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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM10-Q

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(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

March 31, 2024

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period fromto

Commission File Number1-12981

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AMETEK, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware14-1682544

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1100 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, Pennsylvania

19312-1177
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, Pennsylvania
(Address of principal executive offices)
14-1682544
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

19312-1177
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(610) 647-2121

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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     No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes      No  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

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

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common StockAMENew York Stock Exchange
The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of the latest practicable date was: Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, outstanding at October 24, 2017April 29, 2024 was 231,117,205231,469,581 shares.




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Management’s2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Controls4.Controls and Procedures

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Unregistered2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.Financial Statements

Item 1. Financial Statements
AMETEK, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,  September 30, 
   2017  2016  2017  2016 

Net sales

  $1,084,799  $945,030  $3,157,085  $2,867,134 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

     

Cost of sales

   719,718   630,744   2,084,392   1,894,136 

Selling, general and administrative

   132,250   113,170   387,179   344,323 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   851,968   743,914   2,471,571   2,238,459 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   232,831   201,116   685,514   628,675 

Other expenses:

     

Interest expense

   (24,709  (23,609  (73,777  (70,716

Other, net

   (3,695  (3,259  (12,533  (10,108
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   204,427   174,248   599,204   547,851 

Provision for income taxes

   50,896   43,561   156,266   144,801 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $153,531  $130,687  $442,938  $403,050 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

  $0.67  $0.56  $1.93  $1.73 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

  $0.66  $0.56  $1.91  $1.72 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

     

Basic shares

   230,439   231,894   230,049   233,387 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted shares

   232,253   232,721   231,615   234,576 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Dividends declared and paid per share

  $0.09  $0.09  $0.27  $0.27 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Net sales$1,736,180 $1,597,117 
Cost of sales1,144,681 1,022,525 
Selling, general and administrative174,283 169,051 
Total operating expenses1,318,964 1,191,576 
Operating income417,216 405,541 
Interest expense(35,254)(20,569)
Other (expense) income, net(633)(5,373)
Income before income taxes381,329 379,599 
Provision for income taxes70,386 73,887 
Net income$310,943 $305,712 
Basic earnings per share$1.35 $1.33 
Diluted earnings per share$1.34 $1.32 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic shares231,097 230,126 
Diluted shares232,035 231,229 
Dividends declared and paid per share$0.28 $0.25 
See accompanying notes.

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AMETEK, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 

Total comprehensive income

  $185,167   $124,135   $522,665   $378,820 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
Total comprehensive income$285,557 $223,639 
See accompanying notes.

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AMETEK, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(In thousands)

   September 30,
2017
  December 31,
2016
 
   (Unaudited)    

ASSETS

   

Current assets:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $736,415  $717,259 

Receivables, net

   640,815   592,326 

Inventories, net

   546,876   492,104 

Deferred income taxes

   —     50,004 

Other current assets

   100,377   76,497 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   2,024,483   1,928,190 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   494,973   473,230 

Goodwill

   3,138,742   2,818,950 

Other intangibles, net

   1,965,973   1,734,021 

Investments and other assets

   159,130   146,283 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $7,783,301  $7,100,674 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   

Current liabilities:

   

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, net

  $509,567  $278,921 

Accounts payable

   409,357   369,537 

Income taxes payable

   47,604   29,913 

Accrued liabilities

   303,813   246,070 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   1,270,341   924,441 

Long-term debt, net

   1,920,879   2,062,644 

Deferred income taxes

   608,971   621,776 

Other long-term liabilities

   216,955   235,300 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   4,017,146   3,844,161 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

   

Common stock

   2,630   2,615 

Capital in excess of par value

   649,807   604,143 

Retained earnings

   4,784,618   4,403,683 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (462,662  (542,389

Treasury stock

   (1,208,238  (1,211,539
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

   3,766,155   3,256,513 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $7,783,301  $7,100,674 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$373,765 $409,804 
Receivables, net983,893 1,012,932 
Inventories, net1,127,328 1,132,471 
Other current assets290,516 269,461 
Total current assets2,775,502 2,824,668 
Property, plant and equipment, net877,420 891,293 
Right of use assets, net219,887 229,723 
Goodwill6,438,675 6,447,629 
Other intangibles, net4,080,603 4,165,317 
Investments and other assets472,894 464,903 
Total assets$14,864,981 $15,023,533 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, net$1,055,406 $1,417,915 
Accounts payable517,352 516,588 
Customer advanced payments391,873 375,513 
Income taxes payable85,843 69,567 
Accrued liabilities and other452,034 502,990 
Total current liabilities2,502,508 2,882,573 
Long-term debt, net1,877,772 1,895,432 
Deferred income taxes836,571 836,695 
Other long-term liabilities679,915 678,642 
Total liabilities5,896,766 6,293,342 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock2,715 2,709 
Capital in excess of par value1,186,132 1,168,694 
Retained earnings10,186,621 9,940,343 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(510,328)(484,942)
Treasury stock(1,896,925)(1,896,613)
Total stockholders’ equity8,968,215 8,730,191 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$14,864,981 $15,023,533 
See accompanying notes.

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AMETEK, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended March 31,
20242023
Capital stock
Common stock, $0.01 par value
Balance at the beginning of the period$2,709 $2,700 
Shares issued6 
Balance at the end of the period2,715 2,704 
Capital in excess of par value
Balance at the beginning of the period1,168,694 1,094,236 
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans8,497 (12,153)
Share-based compensation expense8,941 10,279 
Balance at the end of the period1,186,132 1,092,362 
Retained earnings
Balance at the beginning of the period9,940,343 8,857,485 
Net income310,943 305,712 
Cash dividends paid(64,664)(57,492)
Other(1)— 
Balance at the end of the period10,186,621 9,105,705 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation:
Balance at the beginning of the period(298,835)(368,124)
Translation adjustments(34,115)32,820 
Change in long-term intercompany notes(4,673)3,771 
Net investment hedge instruments gain (loss), net of tax of $(3,987) and $3,805 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively12,242 (11,684)
Balance at the end of the period(325,381)(343,217)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Balance at the beginning of the period(186,107)(206,821)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and other, net of tax of $(365) and $(518) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively1,160 1,592 
Balance at the end of the period(184,947)(205,229)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of the period(510,328)(548,446)
Treasury stock
Balance at the beginning of the period(1,896,613)(1,902,964)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans6,603 14,266 
Purchase of treasury stock(6,915)(6,502)
Balance at the end of the period(1,896,925)(1,895,200)
Total stockholders’ equity$8,968,215 $7,757,125 
See accompanying notes.
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AMETEK, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2017  2016 

Cash provided by (used for):

   

Operating activities:

   

Net income

  $442,938  $403,050 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to total operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   131,005   122,968 

Deferred income taxes

   20,492   (2,638

Share-based compensation expense

   19,689   16,393 

Gain on sale of facility

   (1,133  —   

Net change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions

   19,221   (27,428

Pension contribution

   (52,493  (3,003

Other, net

   675   175 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating activities

   580,394   509,517 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Investing activities:

   

Additions to property, plant and equipment

   (45,630  (40,497

Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired

   (518,634  (359,976

Proceeds from sale of facility

   2,239   —   

Other, net

   (400  500 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total investing activities

   (562,425  (399,973
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Financing activities:

   

Net change in short-term borrowings

   (9,601  237,100 

Repurchases of common stock

   (6,730  (236,078

Cash dividends paid

   (62,003  (62,705

Excess tax benefits from share-based payments

   —     5,061 

Proceeds from employee stock plans and other, net

   35,345   15,234 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total financing activities

   (42,989  (41,388
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   44,176   (3,692
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

   19,156   64,464 

Cash and cash equivalents:

   

Beginning of period

   717,259   381,005 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

End of period

  $736,415  $445,469 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,
20242023
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities:
Net income$310,943 $305,712 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to total operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization98,000 82,379 
Deferred income taxes(2,974)(17,587)
Share-based compensation expense8,941 10,279 
Gain on sale of facilities(995)— 
Net change in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions816 4,883 
Pension contributions(1,460)(1,415)
Other, net(3,044)2,285 
Total operating activities410,227 386,536 
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment(27,652)(20,006)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired (99,266)
Proceeds from sale of facilities4,246 — 
Other, net1,994 (2,888)
Total investing activities(21,412)(122,160)
Financing activities:
Net change in short-term borrowings(363,052)(155,505)
Repurchases of common stock(6,915)(6,502)
Cash dividends paid(64,664)(57,492)
Proceeds from stock option exercises23,613 10,419 
Other, net(6,531)(5,886)
Total financing activities(417,549)(214,966)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(7,305)5,077 
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(36,039)54,487 
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period409,804 345,386 
End of period$373,765 $399,873 
See accompanying notes.

