior year. Changessecond quarter of 2021 due to an early redemption of certain senior notes. Interest expense, net decreased by $23.7 million, primarily due to an overall reduction in debt balances during the current year as a result of the aforementioned redemption of senior notes.

The effective tax rate for 2021 was 16.0% on a loss from continuing operations before income taxes, which was lower than the 2021 U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% mainly due to the impact of additional U.S. tax on international operations and certain non-deductible expenses. These were offset by the impact of the reduction of valuation allowance on U.S federal net operating losses. The effective tax rate for 2020 was 37.5% on a loss from continuing operations before income taxes, which was higher than the 2020 U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21% mainly due to the net impact of reduction of valuation
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allowance on U.S. federal, state and foreign exchange ratesnet operating losses. These were offset by the impact of additional U.S. tax on international operations and certain non-deductible expenses.

Net loss from continuing operations increased in 2021 compared to 2020, largely due to the cessation of aforementioned temporary cost reductions implemented during 2016 decreased Selling, general,2020 in reaction to COVID-driven sales reductions, higher income tax expense, as well as increased supply chain and administrative expenseslogistic costs, offset by approximately $27 million. These decreases wereincreased sales from the 2021 COVID recovery. During 2021, we also incurred debt extinguishment charges, increased strategic transaction costs related to the Separation, and higher sales commissions related to greater sales. Net loss margin from continuing operations increased by 60 basis points due to the aforementioned factors. Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily due to the improved sales volumes and new product initiatives, partially offset by $13 million of acquisition-related growth in our Airthe aforementioned supply chain and Gas Handling segment.

The decrease in Interest expense, net during 2016 waslogistic costs and sales commission increases, and the resultcessation of the refinancing of our principal credit facility in 2015. The refinancing resulted in, among other things, lower borrowing margins, lower outstanding borrowings and reduced non-cash interest expense in the current year by $2.5 million. Interest expense for 2015 also included a $4.7 million write-off of certain deferred financing fees and original issue discount in connection with the refinancing. Lower foreign currency charges in 2016 as comparedaforementioned temporary cost reductions. Adjusted EBITDA margin remained flat due to the prior year, contributed approximately $10 millionabove reasons, the impacts of the decrease in Interest expense, net over the prior year.

Income before income taxes was $206.5 million and the Provision for income taxes was $51.8 million for 2016. Income before income taxes was $218.1 million and the Provision for income taxes was $41.2 million for 2015. The Provision for income taxes in both periods was impactedwhich were offset by the effect of foreign earnings where international tax rates are lower than the U.S. tax rate. The Provision for income taxes for 2015 was also impacted by a tax benefit of $13.0 millioncosts associated with recent acquisitions which were dilutive to the resolution of a liability for unrecognized tax benefits.margin, but are expected to be accretive in future years.

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Business Segments


As discussed further above, the Company reportswe report results in two reportable segments: AirPrevention & Recovery and Gas HandlingReconstructive. Operating loss, adjusted EBITDA and Fabrication Technology.adjusted EBITDA margins at the operating segment level also include allocations of certain central function expenses not directly attributable to either operating segment. See See Item 7. “Non-GAAP Measures” for a further discussion and reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.


Air and Gas HandlingPrevention & Recovery


We design,develop, manufacture, install and maintain airdistribute rigid bracing products, orthopedic soft goods, vascular systems and gas handlingcompression garments, and hot and cold therapy products and offer robust recovery sciences products in the clinical rehabilitation and sports medicine markets such as bone growth stimulators and electrical stimulators used for use in a wide range of markets, including power generation, oil, gas and petrochemical, mining, wastewater, and general industrial and other.pain management. Our air and gas handlingPrevention & Recovery products are principally marketed under the Howdenseveral brand name. Howden’snames, most notably DJO, to orthopedic specialists, primary products are heavy-duty fans, rotary heat exchangerscare physicians, pain management specialists, physical therapists, podiatrists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and compressors. The fansother healthcare professionals who treat patients with a variety of treatment needs including musculoskeletal conditions resulting from degenerative diseases, deformities, traumatic events and heat exchangerssports-related injuries. Many of our medical devices and related accessories are used in coal-firedby athletes and other types of power stations, both in combustionpatients for injury prevention and emissions control applications, underground mines, steel sintering plantsat-home physical therapy treatments. We reach a diverse customer base through multiple distribution channels, including independent distributors, direct salespeople, and other industrial facilities that require movement of large volumes of air in harsh applications. Howden’s compressors are mainly used in the oil, gas and petrochemical end markets.directly to patients.


The following table summarizes selected financial data for our Air and Gas HandlingPrevention & Recovery segment:

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(Dollars in millions)
Net sales$1,027.6 $1,026.0 $863.2 
Gross profit$518.2 $516.1 $428.8 
Gross profit margin50.4 %50.3 %49.7 %
Selling, general and administrative expense$438.9 $421.9 $352.8 
Research and development expense$33.5 $30.2 $24.1 
Operating loss (GAAP)$(18.2)$(14.9)$(43.9)
Operating loss margin (GAAP)(1.8)%(1.5)%(5.1)%
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$141.3 $133.5 $112.6 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)13.8 %13.0 %13.0 %
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2022 Compared to 2021
 Year Ended
 2017 2016 2015
 (Dollars in millions)
Net sales$1,362.9
 $1,385.3
 $1,449.1
Gross profit357.9
 370.4
 414.3
Gross profit margin26.3% 26.7% 28.6%
Selling, general and administrative expense$231.7
 $220.3
 $243.2
Segment operating income126.2
 150.1
 171.0
Segment operating income margin9.3% 10.8% 11.8%
Items not included in segment results:     
Restructuring and other related items$52.2
 $26.8
 $27.2
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge152.7
 
 


Net sales fromin our Prevention & Recovery segment increased $1.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2022 compared with the prior year period, driven by organic growth in existing businesses as discussed and defined under “Sales, Orders and Backlog” above, decreasedwhich was aided by $74.7pricing increases to mitigate inflation, mostly offset by $30.9 million during 2017 in comparison to 2016 primarilyof currency translation pressure. Gross profit increased $2.1 million due to declines in the oil, gas, and petrochemical and power generation end markets, partiallyimproved sales, offset by increases in mining and general industrialinflation of supply chain, logistics, and other end markets. Additionally, acquisition-related growth contributed $37.1 million,costs and changes inunfavorable foreign exchange rates had a positive impact of $15.2 million on Net sales. Gross profit andcurrency effects. Gross profit margin decreased during 2017, which was primarilyincreased 10 basis points for the result of lower volumes and project margins. These decreases were partially offset by $8.6 million of acquisition-related growth and $18.6 million incremental benefits realized from restructuring programs and cost savings initiatives.same reasons. Selling, general and administrative expense increased primarily due to increased costs related to the Separation, offset by lower central costs. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased due to the reduction in central cost allocations, partially offset by inflation of supply chain, logistics, and other costs.

2021 Compared to 2020

Net sales in our Prevention & Recovery segment increased $162.9 million during 20172021 compared to 2016, which is mainly the result of acquisition-related increases of $10.4 million. The lower Segment operating income and Segment operating income margin in 2017 compared to 2016 were the result of lower Gross profit and the increase in Selling, general and administrative expense discussed above. Restructuring and other related charges increased during 2017 driven by accelerated cost reduction programs to eliminate excess cost in response2020 due to the current market conditions. In 2017, we recorded a goodwill impairment chargestrong recovery from the COVID-19 effects that impacted 2020, as well as new product initiatives, acquisition-related sales growth of $150.2$33.5 million, and a trade name impairment charge of $2.5$11.2 million favorable foreign currency translation impact. Gross profit increased $87.3 million as a result of conclusions reached from performing our annual impairment tests.

The $58.1 million Netimproved sales decrease due to existing businesses, as discussedvolumes and defined under “Sales, Orders and Backlog” above, during 2016 in comparison to 2015 was primarily due to declines in the oil, gas, and petrochemical and general industrial and other end markets. The power generation, marine and mining end markets were flat on a year over year basis. Additionally, changes in foreign exchange rates had a negative impact of $57.2 million on Net sales, partiallyproduction efficiencies, offset by acquisition related growth of $51.6 million. Gross profitinflation-related pricing and cost increases. Gross profit margin decreased during 2016, which was primarily the result of lower volumes and, to a lesser extent, project margins. Foreign exchange rate changes as compared to prior year contributed $16.5 million to the decrease. These decreases were partially offset by $13.0 million of acquisition-related growth. Selling, general and administrative expense for 2016 decreased compared to 2015 primarily due to benefits realized from our restructuring programs and cost savings initiatives. Changes in foreign exchange rates represented approximately $11 million of the decrease in Selling, general and administrative expense when comparing 2016 to the prior year. The decrease in gross profit, discussed previously, were the primary driver in the reduction of Segment operating income and Segment operating income margin in 2016. Restructuring and other related chargesincreased 60 basis points for the Air and Gas Handling segment remained relatively consistent in 2016 as the segment responds to the cyclical market downturn.

Fabrication Technology

We formulate, develop, manufacture and supply consumable products and equipment for use in the cutting, joining and automated welding of steels, aluminum and other metals and metal alloys. Our fabrication technology products are marketed under several brand names, most notably ESAB, which we believe is well known in the international cutting and welding industry. ESAB’s comprehensive range of welding consumables includes electrodes, cored and solid wires and fluxes using a wide range of specialty and other materials, and cutting consumables including electrodes, nozzles, shields and tips. ESAB’s fabrication technology equipment ranges from portable welding machines to large customized automated cutting and welding systems. Products are sold into a wide range of end markets, including infrastructure, wind power, marine, pipelines, mobile/off-highway equipment, oil, gas, and mining.

The following table summarizes selected financial data for our Fabrication Technology segment:

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 Year Ended
 2017 2016 2015
 (Dollars in millions)
Net sales$1,937.3
 $1,800.5
 $1,985.3
Gross profit671.6
 622.0
 657.4
Gross profit margin34.7% 34.5% 33.1%
Selling, general and administrative expense$447.2
 $426.6
 $457.6
Segment operating income$224.4
 $195.4
 $199.8
Segment operating income margin11.6% 10.9% 10.1%
Items not included in segment results:     
Restructuring and other related items$16.2
 $31.7
 $29.7
Intangible asset impairment charge
 0.2
 1.5

The Net sales increase during 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily the result of an increase in existing businesses of $59.0 million, led by a market recovery in North America and growth in certain developing regions. Acquisition-related growth contributed $48.1 million of incremental sales in 2017, and foreign currency translation had a positive impact of $29.7 million. Gross profit increased in 2017 due to acquisition-related growth of $23.4 million and increases in volumes from existing businesses. Costs savings associated with restructuring programs added another $8.2 million of additional gross profit in the current year. These increases were partially offset by a $38.6 million increase in cost of goods sold due to higher commodity prices in 2017. Gross margin increased 20 basis points due to the positive impact from increased volumes and favorable mix, which was partially offset by higher raw material costs during the year.same reasons. Selling, general and administrative expense increased by $20.6 million in 2017 as compared to 2016 and was primarily attributable to a $17.9 million increase in acquisition-related cost. Segment operating income margin expanded approximately 80 basis points due to the cessation of temporary cost reductions implemented in 2020 and higher sales commissions in the current year. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased due to the improved profit margin. Restructuring and other related items decreased in 2017 in comparison to 2016, consistent with management’s plan.

The Net sales decrease during 2016 compared to 2015 was primarily the result of a decrease in existing businesses of $102.2 million and changes in foreign exchange rates which had a negative impact of $83.9 million,volumes, partially offset by increased Selling, general and administrative costs and cost increases over the same period.
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Reconstructive
We develop, manufacture, and market a wide variety of knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, and finger implant products and surgical productivity solutions that serve the orthopedic reconstructive joint implant market. Our products are primarily used by surgeons for surgical procedures.

The following table summarizes the selected financial data for our Reconstructive segment:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(Dollars in millions)
Net sales$535.5 $400.2 $257.6 
Gross profit$351.1 $261.6 $174.8 
Gross profit margin65.6 %65.4 %67.9 %
Selling, general and administrative expense$334.0 $243.8 $162.6 
Research and development expense$27.4 $18.9 $10.1 
Operating loss (GAAP)$(52.9)$(47.9)$(22.3)
Operating loss margin (GAAP)(9.9)%(12.0)%(8.6)%
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$94.7 $72.5 $49.0 
Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP)17.7 %18.1 %19.0 %
2022 Compared to 2021

Net sales increased for our Reconstructive segment in the year ended December 31, 2022 compared with the prior year, primarily due to acquisition-related sales growth of $1.3$93.3 million and existing business sales growth of $47.1 million. The $102.2 million Net sales decline due to existing businesses, as discussed and defined under “Sales, Orders and Backlog” above, during 2016Sales were negatively impacted in comparison to 2015 was primarily2021, most notably the resultsecond half of decreases in equipment sales and consumable volumes in North America. The lower volumes decreased Gross profit for 2016 by approximately $40 million as compared to 2015, and changes in foreign exchange rates contributed $24 million to the decrease. Gross profit margin for the segment increased in the current year, due to favorable consumable pricingCOVID-19 surges and a related deceleration in selected marketselective surgical procedure volumes. Gross profit and materials costs savings initiatives across the segment. The decrease ingross profit margin increased primarily due to acquisition and existing business growth, partially offset by inflation of supply chain, logistics, and other costs. Selling, general and administrative expense during 2016 wasalso increased primarily due to benefits realized$50.3 million of costs from acquisitions, including integration costs for the newly-acquired businesses, as well as increased central costs, including costs associated with the Separation. Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily due to growth in existing businesses, partially offset by inflation of supply chain, logistics, and other costs. Without the impact of recent acquisition, Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 260 basis points compared to prior year. Recent acquisitions were dilutive to the margin by approximately 300 basis points, but are expected to be accretive to margins in future years.

2021 Compared to 2020

Net sales increased for our restructuring programsReconstructive segment during year ended December 31, 2021 compared with the prior year due to a recovery in sales volumes from the COVID-19-related declines during 2020, as well as continued expansion from market outperformance and cost savings initiatives, totaling approximately $29new product launches, acquisition-related sales growth of $106.0 million and a favorable foreign currency translation impact of $0.5 million. ChangesAfter a surge of COVID-19 cases in foreign exchange ratesthe fourth quarter of 2020, which negatively impacted sales volumes early in 2021, sales volumes began normalizing late in the first quarter and through the second quarter of 2021. However, as a result of the increase in cases of COVID-19 variants during the second half of 2021, recovery slowed during this period, primarily due to a deceleration in elective surgical procedure volumes. Gross profit increased due to improved sales volumes and acquisition-related growth, partially offset by increased supply chain and logistic costs. Gross profit margin decreased because of recent acquisitions, which were dilutive to the 2021 margins, but are expected to be accretive in future years. Selling, general and administrative expense by approximately $16 million in 2016. Segment operating income marginalso increased despite the lower overall volumes primarily due to our execution onthe additional costs from newly-acquired businesses and related integration costs, the cessation of temporary employee cost control. Restructuringreductions implemented during 2020, and other related charges for the Fabrication Technology segment remained relatively consistenthigher sales commissions in 2016 as the segment responds2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased because of recent acquisitions, which were dilutive to the cyclical market downturn.2021 margins, but are expected to be accretive in future years.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources


Overview


We have financedfinance our long-term capital and working capital requirements through a combination of cash flows from operating activities, various borrowings and the issuances of equity. We expect that our primary ongoing requirements for cash will be for working capital, funding of acquisitions, capital expenditures, asbestos-related expensesrestructuring cash outflows, and funding of pension plans. If determined appropriate for strategic acquisitions or other corporate purposes, weinterest and principal repayments on amounts drawn on our revolving credit facility. We believe we could raise additional funds in the form of debt or equity.equity if it was determined to be appropriate for strategic acquisitions or other corporate purposes.


ESAB Separation

We completed the separation of ESAB on April 4, 2022, through a tax-free, pro-rata distribution of 90% of the outstanding common stock of ESAB to our shareholders. At the time of the Separation, we retained 10% of the shares of ESAB common stock.

In connection with the Separation, ESAB issued $1.2 billion of new debt securities, the proceeds from which were used to fund a $1.2 billion cash distribution to us upon Separation. We used the distribution proceeds in conjunction with $450 million of borrowings on a term loan under our Enovis Credit Agreement and $52.3 million of cash on hand to repay $1.4 billion of outstanding debt and accrued interest on our prior credit facility, $302.8 million of outstanding debt and accrued interest on our senior notes due February 15, 2026 (“2026 Notes”), as well as a redemption premium at 103.188% of the principal amount of our 2026 Notes, and other fees and expenses due at closing. Additionally, on April 7, 2022, we completed the redemption of our senior unsecured notes due April 2025 (“Euro Senior Notes”) representing all of our outstanding €350 million principal 3.250% Senior Notes due 2025 at a redemption price of 100.813% of the principal amount and accrued interest for $391.2 million. See section Enovis Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility in Note 13, “Debt” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more detail on the new Enovis Credit Agreement.

In the second quarter of 2022, we recorded Debt extinguishment charges of $20.1 million, including $12.7 million of redemption premiums on the retired debt instruments and $7.4 million in noncash write-offs of original issue discount and deferred financing fees.

On November 18, 2022, we divested the retained ESAB shares to a lender under the Enovis Credit Agreement in a tax-efficient exchange for extinguishing $230.5 million of our outstanding term loan under the Enovis Credit Agreement.

Equity Capital

In connection with the Separation, we effected a one-for-three reverse stock split of all issued and outstanding shares of Enovis common stock. As a result of the reverse stock split, all share and per share figures, as applicable, contained in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations have been retroactively restated as if the reverse stock split occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.

On May 21, 2015,March 19, 2021, we contributed 66,000completed the underwritten public offering of 5.4 million shares of newly issued Colfax Common stock to our U.S. defined benefit pension plan. No contributions of our Common stock, were madeas adjusted for the reverse stock split, resulting in 2016net proceeds of $711.3 million, after deducting offering expenses and 2017.underwriters’ discount and commissions. We used the proceeds to pay down a certain portion of our senior notes.


On October 11, 2015,July 28, 2021, the Company issued 2.2 million shares of Common stock, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, to the former shareholders of Mathys for acquisition consideration of $285.7 million.

In 2018, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of our Common stock from time-to-time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, which were to be retired upon repurchase. The repurchase program was authorized untiltransactions. No stock repurchases have been made under this plan since the third quarter of 2018. As of December 31, 20162022, the remaining stock repurchase authorization provided by our Board of Directors was $100.0 million. The timing, amount, and did not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares. The timing

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and amountmethod of shares repurchased wasis determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. TheThere is no term associated with the remaining repurchase program was conducted pursuant to SEC Rule 10b-18. During the years ended December 31, 2016authorization.

Enovis Term Loan and 2015, we repurchased 1,000,000 shares and 986,279 shares, respectively, of our Common stock in open market transactions for $20.8 million and $27.4 million, respectively. The repurchase program expired as of December 31, 2016.Revolving Credit Facility

Borrowing Arrangements


On June 5, 2015,April 4, 2022, we entered into a new credit agreement by and among the Company, as the borrower, certain U.S. subsidiaries of the Company identified therein, as guarantors, each of the lenders party thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent, swing line lender and global coordinator (the “DB“Enovis Credit Agreement”). The proceeds of the loans under the DB Credit Agreement were used by us to repay in full balances under our preexisting credit agreement, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes. The DB Credit Agreement consists, consisting of a term loan in the aggregate amount of $750.0$900 million (the “Term Loan”) and a revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) with an April 4, 2027 maturity date and a commitment capacity of $1.3 billion, each of which hadterm loan with an initial aggregate principal
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amount of $450 million and an April 4, 2023 maturity term of five years.date (the “Enovis Term Loan”). The Revolver contains a $50.0$50 million swing line loan sub-facility. In conjunction with the DB Credit Agreement, we recorded a charge to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2015 of $4.7 million to write-off certain deferred financing fees and original issue discount and expensed $0.4 million of costs incurred in connection with the refinancing of the DB Credit Agreement.

The Term Loan and the Revolver bear interest, at our election, at either the base rate or the Eurocurrency rate (each as defined in the DB Credit Agreement), plus the applicable interest rate margin. The applicable interest rate margin results from the lower applicable interest rate margin (subject to certain exceptions) due to the Company’s total leverage ratio or the corporate family rating of the Company as determined by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s (ranging from 1.25% to 2.00%, in the case of the Eurocurrency margin, and 0.25% to 1.00%, in the case of the base rate margin). Swing line loans bear interest at the applicable rate, as specified under the terms of the DB Credit Agreement, based upon the currency borrowed. As of December 31, 2017, the weighted-average interest rate of borrowings under the DB Credit Agreement was 3.07%, excluding accretion of original issue discount and deferred financing fees, and there was $1.3 billion available on the revolving credit facility.

On April 19, 2017, we issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of €350 million (the “Euro Notes”). Euro Notes are due on April 15, 2025 and have an interest rate of 3.25%. The proceeds from the Euro Notes offering were used to repay borrowings under our DB Credit Agreement and bilateral credit facilities totaling €283.5 million, as well as for general corporate purposes, and are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantees”). The Euro Notes and the Guarantees have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction.

As of December 31, 2017, the Company had an original issue discount of $3.7 million and deferred financing fees of $9.2 million included in its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017, which will be accreted to Interest expense primarily using the effective interest method, over the life of the applicable debt agreements.

In addition to the debt agreements discussed above, the Company is party to various bilateral credit facilities with a borrowing capacity of $217.9 million. As of December 31, 2017, outstanding borrowings under these facilities totaled $22.8 million, with a weighted average borrowing rate of 1.00%.

We are also party to letter of credit facilities with an aggregate capacity of $780.6 million. Total letters of credit of $418.8 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2017.

The Company was party to a receivables financing facility through a wholly-owned, special purpose bankruptcy-remote subsidiary which purchased trade receivables from certain of the Company’s subsidiaries on an ongoing basis and pledged them to support its obligation as borrower under the receivables financing facility. This special purpose subsidiary has a separate legal existence from its parent and its assets are not available to satisfy the claims of creditors of the selling subsidiaries or any other member of the consolidated group. According to the receivable financing facility agreement, the program limit was not to exceed $80 million and the scheduled termination date for the receivables financing facility was December 19, 2017. On December 15, 2017, the Company paid off the total outstanding borrowings under the receivables financing facility of $52.4 million, and the agreement was terminated.

Certain U.S. subsidiaries of the Company have agreed to guarantee the obligations under the Enovis Credit Agreement.

On November 18, 2022, the Company completed an exchange with a lender under the Enovis Credit Agreement of 6,003,431 shares of common stock of ESAB, representing all of the Companyretained shares in ESAB following the Separation, for $230.5 million of the $450.0 million in Enovis Term Loan outstanding under the DBEnovis Credit Agreement.Agreement, net of cost to sell. The DBremaining $219.5 million outstanding balance on the Enovis Term Loan matures on April 4, 2023, and we expect to use the Revolver to pay the balance due.

The Enovis Credit Agreement contains customary covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, make investments or pay dividends. In addition, the DBEnovis Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain (i) a maximum total leverage ratio as defined therein, of generally not more than 3.54.00:1.00, with a step-down to 1.03.75:1.00 commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2023, and a step-down to 3.50:1.00 commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024, and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio as defined therein, of 3.0 to 1.0,

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measured at the end of each quarter.3.00:1.00. The DBEnovis Credit Agreement contains various events of default (including failure to comply with the covenants under the DBEnovis Credit Agreement and related agreements) and upon an event of default the lenders may, subject to various customary cure rights, require the immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Enovis Term Loan and the Revolver. TheAs of December 31, 2022, the Company iswas in compliance with the covenants under the Enovis Credit Agreement.

As of December 31, 2022, the weighted-average interest rate of borrowings under the Enovis Credit Agreement was 5.71%, excluding accretion of original issue discount and deferred financing fees, and there was $860.0 million available on the Revolver.

Euro Notes

In 2017, we issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of €350 million due in May 2025, with an interest rate of 3.25% (the “Euro Notes”). The Euro Notes were redeemed on April 7, 2022 at 100.813% of the principal amount after the completion of the Separation.

Tangible Equity Unit (“TEU”) Amortizing Notes

In 2019, we issued 5.75% TEU amortizing notes due in January 2022 at an initial principal amount of $15.6099 per note with equal quarterly cash installments of $1.4375 per note representing a payment of interest and partial payment of principal. The Company paid $6.5 million, $25.0 million, and $23.4 million of principal on the TEU amortizing notes in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. The final installment payment was made on January 15, 2022. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2022, all such covenantsof the remaining related TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts were converted to shares of common stock. See Note 14, “Equity” for further information.

2024 Notes and 2026 Notes

The Company had senior notes with a remaining principal amount of $300 million, which were due on February 15, 2026 and had an interest rate of 6.375%. The 2026 Notes were redeemed on April 7, 2022 at 103.188% of the principal amount after the completion of the Separation.

On April 24, 2021, the Company used the proceeds from its March 2021 equity offering to redeem all of its $600 million 6.0% senior notes due February 14, 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and $100 million of the outstanding principal of its 2026 Notes for $724.4 million. The 2024 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price of 103.000% of their principal amount and the 2026 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price of 106.375% of their principal amount, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest through the date of redemption. In the second quarter of 2021, a net loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $29.9 million was recorded and included $24.4 million of call premium on the retired debt.

Other Indebtedness

In addition, we are party to various bilateral credit facilities with a borrowing capacity of $30.0 million. As of December 31, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under these facilities.

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We are also party to letter of credit facilities with an aggregate capacity of $15.0 million. Total letters of credit of $7.1 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2017. 2022.

We believe that our sources of liquidity including the DB Credit Agreement, are adequate to fund our operations for the next twelve months.months and the foreseeable future.


Cash Flows


As of December 31, 2017,2022, we had $262.0$24.3 million of Cash and cash equivalents, an increasea decrease of $40.3$695.1 million from $221.7the $719.4 million of Cash and cash equivalents on hand as of December 31, 2016.2021. The Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2016 includes $12.92021 include $39.1 million related to the Fluid HandlingESAB business which was reported in Current portion ofTotal current assets held for sale inassociated with discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The following table summarizes the change in Cash and cash equivalents during the periods indicated:indicated and includes cash flows related to discontinued operations:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(Dollars in millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(55.9)$356.1 $301.9 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangibles(105.5)(104.2)(114.8)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment2.7 7.0 9.6 
Acquisitions, net of cash received, and investments(73.7)(223.3)(69.8)
Net cash used in investing activities(176.4)(320.5)(175.1)
Repayments of debt, net(1,591.2)(126.0)(118.3)
Distribution from ESAB Corporation, net1,143.4 — — 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net5.8 745.2 3.5 
Payment of debt extinguishment costs(12.7)(24.4)— 
Deferred consideration payments and other(10.4)(9.9)(16.8)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(465.1)584.9 (131.7)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on Cash and cash equivalents2.3 (2.2)(3.8)
Increase (decrease) in Cash and cash equivalents$(695.1)$618.3 $(8.6)
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities$218.8
 $247.0
 $303.8
Purchases of fixed assets, net(68.8) (63.2) (69.9)
Acquisitions, net of cash received(346.8) (26.0) (196.0)
Proceeds from sale of business, net490.3
 
 
Other, net15.1
 7.2
 18.9
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
89.8
 (82.0) (247.0)
Repayments of borrowings, net(277.3) (118.8) (88.9)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net6.9
 2.2
 6.1
Repurchases of common stock
 (20.8) (27.4)
Other(10.0) (7.8) (21.1)
Net cash used in financing activities(280.4) (145.2) (131.3)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on Cash and cash equivalents12.1
 4.5
 (33.5)
Increase (decrease) in Cash and cash equivalents$40.3
 $24.3
 $(108.0)


Cash (used in) provided by operating activities ofrelated to discontinued operations which is included in net cash provided by operating activities above,for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 was $65.2$(27) million, $23.1$224 million, and $64.7$302 million, respectively during 2017, 2016, and 2015. Cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations, which is included in net cash provided by (used in) investing activities above, was $10.1 million, $3.9 million, and $5.1 million during 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively.


Cash flows from operating activities can fluctuate significantly from period to period due to changes in working capital and the timing of payments for items such as pension fundingrestructuring and asbestos-relatedstrategic transaction costs such as Separation costs. Changes in significant operating cash flow items are discussed below.


NetOperating cash received orflows from continuing operations working capital was a use of $116.0 million in 2022, primarily due to business growth and increases in inventory to insulate for supply chain volatility. Comparative results was a net inflow of $8.2 million for 2021 and a net outflow of $33.9 million for 2020.

During 2022 and 2021, cash paid for asbestos-relatedstrategic transaction costs net of insurance proceeds, including the disposition of claims, defensein our continuing operations were $61.0 million and $23.4 million, respectively. These costs and legal expenseswere primarily related to litigation against our insurers, creates variabilitythe Separation.

Cash paid for interest was $37.1 million, $85.5 million and $104.6 million for 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The decrease from 2021 to 2022 is primarily a result of the change in our operating cash flows. We had net cash outflowscapital structure due to the Separation. At the time of $3.7the Separation, the Company’s total debt of $2.1 billion was repaid and replaced with a $450 million $16.0term loan. The decrease from 2020 to 2021 is primarily due to debt repaid in 2021 with the $745.2 million and $22.7 million during 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Net cash outflows for 2017 and 2016 were net of $36.5 million and $23.6 million, respectively, of reimbursementsproceeds from insurance companies on our asbestos insurance receivable.
Funding requirementsthe issuance of our defined benefit plans, including pension planscommon stock.

During 2022, 2021, and other post-retirement benefit plans, can vary significantly from period to period due to changes in the fair value of plan assets and actuarial assumptions. For 2017, 2016 and 2015, cash contributions for defined benefit plans were $37.9 million, $34.5 million and $44.1 million, respectively.
During 2017, 2016 and 2015,2020 cash payments of $30.7$18.5 million, $66.6$8.0 million and $57.7$22.5 million, respectively, were made related to our restructuring initiatives.
Changes in net working capital also affected the operating cash flows for the periods presented. We define working capital as Trade receivables, net and Inventories, net reduced by Accounts payable and Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred. During 2017, net working capital consumed cash of $92.5 million, before the impact of foreign exchange, primarily due to an increase in receivables and inventories driven by revenue growth and timing of collections and

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shipments. During 2016,Cash provided by operating activities for 2022 included a net working capital consumedone-time $36.7 million inflow attributable to insurance settlements and 2021 includes a one-time cash inflow from a $36.0 million U.S. federal tax refund received in the first quarter of $31.4 million, before the impact of foreign exchange, primarily due to an increase in receivables and lower billings in excess of costs incurred associated with our Air and Gas business segment. The net increase was offset by an increase in payables in our Air and Gas Handling segment and Fabrication Technology segment and partially offset by decline in inventory levels in our Fabrication Technology segment. During 2015, net working capital provided cash of $43.5 million, before the impact of foreign exchange, primarily due to decrease in receivables with our Air and Gas Handling segment and Fabrication Technology segment, offset by lower billings in excess of costs incurred associated with our Air and Gas business segment.2021.

Cash flows provided byused in investing activities during 2017 included net proceeds of $490.3for 2022, 2021 and 2020 include $73.7 million, from$223.3 million and $69.8 million, respectively, for acquisitions and investments. Refer to Note 5 “Acquisitions” in the sale ofaccompanying Notes to the Fluid Handling business segment and netConsolidated Financial Statements for more information. Additionally, cash outflows of $346.8 million associated with two acquisitionsflows used in our Air and Gas Handling segments and three acquisitions in our Fabrication Technology segment. Cash flows from investing activities during 2016 were impacted by the net cash outflowsin 2022, 2021, and 2020 include $105.5 million, $104.2 million and $114.8 million, respectively, for purchases of approximately $26property, plant, equipment, and intangibles. Included in these amounts is $5.9 million, associated with an acquisition in our Fabrication Technology segment. Cash flows from investing activities during 2015 were impacted by the net cash outflows of $196$35.6 million associated with two acquisitions completed by our Air and Gas Handling segment.$40.1 million for 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to discontinued operations.

