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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 FORM 10-K

xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20142016
OR
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 001-34652
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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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THE NETHERLANDS 98-0641254
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
Kolthofsingel 8, 7602 EM AlmeloJan Tinbergenstraat 80, 7559 SP Hengelo
The Netherlands
 31-546-879-55531-74-357-8000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code) (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares—nominal value €0.01 per share New York Stock Exchange
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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 Regulation S-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  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
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The aggregate market value of the registrant’s ordinary shares held by non-affiliates at June 30, 20142016 was approximately $7.7$5.9 billion based on the New York Stock Exchange closing price for such shares on that date.
As of January 15, 2015, 169,316,47713, 2017, 170,879,763 ordinary shares were outstanding.
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Part III of this Report incorporates information from certain portions of the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 21, 2015.18, 2017. Such Definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 20142016.
 


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Cautionary Statements Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical facts, this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including any documents incorporated by reference herein, includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These forward-looking statements also relate to our future prospects, developments, and business strategies. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “continue,” “intend,” “plan,” and similar terms or phrases, or the negative of such terminology or comparable terminology, including references to assumptions. However, these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.
Forward-looking statements contained herein, or in other statements made by us, are made based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us, and are subject to uncertainties and other important factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict, and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. WeAlthough we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurances that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition.
We believe that the following important factors, among others (including those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K), could affect our future performance and the liquidity and value of our securities and cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf:
risks associated with changes to current policies by the U.S. government;
adverse conditions in the automotive industry have had, and may in the future have, adverse effects on our businesses;
competitive pressures could require us to lower our prices or result in reduced demand for our products;
integration of acquired companies, including the acquisitionacquisitions of August Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader") and certain subsidiaries of Custom Sensors & Technologies Ltd. in the U.S., the U.K., and France, as well as certain assets in China (collectively, "CST"), and any future acquisitions and joint ventures or dispositions, may require significant resources and/or result in significant unanticipated losses, costs, or liabilities, and we may not realize all of the anticipated operating synergies and cost savings from acquisitions;
risks associated with our non-U.S. operations, including compliance with export control regulations, foreign currency risks, and the potential for changes in socio-economic conditions and/or monetary and fiscal policies;policies, including as a result of the impending exit of the U.K. from the European Union;
we may incur material losses and costs as a result of intellectual property, product liability, warranty, and recall claims that may be brought against us;
taxing authorities could challenge our historical and future tax positions or our allocation of taxable income among our subsidiaries, or tax laws to which we are subject could change in a manner adverse to us;
labor disruptions or increased labor costs could adversely affect our substantialbusiness;
our level of indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to operate our business, and we may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows to meet our debt service obligations or comply with the covenants contained in the credit agreements;
risks associated with security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology infrastructure; and
the other risks set forth in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We urge readers to review carefully the risk factors described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the other documents that we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You can read these documents at www.sec.gov or on our website at www.sensata.com.

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PART I
 
ITEM 1.BUSINESS    
The Company
The reporting company is Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (“Sensata Technologies Holding”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the “Company,” “Sensata,” “we,” “our,” and “us.”
Sensata Technologies Holding is incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and conducts its businessoperations through subsidiary companies whichthat operate business and product development centers primarily in the United States (the "U.S."), the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom (the "U.K."); and manufacturing operations primarily in China, Malaysia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Brazil,Germany, the U.K., and the U.S. We organize our operations into the Sensorstwo businesses, Performance Sensing and Controls businesses.Sensing Solutions.
Overview
Sensata, a global industrial technology company, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of sensors and controls. We produce a wide range of sensors and controls for applications such as pressure sensors in automotive systems, thermal circuit breakers in aircraft, pressure sensors in automotive systems, and bimetal current and temperature control devices in electric motors. We can trace our origins back to entities that have been engaged in the sensors and controls business since 1916.
Our sensors are customized devices that translate a physical phenomenon, such as forcepressure or position, into electronic signals that microprocessors or computer-based control systems can act upon. Our controls are customized devices embedded within systems to protect them from excessive heat or current. Underlying these sensors and controls are core technology platforms—thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit protection, micro electromechanical systems, ceramic capacitance, and monosilicon strain gage—that we leverage across multiple products and applications, enabling us to optimize our research, development, and engineering investments and achieve economies of scale.
Our primary products include low-, medium-, and high-pressure sensors, speed and position sensors, bimetal electromechanical controls, temperature sensors, speed sensors, position sensors, force sensors, motor protectors,power conversion and control products, thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers, pressure switches, and switches.interconnection products. We develop customized, innovative solutions for specific customer requirements or applications across a variety of end-markets, including automotive, heavy vehicle on- and off-road ("HVOR"), appliance, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”), industrial, aerospace, data/telecom, semiconductor, and mobile power, among others. We have long-standing relationships with a geographically diverse base of leading global original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and other multinational companies.
We develop products that address increasingly complex engineering requirements by investing substantially in research, development, and application engineering. By locating our global engineering team in close proximity to key customers in regional business centers, we are exposed to many development opportunities at an early stage and work closely with our customers to deliver solutions that meet their needs. As a result of the long development lead times and embedded nature of our products, we collaborate closely with our customers throughout the design and development phase of their products. Systems development by our customers typically requires significant multi-year investment for certification and qualification, which are often government or customer mandated. We believe the capital commitment and time required for this process significantly increases the switching costs once a customer has designed and installed a particular sensor or control into a system.
We use a broad range of manufactured components, subassemblies, and raw materials in the manufacture of our products, including silver, gold, platinum, palladium, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, and resins. Certain of our Sensors product lines use magnets containing rare earth metals, of which a large majority of the world's production is in China. A reduction in the export of rare earth materials from China could limit the worldwide supply of these rare earth materials, significantly increasing the price of magnets, which could materially impact our Sensors business.
We are a global business, with significant operations around the world. As of December 31, 2016, 37%, 36%, and 27% of our fixed assets were located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, respectively. We have a diverse revenue mix by geography, customer, and end-market, and we have significant operations around the world.end-market. We generated 40%43%, 31%25%, and 29%32% of our net revenue in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014.2016. Our largest customer accounted for approximately 7%9% of our net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014.2016. Our net revenue for the year ended December 31, 20142016 was derived from the following end-markets: 24%25.2% from European automotive, 20%20.1% from North American automotive, 17.8% from Asia and rest of world automotive, 18%12.8% from North American automotive, 8%HVOR, 9.0% from appliancesindustrial, 5.9% from appliance and HVAC, 13%4.7% from HVOR, 7% from industrial,aerospace, and 10%4.5% from all other end-markets. Within many of our end-markets, we are a significant supplier to multiple OEMs, reducing our exposure to fluctuations in market share within individual end-markets.

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Acquisition History
We can trace our origins back to entities that have been engaged inOver the sensors and controls business since 1916. We operated as a part of Texas Instruments Incorporated ("Texas Instruments" or "TI") from 1959 until April 27, 2006, when Sensata Technologies B.V. ("STBV"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Sensata Technologies Holding, completed the carve-out and acquisition of the Sensors and Controls business from Texas Instruments (the "2006 Acquisition"), which was effected through a number of STBV's subsidiaries that collectively purchased the assets and assumed the liabilities being transferred.
Between the 2006 Acquisition and December 31, 2013,past ten years, we completed the following significant acquisitions:
First Technology Automotive and Special Products (2006);
Airpax Holdings, Inc. (2007);
    Segment  
Date Acquired Entity Performance Sensing Sensing Solutions 
Purchase Price (in Millions)
July 27, 2007 Airpax Holdings, Inc. ("Airpax")   X $277.3
January 28, 2011 Automotive on Board ("MSP") X   $152.5
August 1, 2011 Sensor-NITE Group Companies ("HTS") X   $324.0
January 2, 2014 Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp. ("Wabash") X   $59.6
May 29, 2014 Magnum Energy Incorporated ("Magnum")   X $60.6
August 4, 2014 CoActive U.S. Holdings Inc. ("DeltaTech Controls") X   $177.8
October 14, 2014 August Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader") X   $1,004.7
December 1, 2015 
Custom Sensors & Technologies ("CST") (1)
 X X $1,000.8
(1)Includes the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of certain subsidiaries of Custom Sensors & Technologies Ltd. in the U.S., the U.K., and France, as well as certain assets in China.
Automotive on Board sensors business of Honeywell International Inc. (2011); and
Sensor-NITE Group Companies (2011).
On January 2, 2014, we acquired Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp. ("Wabash") for $59.6 million in cash. Wabash develops, manufactures, and sells a broad range of custom-designed sensors and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, and the U.K. We acquired Wabash in order to complement our existing magnetic speed and position sensor product portfolio and to provide new capabilities in throttle position and transmission range sensing, while enabling additional entry points into the HVOR end-market. Wabash is being integrated into our Sensors segment.
On May 29, 2014, we acquired Magnum Energy Incorporated ("Magnum") for $60.6 million in cash. Magnum is a supplier of pure sine, low-frequency inverters and inverter/chargers based in Everett, Washington. Magnum products are used in recreational vehicles and the solar/off-grid applications market. We acquired Magnum to complement our existing inverter business. Magnum is being integrated into our Controls segment.
On August 4, 2014, we acquired CoActive US Holdings, Inc., the direct or indirect parent of companies comprising the DeltaTech Controls business ("DeltaTech") for an aggregate purchase price of $177.8 million. DeltaTech is a manufacturer of customized electronic operator controls based on magnetic position sensing technology for the construction, agriculture, and material handling industries, and is being integrated into our Sensors segment. DeltaTech was acquired to expand our magnetic speed and position sensing business with new and existing customers in the HVOR market.
On October 14, 2014, we acquired August Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader") for an aggregate purchase price of $1,004.7 million. Schrader is a manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring sensors (“TPMS”), a vehicle safety feature now standard on all cars and light trucks sold in the United States and growing in use globally in Europe and Asia. Fuel economy and safety regulations in each region are driving the rapid adoption of TPMS. Schrader was acquired to add TPMS and additional low pressure sensing capabilities to our current product portfolio. Schrader is being integrated into our Sensors segment.
Segment Realignment
Prior to the fourth quarter of 2014, our segment organization was based on product families included in each segment (sensor products in the Sensors segment and control products in the Controls segment). In the fourth quarter of 2014, we realigned our segments as a result of organizational changes that better allocate our resources to support our ongoing business strategy. The portion of the Sensors segment that has historically served the HVAC and industrial end-markets (the industrial sensing product line) was moved to the Controls segment because the Controls segment is active in the end-markets that this product line serves, and has available resources and capacity to drive content growth in existing channels and systems.
Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have recast information provided on our reportable segments for the periods presented to reflect this change. Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of how we organize our segments.
SensorsPerformance Sensing Business
Overview
Our SensorsPerformance Sensing business is a leading supplier of automotive and HVOR sensors, including pressure sensors, speed and position sensors, temperature sensors, operator controls, and pressure switches, and force sensors.switches. Our SensorsPerformance Sensing business accounted for approximately

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73% 74% of our 20142016 net revenue. Products manufactured by our SensorsPerformance Sensing business are used in a wide variety of applications, including automotive and HVOR air conditioning, braking, transmission,exhaust, fuel oil, tire, and air bag applications, as well as HVOR applications, including operator controls. We have historically derived most of the revenue in our Sensors business from the sale of medium and high-pressure sensors. With the acquisition of Schrader, we have added significant low pressure sensing capabilities, primarily TPMS, to our existing portfolio.transmission applications. We believe that we are one of the largest suppliers of pressure and high temperature sensors in the majority of the key applications in which we compete. Our customers consist primarily of leading global automotive and HVOR OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers. Our products are ultimately used by the majority of global automotive OEMs, providing us with a balanced customer portfolio, which, we believe, helps to protect us against shifts in market share between different OEMs.
Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of the SensorsPerformance Sensing segment operating income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 20122014 and total assets as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013.2015.
SensorsPerformance Sensing Business Markets
Sensors are customized devices that translate a physical phenomenon, such as pressure or position, into electronic signals for use bythat microprocessors or computer-based control systems.systems can act upon. The market is characterized by a broad range of products and applications across a diverse set of end-markets. We believe large OEMs and other multinational companies are increasingly demanding a global presence to supply sensors for their key global platforms.
Automotive and heavy vehicle on- and off-road ("HVOR")HVOR sensors are included in the SensorsPerformance Sensing business results, while industrial and aerospace sensors are included in the ControlsSensing Solutions business results. Refer to the ControlsSensing Solutions Business Markets section for discussion of industrial and aerospace sensors. Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details regarding the rationale for organizing our segments.
Automotive and HVOR Sensors
Revenue growth from the global automotive and HVOR sensor end-markets, which include applications in powertrain, tire, air conditioning, and chassis control, is driven, we believe, by three principal trends. First, global automotive vehicle unit sales have demonstrated moderate but consistent annual growth since the global recession in 2008 and 2009 and are expected to continue to increase over the long-term due to population growth and increased usage of cars in emerging markets. Second, the number of sensors used per vehicle has expanded, driven by a combination of factors including government regulation of safety, emissions, and greater fuel efficiency, and consumer demand for new applications, as well asand productivity for HVOR sensors.applications. For example, governments have mandated sensor-intensive advanced braking systemsfuel economy standards such as the Corporate Average Fuel Economy ("CAFE") requirements in boththe U.S. and emissions requirements such as "Euro VI" in Europe and the United States.lead to sensor-rich automobile powertrain strategies. Finally, revenue

growth has been augmented by a continuing shift away from legacy electromechanical products towards higher-value electronic solid-state sensors.
Based onAccording to the LMC Automotive "Global Car & Truck Forecast" for the fourth quarter 2014, we believe2016, the production of global light vehicles in 2016 was approximately 86.692.4 million units, in 2014, an increase of 2.2%3.9% from 2013.2015.
The automotive and HVOR sensor markets are characterized by high switching costs and barriers to entry, benefiting incumbent market leaders. Sensors are critical components that enable a wide variety of applications, many of which are essential to the proper functioning of the product in which they are incorporated. Sensor application-specific products require close engineering collaboration between the sensor supplier and the OEM or the Tier 1 supplier. As a result, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers make significant investments in selecting, integrating, and testing sensors as part of their product development. Switching to a different sensor results in considerable additional work, both in terms of sensor customization and extensive platform/product retesting. This results in high switching costs for automotive and HVOR manufacturers once a sensor is designed-in, and we believe is one of the reasons that sensors are rarely changed during a platform lifecycle,life-cycle, which isin the case of the automotive end-market typically lasts five to seven years. Given the importance of reliability and the fact that the sensors have to be supported through the length of a product life, our experience has been that OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers tend to work with suppliers that have a long track record of quality and on-time delivery and the scale and resources to meet their needs as the car platform evolves and grows. In addition, the automotive segment is one of the largest markets for sensors, giving participants with a presence in this end-market significant scale advantages over those participating only in smaller, more niche industrial and medical markets.
Based onAccording to an October 20142016 report prepared by Strategy Analytics, Inc., we believe the global automotive sensor market was approximately $19.5$21.2 billion in 2014,2016, compared to $18.1$20.1 billion in 2013. The2015. We believe the increase in the number of sensors per vehicle and the level of global vehicle sales are the primary drivers inof the increase ofin the global automotive sensor market. We believe that the increasing installation in vehicles of safety, emissions, efficiency, and comfort-related features that depend on sensors for proper functioning, such as airbags, electronic stability control, TPMS, advanced driver assistance, and advanced combustion and exhaust after-treatment, will continue to drive increased sensor usage and content growth.

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SensorPerformance Sensing Products
We offer the following significant products in the SensorsPerformance Sensing business:
Product Categories Key Applications/Solutions Key End-Markets
Pressure sensors 
Air conditioning systems
Transmission
Engine oil
Suspension
Fuel rail
Braking
Marine engine
Tire pressure monitoring
Exhaust after treatment

 
Automotive
HVOR
MarineMotorcycle
     
Speed and position sensors 
Transmission
Braking
Engine
 
Automotive
HVOR
     
Temperature sensors Exhaust after-treatment 
Automotive
HVOR
     
Pressure switches 
Air conditioning systems
Power steering
Transmission
 
Automotive
Force sensorsAirbag (occupant weight sensing)Automotive
HVOR

The table below sets forth the amount of net revenue we generated from each of these product categories in each of the last three fiscal years (prior year information has been recast to reflect our segment realignment):years:
Product CategoryFor the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Pressure sensors$1,164,494
 $924,505
 $848,300
$1,724,677
 $1,631,678
 $1,164,494
Speed and position sensors194,076
 153,537
 164,777
305,287
 328,102
 275,628
Temperature sensors152,662
 137,016
 123,730
185,289
 191,369
 152,662
Pressure switches65,129
 58,088
 63,599
56,005
 55,607
 65,129
Force sensors20,653
 49,579
 81,871
Other158,843
 35,513
 34,627
114,122
 139,470
 97,944
Total$1,755,857
 $1,358,238
 $1,316,904
$2,385,380
 $2,346,226
 $1,755,857
ControlsSensing Solutions Business
Overview
We are a leading provider of bimetal electromechanical controls, thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers, power inverters,conversion and control products, industrial and aerospace sensors, and interconnection products. Our ControlsSensing Solutions business accounted for approximately 27%26% of our 20142016 net revenue. We market and manufacture a broad portfolio of application-specific products, including motor and compressor protectors, circuit breakers, pressure sensors and switches, temperature sensors and switches/thermostats, linear and rotary position sensors, semiconductor burn-in test sockets, solid state relays, and power inverters. Our control products are sold into industrial, aerospace, military, commercial, medical device, and residential end-markets. We derive most of our ControlsSensing Solutions business revenue from products that prevent damage from excess heat or current in a variety of applications within these end-markets, such as internal and external motor and compressor protectors, circuit protection, motor starters, thermostats, switches, semiconductor testing, and light industrial systems. Our industrial and aerospace sensors, including pressure sensors, temperature sensors, and temperaturelinear and rotary position sensors, provide real time information about the state of a specific system or subsystem, so control adjustments can be made to optimize system performance. We believe that we are one of the largest suppliers of controls in the majority of the key applications in which we compete. For our industrial sensors, we have a strategic plan to build leading positions over time, leveraging the significant scale advantage and innovative capability of our Sensors business portfolio.
Our ControlsSensing Solutions business also benefits from strong agency relationships. For example, a number of electrical standards for motor control products, including portions of the Underwriters’ Laboratories ("UL") Standards for Safety, have been written based on

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the performance and specifications of our control products. We also have U.S. and Canadian Component Recognitions from Underwriters' LaboratoriesUL, a U.S.-based organization that issues safety standards for many electrical products in the U.S., for many of our control products, so that customers can use Klixon® and Airpax® products throughout North America. Where our component parts are detailed in our customers' certifications from Underwriters' Laboratories,UL, changes to their certifications may be necessary in order for them to incorporate competitors' motor protection offerings. Similarly, our aerospace products undergo exhaustive qualification procedures to customer or military performance standards; requiring a significant investment in a re-qualification effort to incorporate competitors’ offerings.
We continue to focus our efforts on expanding our presence in all global geographies, both emerging and mature. Our customers include established multinationals, as well as local producers in emerging markets such as China, India, Eastern Europe, and Turkey. China continues to remain a priority for us because of its export focus and domestic consumption of products that utilize our devices. We continue to focus on managing our costs and increasing our productivity in these lower-cost manufacturing regions.
Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of the ControlsSensing Solutions segment operating income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 20122014 and total assets as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013.2015.
ControlsSensing Solutions Business Markets
ControlSensing Solutions products include controls, which are customized devices that protect equipment and electrical architecture from excessive heat or current, and that alsosensors, which measure specific fluid based system parameters, including pressure and temperature. Our products help our customers' systems run safely and in an energy efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Our product lines encompass bimetal electromechanical controls, thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers, power inverters,conversion and control products, interconnection products, and industrial and aerospace sensors, each of which serves a highly diversified base of customers, end-markets, applications, and geographies.

Bimetal Electromechanical Controls
Bimetal electromechanical controls include motor protectors, motor starters, thermostats, and switches, each of which helps prevent damage from excessive heat or current. Our bimetal electromechanical controls business serves a diverse group of end-markets, including commercial and residential HVAC systems, lighting, refrigeration, industrial motors, household appliances, and commercial and military aircraft. In developed markets such as the U.S., Europe, and Japan, theThe demand for many of these products and their respective applications, tends to track tofollow the general economic environment with historical growth moderately above increases in Gross Domestic Product. In emerging markets, a growing middle class and rapid overall industrialization is creating growth for our control products in electric motors, consumer conveniences such as appliances and HVAC, and communication infrastructure.affected by the increasing significance of new electronically-driven applications.
Thermal and Magnetic-Hydraulic Circuit Breakers
Our circuit breaker portfolio includes customized magnetic-hydraulicthermal circuit breakers and thermalcustomized magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers, which help prevent damage from thermal or electrical oroverload. We provide thermal overload.circuit breakers to the commercial and military aircraft markets as well as the industrial and agricultural markets. Our magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers servebreaker business serves a broad spectrum of OEMs and other multinational companies in the telecommunication, industrial, recreational vehicle, HVAC, refrigeration, marine, medical, information processing, electronic power supply, power generation, over-the-road trucking, construction, agricultural, and alternative energy markets. We provide thermal circuit breakers to the commercial and military aircraft markets. Although demandDemand for these products tends to pace the general economic environment, demand in certain end-markets, such as electrical protection for network power and critical, high-reliability mobile power applications, is projected to exceed the growth offollow the general economic environment.
Power InvertersConversion and Control
Power conversion and control products include power inverters, charge controllers, and solid state relays.
Our power inverter products allow an electronic circuit to convertenable conversion of electric power from direct current ("DC") power to alternating current ("AC") power, or AC power to DC power. Power inverters are used mainly in applications where DC power, such as that stored in a battery, must be converted for use in an electrical device that runs on AC power. power, or in applications where AC power is converted to DC power to charge batteries or power DC loads. Typically, converting AC power to DC power also utilizes a charge controller.
Specific applications for power inverters and charge controllers include powering applications in utility/service trucks or recreational vehicles and providing power backupconversion and charge control for critical applications such as traffic light signalsoff-grid and key business/computergrid-tie battery back-up systems. Demand for these products is driven by economic development, the need to meet new energy efficiency standards, electrification of auxiliary loads on work trucks, emerging opportunities for residential energy storage and off-grid power systems, and a growing interest in clean energy to replace generators, which increases demand for both portablemobile and stationary power.
With the acquisition of CST in December 2015, this product category was expanded to include solid state relays. Solid state relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by a low-power signal, or where several circuits must also be controlled by one signal. Solid state relays have certain advantages over mechanical relays, including long operation life, silent operation, low power, and low electrical interference. Applications for solid state relays primarily include those in the industrial and commercial equipment end-markets.
Interconnection
Our interconnection products consist of semiconductor burn-in test sockets used by semiconductor manufacturers to verify packaged semiconductor reliability. Demand in the semiconductor market is driven by consumer and business computational, entertainment, transportation, and communication needs. These needs are manifested indriven by the desire to have

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smaller, lighter, faster, more functional, and energy conscious devices that make users more productive and interconnected to society.
Industrial and Aerospace Sensors
Industrial sensors employ similar technology to automotive and HVOR sensors discussed in the SensorsPerformance Sensing Business section above, but often require greaterdifferent customization in terms of packaging, calibration, and electrical output. Commercial and industrial applicationsApplications in which ourthese sensors arehave historically been widely used include: multiple HVAC and refrigeration systems, where refrigerant, water, or air is the sensed fluid media used to optimize performance of the heating and cooling application; discrete industrial equipment applications that have a fluid-based subsystem (e.g., air compressors and hydraulic machinery such as molding and metal machining); and applications such as pumps and storage tanks, where measurement of pressure and temperature is required for optimum performance. performance; and commercial and military aircraft applications.
With the acquisition of CST in December 2015, this product category was expanded to include linear and rotary position sensors. Linear and rotary position sensors translate linear or angular mechanical position to an electrical signal, and are typically used in systems where high reliability is desired, such as commercial and military aircraft controls. The primary

applications for our linear and rotary position sensors are in harsh environments in the aerospace and energy and infrastructure end-markets.
We believe that sensor usage in industrial and commercial applications is driven by many of the same factors as in the automotive sensor market: regulation of safety, emissions, and greater energy efficiency, and consumer demand for new features. ManyFor example, many HVAC/Refrigeration ("HVAC/R") and industrial systems are converting to more energy efficient variable speed control, which inherently requires more sensor feedback than traditional fixed speed control systems. Global trends towards environmentally friendly refrigerants also require more sensors to deliver the desired system performance.
ControlSensing Solutions Products
We offer the following control products:significant products in the Sensing Solutions business:
Product Categories Key Applications/Solutions Key End-Markets
Bimetal electromechanical controls 
Internal motor and compressor protectors
External motor and compressor protectors
Motor starters
Thermostats
Switches
 
HVAC/R
Medical connectors
Small/large appliances
Lighting
Industrial motors
Auxiliary DC motors
Commercial aircraft
Military
Marine/industrial
     
Thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers Circuit protection 
Commercial aircraft
Data communications
Telecommunications
Computer servers
Marine/industrial
HVAC/R
Military
     
Interconnection Semiconductor testing Semiconductor manufacturing
     
Power invertersDC/AC motorsconversion and control 
Mobile repair trucksDC/AC inverters
Charge controllers
Solid state relays

Utility Work Vehicles
Recreational vehicles
Solar power
Industrial equipment
Commercial equipment
     
PressureIndustrial and aerospace sensors and switches 
System fluid measurement
Motion control systems
 
HVAC/R
Industrial equipment
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The table below sets forth the amount of revenue we generated from each of these product categories in each of the last three fiscal years (prior year information has been recast to reflect our segment realignment):years:
Product CategoryFor the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Bimetal electromechanical controls$359,610
 $355,089
 $349,337
$321,202
 $318,721
 $359,610
Industrial and aerospace sensors193,843
 69,102
 56,779
Power conversion and control120,357
 58,180
 35,160
Thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers117,816
 113,228
 118,699
109,719
 110,980
 117,816
Interconnection69,332
 72,206
 50,317
57,518
 61,738
 69,332
Power inverters35,160
 19,994
 20,387
Pressure sensors and switches56,779
 49,016
 44,731
Other15,249
 12,961
 13,535
14,269
 10,014
 15,249
Total$653,946
 $622,494
 $597,006
$816,908
 $628,735
 $653,946
Technology and Intellectual Property
We rely primarily on patents and trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures, and licensing arrangements to protect our intellectual property rights. While we consider our patents to be valuable assets, we do not believe that our overall competitive position is dependent on patent protection or that our overall operations are dependent upon any single patent or group of related patents. Many of our patents protect specific functionality in our sensor and control products, and others consist of processes or techniques

that result in reduced manufacturing costs. Our patents generally relate to improvements on earlier filed Sensata, acquired, or competitor patents. We acquired ownership and license rights to a portfolio of patents and patent applications, as well as certain registered trademarks and service marks for discrete product offerings, from Texas Instruments in the 2006 Acquisition. We have also acquired intellectual property as part of our various acquisitions. We have continued to have issued to us, and to file for, additional U.S. and non-U.S. patents since the 2006 Acquisition. As of December 31, 2014, excluding our recent Schrader acquisition,2016, we had approximately 182298 U.S. and 213314 non-U.S. patents and approximately 4346 U.S. and 172275 non-U.S. pending patent applications that were filed within the last five years. We do not know whether any of our pending patent applications will result in the issuance of patents or whether the examination process will require us to narrow our claims. The Schrader acquisition added approximately 64 U.S. and 107 non-US patents and approximately 5 U.S. and 43 non-U.S. pending patent applications that were filed within the last five years. Our patents have expiration dates ranging from 20152017 to 2030.2036. We incurred Research and Development ("R&D") expense of $82.2$126.7 million,, $58.0 $123.7 million,, and $52.1$82.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 2012,2014, respectively.
We utilize licensing arrangements with respect to somecertain technology that we use in our sensor products and, to a lesser extent, our control products. WeIn 2006, we entered into a perpetual, royalty-free cross-license agreement with our former owner, Texas Instruments in connection with the 2006 Acquisition,Incorporated ("TI"), which permits each party to use specified technology owned by the other party in its business. No license may be terminated under the agreement, even in the event of a material breach.
We purchase sense element assemblies, which are components used primarily in both our monosilicon strain gage pressure sensors and our occupancy weight-sensing force sensors, from Measurement Specialties, Inc. and its affiliates ("MEAS") and also manufacture them internally as a second source. Prior to March 2013, this internal sourcing was under a license provided for by an agreement entered into between MEAS and TI in May 2002 (the "2002 Agreement"), which was on a year-to-year basis, and limited our internal production to forty percent of our needs. In March 2013 we entered into an intellectual property licensing arrangement (the "License Agreement") with MEAS, to replace the 2002 Agreement, which was terminated in its entirety without penalty. The License Agreement provides for an indefinite duration license, and which is subject to royalties through 2019 and thereafter is royalty-free. The forty percent limitation on internal production underPursuant to the 2002terms of the License Agreement, has been eliminated, and we are authorized to produce our entire need for these sense elements within the passenger vehicle and heavy duty truck fields of use. The License Agreement can be terminated by either party in the event of an uncured material breach. The sense element assemblies subject to the License Agreement accounted for $393.9$397.7 million in net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014,2016, of which $222.3$150.6 million was related to products that were manufactured by MEAS, and $171.6$247.1 million was related to products that were manufactured by us.
Seasonality
Because of the diverse nature of the markets in which we compete, our revenue is only moderately impacted by seasonality. However, our ControlsSensing Solutions business has some seasonal elements, specifically in its air conditioning and refrigeration products, which tend to peak in the first two quarters of the year as end-market inventory is built up for spring and summer sales.

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Sales and Marketing
The sales and marketing function within our business is organized into regions—the Americas, Asia, and Europe—but also organizes globally across all geographies according to market segments, so as to facilitate knowledge sharing and coordinate activities involving our larger customers through global account managers.
Customers
Our customer base in the SensorsPerformance Sensing business includes a wide range of OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive and HVOR end-markets. Our customers in the ControlsSensing Solutions business include a wide range of industrial and commercial manufacturers and suppliers across multiple end-markets, primarily OEMs in the climate control, appliance, semiconductor, datacomm, telecommunications,medical, energy and infrastructure, data/telecom, and aerospace industries, as well as Tier 1 motor and compressor suppliers. In geographic and product markets where we lack an established base of customers, we rely on third-party distributors to sell our sensor and control products. We have had relationships with our top ten customers for an average of 2327 years. Our largest customer accounted for approximately 7%9% of our net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014.2016.
Selected Geographic Information
Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of our net revenue by selected geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 20122014 and long-lived assets by selected geographic area as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013.2015.
Competition
Within each of the principal product categories in our SensorsPerformance Sensing business, we compete with a variety of independent suppliers and with the in-house operations of Tier 1 systems suppliers. We believe that the key competitive factors in this market are product quality and reliability, the ability to produce customized solutions on a global basis, technical expertise and development capability, breadth and scale of product offerings, product service and responsiveness, and price.
Within each of the principal product categories in our ControlsSensing Solutions business, we compete with divisions of large multinational industrial corporations and fragmented companies, which compete primarily in specific end-markets or

applications. We believe that the key competitive factors in these markets are product quality and reliability, although manufacturers in certain markets also compete based on price. Physical proximity to the facilities of the OEM/Tier 1 manufacturer customer has, in our experience, also increasingly become a basis for competition. We have additionally found that certain of the product categories have specific competitive factors. For example, in the thermal circuit breaker, thermostat, and switch markets, strength of technology, quality, and the ability to provide custom solutions are particularly important. In the hydraulic-magnetic circuit breaker markets, as another example, we have encountered heightened competition on price and a greater emphasis on agency approvals, including approvals by Underwriters’ Laboratories, a U.S.-based organization that issues safety standards for many electrical products used in the United States,UL and military agencies, and similar organizations outside of the United States,U.S., such as Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Informationstechnik, and TÜV Rheinland in Europe, China Compulsory Certification in China, and Canadian Standards Association in Canada.
Employees
As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had approximately 17,15020,300 employees, of whom approximately 10% arewere located in the United States.U.S. As of December 31, 2014,2016, approximately 800650 of our employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. In addition, in various countries, local law requires our participation in works councils. We also utilize contract workers in multiple locations in order to cost-effectively manage variations in manufacturing volume. As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had approximately 1,6201,670 contract workers on a worldwide basis. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.
Environmental Matters and Governmental Regulation
Our operations and facilities are subject to U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment and our employees, including those governing air emissions, water discharges, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, and the cleanup of contaminated sites. We are, however, not aware of any threatened or pending material environmental investigations, lawsuits, or claims involving us or our operations, other than as set forth in Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of December 31, 20142016, compliance with federal, state, and local provisions that have been enacted or adopted regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment,

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has not had a material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position. We have not budgeted any material capital expenditures for environmental control facilities during 2015.2017.
Our products are governed by material content restrictions and reporting requirements, examples of which include the European Union regulations, such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals), RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), and ELV (End of Life Vehicles), etc., United StatesU.S. regulations, such as the conflict minerals requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and similar regulations in other countries. Numerous customers, across all end-markets, are requiring us to provide declarations of compliance or, in some cases, full material content disclosure as a requirement of doing business with them.
We are subject to compliance with laws and regulations controlling the export of goods and services. Certain of our products are subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (“ITAR”). These products represent an immaterial portionThe export of our net revenue, and we have not exported an ITAR-controlled product. However, if in the future we decided to exportany such ITAR-controlled products such transactions would requirerequires an individual validated license from the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. The State Department makes licensing decisions based on type of product, destination of end use, end user, national security, and foreign policy. The length of time involved in the licensing process varies but currently averages approximately six to eight weeks. The license processing time could result in delays in the shipping of products. These laws and regulations are subject to change, and any such change may require us to change technology or incur expenditures to comply with such laws and regulations.
Available Information
We make available free of charge on our Internet Web sitewebsite (www.sensata.com) our Annual ReportReports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Commission (the "SEC"). Our website and the information contained or incorporated therein are not intended to be incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The public may read and copy any materials filed by us with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE., Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-202-551-8300. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy, and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov. The contents on, or accessible through, this website are not incorporated into this filing. Further, our references to the URLs for the SEC's website and our website are intended to be inactive textual references only.

ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS
Adverse conditions in the automotive industry have had, and may in the future have, adverse effects on our businesses.business.
Much of our business depends on, and is directly affected by, the global automobile industry. Sales to customers in the automotive industry accounted for approximately 62%63% of our total 20142016 net revenue. Adverse developments like those we have seen in past years in the automotive industry, including but not limited to declines in demand, customer bankruptcies, and increased demands on us for pricing decreases, wouldcould have adverse effects on our results of operations and could impact our liquidity position and our ability to meet restrictive debt covenants. In addition, these same conditions could adversely impact certain of our vendors’ financial solvency, resulting in potential liabilities or additional costs to us to ensure uninterrupted supply to our customers.
Continued pricing and other pressures from our customers may adversely affect our business.
Many of our customers, including automotive manufacturers and other industrial and commercial original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), have policies that require annual price reductions. If we are not able to offset continued price reductions through improved operating efficiencies and reduced expenditures, those price reductions may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows. In addition, our customers occasionally require engineering, design, or production changes. In some circumstances, we may be unable to cover the costs of these changes with price increases. Additionally, as our customers grow larger, they may increasingly require us to provide them with our products on an exclusive basis, which could cause an increase in the number of products we must carry and, consequently, increase our inventory levels and working capital requirements. Certain of our customers, particularly domestic automotive manufacturers, are increasingly requiring their suppliers to agree to their standard purchasing terms without deviation as a condition to engage in future business transactions. As a result, we may find it difficult to enter into agreements with such customers on terms that are commercially reasonable to us.
Our businessesWe operate in markets that are highly competitive, and competitive pressures could require us to lower our prices or result in reduced demand for our products.
Our businessesWe operate in markets that are highly competitive, and we compete on the basis of product performance, quality, service, and/or price across the industries and markets we serve. A significant element of our competitive strategy is to manufacture high-quality products at low-cost,low cost, particularly in markets where low-cost country-based suppliers, primarily in

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China with respect to the ControlsSensing Solutions business, have entered ourthe markets, or increased their sales in ourthese markets, by delivering products at low cost to local OEMs. In addition, certain of our competitors in the automotive sensor market are controlled by major OEMs or suppliers, limiting our access to certain customers. Many of our customers also rely on us as their sole source of supply for many of the products that we have historically sold to them. These customers may choose to develop relationships with additional suppliers or elect to produce some or all of these products internally, in each case in order to reduce risk of delivery interruptions or as a means of extracting pricing concessions.price reductions. Certain of our customers currently have, or may develop in the future, the capability to internally produce the products that we sell to them and may compete with us with respect to those and other products and with respect to other customers. Competitive pressures such as these, and others, could affect prices or customer demand for our products, negatively impacting our profit margins and/or resulting in a loss of market share.
We are subject to risks associated with our non-U.S. operations, which could adversely impact the reported results of operations from our international businesses, or subject us to potential penalties and/or sanctions in the event of non-compliance with the FCPAForeign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA") or similar worldwide anti-bribery laws.
Our subsidiaries located outside of the United States (the "U.S.") generated approximately 62%64% of our 20142016 net revenue, and we expect sales from non-U.S. markets to continue to represent a significant portion of our total sales. International sales and operations are subject to changes in local government regulations and policies, including those related to tariffs and trade barriers, investments, taxation, exchange controls, and repatriation of earnings.
A portion of our revenue, expenses, receivables, and payables are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars ("USD"), in particular the Euro. We are, therefore, subject to foreign currency risks and foreign exchange exposure. Changes in the relative values of currencies occur from time to time and could affect our operating results. For financial reporting purposes, the functional currency that we use is the U.S. dollarUSD because of the significant influence of the U.S. dollarUSD on our operations. In certain instances, we enter into transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar.USD. At the date that such transaction is recognized, each asset, liability, revenue, expense, gain, or loss arising from the transaction is measured and recorded in U.S. dollarsUSD using the exchange rate in effect at that date. At each balance sheet date, recorded monetary balances denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollarUSD are adjusted to the U.S. dollarUSD using the exchange rate at the balance sheet date, with gains or losses recorded in Other, net. During times of a weakening U.S. dollar, our reported international sales and earnings willmay increase because the non-U.S.

currency will translate into more U.S. dollars.USD. Conversely, during times of a strengthening U.S. dollar,USD, our reported international sales and earnings will be reducedmay decrease because the local currency will translate into fewer U.S. dollars.USD.
There are other risks that are inherent in our non-U.S. operations, including the potential for changes in socio-economic conditions and/or monetary and fiscal policies, intellectual property protection difficulties and disputes, the settlement of legal disputes through certain foreign legal systems, the collection of receivables, exposure to possible expropriation or other government actions, unsettled political conditions, and possible terrorist attacks. These and other factors may have a material adverse effect on our non-U.S. operations and, therefore, on our business and results of operations.
In addition, we could be adversely affected by violations of the FCPA and similar worldwide anti-bribery laws, which generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to non-U.S. government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Our policies mandate compliance with these laws. Many of the countries in which we operate have experienced governmental corruption to some degree and, in certain circumstances, strict compliance with anti-bribery laws may conflict with local customs and practices. Despite our compliance program, we cannot assure you that our internal control policies and procedures always will protect us from reckless or negligent acts committed by our employees or agents. Violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, may have a negative effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and reputation.
Integration of acquired companies, and any future acquisitions, joint ventures, and/or dispositions, may require significant resources and/or result in significant unanticipated losses, costs, or liabilities, and we may not realize all of the anticipated operating synergies and cost savings from acquisitions.
We have grown, and in the future we intend to continue to grow, by making acquisitions or entering into joint ventures or similar arrangements. There can be no assurance that our acquisitions will perform as expected in the future. Any future acquisitions will depend on our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates, to negotiate acceptable terms for their acquisition, and to finance those acquisitions. We will also face competition for suitable acquisition candidates, which may increase our costs. In addition, acquisitions or investments require significant managerial attention, which may be diverted from our other operations. Furthermore, acquisitions of businesses or facilities entail a number of additional risks, including:
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the inability to maintain key pre-acquisition customer, supplier, and employee relationships;
increased operating costs; and
exposure to unanticipated liabilities.
Subject to the terms of our indebtedness, we may finance future acquisitions with cash from operations, additional indebtedness, and/or by issuing additional equity securities. In addition, we could face financial risks associated with incurring additional indebtedness such as reducing our liquidity, limiting our access to financing markets, and increasing the amount of service on our debt. The availability of debt to finance future acquisitions may be restricted, and our ability to make future acquisitions may be limited.
We may also seek to restructure our business in the future by disposing of certain of our assets or by consolidating operations. There can be no assurance that any restructuring of our business will not adversely affect our financial position, leverage, or results of operations. In addition, any significant restructuring of our business will require significant managerial attention, which may be diverted from our other operations.
There can be no assurance that any anticipated synergies or cost savings generated through acquisitions will be achieved or that they will be achieved in our estimated time frame. We may not be able to successfully integrate and streamline overlapping functions from future acquisitions, and integration may be more costly to accomplish than we expect. In addition, we could encounter difficulties in managing our combined company due to its increased size and scope.
We may be unable to successfully integrate the operations of August Cayman Company, Inc. (“Schrader”) and the acquired assets and subsidiaries of Custom Sensors & Technologies Ltd. ("CST") into our operations and we may not realize the anticipated efficiencies and synergies of the acquisitionacquisitions of Schrader and CST (the "Schrader Acquisition""Acquisitions"). If the Schrader Acquisition doesAcquisitions do not achieve itstheir intended results, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
The integrationintegrations of Schrader and CST into our operations is aare significant undertakingundertakings and will continue to require significant attention from our management team. The Schrader Acquisition involvesAcquisitions involve the integration of two companies that previously

operated independently, and the unique business cultures of the twothese companies may prove to be incompatible. It is possible that the integration processprocesses could take longer than anticipated and could result in the loss of valuable employees, the disruption of each company’s ongoing businesses, processes, and systems, or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures, practices, policies, and compensation arrangements, any of which could adversely affect our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Schrader Acquisition.Acquisitions. Our results of operations and financial condition could also be adversely affected by any issues attributable to Schrader’sthe operations of Schrader or CST that arose or are based on events or actions that occurred prior to the closing of the Schrader Acquisition.Acquisitions. We may have difficulty addressing possible differences in corporate cultures and management philosophies between Schrader and us.philosophies. The integration process is subject to a number of uncertainties, and although we currently anticipate significant long-term synergies, no assurance can be given that thethese anticipated benefitssynergies will be realized or, if realized, the timing of their realization. Although we currently anticipate significant long-term synergies, we cannot assure you that these expected synergies will be fully realized, if at all. Our actual synergies and the expenses required to realize these synergies could differ materially from our current expectations, and we cannot assure you that we will achieve the full amount of expected synergies on the schedule anticipated, or at all, or that these synergies will not have other adverse effects on our business. Failure to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Schrader AcquisitionAcquisitions could result in increased costs or decreased revenue and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the acquisition of Schrader.
The assumption of known andor unknown liabilities in the Schrader AcquisitionAcquisitions may harm our financial condition and results of operations.
As a result of the Schrader Acquisition,Acquisitions, we have assumed all of Schrader’sthe liabilities of Schrader and CST, including known and unknown contingent liabilities. If there are significant unknown obligations of Schrader obligations,or CST, or if we incur significant losses arising from known contingent liabilities assumed by us upon closing ofin connection with the Schrader Acquisition, the combined company’sAcquisitions, our business could be materially and adversely affected. We may obtain additional information about Schrader’sSchrader's or CST’s business that adversely affects the combined company, such as unknown liabilities, or issues that could affect our ability to comply with applicable laws. As a result, we cannot assure you that the Schrader AcquisitionAcquisitions will be successful or that itthey will not, in fact, harm our business. Among other things, if Schrader’sthe liabilities of Schrader or CST are greater than expected, or if there are material obligations of which we are not aware, our business could be materially and adversely affected. If we become responsible for substantial unindemnified or uninsured liabilities, these liabilities may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. We have no recourse (whether through indemnity or otherwise) to recover any such liabilities.