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AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)

1.Basis of Presentation


1.    Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. AMETEK, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that all adjustments (which primarily consist of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position of the Company at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the consolidated results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 20162023 and its cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 20162023 have been included. Quarterly results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes presented in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162023 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.Recent Accounting Pronouncements

2.    Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers(“ASU 2014-09”) and modified the standard thereafter. The objective ofASU 2014-09 is to establish a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance. The core principle ofASU 2014-09 is that an entity recognizes revenue at 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.ASU 2014-09 applies to all contracts with customers except those that are within the scope of other topics inNovember 2023, the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.

issued ASU 2014-09No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which requires disclosure of significant segment expenses and other segment items on an annual and interim basis under ASC 280. ASU 2023-07 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 20172023, and may be early adopted for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company will adoptASU 2014-09 as of January 1, 2018. The guidance permits2024. Early adoption by retrospectively applyingis permitted and the guidance to each prior reporting period presented (full retrospective method) or prospectively applying the guidance and providing additional disclosures comparing results to previous guidance, with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized in beginning retained earnings at the date of initial application (modified retrospective method). The Company expects to use the modified retrospective method of adoption.

ASU 2014-09 is primarily expected to impact the Company’s revenue recognition procedures by requiring recognition of certain revenues to move from upon shipment or delivery to over-time. The recording of certain revenues over-time is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position. Also, the Company is developing the additional expanded disclosures required. The Company is in the process of implementing the appropriate changes to business processes and controls to support recognition and disclosure underASU 2014-09. The Company does not currently expect the adoption ofASU 2014-09 to have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

In July 2015, the FASB issuedASU No. 2015-11,Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory(“ASU 2015-11”), which applies to inventory that is measured usingfirst-in,first-out (“FIFO”) or average cost. As prescribedamendments in this update, an entityASU should measure inventory that is within scope at the lower of cost and net realizable value, which is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory that is measured usinglast-in,first-out (“LIFO”). The Company prospectively adoptedASU 2015-11 effective January 1, 2017 and the adoption did not havebe applied on a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notesretrospective basis to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

In November 2015, the FASB issuedASU No. 2015-17,Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes(“ASU 2015-17”).ASU 2015-17 simplifies the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company prospectively adoptedASU 2015-17 effective January 1, 2017 and the adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The December 31, 2016 consolidated balance sheet was not adjusted for the adoption ofASU 2015-17.

In February 2016, the FASB issuedASU No. 2016-02,Leases(“ASU 2016-02”). The new standard establishes aright-of-use model that requires a lessee to record aright-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement.ASU 2016-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018.ASU 2016-02 is to be adopted using a modified retrospective approach and early adoption is permitted.presented. The Company has not determined the impactASU 2016-022023-07 may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position, cash flows and financial statement disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issuedASU No. 2016-09,Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting(“ASU 2016-09”).ASU 2016-09 includes changes to the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The Company prospectively adoptedASU 2016-09 effective January 1, 2017. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $2.5 million and $11.4 million, respectively, within Provision for income taxes related to the tax effects of share-based payment transactions. Prior to adoption, this amount would have been recorded as a component of Capital in excess of par value. The adoption of this standard could create volatility in the Company’s effective tax rate going forward. The Company elected not to change its accounting policy with respect to the estimation of forfeitures. The Company no longer reclassifies the excess tax benefits from share-based payments from operating activities to financing activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company excluded the excess tax benefits from the assumed proceeds available to repurchase shares in the computation of its diluted earnings per share and the related increase in the Company’s diluted weighted average common shares outstanding was not significant.

In January 2017,December 2023, the FASB issued ASUNo. 2017-01,Clarifying2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"), which improves income tax disclosures by requiring (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the Definitionrate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of a Business(“income tax disclosures. ASU 2017-01”).ASU 2017-01 provides a more robust framework to use in determining when a set of assets and activities is a business.ASU 2017-01 requires an entity to evaluate if substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets; if so, the set of assets is not a business.ASU 2017-01 requires that, to be a business, the set must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs.ASU 2017-012023-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017.ASU 2017-01 will be applied prospectively to any transactions occurring within the period of adoption.2024. Early adoption is permitted, including for interim or annual periods in which the financial statements have not been issued or made available for issuance. The Company does not expect the adoption ofASU 2017-01 to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position, cash flows and financial statement disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issuedASU No. 2017-04,Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment(“ASU 2017-04”).ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (second step) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Under the guidance, an impairment charge will be measured based on the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (first step).ASU 2017-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The Company early adoptedASU 2017-04 effective January 1, 2017 and the adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position, cash flows and financial statement disclosures.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notesindicates that all entities will apply its guidance prospectively with an option for retroactive application to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

In March 2017, the FASB issuedASU No. 2017-07,Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost(“ASU 2017-07”), which changes how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension and/or other postretirement benefit plans present the net periodic benefit costeach period in the income statement.ASU 2017-07 requires employers to present the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs. All other components of the net periodic benefit cost will be presented outside of operating income.ASU 2017-07 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted.financial statements. The Company has not determined the impactASU 2017-072023-09 may have on the Company’s financial statement disclosures.

3.    Revenues
The outstanding contract asset and liability accounts were as follows:
20242023
(In thousands)
Contract assets—January 1$140,826 $119,741 
Contract assets – March 31146,948 127,412 
Change in contract assets – increase (decrease)6,122 7,671 
Contract liabilities – January 1432,830 398,692 
Contract liabilities – March 31439,365 432,695 
Change in contract liabilities – (increase) decrease(6,535)(34,003)
Net change$(413)$(26,332)
The net change for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was driven by contract liabilities, specifically growth in advance payments from customers being largely offset by the increase in contract assets. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized revenue of $219.0 million and $199.3 million, respectively, that was previously included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities.
Contract assets are reported as a component of Other current assets in the consolidated resultsbalance sheet. At March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $47.5 million and $57.3 million of Customer advanced payments (contract liabilities), respectively, were recorded in Other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
The remaining performance obligations not expected to be completed within one year as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $596.3 million and $607.5 million, respectively. Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of firm, non-cancelable orders, with expected delivery dates to customers greater than one year from the balance sheet date, for which the performance obligation is unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied. These performance obligations will be substantially satisfied within two to three years.
Geographic Areas
Net sales were attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the customer. Information about the Company’s operations in different geographic areas was as follows for the three months ended March 31:
Three months ended March 31, 2024
EIGEMGTotal
(In thousands)
United States$568,897 $343,860 $912,757 
International(1):
United Kingdom26,707 28,192 54,899 
European Union countries142,242 114,986 257,228 
Asia298,045 50,199 348,244 
Other foreign countries120,888 42,164 163,052 
Total international587,882 235,541 823,423 
Consolidated net sales$1,156,779 $579,401 $1,736,180 
________________
(1)    Includes U.S. export sales of $473.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Three months ended March 31, 2023
EIGEMGTotal
(In thousands)
United States$561,896 $247,119 $809,015 
International(1):
United Kingdom28,038 31,062 59,100 
European Union countries135,658 116,807 252,465 
Asia283,892 50,905 334,797 
Other foreign countries107,763 33,977 141,740 
Total international555,351 232,751 788,102 
Consolidated net sales$1,117,247 $479,870 $1,597,117 
______________
(1)    Includes U.S. export sales of $434.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Major Products and Services
The Company’s major products and services in the reportable segments were as follows:
Three months ended March 31, 2024
EIGEMGTotal
(In thousands)
Process and analytical instrumentation$791,538 $ $791,538 
Aerospace and power365,241 152,452 517,693 
Automation and engineered solutions 426,949 426,949 
Consolidated net sales$1,156,779 $579,401 $1,736,180 

Three months ended March 31, 2023
EIGEMGTotal
(In thousands)
Process and analytical instrumentation$794,433 $— $794,433 
Aerospace and power322,814 143,050 465,864 
Automation and engineered solutions— 336,820 336,820 
Consolidated net sales$1,117,247 $479,870 $1,597,117 
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Three months ended March 31, 2024
EIGEMGTotal
(In thousands)
Products transferred at a point in time$945,998 $503,585 $1,449,583 
Products and services transferred over time210,781 75,816 286,597 
Consolidated net sales$1,156,779 $579,401 $1,736,180 

Three months ended March 31, 2023
EIGEMGTotal
(In thousands)
Products transferred at a point in time$935,308 $413,601 $1,348,909 
Products and services transferred over time181,939 66,269 248,208 
Consolidated net sales$1,117,247 $479,870 $1,597,117 

Product Warranties
The Company provides limited warranties in connection with the sale of its products. The warranty periods for products sold vary among the Company’s operations, but the majority do not exceed one year. The Company calculates its warranty expense provision based on its historical warranty experience and adjustments are made periodically to reflect actual warranty expenses. Product warranty obligations are reported as a component of Accrued liabilities and other in the consolidated balance sheet.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Changes in the accrued product warranty obligation were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period$37,087 $26,487 
Accruals for warranties issued during the period4,867 3,411 
Settlements made during the period(5,761)(3,224)
Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during the period32 133 
Balance at the end of the period$36,225 $26,807 
Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to meet their financial position or cash flows.