Cash flows used in financing activities in 2017, 2016 and 2015 reflect2022 includes $1.6 billion net repayments of borrowings. The outflow in 2017 is attributable to the repayment of borrowings, which included the outstanding debt on our prior credit facility, 2026 Notes and Euro Senior Notes, partially offset by borrowings on a term loan under the DBour new credit agreement and bilateral credit facilities for $651.8facility. The repayments were primarily funded by a $1.2 billion cash distribution from ESAB to us upon Separation. Cash flows provided by financing activities in 2021 include $745.2 million reduced byin proceeds from the issuance of Euro Notes, discussed under “—Borrowing Arrangements” above. The cash outflowscommon stock, partially offset by net debt repayments of $126.0 million. Cash flows used in 2016 and 2015 were attributable to repaymentfinancing activities for 2020 include net debt repayments of borrowings under the DB credit agreement and bilateral credit facilities of $118.8 million and $88.9 million, respectively. Additionally, the cash flows during 2016 and 2015 were impacted by the share repurchases discussed under “Equity Capital” above.$118.3 million.

Our Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2017 included $252.12022 include $12.6 million held in jurisdictions outside the U.S. We currently do not intend nor foresee a need to repatriate these funds. If however, we elect to repatriate future earnings from foreign jurisdictions, suchCash repatriation remittancesof non-U.S. cash into the U.S. may be subject to taxes, and other local statutory restrictions.restrictions and minority owner distributions.

Prior Disclosure Under Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act

In the Company’s quarterly report for the period ended June 30, 2017, we reported pursuant to Section 13(r)(1)(A) of the Exchange Act that one of our non-U.S. ESAB subsidiaries sold a total of $1,236,800 of welding products for end use in the Iranian petrochemical sector pursuant to General License H, which authorizes such transactions.  Colfax subsequently learned that our ESAB subsidiary inadvertently mischaracterized the end market industry sector for a portion of these sales.  After correction, the aggregate value of sales relating to the Iranian petrochemical sector for the relevant period was $327,822 and did not require disclosure in the Quarterly Report.  Accordingly, the Company did not make further disclosure of these sales in its quarterly report for the period ended September 29, 2017 or in this Annual Report.

Contractual Obligations


The following table summarizes our future contractual obligations asDebt

As of December 31, 2017.2022, the Company’s Term Loan and Revolver had principal amounts outstanding of $219.5 million and $40.0 million, respectively. The Term Loan matures on April 4, 2023. There are no required principal payments due on the Revolver within 12 months and it matures on April 4, 2027.

  
Less Than
One Year
 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 
More Than
5 Years
 Total
  (In millions)
Debt $5.8
 $621.3
 $
 $443.1
 $1,070.2
Interest payments on debt(1)
 32.7
 42.7
 29.7
 33.9
 139.0
Operating leases 32.2
 42.6
 24.2
 53.4
 152.4
Capital leases 2.5
 0.2
 0.2
 0.3
 3.2
Purchase obligations(2)
 250.3
 21.4
 0.1
 
 271.8
Total $323.5
 $728.2
 $54.2
 $530.7
 $1,636.6
Interest Payments on Debt

(1)
Variable interest payments are estimated using a static rate of 3.07%.
(2)
Excludes open purchase orders for goods or services that are provided on demand, the timing of which is not certain.
Based on December 31, 2022 outstanding balances and our expectation to repay the Term Loan with borrowings on the Revolver on April 4, 2023, we estimate future interest payments associated with the Term Loan and Revolver of $3.3 million and $60.3 million, respectively, with $3.3 million and $11.7 million payable within 12 months. Variable interest payments are estimated using a static rate of 5.89% for the Term Loan and 5.68% for the Revolver, respectively.

Operating Leases

The Company leases certain office spaces, warehouses, facilities, vehicles, and equipment. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had fixed lease payment obligations of $75.9 million, with $22.3 million payable within 12 months.

Purchase Obligations

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had other purchase obligations of $162.0 million, with $156.8 million payable within 12 months. Purchase obligations herein exclude open purchase orders for goods or services that are provided on demand as the timing of which is not certain.

We have funding requirements associated with our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans as of December 31, 2017,2022, which are estimated to be $40.5$3.3 million for the year ending 2018.December 31, 2023. Other long-term liabilities, such as those for asbestos and other legal claims, employee benefit plan obligations, deferred income taxes and liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits, are excluded from the above tablethis disclosure since they are not contractually fixed as to timing and amount.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

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We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that provide liquidity, capital resources, market or credit risk support that expose us to any liability that is not reflected in our Consolidated Financial Statements at December 31, 20172022 other than outstanding letters of credit of $418.8$7.1 million and unconditional purchase obligations with suppliers of $271.8 million, and $152.4 million of future operating lease payments.$162.0 million.

The Company and its subsidiaries have in the past divested certain of its businesses and assets. In connection with these divestitures, certain representations, warranties and indemnities were made to purchasers to cover various risks or unknown liabilities. We cannot estimate the potential liability, if any, that may result from such representations, warranties and indemnities because they relate to unknown and unexpected contingencies; however, we do not believe that any such liabilities will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
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Critical Accounting Policies


The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our critical accounting policies have a significant impact on our results of operations and financial position. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis. Our estimates are based upon our historical experience, our evaluation of business and macroeconomic trends and information from other outside sources, as appropriate. Our experience and assumptions form the basis for our judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may vary from what our management anticipates and different assumptions or estimates about the future could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position.
 
We believe the following accounting policies are the most critical in that they are important to the financial statements and they require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments in the preparation of the financial statements. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-K.
 
Asbestos Liabilities and Insurance Assets
Certain subsidiaries are each one of many defendants in a large number of lawsuits that claim personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos from products manufactured with components that are alleged to have contained asbestos. Such components were acquired from third-party suppliers, and were not manufactured by any of the Company’s subsidiaries nor were the subsidiaries producers or direct suppliers of asbestos. The manufactured products that are alleged to have contained asbestos generally were provided to meet the specifications of the subsidiaries’ customers, including the U.S. Navy.

On September 24, 2017, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with CIRCOR, pursuant to which CIRCOR agreed to purchase certain subsidiaries and assets comprising our Fluid Handling business. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company will retain its asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages. However, as the Company will not retain an interest in the ongoing operations of the business subject to the contingencies, the Company has classified asbestos-related activity in its Consolidated Statements of Operations as part of Income (loss) from discontinuing operations, net of taxes.
We have projected future asbestos-related liability costs with regard to pending and future unasserted claims based upon the Nicholson methodology. The Nicholson methodology is a standard approach used by experts and has been accepted by numerous courts. This methodology is based upon risk equations, exposed population estimates, mortality rates, and other demographic statistics. In applying the Nicholson methodology for each subsidiary we performed: (1) an analysis of the estimated population likely to have been exposed or claim to have been exposed to products manufactured by the subsidiaries based upon national studies undertaken of the population of workers believed to have been exposed to asbestos; (2) a review of epidemiological and demographic studies to estimate the number of potentially exposed people that would be likely to develop asbestos-related diseases in each year; (3) an analysis of the subsidiaries’ recent claims history to estimate likely filing rates for these diseases and (4) an analysis of the historical asbestos liability costs to develop average values, which vary by disease type, jurisdiction and the nature of claim, to determine an estimate of costs likely to be associated with currently pending and projected asbestos claims. Our projections, based upon the Nicholson methodology, estimate both claims and the estimated cash outflows related to the resolution of such claims for periods up to and including the endpoint of asbestos studies referred to in item (2) above. It is our policy to record a liability for asbestos-related liability costs for the longest period of time that we can reasonably estimate. Accordingly, no accrual has been recorded for any costs which may be paid after the next 15 years.
Projecting future asbestos-related liability costs is subject to numerous variables that are difficult to predict, including, among others, the number of claims that might be received, the type and severity of the disease alleged by each claimant, the latency

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period associated with asbestos exposure, dismissal rates, costs of medical treatment, the financial resources of other companies that are co-defendants in the claims, funds available in post-bankruptcy trusts, uncertainties surrounding the litigation process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and from case to case, including fluctuations in the timing of court actions and rulings, and the impact of potential changes in legislative or judicial standards, including potential tort reform. Furthermore, any projections with respect to these variables are subject to even greater uncertainty as the projection period lengthens. These trend factors have both positive and negative effects on the dynamics of asbestos litigation in the tort system and the related best estimate of our asbestos liability, and these effects do not move in linear fashion but rather change over multiple year periods. Accordingly, we monitor these trend factors over time and periodically assess whether an alternative forecast period is appropriate. Taking these factors into account and the inherent uncertainties, we believe that we can reasonably estimate the asbestos-related liability for pending and future claims that will be resolved in the next 15 years and have recorded that liability as our best estimate. While it is reasonably possible that the subsidiaries will incur costs after this period, we do not believe the reasonably possible loss or range of reasonably possible loss is estimable at the current time. Accordingly, no accrual has been recorded for any costs which may be paid after the next 15 years. Defense costs associated with asbestos-related liabilities as well as costs incurred related to litigation against the subsidiaries’ insurers are expensed as incurred.

We assessed the subsidiaries’ existing insurance arrangements and agreements, estimated the applicability of insurance coverage for existing and expected future claims, analyzed publicly available information bearing on the current creditworthiness and solvency of the various insurers, and employed such insurance allocation methodologies as we believed appropriate to ascertain the probable insurance recoveries for asbestos liabilities. The analysis took into account self-insurance retentions, policy exclusions, pending litigation, liability caps and gaps in coverage, existing and potential insolvencies of insurers as well as how legal and defense costs will be covered under the insurance policies.
Each subsidiary has separate insurance coverage acquired prior to our ownership of each independent entity. In our evaluation of the insurance asset, we use differing insurance allocation methodologies for each subsidiary based upon the applicable law pertaining to the affected subsidiary.
Management’s analyses are based on currently known facts and a number of assumptions. However, projecting future events, such as new claims to be filed each year, the average cost of resolving each claim, coverage issues among layers of insurers, the method in which losses will be allocated to the various insurance policies, interpretation of the effect on coverage of various policy terms and limits and their interrelationships, the continuing solvency of various insurance companies, the amount of remaining insurance available, as well as the numerous uncertainties inherent in asbestos litigation could cause the actual liabilities and insurance recoveries to be higher or lower than those projected or recorded which could materially affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.
See Note 16, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our asbestos liabilities and insurance assets.
Retirement Benefits
Pension obligations and other post-retirement benefits are actuarially determined and are affected by several assumptions, including the discount rate, assumed annual rates of return on plan assets, and per capita cost of covered health care benefits. Changes in discount rate and differences from actual results for each assumption will affect the amounts of pension expense and other post-retirement expense recognized in future periods. These assumptions may also have an effect on the amount and timing of future cash contributions. See Note 14, “Defined Benefit Plans” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Impairment of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill represents the costs in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired associated with our business acquisitions. Indefinite-livedOur business acquisitions typically result in the recognition of Goodwill, developed technology, trade name or trademark, and customer relationship intangible assets, consistwhich affect the amount of trade names.future period amortization expense and possible impairment charges that we may incur. The fair values of acquired intangibles are determined using estimates and assumptions based on information available near the acquisition date. Significant assumptions include the discount rates, projected net sales and operating income metrics, royalty rates and technology obsolescence rates. These assumptions are forward looking and could be affected by future economic and market conditions. We engage third-party valuation specialists who review the critical assumptions and calculations of the fair value of acquired intangible assets in connection with our significant acquisitions. In connection with our acquisitions of 360 Med Care and Insight during the year ended December 31, 2022, we recognized aggregate Goodwill of approximately $53 million and identifiable intangible assets of approximately $57 million. Refer to Notes 2, 5 and 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of the Company’s policies relating to Goodwill and intangible assets.
 
We evaluate the recoverability of Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change in the interim that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying amount. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are considered to be impaired when the carrying value of a reporting unit or asset exceeds its value.
 
In the evaluation of Goodwill for impairment, we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting entity is less than its carrying value. If we determine that it is more likely than not for a reporting unit’s fair value to be greater than its carrying value, a calculation of the fair value is not performed. If we determine that it is more likely than not for a reporting unit’s fair value to be less than its carrying value, a calculation of the fair value is not performed. If we determine that

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it is more likely than not for a reporting unit’s fair value to be less than its carrying value, a calculation of the reporting entity’s fair value is performed and compared to the carrying value of that entity.reporting unit. In certain instances, we may elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, Goodwill of that reporting unit is impaired. Pursuant to ASU 2017-04, which the Company elected to adopt during the three months ended December 31, 2017, if the carrying value of the reporting unit’s Goodwill is greater than its fair value,impaired and an impairment loss is recorded equal to the excess of the carrying value over its fair value.


Generally, we measure fair value of reporting units based on a present value of future discounted cash flows and a market valuation approach. The discounted cash flow models indicate the fair value of the reporting units based on the present value of the cash flows that the reporting units are expected to generate in the future. Significant estimates in the discounted cash flow models include:include the weighted average cost of capital;capital, revenue growth rates, long-term rate of growth, and profitability of our business;business, tax rates, and working capital effects. The market valuation approach indicates the fair value of the business based on a comparison against certain market information. Significant estimates in the market approach model include identifying appropriate market multiples and assessing earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.


The CompanyDue to overall market declines as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, management decided to forgo the qualitative assessment and performed an annual qualitative testquantitative Goodwill impairment tests for boththe years ended December 31, 2020 and 2021, which resulted in no impairment.

Upon the Separation in April 2022, Goodwill was allocated on a relative fair value basis between the Company’s new reporting units asReconstructive and Prevention & Recovery.
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For the year ended December 31, 2022, management performed a quantitative assessment of September 26, 2015,Goodwill for the Reconstructive and Prevention & Recovery reporting units, both of which indicated no impairment existed. During 2016, the Company experienced a concurrent decline in numerous end-markets and geographic markets that negatively impacted bothThe carrying amount of Goodwill of the Company’sReconstructive and Prevention & Recovery reporting units. The Company elected not to perform qualitative assessments of Goodwill and instead, proceeded directly to performing the first step of quantitative Goodwill impairment test for its 2016 annual impairment test. The quantitative impairment assessment of Goodwill for each of the Fabrication Technology, Air and Gas Handling reporting units based on the methodologies identified above, resulted in calculated fair values that exceeded the carrying values for both reporting units. As such, no impairment charges were recorded as a result of the annual Goodwill impairment analysis performed as of October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015.

Due to continued declines in various end markets for the Air and Gas Handling reporting unit, we performed a quantitative analysis for this reporting unit as of September 29, 2017 as part of our annual goodwill impairment testing. The quantitative Goodwill impairment assessment for the Air and Gas Handling reporting unit resulted in a calculated fair value lower than carrying value. As a result, an impairment charge of $150.2 million, which equals the excess of the carrying value over the fair value, was recorded. A qualitative assessment of Goodwill was performed for the Fabrication Technology reporting unit for the year ended December 31, 2017, which indicated no impairment existed.

In the evaluation of indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, we first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that2022 was $0.9 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively. We determined the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less thanreporting units by equally weighting a discounted cash flow approach and market valuation approach, and the reporting unit’s fair value exceeded its carrying value. If we determine that it is not more likely than not for the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s fair value to be less than its carrying value, a calculation of the fair value is not performed. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s fair value is less than its carrying value, a calculation is performedamount by approximately 8% and compared to the carrying value of the asset. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. We measure9%, respectively. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit requires the application of judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions which can be affected by changes in business climate, economic conditions, the competitive environment and other factors. We base these fair value estimates on assumptions our indefinite-lived intangible assets usingmanagement believes to be reasonable but which are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Future changes in the “relief from royalty” method. Significantjudgment, assumptions and estimates could result in this approach include projected revenues and royalty andsignificantly different estimates of fair value in the future. An increase in discount rates, for each trade name evaluated.

From time-to-time, we have identified certain indefinite-lived intangible assets that, due to indicators present ata reduction in projected cash flows or a combination of the specific operation associated with the indefinite-lived intangible asset, should be tested for impairment prior to our annual impairment evaluation. Prior to the annual impairment assessment during 2015, duetwo could lead to a declinereduction in anticipated performance at an operation associated with certain intangible assets,the estimated fair values, which may result in impairment charges that could materially affect our financial statements in any given year. For sensitivity analysis, we performed an analysis to evaluate if the identified intangible assets might be impaired. The analysis determined an indefinite-lived trade name within our Fabrication Technology segment was impaired based upon relief from royalty measurements and resulted in a $1.5 million impairment loss calculated as the difference betweenestimated the fair value of the assetPrevention & Recovery and itsReconstructive reporting units if we reduced the long-term revenue growth rate by 25 basis points, and the resulting excess fair value over carrying value as of the date of the impairment test. The calculated fair value of the asset was $2.8 milliondecreased by 120 and is included in Level Three of the fair value hierarchy.130 basis points, respectively.


The annual impairment analysis performed as of October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015 for indefinite-lived intangible assets resulted in no impairment charges.

During the annual impairment analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017, quantitative analyses were performed, as of September 29, 2017 for the Air and Gas Handling reporting unit trade names due to continued declines in various end markets. The analyses determined the fair value was lower than carrying value for one trade name, which resulted in an impairment charge of $2.5 million for that trade name. The calculated fair value of the trade name was $11.7 million and is included in Level Three of the fair value hierarchy. For another indefinite-lived intangible trade name, the analysis determined the fair value was marginally greater than its $22.1 million carrying value. A qualitative assessment was performed for the Fabrication Technology reporting unit trade names for the year ended December 31, 2017, which indicated no impairment existed.

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Impairment charges related to Goodwill and Indefinite-lived intangible assets are included in Goodwill and intangible assets impairment charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The continuation of a sustained decline in our end-markets and geographic markets could increase the risk of impairments in future years. Actual results could differ from our estimates and projections, which would also affect the assessment of impairment. As of December 31, 2017,2022, we have Goodwill of $2.5$2.0 billion and indefinite lived trade names of $407.2 million that areis subject to at least annual review for impairment. See Note 8,9, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets”, in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.


Income Taxes
 
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be recognized using enacted tax rates for the effect of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of recorded assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, we take into accountconsider various factors, including the expected level of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. If actual results differ from the assumptions made in the evaluation of our valuation allowance, we record a change in valuation allowance through income tax expense in the period such determination is made.
 
Accounting Standards Codification 740, “Income Taxes” prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for a position taken in a tax return. Under this standard, we must presume the income tax position will be examined by a relevant tax authority and determine whether it is more likely than not that the income tax position will be sustained upon examination based on its technical merits. An income tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is then measured to determine the amount of the benefit to be recognized in the financial statements. Liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits are reviewed periodically and are adjusted as events occur that affect our estimates, such as the availability of new information, the lapsing of applicable statutes of limitations, the conclusion of tax audits and, if applicable, the conclusion of any court proceedings. To the extent we prevail in matters for which liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits have been established or are required to pay amounts in excess of our liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits, our effective income tax rate in a given period could be materially affected. The Company recognizesWe recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the Provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations as part of Income tax expense (benefit). Net liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, were $41.0$42.1 million as of December 31, 20172022 and are included in Other liabilities or as a reduction to deferred tax assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”) was signed into law making significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code which included how the U.S. imposes income tax on multinational corporations. Key changes in the Tax Act which are relevant to the Company and generally effective January 1, 2018 include a flat corporate income tax rate of 21 percent to replace the marginal rates that range from 15 percent to 35 percent, elimination of the corporate alternative minimum tax, the creation of a territorial tax system replacing the worldwide tax system, a one-time tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings (“Transition Tax”) to transition to the territorial system, a “minimum tax” on certain foreign earnings above an enumerated rate of return, a new base erosion anti-abuse tax that subjects certain payments made by a U.S. company to its foreign subsidiary to additional taxes, and an incentive for U.S. companies to sell, lease or license goods and services outside the U.S. by taxing the income at a reduced effective rate. The new tax also imposes limits on executive compensation and interest expense deductions, while permitting the immediate expensing for the cost of new investments in certain property acquired after September 27, 2017.

On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 allows registrants to include a provisional amount to account for the implications of the Tax Act where a reasonable estimate can be made and requires the completion of the accounting no later than one year from the date of enactment of the Tax Act or December 22, 2018. Additionally, the Company will file its 2017 U.S. income tax return in the fourth quarter of 2018, which may change our tax basis in temporary differences estimated as of December 31, 2017, which will result in an adjustment to the tax provision to the re-measurement amount recorded in the financial statements.

ASC 740 requires changes in tax rates and tax laws to be accounted for in the period of enactment in continuing operations. Accordingly, of significance, the Company included a provisional estimate of approximately $52 million for the Transition Tax, payable over 8 years. The Company also included a provisional estimate of approximately $55 million tax benefit for the re-measurement of its U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities to 21 percent. The ultimate impact may differ from these provisional

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amounts, possibly materially, due to, among other things, additional information necessary to complete the computation and analysis thereof, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, and actions the Company may take as a result of the Tax Act. The accounting is expected to be complete by December 22, 2018. See Note 7 in these notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
We account for revenue in accordance with Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. We recognize revenue and costs from product sales when title passes to the buyer and allcontrol of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, product delivery has occurredpromised goods or services have been rendered, there are no further obligations to customers, and collectibility is probable. Product delivery occurs when title and risk of loss transfertransferred to the customer. Our shipping terms varyThe amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring the goods or services. The nature of our contracts gives rise to certain types of variable consideration, including rebates and other discounts. We include estimated amounts of variable consideration in the transaction price to the extent that it is probable there will not be a significant reversal of revenue. Estimates are based on historical or anticipated performance and represent our best judgment at the contract. If any significanttime. Any estimates are evaluated on a quarterly basis until the uncertainty is resolved. Additionally, related to sales of our medical device products and services, we maintain provisions for estimated contractual allowances for reimbursement amounts from certain third-party payors based on negotiated contracts, historical experience for non-contracted payors, and the impact of new contract terms or modifications of existing arrangements with these customers. We report these allowances as a reduction to Net sales.

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We provide a variety of products and services to our customers. Most of our contracts consist of a single, distinct performance obligation or promise to transfer goods or services to a customer. For contracts that include multiple performance obligations, we allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation using our best estimate of the standalone selling price of each identified performance obligation.

A majority of the revenue we recognize relates to contracts with customers for standard or off-the-shelf products. As control typically transfers to the customer with respect to such sale remain to be fulfilled followingupon shipment typically involving obligations relating to installation and acceptance byof the buyer,product in these circumstances, revenue recognition is deferred until such obligations have been fulfilled. Any customer allowances and discounts are recorded as a reductiongenerally recognized at that point in reported revenues at the time of sale because these allowances reflect a reduction in the sales price for the products sold. These allowances and discounts are estimated based on historical experience and known trends. Revenue related totime. For service agreements is recognized ascontracts, we recognize revenue ratably over the termperiod of performance as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the agreement. Progress billings are generally shown as a reduction of Inventories, net unless such billings areservices provided.

Any recognized revenues in excess of accumulated costs, in which case such balances are included in Customer advances andcustomer billings in excess of costs incurred in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

We recognize revenue and cost of sales on air and gas handling long-term contracts using the “percentage of completion method” in accordance with GAAP. Under this method, contract revenues are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Any recognized revenues that have not been billed to a customer are recorded as a component of Trade receivables and any billings ofreceivables. Billings to customers in excess of recognized revenues are recorded as a component of Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred. As of December 31, 2017, there were $219.8 million of revenues in excess of billings and $95.9 million of billings in excess of revenues on long-term contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
We have contracts in various stages of completion. Such contracts require estimatesAccrued liabilities. Each contract is evaluated individually to determine the appropriate costnet asset or net liability position. Substantially all of our revenue is recognized at a point in time, and revenue recognition. Significant management judgmentsrecognition and estimates, including estimatedbilling typically occur simultaneously.

The period of benefit for our incremental costs of obtaining a contract would generally have less than a one-year duration; therefore, we apply the practical expedient available and expense costs to complete projects, must be made and used in connection with revenue recognized during each period. Current estimates may be revised as additional information becomes available. The revisions are recorded in income in the period in which they are determined using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting.obtain a contract when incurred.
 
We maintain allowancesTrade receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses. The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments as of January 1, 2020. The estimate of current expected credit losses on trade receivables considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. These allowances are based on recent trends of certain customers estimated to be a greater credit risk as well as general trends of the entire pool of customers.current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The allowance for doubtful accountscredit losses was $31.5$8.0 million, $6.6 million, and $29.0$6.8 million as of December 31, 20172022, 2021, and 2016,2020, respectively. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances could be required.



Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
For detailed information regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements and the expected impact on our financial statements, see Note 3, “Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.


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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


We are exposed to market risk from changes in short-term interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices that could impact our results of operations and financial condition. We address our exposure to these risks through our normal operating and financing activities. We do not enter into derivative contracts for tradingspeculative purposes.


Interest Rate Risk


We are subject to exposure from changes in short-term interest rates related to interest payments on our borrowing arrangements. The majorityAll of our borrowings as of December 31, 2017, including the DB Credit Agreement and the receivable facility,2022 are variable rate facilities based on LIBOR or EURIBOR.Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). In order to mitigate our interest rate risk, we may enter into interest rate swap or collar agreements. A hypothetical increase in the interest rate of 1.00% during 20172022 would have increased Interest expense on our variable-rate debt by approximately $10.2$4.6 million.


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Exchange Rate Risk


We have manufacturing sites throughout the worldin Europe, Africa, and Asia and sell our products globally.internationally. As a result, we are exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. dollar and against the currencies of other countries in which we manufacture and sell products and services. During 2017,2022, approximately 76%32% of our sales were derived from operations outside the U.S. We also have significant manufacturing operations in European countries that are not part of the Eurozone. Sales revenues are more highly weighted toward the Euro and U.S. dollar. We also have significant contractual obligations in U.S. dollars that are met with cash flows in other currencies as well as U.S. dollars. To better match revenue and expense as well as cash needs from contractual liabilities, we regularlymay enter into crossforeign currency swaps and forward contracts.


We also face exchange rate risk from our investments in subsidiaries owned and operated in foreign countries. Euro denominated borrowingsWe have the ability to borrow in Euros under the DBour Credit Agreement and Euro Notes provide a natural hedge to a portion of our European net asset position.Facility. The effect of a change in currency exchange rates on our net investment in international subsidiaries net of the translation effect of the Company’s Euro denominated borrowings, is reflected in the Accumulated other comprehensive loss component of Equity. A 10% depreciation in major currencies, relative to the U.S. dollar as of December 31, 2017 (net of the translation effect of our Euro denominated borrowings)2022 would result in a reduction in Equity of approximately $332$90 million.


We also face exchange rate risk from transactions with customers in countries outside the U.S. and from intercompany transactions between affiliates. Although we use the U.S. dollar as our functional currency for reporting purposes, we have manufacturing sites throughout the world,in Europe, Africa, and Asia, and a substantial portion of our costs are incurred and sales are generated in foreign currencies. Costs incurred and sales recorded by subsidiaries operating outside of the U.S. are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates effective during the respective period. As a result, we are exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies against the U.S. dollar.

We have generally accepted the exposure to exchange rate movements in the translation of our financial statements into U.S. dollars without using derivative financial instruments to manage this risk. Both positive and negative movements in currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar will, therefore, continue to affect the reported amount of sales, profit, assets and liabilities in our Consolidated Financial Statements.


Commodity Price Risk


We are exposed to changes in the prices of raw materials used in our production processes. Commodity futures contracts are periodically usedIn order to manage such exposure. As of December 31, 2017, our open commodity futuresprice risk, we periodically enter into fixed price contracts were not material.directly with suppliers.


See Note 15,17, “Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” in the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K for additional information regarding our derivative instruments.



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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data


INDEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (Ernst & Young LLP, Philadelphia, PA, Auditor Firm ID: 42)
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Consolidated Financial Statements (Ernst & Young LLP, Philadelphia, PA, Auditor Firm ID: 42)
Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Organization and Nature of Operations
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 3. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Note 4. Discontinued Operations
Note 5. Acquisitions
Note 6. Revenue
Note 7. Net Income Per Share from Continuing Operations
Note 7.8. Income Taxes
Note 8.9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Note 9.10. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Note 10.11. Inventories, Net
Note 11. Debt12. Leases
Note 12. Equity13. Debt
Note 13. Accrued Liabilities14. Equity
Note 14.15. Accrued Liabilities
Note 16. Defined Benefit Plans
Note 15.17. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
Note 16.18. Commitments and Contingencies
Note 17.19. Segment Information
Note 18.20. Selected Quarterly Data—(unaudited)
Note 19. Subsequent Event
 



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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of ColfaxEnovis Corporation


Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


We have audited Colfax Corporation’sEnovis Corporation and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control-IntegratedControl—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, ColfaxEnovis Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2022, based on the COSO criteria.


We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of ColfaxEnovis Corporation as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the related consolidated statements of income,operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2022, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(A)(2) and our report dated February 16, 2018March 1, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


Basis for Opinion


The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, appearing in Item 9A.Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.


Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.


Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.



/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Baltimore, MarylandPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
February 16, 2018

March 1, 2023
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Financial Statements

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of ColfaxEnovis Corporation


Opinion on the Financial Statements


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of ColfaxEnovis Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the related consolidated statements of income,operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2022, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(A)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2022, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated February 16, 2018March 1, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.


Basis for Opinion


These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the account or disclosure to which it relates.

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Goodwill
Description of the Matter
At December 31, 2022, the Company’s goodwill allocated to the Prevention & Recovery reporting unit and Reconstructive reporting unit was $1.1 billion and $0.9 billion, respectively. As discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, goodwill is not amortized, but rather is subject to an annual impairment test, or more frequent tests if events and circumstances indicate an impairment exists.
Auditing the Company's goodwill impairment test was complex and highly judgmental due to the significant estimation required by management to determine the fair value of the Prevention & Recovery and Reconstructive reporting units. In particular, the fair value estimate was sensitive to significant assumptions, such as changes in the discount rates, market multiples, projected revenues and projected operating income metrics that are forward-looking and affected by future economic and market conditions.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the Company's controls over its annual goodwill impairment testing process, including controls over management’s determination of the significant assumptions described above. We also tested management’s controls over the completeness and accuracy of the data used in the model.
To test the estimated fair value of the Prevention & Recovery and Reconstructive reporting units, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, assessing methodologies and testing the significant assumptions used in the Company’s analyses, as well as testing the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data. For example, we compared the significant assumptions to current third-party industry data, and to the historical results of the two reporting units. We performed sensitivity analyses of significant assumptions to evaluate the changes in the fair value of the two reporting units that would result from changes in key assumptions. We also involved internal valuation specialists to assist in our evaluation of the methodologies and significant assumptions used by the Company. In addition, we tested management’s reconciliation of the fair value of both reporting units to the market capitalization of the Company.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2000.2002.