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We may be subject to claims that our products or processes infringe on the intellectual property rights of others, which may cause us to pay unexpected litigation costs or damages, modify our products or processes, or prevent us from selling our products.
Third parties may claim that our processes and products infringe on their intellectual property rights. Whether or not these claims have merit, we may be subject to costly and time consuming legal proceedings, and this could divert our management’s attention from operating our business. If these claims are successfully asserted against us, we could be required to pay substantial damages, make future royalty payments, and/or could be prevented from selling some or all of our products. We may also be obligated to indemnify our business partners or customers in any such litigation. Furthermore, we may need to obtain licenses from these third parties or substantially re-engineer or rename our products in order to avoid infringement. In addition, we might not be able to obtain the necessary licenses on acceptable terms, or at all, or be able to re-engineer or rename our products successfully. If we are prevented from selling some or all of our products, our sales could be materially adversely affected. Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of material intellectual property claims against us.
We may incur material losses and costs as a result of product liability, warranty, and recall claims that may be brought against us.
We have been, and may continue to be, exposed to product liability and warranty claims in the event that our products actually or allegedly fail to perform as expected, or the use of our products results, or areis alleged to result, in death, bodily injury, and/or property damage. Accordingly, we could experience material warranty or product liability losses in the future and incur significant costs to defend these claims. In addition, if any of our products are, or are alleged to be, defective, we may be required to participate in a recall of the underlying end product, particularly if the defect or the alleged defect relates to product safety. Depending on the terms under which we supply products, an OEM may hold us responsible for some or all of the repair or replacement costs of these products under warrantieswarranty when the product supplied did not perform as represented. In addition, a product recall could generate substantial negative publicity about our business and interfere with our manufacturing plans and product delivery obligations as we seek to repair affected products. Our costs associated with product liability, warranty, and recall claims could be material. Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our product liability, warranty, and recall claims.

Changes in existing environmental and/or safety laws, regulations, and programs could reduce demand for environmental andand/or safety-related products, which could cause our revenue to decline.
A significant amount of our business is generated either directly or indirectly as a result of existing laws, regulations, and programs related to environmental protection, fuel economy, energy efficiency, and safety regulation. Accordingly, a relaxation or repeal of these laws and regulations, or changes in governmental policies regarding the funding, implementation, or enforcement of these programs, could result in a decline in demand for environmental andand/or safety products, which may have a material adverse effect on our revenue.
Our substantiallevel of indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition and our ability to operate our business.
As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had $2,848.1$3,324.9 million of gross outstanding indebtedness, including $469.3$937.8 million of indebtedness under our existingthe term loan (the "Original Term"Term Loan"), $598.5 million of indebtedness under an incremental term loan (the "Incremental Term Loan," and together with provided by the Original Term Loan,sixth amendment to the "Term Loans"), $700.0 million of 6.5% senior notes issued under an indenturecredit agreement dated as of May 12, 2011 (the “6.5% Senior Notes”(as amended, the "Credit Agreement"), $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2023 issued under an indenture dated as of April 17, 2013 (the "4.875% Senior Notes"), $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior notes due 2024 issued under an indenture dated as of October 14, 2014 (the "5.625% Senior Notes," and togetherNotes"), $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior notes due 2025 issued under an indenture dated as of March 26, 2015 (the "5.0% Senior Notes"), $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2026 issued under an indenture dated as of November 27, 2015 (together with the 6.5%4.875% Senior Notes, the 5.625% Senior Notes, and the 4.875%5.0% Senior Notes, the "Senior Notes"), $130.0 million outstanding under our $250.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), $2.2 million of other debt, and $48.2$37.1 million of capital lease and other financing obligations. We may incur additional indebtedness in the future. Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences. For example, it could:
make it more difficult for us to satisfy our debt obligations;
restrict us from making strategic acquisitions;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and future business opportunities, thereby placing us at a competitive disadvantage if our competitors are not as highly-leveraged;
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require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to payments on our indebtedness if we do not maintain specified financial ratios or are not able to refinance our indebtedness as it comes due, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flows for other purposes.
In addition, ourthe senior secured credit facilities provided for under the Credit Agreement (the "Senior Secured Credit Facilities"), under which the Term LoansLoan and the Revolving Credit Facility were issued, permit us to incur additional indebtedness in the future. As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had $113.7$414.4 million available to us under the Revolving Credit Facility. If we increase our indebtedness by borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility or incur other new indebtedness, the risks described above would increase. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our outstanding indebtedness.
Our business may not generate sufficient cash flows from operations, or future borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities or from other sources, may not be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to service and/or repay our indebtedness when it becomes due, including the Term Loans and the Senior Notes, or to fund our other liquidity needs, including capital expenditure requirements.expenditures.
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain enough capital to service our debt and fund our planned capital expenditures and business plan. If we complete additional acquisitions, our debt service requirements could also increase. If we cannot service our indebtedness, we may have to take actions such as selling assets, seeking additional equity investments, or reducing or delaying capital expenditures, strategic acquisitions, investments, and alliances, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations. Additionally, we may not be able to effect such actions, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
Our failure to comply with the covenants contained in our credit arrangements, including non-compliance attributable to events beyond our control, could result in an event of default, which could materially and adversely affect our operating results and our financial condition.
The Revolving Credit Facility requires us to maintain a senior secured net leverage ratio not to exceed 5.0:1.0 at the conclusion of certain periods when outstanding loans and letters of credit that are not cash collateralized for the full face amount thereof exceed 10% of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, Sensata Technologies B.V. and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Credit Agreement) are required to satisfy this covenant, on a pro forma basis,

in connection with any new borrowings (including any letter of credit issuances) under the Revolving Credit Facility as of the time of such borrowings. Additionally, the Revolving Credit Facility and the indentures governing the Senior Notes require us to comply with various operational and other covenants.
If we experienced an event of default under any of our debt instruments that was not cured or waived, the holders of the defaulted debt could cause all amounts outstanding with respect to the debt to become due and payable immediately, which, in turn, would result in cross defaults under our other debt instruments. Our assets and cash flows may not be sufficient to fully repay borrowings if accelerated upon an event of default.
If, when required, we are unable to repay, refinance, or restructure our indebtedness under, or amend the covenants contained in, our credit agreement,the Credit Agreement, or if a default otherwise occurs, the lenders under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities could: elect to terminate their commitments thereunder; cease making further loans; declare all borrowings outstanding, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable; institute foreclosure proceedings against those assets that secure the borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities; and prevent us from making payments on the Senior Notes. Any such actions could force us into bankruptcy or liquidation, and we might not be able to repay our obligations in such an event.
Labor disruptions or increased labor costs could adversely affect our business.
As of December 31, 20142016, we had approximately 17,15020,300 employees, of whom approximately 10% were located in the United States.U.S. As of December 31, 2014,2016, approximately 800650 of our employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. In addition, in various countries, local law requires our participation in works councils. 
A material labor disruption or work stoppage at one or more of our manufacturing facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, work stoppages occur relatively frequently in the industries in which many of our customers operate, such as the automotive industry. If one or more of our larger customers were to experience a material work stoppage for any reason, that customer may halt or limit the purchase of our products. This could cause us to shut down production facilities relating to those products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

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The loss, or significant non-performance, of one or more of our suppliers of manufactured components or raw materials may interrupt our supplies and materially harm our business.
Our ability to meet our customers’ needs depends on our ability to maintain an uninterrupted supply of raw materials and finished products from our third-party suppliers and manufacturers. We purchase raw materials and components from a wide range of suppliers. For certain raw materials or components, however, we are dependent on sole source suppliers. We generally obtain these raw materials and components through individual purchase orders executed on an as needed basis, rather than pursuant to long-term supply agreements. Our ability to meet our customers’ needs depends on our ability to maintain an uninterrupted supply of raw materials and finished products from our third-party suppliers and manufacturers.
Our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations could be adversely affected if any of our principal third-party suppliers or manufacturers experience production problems, lack of capacity, or transportation disruptions, or otherwise determine to cease producing such raw materials or components. The magnitude of this risk depends upon the timing of the changes, the materials or products that the third-party manufacturers provide, and the volume of the production. We may not be able to make arrangements forto transition supply and qualifyingqualify replacement suppliers in a cost-effective or timely manner, or at all.
Our dependence on third parties for raw materials and components subjects us to the risk of supplier failurenon-performance and customer dissatisfaction with the quality of our products. Quality failures by our third-party manufacturers or changes in their financial or business condition that affect their production could disrupt our ability to supply quality products to our customers and thereby materially harm our business.
Because we purchase various types of raw materials and component parts from suppliers, we may be materially and adversely affected by the failure of those suppliers to perform as expected. This Supplier non-performance may consist of delivery delays or failures caused by production issues or delivery of non-conforming products. The risk of non-performance may also result from the insolvency or bankruptcy of one or more of our suppliers.
Our efforts to protect against and to minimize these risks may not always be effective. We may occasionally seek to engage new suppliers with which we have little or no experience. The use of new suppliers can pose technical, quality, and other risks.
Increasing costs for, or limitations on the supply of or access to, manufactured components and raw materials may adversely affect our business and results of operations.
We use a broad range of manufactured components, subassemblies, and raw materials in the manufacture of our products, including those containing silver, gold, platinum, palladium, copper, aluminum, nickel, zinc, resins, and certain rare earth

metals, which may experience significant volatility in their pricesprice and availability. We have entered into hedge arrangements in an attempt to minimize commodity pricing volatility and may continue to do so from time to time in the future. Such hedges might not be economically successful. In addition, these hedges do not qualify as accounting hedges in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, the change in fair value of these hedges is recognized in earnings immediately, which could cause volatility in our results of operations from quarter to quarter. Refer to Note 16, "Derivative instruments and Hedging Activities," of our audited consolidated financial statements, and Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," each included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of accounting for hedges of commodity prices, and an analysis of the sensitivity on pretax earnings of a change in the forward price on these hedges, respectively.
The availability and price of raw materials and manufactured components may be subject to change due to, among other things, new laws or regulations, global economic or political events including strikes, terrorist actions, war, suppliers' allocations to other purchasers, interruptions in production by suppliers, changes in exchange rates, and prevailing price levels. For example, certain of our product lines utilize magnets containing certain rare earth metals. A large majority of the world's production of rare earth metals is in China. If China limits the export of such materials, there could be a world-wide shortage, leading to a lack of supply and higher prices for magnets made using these materials. It is generally difficult to pass increased prices for manufactured components and raw materials through to our customers in the form of price increases. Therefore, a significant increase in the price or a decrease in the availability of these items could materially increase our operating costs and materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
We may not realize all of the revenue or achieve anticipated gross margins from products subject to existing purchase orders or for which we are currently engaged in development.
Our ability to generate revenue from products subject topending customer awards is subject to a number of important risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, including the number of products our customers will actually produce, as well as the timing of such production. Many of our customer contracts provide for supplying a certain share of the customer’s requirements for a particular application or platform, rather than for manufacturing a specific quantity of products. In some cases, we have no remedy if a customer chooses to purchase less than we expect. In cases where customers do make minimum volume commitments to us, our remedy for their failure to meet those minimum volumes is limited to increased pricing on those products that the customer does purchase from us or renegotiating other contract terms. There is no assurance that such price increases or new terms will offset a shortfall in expected revenue. In addition, some of our customers may have the right to discontinue a program or replace us with another supplier under certain circumstances. As a result, products for which we are currently incurring development expenses may not be manufactured by customers at all, or may be manufactured in smaller amounts than currently anticipated. Therefore, our anticipated future revenue from products relating to existing customer

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awards or product development relationships may not result in firm orders from customers for the originally contracted amount. We also incur capital expenditures and other costs, and price our products, based on estimated production volumes. If actual production volumes were significantly lower than estimated, our anticipated revenue and gross margin from those new products would be adversely affected. We cannot predict the ultimate demand for our customers’ products, nor can we predict the extent to which we would be able to pass through unanticipated per-unit cost increases to our customers.
Export of our products areis subject to various export control regulations and may require a license from either the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Any failure to comply with such regulations could result in governmental enforcement actions, fines, penalties, or other remedies, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
We must comply with the United StatesU.S. Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulation ("ITAR"), and the sanctions, regulations, and embargoes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). Certain of our products that have military applications are on the munitions list of the ITAR and require an individual validated license in order to be exported to certain jurisdictions. These restrictions also apply to technical data for design, development, production, use, repair, and maintenance of such ITAR-controlled products. The export of ITAR-controlled products or technical data requires an individual validated license from the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Any delays in obtaining, or our inability to obtain, such licenses could result in a material reduction in revenue.
We export products that are subject to other export regulations, and any changes in these export regulations may further restrict the export of our products, and we may cease to be able to procure export licenses for our products under existing regulations. For example, changes in the OFAC administrated embargo on trade with Iran have eliminated exceptions that may have previously permitted direct or indirect sales to that country. This area remains fluid in terms of regulatory developments. Should we need an export license under existing regulations, the length of time required by the licensing process can vary, potentially delaying the shipment of products and the recognition of the corresponding revenue. We have no control over the time it takes to process an export license. Any restriction on the export of a significant product line or a significant amount of our products could cause a significant reduction in revenue.
We have discovered in the past, and may discover in the future, deficiencies in our OFAC and ITAR compliance program.programs. Although we continue to enhance our OFACthese compliance program,programs, we cannot assure you that any such enhancements will ensure that we are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations at all times, or that OFAC (or other applicable authorities)authorities will not raise

compliance concerns or perform audits to confirm our compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Any failure by us to comply with applicable laws and regulations could result in governmental enforcement actions, fines or penalties, criminal and/or civil proceedings, or other remedies, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
We may be adversely affected by environmental, safety, and governmental regulations or concerns.
We are subject to the requirements of environmental and occupational safety and health laws and regulations in the United StatesU.S. and other countries, as well as product performance standards established by quasi governmentalquasi-governmental and industrial standards organizations. We cannot assure you that we have been, and will continue to be, in compliance with all of these requirements on account of circumstances or events that have occurred or exist but that we are unaware of, or that we will not incur material costs or liabilities in connection with these requirements in excess of amounts we have reserved.accrued. In addition, these requirements are complex, change frequently, and have tended to become more stringent over time. These requirements may change in the future in a manner that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. In addition, certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act require us to report on "conflict minerals" used in our products and the due diligence plan we put in place to track whether such minerals originate from the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries. The continuing implementation ofAdherence to these requirements could affect the sourcing and availability of minerals used in certain of our products. We have made, and may be required in the future to make, capital and other expenditures to comply with environmental requirements. In addition, certain of our subsidiaries are subject to pending litigation raising various environmental and human health and safety claims. We cannot assure you that our costs to defend and/or settle these claims will not be material. Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of our existing environmental matters under remediation.
Taxing authorities could challenge our historical and future tax positions or our allocation of taxable income among our subsidiaries, or tax laws to which we are subject could change in a manner adverse to us.
We areSensata Technologies Holding N.V. is a Dutch public limited liability company that operates through various subsidiaries in a number of countries throughout the world. Consequently, we are subject to tax laws, treaties, and regulations in the countries in which we operate, and these laws and treaties are subject to interpretation. We have taken, and will continue to take, tax positions based on our interpretation of such tax laws. There can be no assurance that a taxing authority will not have a different interpretation of applicable law and assess us with additional taxes. Should we be assessed with additional taxes, this may result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations and/orand financial condition.

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We conduct operations through manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries in numerous tax jurisdictions around the world. Our transfer pricing arrangements are not generally binding on applicable tax authorities. Our transfer pricing methodology is based on economic studies. The priceprices charged for products, services, and financing among our companies, or the royalty rates and other amounts paid for intellectual property rights, could be challenged by the various tax authorities, resulting in additional tax liability,liabilities, interest, and/orand penalties.
Tax laws are subject to change in the various countries in which we operate. Such future changes could be unfavorable and result in an increased tax burden to us. Refer to Note 9, "Income Taxes," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion related to income taxes.
We have recorded a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, and we may be required to recognize goodwill or intangible asset impairments, which would reduce our earnings.
We have recorded a significant amount of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, including tradenames.assets. Goodwill and other net identifiable intangible assets, net totaled approximately $3,335.6 million$4.1 billion as of December 31, 20142016, or 65% of our total assets. Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the netfuture economic benefits arising from other assets of businesses acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized, was approximately $2,424.8 million$3.0 billion as of December 31, 20142016, or 47%48% of our total assets. Goodwill and other net identifiable intangible assets were recordedrecognized at fair value onas of the respective dates of acquisition.corresponding acquisition date. Impairment of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets may result from, among other things, deterioration in our performance, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in laws or regulations, unexpected significant or planned changes in the use of assets, and a variety of other factors. The amount of any quantified impairment must be expensed immediately as a charge that is included in operating income, which may impact our ability to raise capital. NoAlthough no impairment charges were requiredhave been recorded during the past three fiscal years. Shouldyears, should certain assumptions used in the development of the fair value of our reporting units change, we may be required to recognize goodwill or other intangible asset impairments. Refer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details on our goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets. Refer to Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates, included in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," included elsewhere in this

Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the assumptions used in the development of the fair value of our reporting units.
We are a NetherlandsDutch public limited liability company, and it may be difficult for shareholders to obtain or enforce judgments against us in the United States.U.S.
We areSensata Technologies Holding, N.V. is incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands, and a substantial portion of our assets are located outside of the United States.U.S. As a result, although we have appointed an agent for service of process in the U.S., it may be difficult or impossible for United StatesU.S. investors to effect service of process upon us within the United States upon usU.S. or to realize in the United States on any judgment against us in the U.S., including for civil liabilities under the United StatesU.S. securities laws. Therefore, any judgment obtained against us in any United StatesU.S. federal or state court against us may have to be enforced in the courts of the Netherlands, or such other foreign jurisdiction, as applicable. Because there is no treaty or other applicable convention between the United StatesU.S. and the Netherlands with respect to the recognition and enforcement of legal judgments regarding civil or commercial matters, a judgment rendered by any United StatesU.S. federal or state court will not be enforced by the courts of the Netherlands unless the underlying claim is relitigated before a Dutch court. Under current practice, however, a Dutch court will generally grant the same judgment without a review of the merits of the underlying claim (i) if that judgment resulted from legal proceedings compatible with Dutch notions of due process, (ii) if that judgment does not contravene public policy of the Netherlands, and (iii) if the jurisdiction of the United StatesU.S. federal or state court has been based on internationally accepted principles of private international law.
To date, we are aware of only limited published case law in which Dutch courts have considered whether such a judgment rendered by a United StatesU.S. federal or state court would be enforceable in the Netherlands. In all of these cases, Dutch lower courts applied the aforementioned criteria with respect to the U.S. judgment. If all three criteria were satisfied, the Dutch courts granted the same judgment without a review of the merits of the underlying claim.
Investors should not assume, however, that the courts of the Netherlands, or such other foreign jurisdiction, would enforce judgments of United StatesU.S. courts obtained against us predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the United StatesU.S. securities laws, or that such courts would enforce, in original actions, liabilities against us predicated solely upon such laws.
Our shareholders’ rights and responsibilities are governed by Dutch law and differ in some respects from the rights and responsibilities of shareholders under U.S. law, and shareholder rights under Dutch law may not be as clearly established as shareholder rights are established under the laws of some U.S. jurisdictions.
Our corporate affairs are governed by our articles of association and by the laws governing companies incorporated in the Netherlands. The rights of our shareholders and the responsibilities of members of our Board of Directors under Dutch law may not be as clearly established as under the laws of some U.S. jurisdictions. In the performance of its duties, our Board of

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Directors is required by Dutch law to consider the interests of our company and our business, including our shareholders, our employees, and other stakeholders, in all cases with reasonableness and fairness. It is possible that some of these parties will have interests that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of our shareholders. It is anticipated that all of our shareholder meetings will take place in the Netherlands.
In addition, the rights of holders of ordinary shares, and many of the rights of shareholders as they relate to, for example, the exercise of shareholder rights, are governed by Dutch law and our articles of association and differ from the rights of shareholders under U.S. law. For example, Dutch law does not grant appraisal rights to a company’s shareholders who wish to challenge the consideration to be paid upon a merger or consolidation of the company.
The provisions of Dutch corporate law and our articles of association have the effect of concentrating control over certain corporate decisions and transactions in the hands of our Board of Directors. As a result, holders of our shares may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions by members of our Board of Directors than if we were incorporated in the United States.U.S.
We are dependent onSecurity breaches and other disruptions to our Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system,information technology infrastructure could interfere with our operations, compromise confidential information, and anyexpose us to liability which could materially adversely impact our business and reputation.
Security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology disruption resulting frominfrastructure could interfere with our upgrade of this ERP system could have a material negative impact onoperations; compromise information belonging to us, our business.
We upgraded our existing ERP system to a newer version in 2014. Our ability to decrease costs and increase profits, as well as our ability to serve customers most effectively, depends on the reliability of our technology network. We depend on information systems to process and ship customer orders, manage inventory and accounts receivable collections, purchase products, manage payment processes, maintain cost-effective operations, provide superior service toemployees, customers, and accumulate financial results. Any disruptionsuppliers; and expose us to these information systemsliability which could adversely impact our ability to serve customers, decrease the volume of our business and reputation. In the ordinary course of business, we rely on information technology networks and systems, some of which are managed by third parties, to process, transmit, and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes and activities. Additionally, we collect and store certain data, including proprietary business information and customer and employee data, and may have access to confidential or personal information that is subject to privacy and security laws, regulations, and customer-imposed controls. Despite our cybersecurity measures

(including employee and third-party training, monitoring of networks and systems, and maintenance of backup and protective systems) which are continuously reviewed and upgraded, our information technology networks and infrastructure may still be vulnerable to damage, disruptions, or shutdowns due to attack by hackers, breaches, employee error or malfeasance, power outages, computer viruses, telecommunication or utility failures, systems failures, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events. Any such events could result in increased costslegal claims or proceedings, liability or penalties under privacy laws, disruption in operations, and lower profits.damage to our reputation, which could materially adversely affect our business. While we have invested,experienced, and willexpect to continue to invest,experience, these types of threats to our information technology networks and infrastructure, to date none of these threats has had a material impact on our business or operations.
The vote by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union could adversely affect us. 
The United Kingdom ("U.K.") held a referendum on June 23, 2016 on its membership in technology security initiativesthe European Union (the "E.U."), in which a majority of voters in the U.K. voted to exit the E.U. (commonly referred to as "Brexit"). The referendum was advisory, and disaster recovery plans, these measures cannot fully insulate us from technology disruptionthe terms of any withdrawal are subject to a negotiation period that could resultlast at least two years after the government of the U.K. formally initiates a withdrawal process. These negotiations will determine the future terms of the U.K.’s relationship with the E.U., including the terms of trade between the U.K. and the E.U. In addition, Brexit could lead to legal uncertainty and potentially divergent national laws and regulations as the U.K. determines which E.U. laws to replace or replicate. The referendum has also given rise to calls for the governments of other E.U. member states to consider withdrawal from the E.U.
The effects of Brexit will depend on any agreements the U.K. makes to retain access to E.U. markets either during a transitional period or more permanently. Brexit could adversely affect European or worldwide economic or market conditions and contribute to instability in adverseglobal financial markets. We have substantial sales and operations in the E.U., and manufacturing operations in the U.K. Any of these effects onof Brexit, and others we cannot anticipate, could adversely affect our business, business opportunities, results of operations, and profits.financial condition.
Changes to current policies by the U.S. government could adversely affect our business. 
We anticipate possible changes to current policies by the U.S. government that could affect our business, including potentially through (i) increased import tariffs and other influences on U.S. trade relations with other countries (e.g., Mexico and China) and/or (ii) changes to U.S. tax laws. The imposition of tariffs or other trade barriers could increase our costs in certain markets, and may cause our customers to find alternative sourcing. In addition, other countries may change their own policies on business and foreign investment in companies in their respective countries. Tax changes would have different impacts depending on the specific policies enacted. Additionally, it is possible that U.S. policy changes and uncertainty about policy could increase market volatility and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Market volatility and currency exchange rate fluctuations could impact our results of operations and financial condition related to transactions denominated in a foreign currency.
ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.

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ITEM 2.PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 2014,2016, we occupied 1619 principal manufacturing facilities and business centers totaling approximately 3,161,0003,675 thousand square feet, with the majority devoted to research, development, and engineering, manufacturing, and assembly. We lease approximately 433,000433 thousand square feet for our U.S.United States headquarters in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Of our principal facilities, approximately 1,484,0001,547 thousand square feet are owned and approximately 1,677,0002,128 thousand square feet are occupied under leases. A significant portion of our owned properties and equipment is subject to a lien under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. We consider our manufacturing facilities sufficient to meet our current operational requirements. The table below lists the location of our principal executive and operating facilities:
Location Operating Segment
CountryLocationPerformance SensingSensing Solutions Owned or Leased 
Approximate Square Footage(in thousands)
Almelo, NetherlandsBulgaria Sensors and ControlsBotevgradX Owned 185,000
137
Attleboro, MassachusettsBulgaria Sensors and ControlsPlovdivXOwned125
BulgariaSofiaX Leased 433,000
108
Aguascalientes, MexicoChina Sensors and ControlsBaoyingX Owned 411,000
360
Altavista, VirginiaChina SensorsBaoyingXXLeased385
ChinaChangzhouXXLeased488
FrancePontarlierX Owned 150,000
178
Antrim, United KingdomGermany SensorsBerlinX Leased 97,000
33
Antrim, United KingdomMalaysia SensorsSubang JayaX Owned 63,000
123
Baoying, ChinaMexico ControlsAguascalientesXX Owned 360,000
411
Baoying, ChinaMexico Sensors and Controls
Tijuana (1)
XX Leased 385,000
287
Berlin, GermanyNetherlands Sensors
Hengelo(2)
XX Leased 33,000
94
Botevgrad, BulgariaPoland SensorsBydgoszczXLeased54
United KingdomAntrimXLeased97
United KingdomCarrickfergusX Owned 137,000
63
Bydgoszcz, PolandUnited Kingdom SensorsSwindonX Leased 54,000
34
Changzhou, ChinaUnited States Sensors and ControlsAttleboro, MAXX Leased 488,000
433
Haina, Dominican RepublicUnited States Sensors and ControlsAltavista, VAXOwned150
United StatesThousand Oaks, CAXX Leased 45,000115


Pontarlier, France
(1)
This location includes two principal manufacturing facilities.
SensorsOwned178,000
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
(2)
SensorsLeased108,000
Swindon, United KingdomSensorsLeased34,000
In December 2016, we sold our principal headquarters in Almelo, the Netherlands, and moved into a new facility in Hengelo, the Netherlands.
Leases covering our currently occupied principal leased facilities expire at varying dates within the next 20 years. We do not anticipate difficulty in retaining occupancy through lease renewals, month-to-month occupancy, or by replacing the leased facilities with equivalent facilities. An increase in demand for our products may require us to expand our production capacity, which could require us to identify and acquire or lease additional manufacturing facilities. We believe that suitable additional or substitute facilities will be available as required; however, if we are unable to acquire, integrate, and move into production the facilities, equipment, and personnel necessary to meet such increase in demand, our customer relationships, results of operations, and/or financial condition may suffer materially.

ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are regularly involved in a number of claims and litigation matters in the ordinary course of business. Most of our litigation matters are third-party claims related to patent infringement allegations or for property damage allegedly caused by our products, but some involve allegations of personal injury or wrongful death. From time to time, we are also involved in disagreements with vendors and customers. We believe that the ultimate resolution of the current litigation matters that are pending against us will not have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Information on certain legal proceedings in which we are involved is included in Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the ultimate resolution of the current litigation matters that are pending against us will not have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
The Internal Revenue Code requires that companies disclose in their Annual Report on Form 10-K whether they have been required to pay penalties to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for certain transactions that have been identified by the IRS as abusive or that have a significant tax avoidance purpose. We have not been required to pay any such penalties.
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

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PART II
 
ITEM 5.MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our ordinary shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “ST.” The following table sets forth the high and low intraday sales prices per share of our ordinary shares, as reported by the NYSE, for the periods indicated:
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Price Range
  
High Low
2013   
Quarter ended March 31, 2013$35.55
 $31.06
Quarter ended June 30, 2013$37.06
 $30.80
Quarter ended September 30, 2013$38.97
 $34.44
Quarter ended December 31, 2013$41.09
 $36.75
2014   
Quarter ended March 31, 2014$43.28
 $36.50
Quarter ended June 30, 2014$46.81
 $41.30
Quarter ended September 30, 2014$49.97
 $44.40
Quarter ended December 31, 2014$54.14
 $41.56
  
Price Range
  
High Low
2015   
Quarter ended March 31, 2015$58.16
 $48.75
Quarter ended June 30, 2015$59.04
 $52.39
Quarter ended September 30, 2015$53.51
 $41.98
Quarter ended December 31, 2015$49.73
 $42.48
2016   
Quarter ended March 31, 2016$45.60
 $29.92
Quarter ended June 30, 2016$39.89
 $32.07
Quarter ended September 30, 2016$40.69
 $33.81
Quarter ended December 31, 2016$41.43
 $35.10
Performance Graph
The following graph compares the cumulativetotal shareholder return of our ordinary shares since we began trading on the NYSE on March 11, 2010,December 31, 2011, to the total returnsshareholder return since that date on the Standard & Poor’s ("S&P") 500 Stock Index and the S&P 500 Industrial Index.
The graph assumes that the value of the investment in our ordinary shares and each index was $100$100.00 on March 11, 2010.December 31, 2011.


Cumulative Value of $100 Investment from March 11, 2010
Total Shareholder Return of $100.00 Investment from December 31, 2011Total Shareholder Return of $100.00 Investment from December 31, 2011
 3/11/2010 12/31/2010 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 12/31/2016
Sensata $100.00
 $162.76
 $142.05
 $175.57
 $209.57
 $283.30
 $100.00
 $123.59
 $147.53
 $199.43
 $175.27
 $148.21
S&P 500 $100.00
 $111.06
 $113.41
 $131.56
 $174.17
 $198.01
 $100.00
 $116.00
 $153.57
 $174.60
 $177.01
 $198.18
S&P 500 Industrial $100.00
 $112.52
 $118.60
 $136.12
 $180.12
 $202.38
 $100.00
 $115.35
 $162.27
 $178.21
 $173.70
 $206.46
The information in the graph and table above is not “soliciting material,” is not deemed “filed” with the United States ("U.S.") Securities and Exchange Commission, and is not to be incorporated by reference in any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as

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amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, whether made before or after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate such information by reference. The share price performancetotal shareholder return shown on the graph represents past performance and should not be considered an indication of future price performance.
Stockholders
As of January 15, 201513, 2017, there was one holder of record of our ordinary shares. This holder of record isshares, Cede & Co., which (which acts as nominee shareholder for the Depository Trust Company. All of our ordinaryCompany), and approximately 31,600 beneficial owners, including beneficial owners whose shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange are held in "street name" by Cede & Co.banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid any dividends on our ordinary shares, and we currently do not plan to declare any such dividends in the foreseeable future. Because we are a holding company, our ability to pay cash dividends on our ordinary shares may be limited by restrictions on our ability to obtain sufficient funds through dividends from our subsidiaries, including restrictions under the terms of the agreements governing our indebtedness. In that regard, our indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Sensata Technologies B.V. ("STBV"), is limited in its ability to pay dividends or otherwise make distributions to its immediate parent company and, ultimately, to us. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on our dividend restrictions.
In addition, under Dutch law, STBV, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., and certain of our other subsidiaries that are Dutch private limited liability companies may only pay dividends or make other distributions to the extent that the shareholders' equity of such subsidiary exceeds the reserves required to be maintained by law or under its articles of association.
Under Dutch law, we may only pay dividends out of profits as shown in our adopted annual accounts prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. Should we wish to do so, we would only be able to declare and pay dividends to the extent our equity exceeds the sum of the paid and called up portion of our ordinary share capital and the reserves that must be maintained in accordance with the provisions of Dutch law and our articles of association. Subject to these limitations, the payment of cash dividends in the future, if any, will depend upon such factors as earnings levels, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, our overall financial condition, and any other factors deemed relevant by our shareholders and Board of Directors.
U.S. holders of our ordinary shares are generally not subject to any Dutch taxes on income or capital gains derived from ownership or disposal of such ordinary shares. However, we are generally required to withhold Dutch income tax (at a rate of 15%) on actual or deemed dividend distributions. There is no reciprocal tax treaty between the U.S. and the Netherlands regarding withholding.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
  Period 
Total 
Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Weighted- Average 
Price
Paid per Share
 Total Number of
Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly
Announced Plan or Programs
 Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plan or Programs (in millions)
October 1 through October 31, 20142,099
(1) 
$43.71
 
 $74.7
November 1 through November 30, 2014623
(1) 
$49.65
 
 $74.7
December 1 through December 31, 2014
 $
 
 $74.7
Total 2,722
 $45.07
 
 $74.7
 Period 
Total 
Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Weighted- Average 
Price
Paid per Share
 Total Number of
Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly
Announced Plan or Programs
 Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plan or Programs (in millions)
October 1 through October 31, 2016293
(1) 
$38.78
 
 $250.0
November 1 through November 30, 2016
 $
 
 $250.0
December 1 through December 31, 20161,720
(1) 
$40.04
 
 $250.0
Total 2,013
 $39.86
 
 $250.0
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(1) InPursuant to the second quarter of 2014, we began allowing “withhold to cover” as a method for collecting and paying withholding taxes for our employees upon the vesting of restricted securities, for our employees. Pursuant to the “withhold to cover” method, we withheld from suchcertain employees the ordinary shares noted in the table above to cover such statutory minimum tax withholdings. These transactions took place outside of a publicly-announced repurchase plan. The weighted-average price per ordinary share listed in the above table is the weighted-average of the fair market prices at which we calculated the number of ordinary shares withheld to cover tax withholdings for the employees.

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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
We have derived the selected consolidated statement of operations and other financial data for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014, and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We have derived the selected consolidated statement of operations and other financial data for the years ended December 31, 20112013 and 20102012, and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 20122014, 20112013, and 20102012, from audited consolidated financial statements not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
You should read the following information in conjunction with Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and our audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future period.
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (consolidated)Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (consolidated)
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)2014 2013 2012 2011 20102016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Statement of Operations Data(e):
         
Statement of Operations Data(a):
         
Net revenue$2,409,803
 $1,980,732
 $1,913,910
 $1,826,945
 $1,540,079
$3,202,288
 $2,974,961
 $2,409,803
 $1,980,732
 $1,913,910
Operating costs and expenses:                  
Cost of revenue1,567,334
 1,256,249
 1,257,547
 1,166,842
 948,070
2,084,261
 1,977,799
 1,567,334
 1,256,249
 1,257,547
Research and development82,178
 57,950
 52,072
 44,597
 24,664
126,665
 123,666
 82,178
 57,950
 52,072
Selling, general and administrative(a)
220,105
 163,145
 141,894
 164,790
 194,106
293,587
 271,361
 220,105
 163,145
 141,894
Amortization of intangible assets146,704
 134,387
 144,777
 141,575
 144,514
201,498
 186,632
 146,704
 134,387
 144,777
Restructuring and special charges21,893
 5,520
 40,152
 15,012
 (138)4,113
 21,919
 21,893
 5,520
 40,152
Total operating costs and expenses2,038,214
 1,617,251
 1,636,442
 1,532,816
 1,311,216
2,710,124
 2,581,377
 2,038,214
 1,617,251
 1,636,442
Profit from operations371,589
 363,481
 277,468
 294,129
 228,863
492,164
 393,584
 371,589
 363,481
 277,468
Interest expense(107,210) (95,101) (100,037) (99,557) (105,416)
Interest income1,106
 1,186
 815
 813
 1,020
Interest expense, net(165,818) (137,626) (106,104) (93,915) (99,222)
Other, net(b)
(12,059) (35,629) (5,581) (120,050) 45,388
(4,901) (50,329) (12,059) (35,629) (5,581)
Income before income taxes253,426
 233,937
 172,665
 75,335
 169,855
321,445
 205,629
 253,426
 233,937
 172,665
(Benefit from)/provision for income taxes (c)
(30,323) 45,812
 (4,816) 68,861
 39,805
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes (c)
59,011
 (142,067) (30,323) 45,812
 (4,816)
Net income$283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
 $6,474
 $130,050
$262,434
 $347,696
 $283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
Basic net income per share$1.67
 $1.07
 $1.00
 $0.04
 $0.78
$1.54
 $2.05
 $1.67
 $1.07
 $1.00
Diluted net income per share$1.65
 $1.05
 $0.98
 $0.04
 $0.75
$1.53
 $2.03
 $1.65
 $1.05
 $0.98
Weighted–average ordinary shares outstanding—basic170,113
 176,091
 177,473
 175,307
 166,278
Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding—basic170,709
 169,977
 170,113
 176,091
 177,473
Weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding—diluted172,217
 179,024
 181,623
 181,212
 172,946
171,460
 171,513
 172,217
 179,024
 181,623
Other Financial Data(e):
         
Other Financial Data(a):
         
Net cash provided by/(used in):                  
Operating activities$382,568
 $395,838
 $397,313
 $305,867
 $300,046
$521,525
 $533,131
 $382,568
 $395,838
 $397,313
Investing activities(1,430,065) (87,650) (62,501) (554,458) (52,548)(174,778) (1,166,369) (1,430,065) (87,650) (62,501)
Financing activities940,930
 (403,831) (13,400) (152,944) 97,696
(337,582) 764,172
 940,930
 (403,831) (13,400)
Capital expenditures(144,211) (82,784) (54,786) (89,807) (52,912)(130,217) (177,196) (144,211) (82,784) (54,786)


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2014 2013 2012 2011 20102016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Balance Sheet Data (as of December 31)(e):
         
Balance Sheet Data (as of December 31)(a):
         
Cash and cash equivalents$211,329
 $317,896
 $413,539
 $92,127
 $493,662
$351,428
 $342,263
 $211,329
 $317,896
 $413,539
Working capital(d)
441,258
 537,139
 616,317
 313,914
 609,887
758,189
 412,748
 441,258
 537,139
 616,317
Total assets(e)5,116,609
 3,498,824
 3,648,391
 3,456,651
 3,387,438
6,240,976
 6,298,910
 5,087,507
 3,479,692
 3,626,272
Total debt, including capital lease and other financing obligations2,841,836
 1,723,966
 1,824,655
 1,835,710
 1,889,693
Total debt, including capital lease and other financing obligations, net of discount and deferred financing costs (e)
3,273,594
 3,600,991
 2,812,734
 1,704,834
 1,802,536
Total shareholders’ equity1,302,892
 1,141,588
 1,222,294
 1,044,951
 1,007,781
1,942,007
 1,668,576
 1,302,892
 1,141,588
 1,222,294
 __________________
(a)ForAmounts shown reflect the year ended December 31, 2010, selling, generalacquisitions of Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp., Magnum Energy Incorporated, CoActive US Holdings, Inc. ("DeltaTech Controls"), and administrative expense includes $18.9 million recorded as a cumulative catch-up adjustmentAugust Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader") in 2014 and certain assets and subsidiaries of Custom Sensors & Technologies Ltd. ("CST") in 2015. Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for previously unrecognized compensation expense associated with certain option awards under the First Amended and Restated Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. 2006 Management Option Plan, and the related modification thereof, and $22.4 million in fees related to the termination of the advisory agreement with Bain Capital Partners, LLC and its co-investors, at their option.further details on our acquisitions.
(b)
Other, net for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014,, 2013,, 2012, 2011, and 2010 includes losses2012 primarily includes: (losses) recognized on debt repurchases or financingsfinancing transactions of $1.9$0.0 million,, $9.0 $(25.5) million,, $2.2 $(1.9) million,, $44.0 $(9.0) million, and $23.5$(2.2) million, respectively; currency remeasurement gains/(losses) associated with debt of $0.8 million, $0.5 million, $(0.4) million, $(60.1) million, and $72.8 million, respectively; and (losses)/gains on commodity forward contracts of $7.4 million, $(18.5) million, $(9.0) million, $(23.2) million, and $(0.4) million, $(1.1)respectively; and (losses) related to foreign currency exchange rates (including gains and losses related to currency remeasurement of net monetary assets and gains and losses on forward currency forward contracts) of $(12.5) million, $(6.0) million, ($1.4) million, $(2.4) million, and $9.1$(3.1) million, respectively.
Refer to Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details of amounts included in Other, net.
(c)For the year ended December 31, 2015, the benefit from income taxes includes a net benefit of approximately $180.0 million, primarily related to the release of a portion of our United States ("U.S.") valuation allowance in connection with the acquisition of CST. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the benefit from income taxtaxes includes a net benefit of approximately $71.1 million related to the release of a portion of our U.S. valuation allowance in connection with certain 2014 acquisitions. Refer to Note 9, "Income Taxes," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the benefit from income taxtaxes includes a net benefit of approximately $66.0 million related to the release of the Netherlands' deferred tax asset valuation allowance. For the year ended December 31, 2010, the benefit from income tax includes a net benefit of approximately $18.5 million related to the release of Japan's deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
(d)We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities. Working capital amounts for prior years have not been recast to include assets designated as held for sale in any year.
(e)As discussed in Note 6, "Acquisitions,"
In the first quarter of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K,2016, we acquired Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp., Magnum Energy Incorporated, CoActive US Holdings, Inc.adopted ASU No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) ("DeltaTech Controls"ASU 2015-03"), which simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs, by requiring that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. As required by ASU 2015-03, we applied its provisions retrospectively. Accordingly, total assets and August Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader") during the year endedlong term debt as of December 31, 2015, 2014, which are reflected in the 2014 amounts shown above.2013, and 2012, have been recast to reflect $38.3 million, $29.1 million, $19.1 million, and $22.1 million, respectively, of deferred financing costs as a reduction of long-term debt.