In May 2017, the FASB issuedASU No. 2017-09,Scope of Modification Accounting(“ASU 2017-09”).ASU 2017-09 clarifies which changesobligations to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting.ASU 2017-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted.Company. The Company doesrecognizes an allowance for credit losses, on all accounts receivable and contract assets, which considers risk of future credit losses based on factors such as historical experience, contract terms, as well as general and market business conditions, country, and political risk. Balances are written off when determined to be uncollectible.

At March 31, 2024, the Company had $983.9 million of accounts receivable, net of allowances of $13.3 million. Changes in the allowance were not expectmaterial for the adoption ofASU 2017-09 to have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

3.Earnings Per Share

three months ended March 31, 2024.

4.    Earnings Per Share
The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares considered outstanding during the periods. The calculation of diluted earnings per share reflects the effect of all potentially dilutive securities (principally outstanding stock options and restricted stock grants). The number of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share was as follows:

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 

Weighted average shares:

        

Basic shares

   230,439    231,894    230,049    233,387 

Equity-based compensation plans

   1,814    827    1,566    1,189 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted shares

   232,253    232,721    231,615    234,576 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

4.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Weighted average shares:
Basic shares231,097 230,126 
Equity-based compensation plans938 1,103 
Diluted shares232,035 231,229 
The componentscalculation of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisteddiluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2024 excluded an immaterial number of stock options because the exercise prices of these stock options exceeded the average market price of the following:

   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 2017  September 30, 2016 
   Foreign
Currency
Items
and Other
  Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
  Total  Foreign
Currency
Items
and Other
  Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
  Total 
   (In thousands) 

Balance at the beginning of the period

  $(294,922 $(199,376 $(494,298 $(271,501 $(151,808 $(423,309
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

       

Translation adjustments

   37,642   —     37,642   (10,441  —     (10,441

Change in long-term intercompany notes

   12,035   —     12,035   3,063   —     3,063 

Net investment hedge instruments

   (32,422  —     (32,422  (1,212  —     (1,212

Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   —     3,512   3,512   —     2,484   2,484 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   12,190   (1,321  10,869   423   (869  (446
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   29,445   2,191   31,636   (8,167  1,615   (6,552
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

  $(265,477 $(197,185 $(462,662 $(279,668 $(150,193 $(429,861
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Nine Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
   September 30, 2017  September 30, 2016 
   Foreign
Currency
Items
and Other
  Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
  Total  Foreign
Currency
Items
and Other
  Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
  Total 
   (In thousands) 

Balance at the beginning of the period

  $(338,631 $(203,758 $(542,389 $(250,593 $(155,038 $(405,631
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications:

       

Translation adjustments

   101,846   —     101,846   (26,581  —     (26,581

Change in long-term intercompany notes

   30,727   —     30,727   6,862   —     6,862 

Net investment hedge instruments

   (95,311  —     (95,311  (14,393  —     (14,393

Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   —     10,536   10,536   —     7,452   7,452 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   35,892   (3,963  31,929   5,037   (2,607  2,430 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

   73,154   6,573   79,727   (29,075  4,845   (24,230
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

  $(265,477 $(197,185 $(462,662 $(279,668 $(150,193 $(429,861
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

ReclassificationsCompany’s common shares, and the effect of their inclusion would have been antidilutive. There were no antidilutive shares for the amortization of defined benefit pension plans are included in Cost of sales in the consolidated statement of income. See Note 12 for further details.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

5.Fair Value Measurements

three months ended March 31, 2023.

5.    Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

The Company utilizes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to the valuations used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions used
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following table provides the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, consistent with the fair value hierarchy:

   September 30, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Fair Value   Fair Value 
   (In thousands) 

Fixed-income investments

  $7,896   $7,317 

hierarchy, at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

March 31, 2024
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Mutual fund investments$12,427 $12,427 $— $— 
Foreign currency forward contracts(733) (733)— 
December 31, 2023
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(In thousands)
Mutual fund investments$11,922 $11,922 $— $— 
Foreign currency forward contracts2,035 — 2,035 — 
The fair value of fixed-incomemutual fund investments which are valued as level 1 investments, wasis based on quoted market prices. The fixed-incomemutual fund investments are shown as a component of long-terminvestments and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.

For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 2016,2023, gains and losses on the investments noted above were not significant. No transfers between level 1 and level 2 investments occurred during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 2016.

2023.

Foreign Currency
At March 31, 2024, the Company had a Euro forward contract for a total notional value of 50.0 million Euros. The foreign currency forward contract is valued as a level 2 liability as it is corroborated by foreign currency exchange rates and shown as a component of other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, realized and unrealized gains and losses on the foreign currency forward contracts were not significant.
Financial Instruments

Cash, cash equivalents and fixed-incomemutual fund investments are recorded at fair value at September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and December 31, 20162023 in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

The following table provides the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instrument liabilities, for which fair value is measured for disclosure purposes only, compared to the recorded amounts at September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2016:

  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
  Recorded
Amount
  Fair Value  Recorded
Amount
  Fair Value 
  (In thousands) 

Short-term borrowings, net

 $—    $—    $—    $—   

Long-term debt, net (including current portion)

  (2,430,446  (2,456,920  (2,341,565  (2,386,901

2023:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Recorded
Amount
Fair Value
Recorded
Amount
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Long-term debt (including current portion)$(2,179,727)$(2,072,710)$(2,197,538)$(2,087,607)
The fair value of net short-term borrowings net approximates the carrying value. Short-term borrowings, net are valued as level 2 liabilities as they are corroborated by observable market data. The Company’s net long-term debt net is all privately held with no public market for this debt, therefore, the fair value of net long-term debt net was computed based on comparable current market data for similar debt instruments and is considered to be a level 3 liability.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

6.Hedging Activities

6.    Hedging Activities
The Company has designated certain foreign-currency-denominated long-term borrowings as hedges of the net investment in certain foreign operations. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, these net investment hedges includedBritish-pound-and Euro-denominated long-term debt. These borrowings were designed to create net investment hedges in each of thecertain designated foreign subsidiaries. The Company designated the British-pound- and Euro-denominated loans referred to above as hedging instruments to offset
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
translation gains or losses on the net investment due to changes in the British pound and Euro exchange rates. These net investment hedges are evidenced by management’s contemporaneous documentation supporting the hedge designation. Any gain or loss on the hedging instruments (the debt) following hedge designation is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income in the same manner as the translation adjustment on the hedged investment based on changes in the spot rate, which is used to measure hedge effectiveness.

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company had $408.7$284.3 million of British-pound-denominated loans, which were designated as a hedge against the net investment in British pound functional currency foreign subsidiaries. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company had $590.7$558.3 million in Euro-denominated loans, which were designated as a hedge against the net investment in Euro functional currency foreign subsidiaries. As a result of theBritish-pound-and British-pound- and Euro-denominated loans being designated and 100% effective as net investment hedges, $95.3$16.2 million of pre-tax currency remeasurement lossesgains have been included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.

7.Inventories, net

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 

Finished goods and parts

  $79,897   $75,827 

Work in process

   118,979    101,484 

Raw materials and purchased parts

   348,000    314,793 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total inventories, net

  $546,876   $492,104 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2024.

7.    Inventories, net
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
Finished goods and parts$147,747 $136,003 
Work in process167,751 165,914 
Raw materials and purchased parts811,830 830,554 
Total inventories, net$1,127,328 $1,132,471 
8.    Leases
The Company has commitments under operating leases for certain facilities, vehicles and equipment used in its operations. Cash used in operations for operating leases was not materially different from operating lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The Company's leases have a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately 7 years. Certain lease agreements contain provisions for future rent increases.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost$17,604 $14,677 
Variable lease cost3,191 3,230 
Total lease cost$20,795 $17,907 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
March 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
(In thousands)
Right of use assets, net$219,887 $229,723 
Lease liabilities included in Accrued Liabilities and other60,058 61,055 
Lease liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities173,811 182,436 
Total lease liabilities$233,869 $243,491 


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AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)

8.Acquisitions

Maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024 were as follows:
Lease Liability Maturity AnalysisOperating Leases
(In thousands)
Remaining 2024$45,287 
202549,818 
202640,043 
202728,987 
202821,126 
Thereafter85,921 
Total lease payments271,182 
Less: imputed interest37,313 
$233,869 
The Company spent $518.6 million in cash, net of cash acquired, to acquireRauland-Borg Corporation (“Rauland”) in February 2017 and MOCON, Inc. in June 2017. does not have any significant leases that have not yet commenced.
9.    Acquisitions
The Raulandinitial accounting for the December 2023 Paragon Medical acquisition includes a potential $30 million contingent payment due uponis being finalized, including the achievement of certain milestones as described further below. Rauland is a global provider of enterprise clinical and education communications solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems and educational facilities. MOCON is a provider of laboratory and field gas analysis instrumentation to research laboratories, production facilities and quality control departments in food and beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Rauland and MOCON are part of AMETEK’s Electronic Instruments Group.