Baltimore, MarylandPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
February 16, 2018


March 1, 2023
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COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEOPERATIONS
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts



Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Net sales$1,563,101 $1,426,188 $1,120,700 
Cost of sales693,718 648,513 517,060 
Gross profit869,383 777,675 603,640 
Selling, general and administrative expense772,913 665,775 515,467 
Research and development expense60,827 49,094 34,268 
Amortization of acquired intangibles126,301 116,920 103,306 
Insurance settlement gain(36,705)— — 
Restructuring and other charges17,225 8,685 16,781 
Operating loss(71,178)(62,799)(66,182)
Interest expense, net24,052 29,112 52,824 
Debt extinguishment charges20,396 29,870 — 
Gain on investment in ESAB Corporation(102,669)— — 
Gain on cost basis investment(8,800)— — 
Other income(2,088)— — 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes(2,069)(121,781)(119,006)
Income tax expense (benefit)36,120 (19,528)(44,579)
Net loss from continuing operations(38,189)(102,253)(74,427)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes26,430 178,531 120,198 
Net income (loss)(11,759)76,278 45,771 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from continuing operations - net of taxes567 1,052 692 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations - net of taxes966 3,569 2,454 
Net income (loss) attributable to Enovis Corporation$(13,292)$71,657 $42,625 
Net income (loss) per share - basic and diluted
Continuing operations$(0.72)$(2.02)$(1.65)
Discontinued operations$0.47 $3.42 $2.58 
Consolidated operations$(0.25)$1.40 $0.93 

 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
      
Net sales$3,300,184
 $3,185,753
 $3,434,352
Cost of sales2,270,709
 2,193,371
 2,362,666
Gross profit1,029,475
 992,382
 1,071,686
Selling, general and administrative expense732,340
 696,800
 748,340
Restructuring and other related charges68,351
 58,496
 56,822
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge152,700
 238
 1,486
Pension settlement loss (gain)46,933
 48
 (582)
Operating income29,151
 236,800
 265,620
Interest expense41,137
 30,276
 47,502
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes(11,986) 206,524
 218,118
Provision for income taxes42,554
 51,772
 41,168
Net (loss) income from continuing operations(54,540) 154,752
 176,950
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes224,047
 (9,561) 10,228
Net income169,507
 145,191
 187,178
Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of taxes18,417
 17,080
 19,439
Net income attributable to Colfax Corporation$151,090
 $128,111
 $167,739
Net (loss) income per share - basic     
Continuing operations$(0.59) $1.12
 $1.27
Discontinued operations$1.82
 $(0.08) $0.08
Consolidated operations$1.23
 $1.04
 $1.35
Net (loss) income per share - diluted     
Continuing operations$(0.59) $1.12
 $1.26
Discontinued operations$1.81
 $(0.08) $0.08
Consolidated operations$1.22
 $1.04
 $1.34



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



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COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Dollars in thousands

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Net income (loss)$(11,759)$76,278 $45,771 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation, net of tax expense (benefit) of $338, $3,449 and $(25)(61,378)(114,389)59,880 
Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging activities, net of tax expense (benefit) of $2,711, $6,980 and $(9,120)9,028 23,247 (26,268)
Changes in unrecognized pension and other post-retirement benefit (cost), net of tax expense (benefit) of $2,333, $3,368 and $(1,502)12,207 20,870 (8,169)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Amortization of pension and other post-retirement net actuarial gain, net of tax expense of $199, $1,148 and $883629 5,025 3,735 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(39,514)(65,247)29,178 
Comprehensive income (loss)(51,273)11,031 74,949 
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(583)3,281 585 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Enovis Corporation$(50,690)$7,750 $74,364 

 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
Net income$169,507
 $145,191
 $187,178
Other comprehensive income (loss):     
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $(2,433), $0, and $751269,432
 (330,488) (317,909)
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging activities, net of tax of $(19,569), $(8,989), and $19,349(23,593) 17,692
 11,659
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $2,808, $0, and $05,152
 
 
Changes in unrecognized pension and other post-retirement benefit cost, net of tax of $4,882, $9,247, and $6,3734,167
 4,810
 29,323
Changes in deferred tax related to pension and other post-retirement benefit cost
 
 3,817
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss:     
Amortization of pension and other post-retirement net actuarial loss, net of tax of $2,463, $3,049, and $3,7446,875
 4,465
 7,167
Amortization of pension and other post-retirement prior service cost, net of tax of $37, $93, and $11593
 155
 133
Divestiture-related recognition of pension and other post-retirement cost and foreign currency translation, net of tax of $27,518, $0, and $0
167,857
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment resulting from Venezuela deconsolidation
 2,378
 
Other comprehensive income (loss)429,983
 (300,988) (265,810)
Comprehensive income (loss)599,490
 (155,797) (78,632)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest34,427
 17,722
 (3,347)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Colfax Corporation$565,063
 $(173,519) $(75,285)



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Dollars in thousands, except share amounts



December 31,
20222021
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$24,295 $680,252 
Trade receivables, less allowance for credit losses of $7,965 and $6,589267,380 254,958 
Inventories, net426,643 356,233 
Prepaid expenses28,550 26,046 
Other current assets48,155 29,176 
Total current assets associated with discontinued operations— 956,614 
Total current assets795,023 2,303,279 
Property, plant and equipment, net236,741 235,113 
Goodwill1,983,588 1,934,258 
Intangible assets, net1,110,727 1,154,028 
Lease asset - right of use66,881 76,485 
Other assets80,288 74,700 
Total non-current assets associated with discontinued operations— 2,738,049 
Total assets$4,273,248 $8,515,912 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt$219,279 $7,701 
Accounts payable135,628 155,208 
Accrued liabilities210,292 225,391 
Total current liabilities associated with discontinued operations— 635,284 
Total current liabilities565,199 1,023,584 
Long-term debt, less current portion40,000 2,078,625 
Non-current lease liability51,259 56,549 
Other liabilities166,989 122,159 
Total non-current liabilities associated with discontinued operations— 573,562 
Total liabilities823,447 3,854,479 
Equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 133,333,333 shares authorized; 54,228,619 and 52,083,078 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively54 52 
Additional paid-in capital2,925,729 4,544,315 
Retained earnings575,732 589,024 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(53,430)(516,013)
Total Enovis Corporation equity3,448,085 4,617,378 
Noncontrolling interest1,716 44,055 
Total equity3,449,801 4,661,433 
Total liabilities and equity$4,273,248 $8,515,912 

 December 31,
 2017 2016
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash and cash equivalents$262,019
 $208,814
Short term investments149,608
 
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $31,488 and $29,005970,199
 838,796
Inventories, net429,627
 364,972
Other current assets258,379
 175,721
Current portion of assets held for sale
 150,275
Total current assets2,069,832
 1,738,578
Property, plant and equipment, net552,802
 505,431
Goodwill2,538,544
 2,350,996
Intangible assets, net1,017,203
 916,347
Other assets531,316
 520,031
Assets held for sale, less current portion
 307,057
Total assets$6,709,697
 $6,338,440
    
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Current portion of long-term debt$5,766
 $5,406
Accounts payable587,129
 515,520
Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred145,853
 140,220
Accrued liabilities358,632
 311,326
Current portion of liabilities held for sale
 87,183
Total current liabilities1,097,380
 1,059,655
Long-term debt, less current portion1,055,305
 1,286,738
Other liabilities829,748
 732,729
Liabilities held for sale, less current portion
 165,974
Total liabilities2,982,433
 3,245,096
Equity:   
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 123,245,827 and 122,780,261 issued and outstanding123
 123
Additional paid-in capital3,228,174
 3,199,682
Retained earnings846,490
 685,411
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(574,372) (988,345)
Total Colfax Corporation equity3,500,415
 2,896,871
Noncontrolling interest226,849
 196,473
Total equity3,727,264
 3,093,344
Total liabilities and equity$6,709,697
 $6,338,440



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Dollars in thousands, except share amounts and as noted

Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossNoncontrolling InterestTotal
SharesAmount
Balance at January 1, 202039,353,027 $40 $3,445,675 $479,560 $(483,845)$48,198 $3,489,628 
Cumulative effect of accounting change— — — (4,818)— — (4,818)
Net income— — — 42,625 — 3,146 45,771 
Distributions to noncontrolling owners— — — — — (4,296)(4,296)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax benefit of $9,764— — — — 31,739 (2,561)29,178 
Common stock-based award activity145,869 — 32,411 — — — 32,411 
Balance at December 31, 202039,498,896 40 3,478,086 517,367 (452,106)44,487 3,587,874 
Net income— — — 71,657 — 4,621 76,278 
Distributions to noncontrolling owners— — — — — (3,713)(3,713)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $14,945— — — — (63,907)(1,340)(65,247)
Common stock offering, net of issuance costs5,366,667 711,334 — — — 711,339 
Conversion of tangible equity units into common stock4,441,488 (4)— — — — 
Common stock issued for acquisition, net of issuance costs2,181,507 285,678 — — — 285,680 
Common stock-based award activity594,520 69,221 — — — 69,222 
Balance at December 31, 202152,083,078 52 4,544,315 589,024 (516,013)44,055 4,661,433 
Net income— — — (13,292)— 1,533 (11,759)
Distributions to noncontrolling owners— — — — — (1,591)(1,591)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax expense of $5,581— — — — (37,398)(2,116)(39,514)
Distribution of ESAB Corporation— — (1,662,795)— 499,981 (40,510)(1,203,324)
Conversion of tangible equity units into common stock1,691,845 (2)— — — — 
Acquisition— — — — — 345 345 
Common stock-based award activity453,696 — 44,211 — — — 44,211 
Balance at December 31, 202254,228,619 $54 $2,925,729 $575,732 $(53,430)$1,716 $3,449,801 

 Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossNoncontrolling InterestTotal
 Shares$ Amount
Balance at January 1, 2015123,730,578
$124
$3,200,832
$389,561
$(443,691)$205,618
$3,352,444
Net income


167,739

19,439
187,178
Distributions to noncontrolling owners




(15,690)(15,690)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of $26.2 million and $0.4 million



(243,024)(22,786)(265,810)
Stock repurchase(986,279)(1)(27,366)


(27,367)
Common stock-based award activity676,126

22,373



22,373
Contribution to defined benefit pension plan66,000

3,428



3,428
Balance at December 31, 2015123,486,425
123
3,199,267
557,300
(686,715)186,581
3,256,556
Net income


128,111

17,080
145,191
Distributions to noncontrolling owners




(7,830)(7,830)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of $3.4 million



(301,630)642
(300,988)
Stock repurchase(1,000,000)(1)(20,811)


(20,812)
Common stock-based award activity293,836
1
21,226



21,227
Balance at December 31, 2016122,780,261
123
3,199,682
685,411
(988,345)196,473
3,093,344
Cumulative effect of accounting change


9,989


9,989
Net income


151,090

18,417
169,507
Distributions to noncontrolling owners




(4,051)(4,051)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $15.7 million



413,973
16,010
429,983
Common stock-based award activity465,566

28,492



28,492
Balance at December 31, 2017123,245,827
$123
$3,228,174
$846,490
$(574,372)$226,849
$3,727,264



See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Dollars in thousands
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
      
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$169,507
 $145,191
 $187,178
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Impairment of goodwill, intangibles and property, plant and equipment183,751
 6,082
 12,505
Depreciation and amortization132,203
 137,176
 142,037
Stock-based compensation expense21,548
 19,020
 16,321
Non-cash interest expense4,519
 4,176
 10,101
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)12,066
 (1,682) (22,717)
Gain on sale of facility(11,243) 
 
Gain on sale of business(308,388) 
 
Pension settlement loss46,933
 
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:     
Trade receivables, net(44,345) (50,958) 64,048
Inventories, net(34,023) 19,665
 (390)
Accounts payable10,266
 37,083
 965
Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred(24,388) (37,210) (21,094)
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities60,364
 (31,569) (85,141)
Net cash provided by operating activities218,770
 246,974
 303,813
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Purchases of fixed assets(68,765) (63,251) (69,877)
Acquisitions, net of cash received(346,764) (25,992) (196,007)
Proceeds from sale of business, net490,308
 
 
Other, net15,097
 7,249
 18,927
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities89,876
 (81,994) (246,957)
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Borrowings under term credit facility
 
 750,000
Payments under term credit facility(65,628) (37,500) (1,232,872)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities and other1,046,457
 896,742
 1,498,039
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities and other(1,632,658) (978,024) (1,104,055)
Proceeds from borrowings on senior unsecured notes374,450
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net6,944
 2,206
 6,052
Repurchases of common stock
 (20,812) (27,367)
Other(10,012) (7,830) (21,066)
Net cash used in financing activities(280,447) (145,218) (131,269)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on Cash and cash equivalents12,090
 4,499
 (33,566)
Increase (decrease) in Cash and cash equivalents40,289
 24,261
 (107,979)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period221,730
 197,469
 305,448
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$262,019
 $221,730
 $197,469
      
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:     
Non-cash consideration received from sale of business$206,415
 $
 $

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$(11,759)$76,278 $45,771 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges219,710 262,919 246,229 
Stock-based compensation expense38,955 35,350 28,911 
Non-cash interest expense3,921 4,752 5,739 
Gain on investment in ESAB Corporation(102,669)— — 
Gain on cost basis investment(8,800)— — 
Debt extinguishment charges20,396 29,870 — 
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)6,320 (22,188)(29,218)
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment352 (2,573)(491)
Pension settlement gain— (11,208)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables, net(45,189)(110,985)42,688 
Inventories, net(118,791)(129,967)23,787 
Accounts payable(11,843)178,467 (30,747)
Other operating assets and liabilities(46,464)45,384 (30,734)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(55,861)356,099 301,935 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangibles(105,450)(104,237)(114,785)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment2,746 7,033 9,552 
Acquisitions, net of cash received, and investments(73,684)(223,272)(69,846)
Net cash used in investing activities(176,388)(320,476)(175,079)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on term credit facility450,000 — — 
Payments under term credit facility(785,000)— (40,000)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facilities and other65,000 991,494 860,681 
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities and other(634,883)(417,526)(938,997)
Repayments of borrowings on Senior notes(300,000)(700,000)— 
Repayments of borrowings on Euro senior notes(386,278)— — 
Distribution from ESAB Corporation, net1,143,369 — — 
Payment of debt issuance costs(2,938)— (4,560)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net5,814 745,179 3,500 
Payment of debt extinguishment costs(12,704)(24,375)— 
Deferred consideration payments and other(7,507)(9,866)(12,275)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(465,127)584,906 (131,651)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted Cash2,301 (2,228)(3,768)
(Decrease) increase in Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash(695,075)618,301 (8,563)
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted Cash, beginning of period719,370 101,069 109,632 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$24,295 $719,370 $101,069 
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest payments$37,089 $85,487 $104,620 
Income tax payments, net$31,360 $47,188 $59,377 
Common stock issued for acquisition, net of issuance costs$— $285,680 $— 
ESAB Corporation shares exchanged for debt, net of fees$230,532 $— $— 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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1. Organization and Nature of Operations
ColfaxEnovis Corporation (the “Company” or “Colfax”“Enovis”) iswas previously Colfax Corporation (“Colfax”) until its separation into two differentiated, independent, and publicly traded companies on April 4, 2022. Colfax was a leading diversified industrial technology company that provides airprovided fabrication technology and gas handling and fabrication technologymedical device products and services to customers around the world, principally under the HowdenESAB and ESABDJO brands. Following the completion of the Separation, the Company revised its reporting structure and conducts its business through two operating segments, “Prevention & Recovery” and “Reconstructive”. The segment results were retroactively restated to the current method the Company conducts its business for all years presented.

Sale of Fluid Handling Business


On December 11, 2017,April 4, 2022, the Company completed the saleseparation of its Fluidfabrication technology business (the “Separation”) through a tax free, pro-rata distribution of 90% of the outstanding common stock of ESAB Corporation (“ESAB”) to Colfax stockholders. To affect the Separation, Colfax distributed to its stockholders one share of ESAB common stock for every three shares of Colfax common stock held at the close of business on March 22, 2022, with the Company initially retaining 10% of the shares of ESAB common stock immediately following the Separation. Upon completion of the Separation, Colfax, which retained the Company’s specialty medical technology business, changed its name to Enovis Corporation. On April 5, 2022, the Company began trading under the stock symbol “ENOV” on the New York Stock Exchange.

In connection with the Separation, ESAB issued $1.2 billion of new debt securities, the proceeds from which were used to fund a $1.2 billion cash distribution to Enovis upon Separation. The distribution proceeds were used by Enovis in conjunction with $450 million of borrowings on a term loan under the new Enovis Credit Agreement, as discussed below, and $52.3 million of cash on hand to repay $1.4 billion of outstanding debt and accrued interest on the Company’s prior credit facility, and $302.8 million of outstanding debt and accrued interest on its 2026 Notes, pay a redemption premium at 103.188% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes, and pay other fees and expenses due at closing. Additionally, on April 7, 2022, the Company also completed the redemption of its Euro Senior Notes representing all of its outstanding €350 million principal 3.250% Senior Notes due 2025 at a redemption price of 100.813% of the principal amount.

Immediately following the Separation, the Company effected a one-for-three reverse stock split of all issued and outstanding shares of Enovis common stock. As a result of the reverse stock split, all share and per share figures contained in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been retroactively restated as if the reverse stock split occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.

The Company completed the divestiture of its 10% retained shares in ESAB in a tax-efficient exchange for $230.5 million of its $450 million term loan outstanding under the Credit Agreement on November 18, 2022.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements present our historical financial position, results of operations, changes in equity and cash flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year financial information to conform to the current period presentation. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts in the notes to the consolidated financial statements refer to continuing operations.

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the results of (1) ESAB, the Company’s former fabrication technology business; (2) charges, assets and liabilities for previously retained asbestos contingencies; and (3) divestiture-related expenses associated with our former Air and Gas Handling business (“Fluid Handling”Air & Gas”) to CIRCOR International, Inc.,that was sold in 2019 as a Delaware corporation (“CIRCOR” or the “Buyer”), pursuant to a definitive purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) signed on September 24, 2017.discontinued operation for all periods presented. See Note 4, “Discontinued Operations”, for further information.


The COVID-19 pandemic, its resulting impact on governments, businesses and individuals, and actions taken by them in response to the situation resulted in widespread economic disruptions, which significantly affected broader economies, financial markets, and overall demand for the Company’s products in fiscal year 2020. Other than a surge of COVID-19 cases due to the emergence of COVID-19 variants in the third quarter of 2021, the impacts lessened in 2021 and 2022 due to broadening access to COVID-19 vaccines and gradual relaxing of some government-mandated restrictions.

Sales in our Prevention & Recovery and Reconstructive segments typically peak in the fourth quarter. These historical seasonality trends were disrupted by the commercial impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. General economic conditions may, however, impact future seasonal variations.


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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Principles of Consolidation

The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and include the accounts ofall majority-owned subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control and, its subsidiaries. Less than wholly owned subsidiaries, includingwhen applicable, entities or joint ventures are consolidated when it is determined thatfor which the Company has a controlling financial interest whichor is generally determined when the Company holds a majority voting interest.primary beneficiary. When protective rights, substantive rights or other factors exist, further analysis is performed in order to determine whether or not there is a controlling financial interest. The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of consolidated subsidiaries and the noncontrolling parties’ ownership share is presented as a noncontrolling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.


During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company determined that an other-than-temporary lack of exchangeability between the Venezuelan bolivar and U.S. dollar, due to government controls, has restricted the Company’s Venezuelan operations’ ability to pay dividends and satisfy other obligations denominated in U.S. dollars. In addition, other government-imposed restrictions affecting labor, production, and distribution are prohibiting the Company from controlling key operating decisions. These circumstances have caused the Company to no longer meet the accounting criteria of control in order to continue consolidating its Venezuelan operations. Therefore, the Company deconsolidated the financial statements of its Venezuelan operations as of September 30, 2016. As a result of the deconsolidation, the Company recorded a charge of $2.4 million, of which $0.5 million is included in Selling, general and administrative expense and $1.9 million is included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, for the year ended December 31, 2016. Substantially all of this amount related to accumulated foreign currency translation charges previously included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss. Due to loss of control, the Company has applied the cost method of accounting for its Venezuelan operations beginning on September 30, 2016. Prior to, and at the date of deconsolidation, the Company’s Venezuelan operations represented less than 1% of the Company’s net assets, revenues and operating income.
Equity Method Investments

Investments in joint ventures, where the Company has a significant influence but not a controlling interest, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Investments accounted for under the equity method are initially recorded at the amount of the Company’s initial investment and adjusted each period for the Company’s share of the investee’s income or loss and dividends paid.

The Company accounts for equity investments that do not have a readily determinable fair value as cost method investments under the measurement alternative under GAAP to the extent such investments are not subject to consolidation or the equity method of accounting as described above. Under the measurement alternative, these financial instruments are carried at cost, less any impairment, adjusted for changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The Company accounts for investments as a noncurrent asset within Other assets in the Consolidated Financial Statements as the Company does not have the intent and ability to sell such assets within the next twelve months.

All equity investments are reviewed periodically for indications of other than temporaryother-than-temporary impairment, including, but not limited to, significant and sustained decreases in quoted market prices or a series of historic and projected operating losses by investees. If the decline in fair value is considered to be other than temporary,other-than-temporary, an impairment loss is recorded and the investment is written down to a new carrying value. Investments

As of December 31, 2022, the Company held investments of $16.5 million in joint ventures acquiredprivately held companies, the majority of which are within the Prevention & Recovery operating segment. These investments represent minority ownership interests and are accounted for under the cost method as the Company does not have significant influence over the investees. The largest of the Company’s investments consist of a $10.0 million investment in HT Bioimaging Ltd., a business combination are recognized in the opening balance sheet at fair value.company that has developed a non-invasive cancer scanning technology for veterinarians.

Revenue Recognition

The Company generally recognizes revenues and costs from product salesprovides a variety of products to its customers with revenue being measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring such products. Revenue is recognized at a point in time when allwe transfer control of our off-the-shelf products to the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable, product delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, there are no further obligations to customers, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Product deliverycustomer, which generally occurs when title passes upon shipment. The Company’s contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and, risktherefore, not distinct. Revenue recognition and billing typically occur simultaneously for contracts recognized at a point in time. Therefore, we do not have material revenues in excess of loss transfercustomer billings or billings to customers in excess of recognized revenues. Refer to Note 6, “Revenue”, and Note 15, “Accrued Liabilities”, for additional information on the Company’s contract liability balances.

The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring the goods or services. The nature of the Company’s contracts gives rise to certain types of variable consideration, including rebates and other discounts. The Company includes estimated amounts of variable consideration in the transaction price to the customer. The Company’s shipping terms varyextent that it is probable there will not be a significant reversal of revenue. Estimates are based on historical or anticipated performance and represent the contract. If any significant obligations toCompany’s best judgment at the customer with respect to such sale remain to be fulfilled following shipments, typically involving obligations relating to installation and acceptance bytime. Any estimates are evaluated on a quarterly basis until the buyer, revenue recognitionuncertainty is deferred until such obligations have been fulfilled. Any customerresolved. Additionally, the Company maintains provisions for estimated contractual allowances

for reimbursement amounts from certain third-party payors based on negotiated contracts, historical experience for non-contracted
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payors, and discountsthe impact of new contract terms or modifications of existing arrangements with these customers. These allowances are recorded as a reduction in reported revenues at the time of sale because these allowances reflect a reductionto sales in the same period that the sales priceare recognized.

The period of benefit for the products sold. These allowancesCompany’s incremental costs of obtaining a contract generally have less than a one-year duration; therefore, the Company applies the practical expedient available and discounts are estimated based on historical experience and known trends. Revenue related to service agreements is recognized as revenue over the term of the agreement. Progress billings are generally shown as a reduction of Inventories, net unless such billings are in excess of accumulated costs, in which case such balances are included in Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company recognizes revenue and cost of sales on air and gas handling long-term contracts using the “percentage of completion method” in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Under this method, contract revenues are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Any recognized revenues that have not been billed to a customer are recorded as a component of Trade receivables and any billings of customers in excess of recognized revenues are recorded as a component of Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred. As of December 31, 2017, there were $219.8 million of revenues in excess of billings and $95.9 million of billings in excess of revenues on long-term contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2016, there were $174.9 million of revenues in excess of billings and $108.2 million of billings in excess of revenues on long-term contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The Company has contracts in various stages of completion. Such contracts require estimates to determine the appropriate cost and revenue recognition. Significant management judgments and estimates, including estimatedexpenses costs to complete projects, must be made and used in connection with revenue recognized during each period. Current estimates may be revised as additional information becomes available. The revisions are recorded in income in the period in which they are determined using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. See Note 17, “Segment Information” for sales by major product group.obtain a contract when incurred.
Amounts billed for shipping and handling are recorded as revenue. Shipping and handling expenses are recorded as a component of Cost of sales.

Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to Governmental Authorities
 
The Company collects various taxes and fees as an agent in connection with the sale of products and remits these amounts to the respective taxing authorities. These taxes and fees have been presented on a net basis in the Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations and are recorded as a component of Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets until remitted to the respective taxing authority.
 
Research and Development Expense
 
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Costs include salaries, wages, consulting and depreciation and maintenance of $42.9facilities and equipment utilized in research, development and engineering activities relating to developing new products, as well as enhancing existing products with the latest technology and designs, creating new applications for existing products, lowering manufacturing costs and redesigning existing products to increase efficiency, improve durability, enhance performance and usability. The Company also receives new product and invention ideas from orthopedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals and seeks to obtain rights to ideas it considers promising from a clinical and commercial perspective through entering into either assignment or licensing agreements. The Company maintains contractual relationships with orthopedic surgeons who assists in developing products and may also provide consulting services in connection with our products.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net includes interest income of $0.2 million, $39.3$0.2 million and $38.0$0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015, respectively, are expensed as incurred and are included in Selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. These amounts do not include development and application engineering costs incurred in conjunction with fulfilling customer orders and executing customer projects.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net includes interest income of $7.8 million, $6.6 million and $5.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015,2020, respectively, primarily associated with interest bearinginterest-bearing deposits inof certain foreign subsidiaries.


Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
Cash and cash equivalents include all financial instruments purchased with an initial maturity of three months or less.
Short Term Investments
Short term investments include the CIRCOR Shares received as part of the consideration received for the sale of Fluid Handling. The investments are classified as available-for-sale securities and are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period, with any changes in fair value included in Other comprehensive income (loss).

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Trade Receivables
 
Trade receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.credit losses. The Company records an allowanceadopted ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments as of January 1, 2020. The estimate of current expected credit losses on trade receivables considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for doubtful accounts based upon estimates of amounts deemed uncollectiblecurrent conditions and a specific review of significant delinquent accounts, factoring in currentreasonable and expected economic conditions.supportable forecasts. Estimated credit losses are based on historical collection experience, and are reviewed periodically by management.

Inventories
 
Inventories, net include the cost of material, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost (determinedor net realizable value. Cost is determined under various methods including average cost last-in, first-out and first-in, first-out, but predominantly first-in, first-out) or net realizable value. For air and gas handling long-term contracts, cost is primarily determined based upon actual cost.first-out. The Company periodically reviews its quantities of inventories on hand and compares these amounts to the expected usage of each particular product. The Company records as a charge to Cost of sales for any amounts required to reduce the carrying value of inventories to its net realizable value.


Property, Plant and Equipment
 
Property, plant and equipment, net areis stated at historical cost, which includes the fair values of such assets acquired. Depreciation of property, plantacquired through acquisitions, and equipment is recorded on adepreciated by the straight-line basismethod over estimated useful lives. Assets recorded under capital leases are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives orof the lease terms, which range from three to 15 years.related assets. Repair and maintenance expenditures are expensed as incurred unless the repair extends the useful life of the asset. The Company capitalizes surgical implant instruments that are provided free-of-charge to surgeons for use while implanting its surgical products and the related depreciation expense is recorded as a component of Selling, general and administrative expense.


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Impairment of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
Goodwill represents the costs in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired associated withthrough acquisitions by the Company. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change in the interim that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the asset below its carrying amount. The annual impairment test date elected by the Company is the first day of its fourth quarter. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets areis considered to be impaired when the carrying value of a reporting unit or asset exceeds its fair value. The Company currently has two reporting units: AirPrevention & Recovery and Gas Handling and Fabrication Technology.Reconstructive.
 
In the evaluation of Goodwill for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting entity is less than its carrying value. If the Company determines that it is not more likely than not for a reporting unit’s fair value to be lessgreater than its carrying value, a calculation of the fair value is not performed. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not for a reporting unit’s fair value to be less than its carrying value, a calculation of the reporting entity’s fair value is performed and compared to the carrying value of that entity. In certain instances, the Company may elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, Goodwill of that reporting unit is impaired. In this case, pursuant to ASU 2017-04, which the Company elected to early adopt during the three months ended December 31, 2017,impaired and an impairment loss is recorded equal to the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value.


Generally,When a quantitative impairment test is needed, the Company measures fair value of reporting units based on a present value of future discounted cash flows and a market valuation approach. The discounted cash flow models indicate the fair value of the reporting units based on the present value of the cash flows that the reporting units are expected to generate in the future. Significant estimates in the discounted cash flow models include:include the weighted average cost of capital;capital, revenue growth rates, long-term rate of growth, and profitability of our business;the business, tax rates, and working capital effects. The market valuation approach indicates the fair value of the business based on a comparison against certain market information. Significant estimates in the market approach model include identifying appropriate peer companies, market multiples and assessing earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.

DuringFor the annualyear ended December 31, 2022, the Company performed a quantitative assessment of Goodwill for the Reconstructive and Prevention & Recovery reporting units, both of which indicated no impairment analysisexisted. The carrying amount of Goodwill of the Reconstructive and Prevention & Recovery reporting units for the year ended December 31, 2017, due to continued declines in various end markets for the Air2022 was $0.9 billion and Gas Handling reporting unit, the$1.1 billion, respectively. The Company decided to perform a quantitative analysis for this reporting unit as of September 29, 2017. The quantitative Goodwill impairment assessment for the Air and Gas Handling reporting unit resulted in a calculated fair value lower than carrying value. As a result, an impairment charge of $150.2 million, which equals

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the excess of the carrying value over the fair value, was recorded. A qualitative assessment of Goodwill was performed for the Fabrication Technology reporting unit for the year ended December 31, 2017, which indicated no impairment existed.

In the evaluation of indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not thatdetermined the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less thanreporting units by equally weighting a discounted cash flow approach and market valuation approach, and the reporting unit’s fair value exceeded its carrying value. If the Company determines that it is not more likely than not for the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s fair value to be less than its carrying value, a calculation of the fair value is not performed. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s fair value is less than its carrying value, a calculation is performedamount by approximately 8% and compared to the carrying value of the asset. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The Company measures9%, respectively. Determining the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets usinga reporting unit requires the “relief from royalty” method. Significantapplication of judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions which can be affected by changes in this approach include projected revenuesbusiness climate, economic conditions, the competitive environment and royaltyother factors. The Company bases these fair value estimates on assumptions the Company’s management believes to be reasonable but which are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Future changes in the judgment, assumptions and estimates could result in significantly different estimates of fair value in the future. An increase in discount rates, for each trade name evaluated.

From time-to-time,a reduction in projected cash flows or a combination of the two could lead to a reduction in the estimated fair values, which may result in impairment charges that could materially affect the Company’s financial statements in any given year. For sensitivity analysis, the Company has identified certain indefinite-lived intangible assets that, due to indicators present at the specific operation associated with the indefinite-lived intangible asset, should be tested for impairment prior to the annual impairment evaluation. During the year ended December 31, 2015, an analysis was performed to evaluate certain intangible assets related to a specific operation within the Company due to a decline in anticipated performance at the operation associated with those assets. The analysis determined an indefinite-lived trade name within the Company’s Fabrication Technology segment was impaired based upon relief from royalty measurements and resulted in a $1.5 million impairment loss calculated as the difference betweenestimated the fair value of the assetPrevention & Recovery and itsReconstructive reporting units if the Company reduced the long-term revenue growth rate by 25 basis points, and the resulting excess fair value over carrying value asdecreased by 120 and 130 basis points, respectively.

Upon the Separation and the revision of the dateCompany’s operating segments, the Company evaluated and concluded that it has two reporting units, Prevention & Recovery and Reconstructive. An allocation of goodwill was performed to the new reporting units. A quantitative impairment test. The calculated fair valuetest of the asset was $2.8 million and is included in Level Three of the fair value hierarchy.

The analyses performed as of October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015 resulted in no impairment charges.

During the annual impairment analysisGoodwill for the year ended December 31, 2017, quantitative analyses were performed, as of September 29, 2017, for the AirPrevention & Recovery and Gas HandlingReconstructive reporting unit trade names due to continued declines in various end markets. The analyses determined the fair value was lower than carrying value for one indefinite-lived trade name, which resulted in an impairment charge of $2.5 million for that trade name. The calculated fair value of the trade name was $11.7 million and is included in Level Three of the fair value hierarchy. For another indefinite-lived intangible trade name, the analysis determined the fair value was marginally greater than its $22.1 million carrying value. A qualitative assessmentunits was performed for the Fabrication Technology reporting unit trade names for the year years ended December 31, 2017,2022, which indicated no impairment existed.