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ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis is intended to help the reader understand our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and capital resources. You should read the following discussion in conjunction with Item 1, "Business," Item 6, “Selected Financial Data,” and our audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The statements in this discussion regarding industry outlook, our expectations regarding our future performance, liquidity and capital resources, and other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements.
Overview
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. ("Sensata Technologies Holding") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the "Company," "Sensata," "we," "our," and "us," is a global industrial technology company is a leaderengaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of sensors and controls. We can trace our origins back to entities that have been engaged in the sensors and controls business since 1916.
We conduct our operations through subsidiary companies that operate business and product development centers primarily in the United States (the "U.S."), the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom (the "U.K."); and manufacturing operations primarily in China, Malaysia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Brazil,Germany, the U.K., and the U.S. We organize our operations into the Sensorstwo businesses, Performance Sensing and Controls businesses.Sensing Solutions.
We generated 40%43%, 31%25%, and 29%32% of our net revenue in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014.2016. Our largest customer accounted for approximately 7%9% of our net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014.2016. Our net revenue for the year ended December 31, 20142016 was derived from the following end-markets: 24%25.2% from European automotive, 20%20.1% from North American automotive, 17.8% from Asia and rest of world automotive, 18%12.8% from North American automotive, 8% from appliances and HVAC, 13% from HVOR, 7%heavy vehicle off-road ("HVOR"), 9.0% from industrial, 5.9% from appliance and 10%heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning ("HVAC"), 4.7% from aerospace, and 4.5% from all other end-markets. Within many of our end-markets, we are a significant supplier to multiple OEMs,original equipment manufacturers, reducing our exposure to fluctuations in market share within individual end-markets.
We produce a wide range of sensors and controls for applications such as pressure sensors in automotive systems, thermal circuit breakers in aircraft, pressure sensors in automotive systems, and bimetal current and temperature control devices in electric motors. We compete in growing global market segments driven by demand for products that are safe, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly. We have a long-standing position in emerging markets, including a nearly 20-year presence in China.China for more than 20 years.
Refer to Item 1, "Business," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more detailed discussion of factors affecting our business, including those specific to our SensorsPerformance Sensing and Controls segments.Sensing Solutions segments and information about our acquisition history.
History
We can trace our origins back to entities that have been engaged in the sensors and controls business since 1916. We operated as a part of Texas Instruments Incorporated ("Texas Instruments" or "TI") from 1959 until April 27, 2006, when Sensata Technologies B.V. ("STBV"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V., completed the acquisition of the Sensors and Controls business from TI (the "2006 Acquisition"). Since then, we have expanded our operations in part through acquisitions, including, most recently, Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp. ("Wabash Technologies" or "Wabash") in January 2014, Magnum Energy Incorporated ("Magnum Energy" or "Magnum") in May 2014, CoActive US Holdings, Inc. ("DeltaTech Controls" or "DeltaTech") in August 2014, and August Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader") in October 2014.
Prior to our initial public offering ("IPO") in March 2010, we were a direct, 99% owned subsidiary of Sensata Investment Company S.C.A. (“SCA”), a Luxembourg company, which is owned by investment funds or vehicles advised or managed by Bain Capital Partners, LLC (“Bain Capital”), its co-investors (Bain Capital and its co-investors are collectively referred to as the “Sponsors”), and certain members of our senior management. As of December 31, 2014, SCA no longer owned any of our outstanding ordinary shares.
Selected Segment Information
We manage our SensorsPerformance Sensing and ControlsSensing Solutions businesses separately and report their results of operations as two segments. Set forth below is selected information for each of these business segments for each of the periods presented. In the fourth quarter of 2014, we realigned our segments. Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of this realignment. Prior year informationAmounts in the following tables has been recast to reflect this realignment.

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Amounts and percentages in the tablestable below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not add due to the effect of rounding.
The following table presents net revenue by segment and segment operating incomeas a percentage of total net revenue for the identified periods:
 For the year ended December 31,
 2014
2013
2012
(Amounts in millions)     
Net revenue     
Sensors$1,755.9
 $1,358.2
 $1,316.9
Controls653.9
 622.5
 597.0
Total$2,409.8
 $1,980.7
 $1,913.9
Segment operating income     
Sensors$475.9
 $401.6
 $362.8
Controls202.1
 195.8
 189.4
Total$678.1
 $597.4
 $552.2
 For the year ended December 31,
 2016
2015
2014
(Amounts in millions)Amount Percent of
Net Revenue
 Amount Percent of
Net Revenue
 Amount Percent of
Net Revenue
Net revenue           
Performance Sensing$2,385.4
 74.5% $2,346.2
 78.9% $1,755.9
 72.9%
Sensing Solutions816.9
 25.5
 628.7
 21.1
 653.9
 27.1
Total$3,202.3
 100.0% $2,975.0
 100.0% $2,409.8
 100.0%
The following table presents net revenue by segment as a percentage of total net revenueoperating income and segment operating income as a percentage of segment net revenue for the identified periods:
 For the year ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
Net revenue     
Sensors72.9% 68.6% 68.8%
Controls27.1
 31.4
 31.2
Total100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Segment operating income     
Sensors27.1% 29.6% 27.6%
Controls30.9% 31.5% 31.7%
 For the year ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
(Amounts in millions)Amount Percent of
Segment Net Revenue
 Amount Percent of
Segment Net Revenue
 Amount Percent of
Segment Net Revenue
Segment operating income           
Performance Sensing$615.5
 25.8% $598.5
 25.5% $475.9
 27.1%
Sensing Solutions261.9
 32.1% 199.7
 31.8% 202.1
 30.9%
Total$877.4
   $798.3
   $678.1
  
For a reconciliation of total segment operating income to profit from operations, refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Acquisitions
Recent business combinations include the acquisition of Wabash in January 2014 for total consideration of $59.6 million, the acquisition of Magnum in May 2014 for total consideration of $60.6 million, the acquisition of DeltaTech in August 2014 for total consideration of $177.8 million, and the acquisition of Schrader in October 2014 for total consideration of $1,004.7 million. Refer to Item 1, "Business," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a summary of acquisitions in 2014.
Material unrecognized pre-acquisition contingencies are discussed further in Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of December 31, 2014, we do not believe that any loss related to these contingencies is probable of occurring.
Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the valuation of intangible assets related to our acquired businesses.
Material Changes in Financial Position
The following sets forth a discussion of factors driving balances in certain captions on our consolidated balance sheets for which there was a material change in balance between December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $444.9 million and $291.7 million, respectively. The increase in accounts receivable primarily relates to accounts receivable of our acquired businesses.

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Inventories
Inventories at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $356.4 million and $183.4 million, respectively. The increase in inventories primarily relates to inventory of our acquired businesses, and a buildup of inventory to continue to ensure on-time delivery to our customers and as we optimize our operating systems enabled by our upgraded Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") System. Refer to Note 4, "Inventories," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of the components of Inventory.
Property, Plant & Equipment, net ("PP&E")
PP&E, net at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $589.5 million and $344.7 million, respectively. The increase in PP&E, net primarily relates to acquisitions and capital expenditures, partially offset by depreciation expense. Refer to Note 3, "Property, Plant & Equipment," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of the components of PP&E.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net
Goodwill at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2,424.8 million and $1,756.0 million, respectively. The increase in the goodwill balance relates to acquisitions.
Other intangible assets, net at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $910.8 million and $502.4 million, respectively. The increase in the other intangible assets, net balance relates to acquisitions and, to a lesser extent, capitalized software costs related to our upgraded ERP system, partially offset by amortization expense recorded during the year ended December 31, 2014. Refer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details of our goodwill and other intangible assets balances.
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $287.8 million and $177.5 million, respectively. The increase in accounts payable primarily relates to accounts payable of our acquired businesses.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $222.8 million and $123.2 million, respectively. Refer to Note 7, "Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details of this balance. The increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities primarily relates to accrued expenses and other current liabilities of our acquired businesses, accrued restructuring and severance (refer to Note 17, "Restructuring and Special Charges," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our restructuring charges), and accrued interest (related to our new debt as discussed below).
Long-term debt, gross, including current portion
Gross outstanding indebtedness (including capital leases and other financing obligations, and the current portion of long-term debt) at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2,848.1 million and $1,726.3 million, respectively. The increase in gross outstanding indebtedness was due primarily to new debt incurred as a result of our 2014 acquisitions. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our debt.
Factors Affecting Our Operating Results
The following discussion sets forth certain components of ourthe consolidated statements of operations, as well as factors that impact those components. Refer to Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates included elsewhere in this Management's Discussion and Analysis for further discussion of the accounting policies and estimates made related to these components.
Net revenue
We generate revenue from the sale of sensor and control products across all major geographic areas. We believe increased regulation of safetyregulatory requirements for higher fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and emissions,safer vehicles, as well as a growing emphasis on energy efficiency and consumercustomer demand for electronic products with advancedoperator productivity and convenience, drive the need for advancements in engine management, safety features, are drivingand operator controls. These advancements lead to sensor growth rates exceedingthat exceed underlying end-market demand in many of our key

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markets and will continue to offer us significant growth opportunities. The technology-driven, highly customized,highly-customized, and integrated nature of our products require customers to invest heavily in certification and qualification to ensure proper functioning of the system in which our products are embedded. We believe the capital commitment and time required for this process significantly increases the switching costs for customers once a particular sensor or control has been designed and installed in a system. As a result, our sensors and controls are rarely substituted during a product lifecycle, which in the case of the automotive end-market typically lasts five to seven years. We focus on new applications that will help us secure new business and drive long-term growth. New applications for sensors typically provide an opportunity to define a leading application technology in collaboration with our customers.
Our net revenue from product sales includes total sales less estimates of returns for product quality reasons and for price allowances. Price allowances include discounts for prompt payment as well as volume-based incentives.
Because we sellderive a significant portion of our productsrevenue from sales to customers in the automotive industry (62%(63% in 2014)2016), demand for our products is driven in large part by conditions in this industry. However, outside of the automotive industry, we sell our products to end-users in a wide range of industries, end-markets, and geographies. As a result, the drivers of demand for these products is generally driven morevary considerably and are influenced by the level of general economic activity rather than conditions in one particular industrythese industries, end-markets, or geographic region.regions. Our overall net revenue is generally impacted by the following factors:
fluctuations in overall economic activity within the geographic markets in which we operate;
underlying growth in one or more of our core end-markets, either worldwide or in particular geographies in which we operate;
the number of sensors and/or controls used within existing applications, or the development of new applications requiring sensors and/or controls, due to regulations or other factors;
the “mix” of products sold, including the proportion of new or upgraded products and their pricing relative to existing products;
changes in product sales prices (including quantity discounts, rebates, and cash discounts for prompt payment);
changes in the level of competition faced by our products, including the launch of new products by competitors;
our ability to successfully develop and launch new products and applications;
fluctuations in exchange rates; and
acquisitions.
Refer to Effects of Acquisitions and Other Significant Transactions - Purchase Accounting below for discussion of the impact of acquisitions on our revenue in 2014. While the factors described above impact net revenue in each of our operating segments, the impact of these factors on our operating segments can differ. For example, adverse changes in the automotive industry will impact the SensorsPerformance Sensing segment more significantly than the ControlsSensing Solutions segment. For more information about revenue risks relating to our business, refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Cost of revenue
We currently manufacture a majority of our products in low-cost countries including China, Mexico, Bulgaria, Malaysia, and the Dominican Republic. Our strategy of leveraging core technology platforms and focusing on high-volume applications enables us to provide our customers with highly customizedhighly-customized products at a relatively low cost, as compared to the costs of the systems in which our products are embedded. We have achieved our current cost position through a continuous process of migration to low-cost manufacturing locations, transformation of our supply chain to low-cost sourcing, product design improvements, and ongoing productivity-enhancing initiatives. Over the past fifteen years, we have aggressively shifted our manufacturing base from countries with higher labor costs, such as the United States, Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and the Netherlands, to low-cost countries.
We manufacture the majority of our products, and subcontract only a limited number of products to third parties. As such, our cost of revenue consists principally of the following:
Production Materials Costs. We purchase much of the materials used in production on a global lowest-cost basis, but we are still impacted by global and local market conditions. A portion of our production materials contains resins and metals, such as copper, nickel, zinc, and aluminum, and precious metals, such as gold, silver, platinum, and

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palladium, and the costscost of these materials may vary with underlying metalscommodities pricing. WeHowever, we enter into forward contracts to economically hedge a portion of our exposure to the potential change in prices associated with certain of ourthese commodities. The terms of these contracts fix the price at a future date for various notional amounts associated with these commodities. Gains and losses recognized on these non-designated derivatives are included in Other, net. Certain of our product lines use magnets containing rare earth metals, of which a large majority of the world's production is in China. A reduction in the export of rare earth materials from China could limit the worldwide supply of these rare earth materials, significantly increasing the price of magnets.
Employee Costs. Employee costs include the salary costswage and benefit charges for employees involved in our manufacturing operations. These costs generally increasefluctuate on an aggregate basis as sales andin direct correlation with changes in production volumes increase and may decline asvolumes. As a percentage of net revenue, these costs may decline as a result of economies of scale associated with higher production volumes, and conversely, may increase with lower production volumes. These costs will also fluctuate based on local market conditions. We rely significantly on contract workers for direct labor in certain geographies. As of December 31, 20142016, we had approximately 1,6201,670 contract workers on a worldwide basis.
Sustaining Engineering Activity costs. These costs relate to modifications of existing products for use by new and existing customers in familiar applications.

Other. Our remaining cost of revenue primarily consists of:
gains and losses on certain foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges;
depreciation of fixed assets;
freight costs;
warehousing expenses;
purchasing costs;maintenance and repair expenses;
operating supplies; and
other general manufacturing expenses, such as expenses for energy consumption and operating lease expense.
The main factors that influence our cost of revenue as a percent of net revenue include:
changes in the price of raw materials, including certain metals;
the implementation of cost controlimprovement measures aimed at improvingincreasing productivity, including reduction of fixed production costs, refinements in inventory management, design driven changes, and the coordination of procurement within each subsidiary and at the business level;
production volumes—volumes - production costs are capitalized in inventory based on normal production volumes, as revenue increases, the fixed portion of these costs does not;
transfer of production to our lower cost production facilities;
product lifecycles, as we typically incur higher cost of revenue associated with excess manufacturing capacity during the initial stages of product launches and during phase-out of discontinued products;
the increase in the carrying value of inventory that is adjusted to fair value as a result of the application of purchase accounting associated with acquisitions;
depreciation expense, including amounts arising from the adjustment of PP&E to fair value associated with acquisitions; and
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.rates; and
acquisitions, as acquired businesses may generate higher or lower gross margins than us.
Research and development ("R&D")
We develop products that address increasingly complex engineering requirements by investing substantially in research and development ("R&D").requirements. We believe that continued focused investment in R&D activities is critical to our future growth and maintenance ofmaintaining our leadership position. Our R&D efforts are directly related to timely development of new and enhanced products that are central to our core business strategy. We develop our technologies to meet an evolving set of customer requirements and new product introductions.
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underlying technology, the potential scale of the product upon successful commercialization, and the level of our exploratory research. We conduct such activities in areas that we believe will accelerateincrease our longer term net revenue growth. Our basic technologies have been developed through a combination of internal development and third-party efforts (often by parties with whom we have joint development relationships). Our development expense is typically associated with:
with engineering core technology platforms to specific applications;applications and
engineering major upgrades that improve the functionality or reduce the cost of existing products.
Costs related to modifications of existing products for use by new and existing customers in familiar applications is accounted forare recorded in cost of revenue and not included in R&D expense.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")
SG&A expense consists of all expenditures incurred in connection with the sale and marketing of our products, as well as administrative overhead costs, including:
salary and benefit costs for sales personnel and administrative staff, including cash and share-based incentive compensation expense. Expenses relating to our sales personnel generally increase or decrease principally with changescan fluctuate due to prolonged trends in sales volume due to the need to increase or decrease sales headcount to meet changes in demand.volume. Expenses relating to administrative personnel generally do not increase or decrease directly with changes in sales volume;
expenses related to the use and maintenance of administrative offices, including depreciation expense;
other administrative expenses, including expenses relating to information systems, human resources, and legal and accounting services;
other selling expenses, such as expenses incurred in connection with travel and communications; and
transaction costs associated with acquisitions.
Changes in SG&A expense as a percent of net revenue have historically been impacted by a number of factors, including:
changes in sales volume, as higher volumes enable us to spread the fixed portion of our administrative expense over higher revenue;
changes in the mix of products we sell, as some products may require more customer support and sales effort than others;
changes in our customer base, as new customers may require different levels of sales and marketing attention;
new product launches in existing and new markets, as these launches typically involve a more intense sales activity before they are integrated into customer applications;
customer credit issues requiring increases to the allowance for doubtful accounts;
pricing changes;
volume and timing of acquisitions; and
fluctuations in exchange rates.
The sales and marketing function within our business is organized into regions—the Americas, Asia, and Europe—but also organizes globally across all geographies according to market segments.
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets
We have recorded a significant amount of identifiable intangible assets since the 2006 Acquisition, which are recorded at fair value on the date of the related acquisition. Acquisition-related intangible assets are amortized on an economic benefit basis according to the useful lives of the assets or on a straight-line basis if a pattern of economic benefits cannot be reliably determined. The amount of amortization expense related to intangible assets depends on the amount of intangibles acquired, and where previously acquired intangible assets are in their estimated life-cycle. Capitalized software licenses, which are considered intangible assets, are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the term of the license or the useful life of the software. Capitalized software, which is also considered an intangible asset, is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life.

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Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill and intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, unless events or circumstances occur that trigger the need for an earlier impairment review. No impairment charges were recorded during 2014, 2013, or 2012.
Impairment of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets may result from a change in revenue and earnings forecasts. Our revenue and earnings forecasts may be impacted by many factors, including deterioration in our performance, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in laws or regulations, unexpected significant or planned changes in use of assets, and our ability to project customer spending, particularly within the semiconductor industry. Changes in the level of spending in the industry and/or by our customers could result in a change to our forecasts, which could result in a future impairment of goodwill and/or intangible assets.
Should certain other assumptions used in the development of the fair value of our reporting units change, we may be required to recognize goodwill or other intangible asset impairments. See the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for more discussion of the key assumptions that are used in the determination of the fair value of our reporting units.
Restructuring and special charges
Restructuring charges consist of severance, outplacement, other separation benefits, certain pension settlement and curtailment losses, and facility exit and other costs. Special charges included in this line item for 2012 include costs associated with the retirement of our former Chief Executive Officer and costs incurred as a result of the fire at our South Korea facility. Special charges included in this line item for 2013 primarily include insurance proceeds recognized related to the fire at our South Korea facility. There were no special charges incurred in 2014. Refer to Note 17, “Restructuring and Special Charges,” of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more discussion of our restructuring costs and special charges.
Depreciation expense
Depreciation expense includes depreciation of PP&E, amortization of leasehold improvements, and amortization of assets held under capital leases. Depreciation expense is included in either cost of revenue or SG&A expense depending on the use of the asset as a manufacturing or administrative asset.
Depreciation expense will change depending on the age of existing PP&E are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
Amortizationthe level of leasehold improvementscapital expenditures. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the remaining lease term or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.
Assets held under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased asset at the inception of the lease. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the period of the related lease, unless ownership is transferred by the end of the lease or there is a bargain purchase option, in which case the asset is amortized, normally on a straight-line basis, over the useful life that would be assigned if the asset were owned.
Interest expense
Interest expense consists primarily of interest expense on institutional borrowings, interest rate derivative instruments, and capital lease and other financing obligations. Interest expense also includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts. As of December 31, 2014, we had $2,848.1 million in gross outstanding indebtedness, including both variable- and fixed-rate debt and outstanding capital lease and other financing obligations.method. Refer to Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K underfor additional details on methods for calculating depreciation expense.
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets
We have recognized a significant amount of identifiable definite-lived intangible assets, which are recorded at fair value on the headingdate of the related acquisition. Definite-lived, acquisition-related intangible assets are amortized on an economic-benefit basis according to the useful lives of the assets or on a straight-line basis if a pattern of economic benefits cannot be reliably determined. The amount of amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets depends on the amount of intangible assets acquired and where previously acquired intangible assets are in their estimated life-cycle. Capitalized software and capitalized software licenses are presented on the consolidated balance sheets as intangible assets. Capitalized software licenses

are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the term of the license or the estimated useful life of the software. Capitalized software is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life.
Impairment of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets
Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, unless events or circumstances occur that trigger the need for an earlier impairment review. No impairment charges were recorded during any period presented.
Impairment of goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets may result from a change in revenue and earnings forecasts. Our revenue and earnings forecasts may be impacted by many factors, including deterioration in our performance, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in laws or regulations, significant unexpected or planned changes in the use of assets, and our ability to project customer spending. Changes in the level of spending in the industry and/or by our customers could result in a change to our forecasts, which could result in a future impairment of goodwill and/or intangible assets.
Should certain other assumptions used in the development of the fair value of our reporting units change, we may be required to recognize impairments of goodwill or other intangible assets. See Interest Rate RiskCritical Accounting Policies and Estimates, included elsewhere in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for more discussion of the key assumptions that are used in the determination of the fair value of our reporting units and factors that could result in future impairment charges.
Restructuring and special charges
Restructuring and special charges consist of severance, outplacement, other separation benefits, certain pension settlement and curtailment losses, and facility exit and other costs. Restructuring charges may be incurred as part of an announced restructuring plan, or may be individual charges recorded related to acquired businesses or the termination of a limited number of employees that do not represent the initiation of a larger restructuring plan. Refer to Note 17, “Restructuring and Special Charges,” of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of our restructuring and special charges.
Interest expense
We are a highly leveraged company, and interest expense is a significant portion of our results of operations. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 we had gross outstanding indebtedness of $3,324.9 million and $3,659.5 million, respectively.
Our indebtedness at December 31, 2016 included $937.8 million of indebtedness under the sensitivityterm loan (the "Term Loan") provided by the sixth amendment to the credit agreement dated as of May 12, 2011 (as amended, the "Credit Agreement"), $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2023 (the "4.875% Senior Notes"), $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior notes due 2024 (the "5.625% Senior Notes"), $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior notes due 2025 (the "5.0% Senior Notes"), $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2026 (the "6.25% Senior Notes," and together with the 4.875% Senior Notes, the 5.625% Senior Notes, and the 5.0% Senior Notes, the "Senior Notes"), and $37.1 million of capital lease and other financing obligations.
We have entered into various debt transactions and amendments to the Credit Agreement, which had varying levels of impact on interest expense. Refer to Debt Transactions included elsewhere in this Management's Discussion and Analysis, and Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding our debt transactions.
The Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility accrue interest at variable interest rates. Refer to Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Interest Rate Risk,” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding our exposure to future fluctuationspotential changes in variable interest rates.
Our large amount of indebtedness may limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and future business opportunities, since a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations will be dedicated to the servicing of our debt, and this may place us at a competitive disadvantage to competitors that are less leveraged. Our leverage may make us more vulnerable to a downturn in our business, industry, or the economy in general. Refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Other, net
Other, net primarily includes gains and losses onassociated with the remeasurement of non-U.S. dollar denominated net monetary assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars, changes in the fair value of non-designated derivative financial instruments,

and debt financing transactions.
We derive a significant portion of our revenue from markets outside of the U.S. For financial reporting purposes, the functional currency of all our subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar ("USD"). In certain instances, we enter into transactions that are denominated in a currency other than USD. At the date the transaction is recognized, each asset, liability, revenue, expense, gain, or loss arising from the transaction is measured and recorded in USD using the exchange rate in effect at that date. At each balance sheet date, recorded monetary balances denominated in a currency other than USD are adjusted to USD using the current exchange rate, with gains or losses recognized within Other, net.
In order to mitigate the potential exposure to variability in cash flows and earnings related to changes in foreign currency remeasurement, gains and losses on our non-designated derivatives used to hedge commodity prices and certainexchange rates, we enter into foreign currency exposures,exchange rate forward contracts that may or may not be designated as cash flow hedges. The change in fair value of foreign currency forward contracts that are not designated for hedge accounting purposes are recognized in Other, net, and are driven by changes in the forward prices for the foreign exchange rates that we hedge. We cannot predict the future trends in foreign exchange rates, and there can be no assurance that gains or losses on debt financing transactions, and various other items.experienced in past periods will not recur in future periods.
We enter into forward contracts with third parties to offset a portion of our exposure to the potential change in prices associated with certain commodities, including silver, gold, platinum, palladium, copper, aluminum, nickel, and zinc,nickel, used in the manufacturing of our products. The terms of these forward contracts fix the price at a future date for various notional

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amounts associated with these commodities. Currently, theseThese derivatives are not designated as accounting hedges. Changes in the fair value of these forward contracts are recognized within Other, net, and are driven by changes in the forward prices for the commodities that we hedge. We cannot predict the future trends in commodity prices, and there can be no assurance that commodity losses experienced in past periods will not recur in future periods.
We continueperiodically enter into debt financing transactions. In accounting for these transactions, costs may be capitalized or they may be recorded in the consolidated statements of operations as Other, net or Interest expense, net, depending on the type of transaction and the nature of the costs.
Refer to derive a significant portionNote 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," of our revenueaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in markets outsidethis Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the U.S., primarily Europe and Asia. For financial reporting purposes, the functional currency of all our subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. In certain instances, we enter into transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar. At the date the transaction is recognized, each asset, liability, revenue, expense, gain, or loss arising from the transaction is measured andamounts recorded in U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at that date. At each balance sheet date, recorded monetary balances denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar are adjusted to the U.S. dollar using the current exchange rate, with gains or losses recognized within Other, net.
Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the amounts recorded in Other, net related to losses on debt financing transactions. Refer to Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the sensitivity of amounts recorded in Other, net related to our non-designated derivatives.commodity and foreign exchange forward contracts.
Provision for income taxes
We are subject to income tax in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. We have a low effective cash tax rate due to the amortization of intangible assets resulting from the carve-out and acquisition of the Sensors and Controls business in the 2006 Acquisition and other tax benefits derived from our operating and capital structure, including tax incentives in both the U.K. and China, operations in a Dominican Republic tax-free zone,and favorable tax status in Mexico, andMexico. In addition, the Dutch participation exemption which permits the payment of intercompany dividends without incurring taxable income in the Netherlands.
While the extent of our future tax liability is uncertain, the impact of purchase accounting for past and future acquisitions, changes to debt and equity capitalization of our subsidiaries, and the realignment of the functions performed and risks assumed by theour various subsidiaries are among the factors that will determine the future book and taxable income of theeach respective subsidiary and Sensata as a whole.
Our effective tax rate will generally not equal the U.S. statutory rate of 35% due to various factors, the most significant of which are described below. As these factors fluctuate from year to year, our effective tax rate will change. The factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
changes in tax law;
establishing or releasing the valuation allowance related to our gross deferred tax assets;
because we operate in locations outside the U.S., including China, the Netherlands, South Korea, Malaysia, and Bulgaria, that have statutory tax rates significantly lower than the U.S. statutory rate, we generally see an effective rate benefit, which changes from year to year based upon the mix of earnings;
as income tax audits related to our subsidiaries are closed, either as a result of negotiated settlements or final assessments, we may recognize a tax expense or benefit;

due to lapses of the applicable statute of limitations related to unrecognized tax benefits, we may recognize a tax benefit, including a benefit from the reversal of interest and penalties;
in certain jurisdictions, we record withholding and other taxes on intercompany payments, including dividends;
in the event we determine that it is more likely than not that we will realize a deferred tax asset in a certain jurisdiction, we will release the related valuation allowance, resulting in a fluctuation in our effective tax rate; and
losses incurred in certain jurisdictions, predominantly the U.S., are not currently benefited, as it is not more likely than not that the associated deferred tax asset will be realized in the foreseeable future.

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Effects of Acquisitions and Other Significant Transactions
Shareholders’ Equity
Subsequent to our IPO in March 2010, we have executed a number of secondary public offerings, most recently in May 2014 and September 2014. We did not receive any proceeds from secondary offerings executed in 2013 or 2014. We incurred approximately $0.6 million in costs related to our secondary offerings executed in 2014. See Note 12, "Shareholders' Equity," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details of our IPO and secondary offerings. As of December 31, 2014, SCA no longer owned any of our outstanding ordinary shares.
On May 22, 2012, at our 2012 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders extended to our Board of Directors, for a period of 18 months from the date of that meeting, the authority to repurchase up to 10% of the outstanding shares in the capital of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. on the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or in one or more tender offers, at prices per share not less than the nominal value of an ordinary share and not higher than 110% of the market price at the time of such transaction. This authority was extended at our 2013 and 2014 Annual General Meetings.
In the fourth quarter of 2012, based on this authority, our Board of Directors authorized a $250.0 million share repurchase program. In October 2013 and February 2014, the Board of Directors authorized amendments to the terms of the program, in each case to reset the amount available for share repurchases to $250.0 million. Under this program, we may repurchase ordinary shares from time to time, at such times and in amounts to be determined by our management, based on market conditions, legal requirements, and other corporate considerations, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. We expect that any future repurchase of shares will be funded by cash from operations. The share repurchase program may be modified or terminated by our Board of Directors at any time. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we repurchased 4.3 million ordinary shares, of which 4.0 million ordinary shares were repurchased from SCA, concurrent with the closing of the May 2014 secondary offering, in a private, non-underwritten transaction, at $42.42 per ordinary share. At December 31, 2014, $74.7 million remained available for share repurchase under the amended program.
Our authorized share capital consists of 400.0 million ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.01 per share, of which 178.4 million ordinary shares were issued and 169.3 million were outstanding as of December 31, 2014. Issued and outstanding shares exclude 0.7 million unvested restricted securities and 4.1 million outstanding stock options. We also have authorized 400.0 million preference shares with a nominal value of €0.01 per share, none of which are issued or outstanding. At December 31, 2014, there were 6.0 million and 0.5 million ordinary shares available for grant under the Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and the Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, respectively.
Purchase Accounting
We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Application of this method of accounting requires that (i) identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed generally be measured and recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date and (ii) the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized as goodwill, which is not amortized for accounting purposes but is subject to testing for impairment at least annually. The application of the acquisition method of accounting resulted in an increase in amortization and depreciation expense in the periods subsequent to the business combinations relating to our acquired intangible assets and PP&E. In addition to the increase in the carrying value of PP&E, we extended the remaining depreciable lives of certain PP&E to reflect the estimated remaining useful lives for purposes of calculating periodic depreciation. We also adjusted the value of the acquired inventory to fair value, increasing the costs recognized upon its sale.
Recent business combinations for which the acquisition method of accounting has been applied include the acquisition of Wabash in January 2014 for total consideration of $59.6 million, the acquisition of Magnum in May 2014 for total consideration of $60.6 million, the acquisition of DeltaTech in August 2014 for total consideration of $177.8 million, and the acquisition of Schrader in October 2014 for total consideration of $1,004.7 million.
Net revenue and income/(loss) before taxes of Schrader included in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $133.3 million and $(3.6) million, respectively. The income/(loss) before taxes does not include interest expense recorded related to the indebtedness incurred in order to finance the acquisition of Schrader, and also does not include approximately $12.5 million in transaction costs recorded in connection with this acquisition, which are included within SG&A expense in our consolidated statement of operations.

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Net revenue for DeltaTech, Magnum, and Wabash included in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $148.5 million. Net income for DeltaTech, Magnum, and Wabash included in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 was not material to our consolidated results.
Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding amounts recognized in purchase accounting transactions.
Leverage
We are a highly leveraged company, and interest expense is a significant portion of our results of operations. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013 we had gross outstanding indebtedness of $2,848.1 million and $1,726.3 million, respectively.
Our indebtedness at December 31, 2014 includes $469.3 million of indebtedness under our existing term loan (the "Original Term Loan"), $598.5 million of indebtedness under an incremental term loan (the "Incremental Term Loan," and together with the Original Term Loan, the "Term Loans"), $700.0 million of 6.5% senior notes issued under an indenture dated as of May 12, 2011 (the “6.5% Senior Notes”), $500.0 million of 4.875% senior notes issued under an indenture dated as of April 17, 2013 (the "4.875% Senior Notes"), $400.0 million of 5.625% senior notes issued under an indenture dated as of October 14, 2014 (the "5.625% Senior Notes," and together with the 6.5% Senior Notes and the 4.875% Senior Notes, the "Senior Notes"), $130.0 million outstanding under our $250.0 million revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), $2.2 million of other debt, and $48.2 million of capital lease and other financing obligations.
The increase in indebtedness from December 31, 2013 primarily relates to a series of transactions in October 2014, including the issuance and sale of the 5.625% Senior Notes and the entry into an amendment to our existing credit agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011 (the "Credit Agreement"), which amendment provided for the Incremental Term Loan. These transactions increased interest expense in 2014 and will likely increase interest expense in 2015.
We also entered into various debt transactions and amendments to the Credit Agreement in 2013, which had varying levels of impact on interest expense. Refer to Debt Transactions included elsewhere in this Management's Discussion and Analysis, and Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding our debt transactions.
The Term Loans accrue interest at variable interest rates. Refer to Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Interest Rate Risk,” and Note 16, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding our hedging activities and exposure to potential changes in variable interest rates.
Our large amount of indebtedness may limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and future business opportunities, since a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations will be dedicated to the servicing of our debt, and this may place us at a competitive disadvantage as some of our competitors are less leveraged. Our leverage may make us more vulnerable to a downturn in our business, industry, or the economy in general. Refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Results of Operations
Our discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition are based upon our audited consolidated financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experiences and assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances and re-evaluate them on an ongoing basis. These estimates form the basis for our judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from our estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Our significant accounting policies and estimates are more fully described in Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and "CriticalCritical Accounting Policies and Estimates" included elsewhere in this Management's Discussion and Analysis.
The table below presents our historical results of operations in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net revenue. As discussed further in Note 18, "Segment Reporting," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have realigned our segments. The prior year information included below has been recast to reflect this realignment. We have derived the statementsthese results of operations for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Amounts and

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percentages in the table and discussion below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not add due to the effect of rounding.
 For the year ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
(Dollars in millions)Amount 
Percent of
Net Revenue
 Amount 
Percent of
Net Revenue
 Amount 
Percent of
Net Revenue
Net revenue           
Sensors$1,755.9
 72.9 % $1,358.2
 68.6 % $1,316.9
 68.8%
Controls653.9
 27.1
 622.5
 31.4
 597.0
 31.2
Net revenue2,409.8
 100.0 % 1,980.7
 100.0 % 1,913.9
 100.0%
Operating costs and expenses:           
Cost of revenue1,567.3
 65.0
 1,256.2
 63.4
 1,257.5
 65.7
Research and development82.2
 3.4
 58.0
 2.9
 52.1
 2.7
Selling, general and administrative220.1
 9.1
 163.1
 8.2
 141.9
 7.4
Amortization of intangible assets146.7
 6.1
 134.4
 6.8
 144.8
 7.6
Restructuring and special charges21.9
 0.9
 5.5
 0.3
 40.2
 2.1
Total operating costs and expenses2,038.2
 84.6
 1,617.3
 81.6
 1,636.4
 85.5
Profit from operations371.6
 15.4
 363.5
 18.4
 277.5
 14.5
Interest expense, net(106.1) (4.4) (93.9) (4.7) (99.2) (5.2)
Other, net(12.1) (0.5) (35.6) (1.8) (5.6) (0.3)
Income before taxes253.4
 10.5
 233.9
 11.8
 172.7
 9.0
(Benefit from)/provision for income taxes(30.3) (1.3) 45.8
 2.3
 (4.8) (0.3)
Net income$283.7
 11.8 % $188.1
 9.5 % $177.5
 9.3 %
Year Ended December 31, 2014 (“fiscal year 2014”) Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2013 (“fiscal year 2013”)
 For the year ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
(Dollars in millions)Amount 
Percent of
Net Revenue
 Amount 
Percent of
Net Revenue
 Amount 
Percent of
Net Revenue
Net revenue


        
Performance Sensing$2,385.4

74.5 % $2,346.2
 78.9 % $1,755.9
 72.9%
Sensing Solutions816.9

25.5
 628.7
 21.1
 653.9
 27.1
Net revenue3,202.3

100.0 % 2,975.0
 100.0 % 2,409.8
 100.0%
Operating costs and expenses:


        
Cost of revenue2,084.3

65.1
 1,977.8
 66.5
 1,567.3
 65.0
Research and development126.7

4.0
 123.7
 4.2
 82.2
 3.4
Selling, general and administrative293.6

9.2
 271.4
 9.1
 220.1
 9.1
Amortization of intangible assets201.5

6.3
 186.6
 6.3
 146.7
 6.1
Restructuring and special charges4.1

0.1
 21.9
 0.7
 21.9
 0.9
Total operating costs and expenses2,710.1

84.6
 2,581.4
 86.8
 2,038.2
 84.6
Profit from operations492.2

15.4
 393.6
 13.2
 371.6
 15.4
Interest expense, net(165.8)
(5.2) (137.6) (4.6) (106.1) (4.4)
Other, net(4.9)
(0.2) (50.3) (1.7) (12.1) (0.5)
Income before taxes321.4

10.0
 205.6
 6.9
 253.4
 10.5
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes59.0

1.8
 (142.1) (4.8) (30.3) (1.3)
Net income$262.4

8.2 % $347.7
 11.7 % $283.7
 11.8 %
Net revenue - Overall
Net revenue for fiscal year 20142016 increased $429.1$227.3 million, or 21.7%7.6%, to $2,409.8$3,202.3 million from $1,980.7$2,975.0 million for fiscal year 2013.2015. The increase in net revenue was composed of a 29.3%1.7% increase in SensorsPerformance Sensing and a 5.1%29.9% increase in Controls.Sensing Solutions. Excluding 7.9% growth due to the net impact of an acquisition and exited businesses (described in more detail below) and a 1.9% decline due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro to U.S. dollar, organic
Sensors
revenue growth was 1.6% when compared to fiscal year 2015. Organic revenue growth is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures for further information on our use of this measure.
Net revenue for fiscal year 2015 increased $565.2 million, or 23.5%, to $2,975.0 million from $2,409.8 million for fiscal year 2014. The increase in net revenue was composed of a 33.6% increase in Performance Sensing and a 3.9% decrease in Sensing Solutions.
Net revenue - Performance Sensing
Performance Sensing net revenue for fiscal year 20142016 increased $397.6$39.2 million, or 29.3%1.7%, to $1,755.9$2,385.4 million from $1,358.2$2,346.2 million for fiscal year 2013. The increase in Sensors net revenue was primarily composed of 20.1%2015. Excluding 1.9% growth due to the net impact of acquisitionsan acquisition and exited businesses (described in 2014, including Wabash, DeltaTech,more detail below) and Schrader, and 8.8% growtha 2.1% decline due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro to U.S. dollar, organic revenue (defined as sales, includinggrowth was 1.9% when compared to fiscal year 2015. Organic revenue growth is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the impactsection entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures for further information on our use of pricing, but excludingthis measure.
We acquired CST (as defined in Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K), a portion of which is being integrated into the impactPerformance Sensing segment, in the fourth quarter of acquisitions and2015. The increase in revenue related to this acquisition was partially offset by the effect of foreign currency exchange). The growthdecrease in revenue related to the exit from unprofitable businesses during the last twelve months.
Performance Sensing organic revenue growth was primarily driven by content and market growth, particularly in our automotive end-markets in China and North America. This growth was partially offset by a decline in our HVOR business as a result of weakness in the North American Class 8 truck and global construction markets, which was partially offset by content growth in content (including the offsetting impactthis business. In addition, price reductions of product obsolescence,1.8%, primarily in the occupant weight sensing application). related to automotive customers, further reduced organic revenue growth. These price reductions are consistent with expectations for future pricing pressures.
In general, regulatory requirements for higher fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and safer vehicles, drives the need for advancements in engine management and safety features that in turn lead to a greater demand for our sensors. The growth in content was primarily the result of significant design wins on new business opportunities that are now in production, and reflect the ongoing evolution and impact of new regulations includingsuch as the Corporate Average Fuel Economy ("CAFE") requirements in the U.S,U.S., "Euro 6"VI" requirements in Europe, and "China 4" requirements in Asia. OrganicAsia, as well as consumer demand for operator productivity and convenience, drive the need for advancements in engine management, safety features, and operator controls that in turn lead to greater demand for our sensors.
Performance Sensing net revenue also includesfor fiscal year 2015 increased $590.4 million, or 33.6%, to $2,346.2 million from $1,755.9 million for fiscal year 2014. Excluding 33.8% growth due to acquisitions (primarily DeltaTech and Schrader in the impactthird and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively) and 1.7%3.6% decline due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro to U.S. dollar, organic revenue growth was 3.4% when compared to fiscal year 2014. The growth in organic revenue was primarily driven by growth in content, partially offset by a 2.3% reduction due to pricing, which is consistent with past trends and our expectations for continuedfuture pricing pressure.pressures, and weakening heavy vehicle, agricultural, construction, and Chinese light vehicle markets. 
ControlsNet revenue - Sensing Solutions
Sensing Solutions net revenue for fiscal year 20142016 increased $31.5$188.2 million, or 5.1%29.9%, to $653.9$816.9 million from $622.5$628.7 million for fiscal year 2013. The increase2015. Excluding 30.5% growth due to the impact of the acquisition of CST in Controlsthe fourth quarter of 2015 and a 1.2% decline due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, organic revenue growth was 0.6% when compared to fiscal year 2015. Organic revenue growth is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures for further information on our use of this measure. After experiencing an organic revenue decline in the first half of 2016, Sensing Solutions organic revenue grew in the second half of the year primarily due to a stabilizing market in China and broadly stronger demand for our electromechanical control and pressure sensor products.
Sensing Solutions net revenue was primarily composed of 2.7% growth in organic revenue and 2.6%for fiscal year 2015 decreased $25.2 million, or 3.9%, to $628.7 million from $653.9 million for fiscal year 2014. Excluding 4.2% growth due to the impact of the acquisition of Magnum in the second quarter of 2014. The growth2014 and CST in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a 1.2% decline due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, organic revenue decline was 6.9% when compared to fiscal year 2015. Significant drivers of the decline in organic revenue was primarily driven by growthwere broadly weaker markets in China and the commercial aerospace, industrial and Europeanappliance and Asian automotiveheating, ventilation, and air-conditioning end-markets, partially offsetincluding continued inventory destocking, resulting in lower volumes. Organic revenue during the year ended December 31, 2015 was also impacted by a declineweakness in the semiconductor manufacturing end-market.and communications markets.