The following table represents the preliminary allocationmeasurement of the aggregate purchase price foracquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities, as well as, the net assetsassociated income tax considerations. All amounts could change, potentially materially, as there is significant additional information that the Company must obtain to finalize the valuations of the 2017 acquisitions based on their estimated fair values at acquisition (in millions):

Property, plant and equipment

  $21.5 

Goodwill

   256.4 

Other intangible assets

   269.5 

Long-term liabilities

   (10.6

Deferred income taxes

   (27.2

Net working capital and other(1)

   34.5 
  

 

 

 

Total purchase price

   544.1 

Less: Contingent payment liability

   (25.5
  

 

 

 

Total cash paid

  $518.6 
  

 

 

 

(1)Includes $30.7 million in accounts receivable, whose fairassets acquired and liabilities assumed, and to finalize the value contractual cash flows and expected cash flows are approximately equal.

The amount allocated to goodwill is reflective of the benefits the Company expects to realize from the 2017 acquisitions as follows: Rauland provides the Company with attractive new growth opportunities within the medical technology market, strong growth opportunities in its core markets and incremental growth opportunities through acquisitions and international expansion. MOCON’s products and technologies complement the Company’s existing gas analysis instrumentation business and provides it with opportunities to expand into the growing food and pharmaceutical package testing market. intangible assets.

The Company expects approximately $146 millionfinalized its measurements of the goodwill recorded in connection with the 2017 acquisitions will be tax deductible in future years.

At September 30, 2017, purchase price allocated to othertangible and intangible assets and liabilities for its August 2023 acquisition of $269.5 million consistsUnited Electronic Industries, which had no material impact to the consolidated statement of $53.6 million of indefinite-lived intangible trade names, which are not subject to amortization. The remaining $215.9 million of other intangible assets consists of $162.0 million of customer relationships, which are being amortized over a period of 18 yearsincome and $53.9 million of purchased technology, which is being amortized over a period of 18 years. Amortization expense for each of the next five years for the 2017 acquisitions is expected to approximate $12 million per year.

balance sheet. The Company is in the process of finalizing the measurement of certain tangible andthe intangible assets and tangible assets and liabilities, for its 2017 acquisitions, including inventory, property, plant and equipment, goodwill, customer relationships, trade names, purchased technology, and the accounting for income taxes, and certainlong-term liabilities.

The above mentioned contingent payment is based on Rauland achieving a certain cumulative revenue target over the periodfor its October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018. If Rauland achieves the target, the $30 million contingent payment will be made; however, if the target is not achieved, no payment will be made. At the2023 acquisition date, the estimated fair value of the contingent payment liability was $25.5 million, which was based on a probabilistic approach using level 3 inputs. At September 30, 2017, there was no change to the estimated fair value of the contingent payment liability.

The 2017 acquisitions had an immaterial impact on reported net sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. Had the 2017 acquisitions been made at the beginning of 2017 or 2016, unaudited pro forma net sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, would not have been materially different than the amounts reported.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

9.Goodwill

Amplifier Research Corp.

10.    Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment were as follows:

   Electronic
Instruments
Group
   Electro-
mechanical
Group
   Total 
   (In millions) 

Balance at December 31, 2016

  $1,817.0   $1,002.0   $2,819.0 

Goodwill acquired

   256.4    —      256.4 

Purchase price allocation adjustments and other

   0.1    0.6    0.7 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   31.2    31.4    62.6 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

  $2,104.7   $1,034.0   $3,138.7 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

10.Income Taxes

EIGEMGTotal
(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2023$4,365.0 $2,082.6 $6,447.6 
Purchase price allocation adjustments and other11.8 0.6 12.4 
Foreign currency translation adjustments(16.0)(5.3)(21.3)
Balance at March 31, 2024$4,360.8 $2,077.9 $6,438.7 

11.    Income Taxes
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company had gross unrecognizeduncertain tax benefits of $58.5$244.1 million, of which $49.0$195.1 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate.

The following is a reconciliation of the liability for uncertain tax positions (in millions):

Balance at December 31, 2016

  $57.9 

Additions for tax positions

   8.7 

Reductions for tax positions

   (8.1
  

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

  $58.5 
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2023$233.5 
Additions for tax positions10.6
Reductions for tax positions
Balance at March 31, 2024$244.1
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
The additions above primarily reflect the tax positions for foreign tax planning initiatives. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amounts recognized in income tax expense for interest and penalties during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 20162023 were not significant.

11.Share-Based Compensation

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 18.5%, compared with 19.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The lower effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2024 is primarily due to lower foreign and state taxes compared to the first quarter of 2023.

12.    Share-Based Compensation
The Company's share-based compensation plans are described in Note 11, Share-Based Compensation, to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8, filed on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Share Based Compensation Expense
Total share-based compensation expense was as follows:

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 

Stock option expense

  $2,482   $2,311   $7,449   $7,634 

Restricted stock expense

   3,094    3,047    12,240    8,759 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Totalpre-tax expense

  $5,576   $5,358   $19,689   $16,393 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Stock option expense$3,509 $3,584 
Restricted stock expense4,797 5,040 
Performance restricted stock unit expense635 1,655 
Total pre-tax expense$8,941 $10,279 
Pre-tax share-based compensation expense is included in the consolidated statement of income in either Cost of sales or Selling, general and administrative expenses, depending on where the recipient’s cash compensation is reported. The nine months ended September 30, 2017 includes a second quarter of 2017 $2.5 millionpre-tax charge in corporate administrative expenses related to the accelerated vesting of restricted stock grants in association with the retirement of the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)


Stock Options
The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the grant date of grant using aBlack-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used in theBlack-Scholes-Merton model to estimate the fair values of stock options granted during the periods indicated:

  Nine Months Ended  Year Ended 
  September 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 

Expected volatility

  18.0  21.8

Expected term (years)

  5.0   5.0 

Risk-free interest rate

  1.94  1.23

Expected dividend yield

  0.60  0.77

Black-Scholes-Merton fair value per stock option granted

 $11.05  $9.14 

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Expected volatility28.2 %26.0 %
Expected term (years)5.05.0
Risk-free interest rate4.31 %3.54 %
Expected dividend yield0.62 %0.72 %
Black-Scholes-Merton fair value per stock option granted$56.42 $38.11 

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Notes to estimate the stock options’ expected term, which represents the period of time that the stock options granted are expected to be outstanding. Management anticipates that the future stock option holding periods will be similar to the historical stock option holding periods. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the expected term of the stock option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant. Compensation expense recognized for all share-based awards is net of estimated forfeitures. The Company’s estimated forfeiture rates are based on its historical experience.

Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information:

   Shares   Weighted
Average
Exercise

Price
   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual

Life
   Aggregate
Intrinsic

Value
 
   (In thousands)       (Years)   (In millions) 

Outstanding at December 31, 2016

   6,011   $42.25     

Granted

   1,331    60.32     

Exercised

   (1,388   30.96     

Forfeited

   (180   52.17     

Expired

   (8   52.10     
  

 

 

       

Outstanding at September 30, 2017

   5,766   $48.81    4.4   $99.3 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Exercisable at September 30, 2017

   3,010   $43.74    3.1   $67.1 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(In thousands)(Years)(In millions)
Outstanding at December 31, 20232,741 $101.20 
Granted231 181.93 
Exercised(321)79.67 
Forfeited(8)139.23 
Outstanding at March 31, 20242,643 $110.77 6.9$190.7 
Exercisable at March 31, 20241,962 $96.35 6.1$169.8 
The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 was $37.4$30.0 million. The total fair value of stock options vested during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 was $12.4$14.5 million. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, there was approximately $24$26.5 million of expected futurepre-tax compensation expense related to the 2.80.7 million nonvestednon-vested stock options outstanding, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years.