Impairment charges related to Goodwill and Indefinite-lived intangible assets are included in Goodwill and intangible assets impairment charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income.


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Other than Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
 
Intangible assets primarily represent acquired trade names, customer relationships, acquired order backlog, acquired technology and software license agreements. Acquired order backlog is amortized in the same period the corresponding revenue is recognized. A portion of the Company’s acquired customer relationships is being amortized on an accelerated basis over periods ranging from seven to 30 years based on the present value of the future cash flows expected to be generated from the acquired customers. All other intangibleIntangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, generally ranging which approximates the period of benefit, and ranges from twothree to 20twenty years.


The Company assesses its long-lived assets other than Goodwill and indefinite-livedfinite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be fully recoverable. To analyze recoverability, the Company projects
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undiscounted net future cash flows over the remaining lives of such assets. If these projected cash flows are less than the carrying amounts, an impairment loss equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value would be recognized, resulting in a write-down of the assets with a corresponding charge to earnings. The impairment loss is measured based upon the difference between the carrying amounts and the fair values of the assets. Assets to be disposed ofheld for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amounts or fair value less cost to sell. Management determines fair value using the discounted cash flow method or other accepted valuation techniques.

The Company recordeddid not record any asset impairment losses related to facility closures totaling $31.0 million, $2.6 million and $9.3 millioncharges during the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022 and 2015, respectively,2021. The Company recorded an asset impairment loss related to a facility closure totaling $1.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2020, as a component of Restructuring and other related charges in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The aggregate carrying value of these assets subsequent to impairment was $53.7 million, $2.7 million and $21.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.Operations.

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Derivatives


The Company is subject to foreign currency risk associated with the translation of the net assets of foreign subsidiaries to United States (“U.S.”) dollars on a periodic basis. The Company issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of €350 million (as defined and further discussed in Note 11, “Debt”) during the year ended December 31, 2017, which has been designated as a net investment hedge in order to mitigate a portion of this risk.
 
Derivative instruments are generally recognized on a gross basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in either Other current assets, Other assets, Accrued liabilities or Other liabilities depending upon their respective fair values and maturity dates. The Company designates a portion of its foreign exchange contracts as cash flow hedges and fair value hedges. For all instruments designated as hedges, including net investment hedges and cash flow hedges and fair value hedges, the Company formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, as well as the risk management objective and the strategy for using the hedging instrument. The Company assesses whether the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item is highly effective at offsetting changes in the fair value both at inception of the hedging relationship and on an ongoing basis. For cash flow hedges and net investment hedges, unrealized gains and losses are recognized as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the extent that it is effective at offsetting the change in the fair value of the hedged item and realized gains and losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations consistent with the underlying hedged instrument. Gains and losses related to fair value hedges are recorded as an offset to the fair value of the underlying asset or liability, primarily Trade receivables and Accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


The Company does not enter into derivative contracts for tradingspeculative purposes.
 
See Note 15,17, “Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements” for additional information regarding the Company’s derivative instruments.

Warranty Costs
Estimated expenses related to product warranties are accrued as the revenue is recognized on products sold to customers and included in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Estimates are established using historical information as to the nature, frequency, and average costs of warranty claims.
The activity in the Company’s warranty liability, which is included in Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, consisted of the following:

 Year Ended
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Warranty liability, beginning of period$30,222
 $35,634
Accrued warranty expense17,760
 17,368
Changes in estimates related to pre-existing warranties1,453
 4,701
Cost of warranty service work performed(22,600) (27,429)
Acquisitions5,277
 304
Foreign exchange translation effect2,065
 (356)
Warranty liability, end of period$34,177
 $30,222


Income Taxes
 
Income taxes for the Company are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities in the Consolidated Financial Statements and their respective tax basis. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are reported in Other assets and Other liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is generally recognized in Provision for income taxesIncome tax expense (benefit) in the period that includes the enactment date.

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Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) is accounted for as a current tax expense in the year the tax is incurred.
 
Valuation allowances are recorded if it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the Company takes into accountconsiders various factors, including the expected level of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies. Any changes in judgment about the valuation allowance are recorded through Provision for income taxesIncome tax expense (benefit) and are based on changes in facts and circumstances regarding realizability of deferred tax assets.
 
The Company must presume that an income tax position taken in a tax return will be examined by the relevant tax authority and determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. An income tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Company establishes a liability for unrecognized income tax benefits for income tax positions for which it is more likely than not that a tax position will not be sustained upon examination by the respective taxing authority to the extent such tax positions reduce the Company’s income tax liability. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized income tax benefits in the Provision for income taxesIncome tax expense (benefit) in the Consolidated Statements of Income.Operations.
 
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Foreign Currency Exchange Gains and Losses
 
The Company’s financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. The functional currencies of the Company’s operating subsidiaries are generally the local currencies of the countries in which each subsidiary is located. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. The amounts recorded in each year in Foreignforeign currency translation are net of income taxes to the extent the underlying equity balances in the entities are not deemed to be permanently reinvested. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the year.


Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the date of each transaction. Differences in exchange rates during the period between the date a transaction denominated in a foreign currency is consummated and the date on which it is either settled or translated for inclusion in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are recognized in Selling, general and administrative expense or Interest expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations for that period.


During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gains of $0.04 million and $3.4 million in Interest expense and Selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Income. During the year ended December 31, 2016,2022, the Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gain of $2.6 million and $5.0$0.7 million in Interest expense, net and net foreign currency transaction loss of $0.6 million in Selling, general and administrative expense respectively, in the Consolidated StatementStatements of Income.Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2015,2021, the Company recognized net foreign currency transaction lossesloss of $3.7$0.5 million and a gain of $3.3 million were recognized in Interest expense, net and net foreign currency transaction loss of $2.0 million in Selling, general and administrative expense respectively, in the Consolidated StatementStatements of Income.Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized net foreign currency transaction gain of $1.1 million in Interest expense, net and net foreign currency transaction loss of $1.6 million in Selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Debt Issuance Costs and Debt Discount

Costs directly related to the placement of debt are capitalized and amortized to Interest expense primarily using the effective interest method over the term of the related obligation. Net deferred issuance costsFurther, the carrying value of $9.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively, were included indebt is reduced by an original issue discount, which is accreted to Interest expense, net using the Consolidated Balance Sheets aseffective interest method over the term of December 31, 2017 and 2016, which includes $12.3 million and $15.6 million, respectively, of accumulated amortization.the related obligation. As of December 31, 2017, $3.82022, $4.5 million and $5.4$0.2 million of deferred issuance costs were included in Other assets and as a reduction of Long-term debt, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, $5.32021, $5.2 million and $0.6$7.1 million of deferred issuance costs were included in Other assets and as a reduction of Long-term debt, respectively. Further, the carrying value of Long-term debt is reduced by an original issue discount, which is accreted to Interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the related obligation. See Note 11,13, “Debt” for additional discussion regarding the Company’s borrowing arrangements.

Use of Estimates
 
The Company makes certain estimates and assumptions in preparing its Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the period presented. Actual results may differ from those estimates.


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Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentations. The operating results of ESAB, which was separated on April 4, 2022, are presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for all periods presented and the net assets of ESAB and the other entities that were part of the Separation, including asbestos contingencies, are presented as discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021. See Note 4, “Discontinued Operations” for further information. Amortization of acquired intangibles and Research and development expense are now separately presented on our Consolidated Statements of Operations; these amounts were previously included in Selling, general and administrative expense. Note 6, “Revenue” and Note 19, “Segment Information” have been further disaggregated to conform to current year presentation.


3. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements


Accounting Guidance Implemented in 2017

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory”. The ASU requires an entity to measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value, except for inventory that is measured using the last-in, first-out method or the retail inventory method. The Company adoptedevaluates the ASU during the year ended December 31, 2017 on a prospective basis. The adoption impacts of this standard did not have arecently issued accounting pronouncements as well as material impactupdates to previous pronouncements on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2016, There were no new material accounting standards adopted in 2022 that impacted the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)”. The ASU, among other things, aims to simplify shared-based payment accounting by recording all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and eliminates the requirement that excess tax benefits be realized before they can be recognized. The effect for excess tax benefits not previously recognized is recorded as a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings pursuant to a modified retrospective adoption method. Excess tax benefits and deficiencies are accounted for as discrete items in the period the stock awards vest or otherwise are settled. Further, the guidance requires that excess tax benefits be presented as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows consistent with other income tax cash flows. The Company’s adoption of the ASU as of January 1, 2017 resulted in a cumulative catch-up adjustment that increased retained earnings by $10.0 million with a corresponding increase to U.S. deferred tax assets related to prior years’ unrecognized excess tax benefits. The Company has also elected to continue its entity-wide accounting policy to estimate the amount of awards that are expected to vest.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-19, “Technical Corrections and Improvements”. Among other things, the ASU provides clarification on the presentation of the costs of computer software developed or obtained for internal use. The Company retrospectively adopted the ASU during the year ended December 31, 2017 and reclassified the carrying value of internal-use computer software from Property, plant and equipment, net to Intangible assets, net. The carrying value of internal-use computer software was $29.3 million and $32.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)”. The ASU modifies the measurement of a goodwill impairment loss from the portion of the carrying amount of goodwill that exceeds its implied fair value to the excess of the carrying amount of a reporting unit that exceeds its fair value. This eliminates step 2 of the goodwill impairment test under current guidance. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2017-04 for the 2017 annual impairment tests performed as of the first day of the Company’s fourth quarter (September 29, 2017). The impact of the adoption is discussed in Note 2. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

New Accounting Guidance to be Implemented

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”. The ASU outlines a single set of comprehensive principles for recognizing revenue under U.S. GAAP and supersedes existing revenue recognition guidance. The main principle of the ASU is that revenue should be recognized 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 Company will apply the ASU and its related updates on a full retrospective basis as of January 1, 2018. The Company has completed a comprehensive assessment of customer contracts across the Company’s operating segments and evaluated the effect the ASU will have on the Company’s financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has concluded that the adoption of the ASU will not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements. As such, no cumulative catch-up adjustment will be recorded. The primary impact of adoption will be expanded disclosures that will enable users to better understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Additionally, the Company has made appropriate revisions to its accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, which took effect starting January 1, 2018, to comply with the effective date of the standard.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which requires various changes to the measurement and disclosure of equity investments. For the Company, the most relevant change under ASU 2016-01 is the elimination of the available-for-

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sale classification for equity securities with readily determinable fair values. The ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2017, at which point any changes in fair value of the Company’s Short term investments will be included as an adjustment to earnings, rather than other comprehensive income.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. The ASU requires, among other things, a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities associated with the rights and obligations attributable to most leases but also recognize expenses similar to current lease accounting. The ASU also requires certain qualitative and quantitative disclosures designed to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases, along with additional key information about leasing arrangements. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The new guidance must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and provides for certain practical expedients. The Company is in the process of analyzing initial data gathered to evaluate the impact of adopting the ASU on its Consolidated Financial Statements, the related systems required to capture the increased reporting and disclosures associated with the ASU, and its use of practical expedients. The Company will apply the ASU and its related updates on a modified retrospective basis as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of the guidance will have a material effect on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, resulting in the recording of an operating lease asset and liability.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments”. The ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The ASU eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold under current U.S. GAAP and broadens the information an entity must consider when developing its expected credit loss estimates to include forward-looking information. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the ASU on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 203)”. The ASU addresses eight specific cash flow issues and clarifies their presentation and classification in the Statement of Cash Flows. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and is to be applied retrospectively with early adoption permitted. The Company concluded that the adoption of the ASU will not have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements and will apply the ASU and its related updates on a retrospective basis as of January 1, 2018.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Accounting for Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Asset Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory”. The ASU eliminates the exception that the tax effects of an intra-entity transfer (sales) are deferred until the transferred asset is sold to a third party or recovered through use. The resulting impact will be the recognition of tax expense in the seller’s jurisdiction and any deferred tax asset in the buyer’s jurisdiction in the period the transfer occurs. The new guidance will not apply to intra entity sales of inventory whose tax effects will continue to be deferred until the inventory is sold to a third party. This new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and is to be applied on a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative adjustment effect recorded in retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost”. This ASU requires that the service cost component of net benefit costs of pension and postretirement benefit plans be reported in the same line item as other compensation costs. Other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost will be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component, and only the service cost will be eligible for capitalization. The guidance should be applied retrospectively for the presentation requirements and prospectively for the capitalization of the service cost. The ASU is effective for the Company during the first quarter of 2018, and it is not expected that the guidance will have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”. The ASU amends the current hedge accounting model and eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and requires the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item. The ASU also eases certain documentation and assessment requirements and modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Companies are required to apply amendments to cash flow and net investment hedge relationship using modified retrospective method and apply prospective method for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the ASU on its Consolidated Financial Statements and the timing of adoption.

On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including

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computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 allows registrants to include a provisional amount to account for the implications of the Tax Act where a reasonable estimate can be made and requires the completion of the accounting no later than one year from the date of enactment of the Tax Act or December 22, 2018. Additionally, the Company will file its 2017 U.S. income tax return in Q4 which may change our tax basis in temporary differences estimated as of December 31, 2017 which will result in an adjustment to the tax provision to the re-measurement amount recorded in the financial statements.

4. Discontinued Operations


SaleSeparation of FluidFabrication Technology Business

On April 4, 2022, the Company completed the Separation of its fabrication technology business into an independent, publicly traded company: ESAB, a global organization that develops, manufactures and supplies consumable welding and cutting products and equipment, as well as gas control equipment. The spin-off was affected through a pro rata distribution of 90% of the 60,034,311 outstanding common shares of ESAB to Enovis stockholders of record at the close of business on March 22, 2022 (the “Record Date”). Enovis stockholders retained their Enovis shares and received one share of ESAB for every three shares of Enovis stock they owned on the Record Date. ESAB began “regular way” trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 5, 2022 under the symbol “ESAB”. In connection with the Separation, the Company received a one-time tax-free cash distribution from ESAB of $1.2 billion.

In connection with the Separation, Enovis and ESAB entered into various agreements to effect the Separation and provide a framework for ESAB’s relationship with Enovis after the Separation. These agreements include a separation and distribution agreement, a stockholders’ and registration rights agreement, an employee matters agreement, a tax matters agreement, a transition services agreement, an ESAB Business Excellence System (“EBS”) license agreement, and an intellectual property matters agreement (the “Agreements”). These Agreements govern the Separation between Enovis and ESAB of the assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including its investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) of Enovis and its subsidiaries attributable to periods prior to, at and after the Separation and will govern certain relationships between Enovis and ESAB after the Separation. The impact of services to be provided to ESAB and agreed upon charges as part of the Separation are not expected to be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Asbestos Contingencies

The Company retained certain asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages from its previously divested businesses for which it did not retain an interest in the ongoing operations except for the contingencies. The net costs and cash flows associated with these contingencies and coverages were reported by the Company as discontinued operations. In conjunction with the Separation, all asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages from its divested businesses were transferred fully to ESAB. The Company has classified asbestos-related charges through the date of Separation in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as part of Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes. Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes on the Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 include pre-tax charges from previously retained asbestos-related contingencies of $3.2 million, $15.6 million and $10.6 million, respectively. Subsequent to the Separation, the asbestos-related charges and asbestos assets and liabilities are no longer reflected in the Enovis financial statements.

Divestiture-related Expenses Related to our former Air and Gas Handling Business


During the three months ended September 29, 2017, theThe Company entered into the Purchase Agreement to sell its Fluid Handling business to CIRCOR. The accounting requirements for reporting the divested business as a discontinued operation were met during the three months ended September 29, 2017.sold Air & Gas in 2019. Accordingly, the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements for all periods presented reflect the Fluid Handlingpre-tax divestiture-related expenses related to Air & Gas of $1.7 million, $9.1 million and $9.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, as discontinued operations.

Summary of Items Treated as Discontinued Operations

As a result of the Separation and prior sale of Air & Gas, the operating results of (1) ESAB, the Company’s former fabrication technology business, as a discontinued operation.

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the Company and the Buyer entered into various agreements to provide a framework for their relationship after the disposition, including a transition services agreement. The amounts to be billed for future transition services are not expected to be material(2) charges related to the Company’s results of operations.

The sale was completed on December 11, 2017. Total consideration for the sale was $864.9 million, consisting of $555.3 million of cash, 3.3 million shares of CIRCOR common stock (the “CIRCOR Shares”), valued at $141.6 million,previously retained asbestos contingencies and assumption of $168.0 million of net retirement liabilities. $65.0 million of the cash consideration is expected to be collected during 2018 and is included in Other current assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets(3) Air & Gas divestiture-related expenses have been presented as of December 31, 2017. The CIRCOR shares are classified as Short term investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017. The consideration amount is subject to certain post-closing adjustments pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.

The Company recorded a pre-tax gain on disposal of $308.4 million which is included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations net of taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Included inOperations for all periods presented. Additionally, the gain calculation was a reductionConsolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021 presents the Assets and Liabilities of the accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with the Fluid Handlingfabrication technology business which was $167.9 million, including $76.5 million in cumulative translation adjustments. Since the sale closing, the Company has not had material cash flows with theand asbestos contingencies as discontinued operation nor are there material items in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income that had been eliminated in consolidation prior to the disposal.


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The key componentscarrying value of income (loss) fromthe assets and liabilities of the Company’s former fabrication technology business and asbestos contingencies amounts presented as discontinued operations wereas of December 31, 2021 was as follows:

 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 
(In thousands)

Net sales$436,682
 $461,294
 $532,701
Cost of sales294,946
 308,025
 352,613
Selling, general and administrative expense(1)
118,740
 136,380
 156,708
Divestiture-related expense, net(2)
5,257
 
 
Restructuring and other related items(3)
(6,768) 15,674
 4,355
Operating income (loss)24,507
 1,215
 19,025
Interest income (loss)(4)
473
 260
 (241)
Gain on disposal(5)
308,388
 
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes333,368
 1,475
 18,784
Income taxes109,321
 11,036
 8,556
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes$224,047
 $(9,561) $10,228

December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$39,118 
Trade receivables, net383,742 
Inventories, net420,062 
Prepaid expenses52,140 
Other current assets61,552 
Total current assets956,614 
Property, plant and equipment, net286,278 
Goodwill1,533,037 
Other intangibles, net521,434 
Lease asset - right of use107,944 
Other assets289,356 
Total assets associated with discontinued operations(1)
$3,694,663 
LIABILITIES
Current portion of long-term debt$613 
Accounts payable348,965 
Accrued liabilities285,706 
Total current liabilities635,284 
Long-term debt, less current portion54 
Non-current lease liability88,777 
Deferred tax liabilities116,198 
Other liabilities368,533 
Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations(1)
$1,208,846 
(1) Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company retained itsTotal assets and liabilities include asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages. However, as the Company did not retain an interestcoverages in the ongoing operations of the business subjectconnection to the contingencies, the Company has classified asbestos-related activity in its Consolidated Statementssales of Income as part of Income (loss) from discontinuing operations. See Note 16, “Commitments and Contingencies” for further information.
(2) Primarily related to professional and consulting fees associated with due diligence and preparation of regulatory filings, as well as employee benefit arrangements and other disposition-related activities.
(3) During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $12 million from the sale of a facility that was previously closed as part of restructuring activities.
(4) Interest expense has not been allocated to the discontinued operations.
(5) Calculated as the difference between total consideration received and net assets sold less costs to sell of $14.3 million. Included in the gain calculation is a reduction of $167.9 million of the accumulated other comprehensive loss associated with the Fluid Handling business.and Air & Gas businesses. See Asbestos Contingencies section above for more information.




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The following table summarizespresents the major classesfinancial results of assetsthe former fabrication technology business including all divestiture-related expenses incurred by the company and liabilities heldallocated interest expense; asbestos charges; divestiture-related expenses related to Air & Gas; and the combined income tax effect of those items for sale that were included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as ofyears ended December 31, 2016:2022, 2021 and 2020:

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(in thousands)
Net sales$647,911 $2,428,115 $1,950,069 
Cost of sales423,580 1,592,132 1,265,604 
Selling, general and administrative expense125,529 477,040 434,360 
Restructuring and other charges5,304 18,954 21,632 
Asbestos charges3,194 15,578 10,619 
Divestiture-related expenses(1)
46,684 29,668 9,040 
Operating income43,620 294,743 208,814 
Interest expense(2)
8,035 43,481 51,438 
Pension settlement gain— (11,208)— 
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes35,585 262,470 157,376 
Income tax expense9,155 83,939 37,178 
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes$26,430 $178,531 $120,198 
(1) Divestiture-related expenses include $45.0 million and $20.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, for the Separation.
 December 31, 2016
 (In thousands)
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 
Cash and cash equivalents$12,916
Trade receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,50674,818
Inventories, net38,885
Other current assets23,656
Property, plant, and equipment, net66,474
Goodwill212,330
Intangible assets, net15,302
Other assets12,951
Total assets held for sale457,332
Less: current portion150,275
Total assets held for sale, less current portion307,057
  
LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE 
Accounts payable$43,356
Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred10,795
Accrued liabilities33,032
Other Liabilities165,974
Total liabilities held for sale253,157
Less: current portion87,183
Total liabilities held for sale, less current portion165,974
(2) Interest expense was allocated to discontinued operations based on allocating $1.2 billion of corporate level debt to discontinued operations consistent with the dividend received from ESAB and the debt repaid at the time of the Separation.


Total income attributable to noncontrolling interest related to ESAB, net of taxes for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, was $1.0 million, $3.6 million, and $2.5 million, respectively. These amounts are presented as net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations - net of taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table presents further detail into the financial results of the former fabrication technology business:

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(in thousands)
Depreciation7,671 32,452 32,893 
Amortization9,012 41,954 41,798 
Capital expenditures5,903 35,584 40,138 

Cash (used in) provided by operating activities ofrelated to discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2022, 2021 and 2015 was $65.22020 was approximately $(27) million, $23.1$224 million, and $64.7$302 million, respectively. Cash used in investing activities ofrelated to discontinued operations was $10.1 million, $3.9 million, and $5.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2022, 2021 and 2015, respectively.2020 was approximately $3 million, $35 million, and $35 million.


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5. Acquisitions and Investments


2022 Acquisitions

In 2022, the Company completed four asset acquisitions, two business acquisitions, and one investment, which is carried at cost as it does not have a readily determinable fair value. Two of these transactions were completed by the Company’s Reconstructive segment, and the other five transactions were completed by the Prevention & Recovery segment. The asset acquisitions broaden the Company’s product offering and distribution network. Aggregate purchase consideration for the four asset acquisitions was $22.3 million, of which $12.6 million was paid in cash and $9.6 million consists of deferred and contingent consideration. The investment was acquired for $10.0 million in cash consideration. Pro forma revenues of the aforementioned acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2022, if the aforementioned acquisitions were part of the Company since January 1, 2022, were approximately 1% of Enovis consolidated revenues from continuing operations.

On May 6, 2022, the Company completed a business acquisition in its Reconstructive segment of KICo Knee Innovation Company Pty Limited and subsidiaries, an Australian private company doing business as 360 Med Care, by acquiring 100% of its equity interests. 360 Med Care is a medical device distributor that bundles certain computer-assisted surgery and patient experience enhancement programs to add value to its device supply arrangements with surgeons, hospitals, and insurers. The acquisition is accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, and accordingly, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial position and results of operations from the acquisition date. The Company paid $14.3 million for the acquisition, net of cash received, and recorded estimated contingent consideration at fair value of $12.8 million related to expected results over future revenue targets. The Company has preliminarily allocated $16.3 million to Goodwill and $18.2 million to intangible assets acquired. Purchase accounting procedures are ongoing and revisions to contingent consideration, intangible assets acquired, and adjustments for working capital true-ups may be recorded in future periods during the measurement period. The 360 Med Care acquisition broadens our customer base in Australia and adds to our overall product offerings.

On July 5, 2022, the Reconstructive segment of the Company acquired a controlling interest of Insight Medical Systems (“Insight”). Insight’s flagship solution, ARVIS, is an FDA-cleared augmented reality solution precisely engineered for the specific needs of hip and knee replacement surgery. The ARVIS navigation unit consists of a hands-free heads-up display worn by the surgeon which provides surgical guidance at the point of care in a streamlined, space-conserving, and cost-effective manner compared to traditional robotic offerings. The acquisition is accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting as a step-acquisition, and accordingly, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial position and results of operations from the acquisition date.

Enovis made initial investments in Insight in 2020 and 2021, which were carried at cost. During the third quarter of 2022, the Company acquired an additional 53.7% interest in Insight for $34.2 million net of cash received, and recorded contingent consideration of $5.0 million, which is the maximum payable under the agreement based on Insight’s achievement of certain milestones related to ARVIS. As of December 31, 2022, Enovis holds a 99.5% interest in Insight and recognized $0.3 million noncontrolling equity interest in its financial statements attributed to Insight.

The followingCompany has preliminarily allocated $36.3 million to Goodwill and $38.4 million to intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is primarily driven by expected synergies between ARVIS’ augmented reality surgical guidance system and our existing customer base and existing products. The Company does not expect any of the Goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. Purchase accounting procedures are ongoing and revisions to contingent consideration, intangible assets acquired, and adjustments for working capital true-ups may be recorded in future periods during the measurement period.

As a result of obtaining control of Insight, the Company remeasured its initial investments to its fair value resulting in a $8.8 million gain.








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Investments

As of December 31, 2022, the balance of investments held by the company without readily determinable fair values was $16.5 million. The investments are carried at cost minus impairments, if any, plus adjustments for fair value indicators from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. There have been no impairments or upward adjustments in the current year or since acquisition of the investments except for the gain on our previously held equity investment in Insight discussed above. As a result of acquiring control of Insight, Enovis now consolidates the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of Insight and therefore current year and previous investments in Insight of $16.6 million are no longer recorded as cost basis investments.

2021 Acquisitions

The Company completed five acquisitions werein its Reconstructive segment in 2021, for net cash consideration of $201.6 million and equity consideration of $285.7 million. The acquisitions are accounted for usingunder the acquisition method of accounting, and accordingly, the Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial position and results of operations from the respective dateacquisition date. The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of acquisition:

AirDecember 31, 2022 reflects our estimates of fair value and Gas Handling
Duringare subject to adjustment for certain of the acquisitions as discussed below. Pro forma revenues of the aforementioned acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2017,2021, if the aforementioned acquisitions were part of the Company completedsince January 1, 2021, were approximately 12% of Enovis consolidated revenues from continuing operations. The Company also made three investments during the year ended December 31, 2021 for a total of $16.8 million. These investments are carried at cost as they do not have a readily determinable fair value.

On January 19, 2021, the Reconstructive segment acquired Trilliant Surgical (“Trilliant”), a national provider of foot and ankle orthopedic implants. The product technologies of Trilliant support the Reconstructive segment’s focused expansion into the adjacent foot and ankle market. Trilliant has a broad product portfolio that covers the full universe of foot reconstructive and fixation procedures, and includes the novel Arsenal Foot Plating System, designed for greater flexibility and speed of implant placement. On April 23, 2021, the Reconstructive segment acquired MedShape, Inc. (“MedShape”), a provider of innovative surgical solutions for foot and ankle surgeons using its patented superelastic nickel titanium (NiTiNOL) and shape memory polymer technologies. The acquisition further expands the Company’s foot and ankle platform. These two acquisitions in our Air and Gas Handling segmentwere completed for total consideration, net of cash received, of $219.6$204.1 million, subject to certain adjustments. Net working capital and intangible assets acquired represent 7.3% and 36.5% of the total consideration exchanged for these two acquisitions, respectively, with the residual amount primarily attributable to Goodwill. The Goodwill acquired in the Trilliant acquisition of $30 million is deductible for income tax purposes. Expected synergies between Trilliant, MedShape, and DJO through this portfolio of foot and ankle products and cross-selling to existing and acquired customers are primary drivers of the acquired Goodwill. Pro forma revenue of the Trilliant and MedShape acquisitions were approximately 3% of Enovis’ consolidated revenues from continuing operations. The purchase price adjustments. Theseaccounting related to the Trilliant and MedShape acquisitions will broadenhas been completed.

On July 28, 2021, the segment’s rangeReconstructive segment acquired Mathys AG Bettlach (“Mathys”) for total acquisition equity consideration of compression$285.7 million of Enovis Common stock, which included cash acquired of $14.7 million. Mathys, a Switzerland-based company, develops and distributes innovative products for artificial joint replacement, synthetic bone graft solutions and expandsports medicine. The acquisition expands the Reconstructive segment’s reconstructive product portfolio with Mathys’ complimentary surgical solutions and broadens its product offering into smaller steam turbines.international customer base.


DuringPurchase accounting procedures for this acquisition have been completed and the year ended December 31, 2015,finalized allocation of the Company completed two acquisitions in our Airaggregate fair value of assets acquired and Gas Handling segmentliabilities assumed as of the date of the Mathys acquisition are presented below. None of the Goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for totalincome tax purposes. Goodwill recognized for the Mathys acquisition is primarily attributable to synergies from cross-selling DJO products with the acquired customers and cost savings through supply chain management. The following table summarizes the final allocation of consideration netrelated to the Mathys acquisition as of cash received, of approximately $196 million. The acquisitions expanded our portfolio of gas compression products and enhanced our fan product offering with ventilation control software.the acquisition date:

Fabrication Technology

During year ended December 31, 2017, the Company completed three acquisitions in our Fabrication Technology segment for total consideration, net of cash received, of $129.2 million, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. These acquisitions will expand and improve the segment’s high quality welding equipment and consumables.



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July 28, 2021
(In thousands)
Trade receivables$19,578 
Inventories76,824 
Property, plant and equipment58,465 
Goodwill92,438 
Intangible assets106,000 
Accounts payable(4,808)
Other assets and liabilities, net(77,494)
Consideration, net of cash acquired$271,003 
During
The following table summarizes Intangible assets acquired in the year ended December 31, 2016,Mathys acquisition, excluding Goodwill, as of the Companyacquisition date:

IntangibleAmortization
AssetPeriod
(In thousands)(Years)
Acquired technology$54,000 12
Customer relationships34,000 16
Trademarks18,000 20
Intangible assets$106,000 

2020 Acquisitions

Our Reconstructive segment completed an acquisitionfive acquisitions in 2020 for total consideration, net of cash received, of approximately $26$67.5 million. ThisTotal Goodwill acquired through the acquisitions was $21.4 million, of which $15.9 million is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Acquisitions in our Prevention & Recovery segment included LiteCure LLC (“LiteCure”), a U.S. leader in high-powered laser rehabilitation products for human and veterinary medical applications. The acquisition expanded our automation welding equipment portfolio.was completed in the fourth quarter of 2020 for net cash consideration of $39.6 million. Net working capital and intangible assets acquired represent 10% and 69% of the total consideration paid, respectively, with the residual amount primarily attributable to Goodwill.


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6. Revenue

The Company provides orthopedic solutions, including products and services spanning the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015,full continuum of patient care, from injury prevention to rehabilitation. While the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income included $58.5 million, $1.3 million,sales are primarily derived from three sales channels including dealers and $47.9 million of Net sales associated with acquisitions consummated duringdistributors, insurance, and direct to consumers and hospitals, substantially all its revenue is recognized at a point in time. The Company disaggregates its revenue into the respective period. Net Income attributable to Colfax Corporation common shareholders associated with acquisitions consummated during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 was not material.following segments:


Acquisitions consummated during the
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(In thousands)
Prevention & Recovery:
U.S. Bracing & Support$437,287 $432,963 $379,236 
U.S. Other P&R255,305 243,051 188,107 
International P&R(1)
335,036 350,015 295,806 
Total Prevention & Recovery1,027,628 1,026,029 863,150 
Reconstructive:
U.S. Reconstructive370,173 323,187 245,215 
International Reconstructive165,300 76,972 12,335 
Total Reconstructive535,473 400,159 257,550 
Total$1,563,101 $1,426,188 $1,120,700 
(1) The year ended December 31, 2017 are accounted2022 includes the unfavorable impact of $30.9 million of currency.