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Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $2,084.3 million (65.1% of net revenue), $1,977.8 million (66.5% of net revenue), and 2013 was $1,567.3 million (65.0% of net revenue) and $1,256.2 million (63.4% of net revenue), respectively.
Cost of revenue increaseddecreased as a percentage of net revenue in fiscal year 2016 primarily due to lower material and logistics costs and improved operating efficiencies, partially offset by the dilutivenegative effect of acquisitions. changes in foreign currency exchange rates and amounts accrued in 2016 related to the Automotive customer claim (as described in Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies" of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K). In addition, there were certain charges recorded in cost of revenue in fiscal year 2015 that did not recur in fiscal year 2016, including a $6.0 million charge related to the settlement in the third quarter of 2015 of litigation brought by Bridgestone, a $5.0 million charge related to the write-down of certain assets associated with the announcement in the second quarter of 2015 of the shutdown of our Schrader Brazil manufacturing facility, and a $4.0 million charge taken in the second quarter of 2015 related to a warranty claim by a U.S. automaker.
Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for discussion of the settlement of the Bridgestone litigation and the charge taken related to the U.S. automaker warranty claim. Refer to Note 17, "Restructuring and Special Charges," of the audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the charge related to the announcement of the shutdown of the Schrader Brazil manufacturing facility.
We anticipate that cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue will further decline towards levels more consistent with our core business historical results as we continue to create new product designs, and drive operational efficiencies and improvements in productivity, including lowering material costs, and as we integrate theserecently acquired businesses. We expect that these improvements will be partially offset in fiscal year 2017 by the negative effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We generally complete integration activities within 18 to 24 months after the related acquisition, howeveracquisition. However, the integrationintegrations of certain acquisitions, for example Schrader isand CST, are anticipated to take upthree to threefour years due to thetheir size and scopescope.
Cost of this integration.revenue as a percentage of net revenue increased in 2015 primarily due to the dilutive effect of acquisitions, and certain charges recorded in cost of revenue in 2015, as discussed above, partially offset by lower material costs and productivity gains.  
Research and development expense
R&D expense for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $126.7 million, $123.7 million, and 2013 was $82.2 million, (3.4% of net revenue) and $58.0 million (2.9% of net revenue), respectively. The increase in
R&D expense as a percentage of revenue was primarilyhas increased over the last two years due to continued investment to support new platform and technology developments, withboth in our customersrecently acquired and existing businesses, in order to drive future revenue growth. R&D investment in acquired businesses is comparable on a percentage of net revenue basis with investment in our core business.
Selling, general and administrative expense
SG&A expense for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $293.6 million, $271.4 million, and 2013 was $220.1 million, and $163.1 million, respectively.
SG&A expense increased in 2016 primarily due to the acquisition of CST, which added $35.6 million in SG&A of acquired businesses of $22.0 million,expense (excluding integration costs), and increased compensation costs, partially offset by lower acquisition related transaction costs, the impact of $14.3the write-off in 2015 of a $5.0 million tax indemnification asset related to a pre-acquisition tax liability that was favorably resolved, and the positive effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. 
SG&A expense increased in 2015 due primarily to $57.1 million in SG&A expense of acquired businesses, integration costs, the write-off of the tax indemnification asset discussed above, and increased compensation costs, partially offset by the impact of favorable foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Euro to U.S. dollar, and lower acquisition-related transaction costs. Acquisition related to selling and administrative headcount.transaction costs included in SG&A expense were $9.4 million in 2015.
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization expense associated with definite-lived intangible assets for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $201.5 million, $186.6 million, and 2013 was $146.7 million, and $134.4 million, respectively.
Amortization expense has increased each year primarily due to additional amortization related toof intangible assets recognized as a result of recent acquisitions, partially offset by a difference in the pattern of economic benefits over which intangible assets were amortized between(i.e. as intangible assets age, there is generally less economic benefit associated with them, and accordingly less amortization

expense as compared to previous years). We expect Amortization expense to decrease to approximately $159.8 million in fiscal year 20142017, as certain intangible assets, primarily those recognized as a result of the 2006 carve-out and fiscal year 2013. acquisition of our business from Texas Instruments and the 2011 acquisition of the Sensor-NITE Group companies, become fully amortized.
Refer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," and Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding expected amortization expense for the next five years and discussion of intangible assets acquired as a result of recent acquisitions.and the related amortization.
Restructuring and special charges
Restructuring and special charges for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 and 2013 waswere $4.1 million, $21.9 million, and $5.5$21.9 million, respectively.
Restructuring and special charges for fiscal year 2016 primarily included facility exit costs related to the relocation of manufacturing lines from our facility in the Dominican Republic to a manufacturing facility in Mexico, and severance charges recorded in connection with acquired businesses and the termination of a limited number of employees in various locations throughout the world. We completed the cessation of manufacturing in our Dominican Republic facility in the third quarter of 2016.
Restructuring and special charges for fiscal year 2015 included $7.6 million of severance charges incurred in order to integrate acquired businesses with ours, $4.0 million of severance charges incurred in the second quarter of 2015 related to the announced closing of our Schrader Brazil manufacturing facility, and the remainder primarily associated with the termination of a limited number of employees in various locations throughout the world.
Restructuring and special charges for fiscal year 2014 consisted primarily of $16.2 million of severance charges recorded in connection with acquired businesses, andwith the remainder relating to charges incurred in connection with the termination of a limited number of employees in various locations throughout the world in order to align our structure with our strategy. Restructuring and special charges for fiscal year 2013 consisted of actions attributable to the execution of the 2011 Plan and the MSP Plan.
The amounts included in restructuring and special charges are discussed in detail in Note 17, "Restructuring and Special Charges," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $165.8 million, $137.6 million, and 2013 was $106.1 million, and $93.9 million, respectively.
Interest expense, net increased in 2016 primarily as a result of the issuance of new debt related to the acquisition of CST in the fourth quarter of 2015, partially offset by lower interest rates due to the issuance and salerefinancing of certain debt instruments in 2015. In addition, 2015 included approximately $8.8 million in fees associated with bridge financing obtained for the 5.625% Senior Notes and the Incremental Term Loan in October 2014, as discussed in more detail in Note 8, "Debt,"acquisition of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.CST that was not ultimately utilized.
Interest expense, net for fiscal yearsincreased in 2015 primarily as a result of the issuance of new debt related to the acquisitions of Schrader and CST in the fourth quarters of 2014 and 2013 consisted primarily of $96.62015, respectively, and approximately $8.8 million and $85.0 million, respectively, of interest on our outstanding debt, $5.1 million and $4.3 million, respectively, in amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts, and $4.1 million and $4.1 million, respectively,fees associated with capital lease and otherbridge financing obligations.
Other, net
Other, netobtained for fiscal years 2014 and 2013the acquisition of CST that was $(12.1) million and $(35.6) million, respectively. Other, net for fiscal year 2014 consisted primarily of the following losses.
Losses on commodity forward contracts of $9.0 million (compared to losses of $23.2 million in fiscal year 2013).
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fiscal year 2013). These losses werenot ultimately utilized, partially offset by gainsthe impact of $5.5 million relatedlower interest rates due to foreign currency forward contracts (compared to lossesthe refinancing of $3.3 millioncertain debt instruments in fiscal year 2013).2015.
Losses of $1.9 million incurred related to our debt transactions in October 2014 (compared to losses of $9.0 million in fiscal year 2013 related to our debt transactions in April 2013 and December 2013). Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details on our financing transactions. Refer to Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for an analysis of the sensitivity of our interest expense to changes in interest rates.
Other, net
Other, net for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 consisted of net losses relatedof $4.9 million, $50.3 million, and $12.1 million, respectively.
The favorable change in Other, net in 2016 compared to 2015 relates primarily to commodity forward contracts and losses on debt financing transactions incurred during 2015 that did not recur in 2016.
The increase in net losses recognized during fiscal year 2015 as compared to 2014 relate primarily to increased losses associated with our debt financing transactions.transactions and increased losses on commodity forward contracts.

Refer to Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details on the gains and losses included within Other, net. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," and Note 16, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details on the losses related to our debt financing transactions and commodity forward contracts, respectively. Refer to Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for an analysis of the sensitivity of Other, net on changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.
Provision for/(Benefitbenefit from)/provision for income taxes
Provision for/(Benefitbenefit from)/provision for income taxes for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 and 2013 was $(30.3)$59.0 million, $(142.1) million, and $45.8$(30.3) million, respectively. The (benefitProvision for/(benefit from)/provision for income taxes each year consists of current tax expense, which relates primarily to our profitable operations in non-U.S. tax jurisdictions and withholding taxes on interest and royalty income, and deferred tax expense, which relates to adjustments in book-to-tax basis differences, primarily related to the amortizationstep-up in fair value of tax deductiblefixed and intangible assets and goodwill, utilization of net operating losses, withholding taxes on subsidiary earnings, and other temporary bookadjustments to tax differences, net of a deferred tax benefit relating to a release of a portion of theour U.S. valuation allowance.allowance in connection with acquisitions made by our U.S. subsidiaries.
Our income tax expense for fiscal yearyears 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $119.0 million less than the amountamounts computed at the U.S. statutory rate of 35%. by $53.5 million, $214.0 million, and $119.0 million, respectively. The most significant reconciling items are noted below.
Foreign tax rate differential. We operate in locations outside the U.S., including China, the U.K., the Netherlands, South Korea, Malaysia, and Bulgaria, that have statutory tax rates significantly lower than the U.S. statutory rate, resulting in an effective rate benefit. This benefit can change from year to year based upon the jurisdictional mix of earnings.
In fiscal yearCertain of our subsidiaries are currently eligible, or have been eligible, for tax exemptions or holidays in their respective jurisdictions. From 2013 through 2016, a subsidiary in Changzhou, China was eligible for a reduced tax rate of 15%. The impact of the tax holidays and exemptions on our effective rate is included in the foreign tax rate differential line in the reconciliation of the statutory rate to effective rate. Our operations in the U.K. qualify for a favorable tax regime applicable to intellectual property revenues.
Release of valuation allowances. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we released a portion of our U.S. valuation allowance and recognized $71.1 million ofa benefit from income taxes of $1.9 million, $180.0 million, and $71.1 million, respectively. These benefits arose primarily in connection with the 2015 acquisition of CST, and the 2014 acquisitions of Wabash, DeltaTech, and SchraderSchrader. For each of these acquisitions, for which deferred tax liabilities were established and related primarily to the step-up of intangible assets for book purposes.
Any remaining differences between our income tax expense and the amount computed at the U.S. statutory rate are primarily due to lossesLosses not tax benefited. Losses incurred in certain jurisdictions, predominantly the U.SU.S., are not currently benefited, as it is not more likely than not that the associated deferred tax asset will be realized in the foreseeable future.
Our income For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, this resulted in a deferred tax expense of $32.5 million, $56.8 million, and $40.2 million, respectively.
Withholding taxes not creditable. Withholding taxes may apply to intercompany interest, royalty, management fees, and certain payments to third parties. Such taxes are expensed if they cannot be credited against the recipient’s tax liability in its country of residence. Additional consideration also has been given to the withholding taxes associated with the remittance of presently unremitted earnings and the recipient's ability to obtain a tax credit for fiscal year 2013 was $36.1 million less thansuch taxes. Earnings are not considered to be indefinitely reinvested in the amount computed atjurisdictions in which they were earned.
Refer to Note 9, “Income Taxes,” of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details on the U.S. statutorytax rate of 35%. The most significantreconciliation. We do not believe that there are any known trends related to the reconciling items noted above that are noted below.
We operatereasonably likely to result in locations outside the U.S., including China, the Netherlands, South Korea, Malaysia, and Bulgaria, that have statutory tax rates significantly lower than the U.S. statutory rate, resultingour liquidity increasing or decreasing in an effective rate benefit. This benefit can change from year to year based upon the mix of earnings.
During fiscal year 2013, we closed income tax audits related to several subsidiaries in Asia and the Americas. As a result of negotiated settlements and final assessments, we recognized $4.1 million of tax benefit in the fourth quarter. Additionally, as a result of certain lapses of the applicable statute of limitations related to unrecognized tax benefits, we recognized $0.9 million of tax benefit. The benefit recorded in tax expense related to interest and penalties totaled $8.7 million. The net effect of these items on our provision for income taxes was a benefit of $13.7 million.
In certain jurisdictions we record withholding and other taxes on intercompany payments including dividends. For fiscal year 2013, this amount totaled $16.1 million.
In December 2013, Mexico enacted a comprehensive tax reform package, which is effective January 1, 2014. As a result of this change, we adjusted our deferred taxes in that jurisdiction, resulting in the recognition of a tax benefit of $4.7 million for fiscal year 2013.
Any remaining differences between our income tax expense and the amount computed at the U.S. statutory rate are primarily due to losses not tax benefited. Losses incurred in the U.S are not currently benefited, as it is not more likely than not that the associated deferred tax asset will be realized in foreseeable future.any material way.
The valuation allowance as of December 31, 20142016 and 2015 was $394.8 million.$299.7 million and $296.9 million, respectively. It is more likely than not that the related net operating losses will not be utilized in the foreseeable future. However, any future release of all or a portion of this valuation allowance resulting from a change in this assessment will impact our future (benefit from)/provision for income taxes.

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Refer to Note 9, “Income Taxes,” of our audited consolidatedThis section provides additional information regarding certain non-GAAP financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details on the tax rate reconciliation.
We do not believe that there are any known trends related to the reconciling items noted above that are reasonably likely to result in our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.
Year Ended December 31, 2013 (“fiscal year 2013”) Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2012 (“fiscal year 2012”)
Net revenue
Net revenue for fiscal year 2013 increased $66.8 million, or 3.5%, to $1,980.7 million from $1,913.9 million for fiscal year 2012. The increase inmeasures, including adjusted net revenue was composed of a 3.1% increase in Sensorsincome and a 4.3% increase in Controls.
Sensors net revenue for fiscal year 2013 increased $41.3 million, or 3.1%, to $1,358.2 million from $1,316.9 million for fiscal year 2012. The increase in Sensors net revenue was primarily composed of 4.0% growth in organic revenue partially offset by reductions of 0.9% due to other factors. The growth in organic revenue was primarily driven by growth in the HVOR and North American automotive end-markets, partially offset by larger than normal product obsolescence in the occupant weight sensing application. The growth in the HVOR end-market was due in large part to significant design wins resulting in new business opportunities that began shipping to customers in 2013. These new business opportunities were driven by upcoming emissions requirements, for example the Euro 6 requirements in Europe and CAFE requirements in the U.S. The growth in the North American automotive end-market was due in large part to unit and content growth in the region. In general, regulatory requirements for higher fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and safer vehicles continue to drive the need for advancements in engine management and safety features that in turn lead to a greater demand for our sensors in vehicles. Organic revenue also includes the impact of a 2.0% reduction due to pricing,(or decline), which is consistent with past trends and our expectations for continued pricing pressure in the foreseeable future.
Controls net revenue for fiscal year 2013 increased $25.5 million, or 4.3%, to $622.5 million from $597.0 million for fiscal year 2012. The increase in Controls net revenue was primarily composed of 2.9% growth due to the effect of an acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2012 and 1.9% growth in organic revenue, partially offset by reductions of 0.5% due to the impact of foreign currency.
Cost of revenue
Cost of revenue for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $1,256.2 million (63.4% of net revenue) and $1,257.5 million (65.7% of net revenue), respectively. Cost of revenue decreased as a percentage of net revenue primarily due to best cost sourcing, favorable trends in metal pricing, notably gold and silver, and the leverage effect of higher volumes on certain fixed manufacturing costs. In addition, during fiscal year 2013, we recognized $9.2 million of insurance proceeds in cost of revenue.
Research and development expense
R&D expense in fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $58.0 million (2.9% of net revenue) and $52.1 million (2.7% of net revenue), respectively. The increase in R&D expense was primarily due to continued investment to support new platform and technology developments with our customers in order to drive future revenue growth.
Selling, general and administrative expense
SG&A expense for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $163.1 million and $141.9 million, respectively. SG&A expense increased primarily due to increased compensation related to selling and administrative headcount.
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization expense associated with definite-lived intangible assets for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $134.4 million and $144.8 million, respectively. Amortization expense decreased primarily due to the completion of amortization, in the first quarter of 2013, of certain intangible assets initially recognized in the 2006 Acquisition.
Restructuring and special charges
Restructuring and special charges for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $5.5 million and $40.2 million, respectively. Restructuring and special charges decreased from fiscal year 2012 as the actions attributable to the execution of the 2011 Plan and the MSP Plan were substantially completed in the fourth quarter of 2013. In addition, in fiscal year 2012, we recorded a net loss of $1.3 million in special charges associated with the fire at our South Korean facility and $11.7 million in special charges

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related to the retirement of our former Chief Executive Officer, including $5.3 million related to benefits payable in cash and $6.4 million related to charges associated with modifications to outstanding equity awards. The amounts included in Restructuring and special charges are discussed in detail in Note 17, "Restructuring and Special Charges," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net for fiscal year 2013 and 2012 was $93.9 million and $99.2 million, respectively. Interest expense, net decreased primarily due to the net repayment of $200.0 million on our long-term debt in the second quarter of 2013. Also, in December 2012, we amended the terms of the Original Term Loan, lowering the applicable interest rate spread by 0.25%. In December 2013, we further amended the terms of Original Term Loan, expanding it by $100.0 million and lowering both the interest rate spread and the interest rate floor by 0.25%.
Interest expense, net for fiscal year 2013 and 2012 consisted primarily of $85.0 million and $89.7 million, respectively, of interest on our outstanding debt, $4.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively, in amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts, and $4.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively, associated with capital lease and other financing obligations.
Other, net
Other, net for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $(35.6) million and $(5.6) million, respectively. Other, net for fiscal year 2013 consisted primarily of losses on commodity forward contracts of $23.2 million (compared to losses of $0.4 million in fiscal year 2012) and losses of $9.0 million incurred related to our debt transactions in April 2013 and December 2013 (compared to losses of $2.2 million in fiscal year 2012 related to the December 2012 amendment to the Original Term Loan).
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 was $45.8 million and $(4.8) million, respectively. The provision for/(benefit from) income taxes consists of current tax expense, which relates primarily to our profitable operations in non-U.S. tax jurisdictions and withholding taxes on interest and royalty income, and deferred tax expense, which relates primarily to the amortization of tax deductible goodwill, utilization of net operating losses, withholding taxes on subsidiary earnings, and other temporary book to tax differences.
Our income tax expense for fiscal year 2013 was $36.1 million less than the amount computed at the U.S. statutory rate of 35%. The most significant reconciling items are noted below.
We operate in locations outside the U.S., including China, the Netherlands, South Korea, Malaysia, and Bulgaria, that have statutory tax rates significantly lower than the U.S. statutory rate, resulting in an effective rate benefit. This benefit can change from year to year based upon the mix of earnings.
During fiscal year 2013, we closed income tax audits related to several subsidiaries in Asia and the Americas. As a result of negotiated settlements and final assessments, we recognized $4.1 million of tax benefit in the fourth quarter. Additionally, as a result of certain lapses of the applicable statute of limitations related to unrecognized tax benefits, we recognized $0.9 million of tax benefit. The benefit recorded in tax expense related to interest and penalties totaled $8.7 million. The net effect of these items on our provision for income taxes was a benefit of $13.7 million.
In certain jurisdictions we record withholding and other taxes on intercompany payments including dividends. For fiscal year 2013, this amount totaled $16.1 million.
In December 2013, Mexico enacted a comprehensive tax reform package, which is effective January 1, 2014. As a result of this change, we adjusted our deferred taxes in that jurisdiction, resulting in the recognition of a tax benefit of $4.7 million for fiscal year 2013.
Any remaining differences between our income tax expense and the amount computed at the U.S. statutory rate are primarily due to losses not tax benefited. Losses incurred in the U.S are not currently benefited, as it is not more likely than not that the associated deferred tax asset will be realized in foreseeable future.
Refer to Note 9, “Income Taxes,” of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details on the tax rate reconciliation.
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of 2012, based upon an analysis of our cumulative history of earnings in the Netherlands over a twelve-quarter period and an assessment of our expected future results of operations, we determined that it had become more likely than not that we would be able to realize our Netherlands' deferred tax assets. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2012, we released the Netherlands' deferred tax asset valuation allowance, resulting in a net benefit in our deferred tax expense of approximately $66.0 million.
The valuation allowance as of December 31, 2013 was $379.0 million. It is more likely than not that the related net operating losses will not be utilized in the foreseeable future, and the additional benefit from release of the valuation allowance in 2012 will not recur in future years. However, any future release of all or a portion of this valuation allowance resulting from a change in this assessment will impact our future provision for/(benefit from) income taxes.
We do not believe that there are any known trends related to the reconciling items noted above that are reasonably likely to result in our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.
Other Important Performance Measures
Adjusted Net Income, which we believe is a useful performance measure, is used by our management, Board of Directors, and investors. investors, as further discussed below. Adjusted net income and organic revenue growth (or decline) should be considered as supplemental in nature and are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income or net revenue growth prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, our measures of adjusted net income and organic revenue growth (or decline) may not be the same as, or comparable to, similar non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.
Organic revenue growth (or decline)
We believe organic revenue growth (or decline) provides investors with helpful information with respect to our operating performance, and we use organic revenue growth (or decline) to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe organic revenue growth (or decline) provides useful information in evaluating the results of our business because it excludes items that we believe are not indicative of ongoing performance or that we believe impact comparability with the prior year.
Organic revenue growth (or decline) is defined as the reported percentage change in net revenue calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding the impact of acquisitions, net of exited businesses that occurred within the previous 12 months, and the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Adjusted net income
Management uses Adjusted Net Incomeadjusted net income as a measure of operating performance, for planning purposes (including the preparation of our annual operating budget), to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of our business, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and in communications with our Board of Directors and investors concerning our financial performance. We believe investors and securities analysts also use Adjusted Net Incomeadjusted net income in their evaluation of our performance and the performance of other similar companies. Adjusted Net Incomenet income is not a non-GAAP financial measure.measure of liquidity. The use of adjusted net income has limitations, and this performance measure should not be considered in isolation from, or as an alternative to, U.S. GAAP measures such as net income.
We define Adjusted Net Incomeadjusted net income as follows: net income before certain restructuring and special charges, costs associated with financing and other transactions,transaction costs, deferred loss/(gain)/loss on other hedges, depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory, deferred income tax and other tax (benefit)/expense, amortization of deferred financing costs, and other costs as outlined in the reconciliation below.
Our definition of Adjusted Net Income includesadjusted net income excludes the current tax expense/(benefit) that will be payable/(realized) on ourdeferred provision for/(benefit from) income tax return and excludes deferred income taxtaxes and other tax expense/(benefit). Our deferred provision for/(benefit from) income taxes includes adjustments for book-to-tax basis differences primarily related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and goodwill, utilization of net operating losses, and adjustments to our U.S. valuation allowance in connection with certain acquisitions. Other tax expense/(benefit) includes certain adjustments to unrecognized tax positions. As we treat deferred income tax and other tax expense/(benefit) as an adjustment to compute Adjusted Net Income,adjusted net income, the deferred income tax effect associated with the reconciling items presented below would not change Adjusted Net Incomeadjusted net income for any period presented. Refer to note (g) to the table below for the theoretical current income tax expense/(benefit) associated with the reconciling items indicated, which relate to jurisdictions where such items would provide tax expense/(benefit).
Many of these adjustments to net income relate to a series of strategic initiatives developed by our management aimed at better positioning us for future revenue growth and an improved cost structure. These initiatives have been modified from time to time to reflect changes in overall market conditions and the competitive environment facing our business. These initiatives include, among other items, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings of certain operations, and various financing transactions. We describe these adjustments in more detail below.
The use of Adjusted Net Income has limitations, and this performance measure should not be considered in isolation from, or as an alternative to, U.S. GAAP measures such as net income.

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The following unaudited table provides a reconciliation of adjusted net income to net income, the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to Adjusted Net Income for the periods presented:GAAP:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Net income$283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
$262,434
 $347,696
 $283,749
Restructuring and special charges(a)(g)
9,552
 8,309
 51,901
14,982
 42,332
 9,552
Financing and other transaction costs(b)
18,594
 12,183
 2,916
1,508
 43,850
 18,594
Deferred (gain)/loss on other hedges(c)
(915) 17,900
 (8,925)(19,347) 11,864
 (915)
Depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory(d)(g)
155,785
 136,245
 150,946
210,847
 193,370
 155,785
Deferred income tax and other tax (benefit)/expense(e)
(61,588) 17,756
 (22,868)
Deferred income tax and other tax expense/(benefit)(e)
17,086
 (173,550) (61,588)
Amortization of deferred financing costs(f)
5,118
 4,307
 5,108
7,334
 6,456
 5,118
Total Adjustments(g)
126,546
 196,700
 179,078
Adjusted Net Income$410,295
 $384,825
 $356,559
Total adjustments(g)
232,410
 124,322
 126,546
Adjusted net income$494,844
 $472,018
 $410,295
(a)The following unaudited table provides a detail of the components of restructuring and special charges, the total of which is included as an adjustment to arrive at Adjusted Net Incomeadjusted net income for fiscal years 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 20122014 as shown in the above table:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Severance costs(i)
$6,475
 $(348) $14,827
$21
 $15,560
 $6,475
Facility related costs(ii)

 6,984
 15,249
10,945
 11,353
 
Special charges and other(iii)
3,077
 1,673
 21,825
4,016
 15,419
 3,077
Total restructuring and special charges$9,552
 $8,309
 $51,901
$14,982
 $42,332
 $9,552
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i.Fiscal year 2014 includesConsists primarily of severance costscharges incurred and accounted for as part of an ongoing benefit arrangement,arrangements, excluding those costs recorded in connection with the integration of acquired businesses. Fiscal years 2013year 2015 also includes $4.0 million in severance charges associated with our decision to close our Schrader Brazil manufacturing facility and 2012 include severance costs (including pension settlement charges) relatedexit that business (refer also to the 2011 Plan, excluding the impactNote 17, "Restructuring and Special Charges" of foreign exchange.our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K).
ii.RepresentsConsists primarily of costs associated with line moves and the closing or relocation of various facilities throughout the world. In fiscal year 2016, these costs include $3.7 million of costs associated with the relocation of manufacturing lines from our facility exitin the Dominican Republic to a manufacturing facility in Mexico, $1.1 million in in non-severance related costs associated with the closing of our Schrader Brazil manufacturing facility, and $3.8 million of costs associated with other exited product lines. In fiscal year 2015, these costs include non-severance related costs associated with our decision to the 2011 Plan.close our Schrader Brazil manufacturing facility, including a $5.0 million charge to write-down certain assets (refer to Note 17, "Restructuring and Special Charges," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information).
iii.Represents costs incurred, offset by insurance proceeds recognized, as a resultConsists of a fireother expenses that do not fall within one of the other specific categories, including, in our South Korean facility, restructuring related charges, and certain other corporate related expenses. Fiscalfiscal year 2012 also includes $11.7 million of costs2015, losses associated with the retirementsettlement of certain preacquisition loss contingencies, including the U.S. automaker warranty claim ($4.0 million) and the Bridgestone intellectual property litigation ($6.0 million). Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our former Chief Executive Officer.audited consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for additional information.

(b)Includes losses related to debt financing transactions, and costs incurred in connection with secondary offering transactions. Fiscal years 2014transactions, and 2013 also include costs associated with acquisition activity. Costs associated with debt financing transactions are generally recorded in either Other, net or Interest expense, net, and costs associated with secondary transactions and acquisition activity are generally recorded in SG&A. See&A expense. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," and Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
(c)Reflects primarily unrealized and deferred losses/(gains)/losses, net on hedging transactions.commodity and other hedges.

(d)ReflectsRepresents depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory related to acquisitions.
(e)Represents deferred income tax and other tax expense/(benefit)/expense,, including provisions for, and interest expense and penalties related to, certain unrecognized tax benefits. Fiscal year 2014benefits (or benefits from their release). Our deferred income tax includes a $71.1 million benefit from income taxesadjustments for book-to-tax basis differences primarily related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and goodwill, utilization of net operating losses and adjustments to our U.S. valuation allowance in connection with certain acquisitions. Other tax expense/(benefit) includes certain adjustments to unrecognized tax positions. Fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014 include $1.9 million, $180.0 million, and $71.1 million, respectively, of deferred income tax benefits related to the release of portions of our U.S. valuation allowance in connection with theour 2015 acquisition of CST and our 2014 acquisitions of Wabash, DeltaTech, and SchraderSchrader. For each of these acquisitions, for which deferred tax liabilities were established related primarily to the step-up of intangible assets for book purposes. Fiscal year 2012 includes a $66.0 million benefit associated with the release of the Netherlands' deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
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(g)The theoretical current income tax expense/(benefit)/expense associated with the reconciling items presented above is shown below for each period presented. The theoretical current income tax (benefit)/expense was calculated by multiplying the reconciling items, which relate to jurisdictions where such items would provide current tax expense/(benefit),/expense, by the applicable tax rates.
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Restructuring and special charges$(1,405) $(1,476) $(5,452)$(1,001) $(2,119) $(1,405)
Depreciation and amortization expense related to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and inventory$(1,291) $(1,036) $(1,081)$(149) $(595) $(1,291)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We held cash and cash equivalents of $211.3$351.4 million and $317.9$342.3 million at December 31, 20142016 and 2013,2015, respectively, of which $65.7$37.8 million and $131.3$124.6 million, respectively, was held in the Netherlands, $21.3$5.7 million and $83.3$33.4 million, respectively, was held by U.S. subsidiaries, and $124.3$307.9 million and $103.3$184.3 million, respectively, was held by other foreign subsidiaries. The amount of cash and cash equivalents held in the Netherlands and in our U.S. and other foreign subsidiaries fluctuates throughout the year due to a variety of factors, including the timing of cash receipts and disbursements in the normal course of business.business, and the timing of debt issuances and payments, repurchases of ordinary shares, and other financing transactions.
Cash Flows
The table below summarizes our primary sources and uses of cash for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014. We have derived these summarized statements of cash flows from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Amounts in the table and discussion below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not add due to the effect of rounding.
For the year ended December 31,  For the year ended December 31,
(Amounts in millions)2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Net cash provided by/(used in):          
Operating activities:          
Net income adjusted for non-cash items$466.3
 $421.8
 $373.6
$615.5
 $508.7
 $466.3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions(83.8) (25.9) 23.7
(93.9) 24.4
 (83.8)
Operating activities382.6
 395.8
 397.3
521.5
 533.1
 382.6
Investing activities(1,430.1) (87.7) (62.5)(174.8) (1,166.4) (1,430.1)
Financing activities940.9
 (403.8) (13.4)(337.6) 764.2
 940.9
Net change$(106.6) $(95.6) $321.4
$9.2
 $130.9
 $(106.6)
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities during 2014 decreased compared to 2013. This decrease was composed of an increase in cash used related to changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions, partially offset by an increase in net income adjusted for non-cash items. The increase in cash used related to changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions was primarily due to an increase in our inventory balance as of December 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013. Refer to Material Changes in Financial Position included elsewhere in this Management's Discussion and Analysis for detailed discussion of the drivers of this increase in inventory. Other changes in operating assets and liabilities are due primarily to timing of payments to third parties.
Net cash provided by operating activities during 2013the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was essentially flat$521.5 million, $533.1 million, and $382.6 million, respectively.

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities in 2016 compared to 2012. Net2015 is primarily due to a build up of inventory to support anticipated line moves and timing of supplier payments and customer receipts, partially offset by higher net income (after adjusting for non-cash items).
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in 2015 compared to 2014 is primarily due to the cumulative effect of the following: (1) the positive cash flow impact in 2015 of improved inventory and supply chain management, (2) the negative cash flow impact in 2014 of a buildup in inventory (partially offset by the related increase in amounts due to suppliers), (3) timing of customer receipts, and (4) growth in net income adjusted for non-cash items, increased primarily dueresulting from higher sales and the resulting profit. In 2014, we built inventory to continue to ensure on-time delivery to our customers and in preparation for the effectsimplementation of our increased net revenue. This increase was offset by decreases in cash flows related to changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions. An increase in net revenue during the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 resulted in additional accounts receivable and inventory as of December 31, 2013 compared to December 31, 2012. This effect was partially offset by an increase in accounts payable, which was a result of both an increase of cost of revenue during the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012 and timing of payments to suppliers. Other changes in operating assets and liabilities are due primarily to timing of payments to other third parties.

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As of December 31, 2014, we had commitments to purchase certain raw materials and components that contain various commodities, such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, copper, nickel, aluminum, and zinc. In general, the prices for these products vary with the market price for the related commodity. In addition, when we place orders for materials, we do so in quantities that will satisfy our production demand for various periods of time. In general, we place these orders for quantities that will satisfy our production demand over a one-, two-, or three-month period. We do not have a significant number of long-term supply contracts that contain fixed-price commitments. Accordingly, we believe that our exposure to a decline in the spot prices for those commodities under contract is not material.upgraded enterprise resource planning ("ERP") system.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 2013,was $174.8 million, $1,166.4 million, and 2012 was $1,430.1 million, $87.7respectively, which included $130.2 million, $177.2 million, and $62.5$144.2 million, respectively. Cashrespectively, in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures primarily relate to investments associated with increasing our manufacturing capacity, and in 2014 included costs to upgrade our existing ERP system. In 2017, we anticipate capital expenditures of approximately $130.0 million to $150.0 million, which we expect to be funded with cash flows from operations.
In addition, in 2016, net cash used in investing activities included an investment of $50.0 million in 2014 consisted primarilypreferred stock of $995.3Quanergy Systems, Inc. Refer to Note 15, "Fair Value Measures," for further discussion of this investment.
In 2015, we used $996.9 million, paid for the acquisition of Schrader, net of cash received. Cash used in investing activities in 2014, 2013, and 2012 also included $298.4 million, $15.5 million, and $13.3 million, respectively, of cash paid for other acquisitions, net of cash received, to acquire CST, and $144.2in 2014 we used $995.3 million, $82.8net of cash received, to acquire Schrader. In addition, in 2014 we used $298.4 million, net of cash received, for the acquisitions of Wabash, Magnum, and $54.8 million, respectively, in capital expenditures.
DeltaTech. Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details of cash used for acquisitions.
Capital expenditures in 2014 primarily relate to investments associated with increasing our manufacturing capacity and upgrading our existing ERP system. In 2015, we anticipate capital expenditures of approximately $175 million to $200 million, which we anticipate will be funded with cash flows from operations. During 2014 and 2013, we received $7.3 million and $11.8 million, respectively, of insurance proceeds associated with the fire at our South Korean facility in September 2012, of which $2.4 million and $8.9 million, respectively, are classified as cash flows from investing activities as they relate to the replacement of manufacturing equipment damaged as a result of the fire. The remaining proceeds were classified as cash flows from operating activities as they relate to the replacement of damaged inventory and other costs associated with the cleanup of the facility. We do not expect to receive further reimbursements in 2015.
Financing Activities
Net cash (used in)/provided by/(used in)by financing activities during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 2013,was $(337.6) million, $764.2 million, and 2012 was $940.9 million, $(403.8)respectively.
Net cash used in financing activities in 2016 consisted primarily of $336.3 million in payments on debt, including $280.0 million in payments on the Revolving Credit Facility and $(13.4)$44.9 million respectively. in payments on the Term Loan.
Net cash provided by financing activities during 2015 consisted primarily of $2,795.1 million of proceeds from the issuance of debt, partially offset by $2,000.3 million in payments on debt. These issuances and payments include amounts related to certain debt instruments that were refinanced in 2015, including $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.5% senior notes due 2019 (the "6.5% Senior Notes") that were tendered and redeemed in March and April 2015 using the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the 5.0% Senior Notes, and $990.1 million of previously existing term loans that were prepaid in May 2015 with the proceeds from the entry into the Term Loan.
In addition, proceeds from the issuance of debt include $750.0 million of proceeds from the issuance and sale of the 6.25% Senior Notes in November 2015, and $355.0 million in total aggregate borrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility in 2015. Cash payments on debt also include $205.0 million in total aggregate payments on the Revolving Credit Facility in 2015, and $75.0 million of payments on our then-existing term loan prior to its refinancing. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our normal debt servicing requirements.
Net cash provided by financing activities during 2014 consisted primarily of $1,190.5 million of proceeds from the issuance of debt, partially offset by $181.8 million used to repurchase ordinary shares (which includes $169.7 million paid to SCA)our former principal shareholder, Sensata Investment Company S.C.A. (“SCA”)), and $76.4 million in payments on debt.
The proceeds from the issuance of debt in 2014 relates primarily to $400.0 million in proceeds from the issuance and sale of the 5.625% Senior Notes, ($400.0$595.5 million in proceeds),proceeds from the execution of the Incremental Term Loanentry into an incremental term loan facility (subsequently refinanced in 2015) at an original issuance price of 99.25% ($595.5 million in proceeds), and borrowings underthe aggregate amount drawn on the Revolving Credit Facility ($160.0 million in proceeds used as partial payment for the acquisition of DeltaTech in the third quarter of 2014 and $35.0 million in proceeds used as partial payment for the acquisition of Magnum in the second quarter of 2014).2014. Refer to the Indebtedness and Liquidity, section below, and Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of these transactions. The payments to repurchase ordinary shares in 2014 are primarily associated with our $250.0 million share repurchase program, discussed

further in the Capital Resources section below. The net cash payments on debt includes $35.0 millionin 2014 primarily include the total aggregate amount paid on the Revolving Credit Facility in the second quarter of 2014 and $30.0 million paid on the Revolving Credit Facility in the fourth quarter of 2014, along with normal debt servicing activity. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of our normal debt servicing requirements.
The payments to repurchase ordinary shares are primarily associated with the $250.0 million share repurchase program initially approved by the Board of Directors in October 2012 and subsequently amended by the Board of Directors in October 2013 and February 2014, as discussed further in Capital Resources. As of December 31, 2014, there was $74.7 million remaining available for share repurchases under the amended program.2014.
Net cash used in financing activities during 2013 consisted primarily of $305.1 million used to repurchase ordinary shares (which includes $172.1 million paid to SCA) and $200.0 million in net cash paid as a result of our debt transactions in April 2013 (excluding transaction costs), partially offset by $100.0 million of proceeds received as a result of the December 2013 amendment to the Original Term Loan.
Net cash used in financing activities during 2012 consisted primarily of $15.2 million used to repurchase ordinary shares and $13.3 million of repayments on our debt, partially offset by $16.2 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

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Indebtedness and Liquidity
Our liquidity requirements are significant due to the highly leveraged nature of our company. As of December 31, 2014, we had $2,848.1 million in gross outstanding indebtedness, including our debt and outstanding capital lease and other financing obligations.
The following table outlinesdetails our gross outstanding indebtedness as of December 31, 20142016, and the associated interest expense for fiscal year 20142016:
DescriptionBalance at December 31, 2014 Interest expense for fiscal year 2014
(Amounts in thousands)   
Original Term Loan$469,308
 $15,561
Incremental Term Loan598,500
 4,608
6.5% Senior Notes700,000
 45,503
4.875% Senior Notes500,000
 24,440
5.625% Senior Notes400,000
 4,813
Revolving Credit Facility130,000
 1,635
Other debt2,153
 68
Less: discount(6,312) 
Capital lease and other financing obligations48,187
 4,146
Amortization of financing costs and original issue discounts
 5,118
Other
 1,318
Total$2,841,836
 $107,210
There was $113.7 million of availability (net of $6.3 million of letters of credit) under the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2014. Outstanding letters of credit are issued primarily for the benefit of certain operating activities. As of December 31, 2014, no amounts had been drawn against these outstanding letters of credit, which are scheduled to expire on various dates in 2015.
DescriptionBalance at December 31, 2016 Interest expense, net for fiscal year 2016
(Amounts in thousands)   
Term Loan$937,794
 $29,788
4.875% Senior Notes500,000
 24,375
5.625% Senior Notes400,000
 22,500
5.0% Senior Notes700,000
 35,000
6.25% Senior Notes750,000
 46,875
Capital lease and other financing obligations37,111
 3,087
Total$3,324,905
 161,625
Other interest expense, net  4,193
Total interest expense, net

 $165,818
Debt TransactionsInstruments
Summarized information regarding our debt instruments is described below. Refer to Note 8, “Debt,” of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details of the terms of the Senior Notes, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities (as defined below), and the amendments to the Credit Agreement.
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
In May 2011, we completed a series of transactions designed to refinance our then existing indebtedness. TheThese transactions included the issuance and sale of the 6.5% Senior Notes and the execution of the Credit Agreement providingwhich provided for senior secured credit facilities (the "Senior Secured Credit Facilities"), consisting of the Original Term Loan, which was offered at an original issue price of 99.5%,a $1,100.0 million term loan facility and the Revolving Credit Facility. At our option,The Senior Secured Credit Facilities also allowed for future additional borrowings under certain circumstances.
Term Loan
In May 2015, we entered into an amendment (the "Sixth Amendment") of the OriginalCredit Agreement. Pursuant to the Sixth Amendment, all term loans outstanding on that date were prepaid in full, and the Term Loan may be maintained from timewas entered into in an aggregate principal amount of $990.1 million, equal to time as a Base Rate loan or a Eurodollar Rate loan (each as defined in the Credit Agreement), each with a different determinationsum of interest rates. Asthe outstanding balances of December 31, 2014 we maintained the Originalterm loans that were prepaid. The Term Loan as a Eurodollar Rate loan, whichwas offered at 99.75% of par. The maturity date of the Term Loan is October 14, 2021. The principal amount of the Term Loan amortizes in equal quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.0% of the original principal amount, with the balance due at maturity. The Term Loan accrues interest at a variable rate, based on a LIBOR index rate, (subjectsubject to a floor of 0.75%) plus a spread of 2.50% (subsequent to2.25%. At December 31, 2016, the Second Amendment, as defined below).
In December 2012, we amended the Credit Agreement (the "First Amendment") to reduce the interest rate spread with respect to the Original Term Loan by 0.25%, to 1.75% and 2.75% for Base Rate loans and Eurodollar Rate loans, respectively. No changes were made to the termsaccrued interest at a rate of the Revolving Credit Facility.3.02%.
4.875% Senior Notes
In April 2013, we completed the issuance and sale of the 4.875% Senior Notes. We used the proceeds from the issuance and sale of these notes, together with cash on hand, to, among other things, repay $700.0 million of our then-existing term loan. The 4.875% Senior Notes were offered at par, and mature on October 15, 2023. Interest on the Original Term Loan.4.875% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year.
In December 2013, we amended the Credit Agreement (the "Second Amendment") to (1) expand the Original Term Loan by $100.0 million, (2) reduce the interest rate spread with respect to the Original Term Loan by 0.25%, to 1.50% and 2.50% for Base Rate loans and Eurodollar Rate loans, respectively, (3) reduce the interest rate floor with respect to term loans that are Eurodollar Rate loans from 1.00% to 0.75%, (4) extend the maturity date of the Original Term Loan from May 12, 2018 to May 12, 2019, and (5) modify two negative covenants under the Credit Agreement, specifically (i) the amount of investments that may be made by Loan Parties (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties was increased from $100.0 million to $300.0 million, and (ii) Loan Parties and their Restricted Subsidiaries may make an additional $150.0 million of restricted payments so long as no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom. In addition, under the Terms of the Second Amendment, the principal amount of the Original Term Loan amortizes

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in equal quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.0% of the loan balance at the time of the Second Amendment, with the balance payable at maturity. No changes were made to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.5.625% Senior Notes
In October 2014, we completed a series of financing transactions in order to fund the acquisition of Schrader. These transactions included the issuance and sale of the 5.625% Senior Notes, which were offered at par, and mature on November 1, 2024. Interest on the 5.625% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

5.0% Senior Notes
In March 2015, we completed the issuance and sale of the 5.0% Senior Notes, in order to refinance the 6.5% Senior Notes. The 5.0% Senior Notes were offered at par, and mature on October 1, 2025. Interest on the 5.0% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year.
6.25% Senior Notes
On November 27, 2015, we completed the issuance and sale of the 6.25% Senior Notes, which were offered at par, and mature on February 15, 2026. Interest on the 6.25% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, with the first payment made on February 15, 2016.
Revolving Credit Facility
The original amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility per the terms of the Credit Agreement was $250.0 million. On March 26, 2015, we entered into an amendment (the "Fifth Amendment") to the Credit Agreement, (the "Third Amendment") that provideswhich increased the amount available for the Incremental Term Loan, which was offered at an original issue price of 99.25%. The principal amount of the Incremental Term Loan amortizes in equal quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.0% of the original principal amount, with the balance due at maturity. At our option, the Incremental Term Loan may be maintained from time to time as a Base Rate loan or a Eurodollar Rate loan (each as defined in the Third Amendment), each with a different determination of interest rates. As of December 31, 2014, we maintained the Incremental Term Loan as a Eurodollar Rate loan, which accrues interest at a LIBOR index rate, subject to a floor of 0.75% and a spread of 2.75%. Under the terms of the Third Amendment, we are required to pay a fee of 1.0% of the aggregate principal amount of the portion of the Incremental Term Loan prepaid or converted in connection with any repricing transaction occurring before April 14, 2015.
On November 4, 2014, we amended the Credit Agreement (the "Fourth Amendment") to revise the calculation used to determine the commitment fee onborrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility to be equal$350.0 million. On September 29, 2015, we entered into an amendment (the "Seventh Amendment") to the Applicable Rate (as defined inCredit Agreement, which increased the Credit Agreement) times the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. Prior to the Fourth Amendment, the commitment fee was calculated as the Applicable Rate times the total amount available to be borrowedfor borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility regardlessto $420.0 million.
As of December 31, 2016, there was $414.4 million of availability under the portion used.
ReferRevolving Credit Facility (net of $5.6 million of letters of credit). Outstanding letters of credit are issued primarily for the benefit of certain operating activities. As of December 31, 2016, no amounts had been drawn against these outstanding letters of credit, which are scheduled to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhereexpire on various dates in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the terms of the Senior Notes, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, and the amendments to the Credit Agreement. The terms presented herein reflect the changes as a result of these various amendments.2017.
Capital Resources
Our sources of liquidity include cash on hand, cash flows from operations, and amounts available capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. Facilities provide for incremental facilities (the “Accordion”), under which additional term loans may be issued or the capacity of the Revolving Credit Facility may be increased. As of December 31, 2016, $230.0 million remained available for issuance under the Accordion.
We believe, based on our current level of operations as reflected in our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014,2016, and taking into consideration the restrictions and covenants discussed below, that these sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund our operations, capital expenditures, ordinary share repurchases, and debt service for at least the next twelve months.
However, we cannot make assurances that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs. Further, our highly leveraged nature may limit our ability to procure additional financing in the future.
The Credit Agreement stipulates certain events and conditions that may require us to use excess cash flow, as defined by the terms of the Credit Agreement, generated by operating, investing, or financing activities, to prepay some or all of the outstanding borrowings under the Term Loans.Senior Secured Credit Facilities. The Credit Agreement also requires mandatory prepayments of the outstanding borrowings under the Term LoansSenior Secured Credit Facilities upon certain asset dispositionsdisposition and casualty events, in each case subject to certain reinvestment rights, and the incurrence of certain indebtedness (excluding any permitted indebtedness). The Credit Agreement requires that the proceeds of such mandatory prepayments be applied first to the tranche of term loans with the earliest maturity. These provisions were not triggered during the year ended December 31, 2014.2016.
Our ability to raise additional financing, and our borrowing costs, may be impacted by short-term and long-term debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies, which are based, in significant part, on our performance as measured by certain credit metrics such as interest coverage and leverage ratios. As of January 28, 2015,27, 2017, Moody’s Investors Service’s corporate credit rating for STBV was Ba2 with a stablenegative outlook and Standard & Poor’s corporate credit rating for STBV was BB+BB with a stablepositive outlook. Any future downgrades to STBV's credit ratings may increase our borrowing costs, but will not reduce availability under the Credit Agreement.
We cannot make assurances that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness, including the Term Loans, the Revolving Credit Facility, or the Senior Notes, or to fund our other liquidity needs. Further, our highly leveraged nature may limit our ability to procure additional financing in the future.
In October 2012, our Board of Directors authorizedhave a $250.0 million share repurchase program. In October 2013 and February 2014, the Board of Directors authorized amendments to the terms of the program in each case to reset the amount available for share repurchases to $250.0 million.place. Under this program, we may repurchase ordinary shares from time to time, at such times and in amounts to be determined by our management, based on market conditions, legal requirements, and other corporate considerations, inon the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. We expect that any future repurchases of ordinary shares will be funded by cash from operations. The share repurchase program may be modified or terminated by our Board of Directors at any time. We did not repurchase any ordinary shares under this program in 2016 or 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we repurchased 4.3 million ordinary shares for an aggregate purchase price of $181.8 million. On February

1, 2016, our Board of Directors amended the terms of this program in order to reset the amount available for share repurchases to $250.0 million. At December 31, 2014, $74.72016, $250.0 million remained available for share repurchase under the amendedthis program.