Restricted Stock
The following is a summary of the Company’s nonvestednon-vested restricted stock activity and related information:

   Shares   Weighted
Average
Grant Date

Fair Value
 
   (In thousands)     

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2016

   1,019   $48.59 

Granted

   335    60.24 

Vested

   (317   47.41 

Forfeited

   (66   51.33 
  

 

 

   

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at September 30, 2017

   971   $53.32 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

SharesWeighted
Average
 Grant Date
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2023296 $135.39 
Granted144 181.93 
Vested(135)132.65 
Forfeited(3)139.47 
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at March 31, 2024302 $158.83 
The total fair value of restricted stock vested during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 was $15.0$18.0 million. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, there was approximately $32$43.2 million of expected futurepre-tax compensation expense related to the 1.00.3 million nonvestednon-vested restricted shares outstanding, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years.
Performance Restricted Stock Units
In March 2024, the Company granted performance restricted stock units ("PRSU") to officers and certain key management-level employees. The PRSUs vest over a period up to three years from the grant date based on continuous service, with the number of shares earned (0% to 200% of the target award) depending upon the extent to which the Company achieves certain financial and market performance targets measured over the period from January 1 of the year of grant to December 31 of the third year. Half of the PRSUs were valued in a manner similar to restricted stock as the financial targets are based on the Company’s operating results, which represents a performance condition. The grant date fair value of these PRSUs are recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period based on the probable number of awards to vest at each reporting date.
The other half of the PRSUs were valued using a Monte Carlo model as the performance target is related to the Company’s total shareholder return compared to a group of peer companies, which represents a market condition. The Company recognizes the grant date fair value of these awards as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period.
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AMETEK, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)

The following is a summary of the Company’s non-vested performance restricted stock activity and related information:
SharesWeighted
Average
 Grant Date
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Non-vested performance restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2023239 $131.90 
Granted77 181.93 
Performance assumption change 1
24 121.91 
Vested(99)121.91 
Forfeited  
Non-vested performance restricted stock outstanding at March 31, 2024241 $151.05 

12.Retirement and Pension Plans

1 Reflects the number of PRSUs above target levels based on performance metrics.
As of March 31, 2024, there was approximately $17.9 million of expected future pre-tax compensation expense related to the 0.2 million non-vested restricted shares outstanding, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately one year.
13.    Retirement and Pension Plans
The components of net periodic pension benefit expense (income) were as follows:

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 

Defined benefit plans:

        

Service cost

  $1,919   $1,628   $5,657   $4,956 

Interest cost

   6,904    7,448    20,566    22,688 

Expected return on plan assets

   (13,343   (12,693   (39,884   (38,639

Amortization of net actuarial loss and other

   3,512    2,484    10,536    7,452 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension income

   (1,008   (1,133   (3,125   (3,543
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other plans:

        

Defined contribution plans

   5,830    5,660    18,788    18,537 

Foreign plans and other

   1,435    1,525    4,323    4,203 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other plans

   7,265    7,185    23,111    22,740 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net pension expense

  $6,257   $6,052   $19,986   $19,197 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost$730 $740 
Interest cost6,989 7,501 
Expected return on plan assets(13,632)(12,996)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and other2,337 2,821 
Pension income(3,576)(1,934)
Other plans:
Defined contribution plans14,595 13,516 
Foreign plans and other1,689 2,571 
Total other plans16,284 16,087 
Total net pension expense$12,708 $14,153 
For defined benefit plans, the net periodic benefit income, other than the service cost component, is included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the consolidated statement of income.
For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and 2016,2023, contributions to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans were $52.5$1.5 million and $3.0$1.4 million, respectively. The Company’s current estimate of 20172024 contributions to its worldwide defined benefit pension plans is in line with the range disclosed in Note 12 of the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

13.Product Warranties

The Company provides limited warranties in connection with the sale2023.

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Table of its products. The warranty periods for products sold vary among the Company’s operations, but generally do not exceed one year. The Company calculates its warranty expense provision based on its historical warranty experience and adjustments are made periodically to reflect actual warranty expenses.

Changes in the accrued product warranty obligation were as follows:

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017  2016 
  (In thousands) 

Balance at the beginning of the period

 $22,007  $22,761 

Accruals for warranties issued during the period

  12,235   9,630 

Settlements made during the period

  (13,690  (11,697

Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during  the period

  2,372   1,233 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

 $22,924  $21,927 
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Certain settlements of warranties made during the period were for specific nonrecurring warranty obligations. Product warranty obligations are reported as current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

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AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

March 31, 2024
(Unaudited)

14.Contingencies

14.    Contingencies
Asbestos Litigation

The Company (including its subsidiaries) has been named as a defendant in a number of asbestos-related lawsuits. Certain of these lawsuits relate to a business which was acquired by the Company and do not involve products which were manufactured or sold by the Company. In connection with these lawsuits, the seller of such business has agreed to indemnify the Company against these claims (the “Indemnified Claims”). The Indemnified Claims have been tendered to, and are being defended by, such seller. The seller has met its obligations, in all respects, and the Company does not have any reason to believe such party would fail to fulfill its obligations in the future. To date, no judgments have been rendered against the Company as a result of any asbestos-related lawsuit. The Company believes that it has good and valid defenses to each of these claims and intends to defend them vigorously.

Environmental Matters

Certain historic processes in the manufacture of products have resulted in environmentally hazardous wasteby-products as defined by federal and state laws and regulations. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company is named a Potentially Responsible Party (“PRP”) at 1312 non-AMETEK-owned former waste disposal or treatment sites (the“non-owned” “non-owned” sites). The Company is identified as a “de minimis” party in 12a majority of these sites based on the low volume of waste attributed to the Company relative to the amounts attributed to other named PRPs. In eight of these sites, the Company has reached a tentative agreement on the cost of the de minimis settlement to satisfy its obligation and is awaiting executed agreements. The tentativelyagreed-to settlement amounts are fully reserved. In the other four sites, the Company is continuing to investigate the accuracy of the alleged volume attributed to the Company as estimated by the parties primarily responsible for remedial activity at the sites to establish an appropriate settlement amount. At the remaining site where the Company is anon-de minimis PRP, the Company is participating in the investigation and/or related required remediation as part of a PRP Group and reserves have been established sufficient to satisfy the Company’s expected obligations. The Company historically has resolved these issues within established reserve levels and reasonably expects this result will continue. In addition to thesenon-owned sites, the Company has an ongoing practice of providing reserves for probable remediation activities at certain of its current or previously owned manufacturing locations (the “owned” sites). For claims and proceedings against the Company with respect to other environmental matters, reserves are established once the Company has determined that a loss is probable and estimable. This estimate is refined as the Company moves through the various stages of investigation, risk assessment, feasibility study and corrective action processes. In certain instances, the Company has developed a range of estimates for such costs and has recorded a liability based on the best estimate. It is reasonably possible that the actual cost of remediation of the individual sites could vary from the current estimates and the amounts accrued in the consolidated financial statements; however, the amounts of such variances are not expected to result in a material change to the consolidated financial statements. In estimating the Company’s liability for remediation, the Company also considers the likely proportionate share of the anticipated remediation expense and the ability of the other PRPs to fulfill their obligations.

Total environmental reserves at September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 and December 31, 20162023 were $27.8$35.6 million and $28.4$37.1 million, respectively, for bothnon-owned and owned sites. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company recorded $3.5$3.3 million in reserves and the reserve increased $0.3 million due to foreign currency translation.reserves. Additionally, the Company spent $4.4$4.8 million on environmental matters for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017. The Company’s reserves for environmental liabilities at September 30, 2017 and DecemberMarch 31, 2016 include reserves of $11.9 million and $12.4 million, respectively, for an owned site acquired in connection with the 2005 acquisition of HCC Industries (“HCC”). The Company is the designated performing party for the performance of remedial activities for one of several operating units making up a Superfund site in the San Gabriel Valley of California. The Company has obtained indemnifications and other financial assurances from the former owners of HCC related to the costs of the required remedial activities. At September 30, 2017, the Company had $12.0 million in receivables related to HCC for probable recoveries from third-party escrow funds and other committed third-party funds to support the required remediation. Also, the Company is indemnified by HCC’s former owners for approximately $19 million of additional costs.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

2024.

The Company has agreements with other former owners of certain of its acquired businesses, as well as new owners of previously owned businesses. Under certain of the agreements, the former or new owners retained, or assumed and agreed to indemnify the Company against, certain environmental and other liabilities under certain circumstances. The Company and some of these other parties also carry insurance coverage for some environmental matters. To date, these parties have met their obligations in all material respects.

The Company believes it has established reserves for the environmental matters described above, which are sufficient to perform all known responsibilities under existing claims and consent orders. The Company has no reason to believe that other third parties would fail to perform their obligations in the future. In the opinion of management, based on presently available information and the Company’s historical experience related to such matters, an adequate provision for probable costs has been made and the ultimate cost resulting from these actions is not expected to materially affect the consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company.