Given the nature of the businesses, the Company does not generally have unsatisfied performance obligations with an original contract duration of greater than one year.

The nature of the Company’s contracts gives rise to certain types of variable consideration, including rebates, implicit price
concessions, and other discounts. The Company includes estimated amounts of variable consideration in the transaction price to the extent that it is probable there will not be a significant reversal of revenue.

Allowance for underCredit Losses

The Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments as of January 1, 2020. The estimate of current expected credit losses on trade receivables considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Management elected to disaggregate trade receivables into business segments due to risk characteristics unique to each segment given the acquisition methodindividual lines of accounting. business and market. Pooling was further disaggregated based on either geography or product type.

The assets acquiredCompany leveraged historical write-offs over a defined lookback period in deriving a historical loss rate. The expected credit loss model further considers current conditions and liabilities assumed reportedreasonable and supportable forecasts using an adjustment for current and projected macroeconomic factors. Management identified appropriate macroeconomic indicators based on a tangible correlation to historical losses considering the location and risks associated with the Company.

A summary of the activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses included within Trade receivables in the Consolidated Balance Sheets represent the Company’s best estimate. These amounts are based upon certain valuations and studies that have yet to be finalized and are subject to adjustment once the detailed analyses are completed.is as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2022
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
Charged to Expense, netWrite-Offs, Deductions and Other, netForeign
Currency
Translation
Balance at
End of
Period
(In thousands)
Allowance for credit losses$6,589 $2,552 $(963)$(213)$7,965 


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7. Net (Loss) Income Per Share from Continuing Operations


Net income per share from continuing operations was computed as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Computation of Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations - basic:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Enovis Corporation(1)
$(38,756)$(103,305)$(75,119)
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic54,065,420 51,141,210 45,588,708 
Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations – basic$(0.72)$(2.02)$(1.65)
Computation of Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations - diluted:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Enovis Corporation(1)
$(38,756)$(103,305)$(75,119)
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – basic54,065,420 51,141,210 45,588,708 
Net effect of potentially dilutive securities - stock options and restricted stock units— — — 
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding – diluted54,065,420 51,141,210 45,588,708 
Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations – diluted$(0.72)$(2.02)$(1.65)
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands, except share data)
Computation of Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations - basic:     
Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Colfax Corporation (1)
$(72,957) $137,672
 $157,511
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding - basic123,229,806
 122,911,581
 124,101,033
Net (loss) income per share from continuing operations - basic$(0.59) $1.12
 $1.27
Computation of Net income (loss) per share from continuing operations - diluted:     
Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Colfax Corporation (1)
$(72,957) $137,672
 $157,511
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding - basic123,229,806
 122,911,581
 124,101,033
Net effect of potentially dilutive securities - stock options and restricted stock units
 287,145
 768,616
Weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding - diluted123,229,806
 123,198,726
 124,869,649
Net (loss) income per share from continuing operations - diluted
$(0.59) $1.12
 $1.26
(1) Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to ColfaxEnovis Corporation for the respective periods is calculated using Net (loss) income from continuing operations less the income attributable to noncontrolling interest from continuing operations, net of taxes.taxes, of $0.6 million, $1.1 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.


As a result of the one-for-three reverse stock split immediately following the Separation, all share and per share figures contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements have been retroactively restated as if the reverse stock split occurred at the beginning of the periods presented.

For the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding - basic includes the impact of 6.1 million shares, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, for the actual or potential issuance of shares from tangible equity unit purchase contracts.

In January 2022, the final remaining amount of tangible equity unit purchase contracts were converted into approximately 1.7 million shares of the Company’s common stock, as adjusted for the reverse stock split. All the issued shares are included in the Common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022. See Note 14, “Equity”, for details.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, conversions of the Company’s tangible equity units resulted in the issuance of approximately 4.4 million shares, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, of Common stock. All issuances of Common stock related to the tangible equity units were converted at the minimum settlement rate of 4.0000 shares of Common stock for each purchase contract as a result of the Company’s share price.

For the year ended December 31, 2020, the weighted-average shares of Common stock outstanding - diluted includes the impact of an additional 0.3 million potentially issuable dilutive shares, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, related to tangible equity units as a result of the Company’s share price. See Note 14, “Equity”, for details.

The weighted-average computation of the dilutive effect of potentially issuable shares of Common stock under the treasury stock method for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 excludes approximately 5.01.1 million, 4.50.3 million and 3.01.4 million outstanding stock-based compensation awards, respectively, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.


Included in the calculation of diluted net (loss) income per share from discontinued operations are 0.8 million potentially dilutive securities for the year ended December 31, 2017.


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7.8. Income Taxes


(Loss) incomeLoss from continuing operations before income taxes and Provision for income taxesIncome tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following:

Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015 202220212020
(In thousands) (In thousands)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes: 
  
  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:   
Domestic operations$(29,470) $(34,015) $(35,048)Domestic operations$8,826 $(129,903)$(136,455)
Foreign operations17,484
 240,539
 253,166
Foreign operations(10,895)8,122 17,449 
$(11,986) $206,524
 $218,118
$(2,069)$(121,781)$(119,006)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes: 
  
  
Income tax expense (benefit):Income tax expense (benefit):   
Current: 
  
  
Current:   
Federal$49,259
 $621
 $471
Federal$3,780 $— $— 
State(439) (592) 941
State4,957 829 928 
Foreign53,274
 60,651
 67,740
Foreign3,405 9,862 6,521 
$102,094
 $60,680
 $69,152
12,142 10,691 7,449 
Deferred: 
  
  
Deferred:   
Domestic operations$(54,226) $(2,924) $(6,134)Domestic operations73,370 (29,801)(37,705)
Foreign operations(5,314) (5,984) (21,850)Foreign operations(49,392)(418)(14,323)
(59,540) (8,908) (27,984) 23,978 (30,219)(52,028)
$42,554
 $51,772
 $41,168
$36,120 $(19,528)$(44,579)


See Note 4, “Discontinued Operations” for the income (loss)loss from discontinued operations before income taxes and related income taxes.


On December 22, 2017, the Tax Act was signed into law making significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code which included how the U.S. imposes income tax on multinational corporations. Key changes in the Tax Act which are relevant to the Company and generally effective January 1, 2018 include a flat corporate income tax rate of 21 percent to replace the marginal rates that range from 15 percent to 35 percent, elimination of the corporate alternative minimum tax, the creation of a territorial tax system replacing the worldwide tax system, a one-time tax on accumulated foreign subsidiary earnings to transition to the territorial system, a “minimum tax” on certain foreign earnings above an enumerated rate of return, a new base erosion anti-abuse tax that subjects certain payments made by a U.S. company to its foreign subsidiary to additional taxes, and an incentive for U.S. companies to sell, lease or license goods and services outside the U.S. by taxing the income at a reduced effective rate. The new tax also imposes limits on executive compensation and interest expense deductions, while permitting the immediate expensing for the cost of new investments in certain property acquired after September 27, 2017.

On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 allows registrants to include a provisional amount to account for the implications of the Tax Act where a reasonable estimate can be made and requires the completion of the accounting no later than one year from the date of enactment of the Tax Act or December 22, 2018. Additionally, the Company will file its 2017 U.S. income tax return in Q4 which may change our tax basis in temporary differences estimated as of December 31, 2017 which will result in an adjustment to the tax provision to the re-measurement amount recorded in the financial statements.

ASC 740 requires changes in tax rates and tax laws to be accounted for in the period of enactment in continuing operations. Accordingly, of significance, the Company included a provisional estimate of approximately $52 million for the Transition Tax, payable over 8 years. Generally, the foreign earnings subject to the Transition Tax can be distributed without additional U.S. tax; however, if distributed, the amount could be subject to foreign taxes and U.S. state and local taxes. The Company continues to evaluate the implications of the Tax Act and its implications including actions we may take to address our business objectives. Therefore, the Company continues to maintain its indefinite reinvestment of foreign earnings. The Company also included a provisional estimate of approximately $55 million tax benefit for the re-measurement of its U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities to 21 percent.

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The Company’s Provision for income taxesIncome tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations differs from the amount that would be computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(In thousands)
Taxes calculated at the U.S. federal statutory rate$(435)$(25,574)$(24,991)
State taxes10,878 (4,473)(439)
Effect of tax rates on international operations(5,106)681 (5,246)
Changes in valuation allowance(12,126)(4,496)(20,327)
Changes in tax reserves1,724 (2,332)2,168 
Research and development tax credits(2,599)(2,392)(2,248)
Net items not deductible in an international jurisdiction1,859 772 40 
U.S. tax on international operations4,565 14,865 1,873 
Transaction related costs27,699 — — 
Withholding taxes495 556 854 
Non-deductible employee compensation9,013 2,562 4,450 
Other153 303 (713)
Income tax expense (benefit)$36,120 $(19,528)$(44,579)
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 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Taxes calculated at the U.S. federal statutory rate$(4,195) $72,283
 $76,365
State taxes86
 228
 768
Effect of tax rates on international operations(13,916) (27,831) (36,305)
Change in enacted international tax rates536
 (2,419) (4,415)
Changes in valuation allowance and tax reserves5,859
 2,675
 (55)
Tax Act - re-measurement of U.S. deferred taxes(54,988) 
 
Tax Act - mandatory repatriation taxes52,381
 
 
Non-deductible impairment expenses52,570
 
 
Other4,221
 6,836
 4,810
Provision for income taxes$42,554
 $51,772
 $41,168


Deferred income taxes, net reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. As a result of the Tax Act becoming law on December 22, 2017 and the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, the Company revalued its ending net U.S. deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2017 and recognized a provisional $55 million tax benefit in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2017. The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities included in addition to the reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits,continuing operations are as follows:
December 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Expenses currently not deductible$37,159 $42,297 
Net operating loss and interest expense limitation carryforward162,713 285,009 
Tax credit carryforward37,883 26,960 
Depreciation and amortization28,659 1,058 
Capitalized R&D expenditures29,579 23,281 
Non-current lease liability17,815 21,066 
Other2,171 1,680 
Valuation allowance(93,542)(111,812)
Deferred tax assets, net222,437 289,539 
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Depreciation and amortization(237,374)(269,929)
Lease asset - right of use(17,380)(20,702)
Total deferred tax liabilities(254,754)(290,631)
Total deferred tax liabilities, net$(32,317)$(1,092)
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:   
Post-retirement benefit obligation$23,297
 $66,911
Expenses currently not deductible69,039
 105,780
Net operating loss carryforward142,700
 211,205
Tax credit carryforward4,148
 10,882
Depreciation and amortization10,001
 7,879
Other36,733
 14,956
Valuation allowance(155,179) (153,740)
Deferred tax assets, net$130,739
 $263,873
Deferred tax liabilities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization$(271,359) $(292,906)
UK and other foreign benefit obligation(11,317) (14,990)
Inventory(12,109) (18,309)
Outside basis differences and other(118,974) (178,166)
Total deferred tax liabilities$(413,759) $(504,371)
Total deferred tax liabilities, net$(283,020) $(240,498)


The Company evaluates the recoverability of its deferred tax assets on a jurisdictional basis by considering whether deferred tax assets will be realized on a more likelylikely than not basis. To the extent a portion or all of the applicable deferred tax assets do not meet the more likely than not threshold, a valuation allowance is recorded. During the year ended December 31, 2017,2022, the valuation allowance increaseddecreased from $153.7$111.8 million to $155.2$93.5 million with a net increasedecrease of $17.3$12.1 million recognized in Provision for income

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taxes, a $18.9 million decrease due to reclassifications and the divestiture of Colfax Fluid Handling entitiesIncome tax expense (benefit) and a $3.1$6.7 million increasedecrease related to changes in foreign currency rates. Consideration was given to tax planning strategies and, when applicable, future taxable income as to how much of the relevant deferred tax asset could be realized on a more likely than not basis.
 
The Company has U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of $16.3$31.2 million expiring in years 20222023 through 2033.2037 and $26.3 million that may be carried forward indefinitely and U.S. interest limitation carryforward of $55.7 million that may be carried forward indefinitely. The Company’s ability to use these various carryforwards to offset any taxable income generated in future taxable periods may be limited under Section 382 and other federal tax provisions. AtAs of December 31, 20172022, the Company also has $577.9had $16.6 million foreign net operating loss carryforwards primarily in Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Sweden,France, and the United Kingdom that may be subject to local tax restrictive limitations including changes in ownership. Generally, theThe foreign net operating losses can be carried forward indefinitely, except in applicable jurisdictions that make up less than five percent of the Czech Republicavailable net operating losses. The company has $32.9 million of foreign interest limitation carryforward primarily in Germany, that may be carried forward indefinitely.

The Company has U.S. foreign tax and India where they will expire between 2019R&D tax credits that may be used to offset U.S. tax in previous or future tax periods subject to Section 382 and 2026.   other federal provisions. The Company’s $24.3 million foreign tax credit can be carried back one year and carried forward to tax years 2023 through 2031. The Company’s $9.3 million R&D credit can be carried back one year and carried forward to tax years 2023 through 2042.


For the year ended December 31, 2017, after accounting for the Tax Act provisional amounts, all2022, undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries which are indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S., are provisionally estimated to be $950 million. The amount$50.9 million, all of which is permanently reinvested; accordingly, the Company has assessed no deferred tax liability that would have been recognized hadas of December 31, 2022 on such earnings not been indefinitely reinvestedearnings. This is not reasonably determinable.a decrease of $0.2 million as compared to the deferred tax liability as of December 31, 2021, which was transferred as part of the divestiture of ESAB.


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The Company records a liability for unrecognized income tax benefits for the amount of benefit included in its previously filed income tax returns and in its financial results expected to be included in income tax returns to be filed for periods through the date of its Consolidated Financial Statements for income tax positions for which it is not more likely than not that a tax position will notto be sustained upon examination by the respective taxing authority. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (inclusive of associated interest and penalties):follows:

 (In thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2014$77,525
Addition for tax positions taken in prior periods3,924
Addition for tax positions taken in the current period924
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities(22,473)
Reductions resulting from a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(1,143)
Other, including the impact of foreign currency translation(5,879)
Balance, December 31, 2015$52,878
Addition for tax positions taken in prior periods6,552
Addition for tax positions taken in the current period1,418
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities(53)
Reductions resulting from a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(2,195)
Other, including the impact of foreign currency translation608
Balance, December 31, 2016$59,208
Addition for tax positions taken in prior periods1,521
Addition for tax positions taken in the current period424
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities(10,708)
Reductions resulting from a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(3,677)
Other, including the impact of foreign currency translation and U.S. tax rate changes(5,750)
Balance, December 31, 2017$41,018
(In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2020$55,480 
Addition for tax positions taken in prior periods5,911 
Addition for tax positions taken in the current period1,980 
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities— 
Reductions resulting from a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(5,689)
Other, including the impact of foreign currency translation332 
Balance, December 31, 202058,014 
Acquisitions and divestitures4,450 
Addition for tax positions taken in prior periods228 
Addition for tax positions taken in the current period3,653 
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities(425)
Reductions resulting from a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(3,239)
Other, including the impact of foreign currency translation(734)
Balance, December 31, 202161,947 
Acquisitions and divestitures(23,250)
Addition for tax positions taken in the current period462 
Reductions resulting from a lapse of applicable statute of limitations(244)
Other, including the impact of foreign currency translation(616)
Balance, December 31, 2022$38,299 
 
The Company is routinely examined by tax authorities around the world. Tax examinations remain in process in multiple countries, including but not limited to Sweden, Germany, Indonesia, France,China, the Netherlands, Mexico, BrazilUnited States and various U.S. states. The Company files numerous group and separate tax returns in U.S. federal and state jurisdictions, as well as international jurisdictions. In the U.S., tax years dating back to 20032009 remain subject to examination, due to tax attributes available to be carried forward to open or future tax years. With some exceptions, other major tax jurisdictions generally are not subject to tax examinations for years beginning before 2011.2016.
 
The Company’s total unrecognized tax benefits were $41.0 million and $59.2 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, inclusive of $5.4 million and $8.5 million, respectively, of interest and penalties. The Company records interest and

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penalties on uncertain tax positions as a component of Provision for income taxes,Income tax expense (benefit), which was $1.3$1.1 million, $2.7$0.6 million and $1.8$0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had accrued $4.2 million and $7.5 million, respectively, of interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits. Due to the difficulty in predicting with reasonable certainty when tax audits will be fully resolved and closed, the range of reasonably possible significant increases or decreases in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits that may occur within the next 12 months is difficult to ascertain. Currently, the Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that the expiration of various statutes of limitations, resolution of tax audits and court decisions may reduce its tax expense in the next 12 months up to $1.8$1.7 million. The gross amount of the unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate was $26.9 million as of December 31, 2022.




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9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 
The following table summarizes the activity in Goodwill, by segment during the years ended December 31, 20172022 and 2016:2021: 
 Prevention & RecoveryReconstructiveTotal
 (In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2021$1,102,461 $658,805 $1,761,266 
Goodwill attributable to acquisitions(1)
2,826 187,255 190,081 
Impact of foreign currency translation(16,754)(335)(17,089)
Balance, December 31, 20211,088,533 845,725 1,934,258 
Goodwill attributable to acquisitions(1)
— 61,241 61,241 
Impact of foreign currency translation(10,897)(1,014)(11,911)
Balance, December 31, 2022$1,077,636 $905,952 $1,983,588 
 Air and Gas Handling 
Fabrication
Technology
 Total
 (In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2016$1,206,715
 $1,391,421
 $2,598,136
Goodwill attributable to acquisitions1,317
 15,242
 16,559
Impact of foreign currency translation and other(154,489) (109,210) (263,699)
Balance, December 31, 20161,053,543
 1,297,453
 2,350,996
Goodwill attributable to acquisitions(1)
107,024
 74,180
 181,204
Goodwill impairment
(150,200) 
 (150,200)
Impact of foreign currency translation and other97,805
 58,739
 156,544
Balance, December 31, 2017$1,108,172
 $1,430,372
 $2,538,544
Accumulated goodwill impairment as of December 31, 2017$(150,200) $
 $(150,200)
(1) Includes purchase accounting adjustments associated with the two air and gas handling acquisitions and three fabrication technology acquisitions completed during the year ended December 31, 2017. Seediscussed in Note 5, “Acquisitions” for further discussion..


The following table summarizes the Company’s Intangible assets, excluding Goodwill:
December 31,
December 31, 20222021
2017 2016 Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Trade names – indefinite life$407,167
 $
 $363,132
 $
Definite-Lived Intangible AssetsDefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Acquired customer relationships622,893
 (184,100) 541,419
 (137,567)Acquired customer relationships$528,489 $(215,962)$531,838 $(158,229)
Acquired technology170,453
 (62,491) 137,902
 (44,906)Acquired technology553,284 (134,967)504,226 (91,322)
Acquired trade namesAcquired trade names414,801 (74,644)405,087 (53,932)
Software100,098
 (71,010) 82,235
 (49,926)Software72,371 (39,202)43,378 (27,442)
Acquired backlog10,398
 (2,600) 
 
Other intangible assets48,695
 (22,300) 40,398
 (16,340)Other intangible assets9,917 (3,360)1,699 (1,275)
$1,359,704
 $(342,501) $1,165,086
 $(248,739) $1,578,862 $(468,135)$1,486,228 $(332,200)
 
Amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets, was includedincluding acquired customer relationships, acquired technology, and acquired trade names, are presented on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Other intangible assets amortization expense consists primarily of amortization of software intangibles and is recorded as a component of Selling, general, and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income as follows:Operations. Total amortization expense is $133.7 million, $125.0 million, and $115.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Selling, general and administrative expense$71,119
 $57,365
 $56,758

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See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for discussion regarding impairment of Intangible assets.

As of December 31, 2017, total amortization expense for intangible assets is expected to be $76.5 million, $65.4 million, $62.1 million, $59.0 million and $52.8 million for the years ending December 31, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively.

9. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
80
   December 31,
 Depreciable Life 2017 2016
 (In years) (In thousands)
Landn/a $47,584
 $31,855
Buildings and improvements5-40 322,431
 292,448
Machinery and equipment3-15 495,366
 406,270
   865,381
 730,573
Accumulated depreciation  (312,579) (225,142)
Property, plant and equipment, net  $552,802
 $505,431

Depreciation expense, including the amortization of assets recorded under capital leases, for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, was $52.3 million, $52.5 million and $57.6 million, respectively. Impairment of fixed assets recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $30.9 million, $3.4 million and $9.3 million, respectively.

10. Inventories, Net

Inventories, net consisted of the following:
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Raw materials$141,827
 $121,886
Work in process74,704
 55,845
Finished goods250,364
 221,866
 466,895
 399,597
Less: customer progress payments(2,308) 
Less: allowance for excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory(34,960) (34,625)
Inventories, net$429,627
 $364,972


11. Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Senior unsecured notes$414,862
 $
Term loans615,095
 678,286
Trade receivables financing arrangement
 63,399
Revolving credit facilities and other31,114
 550,459
Total Debt1,061,071
 1,292,144
Less: current portion(5,766) (5,406)
Long-term debt$1,055,305
 $1,286,738


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Expected Amortization Expense
On June 5, 2015, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “DB Credit Agreement”) by and among the Company, as the borrower, certain U.S. subsidiaries of the Company identified therein, as guarantors, each of the lenders party thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent, swing line lender and global coordinator.
The proceeds of the loans under the DB Credit Agreement were used by the Company to repay in full balances under its preexisting credit agreement, as well asCompany’s expected annual amortization expense for working capital and general corporate purposes. The DB Credit Agreement consists of an initial term loan in the aggregate amount of $750.0 million (the “Term Loan”) and a revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) with a commitment capacity of $1.3 billion, each of which had an initial maturity term of five years. The Revolver contains a $50.0 million swing line loan sub-facility. In conjunction with the DB Credit Agreement, the Company recorded a charge to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Incomeintangible assets for the yearnext five years is as follows: 
 December 31, 2022
 (In thousands)
2023$127,187 
2024126,176 
2025125,081 
2026120,011 
2027111,936 


10. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
  December 31,
 Depreciable Life20222021
 (In years)(In thousands)
Landn/a$5,935 $6,075 
Buildings and improvements5-4036,548 33,170 
Machinery and equipment3-15375,441 325,342 
  417,924 364,587 
Accumulated depreciation (181,183)(129,474)
 $236,741 $235,113 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 of $4.72022, 2021 and 2020, was $69.2 million, to write-off certain deferred financing fees$62.0 million and original issue discount and expensed $0.4$52.0 million, of costs incurred in connection with the refinancingrespectively.


11. Inventories, Net

Inventories, net consisted of the DB Credit Agreement.following:

December 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Raw materials$100,038 $66,824 
Work in process28,164 29,506 
Finished goods357,143 298,450 
485,345 394,780 
Less: allowance for excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory(58,702)(38,547)
$426,643 $356,233 
The Term Loan and the Revolver bear interest, at the election of the Company, at either the base rate (as defined in the DB Credit Agreement) or the Eurocurrency rate (as defined in the DB Credit Agreement), in each case, plus the applicable interest rate margin. The applicable interest rate margin is based upon either, whichever results in the lower applicable interest rate margin (subject to certain exceptions), the Company’s total leverage ratio and the corporate family rating of the Company as determined by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s (ranging from 1.25% to 2.00%, in the case of the Eurocurrency margin, and 0.25% to 1.00%, in the case of the base rate margin). Swing line loans bear interest at the applicable rate, as specified under the terms of the DB Credit Agreement, based upon the currency borrowed. As of December 31, 2017, the weighted-average interest rate of borrowings under the DB Credit Agreement was 3.07%, excluding accretion of original issue discount and amortization of deferred financing fees, and there was $1.3 billion available on the revolving credit facility.

On April 19, 2017, we issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of €350 million (the “Euro Notes”). Euro Notes are due in April 2025 and have an interest rate of 3.25%. The proceeds from the Euro Notes offering were used to repay borrowings under our DB Credit Agreement and bilateral credit facilities totaling €283.5 million, as well as for general corporate purposes, and are guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantees”). In conjunction with the issuance of the senior unsecured notes, the Company recorded $6.0 million of deferred financing fees. The Euro Notes and the Guarantees have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and are listed on the Irish stock exchange.

The Company had an original issue discount of $3.7 million and deferred financing fees of $9.2 million included in its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017, which will be accreted to Interest expense primarily using the effective interest method, over the life of the applicable debt agreement.

In addition to the debt agreements discussed above, the Company is party to various bilateral credit facilities with a borrowing capacity of $217.9 million. As of December 31, 2017, outstanding borrowings under these facilities total $22.8 million, with a weighted average borrowing rate of 1.00%.

The Company is also party to letter of credit facilities with an aggregate capacity of $780.6 million. Total letters of credit of $418.8 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2017.

The Company was party to a receivables financing facility through a wholly-owned, special purpose bankruptcy-remote subsidiary which purchased trade receivables from certain of the Company’s subsidiaries on an ongoing basis and pledged them to support its obligation as borrower under the receivables financing facility. This special purpose subsidiary has a separate legal existence from its parent and its assets are not available to satisfy the claims of creditors of the selling subsidiaries or any other member of the consolidated group. According to the receivable financing facility agreement, the program limit could not exceed $80 million and the scheduled termination date for the receivables financing facility was December 19, 2017. As of December 15, 2017, the Company paid off the total outstanding borrowings under the receivables financing facility which was $52.4 million and the agreement was terminated.



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12. Leases

The contractual maturitiesCompany leases certain office spaces, warehouses, facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Leases with an initial term of
twelve months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Most leases include renewal options, which can extend the lease term into the future. The Company determines the lease term by assuming options that are reasonably certain of being renewed will be exercised. Certain of the Company’s debt as ofleases include rental payments adjusted for inflation. The right-of-use lease asset and lease liability are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with the current lease liability being included in Accrued liabilities.
December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Future lease payments by year:
2023$22,342 
202415,364 
202510,724 
20267,866 
20274,658 
Thereafter14,991 
Total75,945 
Less: present value discount(6,522)
Present value of lease liabilities$69,423 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
  Operating leases5.87
Weighted-average discount rate:
  Operating leases3.8 %

The Company’s operating leases extend for varying periods and, in some cases, contain renewal options that would extend the existing terms. During the years ended December 31, 2017 are as follows(1):2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company’s net rental expense related to operating leases was $23.0 million, $20.2 million and $22.3 million, respectively.



13. Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following:
December 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Term loan$219,279 $782,435 
Euro senior notes— 395,552 
TEU amortizing notes— 6,501 
2026 notes— 297,906 
Revolving credit facilities and other40,000 603,932 
Total debt259,279 2,086,326 
Less: current portion(219,279)(7,701)
Long-term debt$40,000 $2,078,625 

Debt Redemptions in Connection with the Separation

In conjunction with the Separation which occurred on April 4, 2022, the Company repaid all obligations under its previous credit agreement and entered into a new credit agreement (the “Enovis Credit Agreement”) with certain of its existing bank lenders. Additionally, on April 7, 2022 after the completion of the Separation, the Company completed the redemptions of its
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 (In thousands)
2018$5,766
20192,532
2020618,750
Thereafter443,111
Total contractual maturities1,070,159
Debt discount(9,088)
Total debt$1,061,071
3.25% Euro Senior Notes due 2025 and its 6.375% Senior Notes due 2026. As a result of these changes, the Company recorded Debt extinguishment charges of $20.1 million in the second quarter of 2022, comprised of $12.7 million in redemption premiums and $7.4 million in noncash write-offs of original issue discount and deferred financing fees.

(1) Represents scheduled payments required under the DBEnovis Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility

The Enovis Credit Agreement through June 5, 2020 and the Euro Notes through April 15, 2025, as well as the contractual maturitiesconsists of other debt outstanding as of December 31, 2017, and reflects management’s intention to repay scheduled maturities of the term loans outstanding under the DB Credit Agreement (if not extended) with proceeds from thea $900 million revolving credit facility.

facility (the “Revolver”) with an April 4, 2027 maturity date and a term loan with an initial aggregate principal amount of $450 million and an April 4, 2023 maturity date (the “Enovis Term Loan”). The Revolver contains a $50 million swing line loan sub-facility. Certain U.S. subsidiaries of the Company have agreed to guarantee the obligations under the Credit Facility.

On November 18, 2022, the Company completed an exchange with a lender under the Enovis Credit Agreement of 6,003,431 shares of common stock of ESAB, representing all of the Companyretained shares in ESAB following the Separation, for $230.5 million of the $450.0 million in term loan outstanding under the DB Credit Agreement. Agreement, net of cost to sell.

The DBEnovis Credit Agreement contains customary covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur debt or liens, merge or consolidate with others, dispose of assets, make investments or pay dividends. In addition, the DBEnovis Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain (i) a maximum total leverage ratio as defined therein, of generally not more than 3.54.00:1.00, with a step-down to 1.03.75:1.00 commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2023, and a step-down to 3.50:1.00 commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024, and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio as defined therein, of 3.0 to 1.0, measured at the end of each quarter.3.00:1.00. The DBEnovis Credit Agreement contains various events of default (including failure to comply with the covenants under the DBEnovis Credit Agreement and related agreements) and upon an event of default the lenders may, subject to various customary cure rights, require the immediate payment of all amounts outstanding under the Enovis Term Loan and the Enovis Revolver. As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company iswas in compliance with the covenants under the DBEnovis Credit Agreement.


As of December 31, 2022, the weighted-average interest rate of borrowings under the Enovis Credit Agreement was 5.71%, excluding accretion of original issue discount and deferred financing fees, and there was $860.0 million available on the Revolver.
12.
The Company has $4.7 million in deferred financing fees recorded in conjunction with the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2022, which is being accreted to Interest expense, net primarily using the effective interest method over the life of the facility.

Euro Senior Notes

The Company had senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of €350 million due in May 2025, with an interest rate of 3.25%. The Euro Senior Notes were redeemed on April 7, 2022 at a 100.813% redemption premium after the completion of the Separation.

Tangible Equity Unit (“TEU”) Amortizing Notes

The Company previously had 6.50% TEU amortizing notes due in January 2022 at an initial principal amount of $15.6099 per note with equal quarterly cash installments of $1.4375 per note representing a payment of interest and partial payment of principal. The Company paid $6.5 million, $25.0 million, and $23.4 million of principal on the TEU amortizing notes in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. The final installment payment was made on January 15, 2022. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2022, all of the remaining related TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts were converted to shares of common stock. See Note 14, “Equity” for further information.

2024 Notes and 2026 Notes

The Company had senior notes with a remaining principal amount of $300 million, which were due on February 15, 2026 and had an interest rate of 6.375% (the “2026 Notes”). The 2026 Notes were redeemed on April 7, 2022 at a 103.188% redemption premium after the completion of the Separation.

On April 24, 2021, the Company used the proceeds from its March 2021 equity offering to redeem all of its $600 million 6.0% senior notes due February 14, 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and $100 million of the outstanding principal of its 2026 Notes for
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$724.4 million. The 2024 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price of 103.000% of their principal amount and the 2026 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price of 106.375% of their principal amount, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest through the date of redemption. In the second quarter of 2021, a net loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $29.9 million was recorded and included $24.4 million of call premium on the retired debt.

Other Indebtedness

In addition to the debt agreements discussed above, the Company is party to various overdraft facilities with a borrowing capacity of $30.0 million. As of December 31, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under these facilities.

The Company is party to letter of credit facilities with an aggregate capacity of $15.0 million. Total letters of credit of $7.1 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2022.

Contractual Maturities

The contractual maturities of the Company’s debt are as follows:
December 31, 2022
 (In thousands)
2023$219,468 
2024— 
2025— 
2026— 
202740,000 
Thereafter— 
Total contractual maturities259,468 
Debt discount(189)
Total debt$259,279 



14. Equity


Common Stock


TheOn March 19, 2021, the Company contributed 66,000completed the underwritten public offering of 5.4 million shares of newly issued Colfax Common stock to its U.S. defined benefit pension plan on May 21, 2015. No contributions of Colfax Common stock, were made duringas adjusted for the years ended December 31, 2017reverse stock split, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $711.3 million, after deducting offering expenses and 2016.underwriters’ discount and commissions.