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The Credit Agreement and the indentures under which the Senior Notes were issued (the "Senior Notes Indentures") contain restrictions and covenants that limit the ability of STBV and certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur subsequent indebtedness, sell assets, make capital expenditures, pay dividends, and make other restricted payments. These restrictions and covenants, which are subject to important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes Indentures, and which are described in more detail below and in Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, were taken into consideration in establishing our initial and amended share repurchase programs,program, and are evaluated periodically with respect to future potential funding. We do not believe that these restrictions and covenants will prevent us from funding share repurchases under our share repurchase program with available cash and cash flows from operations. operations, should we decide to do so.
STBV is limited in its ability to pay dividends or otherwise make distributions to its immediate parent company and, ultimately, to us, under the Credit Agreement and the Senior Notes Indentures. Specifically, the Credit Agreement prohibits STBV from paying dividends or making any distributions to its parent companies except for limited purposes, including, but not limited to: (i) customary and reasonable operating expenses, legal and accounting fees and expenses, and overhead of such parent companies incurred in the ordinary course of business in the aggregate not to exceed $10.0$10.0 million in any fiscal year, plus reasonable and customary indemnification claims made by our directors or officers attributable to the ownership of STBV and its Restricted Subsidiaries (currently all of the subsidiaries of STBV); (ii) franchise taxes, certain advisory fees, and customary compensation of officers and employees of such parent companies to the extent such compensation is attributable to the ownership or operations of STBV and its Restricted Subsidiaries; (iii) repurchase, retirement, or other acquisition of equity interest of the parent from certain present, future, and former employees, directors, managers, consultants of the parent companies, STBV, or its subsidiaries in an aggregate amount not to exceed $15.0$15.0 million in any fiscal year, plus the amount of cash proceeds from certain equity issuances to such persons, the amount of equity interests subject to a certain deferred compensation plan, and the amount of certain key-man life insurance proceeds; (iv) so long as no default or event of default exists and the senior secured net leverage ratio is less than 2.0:2.0:1.0 calculated on a pro forma basis, dividends and other distributions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100.0$100.0 million,, plus certain amounts, including the retained portion of excess cash flow; (v) dividends and other distributions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40.0$40.0 million in any calendar year (subject to increase upon the achievement of certain ratios); and (vi) so long as no default or event of default exists, dividends and other distributions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $150.0 million.
As of December 31, 2014,2016, we were in compliance with all the covenants and default provisions under the Credit Agreement. For more information on our indebtedness and related covenants and default provisions, refer to Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements, and Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” each included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The table below reflects our contractual obligations as of December 31, 20142016. Amounts we pay in future periods may vary from those reflected in the table. Amounts in the table below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not add due to the effect of rounding.
Payments Due by PeriodPayments Due by Period
(Amounts in millions)Total 
Less than
1 Year
 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 
More than
5 Years
Total 
Less than
1 Year
 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 
More than
5 Years
Debt obligations principal(1)
$2,800.0
 $142.9
 $21.5
 $1,167.1
 $1,468.5
$3,287.8
 $9.9
 $19.8
 $908.1
 $2,350.0
Debt obligations interest(2)
847.7
 129.8
 257.1
 219.5
 241.3
1,246.7
 157.4
 313.8
 308.2
 467.3
Capital lease obligations principal(3)
32.1
 1.8
 3.9
 4.6
 21.7
30.7
 2.6
 5.8
 6.5
 15.8
Capital lease obligations interest(3)
19.4
 2.7
 5.0
 4.3
 7.4
14.1
 2.5
 4.4
 3.5
 3.7
Other financing obligations principal(4)
16.0
 1.3
 3.1
 11.6
 
6.4
 2.2
 4.0
 0.2
 
Other financing obligations interest(4)
3.7
 0.9
 1.9
 0.9
 
1.1
 0.3
 0.7
 0.1
 
Operating lease obligations(5)
41.7
 9.8
 15.0
 8.0
 8.9
69.8
 13.1
 17.5
 8.7
 30.5
Non-cancelable purchase obligations(6)
54.9
 32.3
 18.6
 4.0
 
15.6
 9.5
 5.9
 0.1
 0.1
Total(7)(8)
$3,815.5
 $321.5
 $326.1
 $1,420.0
 $1,747.8
$4,672.2
 $197.5
 $371.9
 $1,235.4
 $2,867.4
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(1)
Represents the contractually required principal payments under the Senior Notes and the Term Loans, and the Revolving Credit FacilityLoan as of December 31, 20142016 in accordance with the required payment schedule.
(2)
Represents the contractually required interest payments on theour debt obligations in existence as of December 31, 20142016 in accordance with the required payment schedule. Cash flows associated with the next interest payment to be made on our variable rate debt subsequent to December 31, 2016 were calculated using the interest rates in effect as of the latest interest rate reset date prior to

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variable rate debt subsequent to December 31, 2014 were calculated using the interest rates in effect as of the latest interest rate reset date prior to December 31, 2014December 31, 2016, plus the applicable spread. 
(3)
Represents the contractually required payments under our capital lease obligations in existence as of December 31, 20142016 in accordance with the required payment schedule. No assumptions were made with respect to renewing the lease term at its expiration date.
(4)
Represents the contractually required payments under our financing obligations in existence as of December 31, 20142016 in accordance with the required payment schedule. No assumptions were made with respect to renewing the financing arrangements at their expiration dates.
(5)
Represents the contractually required payments under our operating lease obligations in existence as of December 31, 20142016 in accordance with the required payment schedule. No assumptions were made with respect to renewing the lease obligations at the expiration date of their initial terms.
(6)
Represents the contractually required payments under our various purchase obligations in existence as of December 31, 20142016. No assumptions were made with respect to renewing the purchase obligations at the expiration date of their initial terms, and no amounts were assumed to be prepaid.
(7)
Contractual obligations denominated in a foreign currency were calculated utilizing the U.S. dollar to local currency exchange rates in effect as of December 31, 20142016.
(8)This table does not include the contractual obligations associated with our defined benefit and other post-retirement benefit plans. As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had recognized a net benefit liability of $34.3$37.6 million, representing the net unfunded benefit obligations of the defined benefit and retiree healthcare plans. Refer to Note 10, "Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on pension and other post-retirement benefits, including expected benefit payments for the next 10 years. This table also does not include $22.8$12.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014,2016, as we are unable to make reasonably reliable estimates of when cash settlement, if any, will occur with a tax authority, as the timing of the examination and the ultimate resolution of the examination is uncertain. Refer to Note 9, "Income Taxes," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on income taxes.
Legal Proceedings
We account for litigation and claims losses in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”). Under ASC 450, loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable and estimable losses at our best estimate of a loss or, when a best estimate cannot be made, at our estimate of the minimum loss. These estimates are often developed prior to knowing the amount of the ultimate loss, require the application of considerable judgment, and are refined

each accounting period as additional information becomes known. Accordingly, we are often initially unable to develop a best estimate of loss and therefore the minimum amount, which could be zero,an immaterial amount, is recorded. As information becomes known, either the minimum loss amount is increased, or a best estimate can be made, generally resulting in additional loss provisions. Occasionally, aA best estimate amount ismay be changed to a lower amount when events result in an expectation of a more favorable outcome than previously expected. There can be no assurances that our recorded provisions will be sufficient to cover the extent of our costs and potential liability. Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of material outstanding legal proceedings.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations in recent years.
Seasonality
Because of the diverse nature of the markets in which we compete,operate, our revenue is only moderately impacted by seasonality. However, our ControlsSensing Solutions business has some seasonal elements, specifically in its air conditioning and refrigeration products, which tend to peak in the first two quarters of the year as end-market inventory is built up for spring and summer sales.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
To prepare our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we must make complex and subjective judgments in the selection and application of accounting policies. The accounting policies and estimates that we believe are most critical to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations are listed below. We believe these policies require our most difficult, subjective, and complex judgments in estimating the effect of inherent uncertainties. This section

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should be read in conjunction with Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which includes other significant accounting policies.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition ("ASC 605"). Revenue and related cost of revenue from product sales are recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred, title to the product and risk of loss transfers to our customers, and collection of sales proceeds is reasonably assured. Based on the abovethese criteria, revenue is generally recognized when the product is shipped from our warehouse or, in limited instances, when it is received by the customer, depending on the specific terms of the arrangement. Product sales are recorded net of trade discounts (including volume and early payment incentives), sales returns, value-added tax, and similar taxes. Amounts billed to our customers for shipping and handling are recorded in revenue. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of revenue. Sales to customers generally include a right of return for defective or non-conforming product. Sales returns have not historically been significant in relation to our net revenue and have been within our estimates.
Many of our products are designed and engineered to meet customer specifications. These activities, and the testing of our products to determine compliance with those specifications, occur prior to any revenue being recognized. Products are then manufactured and sold to customers. Customer arrangements do not involve post-installation or post-sale testing and acceptance.
Impairment of Goodwill, Intangible Assets, and Long-Lived Assets
Businesses acquired are recorded at their fair value on the date of acquisition, with the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized as goodwill. Assets acquired may include either definite-lived or indefinite-lived intangible assets, or both. As of December 31, 2016, goodwill and other intangible assets, net totaled $3,005.5 million and $1,075.4 million, respectively, or approximately 48% and 17%, respectively, of our total assets.
Identification of reporting units.units
On October 1, 2014, we had fourWe have five reporting units: Sensors,Performance Sensing, Electrical Protection, Power Management, Industrial Sensing, and Interconnection. As discussed in Note 18, “Segment Reporting,” of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, in the fourth quarter of 2014, we realigned our operating segments to move the portion of the Sensors segment that has historically served the HVAC and industrial end-markets (the industrial sensing product line) to the Controls segment. As a result, a new reporting unit, Industrial Sensing, was created subsequent to October 1, 2014.
These reporting units have been identified based on the definitions and guidance provided in ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”),. Identification of reporting units includes an analysis of the components that comprise each of our operating segments, which considers, among other things, the manner in which we operate our business and the availability of discrete financial information. Components of an operating segment are aggregated to form one reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics. We periodically review these reporting units to ensure that they continue to reflect the manner in which the business is operated. As businesses are acquired, we assign them to an existing reporting unit or create a new reporting unit. All acquisitions in fiscal year 2014 were assigned to existing reporting units.

Assignment of assets, liabilities, and goodwill to each reporting unit. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are assigned to a reporting unit as of the date of acquisition. units
In the event we reorganize our business, we reassign the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities among the affected reporting units such as the Industrial Sensingusing a reasonable and supportable methodology. As businesses are acquired, we assign assets acquired (including goodwill) and liabilities assumed to an existing reporting unit discussed above.or create a new reporting unit, as of the date of acquisition. Some assets and liabilities relate to the operations of multiple reporting units. We allocate these assets and liabilities to the reporting units based on methods that we believe are reasonable and supportable. We apply that allocation method on a consistent basis from year to year. We view some assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, property, plant and equipment associated with our corporate offices, debt, and deferred financing costs,debt, as being corporate in nature. Accordingly, we do not assign these assets and liabilities to our reporting units.
Accounting policies relating toEvaluation of goodwill and the goodwillfor impairment test. Businesses acquired are recorded at their fair value on the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill. As of December 31, 2014, goodwill and other intangible assets, net totaled $2,424.8 million and $910.8 million, respectively, or approximately 47% and 18%, respectively, of our total assets.
In accordance with the requirements of ASC 350, goodwill and intangible assets determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Instead, these assets are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis and whenever events or business conditions change that could more likely than not reduceindicate that the fair value of a reporting unit below its net book value.asset is impaired. Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on several factors, including the performance of the end-markets served by our customers, as well as the actual financial performance of our reporting units and their respective financial forecasts over the long-term. We evaluate goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, unless events occur which trigger the need for an earlier impairment review.
We have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its net book value. If we elect not to not use this option, or we determine using the qualitative method, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its net book value, we then perform the two-step

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goodwill impairment test.
In the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test, we compare the estimated fair values of our reporting units to their respective net book values, including goodwill, to determine whether there is an indicator of potential impairment. If the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, we conduct a second step in which we calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds theits calculated implied fair value, of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. That is, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of theits identifiable assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) based on their fair values, as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination at the date of assessment and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid to acquire the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the sum of the fair values of each of its componentsidentifiable assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill.
Estimated fair value2016 assessment of goodwill. We evaluated our goodwill for each reporting unit. In connection with our annual impairment review as of October 1, 2014,2016. In connection with this evaluation, we used the qualitative method of assessing goodwill, and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of each of our Sensors,Performance Sensing, Electrical Protection, Power Management, Industrial Sensing, and Interconnection reporting units were less than their net book values. In making this determination, we considered several factors, including the following:
the amount by which the fair value of thesethe Performance Sensing, Electrical Protection, Power Management, and Interconnection reporting units exceeded their carrying values (301%, 273%, 206%, and 328%, respectively) as of October 1, 2013, and the amount by which the Industrial Sensing reporting unit exceeded its carrying value (340%) as of December 1, 2014, indicating that there would need to be substantial negative developments in the markets in which these reporting units operate in order for there to be a potential impairment;
the carrying values of these reporting units as of October 1, 20142016 compared to the previously calculated fair values as of October 1, 2013;2013 (or December 1, 2014 in the case of Industrial Sensing);
public information from competitors and other industry information to determine if there were any significant adverse trends in our competitors' businesses, such as significant declines in market capitalization or significant goodwill impairment charges that could be an indication that the goodwill of our reporting units was potentially impaired;
demand in the debt markets for our senior notes, the strength of which indicates a view by investors of our strength as a company;
changes in the value of major U.S. stock indices that could suggest declines in overall market stability that could impact the valuation of our reporting units;

changes in our market capitalization and overall enterprise valuation to determine if there were any significant decreases that could be an indication that the valuation of our reporting units had significantly decreased; and
whether there had been any significant increases to the weighted-average cost of capital rates ("WACC") rates for each reporting unit, which could materially lower our prior valuation conclusions under a discounted cash flow approach.
Changes to the factors considered above could affect the estimated fair value of one or more of our reporting units and could result in a goodwill impairment charge in a future period. We may be unaware of one or more significant factors that, if we had been aware of, would cause our conclusion that it is not more likely than not that the fair values of our reporting units are less than their carrying values to change, which could result in a goodwill impairment charge in a future period.
We did not prepare updated goodwill impairment analyses as of December 31, 2016 for any reporting unit, as we did not become aware of any indicators after October 1, 2016 that would have required such analysis.
2013 and 2012 Goodwill Impairment Testing.Assessment of fair value in prior years. In 2013 and 2012,(and in 2014 for Industrial Sensing), we estimated the fair value of our reporting units using the discounted cash flow method. For this method, we prepared detailed annual projections of future cash flows for each reporting unit for the following five fiscal years (the “Discrete Projection Period”). We estimated the value of the cash flows beyond the fifth fiscal year (the “Terminal Year”), by applying a multiple to the projected Terminal Year net earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA"). The cash flows from the Discrete Projection Period and the Terminal Year were discounted at an estimated WACC appropriate for each reporting unit. The estimated WACC was derived, in part, from comparable companies appropriate to each reporting unit. We believe that our procedures for estimating discounted future cash flows, including the Terminal Year valuation, were reasonable and consistent with accepted valuation practices.
In 2013 and 2012, weWe also estimated the fair value of our reporting units using the guideline company method. Under this method, we performed an analysis to identify a group of publicly-traded companies that were comparable to each reporting unit. We calculated an implied EBITDA multiple (e.g., invested capital/EBITDA) for each of the guideline companies and selected either the high, low, or average multiple, depending on various facts and circumstances surrounding the reporting unit, and applied it to that reporting unit's trailing twelve month EBITDA. Although we estimated the fair value of our reporting units using the guideline method, we did so for corroborative purposes and placed primary weight on the discounted cash flow method.
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these assumptions could affect the estimated fair value of one or more of our reporting units and could result in a goodwill impairment charge in a future period.
Goodwill impairment. We evaluated our goodwill for impairment as of October 1, 2014 using the qualitative method as described above, and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair values of our reporting units were less than their carrying values on that date. We did not prepare updated goodwill impairment analyses as of December 31, 2014 for any reporting unit, as there were no indicators after October 1, 2014 that would have required such analysis.
Types of events that could result in a goodwill impairment. As noted above, the assumptions used in the prior yearquantitative calculation of fair value of our reporting units in prior years, including the long-range forecasts, the selection of the discount rates, and the estimation of the multiples or long-term growth rates used in valuing the Terminal Year involve significant judgments. Changes to these assumptions could affect the estimated fair value of our reporting units calculated in the prior yearyears and could result in a goodwill impairment charge in a future period. We believe that certain factors, such as a future recession, any material adverse conditions in the autoautomotive industry and other industries in which we operate, and other factors identified in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K could require us to revise our long-term projections and could reduce the multiples applied to the Terminal Year value. Such revisions could result in a goodwill impairment charge in the future.
Evaluation of other intangible assets for impairment
Impairment2016 assessment of indefinite-lived intangible assets. WeSimilar to goodwill, we perform an annual impairment review of our indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, unless events occur that trigger the need for an earlier impairment review. We have the option to first assess qualitative factors in determining whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If we elect not to not use this option, or we determine that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, we perform a quantitative impairment review that requires us to estimate the fair value of the indefinite–lived intangible asset and compare that amount to its carrying value. We estimate the fair value by using the relief–from–royalty method which requires us to make assumptions about future conditions impacting the value of the indefinite-livedindefinite–lived intangible assets, including projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and royalty rates, market share, and other conditions.rates. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of these assets. We determine fair value by using the appropriate income approach methodology.
We evaluated our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of October 1, 20142016 (using the quantitative method) and determined that the estimated fair values of these assets exceeded their carrying values at that date. Should certain assumptions used in the development of the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets change, we may be required to recognize impairments of these intangible assets.
Impairment of definite-lived intangible assets. Reviews are regularly performed to determine whether facts or circumstances exist that indicate that the carrying values of our definite-lived intangible assets to be held and used are impaired. The

If we determine these facts or circumstances exist, we estimate the recoverability of these assets is assessed by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with these assets to their respective carrying values. If the sum of the projected undiscounted net cash flows falls below the carrying value of the assets, the impairment charge is based on the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of those assets. We determine fair value by using the appropriate income approach valuation methodology depending on the nature of the intangible asset. There were no impairments of definite-lived intangible assets during 2014.
ImpairmentEvaluation of long-lived assets.assets for impairment
We periodically re-evaluate carrying values and estimated useful lives of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the related assets may not be recoverable. We use estimates of undiscounted cash flows from long-lived assets to determine whether the carrying value of such assets is recoverable over the assets’ remaining useful lives. These estimates include assumptions about our future performance and the performance of the industry.markets we serve. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the impairment is the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. These evaluations are performed at a level where discrete cash flows may be attributed to either an individual asset or a group of assets. There were no impairments of long-lived assets during 2014.
Income Taxes
As part of the process of preparing our financial statements, we are required to estimate our provision for income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This involves estimating our actual current tax exposure, including assessing the risks associated with tax audits, together with assessing temporary differences resulting from the different treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities. We assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and record a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets to an amount that, in our judgment, is more likely than not to be recovered.
Management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance is based on our estimates of future taxable income and the period over which we expect the deferred tax assets to be recovered. Our assessment of future taxable income is based on historical experience and current and anticipated market and economic conditions and trends. In the

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event that actual results differ from these estimates, or we adjust our estimates in the future, we may need to adjust our valuation allowance, which could materially impact our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
We sponsor various pension and other post-retirement benefit plans covering our current and former employees in several countries. The estimates of the obligations and related expense of these plans recorded in the financial statements are based on certain assumptions. The most significant assumptions relate to discount rate, expected return on plan assets, and rate of increase in healthcare costs. Other assumptions used include employee demographic factors such as compensation rate increases, retirement patterns, employee turnover rates, and mortality rates. We review these assumptions annually. Our review of demographic assumptions includes analyzing historical patterns and/or referencing industry standard tables, combined with our expectations around future compensation and staffing strategies. The difference between these assumptions and our actual experience results in the recognition of an actuarial gain or loss. Actuarial gains or losses are recorded directly to accumulated other comprehensive loss.(loss)/income. If the total net actuarial gain or loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss exceeds a threshold of 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market related value of plan assets, it is subject to amortization and recorded as a component of net periodic pension cost over the average remaining service lives of the employees participating in the pension or post-retirement benefit plan.
The discount rate reflects the current rate at which the pension and other post-retirement liabilities could be effectively settled, considering the timing of expected payments for plan participants. It is used to discount the estimated future obligations of the plans to the present value of the liability reflected in the financial statements. In estimating this rate in countries that have a market of high-quality fixed-income investments, we considered rates of return on these investments included in various bond indices, adjusted to eliminate the effect of call provisions and differences in the timing and amounts of cash outflows related to the bonds. In other countries where a market of high-quality fixed-income investments do not exist, we estimate the discount rate using government bond yields or long-term inflation rates.
The expected return on plan assets reflects the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the projected benefit obligation. To determine the expected return on plan assets, we consider the historical returns earned by similarly invested assets, the rates of return expected on plan assets in the future, and our investment strategy and asset mix with respect to the plans’ funds.

The rate of increase of healthcare costs directly impacts the estimate of our future obligations in connection with our post-retirement medical benefits. Our estimate of healthcare cost trends is based on historical increases in healthcare costs under similarly designed plans, the level of increase in healthcare costs expected in the future, and the design features of the underlying plan.
We have adopted use of the Retirement PlansPlan ("RP") 2014 mortality tables with the updated Mortality Projection ("MP") 2016 mortality improvement scale as issued by the Society of Actuaries in 20142016 for our U.S. defined benefit plans. The RP 2014updated MP 2016 mortality tables representimprovement scale reflects improvements in longevity as compared to the new standardMP 2015 mortality improvement scale the Society of Actuaries issued in 2015, primarily because it includes actual Social Security mortality data for defined benefit mortality assumptions due to longer life expectancies.2012, 2013, and 2014. The MP projection scale is used to factor in projected mortality improvements over time, based on age and date of birth (i.e., two-dimension generational).
Future changes to assumptions, or differences between actual and expected outcomes, can significantly affect our future net periodic pension cost, projected benefit obligations, and accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Share-Based Payment Plans
ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), requires that a company measure at fair value any new or modified share-based compensation arrangements with employees, such as stock options and restricted stock units,securities, and recognize as compensation expense that fair value over the requisite service period.
We estimate the fair value of options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. Key assumptions used in estimating the grant-date fair value of these options are as follows: the fair value of the ordinary shares, expected term, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend yield. Material changes to any of these assumptions may have a significant effect on our valuation of options, and ultimately the share-based compensation expense recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. Significant factors used in determining these assumptions are detailed below.
We use the closing price of our stockordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") on the date of the grant as the fair value of ordinary shares in the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model.
The expected term, which is a key factor in measuring the fair value and related compensation cost of share-based payments, has historically been based on the “simplified” methodology originally prescribed by Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, in which the expected term is determined by computing the mathematical mean of the average vesting period

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and the contractual life of the options. While the widespread use of the simplified method under SAB No. 107 expired on December 31, 2007, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued SAB No. 110 in December 2007, which allowed the simplified method to continue to be used in certain circumstances. These circumstances include when a company does not have sufficient historical data surrounding option exercises to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term and during periods prior to its equity shares being publicly traded.
We utilized the simplified method for options granted during 2013 and 2012 due to the lack of historical exercise data necessary to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the term. During 2014, rather than using the simplified method, we benchmarkedcomparing the terms of our options granted against those of publicly-traded companies within our industry in order to estimate our expected term.industry.
Also, because of our lack of history as a public company during 2013 and 2012, we considered the historical and implied volatilities of publicly-traded companies within our industry when selecting the appropriate volatility to apply to the options granted in those years. Implied volatility provides a forward-looking indication and may offer insight into expected industry volatility. During 2014, with additional historical data available, we consideredWe consider our own historical volatility, as well as the historical and implied volatilities of publicly-traded companies within our industry, in estimating expected volatility for options granted in 2014.options. Implied volatility provides a forward-looking indication and may offer insight into expected industry volatility.
The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield for a U.S. Treasury security having a maturity similar to the expected term of the related option grant.
The dividend yield of 0% is based on our judgment with input fromhistory of having never declared or paid any dividends on our Boardordinary shares, and our current intention of Directors.not declaring any such dividends in the foreseeable future. See Item 5, "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of limitations on our ability to pay dividends.
Restricted securities are valued using the closing price of our stockordinary shares on the New York Stock ExchangeNYSE on the date of the grant. Certain of our restricted securities include performance conditions that require us to estimate the probable outcome of the performance condition. This assessment is based on management's judgment using internally developed forecasts and is assessed at each reporting period. Compensation cost is recorded if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.
Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, we recognize share-based compensation net of estimated forfeitures and, therefore, only recognize compensation cost for those shares expected to vest over the requisite service period. The forfeiture rate is based on our estimate of forfeitures by plan participants after consideration of historical forfeiture rates. Compensation expense recognized for each award ultimately reflects the number of sharesunits that actually vest.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
From time to time, we execute contracts that require us to indemnify the other parties to the contracts. These indemnification obligations generally arise in two contexts. First, in connection with any asset sales by us,certain transactions, such as the asset sale of a business or the issuance of debt or equity securities, the agreement typically contains standard provisions requiring us to indemnify the purchaser against breaches by us of representations and warranties contained in the agreement. These indemnities are generally subject to time and liability limitations. Second, we enter into agreements in the ordinary course of business, such as sales agreements, whichcustomer contracts, that might contain indemnification provisions relating to product quality, intellectual property infringement, governmental regulations and employment related matters, and other typical indemnities. In certain cases, indemnification obligations arise by law. We believe that our indemnification obligations are consistent with other companies in the markets in which we compete. Performance under any of these indemnification obligations would generally be triggered by a breach of the terms of the contract or by a third-party claim. AnyHistorically, we have experienced only immaterial and irregular losses associated with these indemnifications. Consequently, any future liabilities due tobrought about by these indemnitiesindemnifications cannot reasonably be reasonably estimated or accrued. Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of specific indemnifications.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently issued accounting standards to be adopted in a future period:
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards BoardFASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), which modifies how all entities recognize revenue, and consolidates into one ASC Topic (ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers) the current guidance found in ASC Topic 605Revenue Recognition,, and various other revenue accounting standards for specialized transactions and industries. The coreASU 2014-09 outlines a comprehensive five-step revenue recognition model based on the principle of the guidance is that “anan entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” In achieving this objective, an entity must perform five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations of the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a

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performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 also clarifies how an entity should account for costs of obtaining or fulfilling a contract in a new ASC Subtopic 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs - Contracts with Customers.
ASU 2014-09 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is not permitted. ASU 2014-09 may be applied using either a full retrospective approach, inunder which all years included in the financial statements arewill be presented under the revised guidance, or a modified retrospective approach. Under the modified retrospective approach, under which financial statements will be prepared usingunder the new standardrevised guidance for the year of adoption, but not for prior years. Under thisthe latter method, entities will recognize a cumulative catch-up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at the effective date for contracts that still require performance by the company and disclose all line itemsentity.
In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of Effective Date, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. ASU 2014-09 is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. We have developed an implementation plan to adopt this new guidance. As part of this plan, we are currently assessing the impact of the new guidance on our results of operations. Based on our procedures performed to date, nothing has come to our attention that would indicate that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact on our financial statements, however, we will continue to evaluate this assessment in the year of adoption as if they were prepared under the old revenue guidance.2017. We willintend to adopt ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018. We have not yet selected a transition method, but expect to do so in 2017 upon completion of further analysis.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"), which establishes new accounting and disclosure requirements for leases. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to classify most leases as either finance or operating leases and to initially recognize a lease liability and right-of-use asset. Entities may elect to account for certain short-term leases (with a term of 12 months or less) using a method similar to the current operating lease model. The statements of operations will include, for finance leases, separate recognition of interest on the lease liability and amortization of the right-of-use asset and for operating leases, a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a straight-line basis. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2016-02 must be applied using a modified retrospective approach, which requires recognition and measurement of leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented, with certain practical expedients available. We are currently evaluating when to adopt ASU 2016-02 and the impact that this adoption will have on our consolidated financial statements. At this time, we have not determined
In March 2016, the transition methodFASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09") as part of its simplification initiative. ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions. The provisions of ASU 2016-09 that will impact us are as follows: (1) an accounting policy election may be used.made to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than based on an estimate of future forfeitures, and (2) companies will be allowed to withhold shares, upon either the exercise of options or vesting of restricted securities, with an aggregate fair value in excess of the minimum statutory withholding requirement and still qualify for the exception to liability classification. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after

December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Amendments related to the provisions that are applicable to Sensata must be applied using a modified retrospective approach by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period in which ASU 2016-09 is adopted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-09 to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 7A.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates because we finance certain operations through fixed and variable rate debt instruments and denominate our transactionstransact in a variety of foreign currencies. We are also exposed to changes in the prices of certain commodities (primarily metals) that we use in production. Changes in these rates and commodity prices may have an impact on future cash flows and earnings. We generally manage and minimize these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments.
We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
By using derivative instruments, we are subject to credit and market risk. The fair market value of these derivative instruments is based upon valuation models whose inputs are derived using market observable inputs, including interest rate yield curves, as well as foreign currency exchange and commodity spot and forward rates, and reflects the asset or liability position as of the end of each reporting period. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty is liable to us, thus creating a receivable risk for us. We are exposed to counterparty credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to our derivative agreements. We minimize counterparty credit (or repayment) risk by entering into transactions with major financial institutions of investment grade credit rating.
Interest Rate Risk
Given the leveraged nature of our company, we have exposure to changes in interest rates. From time to time, we may execute a variety of interest rate derivative instruments to manage interest rate risk. For example, in the past, we have entered into interest rate collars and interest rate caps to reduce exposure to variability in cash flows relating to interest payments on our outstanding debt. These derivatives are accounted for in accordance with ASCAccounting Standards Codification Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”).
In August 2011, we purchased an interest rate cap in order to hedge the risk of changes in cash flows attributable to changes in interest rates above the cap rates on a portion of our U.S. dollar denominated term loans. In August 2014 this interest rate cap matured, and as of December 31, 2014, we do not have any remaining interest rate caps.
The terms of our outstanding interest rate cap as of December 31, 2013 are shown in the following table:
As of December 31, 
Notional
Principal Amount
(in millions)
 Amortization Effective Date Maturity Date Cap
2013 $600 NA August 12, 2011 August 12, 2014 2.75%

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The significant components of our debt as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 are shown in the following tables:tables (definitions and descriptions of all components of our debt can be found in Note 8, "Debt," of our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K):
(Dollars in millions)Maturity Date Interest Rate as of December 31, 2014 
Outstanding balance as of December 31, 2014 (1)
 Fair value as of December 31, 2014
Original Term Loan(3)
May 12, 2019 3.25% $469.3
 $467.0
Incremental Term Loan(3)
October 14, 2021 3.50% 598.5
 595.5
6.5% Senior NotesMay 15, 2019 6.50% 700.0
 730.7
4.875% Senior NotesOctober 15, 2023 4.875% 500.0
 495.7
5.625% Senior NotesNovember 1, 2024 5.625% 400.0
 415.0
Revolving Credit Facility(3)
May 12, 2016 2.41% 130.0
 128.3
Other debt(4)
Various 15.27% 2.2
 2.2
Total(2) 
    $2,800.0
 $2,834.4
(Dollars in millions)Maturity date Interest rate as of December 31, 2016 
Outstanding balance as of December 31, 2016 (1)
 Fair value as of December 31, 2016
Term Loan (3)
October 14, 2021 3.02% $937.8
 $942.5
4.875% Senior NotesOctober 15, 2023 4.875% 500.0
 514.4
5.625% Senior NotesNovember 1, 2024 5.625% 400.0
 417.8
5.0% Senior NotesOctober 1, 2025 5.00% 700.0
 686.0
6.25% Senior NotesFebruary 15, 2026 6.25% 750.0
 786.1
Total(2)(4)
    $3,287.8
 $3,346.7
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(1)Outstanding balance is presented excluding discount.discount and deferred financing costs.
(2)
Total outstanding balance excludes capital leases and other financing obligations of $48.2 million.
$37.1 million.
(3)This component of our debt accrues interest at a variable rate.
(4)Other debt consistsTotal has been calculated based on the unrounded amount, and may not equal the sum of multiple instruments that accrue interest at various rates. Interest rate shown is a weighted-average interest rate at December 31, 2014.the rounded values in this table.


(Dollars in millions)Interest Rate as of December 31, 2013 
Outstanding balance as of December 31, 2013 (1)
 Fair value as of December 31, 2013Interest Rate as of December 31, 2015 
Outstanding balance as of December 31, 2015 (1)
 Fair value as of December 31, 2015
Original Term Loan(3)
3.25% $474.1
 $475.0
6.5% Senior Notes6.50% 700.0
 752.5
Term Loan(3)
3.00% $982.7
 $963.0
4.875% Senior Notes4.875% 500.0
 472.5
4.875% 500.0
 484.7
5.625% Senior Notes5.625% 400.0
 409.3
5.0% Senior Notes5.00% 700.0
 675.9
6.25% Senior Notes6.25% 750.0
 781.4
Revolving Credit facility (3)
2.17% 280.0
 266.9
Total(2)
  $1,674.1
 $1,700.0
  $3,612.7
 $3,581.2
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(1)Outstanding balance is presented excluding discount.discount and deferred financing costs.
(2)
Total outstanding balance excludes capital leases and other financing obligations of $52.246.8 million.
(3)This component of our debt accrues interest at a variable rate.
Sensitivity Analysis
As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had total variable rate debt with an outstanding balance of $1,197.8$937.8 million issued under our Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facility. Considering the impact of our interest rate floor, an increase of 100 basis points in the applicable interest rate would result in additional annual interest expense of $6.7 million. The next 100 basis point increase in the applicable interest rate would result in incremental annual interest expense of $12.0 million.
As of December 31, 2013, we had total variable rate debt with an outstanding balance of $474.1 million issued under the Original Term Loan. Considering the impact of our interest rate floor, an increase of 100 basis points in the applicable interest rate would result in additional annual interest expense of $2.3 million.$9.3 million in 2017. The next 100 basis point increase in the applicable interest rate would result in incremental annual interest expense of $4.7 million. Neither increase would have been offset by our variable to fixed interest rate cap as$9.3 million in 2017.
As of December 31, 2013.2015, we had total variable rate debt with an outstanding balance of $1,262.7 million issued under the Original Term Loan, the Incremental Term Loan, and the Revolving Credit Facility. Considering the impact of our interest rate floor, an increase of 100 basis points in the applicable interest rate would have resulted in additional annual interest expense of $11.3 million. The next 100 basis point increase in the applicable interest rate would have resulted in incremental annual interest expense of $12.6 million.
Foreign Currency Risks
We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which could affect operating results as well as our financial position and cash flows. We monitor our exposures to these market risks and may employ derivative financial instruments, such as swaps, collars, forwards, options, or other instruments, to limit the volatility to earnings and cash flows generated by these exposures. We employ derivative contracts that may or may not be designated for hedge accounting treatment under ASC 815, which can result in volatility to earnings depending upon fluctuations in the underlying markets.
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Our significant foreign currency exposures include the Euro, Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Chinese renminbi, Korean won, Malaysian ringgit, Dominican Republic peso, British pound Brazilian real, Singapore dollar,sterling, Polish zloty, and the Bulgarian lev. However, the primary foreign currency exposure relates to the U.S. dollar to Euro exchange rate.
Consistent with our risk management objective and strategy to reduce exposure to variability in cash flows and variability in earnings, we entered into foreign currency exchange rate derivatives during the year ended December 31, 20142016 that qualify as cash flow hedges intended to offset the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted sales and certain manufacturing costs. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During 20142016, we also entered into foreign currency forward contracts that were not designated for hedge accounting purposes. In accordance with ASC 815, we recognized the change in the fair value of these non-designated derivatives in the consolidated statements of operations.

The following foreign currency forward contracts were outstanding as of December 31, 2016:
Notional
(in millions)
Effective DateMaturity DateIndexWeighted- Average Strike RateCash Flow Hedge Designation
97.7 EURVarious from February 2015 to December 2016January 31, 2017Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.07 USDNon-designated
444.9 EURVarious from March 2015 to December 2016Various from February 2017 to December 2018Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.13 USDDesignated
545.0 CNYDecember 22, 2016January 26, 2017U.S. Dollar to Chinese Renminbi Exchange Rate7.01 CNYNon-designated
720.0 JPYDecember 22, 2016January 31, 2017U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate117.20 JPYNon-designated
3,321.6 KRWVarious from February 2015 to August 2016January 31, 2017U.S. Dollar to Korean Won Exchange Rate1,158.87 KRWNon-designated
50,239.2 KRWVarious from March 2015 to December 2016Various from February 2017 to November 2018U.S. Dollar to Korean Won Exchange Rate1,157.71 KRWDesignated
5.7 MYRVarious from February 2015 to April 2016January 31, 2017U.S. Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate4.02 MYRNon-designated
81.8 MYRVarious from March 2015 to November 2016Various from February 2017 to October 2018U.S. Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate4.17 MYRDesignated
204.0 MXNVarious from February 2015 to December 2016January 31, 2017U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate18.62 MXNNon-designated
2,072.7 MXNVarious from March 2015 to December 2016Various from February 2017 to December 2018U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate19.00 MXNDesignated
21.5 GBPVarious from February 2015 to December 2016January 31, 2017British Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.27 USDNon-designated
56.2 GBPVarious from March 2015 to December 2016Various from February 2017 to December 2018British Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.40 USDDesignated

The following foreign currency forward contracts were outstanding as of December 31, 20142015:
Notional
(in millions)
 Effective Date Maturity Date Index WeightedWeighted- Average Strike Rate Cash Flow Hedge Designation
287.8535.3 EUR Various from October 2013September 2014 to December 20142015 Various from February 20152016 to NovemberDecember 2017Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.15 USDDesignated
92.0 EURVarious from September 2014 to December 2015January 29, 2016 Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate 1.31 USDDesignated
58.1 EURVarious from October 2013 to December 2014January 30, 2015Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.251.11 USD Non-designated
87.089.0 CNY December 23, 201417, 2015 January 30, 201529, 2016 U.S. Dollar to Chinese Renminbi Exchange Rate 6.186.57 CNY Non-designated
264.0 JPY48,640.0 KRW Various from September 2014 to December 23, 20142015 January 30, 2015Various from February 2016 to December 2017 U.S. Dollar to Japanese YenKorean Won Exchange Rate 120.54 JPY1,132.34 KRW Non-designatedDesignated
51,750.033,700.0 KRW Various from MarchSeptember 2014 to December 20142015 Various from February 2015 to NovemberJanuary 29, 2016 U.S. Dollar to Korean Won Exchange Rate 1,063.281,180.22 KRW DesignatedNon-designated
37,800.0 KRW98.5 MYR Various from MarchSeptember 2014 to December 20142015 January 30, 2015Various from February 2016 to December 2017 U.S. Dollar to Korean WonMalaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate 1,105.21 KRW3.89 MYR Non-designatedDesignated
85.734.7 MYR Various from JanuarySeptember 2014 to December 20142015 Various from February 2015 to NovemberJanuary 29, 2016 U.S. Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate 3.364.19 MYR DesignatedNon-designated
26.7 MYR2,095.4 MXN Various from JanuarySeptember 2014 to December 20142015 January 30, 2015Various from February 2016 to December 2017 U.S. Dollar to Malaysian RinggitMexican Peso Exchange Rate 3.47 MYR16.45 MXN Non-designatedDesignated
1,222.2197.9 MXN Various from JanuarySeptember 2014 to December 20142015 Various from February 2015 to NovemberJanuary 29, 2016 U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate 13.97 MXNDesignated
101.6 MXNVarious from January 2014 to December 2014January 30, 2015U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate13.9515.90 MXN Non-designated
42.457.1 GBP Various from October 2014 to December 20142015 Various from February 20152016 to November 2016December 2017 British Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate 1.581.53 USD Designated
5.39.2 GBP Various from October 2014 to December 20142015 January 30, 201529, 2016 British Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate 1.561.51 USD Non-designated

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The following foreign currency forward contracts were outstanding as of December 31, 2013:
Notional
(in millions)
Effective DateMaturity DateIndexWeighted Average Strike RateHedge Designation
217.4 EURVarious from September 2012 to October 2013Various from February 2014 to December 2015Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.34 USDDesignated
53.8 EURVarious from September 2012 to December 2013January 28, 2014 and January 31, 2014Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate1.36 USDNon-designated
1,402.0 JPYSeptember 5, 2013 and November 7, 2013Various from February to December 2014U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate98.91 JPYDesignated
305.8 JPYVarious from September to December 2013January 31, 2014U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate102.68 JPYNon-designated
38,500.0 KRWVarious from September to November 2013Various from February to December 2014U.S. Dollar to Korean Won Exchange Rate1,083.56 KRWDesignated
17,000.0 KRWVarious from September to December 2013January 29, 2014U.S. Dollar to Korean Won Exchange Rate1,067.17 KRWNon-designated
41.8 MYRNovember 22, 2013Various from February to December 2014U.S. Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate3.25 MYRDesignated
39.8 MYRNovember 22, 2013 and December 26, 2013January 30, 2014 and January 31, 2014U.S. Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate3.29 MYRNon-designated
541.2 MXNVarious from June to November 2013Various from February to December 2014U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate13.53 MXNDesignated
89.2 MXNVarious from June to December 2013January 31, 2014U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate13.25 MXNNon-designated
Sensitivity Analysis
The tabletables below presentspresent our foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 and the estimated impact to future pre-tax earnings as a result of a 10% strengthening/(weakening)weakening in the foreign currency exchange rate:
(Amounts in millions)   Increase/(decrease) to future pre-tax earnings due to:
  Net asset (liability) balance as of December 31, 2016 
10% strengthening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar
 
10% weakening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar
Euro $30.3
 $(57.6) $57.6
Chinese Renminbi $0.1
 $(7.8) $7.8
British Pound Sterling $(10.1) $9.6
 $(9.6)
Japanese Yen $0.0
 $0.6
 $(0.6)
Korean Won $1.9
 $(4.4) $4.4
Malaysian Ringgit $(1.8) $1.9
 $(1.9)
Mexican Peso $(14.8) $10.6
 $(10.6)
(Amounts in millions)   Increase/(decrease) to pre-tax earnings due to
  Asset (liability) balance as of December 31, 2014 
10% strengthening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar
 
10% weakening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar
Euro to U.S. Dollar $29.9
 $(37.6) $37.6
Chinese Renminbi to U.S. Dollar $(0.1) $(1.4) $1.4
Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar $(0.9) $4.7
 $(4.7)
Japanese Yen to U.S. Dollar $
 $(0.2) $0.2
Korean Won to U.S. Dollar $1.3
 $(8.4) $8.4
Malaysian Ringgit to U.S. Dollar $(1.6) $3.2
 $(3.2)
Mexican Peso to U.S. Dollar $(6.5) $8.8
 $(8.8)
(Amounts in millions)   Increase/(decrease) to future pre-tax earnings due to:
  Net asset (liability) balance as of December 31, 2015 
10% strengthening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar
 
10% weakening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar
Euro $22.9
 $(65.0) $65.0
Chinese Renminbi $(0.1) $(1.3) $1.3
British Pound Sterling $(3.0) $6.3
 $(6.3)
Korean Won $1.7
 $(7.3) $7.3
Malaysian Ringgit $(3.1) $3.1
 $(3.1)
Mexican Peso $(10.5) $13.0
 $(13.0)


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(Amounts in millions)   Increase/(decrease) to pre-tax earnings due to
  Asset (liability) balance as of December 31, 2013 
10% strengthening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar
 
10% weakening of the value of the
foreign currency relative to the U.S. Dollar
Euro to U.S. Dollar $(10.5) $(34.6) $34.6
Japanese Yen to U.S. Dollar $0.9
 $(1.8) $1.8
Korean Won to U.S. Dollar $(0.8) $(5.0) $5.0
Malaysian Ringgit to U.S. Dollar $(0.3) $2.5
 $(2.5)
Mexican Peso to U.S. Dollar $0.7
 $4.7
 $(4.7)

The tables below present our Euro-denominated net monetary assets as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 and the estimated impact to future pre-tax earnings as a result of revaluing these assets and liabilities associated with a 10% strengthening/(weakening)weakening in the Euro to U.S. Dollardollar currency exchange rate:
(Amounts in millions)Net asset balance as of December 31, 2016 Increase/(decrease) to future pre-tax earnings due to:
Euro-denominated financial instrumentsEuro $ Equivalent 10% weakening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. dollar
 10% strengthening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. dollar
Net monetary assets78.6
 $82.1
 $(8.2) $8.2
(Amounts in millions)Net asset balance as of December 31, 2014 Increase/(decrease) to pre-tax earnings due toNet asset balance as of December 31, 2015 Increase/(decrease) to future pre-tax earnings due to:
Euro-denominated financial instrumentsEuro $ Equivalent 
10% weakening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar
 
10% strengthening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar
Euro $ Equivalent 10% weakening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. dollar
 10% strengthening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. dollar
Net monetary assets(1)
38.3
 $46.6
 $(4.7) $4.7
64.4
 $70.3
 $(7.0) $7.0

(Amounts in millions)Net asset balance as of December 31, 2013 Increase/(decrease) to pre-tax earnings due to
Euro-denominated financial instrumentsEuro $ Equivalent 
10% weakening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar
 
10% strengthening of the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar
Net monetary assets(1)
31.1
 $42.8
 $(4.3) $4.3
 __________________
(1)Includes cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, income taxes payable, deferred tax liabilities, pension obligations, and other long-term liabilities.
Commodity Risk
We enter into forward contracts with third parties to offset a portion of our exposure to the potential change in prices associated with certain commodities, including silver, gold, platinum, palladium, copper, aluminum, nickel, and zinc,nickel, used in the manufacturing of our products. The terms of these forward contracts fix the price at a future date for various notional amounts

associated with these commodities. Currently, theseThese derivatives are not designated as accounting hedges. In accordance with ASC 815, we recognize the change in fair value of these derivatives in the consolidated statements of operations.