The Company has been remediating groundwater contamination for several contaminants, including trichloroethylene (“TCE”), at a formerly owned site in El Cajon, California. Several lawsuits have been filed against the Company alleging damages resulting from the groundwater contamination, including property damages and personal injury, and seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Given the state

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15.Reportable Segments

The Company has two reportable segments, Electronic Instruments Group (“EIG”) and Electromechanical Group (“EMG”). The Company’s operating segments are identified based on the existence of segment managers. Certain of the Company’s operating segments have been aggregated for segment reporting purposes primarily on the basis of product type, production processes, distribution methods and similarity of economic characteristics.

At September 30, 2017, there were no significant changes in identifiable assets of reportable segments from the amounts disclosed at December 31, 2016, other than those described in the acquisitions footnote (Note 8), nor were there any significant changes in the basis of segmentation or in the measurement of segment operating results. Operating information relating to the Company’s reportable segments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 can be found in the table included in Part I, Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q.

16.Stockholders’ Equity

The Company had a Shareholder Rights Plan, which expired in June 2017. Under the Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of one Right for each share of Company common stock owned at the close of business on June 2, 2007, and had authorized the issuance of one Right for each share of common stock of the Company issued between the Record Date and the Distribution Date. The Plan provided, under certain conditions involving acquisition of the Company’s common stock, that holders of Rights, except for the acquiring entity, would be entitled (i) to purchase shares of preferred stock at a specified exercise price, or (ii) to purchase shares of common stock of the Company, or the acquiring company, having a value of twice the Rights exercise price.

AMETEK, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

17.Restructuring Charges

During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company recordedpre-tax restructuring charges totaling $25.6 million, which had the effect of reducing net income by $17.0 million. The restructuring charges were reported in the consolidated statement of income as follows: $24.0 million in Cost of sales and $1.6 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses. The restructuring charges were reported in segment operating income as follows: $12.4 million in EIG, $11.6 million in EMG and $1.6 million in corporate administrative expenses. The restructuring actions primarily related to $19.3 million in severance costs for a reduction in workforce and $6.2 million of asset write-downs in response to the impact of a weak global economy on certain of the Company’s businesses and the effects of a continued strong U.S. dollar. The restructuring activities will be broadly implemented across the Company’s various businesses through the end of 2017, with most actions expected to be completed in 2018.

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company recordedpre-tax restructuring charges totaling $20.7 million, which had the effect of reducing net income by $13.9 million. The restructuring charges were reported in the consolidated statement of income as follows: $20.0 million in Cost of sales and $0.7 million in Selling, general and administrative expenses. The restructuring charges were reported in segment operating income as follows: $9.3 million in EIG, $10.8 million in EMG and $0.7 million in corporate administrative expenses. The restructuring actions primarily related to a reduction in workforce in response to the impact of a weak global economy on certain of the Company’s businesses and the effects of a continued strong U.S. dollar. The restructuring activities have been broadly implemented across the Company’s various businesses with all actions expected to be completed in 2018.

Accrued liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet included amounts related to the fourth quarter of 2016 and fourth quarter of 2015 restructuring charges as follows (in millions):

   Fourth Quarter
of 2016
Restructuring
   Fourth Quarter
of 2015
Restructuring
 

Balance at December 31, 2016

  $19.2   $9.2 

Utilization

   (5.4   (1.7

Foreign currency translation adjustments and other

   0.1    (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

  $13.9   $7.4 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Item 2.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Results of Operations

Results of Operations
The following table sets forth net sales and income by reportable segment and on a consolidated basis:

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2017   2016   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 

Net sales(1):

  

Electronic Instruments

  $671,606   $579,298   $1,949,038   $1,744,246 

Electromechanical

   413,193    365,732    1,208,047    1,122,888 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net sales

  $1,084,799   $945,030   $3,157,085   $2,867,134 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income and income before income taxes:

        

Segment operating income(2):

        

Electronic Instruments

  $164,448   $142,695   $486,385   $436,642 

Electromechanical

   84,059    71,439    248,968    231,181 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment operating income

   248,507    214,134    735,353    667,823 

Corporate administrative and other expenses

   (15,676   (13,018   (49,839   (39,148
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated operating income

   232,831    201,116    685,514    628,675 

Interest and other expenses, net

   (28,404   (26,868   (86,310   (80,824
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated income before income taxes

  $204,427   $174,248   $599,204   $547,851 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)After elimination of intra- and intersegment sales, which are not significant in amount.
(2)Segment operating income represents net sales less all direct costs and expenses (including certain administrative and other expenses) applicable to each segment, but does not include interest expense.

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Net sales:
Electronic Instruments$1,156,779 $1,117,247 
Electromechanical579,401 479,870 
Consolidated net sales$1,736,180 $1,597,117 
Operating income and income before income taxes:
Segment operating income:
Electronic Instruments$352,940 $309,747 
Electromechanical90,691 120,504 
Total segment operating income443,631 430,251 
Corporate administrative expenses(26,415)(24,710)
Consolidated operating income417,216 405,541 
Interest expense(35,254)(20,569)
Other (expense) income, net(633)(5,373)
Consolidated income before income taxes$381,329 $379,599 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company posted record sales and diluted earnings per share, and strong orders, operating income, net income and operating cash flow. The Company achieved these results from organic sales growth in both the Electronic Instruments Group (“EIG”) and Electromechanical Group (“EMG”), contributionssales. Contributions from the acquisitions of MOCON, Inc. in June 2017,Rauland-Borg Corporation (“Rauland”Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. ("Bison") in February 2017 and Laserage Technology Corporation (“Laserage”March 2023, United Electronic Industries ("UEI") in August 2023, Amplifier Research Corp. ("Amplifier Research") in October 2016,2023, and Paragon Medical ("Paragon") in December 2023, as well as our Operational Excellence initiatives, includinghad a positive impact on the 2016 realignment actions.

Thefirst quarter of 2024 results. In the first quarter of 2024 , the Company recorded realignmentpre-tax integration costs totaling $25.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 (the “2016 realignment costs”). The restructuring actions primarily related to $19.3 million in severance costs for a reduction in workforce and $6.2the Paragon acquisition totaling $29.2 million, of asset write-downs in response to the impact of a weak global economy on certain of the Company’s businesses and the effects of a continued strong U.S. dollar. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for further details.

For 2017, the strengthening global economic environment compared to 2016, thewhich $22.4 million is employee severance. The integration costs reduced net income by $22.2 million ($0.10 per diluted share). The full year impact of the 20172023 acquisitions, including the continued integration of Paragon, and 2016 acquisitions and continued focus on and implementation of our Operational Excellence initiatives including the 2016 realignment actions, are expected to have a positive impact on the remainder of the Company’s 2017our 2024 results.

Results of Operations (continued)

Results of operations for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172024 compared with the thirdfirst quarter of 2016

2023

Net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172024 were $1,084.8$1,736.2 million, an increase of $139.8$139.1 million or 14.8%8.7%, compared with net sales of $945.0$1,597.1 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2023. The increase in net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172024 was due to a 7%9% increase from acquisitions, 7% organic sales growth and favorable 1% effect of foreign currency translation.

acquisitions.

Total international sales for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172024 were $546.2$823.4 million or 50.4%47.4% of net sales, an increase of $47.2$35.3 million or 9.5%4.5%, compared with international sales of $499.0$788.1 million or 52.8%49.3% of net sales for the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2023. The $47.2 million increase in international sales was primarily driven by organic sales growth. Both reportable segments of the Company maintain strong international sales presences in Europe and Asia.

contributions from recent acquisitions.

Orders for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172024 were $1,122.0$1,662.7 million, an increasea decrease of $157.8$149.4 million or 16.4%8.2%, compared with $964.2$1,812.1 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2023. The increasedecrease in orders for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172024 was due to 9%a 10% decline in organic order growth,orders and a 6% increase from acquisitions and favorable 2% unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.

translation, partially offset by a 3% increase from acquisitions. The Company's backlog of unfilled orders at March 31, 2024 was $3,460.7 million, a decrease of $73.4 million or 2.1% compared with $3,534.1 million at December 31, 2023.

Segment operating income for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172024 was $248.5$443.6 million, an increase of $34.4$13.3 million or 16.1%3.1%, compared with segment operating income of $214.1$430.3 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.2023. Segment operating income,margins, as a percentage of net sales, increaseddecreased to 22.9%25.6% for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017,2024, compared with 22.7%26.9% for the thirdfirst quarter of 2016. The increase in segment operating income for the third quarter of 2017 resulted primarily from the increase in net sales noted above.

Cost of sales for the third quarter of 2017 was $719.7 million or 66.3% of net sales, an increase of $89.0 million or 14.1%, compared with $630.7 million or 66.7% of net sales for the third quarter of 2016. The cost of sales increase for the third quarter of 2017 was affected by the net sales increase noted above.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the third quarter of 2017 were $132.3 million or 12.2% of net sales, an increase of $19.1 million or 16.9%, compared with $113.2 million or 12.0% of net sales for the third quarter of 2016. SG&A expenses increased primarily due to the higher sales mentioned above.