On July 28, 2021, the Company issued 2.2 million shares of Colfax Common stock, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, to the former shareholders of Mathys for acquisition consideration of $285.7 million.

Share Repurchase Program

On October 11, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of the Company’s Common stock from time-to-time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, which were to be retired upon repurchase. The repurchase program was authorized until December 31, 2016 and did not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares. The timing and amount of shares repurchased was determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program was conducted pursuant to SEC Rule 10b-18. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company repurchased 1,000,000 shares and 986,279 shares, respectively, of its Common stock in open market transactions for $20.8 million and $27.4 million, respectively. The repurchase program expired as of December 31, 2016.


On February 12, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0$100 million of the Company’s Common stock from time-to-time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The Board of Directors increased the repurchase authorization by an additional $100 million on June 6, 2018. On July 19, 2018, the Board of Directors increased the repurchase authorization by another $100 million. The timing, amount and amountmethod of shares repurchased is to be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program has no expiration date and does not obligate

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company to acquire any specific numberrepurchased 2,149,808 shares, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, of shares. No sharesour Common stock in open market transactions for $200 million. Since 2018, there have been repurchased to date.no repurchases made under this program. As of December 31, 2022, the remaining stock repurchase authorization by the Company’s Board of Directors was $100 million. There is no term associated with the remaining repurchase authorization.


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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss


The following table presents the changes in the balances of each component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss including reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015.2020. All amounts are net of tax and noncontrolling interest.interest, if any.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
Net Unrecognized Pension And Other Post-Retirement Benefit CostForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentUnrealized Gain (Loss) On Hedging ActivitiesTotal
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2020$(106,500)$(421,889)$44,544 $(483,845)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial loss(8,169)— — (8,169)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(1,849)57,623 3,378 59,152 
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions— 3,289 — 3,289 
Loss on net investment hedges— — (26,268)(26,268)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(10,018)60,912 (22,890)28,004 
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)
3,735 — — 3,735 
Net Other comprehensive income (loss)(6,283)60,912 (22,890)31,739 
Balance at December 31, 2020(112,783)(360,977)21,654 (452,106)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial gain20,866 — — 20,866 
Foreign currency translation adjustment1,339 (146,409)(230)(145,300)
Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions— 32,261 — 32,261 
Gain on net investment hedges— — 23,247 23,247 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:22,205 (114,148)23,017 (68,926)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)
5,019 — — 5,019 
Net Other comprehensive income (loss)27,224 (114,148)23,017 (63,907)
Balance at December 31, 2021(85,559)(475,125)44,671 (516,013)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:
Net actuarial gain12,207 — — 12,207 
Foreign currency translation adjustment470 (37,953)— (37,483)
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions— (21,779)— (21,779)
Gain on net investment hedges— — 9,028 9,028 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:12,677 (59,732)9,028 (38,027)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)
629 — — 629 
Net Other comprehensive income (loss)13,306 (59,732)9,028 (37,398)
Distribution of ESAB Corporation84,460 469,220 (53,699)499,981 
Balance at December 31, 2022$12,207 $(65,637)$— $(53,430)

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 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components
 Net Unrecognized Pension And Other Post-Retirement Benefit Cost Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unrealized (Loss) Gain On Hedging Activities Changes in Fair Value of Available-for-Sale Securities Total
 (In thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2015$(240,513) $(227,059) $23,881
 $
 $(443,691)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:         
Net actuarial gain28,349
 
 
 
 28,349
Foreign currency translation adjustment7,747
 (301,011) (382) 
 (293,646)
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions
 (550) 
 
 (550)
Gain on net investment hedges
 
 14,537
 
 14,537
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges
 
 (2,873) 
 (2,873)
Other3,817
 
 
 
 3,817
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications39,913
 (301,561) 11,282
 
 (250,366)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)
7,342
 
 
 
 7,342
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)47,255
 (301,561) 11,282
 
 (243,024)
Balance at December 31, 2015$(193,258) $(528,620) $35,163
 $
 $(686,715)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:         
Net actuarial gain4,815
 
 
 
 4,815
Foreign currency translation adjustment2,620
 (312,017) 722
 
 (308,675)
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions
 (22,530) 
 
 (22,530)
Gain on net investment hedges
 
 18,537
 
 18,537
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges
 
 (789) 
 (789)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications7,435
 (334,547) 18,470
 
 (308,642)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)(2)
4,634
 2,378
 
 
 7,012
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)12,069
 (332,169) 18,470
 
 (301,630)
Balance at December 31, 2016$(181,189) $(860,789) $53,633
 $
 $(988,345)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:         
Net actuarial gain4,185
 
 
 
 4,185
Foreign currency translation adjustment(5,689) 288,354
 18
 
 282,683
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
 
 
 5,152
 5,152
Loss on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions
 (29,372) 
 
 (29,372)
Loss on net investment hedges
 
 (32,388) 
 (32,388)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges
 
 8,875
 
 8,875
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(1,504) 258,982
 (23,495) 5,152
 239,135
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)
6,981
 
 
 
 6,981
Divestiture-related recognition of pension and other post-retirement cost and foreign currency translation91,374
 76,483
 
 
 167,857
Net current period Other comprehensive income (loss)96,851
 335,465
 (23,495) 5,152
 413,973
Balance at December 31, 2017$(84,338) $(525,324) $30,138
 $5,152
 $(574,372)
(1) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 14,16, “Defined Benefit Plans” for additional details.
(2) Foreign currency translation adjustment reclassification is the result of deconsolidation of the Company’s Venezuelan operations during the year ended December 31, 2016. See Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for further discussion.

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During the yearyears ended December 31, 2017,2022, 2021 and 2020, Noncontrolling interest increaseddecreased by $16.0$2.1 million, $1.3 million, and $2.6 million, respectively, as a result of Other comprehensive income, primarily due to foreign currency translation adjustments. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, Noncontrolling interest increased by $0.6 million and decreased by $22.8 million, respectively, as a result of Other comprehensive loss, primarily due to foreign currency translation adjustment.


Share-Based Payments
 
On May 13, 2016,June 7, 2022, the shareholders of the Company approved an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which was originally adopted by the Colfax Corporationshareholders of the Company on May 21, 2020. The Amendment authorizes an additional 745,000 shares of common stock of the Company and did not make any other changes to the 2020 Plan. Upon the approval of the 2020 Plan, no additional ordinary shares were to be granted under the Company’s previously approved plans, including the Company’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”) which replaceddated May 13, 2016. All awards previously granted and outstanding under the Colfax Corporation 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan dated April 21, 2008, as amended and restated on April 2, 2012.prior plans remain subject to the terms of those prior plans. The 20162020 Plan provides the Compensation and Human Capital Management Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (“Compensation Committee”) discretion in creating employee equity incentives. Awards under the 20162020 Plan may be made in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-based stock, performance-based stock units, dividend equivalent rights, performance shares, performance units,equivalents, and other stock-based awards.
 
The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense related to share-based payments based on the fair value of the instruments issued.issued, net of an estimated forfeiture rate. Stock-based compensation expense is generally recognized as a component of Selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income,Operations, as payroll costs of the employees receiving the awards are recorded in the same line item.
 
The Company’s Consolidated Statements of IncomeOperations reflect the following amounts related to stock-based compensation:
 Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
 (In thousands)
Stock-based compensation expense(1)
$38,955 $35,350 $28,911 
Deferred tax benefit1,236 2,658 1,804 
(1) Stock-based compensation expense includes $2.1 million, $7.7 million and $6.6 million of expense included in Income from discontinued operations on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Stock-based compensation expense$21,548
 $19,020
 $16,321
Deferred tax benefit7,079
 6,271
 5,342


As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company had $36.2$29.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock-based awards that will be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.1 years. The intrinsic value of awards exercised or issued upon vesting was $12.3$37.2 million, $6.5$48.6 million, and $21.8$11.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively.
 
Stock Options
 
Under the 20162020 Plan, the Company may grant options to purchase Common stock, with a maximum term of 10 years at a purchase price equal to the market value of the Company’s Common stock on the date of grant. In the case of an incentive stock option granted to a holder of 10% of the Company’s outstanding Common stock, the Company may grant options to purchase Common stock with a maximum term of 5 years, at a purchase price equal to 110% of the market value of the Company’s Common stock on the date of grant.
 
Stock-based compensation expense for stock option awards is based upon the grant-date fair value using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock option awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award. The following table shows the weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, as well as the weighted-average fair value of options granted: 
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Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015 202220212020
Expected period that options will be outstanding (in years)4.78
 4.95
 5.02
Expected period that options will be outstanding (in years)4.774.504.62
Interest rate (based on U.S. Treasury yields at the time of grant)1.92% 1.41% 1.62%Interest rate (based on U.S. Treasury yields at the time of grant)2.10 %0.61 %1.09 %
Volatility32.15% 42.50% 28.75%Volatility42.90 %43.10 %37.76 %
Dividend yield
 
 
Dividend yield— — — 
Weighted-average fair value of options granted$12.16
 $9.47
 $11.87
Weighted-average fair value of options granted(1)
Weighted-average fair value of options granted(1)
$27.48 $27.64 $20.22 
During(1) The weighted-average fair value of options granted in 2021 and 2020 have been adjusted by a factor of 1.7 due to the years ended December 31, 2017Separation and 2016,reverse stock split.
.
As a result of the Separation, beginning in April 2022, expected volatility is based on the weighted average historical stock price volatility of a group of peer companies for the expected term of the option. Prior to April 2022, expected volatility was estimated based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price; during the year ended December 31, 2015, expected volatility was estimated based on the historical

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volatility of comparable public companies.price. The Company considers historical data to estimate employee terminationforfeitures within the valuation model. Separate groupsGroups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separatelytogether for valuation purposes. Since theThe Company has limited option exercise history, it has generally elected to estimate the expected life of an award based upon the Securities and Exchange Commission-approved “simplified method” noted under the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 with the continued use of this method extended under the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 110.
 
Stock option activity is as follows:
 
Number
of Options(1)
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(In years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(2)
(In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 20202,749,870 $53.66 
Granted363,740 51.78 
Exercised(74,435)46.98 
Forfeited and expired(334,105)77.77 
Outstanding at December 31, 20202,705,070 50.61 
Granted331,375 65.08 
Exercised(712,810)48.91 
Forfeited and expired(170,529)97.46 
Outstanding at December 31, 20212,153,106 49.70   
Granted154,552 70.23   
Exercised(127,261)45.69   
Forfeited and expired(407,069)72.53   
Adjustment due to ESAB Separation(3)
(425,651)57.64 
Outstanding at December 31, 20221,347,677 59.96 3.68$3,721 
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 20221,341,299 59.90 3.673,721 
Exercisable at December 31, 20221,009,553 56.07 3.123,628 
(1) The outstanding options as of December 31, 2021 and the option activity prior to December 31, 2021 have been adjusted by a factor of 1.7 due to the Separation and reverse stock split.
(2) The aggregate intrinsic value is based upon the difference between the Company’s closing stock price at the date of the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the exercise price of the stock option for in-the-money stock options. The intrinsic value of outstanding stock options fluctuates based upon the trading value of the Company’s Common stock.
(3) Reflects the cancellation of outstanding options held by ESAB employees as of April 4, 2022, which were replaced with ESAB options issued by ESAB Corp. as part of the Separation.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $1.5 million, $21.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The fair value of options vested during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $7.4 million, $9.0 million and $11.9 million, respectively.
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 Number
of Options
 Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(In years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(1) (In thousands)
Outstanding at January 1, 20174,327,827
 $37.49
    
Granted872,146
 40.28
    
Exercised(319,902) 21.70
    
Forfeited and expired(440,486) 42.48
    
Outstanding at December 31, 20174,439,585
 $38.68
 4.40 $24,715
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 20174,304,963
 $38.47
 4.38 $24,589
Exercisable at December 31, 20171,576,311
 $42.61
 3.26 $8,230
(1)
The aggregate intrinsic value is based upon the difference between the Company’s closing stock price at the date of the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the exercise price of the stock option for in-the-money stock options. The intrinsic value of outstanding stock options fluctuates based upon the trading value of the Company’s Common stock.


Restricted Stock Units
 
Under the 20162020 Plan, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors may award performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”), the vesting of which is contingent upon meeting service conditions and various performance goals. The

During the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company granted certain employees PRSUs, the vesting of the stock unitswhich is determinedfully based on whether the Company achievesCompany’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) ranking among a peer group over athree-year performance period. The awards also have a service requirement that equals the respective performance periods. The final achievement of all outstanding PRSU awards was determined as of April 4, 2022 based on the current performance as of the time of the Separation. It was determined that 100% of the TSR metric was achieved for the PRSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, while 70% of the TSR metric was achieved for the PRSUs granted during the year ended December 31, 2020. The achievement factors were determined in accordance with the applicable performance criteria established by the Compensation CommitteeCommittee. While the achievement factor of the Boardoutstanding awards has been determined, they remain subject to the awards’ service period requirements and will therefore continue to vest over the original term of Directors. Ifthe award.

PRSUs with TSR conditions are valued at grant date using a binomial-lattice model (i.e., Monte Carlo simulation model). PRSUs with TSR conditions are recognized on a straight-line basis over the performance criteria are satisfied,periods regardless of the units are subject to additional timeperformance condition achievement because the probability is factored into the valuation of the award. The related compensation expense for each of the awards is recognized, on a straight-line basis, over the vesting requirements as determined at the time of grant. period.

Under the 20162020 Plan, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors may also award non-performance-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to select executives, employees and outside directors.directors, which typically vest three years after the date of grant.With limited exceptions, the employee must remain in service until the vesting date. The Compensation Committee determines the terms and conditions of each award, includingincluding the restriction period and other criteria applicable to the awards. Directors may also elect to defer their annual board fees into RSUs with immediate vesting. Delivery of the shares underlying these director restricted stock units is deferred until termination of the director’s service on the Company’s Board of Directors. The fair value of PRSUs and RSUs is equal to the market value of a share of Common stock on the date of grant and the related compensation expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period and, for PRSUs, when it is expected that any of the performance criterion will be achieved.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, we granted certain employees PRSUs, the vesting of which is based on the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) ranking among a peer group over a three-year performance period. The awards also have a service requirement that equals to the respective performance periods. For these awards subject to market conditions, a binomial-lattice model (i.e., Monte Carlo simulation model) is used to calculate the fair value at grant date. The related compensation expense is recognized, on a straight-line basis, over the vesting period.

The performance criteria have not yet been met for the PRSUs granted during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

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The activity in the Company’s PRSUs and RSUs is as follows:
 PRSUsRSUs
 
Number
of Units(1)
Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Number
of Units(1)
Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2020436,103 $52.48 383,836 $45.54 
Granted84,110 86.55 323,526 59.27 
Vested(60,958)50.83 (165,192)42.74 
Forfeited and expired(29,019)47.48 (52,516)49.84 
Nonvested at December 31, 2020430,236 59.70 489,654 55.06 
Granted146,322 77.84 464,279 78.84 
Vested(113,991)52.75 (248,405)51.71 
Forfeited and expired(96,492)48.30 (60,311)63.95 
Nonvested at December 31, 2021366,075 72.13 645,217 69.44 
Granted192,921 47.89 303,752 67.58 
Vested(230,310)49.69 (243,485)64.11 
Forfeited and expired(35,516)46.07 (70,914)69.22 
Adjustment due to ESAB Separation(2)
(32,373)46.07 (131,291)71.52 
Nonvested at December 31, 2022260,797 77.34 503,279 71.33 
(1) The outstanding awards as of December 31, 2021 and the award activity prior to December 31, 2021, have been adjusted by a factor of 1.7 due to the Separation and reverse stock split.
(2) Reflects the cancellation of unvested awards held by ESAB employees as of April 4, 2022, which were replaced with ESAB awards issued by ESAB as part of the Separation.

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 PRSUs RSUs
 Number
of Units
 Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 Number
of Units
 Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2017627,316
 $36.25
 583,898
 $34.54
Granted100,811
 40.42
 251,949
 40.04
Vested(53,498) 41.06
 (146,794) 39.94
Forfeited and expired(25,956) 68.30
 (173,254) 36.50
Nonvested at December 31, 2017648,673
 $35.22
 515,799
 $35.03
The fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $7.3$32.1 million $6.5, $18.3 million and $8.9$9.7 million, respectively.


TEU offering
13.
On January 11, 2019, the Company issued $460 million in TEUs with a 5.75% interest rate, comprised of 4.6 million units at $100 per unit. Total cash of $447.7 million was received upon closing. The proceeds from the issuance of the TEUs were allocated 84.4% to equity (the “TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts”) and 15.6% to debt (the “TEU amortizing notes”) based on the relative fair value of the respective components of each TEU. See Note 13, “Debt” for additional information on the TEU amortizing notes. The TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts were mandatorily converted into shares of Company common stock on January 15, 2022, unless previously settled at the holder’s option. All the TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts converted at the minimum settlement rate. Approximately 1.3 million and 3.3 million TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts were settled into approximately 1.7 million and 4.4 million shares of Company common stock, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Since the 4.6 million TEU prepaid stock purchase contracts were mandatorily converted into shares of Company common stock at the minimum settlement rate or greater, 6.1 million shares, as adjusted for the reverse stock split, are included in basic net income per share calculations for all periods presented. See Note 7, “Net Income Per Share from Continuing Operations” for additional information.


15. Accrued Liabilities


Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following:

December 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Accrued compensation and related benefits$51,384 $66,290 
Accrued taxes13,676 12,970 
Accrued freight3,955 5,299 
Contingent consideration - current portion8,812 1,816 
Warranty liability- current portion2,804 2,503 
Accrued restructuring liability - current portion1,090 2,170 
Accrued third-party commissions24,958 22,362 
Customer advances and billings in excess of costs incurred3,560 9,203 
Lease liability - current portion24,281 21,936 
Accrued interest2,921 11,066 
Accrued rebates13,715 12,584 
Accrued professional fees15,670 13,711 
Accrued royalties5,777 5,045 
Other37,689 38,436 
$210,292 $225,391 
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Accrued payroll$98,132
 $87,045
Accrued taxes53,939
 35,429
Accrued asbestos-related liability50,311
 51,166
Warranty liability - current portion32,428
 29,233
Accrued restructuring liability - current portion12,509
 10,783
Accrued third-party commissions14,014
 10,432
Other97,299
 87,238
Accrued liabilities$358,632
 $311,326


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Accrued Restructuring Liability


The Company’s restructuring programs include a series of restructuring actions to reduce the structural costs of the Company. A summary of the activity in the Company’s restructuring liability included in Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:

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 Year Ended December 31, 2017
 Balance at Beginning of Period Provisions Payments Foreign Currency Translation 
Balance at End of Period(3)
 (In thousands)
Restructuring and other related charges:
Air and Gas Handling:         
Termination benefits(1)
$4,855
 $21,605
 $(14,929) $507
 $12,038
Facility closure costs(2)
1,234
 3,961
 (5,397) (15) (217)
 6,089
 25,566
 (20,326) 492
 11,821
   Non-cash charges(2)
  26,628
      
   52,194
      
Fabrication Technology:         
Termination benefits(1)
3,712
 5,590
 (8,732) 90
 660
Facility closure costs(2)
981
 6,198
 (7,150) 13
 42
 4,693
 11,788
 (15,882) 103
 702
   Non-cash charges(2)
  4,369
      
   16,157
      
Corporate and Other:         
Facility closure costs(2)
203
 
 (133) 14
 84
 203
 
 (133) 14
 84
   Total$10,985
 37,354
 $(36,341) $609
 $12,607
   Non-cash charges(2)
  30,997
      
   $68,351
      
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Balance at Beginning of PeriodProvisionsPayments
Balance at End of Period(4)
(In thousands)
Restructuring and other charges:
Termination benefits(1)
$2,470 $3,944 $(5,441)$973 
Facility closure costs and other(2)
358 12,864 (13,104)118 
Total$2,828 16,808 $(18,545)$1,091 
Non-cash charges(3)
2,152 
Total Provisions(5)
$18,960 
(1) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services. The Company recognizes
(2) Includes the cost of involuntaryrelocating associates, relocating equipment, lease termination expense, and other costs in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities and product lines.
(3) The Company’s charges include $1.7 million classified as Cost of sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. The remaining $17.2 million of restructuring expense is recorded as Restructuring and other charges on the Company’s Consolidated statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022.
(4) As of December 31, 2022, all of the restructuring liability was included in Accrued liabilities.
(5) $9.6 million and $9.4 million of the Company’s total provisions is related to the Prevention & Recovery and Reconstructive segments, respectively.


Year Ended December 31, 2021
Balance at Beginning of PeriodProvisionsPaymentsForeign Currency Translation
Balance at End of Period(4)
(In thousands)
Restructuring and other charges:
Termination benefits(1)
$1,884 $4,036 $(3,441)$(9)$2,470 
Facility closure costs(2)
297 4,627 (4,566)— 358 
Total$2,181 8,663 $(8,007)$(9)$2,828 
Non-cash charges(3)
5,251 
 Total Provisions(5)
$13,914 
(1) Includes severance and other termination benefits, at the communication date or ratably over any remaining expected future service period. Voluntary termination benefits are recognized as a liability and an expense when employees accept the offer and the amount can be reasonably estimated.including outplacement services.
(2) Includes the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment and lease termination expense in connection with the closure and optimization of facilities. Duringfacilities and product lines.
(3) The Company’s charges include $5.2 million classified as Cost of sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded a $4.42021.The remaining $8.7 million non-cash impairment charge for a facility in our Fabrication Technology segment, that was previously closed as part of restructuring activities. The Companyexpense is recorded a $26.6 million non-cash impairment chargeas Restructuring and other charges on the Company’s Consolidated statements of Operations for a facility in our Air and Gas Handling segment as part of the Corporate approved restructuring activities.year ended December 31, 2021.
(3) (4) As of December 31, 2017, $12.52021, all of the restructuring liability was included in Accrued liabilities. In the Accrued liabilities table above, $0.4 million and $0.1$0.3 million of the Company’s restructuring liability wasis included in Accrued liabilitiescompensation and related benefits and Other, liabilities, respectively.


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 Year Ended December 31, 2016
 Balance at Beginning of Period Provisions Payments Foreign Currency Translation 
Balance at End of Period(3)
 (In thousands)
Restructuring and other related charges:
Air and Gas Handling:         
Termination benefits(1)
$5,656
 $13,599
 $(14,502) $102
 $4,855
Facility closure costs(2)
894
 9,159
 (8,702) (117) 1,234
 6,550
 22,758
 (23,204) (15) 6,089
Non-cash charges  3,668
      
   26,426
      
Fabrication Technology:         
Termination benefits(1)
6,031
 23,104
 (25,263) (160) 3,712
Facility closure costs(2)
426
 7,261
 (6,611) (95) 981
 6,457
 30,365
 (31,874) (255) 4,693
Non-cash charges  1,323
      
   31,688
      
Corporate and Other:         
Facility closure costs(2)
625
 
 (344) (78) 203
 625
 
 (344) (78) 203
   Total$13,632
 53,123
 $(55,422) $(348) $10,985
Non-cash charges(2)
  4,991
      
   $58,114
      
(1) Includes severance and other termination benefits, including outplacement services. The Company recognizes the cost of involuntary termination benefits at the communication date or ratably over any remaining expected future service period. Voluntary termination benefits are recognized as a liability and an expense when employees accept the offer and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
(2) Includes the cost of relocating associates, relocating equipment and lease termination expense in connection with the closure of facilities.
(3) As of December 31, 2016, $10.8(5) $11.5 million and $0.2$2.4 million of the Company’s restructuring liability was included in Accrued liabilities and Other liabilities, respectively.
The Company expects to incur Restructuring and other related charges of approximately $32.9 million during the year ending December 31, 2018total provisions is related to its restructuring activities.the Prevention & Recovery and Reconstructive segments, respectively.


14.16. Defined Benefit Plans


The Company sponsors various defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans and other post-retirement benefits plans, including health and life insurance, for certain eligible employees or former employees. Since the Separation, all of the Company’s defined benefit plans are based outside of the U.S and the Company does not sponsor any other post-retirement benefit plans. The Company uses December 31st as the measurement date for all of its employee benefit plans.


In connection with the saleAs part of the Fluid Handling business, the Buyer assumed the Fluid Handling liability forSeparation, all foreign defined benefit plans specific to the Fluid Handling business, a portion of thesponsored by ESAB and certain U.S. defined benefit and other post-retirement plans, formerly sponsored by the Company, were transferred to ESAB as of March 21, 2022. As a result of the transfer, the related net plan and certain other postretirement obligations. Net benefit cost for the Fluid Handling business is included in Net income (loss) fromobligations of approximately $70 million are reflected as discontinued operations net of taxes, within the Company’s Consolidated StatementsBalance Sheet as of Income.December 31, 2021. The impact of transferring the plans to ESAB is shown as Divestitures in the tables
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below. The following tables include all plans historically sponsored by the Company prior to the transfer to ESAB. See Note 4, “Discontinued Operations” for further information.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, we settled a foreign pension plan - Charter Pension Scheme (CPS) - in connection with a third-party buyout arrangement. As a result of the settlement, we are no longer responsible for any liabilities under CPS and a loss of $46.5 million was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2017.


The following table summarizes the total changes in the Company’s pension and accrued post-retirement benefits and plan assets and includes a statement of the plans’ funded status:status. The amounts presented as of December 31, 2021 and the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets in 2022 include three months of activity of the ESAB plans prior to the Separation.

 Pension BenefitsOther Post-Retirement Benefits
 Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
 2022202120222021
 (In thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:    
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year$455,067 $379,295 $12,078 $13,344 
Acquisitions(1)
— 101,312 — — 
Service cost4,703 3,719 14 
Interest cost1,821 4,642 61 189 
Actuarial gain(2)
(21,586)(11,171)— (650)
Foreign exchange effect(4,844)(6,569)(7)(7)
Benefits paid(5,724)(22,073)(231)(812)
Divestitures(3)
(337,045)— (11,905)— 
Other2,683 5,912 — — 
Projected benefit obligation, end of year$95,075 $455,067 $— $12,078 
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year$91,527 $447,275 $— $12,078 
Change in plan assets:    
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year$366,820 $267,254 $— $— 
Acquisitions(1)
— 72,263 — — 
Actual return on plan assets(4,193)27,554 — — 
Employer contribution3,416 6,531 231 812 
Foreign exchange effect(2,599)(1,374)— — 
Benefits paid(5,724)(22,073)(231)(812)
Divestitures(3)
(282,534)— — — 
Settlements(4)
— 11,272 — — 
Other2,510 5,393 — — 
Fair value of plan assets, end of year$77,696 $366,820 $— $— 
Funded status, end of year$(17,379)$(88,247)$— $(12,078)
Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31:    
Non-current assets(5)
$— $7,733 $— $— 
Current liabilities(6)
(174)(3,564)— (923)
Non-current liabilities(6)
(17,205)(92,416)— (11,155)
Total$(17,379)$(88,247)$— $(12,078)
(1) Acquisitions for 2021 relate to our acquisition of Mathys. See Note 5, “Acquisitions”, for further information.
(2) The actuarial gains for 2022 and 2021 are primarily due to the increases in discount rates in most markets.
(3) Divestitures are related to the Separation.
(4) Settlements includes $11.2 million classified as Pension settlement gain included in discontinued operations for 2021, when independent trustees of a company pension plan agreed to merge that plan with another company pension plan and contribute its surplus assets.
(5) As of December 31, 2021, all of the non-current plan assets are associated with discontinued operations.
(6) As of December 31, 2021, current pension liabilities and non-current pension liabilities of $3.4 million and $62.2 million, respectively, are associated with discontinued operations. Additionally, all of the other post-retirement benefits liabilities are associated with discontinued operations.

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 Pension Benefits Other Post-Retirement Benefits
 Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Change in benefit obligation: 
  
  
  
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year$1,475,276
 $1,550,643
 $26,295
 $33,093
Acquisitions42,830
 
 310
 
Service cost4,951
 4,059
 11
 39
Interest cost42,177
 51,638
 951
 1,038
Plan amendment19,389
 
 35
 
Actuarial loss (gain)78,124
 126,505
 1,307
 (5,689)
Foreign exchange effect82,425
 (158,453) 6
 
Benefits paid(93,009) (97,488) (1,875) (2,186)
Divestitures(340,614) 
 (11,751) 
Settlements(354,647) (1,591) 
 
Other367
 (37) 
 
Projected benefit obligation, end of year$957,269
 $1,475,276
 $15,289
 $26,295
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year$947,803
 $1,452,000
 $15,289
 $26,295
Change in plan assets: 
  
  
  
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year$1,297,900
 $1,337,405
 $
 $
Acquisitions36,538
 
 
 
Actual return on plan assets111,630
 191,562
 
 
Employer contribution35,996
 32,347
 1,875
 2,186
Foreign exchange effect74,565
 (164,316) 
 
Benefits paid(93,009) (97,488) (1,875) (2,186)
Divestitures(204,673) 
 
 
Settlements(354,647) (1,591) 
 
Other46
 (19) 
 
Fair value of plan assets, end of year$904,346
 $1,297,900
 $
 $
Funded status, end of year$(52,923) $(177,376) $(15,289) $(26,295)
Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31: 
  
  
  
Non-current assets$65,060
 $85,347
 $
 $
Assets held for sale, less current portion
 481
 
 
Current liabilities(4,171) (4,026) (1,507) (961)
Non-current liabilities(113,812) (111,736) (13,782) (14,294)
Current portion of liabilities held for sale
 (1,047) 
 (1,213)
Liabilities held for sale, less current portion
 (146,395) 
 (9,827)
Total$(52,923) $(177,376) $(15,289) $(26,295)

The accumulated benefit obligation and fair valueAs of plan assets for the pensionDecember 31, 2022, all remaining Enovis plans with accumulatedhad projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $0.4 billion and $0.2 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2017 and $0.6 billion and $0.4 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2016.
The projected benefit obligation andthe fair value of plan assetsassets. As of December 31, 2021, for the pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, were $0.4 billion and $0.2 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2017 and $0.6 billion and $0.4 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2016. $0.3 billion of the projected benefit obligation and $0.2 billion of the fair value of plan assets were included in assets held for sale$185.0 million and liabilities held for sale, respectively,$87.5 million, respectively.

The projected benefit obligation decreased by $360.0 million in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as ofyear ended December 31, 2016.2022 compared to an increase of $75.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2021. In the year ended December 31, 2022, the single largest driver was a decrease of $337.0 million due to the divestiture of ESAB. In addition, there was an actuarial gain of $21.6 million. In the year ended December 31, 2021, the single largest driver was an increase of $101.3 million from the Mathys acquisition. This was offset by benefits paid of $22.1 million, a foreign exchange gain of $6.6 million, and an actuarial gain of $11.2 million, of which approximately $7.8 million related to domestic pension plans and $3.4 million related to foreign pension plans.


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The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s foreign pension benefit obligation, which is determined based upon an employee’s expected date of separation, and plan assets, included in the table above, and includes a statement of the plans’ funded status:status. The amounts presented as of December 31, 2021 and the changes in benefit obligation and plan assets in 2022 include three months of activity of the ESAB plans prior to the Separation.
 