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Sensitivity Analysis
The tables below present our commodity forward contracts as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 and the estimated impact to pre-tax earnings associated with a 10% increase/(decrease) in the change in the related forward price for each commodity:
(Amounts in millions, except price per unit and notional amounts)   
Increase/(decrease)
to pre-tax earnings due to
Commodity Net asset/(liability) balance as of December 31, 2016 Notional 
Weighted
Average
Contract
Price Per Unit
 Average Forward Price Per Unit as of December 31, 2016 Expiration 
10% increase
in the forward price
 
10% decrease
in the forward price
Silver $(0.8) 1,069,914 troy oz. $17.09 $16.32 Various dates during 2017 and 2018 $1.7 $(1.7)
Gold $(0.9) 14,113 troy oz. $1,233.30 $1,167.90 Various dates during 2017 and 2018 $1.6 $(1.6)
Nickel $(0.1) 339,402 pounds $4.98 $4.58 Various dates during 2017 and 2018 $0.2 $(0.2)
Aluminum $0.1 5,807,659 pounds $0.76 $0.77 Various dates during 2017 and 2018 $0.4 $(0.4)
Copper $1.4 7,707,228 pounds $2.32 $2.51 Various dates during 2017 and 2018 $1.9 $(1.9)
Platinum $(0.9) 8,719 troy oz. $1,017.41 $911.87 Various dates during 2017 and 2018 $0.8 $(0.8)
Palladium $0.1 1,923 troy oz. $641.43 $685.73 Various dates during 2017 and 2018 $0.1 $(0.1)
(Amounts in millions, except price per unit and notional amounts)   
Increase/(decrease)
to pre-tax earnings due to
Commodity Net asset/(liability) balance as of December 31, 2015 Notional 
Weighted
Average
Contract
Price Per Unit
 Average Forward Price Per Unit as of December 31, 2015 Expiration 
10% increase
in the forward price
 
10% decrease
in the forward price
Silver $(4.0) 1,554,959 troy oz. $16.63 $13.98 Various dates during 2016 and 2017 $2.2 $(2.2)
Gold $(1.5) 13,940 troy oz. $1,177.94 $1,065.60 Various dates during 2016 and 2017 $1.5 $(1.5)
Nickel $(1.1) 520,710 pounds $6.18 $4.03 Various dates during 2016 and 2017 $0.2 $(0.2)
Aluminum $(0.7) 4,686,080 pounds $0.85 $0.69 Various dates during 2016 and 2017 $0.3 $(0.3)
Copper $(4.2) 7,258,279 pounds $2.72 $2.13 Various dates during 2016 and 2017 $1.5 $(1.5)
Platinum $(1.8) 6,730 troy oz. $1,154.61 $881.53 Various dates during 2016 and 2017 $0.6 $(0.6)
Palladium $(0.2) 2,139 troy oz. $647.71 $553.56 Various dates during 2016 and 2017 $0.1 $(0.1)
Zinc $(0.2) 554,992 pounds $1.04 $0.73 Various dates during 2016 $0.0 $(0.0)
(Amounts in millions, except price per unit and notional amounts)   
Increase/(decrease)
to pre-tax earnings due to
Commodity Net asset/(liability) balance as of December 31, 2014 Notional 
Weighted
Average
Contract
Price Per Unit
 Average Forward Price Per Unit as of December 31, 2014 Expiration 
10% increase
in the forward price
 
10% decrease
in the forward price
Silver $(6.1) 2,095,639 troy oz. $19.07 $16.06 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $3.4 $(3.4)
Gold $(1.5) 15,272 troy oz. $1,295.09 $1,194.13 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $1.8 $(1.8)
Nickel $(0.2) 648,798 pounds $7.20 $6.90 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $0.4 $(0.4)
Aluminum $(0.4) 5,989,386 pounds $0.92 $0.85 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $0.5 $(0.5)
Copper $(2.3) 9,780,235 pounds $3.09 $2.84 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $2.8 $(2.8)
Platinum $(1.4) 8,323 troy oz. $1,385.74 $1,214.44 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $1.0 $(1.0)
Palladium $0.1 1,293 troy oz. $772.86 $804.30 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $0.1 $(0.1)
Zinc $(0.1) 1,755,012 pounds $1.04 $0.99 Various dates during 2015 and 2016 $0.2 $(0.2)
(Amounts in millions, except price per unit and notional amounts)   
Increase/(decrease)
to pre-tax earnings due to
Commodity Net asset/(liability) balance as of December 31, 2013 Notional 
Weighted
Average
Contract
Price Per Unit
 Average Forward Price Per Unit as of December 31, 2013 Expiration 
10% increase
in the forward price
 
10% decrease
in the forward price
Silver $(6.7) 1,535,792 troy oz. $24.29 $19.80 Various dates during 2014 and 2015 $3.0 $(3.0)
Gold $(3.6) 16,582 troy oz. $1,432.62 $1,211.05 Various dates during 2014 and 2015 $2.0 $(2.0)
Nickel $(0.7) 831,997 pounds $7.22 $6.38 Various dates during 2014 and 2015 $0.5 $(0.5)
Aluminum $(0.2) 3,338,340 pounds $0.92 $0.85 Various dates during 2014 and 2015 $0.3 $(0.3)
Copper $(0.3) 4,543,861 pounds $3.39 $3.32 Various dates during 2014 and 2015 $1.5 $(1.5)
Platinum $(1.5) 11,264 troy oz. $1,514.09 $1,372.70 Various dates during 2014 and 2015 $1.5 $(1.5)
Palladium $0.0 1,336 troy oz. $727.00 $713.48 Various dates during 2014 and 2015 $0.1 $(0.1)


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ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
1.Financial Statements
The following audited consolidated financial statements of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. are included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
2.Financial Statement Schedules
The following schedules are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K:
Schedule I — Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedules other than those listed above have been omitted since the required information is not present, or not present in amounts sufficient to require submission of the schedule, or because the information required is included in the audited consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20142016. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a)2.. These financial statements and schedules are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. at December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20142016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20142016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 3, 20152, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

   /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
    

Boston, Massachusetts
February 3, 20152, 2017

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$211,329
 $317,896
$351,428
 $342,263
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $10,364 and $9,199 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively444,852
 291,723
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $11,811 and $9,535 as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively500,211
 467,567
Inventories356,364
 183,395
389,844
 358,701
Deferred income tax assets15,301
 20,975
Prepaid expenses and other current assets90,918
 41,642
100,002
 109,392
Total current assets1,118,764
 855,631
1,341,485
 1,277,923
Property, plant and equipment, at cost975,543
 675,690
Accumulated depreciation(386,059) (331,033)
Property, plant and equipment, net589,484
 344,657
725,754
 694,155
Goodwill2,424,795
 1,756,049
3,005,464
 3,019,743
Other intangible assets, net910,774
 502,388
1,075,431
 1,262,572
Deferred income tax assets16,750
 10,623
20,695
 26,417
Deferred financing costs29,102
 19,132
Other assets26,940
 10,344
72,147
 18,100
Total assets$5,116,609
 $3,498,824
$6,240,976
 $6,298,910
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity      
Current liabilities:      
Current portion of long-term debt, capital lease and other financing obligations$145,979
 $8,100
$14,643
 $300,439
Accounts payable287,800
 177,539
299,198
 290,779
Income taxes payable7,516
 5,785
23,889
 21,968
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities222,781
 123,239
245,566
 251,989
Deferred income tax liabilities13,430
 3,829
Total current liabilities677,506
 318,492
583,296
 865,175
Deferred income tax liabilities362,738
 281,364
392,628
 390,490
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations35,799
 19,508
Pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations34,878
 34,314
Capital lease and other financing obligations, less current portion45,113
 48,845
32,369
 36,219
Long-term debt, net of discount, less current portion2,650,744
 1,667,021
Long-term debt, net of discount and deferred financing costs, less current portion3,226,582
 3,264,333
Other long-term liabilities41,817
 22,006
29,216
 39,803
Commitments and contingencies

 

Total liabilities3,813,717
 2,357,236
4,298,969
 4,630,334
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
 
Shareholders’ equity:      
Ordinary shares, €0.01 nominal value per share, 400,000 shares authorized; 178,437 shares issued as of December 31, 2014 and 20132,289
 2,289
Treasury shares, at cost, 9,120 and 6,462 shares as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively(365,272) (236,346)
Ordinary shares, €0.01 nominal value per share, 400,000 shares authorized; 178,437 shares issued2,289
 2,289
Treasury shares, at cost, 7,557 and 8,038 shares as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively(306,505) (324,994)
Additional paid-in capital1,610,390
 1,596,544
1,643,449
 1,626,024
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit)67,233
 (187,792)
Retained earnings636,841
 391,247
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(11,748) (33,107)(34,067) (25,990)
Total shareholders’ equity1,302,892
 1,141,588
1,942,007
 1,668,576
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$5,116,609
 $3,498,824
$6,240,976
 $6,298,910
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Net revenue$2,409,803
 $1,980,732
 $1,913,910
$3,202,288
 $2,974,961
 $2,409,803
Operating costs and expenses:          
Cost of revenue1,567,334
 1,256,249
 1,257,547
2,084,261
 1,977,799
 1,567,334
Research and development82,178
 57,950
 52,072
126,665
 123,666
 82,178
Selling, general and administrative220,105
 163,145
 141,894
293,587
 271,361
 220,105
Amortization of intangible assets146,704
 134,387
 144,777
201,498
 186,632
 146,704
Restructuring and special charges21,893
 5,520
 40,152
4,113
 21,919
 21,893
Total operating costs and expenses2,038,214
 1,617,251
 1,636,442
2,710,124
 2,581,377
 2,038,214
Profit from operations371,589
 363,481
 277,468
492,164
 393,584
 371,589
Interest expense(107,210) (95,101) (100,037)
Interest income1,106
 1,186
 815
Interest expense, net(165,818) (137,626) (106,104)
Other, net(12,059) (35,629) (5,581)(4,901) (50,329) (12,059)
Income before taxes253,426
 233,937
 172,665
321,445
 205,629
 253,426
(Benefit from)/provision for income taxes(30,323) 45,812
 (4,816)
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes59,011
 (142,067) (30,323)
Net income$283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
$262,434
 $347,696
 $283,749
Basic net income per share:$1.67
 $1.07
 $1.00
Diluted net income per share:$1.65
 $1.05
 $0.98
Basic net income per share$1.54
 $2.05
 $1.67
Diluted net income per share$1.53
 $2.03
 $1.65

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)

For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Net income$283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
$262,434
 $347,696
 $283,749
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:     
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges25,190
 (2,817) (1,668)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax:     
Deferred (loss)/gain on derivative instruments, net of reclassifications(3,829) (13,726) 25,190
Defined benefit and retiree healthcare plans(3,831) 9,116
 (14,514)(4,248) (516) (3,831)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)21,359
 6,299
 (16,182)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income(8,077) (14,242) 21,359
Comprehensive income$305,108
 $194,424
 $161,299
$254,357
 $333,454
 $305,108
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)

For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income$283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
$262,434
 $347,696
 $283,749
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation65,804
 50,889
 54,688
106,903
 96,051
 65,804
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts5,118
 4,307
 5,108
7,334
 6,456
 5,118
Currency remeasurement (gain)/loss on debt(771) (457) 433
Currency remeasurement gain on debt(324) (1,924) (771)
Share-based compensation12,985
 8,967
 14,714
17,425
 15,326
 12,985
Loss on debt financing3,750
 9,010
 2,216

 34,335
 3,750
Amortization of inventory step-up to fair value5,576
 
 23
2,319
 1,820
 5,576
Amortization of intangible assets146,704
 134,387
 144,777
201,498
 186,632
 146,704
Gain on disposition or write-down of assets, net(578) (303) (214)
Deferred income taxes(59,156) 25,711
 (26,611)8,344
 (179,009) (59,156)
Gains from insurance proceeds(2,417) (7,500) (1,750)
 
 (2,417)
Unrealized loss on hedges and other non-cash items5,581
 8,627
 2,748
9,522
 1,334
 5,003
(Decrease)/increase from changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:     
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:     
Accounts receivable, net(26,287) (33,436) 6,858
(33,013) 18,618
 (26,287)
Inventories(77,473) (7,336) 22,091
(37,500) 40,526
 (77,473)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,915
 1,214
 3,470
6,956
 (9,857) 2,915
Accounts payable and accrued expenses19,189
 23,902
 (13,877)(21,432) (38,034) 19,189
Income taxes payable849
 (3,099) 2,872
(1,938) 14,452
 849
Other(2,970) (7,170) 2,286
(7,003) (1,291) (2,970)
Net cash provided by operating activities382,568
 395,838
 397,313
521,525
 533,131
 382,568
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Acquisition of CST, net of cash received4,688
 (996,871) 
Acquisition of Schrader, net of cash received(995,315) 
 

 (958) (995,315)
Other acquisitions, net of cash received(298,423) (15,470) (13,346)
 3,881
 (298,423)
Additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software(144,211) (82,784) (54,786)(130,217) (177,196) (144,211)
Investment in equity securities(50,000) 
 
Insurance proceeds2,417
 8,900
 

 
 2,417
Proceeds from sale of assets5,467
 1,704
 5,631
751
 4,775
 5,467
Net cash used in investing activities(1,430,065) (87,650) (62,501)(174,778) (1,166,369) (1,430,065)
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of ordinary shares24,909
 20,999
 16,520
3,944
 19,411
 24,909
Proceeds from issuance of debt1,190,500
 600,000
 

 2,795,120
 1,190,500
Payments on debt(76,375) (711,665) (13,349)(336,256) (2,000,257) (76,375)
Repurchase of ordinary shares from SCA(169,680) (172,125) 

 
 (169,680)
Payments to repurchase ordinary shares(12,094) (132,971) (15,190)(4,752) (50) (12,094)
Payments of debt issuance cost(16,330) (8,069) (1,381)(518) (50,052) (16,330)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities940,930
 (403,831) (13,400)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities(337,582) 764,172
 940,930
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(106,567) (95,643) 321,412
9,165
 130,934
 (106,567)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year317,896
 413,539
 92,127
342,263
 211,329
 317,896
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$211,329
 $317,896
 $413,539
$351,428
 $342,263
 $211,329
Supplemental cash flow items:          
Cash paid for interest$87,774
 $84,714
 $91,733
$155,925
 $125,370
 $87,774
Cash paid for income taxes$41,126
 $33,557
 $14,153
$43,152
 $41,301
 $41,126
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands)
Ordinary Shares Treasury Shares 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained Earnings/ (Accumulated
Deficit)
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Share-
holders’
Equity
Ordinary Shares
Treasury Shares
Additional
Paid-In
Capital

Retained Earnings/ (Accumulated
Deficit)

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Total
Share-
holders’
Equity
Number Amount Number Amount Number
Amount
Number
Amount
Balance as of December 31, 2011176,467
 $2,264
 (12) $(136) $1,557,211
 $(491,164) $(23,224) $1,044,951
Issuance of ordinary shares for employee stock plans8
 
 
 
 276
 
 
 276
Repurchase of ordinary shares
 
 (511) (15,190) 
 
 
 (15,190)
Stock options exercised1,807
 24
 142
 3,903
 15,002
 (2,685) 
 16,244
Vesting of restricted securities110
 1
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 14,714
 
 
 14,714
Net income
 
 
 
 
 177,481
 
 177,481
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (16,182) (16,182)
Balance as of December 31, 2012178,392
 $2,289
 (381) $(11,423) $1,587,202
 $(316,368) $(39,406) $1,222,294
Issuance of ordinary shares for employee stock plans
 
 7
 233
 
 (1) 
 232
Repurchase of ordinary shares
 
 (8,582) (305,096) 
 
 
 (305,096)
Stock options exercised43
 
 2,432
 77,911
 375
 (57,519) 
 20,767
Vesting of restricted securities2
 
 62
 2,029
 
 (2,029) 
 
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 8,967
 
 
 8,967
Net income
 
 
 
 
 188,125
 
 188,125
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 6,299
 6,299
Balance as of December 31, 2013178,437
 $2,289
 (6,462) $(236,346) $1,596,544
 $(187,792) $(33,107) $1,141,588
178,437
 $2,289
 (6,462) $(236,346) $1,596,544
 $(187,792) $(33,107) $1,141,588
Issuance of ordinary shares for employee stock plans
 
 9
 264
 128
 
 
 392

 
 9
 264
 128
 
 
 392
Repurchase of ordinary shares
 
 (4,305) (181,774) 
 
 
 (181,774)
 
 (4,305) (181,774) 
 
 
 (181,774)
Stock options exercised
 
 1,589
 50,995
 657
 (27,135) 
 24,517

 
 1,589
 50,995
 657
 (27,135) 
 24,517
Vesting of restricted securities
 
 49
 1,589
 
 (1,589) 
 

 
 49
 1,589
 
 (1,589) 
 
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 13,061
 
 
 13,061

 
 
 
 13,061
 
 
 13,061
Net income
 
 
 
 
 283,749
 
 283,749

 
 
 
 
 283,749
 
 283,749
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 21,359
 21,359

 
 
 
 
 
 21,359
 21,359
Balance as of December 31, 2014178,437
 $2,289
 (9,120) $(365,272) $1,610,390
 $67,233
 $(11,748) $1,302,892
178,437

$2,289

(9,120)
$(365,272)
$1,610,390

$67,233

$(11,748)
$1,302,892
Issuance of ordinary shares for employee stock plans



5

195

72





267
Surrender of shares for tax withholding



(54)
(2,507)






(2,507)
Stock options exercised



1,016

38,199

236

(19,291)


19,144
Vesting of restricted securities



115

4,391



(4,391)



Share-based compensation







15,326





15,326
Net income









347,696



347,696
Other comprehensive loss











(14,242)
(14,242)
Balance as of December 31, 2015178,437

$2,289

(8,038)
$(324,994)
$1,626,024

$391,247

$(25,990)
$1,668,576
Surrender of shares for tax withholding
 
 (62) (2,295) 
 
 
 (2,295)
Stock options exercised
 
 358
 13,698
 
 (9,754) 
 3,944
Vesting of restricted securities
 
 185
 7,086
 
 (7,086) 
 
Share-based compensation
 
 
 
 17,425
 
 
 17,425
Net income
 
 
 
 
 262,434
 
 262,434
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 
 (8,077) (8,077)
Balance as of December 31, 2016178,437
 $2,289
 (7,557) $(306,505) $1,643,449
 $636,841
 $(34,067) $1,942,007

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts, or unless otherwise noted)

1. Business Description and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business
The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in shareholders' equity of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. ("Sensata Technologies Holding") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the “Company,” “Sensata,” “we,” “our,” or “us.”
Sensata Technologies Holding is incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands and conducts its operations through subsidiary companies that operate business and product development centers primarily in the United States (the "U.S."), the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom (the "U.K."); and manufacturing operations primarily in China, Malaysia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Brazil,Germany, the U.K., and the U.S. We organize our operations into the Sensorstwo businesses, Performance Sensing and Controls businesses.
In the fourth quarter of 2014, we realigned our segments as a result of organizational changes to better allocate our resources to support our ongoing business strategy. Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," for further discussion of this realignment. The discussion below, relating to our Sensors and Controls businesses, reflects this realignment.Sensing Solutions.
Our SensorsPerformance Sensing business is a manufacturer of pressure, temperature, speed, position, and forceposition sensors, and electromechanical products used in subsystems of automobiles (e.g., engine, air conditioning, and ride stabilization) and heavy on- andvehicle off-road vehicles ("HVOR"). These products help improve performance, for example by making an automobile's heating and air conditioning systems work more efficiently, thereby improving gas mileage. These products are also used in systems that address safety and environmental concerns, for example, by improving the stability control of the vehicle and reducing vehicle emissions.
Our ControlsSensing Solutions business is a manufacturer of a variety of control products used in industrial, aerospace, military, commercial, medical device, and residential markets, and sensor products used in aerospace and industrial applications such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ("HVAC") systems.systems and military and commercial aircraft. These products include motor and compressor protectors, circuit breakers, semiconductor burn-in test sockets, electronic HVAC sensors and controls, power inverters,solid state relays, linear and rotary position sensors, precision switches, and thermostats. These products help prevent damage from overheating and fires in a wide variety of applications, including commercial HVAC systems, refrigerators, aircraft, automobiles, lighting, and other industrial applications, and help optimize performance by using sensors which provide feedback to control systems. The ControlsSensing Solutions business also manufactures direct current ("DC") to alternating current ("AC") power inverters, which enable the operation of electronic equipment when grid power is not available.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements present separately our financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in shareholders’ equity.
All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
All U.S. dollar and share amounts presented, except per share amounts, are stated in thousands, unless otherwise indicated.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to current period presentation.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to exercise our judgment in the process of applying our accounting policies. It also requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingencies at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods.

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Estimates are used when accounting for certain items such as allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns, depreciation and amortization, inventory obsolescence, asset impairments (including goodwill and other intangible assets), contingencies, the value of share-based compensation, the determination of accrued expenses, certain asset valuations including

deferred tax asset valuations, the useful lives of property and equipment, post-retirement obligations, and the accounting for business combinations. The accounting estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements will change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained, and/or as the operating environment changes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash comprises cash on hand. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value, and have original maturities of three months or less.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 605, Revenue Recognition("ASC 605"). Revenue and related cost of revenue from product sales are recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred, title to the product and risk of loss transfers to our customers, and collection of sales proceeds is reasonably assured. Based on the abovethese criteria, revenue is generally recognized when the product is shipped from our warehouse or, in limited instances, when it is received by the customer, depending on the specific terms of the arrangement. Product sales are recorded net of trade discounts (including volume and early payment incentives), sales returns, value-added tax, and similar taxes. Amounts billed to our customers for shipping and handling are recorded in revenue. Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of revenue. Sales to customers generally include a right of return for defective or non-conforming product. Sales returns have not historically been significant in relation to our revenue and have been within our estimates.
Many of our products are designed and engineered to meet customer specifications. These activities, and the testing of our products to determine compliance with those specifications, occur prior to any revenue being recognized. Products are then manufactured and sold to customers. Customer arrangements do not involve post-installation or post-sale testing and acceptance.
Share-Based Compensation
ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), requires that a company measure at fair value any new or modified share-based compensation arrangements with employees, such as stock options and restricted stock units, and recognize as compensation expense that fair value over the requisite service period.
We estimate the fair value of options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. Key assumptions used in estimating the grant-date fair value of these options are as follows: the fair value of the ordinary shares, expected term, expected volatility, risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend yield.
We use the closing price of our ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of the grant as the fair value of ordinary shares Significant factors used in the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model.determining these assumptions are detailed below.
The expected term, which is a key factor in measuring the fair value and related compensation cost of share-based payments, has historically been based on the “simplified” methodology originally prescribed by Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, in which the expected term is determined by computing the mathematical mean of the average vesting period and the contractual life of the options. While the widespread use of the simplified method under SAB No. 107 expired on December 31, 2007, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") issued SAB No. 110 in December 2007, which allowed the simplified method to continue to be used in certain circumstances. These circumstances include when a company does not have sufficient historical data surrounding option exercises to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term and during periods prior to its equity shares being publicly traded.
We utilized the simplified method for options granted during 2013 and 2012 due to the lack of historical exercise data necessary to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate the expected term. During 2014, rather than using the simplified method, we benchmarkedcomparing the terms of our options granted against those of publicly-traded companies within our industry in order to estimate our expected term.industry.
Also, because of our lack of history as a public company during 2013 and 2012, we considered the historical and implied volatilities of publicly-traded companies within our industry when selecting the appropriate volatility to apply to the options

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granted in those years. Implied volatility provides a forward-looking indication and may offer insight into expected industry volatility. During 2014, with additional historical data available, we consideredWe consider our own historical volatility, as well as the historical and implied volatilities of publicly-traded companies within our industry, in estimating expected volatility for options granted in 2014.options. Implied volatility provides a forward-looking indication and may offer insight into expected industry volatility.
The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield for a U.S. Treasury security having a maturity similar to the expected term of the related option grant.
The dividend yield of 0% is based on our judgment with input fromhistory of having never declared or paid any dividends on our Boardordinary shares, and our current intention of Directors.not declaring any such dividends in the foreseeable future. See Item 5, "Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of limitations on our ability to pay dividends.
Restricted securities are valued using the closing price of our ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of the grant. Certain of our restricted securities include performance conditions that require us to estimate the probable outcome of the performance condition. This assessment is based on management's judgment using internally developed forecasts and is assessed at each reporting period. Compensation cost is recorded if it is probable that the performance condition will be achieved.

Under the fair value recognition provisions of ASC 718, we recognize share-based compensation net of estimated forfeitures and, therefore, only recognize compensation cost for those awards expected to vest over the requisite service period. The forfeiture rate is based on our estimate of forfeitures by plan participants based on historical forfeiture rates. Compensation expense recognized for each award ultimately reflects the number of awardsunits that actually vest.
Share-based compensation expense is generally recognized as a component of Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense, which is consistent with where the related employee costs are recorded. Refer to further discussion of share-based payments in Note 11, "Share-Based Payment Plans."
Financial Instruments
Derivative financial instruments: We maintain derivative financial instruments with major financial institutions of investment grade credit rating and monitor the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer. We believe there are no significant concentrations of risk associated with our derivative financial instruments.
We account for our derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) and with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). In accordance with ASC 815, we record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for the change in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative as a hedging instrument for accounting purposes, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. In addition, ASC 815 provides that, for derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting, changes in the fair value are either (a) offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings or (b) recognized in equity until the hedged item is recognized in earnings, depending on whether the derivative is being used to hedge changes in fair value or cash flows. The ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculation purposes.
We are exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against our functional currency, the U.S. dollar. We enter into forward contracts for certain foreign currencies, including the Euro, Japanese yen, Mexican peso, Chinese renminbi, Korean won, Malaysian ringgit, and British pound sterling. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each instrument. This analysis utilizesThese analyses utilize observable market-based inputs, including foreign exchange rates, and reflectsreflect the contractual terms of these instruments, including the period to maturity. Certain of these contracts have not been designated as accounting hedges, and in accordance with ASC 815, we recognize the changes in the fair value of these contracts in the consolidated statements of operations. The specific contractual terms utilized as inputs in determining fair value, and a discussion of the nature of the risks being mitigated by these instruments, are detailed in Note 16, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” under the caption “HedgesHedges of Foreign Currency Risk.Risk.
We enter into forward contracts for certain commodities, including silver, gold, nickel, aluminum, copper, platinum, palladium, copper, aluminum, nickel, and zincpalladium used in the manufacturing of our products. The terms of these forward contracts fix the price at a future date for various notional amounts associated with these commodities. The fair value of our commodity forward contracts is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each instrument. This analysis utilizesThese analyses utilize observable market-based inputs, including commodity forward curves, and reflectsreflect the contractual terms of these instruments, including the period to maturity. These contracts have not been designated as accounting hedges. WeIn accordance with ASC 815, we recognize changes in the fair value of these contracts in the consolidated statements of operations, in accordance with ASC 815.operations. The specific contractual terms utilized as inputs in determining fair value, and a discussion of the nature of the risks being mitigated by these instruments, are detailed in Note 16, “Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” under the caption “HedgesHedges of Commodity Risk.”Risk.

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We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contracts for the effect of non-performance risk, we have considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.
We report cash flows arising from our derivative financial instruments consistent with the classification of cash flows from the underlying hedged items.
Refer to further discussion on derivative instruments in Note 16, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."
Trade accounts receivable: Trade accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts and do not bear interest. Trade accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for losses on receivables, as described elsewhere in this Note. Concentrations of risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are generally limited due to the large number of customers in various industries

and their dispersion across several geographic areas. Although we do not foresee that credit risk associated with these receivables will deviate from historical experience, repayment is dependent upon the financial stability of these individual customers. Our largest customer accounted for approximately 7%9% of our Net revenue for the year ended December 31, 20142016.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Businesses acquired in purchase transactions are recorded at their fair value on the date of acquisition, with the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized as goodwill. In accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), goodwill and intangible assets determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized. Instead these assets are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, and whenever events or business conditions change that could more likely than not reduceindicate that the fair value of a reporting unit below its net book value.asset is impaired. We evaluate goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, unless events occur which trigger the need for an earlier impairment review.
On October 1, 2014, we had fourGoodwill: We have five reporting units: Sensors,Performance Sensing, Electrical Protection, Power Management, Industrial Sensing, and Interconnection. As discussed in Note 18, “Segment Reporting,” in the fourth quarter of 2014 we realigned our operating segments to move the portion of the Sensors segment that has historically served the HVAC and industrial end-markets (the industrial sensing product line) to the Controls segment. As a result, a newThese reporting unit, Industrial Sensing, was created subsequent to October 1, 2014.
We establish our reporting units have been identified based on the definitions and guidance provided in ASC 350, which includes an analysis of the components that comprise each of our operating segments. Components of an operating segment are aggregated to form one reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics.350. We periodically review these reporting units to ensure that they continue to reflect the manner in which the business is operated. As businesses are acquired, we assign them to an existing reporting unit or create a new reporting unit. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units as of the date of the related acquisition. All acquisitionsWe view some assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, property, plant and equipment associated with our corporate offices, and debt, as being corporate in fiscal year 2014 were assignednature. Accordingly, we do not assign these assets and liabilities to existing reporting units. If goodwill is assigned to more than one reporting unit, we utilize an allocation methodology that is consistent with the manner in which the amount of goodwill in a business combination is determined.
Goodwill: Our judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on several factors, including the performance of the end-markets served by our customers, as well as the actual financial performance of our reporting units and their respective financial forecasts over the long-term. units.
We have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its net book value. If we elect not to not use this option, or if we determine using the qualitative method, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its net book value, then we perform the two-step goodwill impairment test.
In the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test, we estimate the fair value of reporting units using discounted cash flow models based on our most recent long-range plans and an estimated weighted-average cost of capital appropriate for each reporting unit, giving consideration to valuation multiples (e.g., Invested Capital/EBITDA) for peer companies. We then compare the estimated fair valuevalues of eachour reporting unitunits to itstheir respective net book value,values, including goodwill.
goodwill, to determine whether there is an indicator of potential impairment. If the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, we conduct a second step in which we calculate the implied fair value of goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds theits calculated implied fair value, of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. That is, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of theits identifiable assets and liabilities of that reporting unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) based on their fair values as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination at the date of assessment, and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid to acquire the reporting unit.price. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the sum of the fair values of each component of the reporting unitits identifiable assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill.

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Intangible assets: Identified definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the useful life of the asset, using a method of amortization that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed over its estimated useful life. If that pattern cannot be reliably determined, then we amortize the intangible asset using the straight-line method. Capitalized software is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. Capitalized software licenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the term of the license, or the useful life of the software.
Impairment of definite-lived intangible assets: Reviews are regularly performed to determine whether facts or circumstances exist that indicate that the carrying values of our definite-lived intangible assets to be held and used are impaired. The recoverability of these assets is assessed by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with these assets to their respective carrying values. If the sum of the projected undiscounted net cash flows falls below the carrying value of the assets, the impairment charge is based on the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of those assets. We determineour reporting units is considered a level 3 fair value by usingmeasurement.
We used the appropriate income approach valuation methodology, depending on the naturequalitative method to assess goodwill for impairment as of the intangible asset.October 1, 2016.
Impairment of indefinite-livedIndefinite-lived intangible assets: We perform an annual impairment review of our indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, unless events occur that trigger the need for an earlier impairment review. We have the option to first assess qualitative factors in determining whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If we elect not to not use this option, or we determine that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, we perform a quantitative impairment review that requires us to estimate the fair value of the indefinite–lived intangible asset and compare that amount to its carrying value. We estimate the fair value by using the relief–from–royalty method which requires us to make assumptions about future conditions impacting the value of the indefinite-livedindefinite–lived intangible assets, including projected growth rates, cost of capital, effective tax rates, and royalty rates, market share, and other items.rates. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of these assets.
Definite-lived intangible assets: Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset, using a method of amortization that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed. If that pattern cannot be reliably determined, then we amortize the intangible asset using the straight-line method. Capitalized software is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life. Capitalized software licenses are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the term of the license, or the estimated useful life of the software.
Reviews are regularly performed to determine whether facts or circumstances exist that indicate that the carrying values of our definite-lived intangible assets to be held and used are impaired. If we determine these facts or circumstances exist, we estimate the recoverability of these assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with these assets to their respective carrying values. If the sum of the projected undiscounted net cash flows falls below the carrying value of the

assets, the impairment charge is based on the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of those assets. We determine fair value by using the appropriate income approach valuation methodology.methodology, depending on the nature of the intangible asset.
Deferred Financing CostsRefer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Original Issue DiscountsOther Intangible Assets," for further details of our goodwill and other intangible assets.
Debt Instruments
A premium or discount on a debt instrument is recorded on the balance sheet as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the debt liability. In general, amounts paid to creditors are considered a reduction in the proceeds received from the issuance of the debt and are accounted for as a component of the premium or discount on the issuance, not as an issuance cost.
ExpensesIn April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. As a result of this new guidance, beginning in 2016, direct and incremental costs associated with the issuance of debt instruments such as legal fees, printing costs, and underwriters' fees, among others, paid to parties other than creditors, are capitalizedreported and presented as a reduction of debt on the consolidated balance sheets.
Debt issuance costs and premiums or discounts are amortized over the term of the respective financing arrangement using the effective interest method (periods ranging from 2 to 10 years).method. Amortization of these costsamounts is included as a component of Interest expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations.
In accordance withaccounting for debt refinancing transactions, we apply the provisions of ASC Subtopic 470-50, Modifications and Extinguishments(" (“ASC 470-50"470-50”), we analyze refinancing transactions to assess whether terms are substantially different in order to determine whether to account for the refinancing as an extinguishment or a modification.. Our evaluation of the accounting under ASC 470-50 is done on a creditor by creditor basis. Our accountingbasis in order to determine if the terms of the debt are substantially different and, as a result, whether to apply modification or extinguishment accounting. In the event that an individual holder of existing debt did not invest in new debt, we apply extinguishment accounting. Borrowings associated with individual holders of new debt that are not holders of existing debt are accounted for refinancing transactions is described in more detail inas new issuances.
Refer to Note 8, "Debt."Debt," for further details of our debt instruments and transactions.
Income Taxes
We provide for income taxes utilizing the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each balance sheet date, based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to reverse or settle. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that future tax benefits associated with a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is provided. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in statutory tax rates is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations as an adjustment to income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date.
In accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"), penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits may be classified as either income taxes or another expense line item in the consolidated statements of operations. We classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within ourthe Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes line of ourthe consolidated statements of operations.
Refer to Note 9, "Income Taxes," for further details on our income taxes.
Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
We sponsor various pension and other post-retirement benefit plans covering our current and former employees in several countries. The estimates of the obligations and related expense of these plans recorded in the financial statements are based on certain assumptions. The most significant assumptions relate to discount rate, expected return on plan assets, and rate of increase in healthcare costs. Other assumptions used include employee demographic factors such as compensation rate increases, retirement patterns, employee turnover rates, and mortality rates. We review these assumptions annually.
Our review of demographic assumptions includes analyzing historical patterns and/or referencing industry standard tables, combined with our expectations around future compensation and staffing strategies. The difference between these assumptions and our actual experience results in the recognition of an actuarial gain or loss. Actuarial gains and losses are recorded directly to Accumulated otherOther comprehensive loss.(loss)/income. If the total net actuarial gain or loss included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss exceeds a

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threshold of 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market related value of

plan assets, it is subject to amortization and recorded as a component of net periodic pension cost over the average remaining service lives of the employees participating in the pension or post-retirement benefit plan.
The discount rate reflects the current rate at which the pension and other post-retirement liabilities could be effectively settled, considering the timing of expected payments for plan participants. It is used to discount the estimated future obligations of the plans to the present value of the liability reflected in the financial statements. In estimating this rate in countries that have a market of high-quality, fixed-income investments, we consider rates of return on these investments included in various bond indices, adjusted to eliminate the effect of call provisions and differences in the timing and amounts of cash outflows related to the bonds. In other countries where a market of high-quality, fixed-income investments does not exist, we estimate the discount rate using government bond yields or long-term inflation rates.
To determine the expected return on plan assets, we consider the historical returns earned by similarly invested assets, the rates of return expected on plan assets in the future, and our investment strategy and asset mix with respect to the plans’ funds.
The rate of increase of healthcare costs directly impacts the estimate of our future obligations in connection with our post-retirement medical benefits. Our estimate of healthcare cost trends is based on historical increases in healthcare costs under similarly designed plans, the level of increase in healthcare costs expected in the future, and the design features of the underlying plan.
We have adopted use of the Retirement Plan ("RP") 2014 mortality tables with the updated Mortality Projection ("MP") 2016 mortality improvement scale as issued by the Society of Actuaries in 20142016 for our U.S. defined benefit plans. The RP 2014updated MP 2016 mortality tables representimprovement scale reflects improvements in longevity as compared to the new standardMP 2015 mortality improvement scale the Society of Actuaries issued in 2015, primarily because it includes actual Social Security mortality data for defined benefit mortality assumptions due to longer life expectancies.2012, 2013 and 2014. The MP projection scale is used to factor in projected mortality improvements over time, based on age and date of birth (i.e., two-dimension generational).
Refer to Note 10, "Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits," for further information on our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans.
Allowance for Losses on Receivables
The allowance for losses on receivables is used to provide for potential impairment of receivables. The allowance represents an estimate of probable but unconfirmed losses in the receivable portfolio. We estimate the allowance on the basis of specifically identified receivables that are evaluated individually for impairment and a statistical analysis of the remaining receivables determined by reference to past default experience. Customers are generally not required to provide collateral for purchases. The allowance for losses on receivables also includes an allowance for sales returns.
Management judgments are used to determine when to charge off uncollectible trade accounts receivable. We base these judgments on the age of the receivable, credit quality of the customer, current economic conditions, and other factors that may affect a customer’s ability and intent to pay.
Losses on receivables have not historically been significant.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Cost for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods is determined based on a first-in, first-out basis ("FIFO") basis and includes material, labor, and applicable manufacturing overhead, as well as transportation and handling costs.overhead. We conduct quarterly inventory reviews for salability and obsolescence, and inventory considered unlikely to be sold is adjusted to net realizable value. Refer to Note 4, "Inventories," for details of our inventory balances.
Property, Plant and Equipment ("PP&E") and Other Capitalized Costs
Property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) are&E is stated at cost, and in the case of plant and equipment, areis depreciated on a straight-line basis over theirits estimated economic useful lives. In general,life. The depreciable lives of plant and equipment are as follows:
Buildings and improvements2 – 40 years
Machinery and equipment2 – 1015 years
Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the remaining lease term or the estimated economic useful lives of the improvements.