Consolidated operating income was $232.8 million or 21.5% of net sales for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of $31.7 million or 15.8%, compared with $201.1 million or 21.3% of net sales for the third quarter of 2016.

The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2017 was 24.9%, compared with 25.0% for the third quarter of 2016. The effective tax rates for the third quarter of 2017 and 2016 reflect the impact of foreign earnings, which are taxed at lower rates, tax benefits related to international and state tax planning initiatives and the release of uncertain tax position liabilities relating to certain statute expirations. The third quarter of 2017 effective tax rate reflects $2.5 million of tax benefits related to share-based payment transactions in accordance with the January 1, 2017 adoption ofASU 2016-09. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for further details.

Net income for the third quarter of 2017 was $153.5 million, an increase of $22.8 million or 17.4%, compared with $130.7 million for the third quarter of 2016.

Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2017 were $0.66, an increase of $0.10 or 17.9%, compared with $0.56 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2016.

Results of Operations (continued)

2023. Segment Results

EIG’s netsales totaled $671.6 million for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of $92.3 million or 15.9%, compared with $579.3 million for the third quarter of 2016. The net sales increase was due to an 11% increase from the 2017 acquisitions of MOCON and Rauland, and 5% organic sales growth. Foreign currency translation was essentially flat period over period.

EIG’s operating income was $164.4 million for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of $21.7 million or 15.2%, compared with $142.7 million for the third quarter of 2016. The increase in EIG’s operating income for the third quarter of 2017 was primarily due to the higher sales mentioned above. EIG’s operating margins were 24.5% of net sales for the third quarter of 2017, compared with 24.6% of net sales for the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in EIG’s operating margins for the third quarter of 2017 was driven by the impact of the acquisitions noted above, which have lower operating margins than the Group’s base businesses.

EMG’s net sales totaled $413.2 million for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of $47.5 million or 13.0%, compared with $365.7 million for the third quarter of 2016. The net sales increase was due to 11% organic sales growth, a 2% increase from the 2016 acquisition of Laserage and favorable 1% effect of foreign currency translation.

EMG’s operating income was $84.1 million for the third quarter of 2017, an increase of $12.7 million or 17.8%, compared with $71.4 million for the third quarter of 2016. EMG’s operating margins were 20.3% of net sales for the third quarter of 2017, compared with 19.5% of net sales for the third quarter of 2016. The increase in EMG’s operating income and operating margins for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017 was primarily2024 included $29.2 million of integration costs related to the Paragon acquisition, which negatively impacted segment operating margins by 160 basis points. Segment operating margins were also negatively impacted in the first quarter of 2024 by the dilutive impact of the 2023 acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and the Paragon integration costs, segment operating margins increased 200 basis

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points compared to the first quarter of 2023, due to the higher sales mentioned above, as well ascontinued benefits from the benefits of the Group’sCompany's Operational Excellence initiatives.

Results

Cost of operations for the first nine months of 2017 compared with the first nine months of 2016

Net sales for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017 were $3,157.1 million, an increase of $290.02024 was $1,144.7 million or 10.1%, compared with net sales of $2,867.1 million for the first nine months of 2016. The increase in net sales for the first nine months of 2017 was due to a 6% increase from acquisitions and 5% organic sales growth, partially offset by an unfavorable 1% effect of foreign currency translation.

Total international sales for the first nine months of 2017 were $1,615.1 million or 51.2%65.9% of net sales, an increase of $110.4$122.2 million or 7.3%11.9%, compared with international sales of $1,504.7$1,022.5 million or 52.5%64.0% of net sales for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016. The $110.4 million increase in international sales was primarily driven by organic sales growth. Both reportable segments of the Company maintain strong international sales presences in Europe and Asia.

Orders for the first nine months of 2017 were $3,379.7 million, an increase of $503.2 million or 17.5%, compared with $2,876.5 million for the first nine months of 2016. The increase in orders for the first nine months of 2017 was due to 10% organic order growth, a 7% increase from acquisitions and favorable 1% effect of foreign currency translation. As a result, the Company’s backlog of unfilled orders was a record at September 30, 2017 of $1,379.2 million, an increase of $222.7 million or 19.3%, compared with $1,156.5 million at December 31, 2016.

Segment operating income for the first nine months of 2017 was $735.4 million, an increase of $67.6 million or 10.1%, compared with segment operating income of $667.8 million for the first nine months of 2016. Segment operating income, as a percentage of net sales, was 23.3% for both the first nine months of 2017 and 2016. The increase in segment operating income for the first nine months of 2017 resulted primarily from the increase in net sales noted above.

2023. Cost of sales for the first nine monthsquarter of 20172024 included $29.2 million of Paragon integration costs discussed above. Excluding the impact of the Paragon integration costs, the cost of sales for the first quarter of 2024 was $2,084.464.2% of net sales.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were $174.3 million or 66.0%10.0% of net sales, an increase of $190.3$5.2 million or 10.0%3.1%, compared with $1,894.1$169.1 million or 66.1%10.6% of net sales for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016. The cost of sales increase for the first nine months of 2017 was affected by the net sales increase noted above.

Results of Operations (continued)

SG&A2023. General and administrative expenses for the first nine monthsquarter of 20172024 were $387.2$26.4 million, compared with $24.7 million for the first quarter of 2023.

Consolidated operating income was $417.2 million or 12.3% of net sales, an increase of $42.9 million or 12.5%, compared with $344.3 million or 12.0%24.0% of net sales for the first nine months of 2016. SG&A expenses increased primarily due to the higher sales mentioned above and a second quarter of 2017 $2.5 million equity-based compensation charge related to the accelerated vesting2024, an increase of restricted stock grants in association with the retirement of the Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Consolidated operating income was $685.5$11.7 million or 21.7%2.9%, compared with $405.5 million or 25.4% of net sales for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017, an increase of $56.8 million or 9.0%, compared with $628.7 million or 21.9% of net sales2023. Operating income and operating margins for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016.

2024 included $29.2 million of integration costs related to the Paragon acquisition, which negatively impacted operating margins by 170 basis points. Operating margins were also negatively impacted in the first quarter of 2024 by the dilutive impact of the 2023 acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and the Paragon integration costs, operating margins increased 180 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2023.

Other expense, net was $0.6 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared with $5.4 million of other expense, net for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease of $4.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 is primarily driven by higher pension income of $1.5 million, as well as higher interest income of $1.2 million.
The effective tax rate for the first nine monthsquarter of 20172024 was 26.1%18.5%, compared with 26.4%19.5% for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016.2023. The effective tax rates for the first nine months of 2017 and 2016 reflect the impact of foreign earnings, which are taxed at lower rates, tax benefits related to international and state tax planning initiatives and the release of uncertain tax position liabilities relating to certain statute expirations. The first nine months of 2017 effective tax rate reflects $11.4 millionin the first quarter of tax benefits related2024 is primarily due to share-based payment transactions in accordance with the January 1, 2017 adoption ofASU 2016-09. See Note 2lower foreign and state taxes compared to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1first quarter of this Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for further details.

2023.

Net income for the first nine monthsquarter of 20172024 was $442.9$310.9 million, an increase of $39.8$5.2 million or 9.9%1.7%, compared with $403.1$305.7 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016.

2023.

Diluted earnings per share for the first nine monthsquarter of 20172024 were $1.91,$1.34, an increase of $0.19$0.02 or 11.0%1.5%, compared with $1.72$1.32 per diluted share for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016.

2023.

Segment Results

EIG’s netsales

EIGs net sales totaled $1,949.0$1,156.8 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017,2024, an increase of $204.8$39.6 million or 11.7%3.5%, compared with $1,744.2$1,117.2 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016.2023. The net sales increase was due to a 9%1% increase in organic sales and a 3% increase from the 2017 acquisitions of MOCON and Rauland and 2016 acquisitions of HS Foils, Nu Instruments, Brookfield and ESP/SurgeX, and 4% organic sales growth. Foreign currency translation was essentially flat period over period.

recent acquisitions.

EIG’s operating income was $486.4$352.9 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017,2024, an increase of $49.8$43.2 million or 11.4%13.9%, compared with $436.6$309.7 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016. The increase in2023. EIG’s operating incomemargins were a record 30.5% of net sales for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017 was primarily2024, compared with 27.7% for the first quarter of 2023. EIG's operating margins increased in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023 due to the higher sales mentionedincrease discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the benefits of the Group’sCompany's Operational Excellence initiatives. EIG’s operating margins were 25.0% of net sales for both the first nine months of 2017 and 2016.

EMG’snet sales totaled $1,208.0$579.4 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017,2024, an increase of $85.1$99.5 million or 7.6%20.7%, compared with $1,122.9$479.9 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016.2023. The net sales increase was due to 7% organic sales growth and a 2%25% increase from the 2016 acquisition of Laserage,recent acquisitions, partially offset by an unfavorable 1% effecta 4% organic sales decrease. The organic sales decrease for the first quarter of foreign currency translation.