 Foreign Pension Benefits
 Year Ended December 31,
 20222021
 (In thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:  
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year$252,739 $157,195 
Acquisitions(1)
— 101,312 
Service cost4,703 3,719 
Interest cost897 1,741 
Actuarial loss (gain)(2)
(21,586)(3,449)
Foreign exchange effect(4,844)(6,569)
Benefits paid(1,854)(7,122)
Divestitures(3)
(137,663)— 
Other2,683 5,912 
Projected benefit obligation, end of year$95,075 $252,739 
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year$91,527 $244,946 
Change in plan assets:  
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year$165,561 $73,114 
Acquisitions(1)
— 72,263 
Actual return on plan assets(6,557)5,665 
Employer contribution3,378 6,350 
Foreign exchange effect(2,599)(1,374)
Benefits paid(1,854)(7,122)
Divestitures(3)
(82,743)— 
Settlements(4)
— 11,272 
Other2,510 5,393 
Fair value of plan assets, end of year$77,696 $165,561 
Funded status, end of year$(17,379)$(87,178)
(1) Acquisitions in the year ended December 31, 2021 relate to our acquisition of Mathys. See Note 5, “Acquisitions”, for further information.
 Foreign Pension Benefits
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Change in benefit obligation: 
  
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year$1,033,193
 $1,075,223
Acquisitions42,830
 
Service cost4,804
 3,881
Interest cost27,133
 34,298
Plan amendments19,389
 
Actuarial loss (gain)70,849
 132,898
Foreign exchange effect82,425
 (158,453)
Benefits paid(60,510) (53,028)
Divestitures
(136,114) 
Settlements(354,647) (1,591)
Other41
 (35)
Projected benefit obligation, end of year$729,393
 $1,033,193
Accumulated benefit obligation, end of year$719,927
 $1,009,916
Change in plan assets: 
  
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year$953,455
 $981,249
Acquisitions36,538
 
Actual return on plan assets59,924
 158,992
Employer contribution35,815
 32,168
Foreign exchange effect74,565
 (164,316)
Benefits paid(60,510) (53,028)
Divestitures
(28,102) 
Settlements(354,647) (1,591)
Other47
 (19)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year$717,085
 $953,455
Funded status, end of year$(12,308) $(79,738)
(2) The actuarial gains for 2022 and 2021 are primarily due to the increases in discount rates in all markets.

(3) Divestitures are related to the Separation.
(4) Settlements includes $11.2 million classified as Pension settlement gain included in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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Expected contributions to the Company’s pension and other post-employment benefit plans for the year ending December 31, 2018, related to plans as of December 31, 2017,2023 are $40.5$3.3 million. The following benefit payments are expected to be paid during each respective fiscal year:

 Pension Benefits
 All Plans
 (In thousands)
2023$4,710 
20245,120 
20255,838 
20265,096 
20275,055 
2028 - 203128,098 
 Pension Benefits Other Post-Retirement Benefits
 All Plans Foreign Plans 
 (In thousands)
2018$54,204
 $37,715
 $1,507
201954,784
 38,495
 1,354
202055,179
 39,024
 1,205
202156,779
 40,866
 1,079
202256,773
 41,150
 1,008
2023- 2027292,410
 200,091
 4,232


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The Company’s primary investment objective for its pension plan assets is to provide a source of retirement income for the plans’ participants and beneficiaries. The assets are invested with the goal of preserving principal while providing a reasonable real rate of return over the long term. Diversification of assets is achieved through strategic allocations to various asset classes. Actual allocations to each asset class vary due to periodic investment strategy changes, market value fluctuations, the length of time it takes to fully implement investment allocation positions, and the timing of benefit payments and contributions. The asset allocation is monitored and rebalanced as required, as frequently as on a quarterly basis in some instances. The following are the actual and target allocation percentages for the Company’s pension plan assets:
 Actual Asset Allocation
December 31,
 
Target
 20222021Allocation
U.S. Plans:(1)
  
Equity securities:   
U.S.45 %
International15 %
Fixed income38 %
Other— %
Cash and cash equivalents%
Foreign Plans:   
Equity securities35 %28 %25%-43%
Fixed income securities27 %27 %24%-43%
Cash and cash equivalents%%0%-10%
Other36 %43 %25%-45%
(1) As of December 31, 2022, all U.S. plans have been divested as a result of the Separation.














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 Actual Asset Allocation
December 31,
  
Target
 2017 2016 Allocation
U.S. Plans:   
Equity securities: 
  
  
U.S.44% 44% 30% - 45%
International16% 15% 10% - 20%
Fixed income39% 36% 30% - 50%
Other% 1% 0% - 20%
Cash and cash equivalents1% 4% 0% - 5%
Foreign Plans: 
  
  
Equity securities31% 32% 25%-40%
Fixed income securities60% 65% 60%-75%
Cash and cash equivalents1% 1% 0% - 25%
Other8% 2% 0% - 10%
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A summary of the Company’s pension plan assets for each fair value hierarchy level for the periods presented follows (see Note 15,17, “Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements”, for further description of the levels within the fair value hierarchy):
 
 December 31, 2022
 Measured at Net Asset ValueLevel
One
Level
Two
Level
Three
 
Total
 (In thousands)
Foreign Plans:    
Cash and cash equivalents$— $1,250 $— $— $1,250 
Equity securities— 27,074 — — 27,074 
Non-U.S. government and corporate bonds— 21,224 — — 21,224 
Other(1)
— — 28,148 — 28,148 
 $— $49,548 $28,148 $— $77,696 
(1) Represents diversified portfolio funds, reinsurance contracts and money market funds.
December 31, 2017 December 31, 2021
Measured at Net Asset Value(1)
 Level
One
 Level
Two
 Level
Three
  
Total
Measured at Net Asset Value(1)
Level
One
Level
Two
Level
Three
 
Total
(In thousands) (In thousands)
U.S. Plans:   
  
  
  
U.S. Plans:    
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $1,591
 $
 $
 $1,591
Cash and cash equivalents(2)
Cash and cash equivalents(2)
$— $1,699 $— $— $1,699 
Equity securities:

  
  
  
  
Equity securities:    
U.S. large cap49,351
 
 
 
 49,351
U.S. large cap52,810 — — — 52,810 
U.S. small/mid cap20,396
 13,360
 
 
 33,756
U.S. small/mid cap21,983 15,501 — — 37,484 
International29,236
 
 
 
 29,236
International31,094 — — — 31,094 
Fixed income mutual funds:

  
  
  
  
Fixed income mutual funds:    
U.S. government and corporate72,313
 
 
 
 72,313
U.S. government and corporate77,084 — — — 77,084 
Other(2)

 1,015
 
 
 1,015
Other(3)
Other(3)
— 1,088 — — 1,088 
Foreign Plans:

  
  
  
  
Foreign Plans:    
Cash and cash equivalents
 3,636
 
 
 3,636
Cash and cash equivalents— 3,029 — — 3,029 
Equity securities78,681
 142,152
 
 
 220,833
Equity securities— 46,475 — — 46,475 
Non-U.S. government and corporate bonds
 430,546
 2,077
 
 432,623
Non-U.S. government and corporate bonds— 45,480 — — 45,480 
Other(2)

 573
 59,419
 
 59,992
Other(3)
Other(3)
— — 70,577 — 70,577 
$249,977
 $592,873
 $61,496
 $
 $904,346
$182,971 $113,272 $70,577 $— $366,820 
(1)
Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient (the “NAV”) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. These investments, consisting of common/collective trusts, are valued using the NAV provided by the Trustee. The NAV is based on the underlying investments held by the fund, that are traded in an active market, less its liabilities. These investments are able to be redeemed in the near-term.
(2)
Represents diversified portfolio funds, reinsurance contracts and money market funds.

(1) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. These investments, consisting primarily of common/collective trusts, are valued using the NAV provided by the Trustee. The NAV is based on the underlying investments held by the fund, that are traded in an active market, less its liabilities. These investments are able to be redeemed in the near-term.
(2) The weighted-average interest crediting rates received in Cash and cash equivalents of U.S plans are immaterial relative to total plan assets.
(3) Represents diversified portfolio funds, reinsurance contracts and money market funds.







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 December 31, 2016
 
Measured at Net Asset Value(1)
 Level
One
 Level
Two
 Level
Three
  
Total
 (In thousands)
U.S. Plans:   
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $16,517
 $
 $
 $16,517
Equity securities:   
  
  
  
U.S. large cap$97,530
 $
 $
 $
 $97,530
U.S. small/mid cap41,141
 12,116
 
 
 53,257
International51,656
 
 
 
 51,656
Fixed income mutual funds:   
  
  
  
U.S. government and corporate123,663
 
 
 
 123,663
Other(2)

 1,822
 
 
 1,822
Foreign Plans:   
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents
 8,758
 
 
 8,758
Equity securities129,525
 144,696
 32,966
 
 307,187
Non-U.S. government and corporate bonds
 292,288
 321,657
 
 613,945
Other(2)

 592
 22,973
 
 23,565
 $443,515
 $476,789
 $377,596
 $
 $1,297,900
(1)
Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient (the “NAV”) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. These investments, consisting primarily of common/collective trusts, are valued using the NAV provided by the Trustee. The NAV is based on the underlying investments held by the fund, that are traded in an active market, less its liabilities. These investments are able to be redeemed in the near-term.
(2)
Represents diversified portfolio funds, reinsurance contracts and money market funds.

The following table sets forth the components of netNet periodic benefit (income) cost and Other comprehensive (gain) loss of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other post-retirement employee benefit plans:
 
 Pension BenefitsOther Post-Retirement Benefits
 Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020202220212020
 (In thousands)
Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost:      
Service cost$4,703 $3,719 $1,933 $$14 $
Interest cost1,821 4,642 7,454 61 189 313 
Amortization1,187 5,953 4,960 (36)(109)(231)
Settlement (gain) loss— (11,157)99 — — — 
Other(20)143 — — — 
Expected return on plan assets(4,789)(12,819)(12,773)— — — 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$2,902 $(9,660)$1,816 $29 $94 $90 
Change in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss:      
Current year net actuarial (gain) loss$(14,728)$(27,385)$10,379 $— $(651)$1,143 
Current year prior service cost221 — 74 — — — 
Less amounts included in net periodic benefit (income) cost:      
Amortization of net (gain) loss(1,135)(5,899)(4,914)36 109 231 
Settlement/divestiture/other gain— (51)(177)— — — 
Amortization of prior service cost(52)(65)(46)— — — 
Total recognized in Other comprehensive (gain) loss$(15,694)$(33,400)$5,316 $36 $(542)$1,374 
 Pension Benefits Other Post-Retirement Benefits
 Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost: 
  
  
  
  
  
Service cost$4,951
 $4,059
 $4,612
 $11
 $39
 $33
Interest cost42,177
 51,638
 54,807
 951
 1,038
 1,170
Amortization10,660
 8,334
 11,515
 (839) (407) 259
Settlement loss (gain)46,933
 48
 (582) 
 
 
Divestitures loss (gain)(17,858) 
 
 (13,744) 
 
Other
 37
 525
 207
 
 174
Expected return on plan assets(48,484) (57,169) (58,107) 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost$38,379
 $6,947
 $12,770
 $(13,414) $670
 $1,636
Change in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss: 
  
  
  
  
  
Current year net actuarial (gain) loss$19,193
 $(9,523) $(33,558) $1,307
 $(5,689) $(6,410)
Current year prior service cost19,389
 
 
 35
 
 
Less amounts included in net periodic benefit cost: 
  
  
  
  
  
Amortization of net loss(10,682) (8,362) (11,515) 971
 655
 (11)
Settlement/divestiture/other (gain) loss(163,199) (74) (952) 1,787
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost23
 28
 
 (132) (248) (248)
Total recognized in Other comprehensive loss$(135,276) $(17,931) $(46,025) $3,968
 $(5,282) $(6,669)


Net periodic benefit (income) cost of $0.3 million, $(9.9) million, and $2.4 million, for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively are included in Income from discontinued operations. Each component of Net periodic benefit (income) cost from continuing operations is included in Selling, general and administrative expense.


























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Net periodic benefit cost of $7.7 million, $7.1 million and $8.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, are included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations.

The following table sets forth the components of netNet periodic benefit (income) cost and Other comprehensive (gain) loss of the foreign defined benefit pension plans, included in the table above:

 Foreign Pension Benefits
 Year Ended December 31,
 202220212020
 (In thousands)
Components of Net Periodic Benefit (Income) Cost: 
Service cost$4,703 $3,719 $1,933 
Interest cost897 1,741 2,315 
Amortization273 1,223 747 
Settlement (gain) loss— (11,157)99 
Other(20)143 
Expected return on plan assets(2,425)(3,015)(2,397)
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$3,428 $(7,487)$2,840 
Change in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss:   
Current year net actuarial (gain) loss$(14,728)$(7,577)$6,226 
Current year prior service cost221 — 74 
Less amounts included in net periodic benefit (income) cost:   
Amortization of net (gain) loss(221)(1,169)(701)
Settlement/divestiture/other gain— (51)(177)
Amortization of prior service cost(52)(65)(46)
Total recognized in Other comprehensive (gain) loss$(14,780)$(8,862)$5,376 
 Foreign Pension Benefits
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost: 
Service cost$4,804
 $3,881
 $4,506
Interest cost27,133
 34,298
 37,253
Amortization4,229
 1,870
 4,272
Settlement loss (gain)45,110
 48
 (582)
Divestitures loss (gain)
(56,798) 
 
Other
 37
 525
Expected return on plan assets(27,714) (32,596) (32,921)
Net periodic benefit cost$(3,236) $7,538
 $13,053
Change in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss: 
  
  
Current year net actuarial loss (gain)$42,854
 $4,867
 $(50,216)
Current year prior service cost19,389
 
 
Less amounts included in net periodic benefit cost: 
  
  
Amortization of net loss(4,251) (1,898) (4,272)
Settlement/divestiture/other (gain) loss(96,331) (74) (952)
Amortization of prior service cost23
 28
 
Total recognized in Other comprehensive loss$(38,316) $2,923
 $(55,440)


The components of net unrecognized pension and other post-retirement benefit cost included in Accumulated other comprehensive lossincome (loss) in the Consolidated Balance Sheets that have not been recognized as a component of netNet periodic benefit (income) cost are as follows:
 Pension Benefits Other Post-Retirement
Benefits
 December 31, December 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Net actuarial loss (gain)$86,018
 $221,294
 $(2,603) $(6,878)
Prior service cost
 
 3
 310
Total$86,018
 $221,294
 $(2,600) $(6,568)
The components of net unrecognized pension and other post-retirement benefit cost included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Consolidated Balance Sheet that are expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost during the year ending December 31, 2018 are as follows: 
 Pension Benefits Other Post-
Retirement
Benefits
 (In thousands)
Net actuarial loss (gain)$4,602
 $(91)
Prior service cost
 3
Total$4,602
 $(88)

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 Pension BenefitsOther Post-Retirement
Benefits
 December 31,December 31,
 202220212021
 (In thousands)
Net actuarial loss (gain)$(16,620)$72,612 $(2,573)
Prior service cost488 412 — 
Total$(16,132)$73,024 $(2,573)
 
The key economic assumptions used in the measurement of the Company’s pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations are as follows:
 Pension BenefitsOther Post-Retirement
Benefits
 December 31,December 31,
 2022202120222021
Weighted-average discount rate:    
All plans2.2 %1.7 %— %2.6 %
Foreign plans2.2 %1.2 %— %— %
Weighted-average rate of increase in compensation levels for active foreign plans1.5 %0.9 %— %— %


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 Pension Benefits Other Post-Retirement
Benefits
 December 31, December 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Weighted-average discount rate: 
  
  
  
All plans2.6% 2.9% 3.4% 3.9%
Foreign plans2.4% 2.6% 
 
Weighted-average rate of increase in compensation levels for active foreign plans2.1% 1.6% 
 



The key economic assumptions used in the computation of netNet periodic benefit (income) cost are as follows: 
Pension Benefits Other Post-Retirement BenefitsPension BenefitsOther Post-Retirement Benefits
Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015 2017 2016 2015 202220212020202220212020
Weighted-average discount rate: 
  
  
  
  
  
Weighted-average discount rate:      
All plans2.9% 3.6% 3.3% 3.9% 4.0% 3.6%All plans1.7 %1.7 %2.5 %2.6 %2.1 %3.0 %
Foreign plans2.6% 3.5% 3.3% 
 
 
Foreign plans1.2 %1.4 %1.9 %— %— %— %
Weighted-average expected return on plan assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
Weighted-average expected return on plan assets:      
All plans4.1% 4.8% 4.7% 
 
 
All plans4.3 %5.2 %5.7 %— %— %— %
Foreign plans3.3% 4.1% 3.9% 
 
 
Foreign plans2.8 %3.6 %4.1 %— %— %— %
Weighted-average rate of increase in compensation levels for active foreign plans1.6% 1.5% 1.6% 
 
 
Weighted-average rate of increase in compensation levels for active foreign plans1.7 %0.6 %0.8 %— %— %— %
 
In determining discount rates, the Company utilizes the single discount rate equivalent to discounting the expected future cash flows from each plan using the yields at each duration from a published yield curve as of the measurement date.
 
For measurement purposes, a weighted-average annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits of approximately 6.3% was assumed. The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 4.50% by 2027 and remain at that level thereafter for benefits covered under the plans. 

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was based on the Company’s investment policy target allocation of the asset portfolio between various asset classes and the expected real returns of each asset class over various periods of time that are consistent with the long-term nature of the underlying obligations of these plans.
Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following pre-tax effects: 
 1% Increase 1% Decrease
 (In thousands)
Effect on total service and interest cost components for the year ended December 31, 2017$88
 $(72)
Effect on post-retirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2017809
 (682)

The Company maintains defined contribution plans covering certain union and non-unionfor its employees. The Company’s expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $29.0 million, $22.9 million and $26.5 million, respectively. Total expense included in Income (loss) from discontinuedcontinuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $3.1$6.6 million, $2.8$5.4 million and $3.3 million.$4.8 million, respectively.



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15.17. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements


The Company utilizes fair value measurement guidance prescribed by accounting standards to value its financial instruments. The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows:


Level One: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


Level Two: Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.


Level Three: Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.


A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.


The carrying values of financial instruments, including Trade receivables, other receivables and Accounts payable, approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities. The estimated fair value of the Company’s debt of $1.1$0.3 billion and $1.3$2.1 billion as of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, respectively, was based on current interest rates for similar types of borrowings and is in Level Two of the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair values may not represent actual values of the financial instruments that could be realized as of the balance sheet date or that will be realized in the future.



As of December 31, 2022, the Company held $22.8 million in Level Three liabilities arising from contingent consideration related to acquisitions. The fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities is determined using unobservable inputs and the inputs vary based on the nature of the purchase agreements. These inputs can include the estimated amount and timing of projected cash flows, the risk-adjusted discount rate used to present value the projected cash flows, and the probability of the
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acquired company attaining certain targets stated within the purchase agreements. A change in these unobservable inputs to a different amount might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at the reporting date due to the nature of uncertainty inherent to the estimates. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the company recorded contingent consideration of $20.1 million in conjunction with current acquisitions as well as an adjustment to reduce contingent consideration by $3.3 million from a prior acquisition, which was reflected in Selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The gross range of outcomes for contingent consideration arrangements that have a fixed limit is zero to $11.7 million. There are two contingent consideration arrangements that have no limits and are based on a percentage of sales in excess of a benchmark over a one-year period and five-year period, respectively.

There were no other transfers in or out of Level One, Two or Three during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

A summary of the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for each fair value hierarchy level for the periods presented is as follows:
December 31, 2022
Level
One
Level
Two
Level
Three
Total
(In thousands)
Assets:
 Deferred compensation plans$— $10,324 $— $10,324 
$— $10,324 $— $10,324 
Liabilities:
 Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges$— $35 $— $35 
 Deferred compensation plans— 10,324 — 10,324 
 Contingent consideration— — 22,808 22,808 
$— $10,359 $22,808 $33,167 
 December 31, 2017
 Level
One
 Level
Two
 Level
Three
 Total
 (In thousands)
Assets:       
 Cash equivalents$24,083
 $
 $
 $24,083
 Short term investments
 149,608
 
 149,608
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - designated as hedges
 3,287
 
 3,287
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - not designated as hedges
 43
 
 43
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - designated as hedges
 493
 
 493
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - not designated as hedges
 1,038
 
 1,038
 Deferred compensation plans
 6,374
 
 6,374
 $24,083
 $160,843
 $
 $184,926
        
Liabilities:       
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - designated as hedges$
 $1,257
 $
 $1,257
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - not designated as hedges
 740
 
 740
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - designated as hedges
 1,332
 
 1,332
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - not designated as hedges
 449
 
 449
 Deferred compensation plans
 6,374
 
 6,374
 $
 $10,152
 $
 $10,152


December 31, 2021
Level
One
Level
Two
Level
Three
Total
(In thousands)
Assets:
 Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges$— $$— $
 Deferred compensation plans— 11,213 — 11,213 
$— $11,218 $— $11,218 
Liabilities:
 Foreign currency contracts - not designated as hedges$— $260 $— $260 
 Deferred compensation plans— 11,213 — 11,213 
 Contingent consideration— — 5,000 5,000 
$— $11,473 $5,000 $16,473 

 December 31, 2016
 Level
One
 Level
Two
 Level
Three
 Total
 (In thousands)
Assets:       
 Cash equivalents$24,603
 $
 $
 $24,603
 Short term investments
 
 
 
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - designated as hedges
 992
 
 992
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - not designated as hedges
 1,285
 
 1,285
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - designated as hedges
 4,224
 
 4,224
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - not designated as hedges
 120
 
 120
 Deferred compensation plans
 4,586
 
 4,586
 $24,603
 $11,207
 $
 $35,810
        
Liabilities:       
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - designated as hedges$
 $11,280
 $
 $11,280
 Foreign currency contracts related to sales - not designated as hedges
 256
 
 256
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - designated as hedges
 469
 
 469
 Foreign currency contracts related to purchases - not designated as hedges
 1,004
 
 1,004
 Deferred compensation plans
 4,586
 
 4,586
 $
 $17,595
 $
 $17,595
Deferred Compensation Plans


There were no transfers in or outThe Company maintains deferred compensation plans for the benefit of Level One, Two or Three during the year endedcertain employees and non-executive officers. As of December 31, 2017.

Cash Equivalents
The Company’s cash equivalents consist2022 and 2021, the fair values of investments in interest-bearing deposit accountsthese plans were $10.3 million and money market mutual funds which$11.2 million, respectively. These plans are valued based on quoted market prices. Thedeemed to be Level Two within fair value of these investments approximate cost due to their short-term maturities and the high credit quality of the issuers of the underlying securities.hierarchy.

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Short Term Investments
The short term investments held by the Company are CIRCOR Shares received as part of the consideration for the sale of Fluid Handling. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company is prohibited from transferring any of the CIRCOR Shares for a period of six months following the date of closing (the “Lock-up Period”). Using available market inputs, the shares were valued and given an appropriate discount rate reflecting the Lock-up Period.

Derivatives


The Company periodically enters into foreign currency interest rate swap and commodity derivative contracts. As the Company has manufacturing sites throughout the worldinternationally in Europe, Africa, and Asia and sells its products globally, the Company is exposed to movements in the exchange rates of various currencies. As a result, the Company enters into crossforeign currency swaps and forward contracts to mitigate this exchange rate risk. Additionally, to mitigate a portion of the foreign exchange risk associated with the translation of the net assets of foreign subsidiaries, the Company’s DB Credit Agreement includes debt denominated in Euro which has been designated as a net investment hedge. See Note 11, “Debt” for details. As the Company’s borrowings under the DB Credit AgreementFacility include variable interest rates, the
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Company may periodically entersenter into interest rate swap or collar agreements to mitigate interest rate risk. Commodity futuresderivative contracts arecan be used to manage costs of raw materials used in the Company’s production processes. There were no changes during the periods presented in the Company’s valuation techniques used to measure asset and liability fair values on a recurring basis.
 
Foreign Currency Contracts


Foreign currency contracts are measured using broker quotations or observable market transactions in either listed or over-the-counter markets. The Company primarily uses foreign currency contracts to mitigate the risk associated with customer forward sale agreements denominated in currencies other than the applicable local currency, and to match costs and expected revenues where production facilities have a different currency than the selling currency.
 
As of December 31, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the Company had foreign currency contracts related to purchases and sales with the following notional values:values of $0.8 million and $7.6 million, respectively.
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Foreign currency contracts sold - not designated as hedges$37,143
 $85,542
Foreign currency contracts sold - designated as hedges174,194
 215,086
Foreign currency contracts purchased - not designated as hedges103,975
 40,127
Foreign currency contracts purchased - designated as hedges59,055
 84,604
Total foreign currency derivatives$374,367
 $425,359


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The Company recognized the following in its Consolidated Financial Statements related to its derivative instruments:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(In thousands)
Contracts Designated as Hedges:
Unrealized gain (loss) on net investment hedges(1)
$— $23,247 $(26,268)
Contracts Not Designated in a Hedge Relationship:
Foreign Currency Contracts:
  Unrealized gain (loss)(35)(255)— 
  Realized gain (loss)(577)(104)— 
 Year Ended
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Contracts Designated as Hedges:   
Foreign Currency Contracts - related to customer sales contracts:     
  Unrealized gain (loss)$3,812
 $1,847
 $(2,350)
  Realized gain (loss)1,954
 (4,771) (512)
Foreign Currency Contracts - related to supplier purchase contracts:     
  Unrealized gain (loss)1,109
 (1,269) (1,173)
  Realized (loss) gain(2,737) 2,570
 756
  Unrealized (loss) gain on net investment hedges(1)
(32,388) 18,537
 14,537
Contracts Not Designated in a Hedge Relationship:     
Foreign Currency Contracts - related to customer sales contracts:     
  Unrealized (loss) gain(1,725) 1,464
 2,129
  Realized gain (loss)1,712
 (285) (5,164)
Foreign Currency Contracts - related to supplier purchases contracts:     
  Unrealized gain (loss)1,472
 (1,095) (214)
  Realized (loss) gain(358) (653) 1,132
(1) The unrealized gain (loss) gain on net investment hedges is attributable to the change in valuation of Euro denominated debt. In 2022, the Euro denominated debt was extinguished upon the Separation.


Concentration of Credit Risk


Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. Concentrations of credit risk are considered to exist when there are amounts collectible from multiple counterparties with similar characteristics, which could cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers prior to delivery or commencement of services and normally does not require collateral. Letters of credit are occasionally required when the Company deems necessary. Customers purchasing from our operations in China represented 23% and 25%There are no customers that represent more than 10% of the Company’s Accounts receivable, net as of December 31, 20172022, 2021, and 2016, respectively.2020.


16.
18. Commitments and Contingencies


Asbestos and Other Product Liability Contingencies

Certain subsidiaries are each one of many defendants in a large number of lawsuits that claim personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos from products manufactured with components that are alleged to have contained asbestos. Such components were acquired from third-party suppliers, and were not manufactured by any of the Company’s subsidiaries nor were the subsidiaries producers or direct suppliers of asbestos. The manufactured products that are alleged to have contained asbestos generally were provided to meet the specifications of the subsidiaries’ customers, including the U.S. Navy. The subsidiaries settle asbestos claims for amounts the Company considers reasonable given the facts and circumstances of each claim. The annual average settlement payment per asbestos claimant has fluctuated during the past several years. The Company expects such fluctuations to continue in the future based upon, among other things, the number and type of claims settled in a particular period and the jurisdictions in which such claims arise. To date, the majority of settled claims have been dismissed for no payment.


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On September 24, 2017, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with CIRCOR, pursuant to which CIRCOR agreed to purchase certain subsidiaries and assets comprising the Fluid Handling business. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company will retain its asbestos-related contingencies and insurance coverages. However, as the Company will not retain an interest in the ongoing operations of the business subject to the contingencies, the Company has classified asbestos-related activity in its Consolidated Statements of Income as part of Income (loss) from discontinuing operations, net of taxes.

Claims activity since December 31 related to asbestos claims is as follows:
 Year Ended
 2017 2016 2015
 (Number of claims)
Claims unresolved, beginning of period(1)
20,567
 20,583
 21,681
Claims filed(2)
4,543
 5,163
 4,821
Claims resolved(3)
(7,373) (5,179) (5,919)
Claims unresolved, end of period17,737
 20,567
 20,583
 (In dollars)
Average cost of resolved claims(4)
$6,154
 $8,872
 $6,056
(1) Excludes claims filed by one legal firm that have been “administratively dismissed.”
(2) Claims filed include all asbestos claims for which notification has been received or a file has been opened.
(3) Claims resolved include all asbestos claims that have been settled, dismissed or that are in the process of being settled or dismissed based upon agreements or understandings in place with counsel for the claimants.
(4) Excludes claims settled in Mississippi for which the majority of claims have historically been resolved for no payment and insurance recoveries.

The Company has projected each subsidiary’s future asbestos-related liability costs with regard to pending and future unasserted claims based upon the Nicholson methodology. The Nicholson methodology is a standard approach used by experts and has been accepted by numerous courts. It is the Company’s policy to record a liability for asbestos-related liability costs for the longest period of time that it can reasonably estimate. 
The Company believes that it can reasonably estimate the asbestos-related liability for pending and future claims that will be resolved in the next 15 years and has recorded that liability as its best estimate. While it is reasonably possible that the subsidiaries will incur costs after this period, the Company does not believe the reasonably possible loss or a range of reasonably possible losses is estimable at the current time. Accordingly, no accrual has been recorded for any costs which may be paid after the next 15 years. Defense costs associated with asbestos-related liabilities as well as costs incurred related to litigation against the subsidiaries’ insurers are expensed as incurred.

Each subsidiary has separate insurance coverage acquired prior to Company ownership of each independent entity. The Company has evaluated the insurance assets for each subsidiary based upon the applicable policy language and allocation methodologies, and law pertaining to the affected subsidiary’s insurance policies.

One of the subsidiaries was notified in 2010 by the primary and umbrella carrier who had been fully defending and indemnifying the subsidiary for 20 years that the limits of liability of its primary and umbrella layer policies had been exhausted. The subsidiary has sought coverage from certain excess layer insurers whose terms and conditions follow form to the umbrella carrier, which parties’ dispute was resolved by the Delaware state courts during 2016. This litigation confirmed that asbestos-related costs should be allocated among excess insurers using an “all sums” allocation (which allows an insured to collect all sums paid in connection with a claim from any insurer whose policy is triggered, up to the policy’s applicable limits), that the subsidiary has rights to excess insurance policies purchased by a former owner of the business, and that, based on the September 12, 2016 ruling by the Delaware Supreme Court, the subsidiary has a right to immediately access the excess layer policies. Further, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled in the subsidiary’s favor on a “trigger of coverage” issue, holding that every policy in place during or after the date of a claimant’s first significant exposure to asbestos was “triggered” and potentially could be accessed to cover that claimant’s claim. The Court also largely affirmed and reversed in part some of the prior lower court rulings on defense obligations and whether payment of such costs erode policy limits or are payable in addition to policy limits.

Based upon these rulings, the Company currently estimates that the subsidiary’s future expected recovery percentage is approximately 91.8% of asbestos-related costs, with the subsidiary expected to be responsible for approximately 8.2% of its future asbestos-related costs.


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Since approximately mid-2011, the Company had funded $142.8 million of the subsidiary’s asbestos-related defense and indemnity costs through December 31, 2017, which it expects to recover from insurers. Based on the above-referenced court rulings, the Company requested that its insurers reimburse all of the $94.9 million that remained outstanding at the time of the ruling, and the Company currently expects to receive substantially all of that amount. As of December 31, 2017, $60.1 million of that amount was reimbursed. Certain of the excess insurers have advised the subsidiary that they are still reviewing cost data relating to the other unreimbursed amounts. The subsidiary also has requested that certain excess insurers provide ongoing coverage for future asbestos-related defense and/or indemnity costs. The insurers to which the vast majority of pending claims have been tendered have not yet responded to this request. To the extent any disagreements concerning excess insurers’ payment obligations under the Delaware Supreme Court’s rulings remain, they are expected to be resolved by Delaware court action, which is still pending and has been remanded to the Delaware Superior Court for any further proceedings. In the interim, and while not impacting the results of operations, the Company’s cash funding for future asbestos-related defense and indemnity costs for which it expects reimbursement from insurers could range up to $10 million per quarter.

In 2003, another subsidiary filed a lawsuit against a large number of its insurers and its former parent to resolve a variety of disputes concerning insurance for asbestos-related bodily injury claims asserted against it. Court rulings in 2007 and 2009 clarified the insurers allocation methodology as mandated by the New Jersey courts, the allocation calculation related to amounts currently due from insurers, and amounts the Company expects to be reimbursed for asbestos-related costs incurred in future periods.