Assets held under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the present value of the minimum lease payments or the fair value of the leased asset at the inception of the lease. Amortization expense associated with capital leases, which is included within depreciation expense, is computed using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the period of the related lease, unless ownership is transferred by the end of the lease or there is a bargain purchase option, in which case the asset is amortized, normally on a straight-line basis, over the useful life that would be assigned if the

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asset were owned. Amortization expense associated with capital leases is included within depreciation expense.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, whereas major improvements that increase asset values and extend useful lives are capitalized.
Refer to Note 3, "Property, Plant and Equipment," for details of our PP&E balances.
Foreign Currency
For financial reporting purposes, the functional currency of all of our subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar because of the significant influence of the U.S. dollar on our operations. In certain instances, we enter into transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar. At the date the transaction is recognized, each asset, liability, revenue, expense, gain, or loss arising from the transaction is measured and recorded in U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at that date. At each balance sheet date, recorded monetary balances denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar are adjusted to the U.S. dollar using the current exchange rate, with gains or losses recorded in Other, net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Other, net
Other, net for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 consisted of the following:
 For the year ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
Currency remeasurement gain/(loss) on debt$771
 $457
 $(433)
Currency remeasurement (loss)/gain on net monetary assets(7,683) 402
 (2,036)
Loss on debt financing(1,875) (9,010) (2,216)
Loss on commodity forward contracts(9,017) (23,218) (436)
Gain/(loss) on foreign currency forward contracts5,469
 (3,290) (607)
Loss on interest rate cap
 (1,097) 
Other276
 127
 147
Total Other, net$(12,059) $(35,629) $(5,581)
 For the year ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
Currency remeasurement loss on net monetary assets$(10,621) (9,613) (6,912)
Loss on debt financing
 (25,538) (1,875)
Gain/(loss) on commodity forward contracts7,399
 (18,468) (9,017)
(Loss)/gain on foreign currency forward contracts(1,850) 3,606
 5,469
Other171
 (316) 276
Total Other, net$(4,901) $(50,329) $(12,059)
Recently issued accounting standards adopted in the current period:
In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) ("ASU 2015-03"). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. We adopted ASU 2015-03 on January 1, 2016, and as a result, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, $33.7 million and $38.3 million, respectively, of deferred financing costs were classified as a reduction of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 did not have any impact on our statements of operations. Refer to Note 8, "Debt," for a reconciliation of the various components of long-term debt to the consolidated balance sheets.
Recently issued accounting standards to be adopted in a future period:
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards BoardFASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), which modifies how all entities recognize revenue, and consolidates into one Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC")ASC Topic (ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers) the current guidance found in ASC Topic 605 Revenue Recognition, and various other revenue accounting standards for specialized transactions and industries. The coreASU 2014-09 outlines a comprehensive five-step revenue recognition model based on the principle of the guidance is that “anan entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” In achieving this objective, an entity must perform five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations of the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 also clarifies how an entity should account for costs of obtaining or fulfilling a contract in a new ASC Subtopic 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs - Contracts with Customers.
ASU 2014-09 is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and interim periods within those annual periods, and early adoption is not permitted. ASU 2014-09 may be applied using either a full retrospective approach, inunder which all years included in the financial statements arewill be presented under the revised guidance, or a modified retrospective approach. Under the modified retrospective approach, under which financial statements will be prepared usingunder the new standardrevised guidance for the year of adoption, but not for prior years. Under thisthe latter method, entities will recognize a cumulative catch-up adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at the effective date for contracts that still require performance by the company and disclose all line itemsentity.

In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of Effective Date, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. ASU 2014-09 is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. We have developed an implementation plan to adopt this new guidance. As part of this plan, we are currently assessing the impact of the new guidance on our results of operations. Based on our procedures performed to date, nothing has come to our attention that would indicate that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material impact on our financial statements, however, we will continue to evaluate this assessment in the year of adoption as if they were prepared under the old revenue guidance.2017. We willintend to adopt ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018. We have not yet selected a transition method, but expect to do so in 2017 upon completion of further analysis.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"), which establishes new accounting and disclosure requirements for leases. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to classify most leases as either finance or operating leases and to initially recognize a lease liability and right-of-use asset. Entities may elect to account for certain short-term leases (with a term of 12 months or less) using a method similar to the current operating lease model. The statements of operations will include, for finance leases, separate recognition of interest on the lease liability and amortization of the right-of-use asset and for operating leases, a single lease cost, calculated so that the cost of the lease is allocated over the lease term on a straight-line basis. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2016-02 must be applied using a modified retrospective approach, which requires recognition and measurement of leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented, with certain practical expedients available. We are currently evaluating when to adopt ASU 2016-02 and the impact that this adoption will have on our consolidated financial statements. At this time, we have not determined
In March 2016, the transition methodFASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09") as part of its simplification initiative. ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions. The provisions of ASU 2016-09 that will impact us are as follows: (1) an accounting policy election may be used.made to account for forfeitures as they occur, rather than based on an estimate of future forfeitures, and (2) companies will be allowed to withhold shares, upon either the exercise of options or vesting of restricted securities, with an aggregate fair value in excess of the minimum statutory withholding requirement and still qualify for the exception to liability classification. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Amendments related to the provisions that are applicable to Sensata must be applied using a modified retrospective approach by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period in which ASU 2016-09 is adopted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-09 to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

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3. Property, Plant and Equipment
PP&E as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 consisted of the following:
 December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
 December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
Land $22,405
 $10,969
 $23,316
 $21,715
Buildings and improvements 190,646
 152,304
 236,547
 227,665
Machinery and equipment 762,492
 512,417
 1,025,900
 919,287
 975,543
 675,690
PP&E, gross 1,285,763
 1,168,667
Accumulated depreciation (386,059) (331,033) (560,009) (474,512)
Total $589,484
 $344,657
PP&E, net $725,754
 $694,155
Depreciation expense for PP&E, including amortization of assets under capital leases, totaled $106.9 million, $65.8 million, $50.996.1 million, and $54.765.8 million for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014, respectively.
PP&E is identified as held for sale when it meets the held for sale criteria of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment ("ASC 360"). We cease recording depreciation on assets that are classified as held for sale. When an asset meets the held for sale criteria, its carrying value is reclassified out of PP&E and into Prepaid expenses and other current assets, where it remains until either it is sold or it no longer meets the held for sale criteria. In the year that an asset meets the held for sale criteria, its carrying value as of the end of the prior year is reclassified from PP&E to Other assets. As of December 31, 2014, we did not have any PP&E held for sale.
The fair value of assets held for sale is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement, and is determined based on the use of appraisals, input from market participants, our experience selling similar assets, and/or internally developed cash flow models.
In 2013, in an effort to move to space more suited for our business needs, we decided to pursue the sale of our facility in Oyama, Japan, which was utilized in both our Sensors and Controls segments. We determined that this facility met the held for sale criteria as specified in ASC 360. No write-down was recorded upon this designation, as we determined that the fair value of the facility, less costs to sell, was greater than its then carrying value of $4.8 million. This carrying value was reclassified from PP&E to Prepaid expenses and other current assets as of December 31, 2013. In the second quarter of 2014, we completed the sale of our Oyama, facility for $5.6 million. The gain on this sale was recorded within the Cost of revenue line of our consolidated statement of operations.
In 2012, in an effort to move to space more suited for our business needs, we decided to pursue the sale of our facility in Almelo, the Netherlands, which is utilized in both our Sensors and Controls segments. We determined that this facility met the held for sale criteria as specified in ASC 360, and, accordingly, we measured the facility at the lower of its then carrying value or fair value less costs to sell, which was determined to be approximately $3.5 million as of December 31, 2012. This resulted in the recognition of a write-down of approximately $3.8 million during the three months ended December 31, 2012. This charge was recorded within the Cost of revenue line of our consolidated statements of operations. In 2014, we decided to construct a new building to replace this facility. We intend to use our existing facility in Almelo, the Netherlands until construction of the new facility is completed. Therefore, we determined that the facility did not meet all the held for sale criteria in ASC 360, and as of December 31, 2014, the carrying value of the asset was classified as PP&E.
PP&E as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 included the following assets under capital leases:
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
PP&E recognized under capital leases$39,397
 $39,397
$44,637
 $44,259
Accumulated amortization(14,263) (13,237)(18,410) (16,308)
Net PP&E recognized under capital leases$25,134
 $26,160
$26,227
 $27,951

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4. Inventories
The components of inventories as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 were as follows:
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
Finished goods$127,407
 $82,350
$169,304
 $154,827
Work-in-process69,218
 32,790
74,810
 62,084
Raw materials159,739
 68,255
145,730
 141,790
Total$356,364
 $183,395
$389,844
 $358,701
As of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, inventories totaling $11.1$10.3 million and $8.110.1 million, respectively, had been consigned to customers.
5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The following table outlines the changes in goodwill, by segment:
 Sensors Controls Total
 
Gross
Goodwill
 
Accumulated
Impairment
 
Net
Goodwill
 
Gross
Goodwill
 
Accumulated
Impairment
 
Net
Goodwill
 
Gross
Goodwill
 
Accumulated
Impairment
 
Net
Goodwill
Balance at December 31, 2012$1,336,981
 $
 $1,336,981
 $435,592
 $(18,466) $417,126
 $1,772,573
 $(18,466) $1,754,107
Other acquisitions - purchase accounting adjustment
 
 
 278
 
 278
 278
 
 278
Other acquisitions1,664
 
 1,664
 
 
 
 1,664
 
 1,664
Balance at December 31, 20131,338,645
 
 1,338,645
 435,870
 (18,466) 417,404
 1,774,515
 (18,466) 1,756,049
Wabash acquisition18,807
 
 18,807
 
 
 
 18,807
 
 18,807
Magnum acquisition
 
 
 12,768
 
 12,768
 12,768
 
 12,768
DeltaTech acquisition99,254
 
 99,254
 
 
 
 99,254
 
 99,254
Schrader acquisition538,019
 
 538,019
 
 
 
 538,019
 
 538,019
Other acquisitions - purchase accounting adjustment(102) 
 (102) 
 
 
 (102) 
 (102)
Balance at December 31, 2014$1,994,623
 $
 $1,994,623
 $448,638
 $(18,466) $430,172
 $2,443,261
 $(18,466) $2,424,795
 Performance Sensing
Sensing Solutions
Total
 Gross
Goodwill

Accumulated
Impairment

Net
Goodwill

Gross
Goodwill

Accumulated
Impairment

Net
Goodwill

Gross
Goodwill

Accumulated
Impairment

Net
Goodwill
Balance as of December 31, 2014$1,994,623

$

$1,994,623

$448,638

$(18,466)
$430,172

$2,443,261

$(18,466)
$2,424,795
CST Acquisition147,433



147,433

439,944



439,944

587,377



587,377
DeltaTech - purchase accounting adjustment2,441



2,441







2,441



2,441
Schrader - purchase accounting adjustment5,130



5,130







5,130



5,130
Balance as of December 31, 20152,149,627



2,149,627

888,582

(18,466)
870,116

3,038,209

(18,466)
3,019,743
CST - purchase accounting adjustment(1,492) 
 (1,492) (12,787) 
 (12,787) (14,279) 
 (14,279)
Balance as of December 31, 2016$2,148,135
 $
 $2,148,135
 $875,795
 $(18,466) $857,329
 $3,023,930
 $(18,466) $3,005,464
Goodwill attributed to acquisitions reflects our allocation of purchase price to the estimated fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase accounting adjustments above generally reflect revisions in fair value estimates of acquiredliabilities assumed and tangible and intangible assets.
Inassets acquired, as well as an adjustment to arrive at the fourth quarterfinal allocation of 2014, we realignedgoodwill to our segments asbased on a resultmethodology utilizing anticipated future earnings of organizational changes to better allocate our resources to support our ongoing business strategy. Refer to Note 18, "Segment Reporting," for further discussionthe components of this realignment. The table above has been recast to reflect this realignment.the business.
We have evaluated our goodwill for impairment as of October 1, 20142016 using the qualitative method, and have determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of our reporting units exceeded their carrying values on that date. We have evaluated our indefinite-lived intangible assets (i.e. other(other than goodwill) for impairment as of October 1, 20142016 using the quantitative method, and have determined that the fair values of these indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their carrying values on that date. Should certain assumptions change that were used in the qualitative analysis of goodwill, or in the development of the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets, we may be required to recognize goodwill or intangible asset impairments.

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The following table outlines the components of definite-lived intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013:2015:
Weighted-
Average
Life (Years)
 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013Weighted-
Average
Life (Years)
 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Accumulated
Impairment
 
Net
Carrying
Value
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Accumulated
Impairment
 
Net
Carrying
Value
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Accumulated
Impairment
 Net
Carrying
Value
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Accumulated
Impairment
 Net
Carrying
Value
Completed technologies14 $541,708
 $(242,506) $(2,430) $296,772
 $373,159
 $(203,320) $(2,430) $167,409
14 $729,168
 $(358,500) $(2,430) $368,238
 $726,598
 $(293,564) $(2,430) $430,604
Customer relationships11 1,460,088
 (943,375) (12,144) 504,569
 1,098,098
 (840,143) (12,144) 245,811
11 1,771,198
 (1,196,961) (12,144) 562,093
 1,765,704
 (1,070,460) (12,144) 683,100
Non-compete agreements8 23,400
 (23,400) 
 
 23,400
 (23,400) 
 
8 23,400
 (23,400) 
 
 23,400
 (23,400) 
 
Tradenames9 8,854
 (4,259) 
 4,595
 5,184
 (3,073) 
 2,111
22 50,754
 (8,672) 
 42,082
 50,754
 (5,901) 
 44,853
Capitalized software(1)7 49,127
 (12,759) 
 36,368
 28,246
 (9,659) 
 18,587
7 54,284
 (19,736) 
 34,548
 55,151
 (19,606) 
 35,545
Total11 $2,083,177
 $(1,226,299) $(14,574) $842,304
 $1,528,087
 $(1,079,595) $(14,574) $433,918
12 $2,628,804
 $(1,607,269) $(14,574) $1,006,961
 $2,621,607
 $(1,412,931) $(14,574) $1,194,102
(1)
During the year ended December 31, 2016, we wrote-off approximately $7.2 million of fully-amortized capitalized software that was not in use.
The following table outlines Amortization of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Acquisition-related definite-lived intangible assets$143,604
 $132,984
 $142,983
$194,208
 $179,785
 $143,604
Capitalized software3,100
 1,403
 1,794
7,290
 6,847
 3,100
Total Amortization of intangible assets$146,704
 $134,387
 $144,777
$201,498
 $186,632
 $146,704
The table below presents estimated Amortization of intangible assets for the following future periods:
2015$177,458
2016$149,433
2017$111,474
$159,824
2018$90,382
$136,154
2019$83,301
$127,006
2020$110,541
2021$94,727
In addition to the above, we own the Klixon® and Airpax® tradenames, which are indefinite-lived intangible assets, as they have each been in continuous use for over 65 years, and we have no plans to discontinue using them. We have recorded on the consolidated balance sheets $59.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets related to these tradenames.
6. Acquisitions
The following discussion relates to our acquisitions during the yearyears ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Refer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for further discussion of our consolidated Goodwill and Other intangible assets, net balances.
SchraderCST
On October 14, 2014,December 1, 2015, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of August Cayman Company, Inc.certain subsidiaries of Custom Sensors & Technologies Ltd. in the U.S., an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands ("Schrader"U.K., and France, as well as certain assets in China (collectively, "CST"), for an aggregate purchase price of $1,004.7$1,000.8 million. Schrader is a global manufacturerThe acquisition included the Kavlico, BEI, Crydom, and Newall product lines and brands, and encompassed sales, engineering, and manufacturing sites in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, and Mexico. We acquired CST to further extend our sensing content beyond automotive markets and build scale in pressure sensing. Portions of sensing and valve solutions for automotive manufacturers, including tire pressure monitoring sensors ("TPMS"), and isCST are being integrated into each of our Sensors segment. We acquired Schradersegments.
Kavlico is a provider of linear and rotary position sensors to add TPMSaerospace original equipment manufacturers and additional lowTier 1 suppliers, and pressure sensing capabilities to our current product portfolio.
Net revenue and Income/(loss) before taxes of Schrader included in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $133.3 million and $(3.6) million, respectively. The Income/(loss) before taxes does not include interest expense recorded relatedsensors primarily to the indebtedness incurredgeneral industrial and HVOR markets. BEI provides harsh environment position

sensors, optical and magnetic encoders, and motion control sensors to the industrial, aerospace, agricultural, and medical device markets. Crydom manufactures solid state relays for power control applications in orderindustrial markets. Newall provides encoders and digital readouts to finance the acquisition of Schrader,machinery and also does not include approximately $12.5 million in transaction costs recorded in connection with this acquisition, which are included within SG&A expense in our consolidated statement of operations.machine tool markets.

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The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Accounts receivable $96,811
 $41,100
Inventories 72,153
 40,679
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 17,545
 11,227
Property, plant and equipment 149,646
 42,109
Other intangible assets 363,000
 541,010
Goodwill 538,019
 573,096
Other assets 5,489
 39
Accounts payable (66,461) (19,088)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (69,504) (29,184)
Deferred income tax liabilities (95,138) (204,623)
Pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations (3,767)
Other long term liabilities (15,287) (415)
Fair value of net assets acquired, excluding cash and cash equivalents 996,273
 992,183
Cash and cash equivalents 8,420
 8,612
Fair value of net assets acquired $1,004,693
 $1,000,795
The allocation of the purchase price related to this acquisition is preliminarywas finalized in the fourth quarter of 2016 and iswas based on management’s judgments after evaluating several factors, including preliminary valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets, and preliminary estimates of the fair valuevalues of liabilities assumed. The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be completed when the final valuations are completed and estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed are finalized. The preliminary goodwill of $538.0$573.1 million represents future economic benefits expected to arise from synergies from combining operations and the extension of existing customer relationships. None of the goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
In connection with the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we identified certain definite-lived intangible assets. The following table presents the acquired intangible assets, their estimated fair values, and weighted-average lives:
Acquisition Date Fair Value Weighted Average Lives (years)Acquisition Date Fair Value Weighted- Average Life (years)
Acquired definite-lived intangible assets:    
Completed technologies$100,000
 10$187,460
 16
Customer relationships260,000
 10311,110
 15
Tradenames41,900
 25
Computer software3,000
 3540
 2
$363,000
 10
Total$541,010
 16
The definite-lived intangible assets were valued using the income approach. We used the relief-from-royalty methodand the multi-period excess earnings methods to value completed technologies. The customer relationships were valued using the multi-period excess earnings and distributor methods. Tradenames were valued using the relief-from-royalty method. These valuation methods incorporate assumptions including expected discounted future cash flows resulting from either the future estimated after-tax royalty payments avoided as a result of owning the completed technologies, or the future earnings related to existing customer relationships. The fair value of these assets is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
Schrader
On October 14, 2014, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of August Cayman Company, Inc., an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands ("Schrader"), for an aggregate

purchase price of $1,004.7 million. Schrader is a global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions primarily for automotive manufacturers, including tire pressure monitoring sensors ("TPMS"), and is being integrated into our Performance Sensing segment. We acquired Schrader to add TPMS and additional low pressure sensing capabilities to our current product portfolio. The valuationallocation of certain tangible assets acquired were determined using cost and market approaches. For personal property, we primarily used the cost approachpurchase price related to developthis acquisition was finalized in the estimated reproduction or replacement cost. For real property, we used a market approach based on the usefourth quarter of appraisals and input from market participants. The fair value of these assets is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.2015.
Refer to Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," for discussion of pre-acquisition contingencies assumed as a result of this acquisition.

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DeltaTech Controls
On August 4, 2014, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of CoActive US Holdings, Inc., the direct or indirect parent of companies comprising the DeltaTech Controls business ("DeltaTech"), from CoActive Holdings, LLC for an aggregate purchase price of $177.8 million. DeltaTech is a manufacturer of customized electronic operator controls based on magnetic position sensing technology for the construction, agriculture, and material handling industries, and is beinghas been integrated into our SensorsPerformance Sensing segment. We acquired DeltaTech to expand our magnetic speed and position sensing business with new and existing customers in the HVOR market.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Net working capital $12,974
Property, plant and equipment 8,421
Other intangible assets 111,277
Goodwill 99,254
Other noncurrent assets 5,663
Deferred income tax liabilities (39,424)
Other long term liabilities (21,237)
Fair value of net assets acquired, excluding cash and cash equivalents 176,928
Cash and cash equivalents 919
Fair value of net assets acquired $177,847
The allocation of the purchase price related to this acquisition is preliminary and is based on management’s judgments after evaluating several factors, including preliminary valuation assessmentswas finalized in the third quarter of tangible and intangible assets, and preliminary estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed. The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be completed when the final valuations are completed and estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed are finalized. The preliminary goodwill of $99.3 million represents future economic benefits expected to arise from synergies from combining operations and the extension of existing customer relationships. None of the goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.2015.
In connection with the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we identified certain definite-lived intangible assets. The following table presents the acquired intangible assets, their estimated fair values, and weighted-average lives:
 Acquisition Date Fair Value Weighted Average Lives (years)
Acquired definite-lived intangible assets:   
Customer relationships$82,420
 8
Completed technologies26,139
 10
Tradenames1,820
 5
Computer software898
 7
 $111,277
 8
The definite-lived intangible assets were valued using the income approach. We used the relief-from-royalty method to value completed technologies and tradename intangibles. The customer relationships were valued using the multi-period excess earnings method. These valuation methods incorporate assumptions including expected discounted future cash flows resulting from either the future estimated after-tax royalty payments avoided as a result of owning the completed technologies and tradename intangibles, or the future earnings related to existing customer relationships. The fair value of these assets is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
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Magnum Energy
On May 29, 2014, we completed the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Magnum Energy Incorporated ("Magnum Energy" or "Magnum") for an aggregate purchase price of $60.6 million in cash.million. Magnum is a supplier of pure sine, low-frequency inverters and inverter/chargers based in Everett, Washington. Magnum products are used in recreational vehicles and the solar/off-grid applications market. Magnum is beinghas been integrated into our ControlsSensing Solutions segment. We acquired Magnum to complement our existing inverter business.
The allocation of the purchase price related to this acquisition is preliminary, and is based on management’s judgments after evaluating several factors, including preliminary valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets. The final allocation of the purchase price will be completed when the estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed are finalized. The majority of the purchase price was allocated to intangible assets, including goodwill.
The preliminary goodwill recognized as a resultallocation of the purchase price related to this acquisition was approximately $12.8 million, which represents future economic benefits expected to arise from synergies from combining operations andfinalized in the extensionsecond quarter of existing customer relationships. In accordance with the terms of the agreement to purchase Magnum, we have treated this acquisition as an asset purchase as allowed under U.S. tax rules, and therefore all of the goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.2015.
In connection with the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we identified certain definite-lived intangible assets. The following table presents the acquired intangible assets, their estimated fair values, and weighted-average lives:
 Acquisition Date Fair Value Weighted Average Lives (years)
Acquired definite-lived intangible assets:   
Completed technologies$28,810
 12
Customer relationships11,670
 7
Tradename1,850
 12
 $42,330
 11
The completed technologies and tradename intangibles were valued using the income approach (the multi-period excess earnings method and the relief-from-royalty method, respectively). The customer relationships were valued using the cost approach. These valuation methods incorporate assumptions including future earnings related to completed technologies, expected discounted future cash flows resulting from the future estimated after-tax royalty payments avoided as a result of owning the tradename, and the estimated cost of replacement of existing customer relationships. The fair value of these assets is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
Wabash Technologies
On January 2, 2014, we completed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp. ("Wabash Technologies" or "Wabash") from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. for an aggregate purchase price of $59.6 million in cash.million. Wabash develops, manufactures, and sells a broad range of custom-designed sensors and has operations in the U.S., Mexico, and the U.K. We acquired Wabash in order to complement our existing magnetic speed and position sensor product portfolio and to provide new capabilities in throttle position and transmission range sensing, while enabling additional entry points into the heavy vehicle and off-roadHVOR end-market. Wabash is beinghas been integrated into our SensorsPerformance Sensing segment.

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The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Net working capital $8,289
Property, plant and equipment 17,210
Other intangible assets 21,500
Goodwill 18,807
Deferred income tax liabilities (6,658)
Other long term liabilities (867)
Fair value of net assets acquired, excluding cash and cash equivalents 58,281
Cash and cash equivalents 1,304
Fair value of net assets acquired $59,585
The allocation of the purchase price related to this acquisition was based on management’s judgments after evaluating several factors, including valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets, and estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed. The goodwill of $18.8 million represents future economic benefits expected to arise from synergies from combining operations and the extension of existing customer relationships. None of the goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
In connection with the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we identified certain definite-lived intangible assets. The following table presents the acquired intangible assets, their estimated fair values, and weighted-average lives:
 Acquisition Date Fair Value Weighted Average Lives (years)
Acquired definite-lived intangible assets:   
Completed technologies$13,600
 9
Customer relationships7,900
 7
 $21,500
 8
The definite-lived intangible assets were valued using the income approach. We used the relief-from-royalty method to value completed technologies and the multi-period excess earnings method to value customer relationships. These valuation methods incorporate assumptions including expected discounted future cash flows resulting from either the future estimated after-tax royalty payments avoided as a result of owning the completed technologies or the future earnings related to existing customer relationships. The fair value of these assets is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
The valuation of certain tangible assets acquired were determined using cost and market approaches. For personal property, we primarily used the cost approach to develop the estimated reproduction or replacement cost. For real property, we used a market approach based on the use of appraisals and input from market participants. The fair value of these assets is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
Aggregated Information on Business Combinations
Net revenue for DeltaTech, Magnum, and Wabash included in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $148.5 million. Net income for DeltaTech, Magnum, and Wabash included in our consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 was not material to our consolidated results.
Pro Forma Results
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The following unaudited table presents the pro forma netNet revenue and earningsNet income for the following periods of the combined entity had we acquired SchraderCST on January 1, 2013:2014. Results for the year ended December 31, 2014 include only the actual results of Schrader from the acquisition date of October 14, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
 (Unaudited)
 Unaudited For the year ended
 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Pro forma net revenue $2,849,547
 $2,436,159
 $3,261,515
 $2,747,403
Pro forma net income $264,907
 $117,885
 $345,229
 $255,819
Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 20132014 includes nonrecurring adjustmentscharges of $3.8$4.1 million related to the amortization of the step-up adjustment to record inventory at fair value and $9.0$9.3 million and $3.8$10.0 million of transaction costs and financing costs, respectively, incurred as a result of the acquisition.

7. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 consisted of the following:
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
Accrued compensation and benefits$63,066
 $39,331
$83,008
 $81,185
Accrued interest36,805
 26,104
Foreign currency and commodity forward contracts18,037
 21,471
26,151
 27,674
Accrued interest22,587
 12,634
Accrued freight, utility, and insurance14,717
 9,812
Value-added taxes6,489
 2,863
Accrued taxes10,819
 6,640
Accrued professional fees10,301
 5,577
Accrued restructuring and severance14,046
 3,373
14,566
 14,089
Deferred income15,089
 663
Current portion of pension and post-retirement benefit obligations2,360
 1,717
2,750
 3,461
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities45,270
 19,158
82,286
 99,476
Total$222,781
 $123,239
$245,566
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8. Debt
Our long-term debt and capital lease and other financing obligations as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 consisted of the following:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Original Term Loan$469,308
 $474,062
Incremental Term Loan598,500
 
6.5% Senior Notes700,000
 700,000
Term Loan$937,794
 $982,695
4.875% Senior Notes500,000
 500,000
500,000
 500,000
5.625% Senior Notes400,000
 
400,000
 400,000
5.0% Senior Notes700,000
 700,000
6.25% Senior Notes750,000
 750,000
Revolving Credit Facility130,000
 

 280,000
Other debt2,153
 
Less: discount(6,312) (2,289)(17,655) (20,116)
Less: deferred financing costs(33,656) (38,345)
Less: current portion(142,905) (4,752)(9,901) (289,901)
Long-term debt, net of discount, less current portion$2,650,744
 $1,667,021
Long-term debt, net of discount and deferred financing costs, less current portion$3,226,582
 $3,264,333
Capital lease and other financing obligations$48,187
 $52,193
$37,111
 $46,757
Less: current portion(3,074) (3,348)(4,742) (10,538)
Capital lease and other financing obligations, less current portion$45,113
 $48,845
$32,369
 $36,219
Debt Transactions
In May 2011, we completed a series of transactions designed to refinance our then existing indebtedness. TheThese transactions included the issuance and sale of $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.5% senior notes due 2019 (the "6.5% Senior Notes") and the execution of a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") providing for senior secured credit facilities (the "Senior Secured Credit Facilities"), consisting of a $1,100.0 million term loan facility (the "Original Term Loan"), which was offered at an original principal amount of $1,100.0 million and an original issue price of 99.5%, and a $250.0$250.0 million revolving credit facility (the(as amended, the "Revolving Credit Facility"), of which up. Refer to $235.0 million may be borrowed as Euro revolver borrowings.the section entitled Senior Secured Credit Facilities below for additional details on the Revolving Credit Facility.
In April 2013, we completed the issuance and sale of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due 2023 (the "4.875% Senior Notes"). We used the proceeds from the issuance and sale of these notes, together with cash on hand, to (1) repay $700.0 million of the Original Term Loan, (2) pay all accrued interest on such indebtedness, and (3) pay all fees and expenses in connection with the issuance and sale of the 4.875% Senior Notes.
In August 2014, we acquired DeltaTech for $177.8 million. Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," for further discussion of this acquisition. We borrowed $160.0 million on the Revolving Credit Facility to fund a portion of the purchase price of this acquisition. The remaining balance on the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2014 was $130.0 million. The weighted-average interest rate on the Revolving Credit Facility for the year ended December 31, 2014 was 2.41%.
In October 2014, we completed a series of financing transactions (the "Transactions""2014 Financing Transactions") in order to fund the acquisition of Schrader. The 2014 Financing Transactions included the issuance and sale of $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.625% senior notes due 2024 (the "5.625% Senior Notes") and the entry into thea third amendment (the

"Third Amendment") to the Credit Agreement that providesprovided for a $600.0 million incrementaladditional term loan (the "Incremental Term Loan," and together with the Original Term Loan, the "Term Loans"Loan"), which was offered at an original issue price of 99.25%. The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the 5.625% Senior Notes and borrowings under the Incremental Term Loan,2014 Financing Transactions, together with cash on hand, were used to (1) fund the acquisition of Schrader, (2) permanently repay all outstanding indebtedness under Schrader's existing credit facilities, and (3) pay all related fees and expenses in connection with the 2014 Financing Transactions and the acquisition of Schrader.
On March 26, 2015, we completed a series of financing transactions (the "2015 Financing Transactions"), including the settlement of $620.9 million of the 6.5% Senior SecuredNotes that was validly tendered in connection with a cash tender offer that commenced on March 19, 2015, the issuance and sale of $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.0% senior notes due 2025 (the "5.0% Senior Notes"), and the entry into an amendment (the "Fifth Amendment") to the Credit Facilities
Agreement. The Original Term Loan, issuedFifth Amendment (1) increased the amount available for borrowing under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, bears interest at variable rates. At our option, the Original Term Loan may be maintained from time to time as a Base Rate loan or a Eurodollar Rate loan (each as defined in the Credit Agreement), each with a different determination of interest rates. We currently maintain the Original Term Loan as a Eurodollar Rate loan, which includes a LIBOR index rate (subject to a floor of 75 basis points) plus a spread of 250 basis points. The interest rate on the Original Term Loan was 3.25% at December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at variable rates, which includes a LIBOR index rate plus 2.500%, 2.375%, or 2.250%, depending on the achievement of certain senior secured net leverage ratios.
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the changes as a result of these various amendments.
In December 2012, we amended the Credit Agreement (the "First Amendment") to reduce the interest rate spread with respect to the Original Term Loan by 0.25%, to 1.75% and 2.75% for Base Rate loans and Eurodollar Rate loans, respectively. No changes were made to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.
In December 2013, we amended the Credit Agreement (the "Second Amendment") to (1) expand the Original Term Loan by $100.0 million to $350.0 million in the aggregate, (2) reduce the interest rate spread with respect to the Original Term Loan by 0.25%, to 1.50% and 2.50% for Base Rate loans and Eurodollar Rate loans, respectively, (3) reduce the interest rate floor with respect to term loans that are Eurodollar Rate loans from 1.00% to 0.75%, (4) extendextended the maturity date of the Original Term Loan fromRevolving Credit Facility to March 26, 2020, and (3) revised certain fees related to the Revolving Credit Facility.
On April 29, 2015, we redeemed the remaining $79.1 million principal amount of 6.5% Senior Notes (the "Redemption").
On May 12, 2018 to May 12, 2019, and (5) modify two negative covenants under11, 2015, we entered into an amendment (the "Sixth Amendment") of the Credit Agreement, specifically (i)Agreement. Pursuant to the amount of investments that may be made by Loan Parties (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties was increased from $100.0 million to $300.0 million, and (ii) Loan Parties and their Restricted Subsidiaries may make an additional $150.0 million of restricted payments so long as no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom. Under the terms of the SecondSixth Amendment, the principal amount of the Original Term Loan amortizes in equal quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.0% of the loan balance at the time of the Second Amendment, with the balance payable at maturity. No changes were made to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.
In October 2014, we amended the Credit Agreement (the "Third Amendment") to provide for the Incremental Term Loan. The principal amount ofand the Incremental Term Loan amortizes(together, the "Refinanced Term Loans") were prepaid in equal quarterly installmentsfull, and a new term loan (the "Term Loan") was entered into in an aggregate annualprincipal amount equal to 1.0%the sum of the original principal amount, with the balance due at maturity. At our option, the Incremental Term Loan may be maintained from time to time as a Base Rate loan or a Eurodollar Rate loan (each as defined in the Third Amendment), each with a different determination of interest rates. As of December 31, 2014, we maintain the Incremental Term Loan as a Eurodollar Rate loan, which accrues interest at a rate that is indexed to LIBOR, subject to a floor of 0.75% and a spread of 2.75%. Under the termsoutstanding balances of the Third Amendment,Refinanced Term Loans. Refer to the section entitled Senior Secured Credit Facilities below for additional details on the Term Loan.
On September 29, 2015, we are required to pay a fee of 1.0%entered into an amendment (the “Seventh Amendment") of the aggregate principalCredit Agreement. The Seventh Amendment increased the amount of the portion of the Incremental Term Loan prepaid or converted in connection with any repricing transaction occurring before April 14, 2015. The interest rate on the Incremental Term Loan at December 31, 2014 was 3.50%.
In November 2014, we amended the Credit Agreement (the "Fourth Amendment") to revise the calculation used to determine the commitment feeavailable for borrowing on the Revolving Credit Facility by $70.0 million to be equal to$420.0 million.
On November 27, 2015, we completed the Applicable Rate (as definedissuance and sale of $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2026 (the “6.25% Senior Notes”). We used the proceeds from the issuance and sale of these notes, together with $250.0 million in the Credit Agreement) times the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. Prior to the Fourth Amendment, the commitment fee was calculated as the Applicable Rate times the total amount available to be borrowed underborrowings on the Revolving Credit Facility regardlessand cash on hand, to fund the acquisition of CST and pay related expenses. Refer to Note 6, “Acquisitions,” for further discussion of the portion used.acquisition of CST.
Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, we are required to pay to our revolving credit lenders, on a quarterly basis, a commitment fee on the unused portion of the RevolvingSenior Secured Credit Facility. The commitment fee is subject to a pricing grid based on our leverage ratio. The spreads on the commitment fee range from 25 to 50 basis points.
Revolving loans may be borrowed, repaid, and re-borrowed to fund our working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes. No amounts under the Term Loans, once repaid, may be re-borrowed.Facilities
All obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities are unconditionally guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries in the U.S., the Netherlands, Mexico, Japan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Malaysia, and Bermuda, Luxembourg, Brazil, France, Ireland, and the U.K. (collectively, the "Guarantors"). The collateral for such borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities consists of substantially all present and future property and assets of STBV, Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, and the Guarantors.
The Credit Agreement stipulates certain events and conditions that may require us to use excess cash flow, as defined by the terms of the Credit Agreement, generated by operating, investing, or financing activities, to prepay some or all of the outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. The Credit Agreement also requires mandatory prepayments of the outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities upon certain asset dispositions and casualty events, in each case subject to certain reinvestment rights, and the incurrence of certain indebtedness (excluding any permitted indebtedness). The Credit Agreement requires that the proceeds of such mandatory prepayments be applied first to the tranche of term loans with the earliest maturity. These provisions were not triggered during the year ended December 31, 2014.2016.
We have amended the Credit Agreement on seven occasions since its initial execution. The terms presented herein reflect the changes as a result of these various amendments. Refer to the Debt Transactions section above for additional details of the terms of material amendments.
Term Loan
The Term Loan, which was entered into in May 2015 in order to prepay the Refinanced Term Loans, was offered at 99.75% of par. The principal amount of the Term Loan amortizes in equal quarterly installments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 1.0% of the original principal amount, with the balance due at maturity. At our option, under the terms of the Sixth Amendment, the Term Loan may be maintained from time to time as a Base Rate loan or a Eurodollar Rate loan (each as defined in the Sixth Amendment), each with a different determination of interest rates. Pursuant to the terms of the Sixth Amendment, the applicable margins for the Term Loan are 1.25% and 2.25% for Base Rate loans and Eurodollar Rate loans, respectively, subject to floors of 1.75% and 0.75% for Base Rate loans and Eurodollar Rate loans, respectively. As of December 31, 20142016, we maintained the Term Loan as a Eurodollar Rate loan, which accrued interest at a rate of 3.02%.

Revolving Credit Facility
At our option, the Revolving Credit Facility may be maintained from time to time as a Base Rate loan or a Eurodollar Rate loan (each as defined in the Credit Agreement), each with a different determination of interest rates. Interest rates and fees on the Revolving Credit Facility are as follows (each depending on the achievement of certain senior secured net leverage ratios) (i) the index rate spread for Eurodollar Rate loans is 1.75% or 1.50%; (ii) the index rate spread for Base Rate loans is 0.75% or 0.50%; and (iii) the letter of credit fees are 1.625% or 1.375%.
The original amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility per the terms of the Credit Agreement was $250.0 million. On March 26, 2015, we executed the Fifth Amendment, which increased the amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility to $350.0 million. On September 29, 2015, we executed the Seventh Amendment, which increased the amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility to $420.0 million. We are required to pay to our revolving credit lenders, on a quarterly basis, a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The commitment fee is subject to a pricing grid based on our leverage ratio. The spreads on the commitment fee currently range from 0.25% to 0.375%.
As of December 31, 2016, there was $113.7$414.4 million of availability under the Revolving Credit Facility (net of $6.3$5.6 million in letters of credit). Outstanding letters of credit are issued primarily for the benefit of certain operating activities. As of December 31, 2014, 2016, no amounts had been drawn against these outstanding letters of credit, which are scheduled to expire on various dates in 2015.2017.