2024 is due to customer inventory normalization in our automation and engineered solutions core businesses

EMG’s operating income was $249.0$90.7 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2017, an increase2024, a decrease of $17.8$29.8 million or 7.7%24.7%, compared with $231.2$120.5 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2016. The increase in EMG’s operating income for the first nine months of 2017 was primarily due to the higher sales mentioned above, as well as the benefits of the Group’s Operational Excellence initiatives.2023. EMG’s operating margins were 20.6%15.7% of net sales for both the first nine monthsquarter of 20172024, compared with 25.1% for the first quarter of 2023. EMG's operating income and 2016.

operating margins for the first quarter of 2024 included $29.2 million of integration costs related to the Paragon acquisition, which negatively impacted segment operating margins by 500 basis points. Segment operating margins were also negatively impacted in the first quarter of 2024 by the dilutive impact of the 2023 acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions and the Paragon integration costs, segment operating margins decreased 100 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2023, due to the organic sales decrease discussed above.

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Financial Condition

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash provided by operating activities totaled $580.4$410.2 million for the first ninethree months of 2017,2024, an increase of $70.9$23.7 million or 13.9%6.1%, compared with $509.5$386.5 million for the first ninethree months of 2016. For the first nine months of 2017,2023. The increase in cash provided by operating activities included a $50.1 million contribution to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans in the first quarter of 2017, with $40.0 million contributed to U.S. defined benefit pension plans and $10.1 million contributed to foreign defined benefit pension plans. Offsetting the defined benefit pension plan contributions for the first ninethree months of 20172024 was primarily due to higher net income, net of noncash depreciation and lower overall operating working capital levels driven by the Company’s continued focus on working capital management.

amortization expense related to recent acquisitions.

Free cash flow (cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures) was $534.8$382.6 million for the first ninethree months of 2017,2024, compared with $469.0$366.5 million for the first ninethree months of 2016.2023. EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) was $802.6$512.8 million for the first ninethree months of 2017,2024, compared with $740.8$481.7 million for the first ninethree months of 2016.2023. Free cash flow and EBITDA are presented because the Company is aware that they are measures used by third parties in evaluating the Company.

Cash used forby investing activities totaled $562.4$21.4 million for the first ninethree months of 2017,2024, compared with $400.0cash used by investing activities of $122.2 million for the first ninethree months of 2016.2023. For the first ninethree months of 2017,2023, the Company paid $518.6$99.3 million, net of cash acquired, to acquire MOCON in June 2017 and Rauland in February 2017. For the first nine months of 2016, the Company paid $360.0 million, net of cash acquired, to acquire HS Foils and Nu Instruments in July 2016, and Brookfield and ESP/SurgeX in January 2016.purchase Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. Additions to property, plant and equipment totaled $45.6$27.7 million for the first ninethree months of 2017,2024, compared with $40.5$20.0 million for the first ninethree months of 2016.

2023.

Cash used forby financing activities totaled $43.0$417.5 million for the first ninethree months of 2017,2024, compared with $41.4cash used by financing activities of $215.0 million for the first ninethree months of 2016.2023. At March 31, 2024, total debt, net was $2,933.2 million, compared with $3,313.3 million at December 31, 2023. For the first ninethree months of 2017, short-term2024, total borrowings decreased $9.6by $363.1 million compared with an increase of $237.1a $155.5 million decrease for the first ninethree months of 2016.2023. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $1,110.5$2,187.5 million under its revolving credit facility, including the $300$700 million accordion feature.

For the first nine months of 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 112,000 shares of its common stock for $6.7 million,

The debt-to-capital ratio was 24.6% at March 31, 2024, compared with $236.1 million used for repurchases of approximately 4,995,000 shares for the first nine months of 2016. At September 30, 2017, $368.9 million was available under the Company’s Board of Directors authorization for future share repurchases.

At September 30, 2017, total debt, net was $2,430.4 million, compared with $2,341.6 million27.5% at December 31, 2016. In the fourth quarter of 2017, $270 million of 6.20% senior notes will mature and become payable. In the third quarter of 2018, $80 million of 6.35% senior notes and $160 million of 7.08% senior notes will mature and become payable. Thedebt-to-capital ratio was 39.2% at September 30, 2017, compared with 41.8% at December 31, 2016.2023. The netdebt-to-capital ratio (total debt, net less cash and cash equivalents divided by the sum of net debt and stockholders’ equity) was 31.0%22.2% at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, compared with 33.3%25.0% at December 31, 2016.2023. The netdebt-to-capital ratio is presented because the Company is aware that this measure is used by third parties in evaluating the Company.

Additional financing activities for the first three months of 2024 included cash dividends paid of $64.7 million, compared with $57.5 million for the first three months of 2023. Effective February 9, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 12% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to $0.28 per common share from $0.25 per common share. The Company repurchased $6.9 million of its common stock for the first three months of 2024, compared with $6.5 million for the first three months of 2023. Proceeds from stock option exercises were $23.6 million for the first three months of 2024, compared with $10.4 million for the first three months of 2023.
As a result of all of the Company’s cash flow activities for the first ninethree months of 2017,2024, cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 totaled $736.4$373.8 million, compared with $717.3$409.8 million at December 31, 2016.2023. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2024, the Company had $648.8$337.3 million in cash outside the United States, compared with $481.6$375.9 million at December 31, 2016.2023. The Company utilizes this cash to fund its international operations, as well as to acquire international businesses. The Company is in compliance with all covenants, including financial covenants, for all of its debt agreements. The Company believes it has sufficient cash-generating capabilities from domestic and unrestricted foreign sources, available credit facilities and access to long-term capital funds to enable it to meet its operating needs and contractual obligations in the foreseeable future.

Critical Accounting Policies
The Company’s critical accounting policies are detailed in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Primary disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies is also included in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Forward-Looking Information

Information contained in this discussion, other than historical information, is considered “forward-looking statements” and is subject to various factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. These factors and uncertainties include general economic conditions affecting the industries the Company serves; changes in the competitive environment or the effects of competition in the Company’s markets; risks associated with international sales and operations;related to the Company’s ability to consummate and successfully integrate future
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acquisitions; risks associated with international sales and operations, including supply chain disruptions; the Company’s ability to successfully develop new products, open new facilities or transfer product lines; the price and availability of raw materials; compliance with government regulations, including environmental regulations; andchanges in the competitive environment or the effects of competition in the Company’s markets; the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources.sources; and general economic conditions affecting the industries the Company serves. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect the Company’s future results is contained in AMETEK’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent reports onForm 10-K,10-Q10-K, 10-Q, and8-K. AMETEK disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, unless required by the securities laws to do so.

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely manner. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our system of disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange ActRule 13a-15(b) as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2024. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Such evaluation did not identify any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) Purchase of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers.

The following table reflects purchases of AMETEK, Inc. common stock by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2017:

Period

  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)(2)
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plan (2)
   Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plan
 

July 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017

   20,306   $61.55    20,306   $368,870,746 

August 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017

   106    61.58    106    368,864,218 

September 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017

   —      —      —      368,864,218 
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   20,412    61.55    20,412   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

(1)Represents shares surrendered to the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with employees’ share-based compensation awards.
(2)Consists of the number of shares purchased pursuant to the Company’s Board of Directors $400 million authorization for the repurchase of its common stock announced in November 2016. Such purchases may be effected from time to time in the open market or in private transactions, subject to market conditions and at management’s discretion.

March 31, 2024:

PeriodTotal Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)(2)
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plan (2)
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plan
January 1, 2024 to January 31, 2024— $— — $816,130,993 
February 1, 2024 to February 29, 202473 168.50 73 816,118,693 
March 1, 2024 to March 31, 202441,228 167.42 41,228 809,216,260 
Total41,301 $167.42 41,301 
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(1)    Represents shares surrendered to the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with employees’ share-based compensation awards.

(2)     Consists of the number of shares purchased pursuant to the Company’s Board of Directors $1 billion authorization for the repurchase of its common stock announced in May 2022. Such purchases may be effected from time to time in the open market or in private transactions, subject to market conditions and at management’s discretion.
Item 5. Other Information
Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies

During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Item 6.
Exhibit
Number
Exhibits

Description

Exhibit

Number

Description

101.INS*XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101).

*Filed electronically herewith.

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*    Filed electronically herewith.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

AMETEK, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc.
By:/s/ THOMAS M. MONTGOMERY
(Registrant)
By:

/s/ THOMAS M. MONTGOMERY

Thomas M. Montgomery
Senior Vice President – Comptroller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
May 2, 2024

November 2, 2017

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