A final judgment at the trial court level was rendered in 2011 and confirmed by the Appellate Division in 2014. In 2015, the New Jersey Supreme Court refused to grant certification of the appeals, effectively ending the matter. The subsidiary expects to be responsible for approximately 21.6% of all future asbestos-related costs.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded a $4.1 million pre-tax charge due to an increase in mesothelioma and lung cancer claims and higher settlement values per claim that have occurred and are expected to continue to occur in certain jurisdictions. The pre-tax charge was comprised of an increase in asbestos-related liabilities of $20.2 million partially offset by an increase in expected insurance recoveries of $16.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded an $8 million increase in asbestos-related liabilities due to higher settlement values per claim. The related insurance asset was accordingly increased $6.4 million, resulting in a net pre-tax charge of $1.6 million. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded an $8.3 million increase in asbestos-related liabilities due to higher settlement values per claim. The related insurance asset was accordingly increased $6.7 million, resulting in a net pre-tax charge of $1.6 million. For all periods, the net pre-tax charge is included in Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets included the following amounts related to asbestos-related litigation:
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Long-term asbestos insurance asset(1)
$284,454
 $293,289
Long-term asbestos insurance receivable(1)
73,489
 92,269
Accrued asbestos liability(2)
50,311
 51,166
Long-term asbestos liability(3)
310,326
 330,194
(1) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) Represents current accruals for probable and reasonably estimable asbestos-related liability cost that the Company believes the subsidiaries will pay through the next 12 months, overpayments by certain insurers and unpaid legal costs related to defending themselves against asbestos-related liability claims and legal action against the Company’s insurers, which is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) Included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Management’s analyses are based on currently known facts and a number of assumptions. However, projecting future events, such as new claims to be filed each year, the average cost of resolving each claim, coverage issues among layers of insurers, the method in which losses will be allocated to the various insurance policies, interpretation of the effect on coverage of various policy terms and limits and their interrelationships, the continuing solvency of various insurance companies, the amount of remaining insurance available, as well as the numerous uncertainties inherent in asbestos litigation could cause the actual liabilities and insurance recoveries to be higher or lower than those projected or recorded which could materially affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

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General Litigation

The Company is also involved in various other pending legal proceedings arising out of the ordinary course of the Company’s business. None of these legal proceedings are expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flow of the Company. With respect to these proceedings and the litigation and claims described in the preceding paragraphs, management of the Company believes that it will either prevail, has adequate insurance coverage or has established appropriate accruals to cover potential liabilities. AnyLegal costs related to proceedings or claims are recorded when incurred. Other costs that management estimates may be paid related to these proceedings orthe claims are accrued when the liability is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. There can be no assurance, however, as to the ultimate outcome of any of these matters, and if all or substantially all of these legal proceedings were to be determined adverse to the Company, there could be a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flow of the Company.


Minimum Lease Obligations
The Company’s minimum obligations under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows: 
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 December 31, 2017
 (In thousands)
2018$32,208
201924,579
202018,051
202113,706
202210,485
Thereafter53,403
Total$152,432
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The Company’s operating leases extend for varying periods and, in some cases, contain renewal options that would extend the existing terms. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company’s net rental expense related to operating leases was $38.5 million, $34.8 million and $35.6 million, respectively.






Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


As of December 31, 2017,2022, the Company had $271.8$162.0 million of unconditional purchase obligations with suppliers, the majority of which is expected to be paid by December 31, 2018.2023.


17.
19. Segment Information


Prior to the sale of the Fluid Handling business, theThe Company conducted its operations through three operating segments: Air and Gas Handling, Fluid Handling and Fabrication Technology. The Air and Gas Handling and Fluid Handling operating segments were aggregated into a single reportable segment. Subsequent to the sale, the Company now conducts its continuing operations through the AirPrevention & Recovery and Gas Handling and Fabrication TechnologyReconstructive operating segments, which also represent the Company’s reportable segments.

Air and Gas Handling - a global supplier of centrifugal and axial fans, rotary heat exchangers, gas compressors, ventilation control systems and software, and aftermarket services; and

Fabrication Technology -a global supplier of consumable products and equipment for use in the cutting, joining and automated welding of steels, aluminum and other metals and metal alloys.

Certain amounts not allocated• Prevention & Recovery -a leader in orthopedic solutions and recovery sciences, providing devices, software and services across the patient care continuum from injury prevention to rehabilitation after surgery, injury, or from degenerative disease.

Reconstructive - innovation market-leader positioned in the two reportable segmentsfast-growing surgical implant business, offering a comprehensive suite of reconstructive joint products for the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, and intersegment eliminations are reported under the heading “Corporate and other.” finger.

The Company’s management, including the chief operating decision maker, evaluates the operating results of each of its reportable segments based upon Net sales and segment operating income (loss),Adjusted EBITDA, which represents Operating income (loss) beforeexcludes from Net loss from continuing operations the effect of restructuring and certain other charges.charges, MDR and related costs, acquisition-related intangible asset amortization and other non-cash charges, strategic transaction costs, stock-based compensation, insurance settlement gain, and inventory step-up charges from the operating income of the Company’s operating segments.



The Company’s segment results were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(In thousands)
Net sales:
Prevention & Recovery$1,027,628 $1,026,029 $863,150 
Reconstructive535,473 400,159 257,550 
Total Net sales$1,563,101 $1,426,188 $1,120,700 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA(1):
Prevention & Recovery$141,344 $133,500 $112,562 
     Reconstructive94,726 72,496 48,973 
Total Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$236,070 $205,996 $161,535 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment
     Prevention & Recovery$104,458 $97,898 $108,174 
     Reconstructive98,507 89,091 59,729 
Total depreciation, amortization and impairment$202,965 $186,989 $167,903 
Capital expenditures:
     Prevention & Recovery$25,140 $19,514 $31,953 
     Reconstructive74,407 49,077 42,671 
     Total capital expenditures$99,547 $68,591 $74,624 
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The Company’s segment results were as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Net sales:   
     Air and Gas Handling$1,362,902
 $1,385,261
 $1,449,115
     Fabrication Technology1,937,282
 1,800,492
 1,985,237
Total Net sales$3,300,184
 $3,185,753
 $3,434,352
      
Segment operating income (loss)(1):
     
     Air and Gas Handling$126,205
 $150,130
 $171,022
     Fabrication Technology224,362
 195,435
 199,823
     Corporate and other(53,432) (49,983) (47,499)
Total segment operating income$297,135
 $295,582
 $323,346
      
Depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges:     
     Air and Gas Handling$51,004
 $53,222
 $52,442
     Fabrication Technology71,372
 74,901
 83,427
     Corporate and other1,316
 704
 1,172
Total depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges$123,692
 $128,827
 $137,041
      
Capital expenditures:     
     Air and Gas Handling$18,942
 $18,784
 $26,814
     Fabrication Technology34,167
 32,662
 35,261
     Corporate and other277
 3,595
 313
Total capital expenditures$53,386
 $55,041
 $62,388
      
(1) The following is a reconciliation of (Loss) incomeIncome from continuing operations before income taxes to segment operating income:Adjusted EBITDA:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(In thousands)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (GAAP)$(2,069)$(121,781)$(119,006)
    Restructuring and other charges(1)
18,960 13,914 23,314 
    MDR and other costs(2)
16,709 7,949 6,900 
    Strategic transaction costs61,024 23,448 2,800 
    Stock-based compensation31,493 25,737 22,500 
    Depreciation and other amortization76,664 70,069 64,597 
    Amortization of acquired intangibles126,301 116,920 103,306 
    Insurance settlement gain(3)
(36,705)— — 
    Inventory step-up12,802 10,758 4,300 
    Interest expense, net24,052 29,112 52,824 
    Debt extinguishment charges20,396 29,870 — 
    Gain on investment in ESAB Corporation(102,669)— — 
    Gain on cost basis investment(8,800)— — 
    Other income(2,088)— — 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$236,070 $205,996 $161,535 
(1) Restructuring and other charges includes $1.7 million, $5.2 million and $6.6 million of expense classified as Cost of sales on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
      
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes$(11,986) $206,524
 $218,118
Interest expense41,137
 30,276
 47,502
Restructuring and other related charges68,351
 58,496
 56,822
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge152,700
 238
 1,486
Pension settlement loss (gain)46,933
 48
 (582)
Segment operating income$297,135
 $295,582
 $323,346
(2) Primarily related to costs specific to compliance with medical device reporting regulations and other requirements of the European Union MDR. These costs are classified as Selling, general and administrative expense on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(3) Insurance settlement gain is related to the 2019 acquisition of DJO.


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December 31,
2022
2021(1)
(In thousands)
Total assets:
    Prevention & Recovery$2,470,917 $2,966,646 
    Reconstructive1,802,331 1,854,603 
Total$4,273,248 $4,821,249 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

(1) Represents assets from continuing operations including allocation of centrally managed cash and cash equivalents. Total assets related to discontinued operations was $3.7 billion.






 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Investments in Equity Method Investees:   
     Air and Gas Handling$7,151
 $4,616
     Fabrication Technology41,754
 38,217

$48,905
 $42,833
    
Total Assets:   
     Air and Gas Handling$2,845,190
 $2,454,981
     Fabrication Technology3,291,205
 2,936,445
     Corporate and other573,302
 489,682
Total$6,709,697
 $5,881,108


The detail of the Company’s operations by geography is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(In thousands)
Net sales by origin(1):
United States$1,062,765 $1,030,440 $839,972 
Foreign locations500,336 395,748 280,728 
Total$1,563,101 $1,426,188 $1,120,700 
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Net Sales by Origin(1):
     
United States$782,200
 $794,008
 $738,051
Foreign locations2,517,984
 2,391,745
 2,696,301
Total Net sales$3,300,184
 $3,185,753
 $3,434,352
(1) The Company attributes revenues from external customers to individual countries based upon the country in which the sale was originated.


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 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In thousands)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net(1):
   
United States$121,023
 $136,707
Germany63,055
 14,652
Czech Republic61,281
 72,568
India57,387
 38,900
China55,455
 54,623
Other Foreign Locations194,601
 187,981
Property, plant and equipment, net$552,802
 $505,431
December 31,
20222021
(In thousands)
Property, plant and equipment, net(1):
United States$157,897 $153,073 
Switzerland41,113 47,721 
Germany16,450 15,440 
 Mexico6,605 4,085 
Australia3,528 3,002 
Other foreign locations11,148 11,792 
Total$236,741 $235,113 
(1) As the Company does not allocate all long-lived assets specifically(specifically intangible assets,assets) to each individual country, evaluation of long-lived assets in total is impracticable.



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18.20. Selected Quarterly Data—(unaudited)


Provided below is selected unaudited quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 20172022 and 2016.2021.

 Quarter Ended
 April 1,
2022
July 1,
2022(1)
September 30,
2022(2)
December 31,
2022(3)
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales$375,457 $395,117 $383,814 $408,713 
Gross profit205,900 215,906 215,824 231,753 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations(38,055)120,651 (65,949)(54,836)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes54,356 (43,666)(527)16,267 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from continuing operations - net of taxes267 130 136 34 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations - net of taxes966 — — — 
Net income (loss) attributable to Enovis Corporation15,068 76,855 (66,612)(38,603)
Net income (loss) per share - basic
Continuing operations$(0.76)$2.23 $(1.22)$(1.01)
Discontinued operations$1.04 $(0.81)$(0.01)$0.30 
Consolidated operations$0.28 $1.42 $(1.23)$(0.71)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted
Continuing operations$(0.76)$2.21 $(1.22)$(1.01)
Discontinued operations$1.04 $(0.80)$(0.01)$0.30 
Consolidated operations$0.28 $1.41 $(1.23)$(0.71)
(1) The results for the quarter ended July 1, 2022 include the impact of a $135.5 million gain on the Company’s investment in ESAB, an insurance settlement gain of $33.0 million and debt extinguishment charges of $20.1 million.
(2) The results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 include the impact of a $63.1 million loss on the Company’s investment in ESAB and an $8.8 million gain on the Company’s investment in Insight.
(3) The results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 include income tax expense of $52.3 million which includes tax impacts associated with transaction costs, a $30.3 million gain on the Company’s investment in ESAB, and an insurance settlement gain of $4.6 million.

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 Quarter Ended
 
March 31,
2017
(1)
 June 30,
2017
 
September 29,
2017
(1)
 December 31,
2017
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales$733,630
 $847,962
 $844,509
 $874,083
Gross profit239,829
 258,064
 263,899
 267,683
Net income (Loss) from continuing operations38,390
 41,864
 49,622
 (184,416)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
3,097
 16,611
 2,082
 202,257
Net income attributable to Colfax Corporation38,542
 53,394
 45,863
 13,291



 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share - basic

 

 

 

Continuing operations$0.29
 $0.30
 $0.36
 $(1.53)
Discontinued operations$0.03
 $0.13
 $0.02
 $1.64
Consolidated operations$0.31
 $0.43
 $0.37
 $0.11



 

 

 

Net income (loss) per share - diluted

 

 

 

Continuing operations$0.29
 $0.30
 $0.35
 $(1.53)
Discontinued operations$0.03
 $0.13
 $0.02
 $1.63
Consolidated operations$0.31
 $0.43
 $0.37
 $0.11
 Quarter Ended
 April 1,
2016
 July 1,
2016
 September 30,
2016
 December 31,
2016
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales$765,707
 $841,117
 $766,521
 $812,408
Gross profit241,692
 262,386
 238,314
 249,990
Net Income from continuing operations26,997
 44,037
 40,548
 43,170
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
(787) (74) (8,349) (351)
Net income attributable to Colfax Corporation22,615
 39,754
 27,970
 37,772
        
Net income (loss) per share - basic       
Continuing operations$0.19
 $0.32
 $0.30
 $0.31
Discontinued operations$(0.01) $
 $(0.07) $
Consolidated operations$0.18
 $0.32
 $0.23
 $0.31
        
Net income (loss) per share - diluted       
Continuing operations$0.19
 $0.32
 $0.30
 $0.31
Discontinued operations$(0.01) $
 $(0.07) $
Consolidated operations$0.18
 $0.32
 $0.23
 $0.31
(1) The sum of the net income per share amounts may not add due to rounding.

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 Quarter Ended
 April 2,
2021
July 2,
2021(1)
October 1,
2021
December 31,
2021
 (In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales$311,083 $356,124 $359,923 $399,058 
Gross profit171,282 200,593 197,876 207,924 
Net loss from continuing operations(31,854)(42,127)(13,578)(14,694)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
52,094 71,829 40,435 14,173 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from continuing operations - net of taxes290 355 191 216 
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations - net of taxes876 705 818 1,170 
Net income (loss) attributable to Enovis Corporation19,074 28,642 25,848 (1,907)
Net income (loss) per share - basic
Continuing operations$(0.69)$(0.83)$(0.26)$(0.28)
Discontinued operations$1.10 $1.39 $0.75 $0.24 
Consolidated operations$0.41 $0.56 $0.49 $(0.04)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted
Continuing operations$(0.69)$(0.83)$(0.26)$(0.28)
Discontinued operations$1.10 $1.39 $0.75 $0.24 
Consolidated operations$0.40 $0.56 $0.49 $(0.04)
19. Subsequent Event

On February 12, 2018,(1) The results for the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0quarter ended July 2, 2021 include a $29.9 million of the Company’s Common stockimpact from time-to-time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of shares repurchased is to be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program has no expiration date and does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares. No shares have been repurchased to date.


debt extinguishment charges.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.


Item 9A. Controls and Procedures


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of December 31, 2017.2022. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-K, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in this report on Form 10-K has beenthe reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as ofwithin the end oftime periods specified in the period covered by this report on Form 10-K,SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)) identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the most recently completed fiscal quarterperiod covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


The management of ColfaxEnovis Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that:


(i)pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets;

(i)    pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets;
(ii)provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of management and directors of the Company; and


(iii)provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

(ii)    provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of management and directors of the Company; and

(iii)    provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with existing policies or procedures may deteriorate.


Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20172022 based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). Based on this assessment, our management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017.2022.


Our independent registered public accounting firm is engaged to express an opinion on our internal control over financial reporting, as stated in its report, which is included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K under the caption “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm—Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.”



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Item 9B. Other Information
None.None





Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.

None

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PART III


Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance


Information relating to our Executive Officers is set forth in Part I of this Form 10-K under the caption “Executive Officers of the Registrant.”“Information About Our Executive Officers”. Additional information regarding our Directors, Audit Committee and, if required, compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is incorporated by reference to such information included in our proxy statement for our 20182023 annual meeting to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K (the “2018“2023 Proxy Statement”) under the captions “Election of Directors”, “Board of Directors and its Committees - Audit Committee” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”.


As part of our system of corporate governance, our Board of Directors has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all employees, including our principal executive officer, our principal financial andofficer, principal accounting officer or other persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code of ethics is available on the Corporate Governance page of the Investor Relations section of our website at www.colfaxcorp.comwww.enovis.com. We intend to satisfy any disclosure requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or a waiver from, a provision of our code of ethics by posting such information on our website at the address above.


Item 11. Executive Compensation


Information responsive to this item is incorporated by reference to such information included in our 20182023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Executive Compensation”, “Director Compensation”, “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Compensation Committee Report” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation.”Statement.


Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters


Information responsive to this item is incorporated by reference to such information included in our 20182023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Beneficial Ownership of Our Common Stock” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information.”Statement.


Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence


Information responsive to this item is incorporated by reference to such information included in our 20182023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions” and “Director Independence.”Statement.


Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services


Information responsive to this item is incorporated by reference to such information included in our 20182023 Proxy Statement under the captions “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees and Services” and “Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures.”Statement.



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PART IV


Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules


(A)    The following documents are filed as part of this report.


(1) Financial Statements. The financial statements are set forth under “ItemPart II, Item 8. Financial“Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report on Form 10-K.

(2) Schedules. An index of Exhibits and Schedules begins on page109of this report. Schedules other than those listed below have been omitted from this Annual Report because they are not required, are not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or the notes thereto.


(3) Exhibits: See exhibits listed under Part (B) below.


(B)    Exhibits.


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Exhibit
No.
Schedule:
Page Number in Form 10-K
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
EXHIBIT INDEX
Explanatory Note:On April 4, 2022, the Company changed its corporate name from “Colfax Corporation” to “Enovis Corporation”.References to “the Company” in the exhibit index below refer to “Colfax Corporation” with respect to periods prior to the date of the name change, and to Enovis Corporation with respect to periods after the date of the name change.

Description
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Location
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated April 4, 2022, between the Company and ESAB CorporationIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on April 8, 2022.
Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2017, by and between Colfax Corporationthe Company and CIRCOR International, Inc.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on September 25, 2017
Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 15, 2019, by and among the Company, the entities set forth on Schedule I-A thereto, Granite Holdings US Acquisition Co. International, Inc. and Brilliant 3047, GmbHIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Colfax Corporationthe CompanyIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on January 30, 2012
Colfax CorporationCertificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated BylawsCertificate of Incorporation of the CompanyIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.023.1 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on July 23, 2015
April 8,2022
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the CompanyIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.02 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on December 15, 2022
Specimen Common Stock CertificateIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form S-1 (File 333-148486) as filed with the SEC on May 1, 2008
Indenture, dated asDescription of April 19, 2017, by and among Colfax Corporation, as issuer,Securities registered under Section 12 of the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, Deutsche Trustee Company Limited, as trustee, Deutsche Bank AG, as paying agent, and Deutsche Bank Luxembough S.A., as transfer agent, registrar and authenticating agent, and Form of Global Note included thereinExchange ActIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14.8 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on April 19, 2017
Conversion Agreement, dated February 12, 2014, between Colfax Corporation and BDT CF Acquisition Vehicle, LLCIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to Colfax Corporation’s Form 8-K10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 12, 2014
24, 2020
Colfax Corporation 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form S-1 (File 333-148486) as filed with the SEC on April 23, 2008
Colfax Corporation 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated April 2, 2012*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.07 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on August 7, 2012
Colfax Corporation 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on July 28, 2016
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for officers *Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for officers with retirement provision *Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2020
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Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for non-officers *Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for non-officers with retirement provision*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2020
Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017

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Exhibit
No.10.9
 DescriptionForm of Performance Stock Unit Agreement with retirement provision*
Location
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2020
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement with retirement provisions*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2020
Form of Outside Director Deferred Stock Unit Agreement*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Form of Outside Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (no deferral)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Form of Outside Director Deferred Stock Unit Agreement for deferral of grants of restricted stock *Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Form of Outside Director Deferred Stock Unit Agreement for deferral of director fees*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Form of Outside Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017
Colfax Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
First Amendment to 2020 Omnibus Incentive PlanIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on June 13, 2022
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement – Chief Executive Officer (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement – Officer (w/ Retirement) (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement – Outside Director (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement – Chief Executive Officer (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
Form of Performance Stock Unit Agreement – Officer (w/ Retirement) (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
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Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement – Chief Executive Officer (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
Restricted Stock Unit Agreement – Officer (w/ Retirement) (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement – Outside Director (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on May 27, 2020
Form of Retention Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (2020 Plan)*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-3405) as filed with the SEC on March 5, 2021
Amended and Restated Excess Benefit Plan, effective as of January 1, 2013*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013
Colfax Corporation Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Excess Benefit Plan, dated December 12, 2018*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2020
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as effective January 1, 2016*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 16, 2016
Amendment No. 1 to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of February 13, 2017*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2020
Amendment No. 2 to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, dated December 12, 2018*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2020
Amendment No. 3 to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of December 1, 2020*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 22, 2022
Amendment No. 4 to Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of January 1, 2022*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File. No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 22, 2022
Employment Agreement between Matthew L. Trerotola and Colfax Corporation*the Company*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0110.1 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on July 23, 2015
LetterRetirement Transition Agreement, dated December 31, 2022, between Colfax Corporationthe Company and Christopher Hix*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 to Colfax Corporation’s Form 10-Q (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on July 28, 2016
Filed herewith
Employment Agreement between Colfax Corporationthe Company and Daniel A. Pryor*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on August 7, 2012
Letter Agreement between Colfax Corporationthe Company and Shyam Kambeyanda*Phillip Benjamin Berry, dated December 31, 2022*Filed herewith
Employment Agreement, dated as of November 14, 2016, by and between DJO Global, Inc. and Brady Shirley*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0210.35 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on July 28, 2017
February 19, 2021
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each of its directors and executive officersofficers*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form S-1 (File 333-148486) as filed with the SEC on May 1, 2008
Colfax Corporation Annual Incentive Plan, as amended and restated April 2, 2012*Form of Change in Control Agreement*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2410.01 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K10-Q (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013

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October 29, 2020
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Exhibit
No.
 Description
Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
Colfax Annual Incentive Plan, as amended and restated April 3, 2020*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on April 9, 2020
Executive Officer Severance Plan*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on July 23, 2015
Colfax Corporation Director Deferred Compensation Plan*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form S-1 (File 333-148486) as filed with the SEC on April 23, 2008
Amendment No. 1 to the Colfax Corporation Director Deferred Compensation PlanPlan*Filed herewith
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File 333-148486) as filed with the SEC on February 16, 2018
Credit Agreement, dated as of June 5, 2015,April 4, 2022, by and among Colfax Corporation,the Company, as the lead borrower, certain U.S. subsidiaries of Colfax Corporationthe Company identified therein as guarantors, each of the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch,of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lenderJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Citizens Bank, N.A., BNP Paribas, Bank of Montreal and global coordinatorWells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-syndication agents, and joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers named thereinIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.110.7 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on June 5, 2015
April 8, 2022
IncreaseTransition Services Agreement, dated as of September 25, 2015, among ColfaxApril 4, 2022, between the Company and ESAB Corporation as the borrower, the guarantors thereto, each of the lenders party thereto, Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent, swing line leader and global coordinator and Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., as lead arranger and bookrunnnerIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0410.1 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on October 22, 2015
April 8, 2022
Exhibit
Description
Location
Second Amendment to the CreditTax Matters Agreement, dated June 24, 2016, among ColfaxApril 4, 2022, between the Company and ESAB Corporation as the borrower, the guarantors party thereto, each of the lenders party thereto, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent.Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0210.2 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-Q8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on July 28, 2016
April 8, 2022
Employee Matters Agreement, dated April 4, 2022, between the Company and ESAB CorporationIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on April 8, 2022
Intellectual Property Matters Agreement, dated April 4, 2022, between the Company and ESAB CorporationIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on April 8, 2022
Registration Rights Agreement, dated May 30, 2003, by and among Colfax Corporation,the Company, Colfax Capital Corporation, Janalia Corporation, Equity Group Holdings, L.L.C., and Mitchell P. Rales and Steven M. Rales
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form S-1 (File 333-148486) as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2008

Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Rights Agreement, by and among Colfax Corporationthe Company and Mitchell P. Rales and Steven M. Rales, dated February 18, 2013Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 19, 2013
Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Rights Agreement, by and among Colfax Corporationthe Company and Mitchell P. Rales and Steven M. Rales, dated February 15, 2016Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on February 16, 2016
Securities PurchaseAmendment No. 3 to the Registration Rights Agreement, by and among the Company and Mitchell P. Rales and Steven M. Rales, dated September 12, 2011, between BDT CF Acquisition Vehicle, LLC and Colfax CorporationFebruary 21, 2019Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.210.40 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on September 15, 2011
February 21, 2019
Securities PurchaseAmendment No. 4 to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 12, 2011, betweenby and among the Company and Mitchell P. Rales and Colfax CorporationSteven M. Rales, dated February 21, 2022Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.310.54 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K10-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on September 15, 2011February 22, 2022
112


Exhibit
No.
DescriptionLocation
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2011, between Steven M. Rales and Colfax CorporationIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to Colfax Corporation’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on September 15, 2011
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2011, between Markel Corporation and Colfax CorporationIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to Colfax Corporation’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on September 15, 2011
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2012, between Colfax Corporationthe Company and BDT CF Acquisition Vehicle, LLCMitchell P. RalesIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0110.02 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on January 30, 2012

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Exhibit
Description
Location
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2012, between Colfax Corporationthe Company and Mitchell P.Steven M. RalesIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0210.03 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on January 30, 2012
Registration RightsEBS License Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2012,April 4, 2022, between Colfaxthe Company and ESAB Corporation and Steven M. RalesIncorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0310.5 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045) as filed with the SEC on January 30, 2012
April 8, 2022
Registration RightsRetention Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2012,March 5, 2021, by and between Colfax Corporationthe Company and Markel CorporationMatthew Trerotola*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.0410.2 to Colfax Corporation’sthe Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045)001-3405) as filed with the SEC on January 30, 2012
March 5, 2021
PurchaseRetention Agreement, dated September 24, 2017,March 5, 2021, by and between Colfax Corporationthe Company and CIRCOR International, Inc.Christopher Hix*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 Colfax Corporation’s10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045)001-3405) as filed with the SEC on September 25, 2017
March 5, 2021
StockholderRetention Agreement, dated December 11, 2017,March 5, 2021, by and between Colfax Corporationthe Company and CIRCOR International, Inc.Daniel Pryor*
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 Colfax Corporation’s10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-34045)001-3405) as filed with the SEC on December 15, 2017

March 5, 2021
Retention Agreement, dated March 5, 2021, by and between the Company and Brady Shirley*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-3405) as filed with the SEC on March 5, 2021
Retention Agreement, dated March 5, 2021, by and between the Company and Patricia Lang*Filed herewith
Letter Agreement between the Company and Patricia Lang, dated December 17, 2018*Filed herewith
Subsidiaries of registrantFiled herewith
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmFiled herewith
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31)Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of Regulation S-K,1934Filed herewith
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.2002Filed herewith
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.Filed herewith
Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002FiledFurnished herewith
Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002FiledFurnished herewith
101.INS
101.INSInline XBRL Instance DocumentFiled herewith




100


101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentFiled herewith
101.CALInline XBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith
Exhibit
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No.
Description
Location
101.SCHExhibit
No.
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentDescriptionFiled herewithLocation
101.PRE
101.CALXBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentFiled herewith
104Cover Page Interactive Data File - The cover page from this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 is formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).Filed herewith
* Indicates management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.


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Item 16. Form 10-K Summary


None.



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114



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 on February 16, 2018.March 1, 2023.

                                    

COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION
By: /s/ MATTHEW L. TREROTOLA
Matthew L. Trerotola
President and                                     Chief Executive Officer and Director


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Date:     February 16, 2018

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SIGNATURES


March 1, 2023
/s/ MATTHEW L. TREROTOLA
Matthew L. Trerotola
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ MATTHEW L. TREROTOLAPHILLIP B. BERRY
Matthew L. TrerotolaPhillip B. Berry
Senior Vice President and Chief ExecutiveFinancial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ CHRISTOPHER M. HIX
Christopher M. Hix
Senior Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ JOHN KLECKNER
John Kleckner
Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ MITCHELL P. RALES
Mitchell P. Rales
Chairman of the Board
/s/ PATRICK W. ALLENDERBRADY R. SHIRLEY
Patrick W. AllenderBrady R. Shirley
President and Director
/s/ THOMAS S. GAYNERDR. CHRISTINE ORTIZ
Thomas S. GaynerDr. Christine Ortiz
Director
/s/ RHONDA L. JORDANANGELA S. LALOR
Rhonda L. JordanAngela S. Lalor
Director
/s/ SAN W. ORR, IIILIAM J. KELLY
San W. Orr, IIILiam J. Kelly
Director
/s/ A. CLAYTON PERFALL
A. Clayton Perfall
Director
/s/ DIDIER TEIRLINCKBARBARA BODEM
Didier TeirlinckBarbara Bodem
Director
/s/ RAJIV VINNAKOTA
Rajiv Vinnakota
Director
/s/ SHARON L. WIENBAR
Sharon L. Wienbar
Director
/s/ PHILIP OKALA
Philip Okala
Director

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COLFAXENOVIS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II–VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Balance at
Beginning
of Period
Charged to Cost and
Expense
(1)
Charged to Other
Accounts
(2)
Write-Offs Write-Downs and
Deductions
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Balance at
End of
Period
(Dollars in thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2022:
Allowance for credit losses$6,589 $2,552 $— $(963)$(213)$7,965 
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets111,812 (12,126)537 — (6,681)93,542 
Year Ended December 31, 2021:
Allowance for credit losses6,849 1,040 — (1,245)(55)6,589 
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets112,129 (4,496)1,352 2,827 — 111,812 
Year Ended December 31, 2020:
Allowance for credit losses4,758 3,376 — (1,718)433 6,849 
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets83,931 (20,327)48,525 — — 112,129 
 Balance at
Beginning
of Period
 
Charged to Cost and
Expense
(1)
 
Charged to Other
Accounts
(2)
 Write-Offs Write-Downs and
Deductions
  Foreign
Currency
Translation
 Balance at
End of
Period
 (In thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2017:            
Allowance for doubtful accounts$29,005
 $2,824
 $
 $(2,271)  $1,930
 $31,488
Allowance for excess slow-moving and obsolete inventory34,625
 5,510
 
 (6,440)  1,266
 34,961
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets153,740
 17,269
 (1,562) (17,432)  3,116
 155,131
Year Ended December 31, 2016:            
Allowance for doubtful accounts$27,582
 $7,420
 $
 $(6,536)  $539
 $29,005
Allowance for excess slow-moving and obsolete inventory28,352
 22,764
 
 (16,492)  1
 34,625
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets161,030
 21,013
 (1,751) (14,813)  (11,739) 153,740
Year Ended December 31, 2015:            
Allowance for doubtful accounts$24,779
 $5,219
 $
 $691
  $(3,107) $27,582
Allowance for excess slow-moving and obsolete inventory25,395
 7,488
 
 (1,007)  (3,524) 28,352
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets159,252
 11,461
 (3,862) (2,845)  (2,976) 161,030
(1)    Amounts charged to expense are net of recoveries for the respective period.
(1)
Amounts charged to expense are net of recoveries for the respective period.
(2)
Represents amount charge to Accumulated other comprehensive loss and reclassifications to deferred tax asset accounts.

(2)    Represent fair value adjustments related to acquisitions, as well as amounts charged to Goodwill and reclassifications to deferred tax asset accounts.





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