Revolving loans may be borrowed, repaid, and re-borrowed to fund our working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes. No amounts under the Term Loan, once repaid, may be re-borrowed.
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6.5% Senior Notes
The 6.5%At December 31, 2016, we had various tranches of senior notes outstanding, including the 4.875% Senior Notes, were issued under an indenture dated May 12, 2011 (the "6.5%the 5.625% Senior Notes, Indenture") among STBV, as issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and the Guarantors. The 6.5% Senior Notes were offered at par. The 6.5% Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.5% per annum, and interest is payable semi-annually in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year. Our obligations under the 6.5% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all of STBV's existing and future wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee our obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, including a newly formed U.K. subsidiary. The 6.5%5.0% Senior Notes, and the related guarantees are unsecured senior obligations of STBV and the Guarantors.
Additional securities may be issued under the 6.5%6.25% Senior Notes Indenture in one or more series from time to time, subject to certain limitations. (collectively, the “Senior Notes”).
At any time, prior to May 15, 2015, we may redeem some or allthe Senior Notes (with the exception of the 6.5%6.25% Senior Notes, the redemption terms of which are discussed in more detail below), in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100.0%100% of the principal amount of such 6.5%the Senior Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, plus the Applicable Premium (also known as the "make-whole premium") set forth in the 6.5%indentures under which the Senior Notes Indenture.
On or after May 15, 2015,were issued (the “Senior Notes Indentures”). Upon the occurrence of certain change in control events, we may redeem some or all ofwill be required to make an offer to purchase the 6.5% Senior Notes then outstanding at the redemption prices listed below,a purchase price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest:
Beginning May 15 Percentage
2015 103.25%
2016 101.63%
2017 and thereafter 100.00%
Ifand unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. In addition, if certain changes in the law of any relevant taxing jurisdiction become effective that would require usimpose withholding taxes or any Guarantor to pay additional amounts in respectother deductions on the payments of the 6.5% Senior Notes or the guarantees, we may redeem the 6.5% Senior Notes in whole, but not in part, at any time, at a redemption price equal to 100.0%of 100% of the principal amount, thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, and additional amounts, if any, then due or that will become due on the date of redemption.
If STBV experiences certain change of control events, holders of the 6.5% Senior Notes may require us to repurchase all or part of the 6.5% Senior Notes at 101.0% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, and additional amounts, if any, to the repurchase date.date of redemption.
The Senior Notes Indentures provide for events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods) that include, among others, nonpayment of principal or interest when due, breach of covenants or other agreements in the Senior Notes Indentures, defaults in payment of certain other indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, failure to pay certain judgments, and when the guarantees of significant subsidiaries cease to be in full force and effect. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Senior Notes may declare the principal of, and accrued but unpaid interest on, all of the Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. All provisions regarding remedies in an event of default are subject to the Senior Notes Indentures.
4.875% Senior Notes
The 4.875% Senior Notes were issued under an indenture dated April 17, 2013 (the "4.875% Senior Notes Indenture") among STBV, as issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and the Guarantors. The 4.875% Senior Notes were offered at par. Interest on the 4.875% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year, with the first payment made on October 15, 2013. year.
Our obligations under the 4.875% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all of STBV'sSTBV’s existing and future wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee our obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, including a newly formed U.K. subsidiary.Facilities. The 4.875% Senior Notes and the related guarantees are the senior unsecured obligations of STBV and the Guarantors, respectively. The 4.875% Senior Notes and the guarantees rank equally in right of payment to all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of STBV or the Guarantors, including the 6.5% Senior Notes.Guarantors.
At any time, we may redeem the 4.875% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount of the 4.875% Senior Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, plus the Applicable Premium (also known as the "make-whole premium") set forth in the 4.875% Senior Notes Indenture. In addition, if STBV experiences certain change of control events, holders of the 4.875% Senior Notes may require us to repurchase all or part of the 4.875% Senior Notes at 101.0% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date. If certain changes in the tax law of any relevant taxing jurisdiction become effective that would impose withholding taxes or other deductions on the payments of the 4.875% Senior Notes or the guarantees, we may redeem the 4.875% Senior Notes in whole, but not in part, at any time, at a redemption price of 100.0% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
The 4.875% Senior Notes Indenture provides for events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods) that include, among others, nonpayment of principal or interest when due, breach of covenants or other agreements in the 4.875% Senior Notes Indenture, defaults in payment of certain other indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, and when the guarantees of significant subsidiaries cease to be in full force and effect. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding 4.875% Senior Notes may

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declare the principal of, and accrued but unpaid interest on, all of the 4.875% Senior Notes to be due and payable immediately. All provisions regarding remedies in an event of default are subject to the 4.875% Senior Notes Indenture.
5.625% Senior Notes
The 5.625% Senior Notes were issued under an indenture dated October 14, 2014 (the "5.625% Senior Notes Indenture") among STBV, as issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and the Guarantors. The 5.625% Senior Notes were offered at par. Interest on the 5.625% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, with the first payment to be made on May 1, 2015.
Our obligations under the 5.625% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all of STBV'sSTBV’s existing and future wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee STBV'sour obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, including a newly formed U.K. subsidiary, which became the direct parent of August Cayman Company, Inc. immediately following the consummation of the acquisition of Schrader.Facilities. The 5.625% Senior Notes and the related guarantees are the senior unsecured obligations of STBV and the Guarantors, respectively. The 5.625% Senior Notes and the guarantees rank equally in right of payment to all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of STBV or the Guarantors, includingGuarantors.
5.0%Senior Notes
The 5.0% Senior Notes were issued under an indenture dated March 26, 2015 (the "5.0% Senior Notes Indenture") among STBV, as issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and the Guarantors. The 5.0% Senior Notes were offered at par. Interest on the 5.0% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on April 1 and October 1 of each year, with the first payment made on October 1, 2015.
Our obligations under the 5.0% Senior Notes are guaranteed by all of STBV’s existing and future wholly-owned subsidiaries that guarantee our obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, the 6.5%Facilities. The 5.0% Senior Notes and the 4.875%related guarantees are the senior unsecured obligations of STBV and the Guarantors, respectively. The 5.0% Senior Notes.Notes and the guarantees rank equally in right of payment to all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of STBV or the Guarantors.
At any time, we6.25% Senior Notes
The 6.25% Senior Notes were issued by Sensata Technologies UK Financing Co. plc ("STUK") under an indenture dated November 27, 2015 (the "6.25% Senior Notes Indenture") among STUK, as issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, and the Guarantors. The 6.25% Senior Notes were offered at par. Interest on the 6.25% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, with the first payment made on February 15, 2016.
We may redeem the 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to February 15, 2021, at a redemption price equal to 100.0%100% of the principal amount of the 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, plus the Applicable Premium (also known as the "make-whole premium")“make-whole” premium) set forth in the 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes Indenture. In addition, if STBV experiences certain change of control events, holders ofThereafter, we may redeem the 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes, may require STBV to repurchase allin whole or in part, ofat the 5.625% Senior Notes at 101.0% of the principal amount on the date of purchase, plusfollowing prices (plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date. Upon changes in certain tax laws or treaties, ordate of redemption):
 
Period beginning February 15,Price
2021103.125%
2022102.083%
2023101.042%
2024 and thereafter100.000%
In addition, at any change intime prior to November 15, 2018, we may redeem up to 40% of the official application, administration, or interpretation thereof, STBV may, at its option, redeemaggregate principal amount of the 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes in whole but not in part,with the net cash proceeds from certain equity offerings at athe redemption price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount,106.25% plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption, plus all Additional Amounts (as defined in the 5.625% Senior Notes Indenture), if any, then due, and which will become due on the date of redemption.
The 5.625% Senior Notes Indenture provides for events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods)provided that include, among others, nonpayment of principal or interest when due, breach of covenants or other agreements in the 5.625% Senior Notes Indenture, defaults in payment of certain other indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency, and when the guarantees of significant subsidiaries cease to be in full force and effect. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in60% of the aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes may declareremains outstanding immediately after each such redemption.
Our obligations under the principal of, and accrued but unpaid interest on, all of the 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes to be dueare guaranteed by STBV and payable immediately. All provisions regarding remedies in an eventcertain of default are subject toSTBV’s existing and future wholly-owned subsidiaries (other than STUK) that guarantee our obligations under the 5.625%Senior Secured Credit Facilities. The 6.25% Senior Notes Indenture.and the related guarantees are the senior unsecured obligations of STUK and the Guarantors, respectively. The 6.25% Senior Notes and the guarantees rank equally in right of payment to all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of STUK, STBV, or the Guarantors.
Restrictions
As of December 31, 2014,2016, for purposes of the 6.5% Senior Notes the 4.875% Senior Notes, the 5.625% Senior Notes (collectively, the "Senior Notes"), and the Term Loans,Loan, all of the subsidiaries of STBV were "Restricted Subsidiaries." Under certain circumstances, STBV will be permitted to designate subsidiaries as "Unrestricted Subsidiaries." As per the terms of the 6.5% Senior Notes Indenture, the 4.875% Senior Notes Indenture, and the 5.625% Senior Notes Indenture (collectively, the "Senior Notes Indentures"),Indentures and the Credit Agreement, Restricted Subsidiaries are subject to

restrictive covenants. Unrestricted Subsidiaries will not be subject to the restrictive covenants of the Credit Agreement and will not guarantee any of the Senior Notes.
Under the Revolving Credit Facility, STBV and its Restricted Subsidiaries are required to maintain a senior secured net leverage ratio not to exceed 5.0:5.0:1.0 at the conclusion of certain periods when outstanding loans and letters of credit that are not cash collateralized for the full face amount thereof exceed 10% of the commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. In addition, STBV and its Restricted Subsidiaries are required to satisfy this covenant, on a pro forma basis, in connection with any new borrowings (including any letter of credit issuances) under the Revolving Credit Facility as of the time of such borrowings.
The Credit Agreement also contains non-financial covenants that limit our ability to incur subsequent indebtedness, incur liens, prepay subordinated debt, make loans and investments (including acquisitions), merge, consolidate, dissolve or liquidate, sell assets, enter into affiliate transactions, change our business, change our accounting policies, make capital expenditures, amend the terms of our subordinated debt and our organizational documents, pay dividends and make other restricted payments, and enter into certain burdensome contractual obligations. These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the Credit Agreement.
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ability to make payments to STBV; pay dividends and make other distributions in respect of STBV's and its Restricted Subsidiaries' capital stock; redeem or repurchase STBV's capital stock, our capital stock, or the capital stock of any other direct or indirect parent company of STBV or prepay subordinated indebtedness; make certain investments or certain other restricted payments; guarantee indebtedness; designate unrestricted subsidiaries; sell certain kinds of assets; enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates; and effect mergers or consolidations. These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the Senior Notes Indentures. Certain of these covenants will be suspended if the Senior Notes are assigned an investment grade rating by Standard & Poor's Rating Services or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and no default has occurred and is continuing at such time. The suspended covenants will be reinstated if the Senior Notes are no longer rated investment grade by either rating agency and an event of default has occurred and is continuing at such time. As of December 31, 2014,2016, the Senior Notes were not rated investment grade by either rating agency.
The Guarantors under the Credit Agreement and the Senior Notes Indentures are generally not restricted in their ability to pay dividends or otherwise distribute funds to STBV, except for restrictions imposed under applicable corporate law.
STBV, however, is limited in its ability to pay dividends or otherwise make distributions to its immediate parent company and, ultimately, to us, under the Credit Agreement and the Senior Notes Indentures. Specifically, the Credit Agreement prohibits STBV from paying dividends or making any distributions to its parent companies except for limited purposes, including, but not limited to: (i) customary and reasonable operating expenses, legal and accounting fees and expenses, and overhead of such parent companies incurred in the ordinary course of business in the aggregate not to exceed $10.0$10.0 million in any fiscal year, plus reasonable and customary indemnification claims made by our directors or officers attributable to the ownership of STBV and its Restricted Subsidiaries; (ii) franchise taxes, certain advisory fees, and customary compensation of officers and employees of such parent companies to the extent such compensation is attributable to the ownership or operations of STBV and its Restricted Subsidiaries; (iii) repurchase, retirement, or other acquisition of equity interest of the parent from certain present, future, and former employees, directors, managers, consultants of the parent companies, STBV, or its subsidiaries in an aggregate amount not to exceed $15.0$15.0 million in any fiscal year, plus the amount of cash proceeds from certain equity issuances to such persons, the amount of equity interests subject to a certain deferred compensation plan, and the amount of certain key-man life insurance proceeds; (iv) so long as no default or event of default exists and the senior secured net leverage ratio is less than 2.0:2.0:1.0 calculated on a pro forma basis, dividends and other distributions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100.0$100.0 million,, plus certain amounts, including the retained portion of excess cash flow; (v) dividends and other distributions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40.0$40.0 million in any calendar year (subject to increase upon the achievement of certain ratios); and (vi) so long as no default or event of default exists, dividends and other distributions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $150.0 million.
The Senior Notes Indentures generally provide that STBV can pay dividends and make other distributions to its parent companies upon the achievement of certain conditions and in an amount as determined in accordance with the Senior Notes Indentures.
The net assets of STBV subject to these restrictions totaled $1,249.1$1,857.5 million at December 31, 2014.2016.

Accounting for Debt Financing Transactions
In connection withRefer to Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," under the heading Debt Instruments for discussion of our accounting policies regarding debt financing transactions in the fourth quarter of 2014, we incurred $17.7 million of financing costs, of which $1.9 million was recorded in Other, net, $1.9 million was recorded in Interest expense, and $13.9 million was recorded as deferred financing costs.transactions.
In connection with the issuance and sale of the 4.875% Senior Notes in April 2013, and the related repayment of $700.0 million of the Original Term Loan, inDuring the year ended December 31, 2013,2016, we did not enter into any debt financing transactions. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we recorded losses of $25.5 million, and $1.9 million, respectively, in Other, net related to our debt financing transactions.
In 2015, the 2015 Financing Transactions, the Redemption, and the entry into the Sixth Amendment and the Seventh Amendment were accounted for in accordance with ASC 470-50. As a $7.1result, during the year ended December 31, 2015, we recorded transaction costs of approximately $19.2 million lossin Other, net. The remaining losses recorded to Other, net which is composed ofprimarily relate to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue discount of $4.4 milliondiscount. The issuance and transaction costs of $2.7 million. For holderssale of the Original Term Loan who did not invest in the 4.875%6.25% Senior Notes we wrote-offwas accounted for as a pro rata portion of the related unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue discount. For holders of the Original Term Loan who were also investors in the 4.875% Senior Notes, we applied the provisions of ASC 470-50. Our evaluation of the accounting under ASC 470-50 was done on a creditor by creditor basis in order to determine if the terms of the debt were substantially differentnew issuance and as a result, whether$12.5 million was capitalized as debt issuance costs. In addition, $8.8 million was recorded in Interest expense, net, which relates to apply modification or extinguishment accounting. Borrowingsfees associated with holders ofbridge financing that was not utilized.
In 2014, in connection with the 4.875% Senior Notes that were not also holders of the Original Term Loan2014 Financing Transactions, which were accounted for as new issuances, asin accordance with ASC 470-50, we did not have a previousincurred $17.7 million of financing relationship with these creditors. As such, we capitalized $3.9costs, of which $13.9 million (i.e. a pro rata portion) of third party costs, primarily associated with issuances to these creditors,was recorded as deferred financing costs.
In connection with the Second Amendment, we recorded acosts, $1.9 million loss to Other, net, which is composed primarily of transaction costs, in the three months ended December 31, 2013.

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In connection with the First Amendment, wewas recorded a loss in Other, net, of $2.2and $1.9 million including the write-off of debt issuance costs and original issue discount of $0.2 million,was recorded in the three months ended December 31, 2012.
We applied the provisions of ASC 470-50 in accounting for the transactions described above.Interest expense.
Leases
We operate in leased facilities with initial terms ranging up to 20 years. The lease agreements frequently include options to renew for additional periods or to purchase the leased assets and generally require that we pay taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Depending on the specific terms of the leases, our obligations are in two forms: capital leases and operating leases. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 2013,was $18.1 million, $14.1 million, and 2012 was $7.5 million, $6.5 million, and $6.1 million, respectively.
In 2011, we recordedentered into a capital lease obligation for a new facility in Baoying, China. The obligation recorded asAs of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, the capital lease obligation outstanding for this facility was $7.1$5.7 million and $8.5$6.4 million, respectively.
We have recordedIn 2005, we entered into a capital lease, which matures in 2025, for a facility in Attleboro, Massachusetts. As of December 31, 20142016 and 2013,2015, the capital lease obligation outstanding for this facility was $24.7$22.1 million and $25.9$23.5 million, respectively.
Other Financing Obligations
In 2013, we entered into an agreement with one of our suppliers, Measurement Specialties, Inc., under which we acquired the rights to certain intellectual property in exchange for quarterly royalty payments through the fourth quarter of 2019. As of December 31, 20142016 and 2013,2015, we had recognized a liability of $7.6 million and $8.3 million, respectively, within Capital lease and other financing obligations related to this agreement.agreement of $5.2 million and $6.4 million, respectively. 
In 2008, our Malaysian operating subsidiarywe entered into a series of agreements to sell and leaseback the land, building, and certain equipment associated with itsour manufacturing facility in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. The transaction,Malaysia, which was valued at RM41.0 million (or $12.6 million based on the closing date exchange rate), was accounted for as a financing transaction. Accordingly,As of December 31, 2015, we had recognized a liability related to this agreement of $6.8 million. In the land, building,first quarter of 2016, we reacquired this facility, and equipment remains on the consolidated balance sheets, and the cash received wasas a result, there is no associated liability recorded as a liability as a component of Capital lease and other financing obligations. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the outstanding liability recorded was $8.4 million and $9.0 million, respectively.2016.
Debt Maturities
The final maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility is on May 12, 2016.March 26, 2020. Loans made pursuant to the Revolving Credit Facility must be repaid in full on or prior to such date and are pre-payable at our option at par. All letters of credit issued thereunder will terminate at the final maturity of the Revolving Credit Facility unless cash collateralized prior to such time. The final maturity of the Original Term Loan is May 12, 2019. The final maturity of the Incremental Term Loan is October 14, 2021. The Term LoansLoan must be repaid in full on or prior to their respective maturity dates.this date. The 6.5%4.875% Senior Notes, the 4.875%5.625% Senior Notes, the 5.0% Senior Notes, and the 5.625%6.25% Senior Notes mature on May 15, 2019, October 15, 2023, and November 1, 2024, October 1, 2025, and February 15, 2026, respectively.
Remaining
The following table presents the remaining mandatory principal repayments of long-term debt, excluding capital lease payments, other financing obligations, and discretionary repurchases of debt, in each of the years ended December 31, 20152017 through 20192021 and thereafter are as follows:thereafter.
For the year ended December 31, Aggregate Maturities Aggregate Maturities
2015 $142,905
2016 10,753
2017 10,753
 $9,901
2018 10,753
 9,901
2019 1,156,299
 9,901
2020 9,901
2021 898,190
Thereafter 1,468,498
 2,350,000
Total long-term debt principal payments $2,799,961
 $3,287,794
Compliance with Financial and Non-Financial Covenants
As of, and for the year ended, December 31, 2014,2016, we were in compliance with all of the covenants and default provisions associated with our indebtedness.

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9. Income Taxes
Effective April 27, 2006 (inception), and concurrent with the completion of the acquisition of the Sensors and& Controls business ("S&C") of Texas Instruments Incorporated ("TI") (the "2006 Acquisition"), we commenced filing tax returns in the Netherlands as a stand-alone entity. Several of our Dutch resident subsidiaries are taxable entities in the Netherlands and file tax returns under Dutch fiscal unity (i.e., consolidation). Prior to April 30, 2008, we filed one consolidated tax return in the U.S. On April 30, 2008, our U.S. subsidiaries executed a separation and distribution agreement that divided our U.S. Sensors and Controls businesses, resulting in two separate U.S. consolidated federal income tax returns. Prior to April 30, 2008, we filedOn January 1, 2016, our U.S. subsidiaries resumed filing one consolidated tax return in the United States.return. Our remaining subsidiaries will file income tax returns in the countries in which they are incorporated and/or operate, including the Netherlands, Japan, China, Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, South Korea, Malaysia, the U.K., France, and Mexico. The 2006 Acquisition purchase accounting and the related debt and equity capitalization of the various subsidiaries of the consolidated company, and the realignment of the functions performed and risks assumed by the various subsidiaries, are of significant consequence to the determination of future book and taxable income of the respective subsidiaries and Sensata as a whole.
Since our inception, we have incurred tax losses in the U.S., resulting in allowable tax net operating loss carryforwards. In measuring the related deferred tax assets, we considered all available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed for some portion or all of the deferred tax assets. Judgment is required in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. The weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence is commensurate with the extent to which it can be objectively verified. The more negative evidence that exists, the more positive evidence is necessary, and the more difficult it is to support a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed. Additionally, we utilize the “more likely than not” criteria established in ASC 740 to determine whether the future benefit from the deferred tax assets should be recognized. As a result, we have established a full valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets in jurisdictions in which it is more likely than not that such assets will not be utilized in the foreseeable future.
Income before taxes for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 was categorized by jurisdiction as follows:
U.S. Non-U.S. TotalU.S. Non-U.S. Total
For the year ended December 31,          
2016$(43,842) $365,287
 $321,445
2015$(60,707) $266,336
 $205,629
2014$(92,632) $346,058
 $253,426
$(92,632) $346,058
 $253,426
2013$(80,426) $314,363
 $233,937
2012$(100,156) $272,821
 $172,665

Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 was categorized by jurisdiction as follows:
U.S. Federal Non-U.S. U.S. State TotalU.S. Federal Non-U.S. U.S. State Total
For the year ended December 31,              
2016       
Current$464
 $49,977
 $226
 $50,667
Deferred10,036
 2,010
 (3,702) 8,344
Total$10,500
 $51,987
 $(3,476) $59,011
2015:       
Current$(8,187) $45,326
 $(197) $36,942
Deferred(168,855) (361) (9,793) (179,009)
Total$(177,042) $44,965
 $(9,990) $(142,067)
2014:              
Current$
 $28,438
 $395
 $28,833
$
 $28,438
 $395
 $28,833
Deferred(51,564) (6,280) (1,312) (59,156)(51,564) (6,280) (1,312) (59,156)
Total$(51,564) $22,158
 $(917) $(30,323)$(51,564) $22,158
 $(917) $(30,323)
2013:       
Current$
 $19,826
 $275
 $20,101
Deferred11,857
 13,919
 (65) 25,711
Total$11,857
 $33,745
 $210
 $45,812
2012:       
Current$
 $21,500
 $295
 $21,795
Deferred16,039
 (42,754) 104
 (26,611)
Total$16,039
 $(21,254) $399
 $(4,816)

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PrincipalThe principal reconciling items from income tax computed at the U.S. statutory tax rate for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 were as follows:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Tax computed at statutory rate of 35%$88,700
 $81,878
 $60,433
$112,506
 $71,970
 $88,700
Foreign tax rate differential(70,090) (66,835) (31,352)(86,339) (66,367) (70,090)
Unrealized foreign exchange (gains) and losses, net(15,195) (4,029) (10,649)
Losses not tax benefited32,490
 56,778
 40,200
Reserve for tax exposure11,227
 (2,949) 308
Patent box deduction(10,961) (3,714) (785)
Withholding taxes not creditable6,014
 4,346
 4,940
Unrealized foreign exchange losses/(gains), net3,829
 (12,120) (15,195)
Change in tax law or rates(12,017) (4,402) (402)2,542
 (10,290) (12,017)
Withholding taxes not creditable4,940
 16,101
 3,247
Losses not tax benefited40,200
 25,192
 49,761
Release of valuation allowances(71,111) 
 (82,553)
U.S. state taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit432
 114
 293
Reserve for tax exposure308
 (13,674) 4,483
Release of valuation allowances, net(1,925) (180,001) (71,111)
Other3,510
 11,467
 1,923
(10,372) 280
 4,727
$(30,323) $45,812
 $(4,816)$59,011
 $(142,067) $(30,323)
DuringForeign tax rate differential
We operate in locations outside the year ended December 31, 2014, we released a portion of ourU.S., including China, the U.K., the Netherlands, South Korea, Malaysia, Bermuda, and Bulgaria, that have statutory tax rates lower than the U.S. valuation allowance and recognized $71.1 million of benefit from income taxes in connection with the Wabash, DeltaTech, and Schrader acquisitions, for which deferred tax liabilities were established related primarily to the step-up of intangible assets for book purposes.
In December 2013, Mexico enacted a comprehensive tax reform package, which was effective January 1, 2014. As a result of this change, we adjusted our deferred taxes in that jurisdiction,statutory rate, resulting in an effective rate benefit. This benefit can change from year to year based upon the recognitionjurisdictional mix of a tax benefit, which reduced deferred income tax expense by $4.7 million for fiscal year 2013.
In the fourth quarter of 2012, we determined, based on available facts, that it was more likely than not that our Netherlands net operating losses would be utilized in the foreseeable future. Therefore, we released the Netherlands' deferred tax asset valuation allowance. A net benefit of approximately $66.0 million is reflected in our 2012 deferred tax provision.

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The primary components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
 December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
Deferred tax assets:   
Inventories and related reserves$9,781
 $2,358
Accrued expenses36,613
 26,176
Property, plant and equipment15,685
 10,972
Intangible assets48,747
 84,080
Net operating loss, interest expense, and other carryforwards401,803
 332,730
Pension liability and other10,106
 3,531
Share-based compensation11,633
 11,765
Other8,596
 598
Total deferred tax assets542,964
 472,210
Valuation allowance(394,838) (379,003)
Net deferred tax asset148,126
 93,207
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Property, plant and equipment(31,208) (9,668)
Intangible assets and goodwill(411,320) (289,804)
Unrealized exchange gain(12,959) 
Tax on undistributed earnings of subsidiaries(31,210) (39,834)
Other(5,546) (7,496)
Total deferred tax liabilities(492,243) (346,802)
Net deferred tax liability$(344,117) $(253,595)
Subsequently reported tax benefits relating to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014 will be allocated to income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.
A full valuation allowance has been established on the net deferred tax assets in jurisdictions that have incurred net operating losses and in which it is more likely than not that such losses will not be utilized in the foreseeable future. For tax purposes, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally amortizable over 6 to 20 years. For book purposes, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually. The tax amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets will result in a taxable temporary difference, which will not reverse unless the related book goodwill and/or intangible asset is impaired or written off. This liability may not be used to support deductible temporary differences, such as net operating loss carryforwards, which may expire within a definite period. The net change in the total valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2014 was an increase of $15.8 million, and for the year ended December 31, 2013 was an increase of $36.7 million.earnings.
Certain of our subsidiaries are currently eligible, or have been eligible, for tax exemptions or holidays in their respective jurisdictions. Our subsidiary in Changzhou, China, is eligible forFrom 2013 through 2016, a five-year tax holiday that began in 2008. Starting in 2013, our subsidiary in Changzhou, China was eligible for a reduced tax rate of 15%. The impact of the tax holidays and exemptions on our effective rate is included in the Foreignforeign tax rate differential line in the reconciliation of the statutory rate to effective rate.
Release of valuation allowances
During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we released a portion of our valuation allowance and recognized a deferred tax benefit of $1.9 million, $180.0 million and $71.1 million, respectively. These benefits arose primarily in connection with our 2015 acquisition of CST and our 2014 acquisitions of Wabash, DeltaTech, and Schrader. For each of

these acquisitions, deferred tax liabilities were established related primarily to the step-up of intangible assets for book purposes.
Losses not tax benefited
Losses incurred in certain jurisdictions, predominantly the U.S., are not currently benefited, as it is not more likely than not that the associated deferred tax asset will be realized in foreseeable future. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, this resulted in a deferred tax expense of $32.5 million, $56.8 million, and $40.2 million, respectively.
Withholding taxes not creditable
Withholding taxes may apply to intercompany interest, royalty, management fees, and certain payments to third parties. Such taxes are expensed if they cannot be credited against the recipient’s tax liability in its country of residence. Additional consideration also has been given to the withholding taxes associated with the remittance of presently unremitted earnings and the recipient's ability to obtain a tax credit for such taxes. Earnings are not considered to be indefinitely reinvested in the jurisdictions in which they were earned.
In certain jurisdictions we record withholding and other taxes on intercompany payments including dividends. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, this amount totaled $6.0 million, $4.3 million, and $4.9 million.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities
AsThe primary components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 20142016 and 2015 were as follows:
 December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
Deferred tax assets:   
Inventories and related reserves$17,616
 $12,013
Accrued expenses32,703
 76,834
Property, plant and equipment11,297
 20,008
Intangible assets32,282
 88,524
Net operating loss, interest expense, and other carryforwards446,946
 435,980
Pension liability and other10,545
 8,279
Share-based compensation15,341
 11,315
Other3,398
 2,694
Total deferred tax assets570,128
 655,647
Valuation allowance(299,746) (296,922)
Net deferred tax asset270,382
 358,725
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Property, plant and equipment(25,195) (25,810)
Intangible assets and goodwill(556,089) (636,366)
Unrealized exchange gain(11,547) (11,753)
Tax on undistributed earnings of subsidiaries(48,493) (44,078)
Other(991) (4,791)
Total deferred tax liabilities(642,315) (722,798)
Net deferred tax liability$(371,933) $(364,073)
Valuation allowance and net operating loss carryforwards
Since our inception, we have incurred tax losses in the U.S., resulting in allowable tax net operating loss carryforwards. In measuring the related deferred tax assets, we considered all available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed for all or some portion of the deferred tax assets. Judgment is required in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. The weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence is commensurate with the extent to which it can be objectively verified. The more negative evidence that exists, the more positive evidence is necessary, and the more difficult it is to support a conclusion that a

valuation allowance is not needed. Additionally, we utilize the “more likely than not” criteria established in ASC 740 to determine whether the future benefit from the deferred tax assets should be recognized. As a result, we have established a full valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets in jurisdictions that have incurred net operating losses and in which it is more likely than not that such losses will not be utilized in the foreseeable future.
For tax purposes, certain goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally amortizable over 6 to 20 years. For book purposes, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually. The tax amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets will result in a taxable temporary difference, which will not reverse unless the related book goodwill or intangible asset is impaired or written off. This liability may not be used to support deductible temporary differences, such as net operating loss carryforwards, which may expire within a definite period.
The total valuation allowance for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 increased/(decreased) $2.8 million and $(97.9) million, respectively. Subsequently reported tax benefits relating to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2016 will be allocated to income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2016, we have U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards of $571.8$520.0 million. and interest expense carryforwards of $571.2 million. Our U.S. federal net operating loss and interest carryforwards include $225.2$262.2 million related to excess tax deductions from share-based payments, the tax benefit of which will be recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital when the deductions reduce current taxes payable.payments. U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards will expire from 2026 to 2034 and2036, state net operating loss carryforwards will expire from 20142017 to 2034.2036, and the interest carryovers have an unlimited life. It is more likely than not that these net operating losses will not be utilized in the foreseeable

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future. We also have non-U.S. net operating loss carryforwards of $94.6$206.4 million,, which will begin to expire in 2015. Additionally, we have tax credits in the Netherlands related to branch profits totaling $5.5 million that have an unlimited life.2018.
We believe a change of ownership within the meaning of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code occurred in the fourth quarter of 2012. As a result, our U.S. federal net operating loss utilization will be limited to an amount equal to the market capitalization of our U.S. subsidiaries at the time of the ownership change multiplied by the federal long-term tax exempt rate. A change of ownership under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code is defined as a cumulative change of fifty percentage points or more in the ownership positions of certain stockholders owning five percent or more of our common stock over a three year rolling period. We do not believe the resulting changelimitation will prohibit the utilization of our U.S. federal net operating loss.
Unrecognized tax benefits
A reconciliation of the amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2011$15,796
Increases related to prior year tax positions8,191
Increases related to current year tax positions2,574
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitations(1,447)
Decreases related to settlements with tax authorities(3,341)
Balance at December 31, 201221,773
Increases related to prior year tax positions456
Increases related to current year tax positions9,694
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitations(905)
Decreases related to settlements with tax authorities(8,774)
Balance at December 31, 201322,244
$22,244
Increases related to prior year tax positions7,540
7,540
Increases related to current year tax positions4,204
4,204
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitations(3,025)(3,025)
Decreases related to settlements with tax authorities(8,189)(8,189)
Balance at December 31, 2014$22,774
22,774
Increases related to prior year tax positions5,467
Increases related to current year tax positions18,382
Decreases related to settlements with tax authorities(8,566)
Balance at December 31, 201538,057
Increases related to prior year tax positions6,390
Increases related to current year tax positions8,462
Decreases related to lapse of applicable statute of limitations(256)
Decreases related to settlements with tax authorities(6,755)
Balance at December 31, 2016$45,898
During the year ended December 31, 2015, we established a reserve of $16.0 million in connection with a capital restructuring transaction executed during the year.
We have accrued potentialrecord interest and penalties relatingrelated to unrecognized tax benefits. For the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized interest and penalties of $(1.2) million and $0.5 million, respectively,benefits in the consolidated statements of operations and as of December 31, 2014, we recognized interest and penalties of $1.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. ForThe table that follows presents the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognizedexpense/(income) related to such interest and penalties of

$(4.4) million and $(4.7) million, respectively,recognized in the consolidated statements of operations, and as of December 31, 2013, we recognized interest and penalties of $1.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively, inincome during the consolidated balance sheets. For the yearyears ended December 31, 20122016, we recognized2015, and 2014, and the amount of interest and penalties of $1.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations, and as of December 31, 2012, we recognized interest and penalties of $6.1 million and $4.8 million, respectively, inrecorded on the consolidated balance sheets.sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015:
  Statements of Operations Balance Sheets
  For the year ended December 31, As of December 31,
(in millions) 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015
Interest $0.1
 $0.1
 $(1.2) $1.0
 $1.1
Penalties $0.1
 $(0.3) $0.5
 $1.1
 $1.5
The liability for unrecognized tax benefits generally relates to the allocation of taxable income to the various jurisdictions where we are subject to tax. At December 31, 2014,2016, we anticipate that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $0.1$8.0 million within the next twelve months due to the expiration of certain statutes of limitation or the settlement of examinations or issues with tax authorities. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 that will impact our effective tax rate are $20.9$12.0 million and $20.1$13.5 million,, respectively.
Our major tax jurisdictions include the Netherlands, United States,the U.S., Japan, Germany, Mexico, China, South Korea, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Malaysia, and Malaysia.the U.K. These jurisdictions generally remain open to examination by the relevant tax authority for the tax years 20082006 through 2014.2016.
Indemnifications
We have various indemnification provisions in place with TI,Texas Instruments Incorporated ("TI"), Honeywell, William Blair, CoActive Holdings, LLC,Tomkins Limited, and Tomkins Limited.Custom Sensors & Technologies Ltd. These provisions provide for the reimbursement by TI, Honeywell, William Blair, CoActive Holdings, LLC,Tomkins Limited, and Tomkins LimitedCustom Sensors & Technologies Ltd of future tax liabilities paid by us that relate to the pre-acquisition periods of the acquired businesses including S&C, First Technology Automotive, Airpax, DeltaTech,Schrader, and Schrader,CST, respectively.

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10. Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits
We provide various retirementpension and other post-retirement plans for current and former employees, including defined benefit, defined contribution, and retiree healthcare benefit plans.
U.S. Benefit Plans
The principal retirement plans in the U.S. include a qualified defined benefit pension plan and a defined contribution plan. In addition, we provide post-retirement medical coverage and non-qualified benefits to certain employees.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The benefits under the qualified defined benefit pension plan are determined using a formula based upon years of service and the highest five consecutive years of compensation.
TI closed the qualified defined benefit pension plan to participants hired after November 1997. In addition, participants eligible to retire under the TI plan as of April 26, 2006 were given the option of continuing to participate in the qualified defined benefit pension plan or retiring under the qualified defined benefit pension plan and thereafter participating in an enhanced defined contribution plan.
We intend to contribute amounts to the qualified defined benefit pension plan in order to meet the minimum funding requirements of federal laws and regulations, plus such additional amounts as we deem appropriate. We do not expect to contribute to the qualified defined benefit pension plan during 2015.2017.
We also sponsor a non-qualified defined benefit pension plan, which is closed to new participants and is unfunded.
Effective January 31, 2012, we froze the defined benefit pension plans and eliminated future benefit accruals.
Defined Contribution Plans
Prior to August 1, 2012, we offered two defined contribution plans. Both defined contribution plans offered an employer matching savings option that allowed employees to make pre-tax contributions to various investment choices.

Employees who elected not to remain in the qualified defined benefit pension plan, and new employees hired after November 1997, could participate in an enhanced defined contribution plan, where employer matching contributions were provided for up to 4% of the employee’s annual eligible earnings. In addition, this plan provided for an additional fixed employer contribution of 2% of the employee’s annual eligible earnings for employees who elected not to remain in the qualified defined benefit pension plan and employees hired between November 1997 and December 31, 2003. Effective in 2012, we discontinued the additional fixed employer contribution of 2%.
Employees who remained in the qualified defined benefit pension plan were permitted to participate in a defined contribution plan, where 50% employer matching contributions were provided for up to 2% of the employee’s annual eligible earnings. Effective in 2012, we increased the employer matching contribution to 100% for up to 4% of the employee's annual eligible earnings.
In 2012, we merged the two defined contribution plans into one plan. The combined plan provides for an employer matching contribution of up to 4% of the employee's annual eligible earnings. Our matching of employees’ contributions under our defined contribution plan is discretionary and is based on our assessment of our financial performance.
The aggregate expense related to the defined contribution plans for U.S. employees was $5.8 million, $3.2 million, $2.84.7 million, and $2.73.2 million for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014, respectively.
Retiree Healthcare Benefit Plan
We offer access to group medical coverage during retirement to some of our U.S. employees. We make contributions toward the cost of those retiree medical benefits for certain retirees. The contribution rates are based upon varying factors, the most important of which are an employee’s date of hire, date of retirement, years of service, and eligibility for Medicare benefits. The balance of the cost is borne by the participants in the plan. For the year ended December 31, 2014,2016, we did not, and do not expect to, receive any amount of Medicare Part D Federal subsidy. Our projected benefit obligation as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 did not include an assumption for a Federal subsidy. U.S. retiree healthcare benefit plan obligations for employees that retired prior to the 2006 Acquisition have been assumed by TI.

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In the fourth quarter of 2013, we amended the retiree healthcare benefit plan to eliminate supplemental medical coverage offered to Medicare eligible retirees, effective January 1, 2014. As a result of the amendment, we recognized a gain of $7.2 million that was recorded in Accumulated otherOther comprehensive loss(loss)/income in the fourth quarter of 2013, which will beis being amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost over a period of approximately 5 years from the date of recognition, which represents the remaining average service period to the full eligibility dates of the active plan participants.
Non-U.S. Benefit Plans
Retirement coverage for non-U.S. employees is provided through separate defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Retirement benefits are generally based on an employee’s years of service and compensation. Funding requirements are determined on an individual country and plan basis and are subject to local country practices and market circumstances. We expect to contribute approximately $2.0$1.7 million to non-U.S. defined benefit plans during 2015.2017.

Impact on Financial Statements
The following table outlines the net periodic benefit cost of the defined benefit and retiree healthcare benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Service cost$
 $107
 $2,480
 $
 $252
 $2,274
 $81
 $262
 $2,989
$
 $83
 $2,716
 $
 $102
 $2,811
 $
 $107
 $2,480
Interest cost1,792
 329
 1,185
 1,441
 589
 1,156
 1,936
 654
 1,155
1,461
 364
 1,179
 1,564
 272
 1,075
 1,792
 329
 1,185
Expected return on plan assets(2,450) 
 (865) (2,509) 
 (908) (3,655) 
 (1,000)(2,684) 
 (952) (2,666) 
 (892) (2,450) 
 (865)
Amortization of net loss262
 482
 179
 954
 491
 399
 52
 317
 480
707
 143
 488
 473
 361
 19
 262
 482
 179
Amortization of prior service cost
 (1,335) 
 
 
 10
 
 
 12
Amortization of prior service credit
 (1,335) (20) 
 (1,335) (37) 
 (1,335) 
Loss on settlement
 
 51
 779
 
 18
 613
 
 384
1,293
 
 34
 391
 
 479
 
 
 51
Net periodic benefit cost$(396) $(417) $3,030
 $665
 $1,332
 $2,949
 $(973) $1,233
 $4,020
(Gain)/loss on curtailment
 
 (486) 
 
 1,901
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost/(credit)$777
 $(745) $2,959
 $(238) $(600) $5,356
 $(396) $(417) $3,030

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The following table outlines the rollforward of the benefit obligation and plan assets for the defined benefit and retiree healthcare benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 20142016 and 20132015:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 20132016 2015
U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Change in Benefit Obligation                      
Beginning balance$56,999
 $10,576
 $40,106
 $64,179
 $18,094
 $44,576
$57,626
 $11,108
 $56,102
 $58,467
 $9,973
 $59,677
Service cost
 107
 2,480
 
 252
 2,274

 83
 2,716
 
 102
 2,811
Interest cost1,792
 329
 1,185
 1,441
 589
 1,156
1,461
 364
 1,179
 1,564
 272
 1,075
Plan participants’ contributions
 
 192
 
 
 158

 
 139
 
 
 134
Plan amendment
 
 (698) 
 (7,195) (168)
 
 (73) 
 
 24
Actuarial loss/(gain)1,236
 (735) 9,450
 (3,142) (626) (1,069)4,946
 (984) 5,127
 107
 (949) (3,683)
Settlements
 
 (175) (5,231) 
 (191)
 
 (1,422) 
 
 (1,656)
Curtailments
 
 (2,169) 
 
 1,901
Benefits paid(1,560) (304) (1,794) (248) (538) (947)(6,354) (557) (1,764) (2,512) (466) (1,595)
Acquisitions (1)

 
 15,743
 
 
 

 282
 253
 
 2,176
 1,056
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
 
 (6,812) 
 
 (5,683)
 
 (1,032) 
 
 (3,642)
Ending balance$58,467
 $9,973
 $59,677
 $56,999
 $10,576
 $40,106
$57,679
 $10,296
 $59,056
 $57,626
 $11,108
 $56,102
Change in Plan Assets                      
Beginning balance$55,933
 $
 $35,729
 $53,950
 $
 $38,222
$55,867
 $
 $33,961
 $58,157
 $
 $35,652
Actual return on plan assets3,543
 
 4,376
 1,413
 
 1,774
2,262
 
 2,469
 (19) 
 (916)
Employer contributions241
 304
 2,040
 6,049
 538
 2,686
267
 557
 3,552
 241
 466
 3,294
Plan participants’ contributions
 
 192
 
 
 158

 
 139
 
 
 134
Settlements
 
 (175) (5,231) 
 (191)
 
 (1,422) 
 
 (1,656)
Benefits paid(1,560) (304) (1,794) (248) (538) (947)(6,354) (557) (1,764) (2,512) (466) (1,595)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
 
 (4,716) 
 
 (5,973)
 
 426
 
 
 (952)
Ending balance$58,157
 $
 $35,652
 $55,933
 $
 $35,729
$52,042
 $
 $37,361
 $55,867
 $
 $33,961
Funded status at end of year$(310) $(9,973) $(24,025) $(1,066) $(10,576) $(4,377)$(5,637) $(10,296) $(21,695) $(1,759) $(11,108) $(22,141)
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year$58,467
 NA
 $50,959
 $56,999
 NA
 $32,748
$57,679
 NA
 $53,995
 $57,626
 NA
 $50,832
(1) Relates to unfunded defined benefit plans assumed as part of the acquisitionsacquisition of Wabash, DeltaTech, and Schrader.CST in 2015.
The following table outlines the funded status amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Noncurrent assets$3,311
 $
 $540
 $2,625
 $
 $2,581
$
 $
 $
 $1,703
 $
 $1,064
Current liabilities(496) (910) (954) (473) (815) (429)(651) (1,226) (873) (548) (1,162) (1,751)
Noncurrent liabilities(3,125) (9,063) (23,611) (3,218) (9,761) (6,529)(4,986) (9,070) (20,822) (2,914) (9,946) (21,454)
$(310) $(9,973) $(24,025) $(1,066) $(10,576) $(4,377)$(5,637) $(10,296) $(21,695) $(1,759) $(11,108) $(22,141)

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Balances recognized within Accumulated other comprehensive loss that have not been recognized as components of net periodic benefit costs, net of tax, as of December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 are as follows:
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Prior service cost$
 $(3,182) $(594) $
 $(4,517) $(4) $
 $
 $141
Prior service credit$
 $(512) $(218) $
 $(1,847) $(538) $
 $(3,182) $(594)
Net loss$17,194
 $3,697
 $12,212
 $17,312
 $4,914
 $7,790
 $19,661
 $5,615
 $9,194
$22,490
 $1,260
 $11,070
 $19,122
 $2,387
 $10,719
 $17,194
 $3,697
 $12,212
We expect to amortize a gainloss of $(0.2)$0.1 million from accumulatedAccumulated other comprehensive loss to net periodic benefit costs during 2015.2017.
Information for plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 is as follows:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
Projected benefit obligation$3,622
 $31,908
 $3,691
 $12,042
$57,679
 $25,367
 $3,461
 $29,874
Accumulated benefit obligation$3,622
 $27,299
 $3,691
 $9,099
$57,679
 $22,285
 $3,461
 $26,012
Plan assets$
 $7,215
 $
 $5,084
$52,042
 $4,876
 $
 $6,448
Information for plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 is as follows:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
U.S.
Plans
 
Non-U.S.
Plans
Projected benefit obligation$13,595
 $31,908
 $14,267
 $12,042
$67,975
 $54,849
 $14,852
 $29,874
Plan assets$
 $7,215
 $
 $5,084
$52,042
 $33,606
 $
 $6,448
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations, net of tax, recognized in Other comprehensive (income)/loss for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 are as follows:
 For the year ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Net (gain)/loss$143
 $(735) $4,640
 $(1,284) $(393) $(1,072) $11,159
 $3,984
 $1,096
Amortization of net loss(262) (482) (167) (576) (308) (314) (52) (317) (350)
Amortization of prior service cost
 1,335
 2
 
 
 (6) 
 
 (8)
Plan amendment
 
 (592) 
 (4,517) (139) 
 
 
Settlement loss
 
 (51) (489) 
 (18) (613) 
 (385)
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income)/loss$(119) $118
 $3,832
 $(2,349) $(5,218) $(1,549) $10,494
 $3,667
 $353
 For the year ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 U.S. Plans 
Non-U.S.
Plans
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
Net loss/(gain)$5,368
 $(984) $2,505
 $2,792
 $(949) $(1,233) $143
 $(735) $4,640
Amortization of net (loss)/gain(707) (143) (436) (473) (361) 70
 (262) (482) (167)
Amortization of prior service credit
 1,335
 15
 
 1,335
 32
 
 1,335
 2
Plan amendment
 
 (73) 
 
 24
 
 
 (592)
Settlement effect(1,293) 
 (67) (391) 
 (330) 
 
 (51)
Curtailment effect
 
 (1,272) 
 
 
 
 
 
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss/(income)$3,368
 $208
 $672
 $1,928
 $25
 $(1,437) $(119) $118
 $3,832

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Assumptions and Investment Policies
Weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the projected benefit obligations of our defined benefit and retiree healthcare benefit plans as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 are as follows:
December 31, 2014  December 31, 2013
  
December 31, 2016  December 31, 2015
  
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
  
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
  
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
  
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
  
U.S. assumed discount rate2.90% 2.90% 3.50% 3.40% 3.20% 3.30% 3.10% 3.50% 
Non-U.S. assumed discount rate1.99% NA
   2.73% NA
   
1.75% NA
 2.20% NA
 
Non-U.S. average long-term pay progression3.05% NA
   3.23% NA
   
2.46% NA
 2.13% NA
 
Weighted-average assumptions used to calculate the net periodic benefit cost of our defined benefit and retiree healthcare benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 are as follows:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 2012
  
2016 2015 2014
  
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
  
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Defined
Benefit
 
Retiree
Healthcare
  
U.S. assumed discount rate3.50% 3.40% 2.50% 3.40% 4.00% 4.30% 3.10% 3.50% 2.90% 2.90% 3.50% 3.40% 
Non-U.S. assumed discount rate2.66% NA
  2.85% NA
  2.85% NA
   
3.83% NA
 4.19% NA
 2.66% NA
 
U.S. average long-term rate
of return on plan assets
4.75% 
(1) 
4.75% 
(1) 
7.00% 
(1) 
5.00% 
(1) 
5.00% 
(1) 
4.75% 
(1) 
Non-U.S. average long-term rate of return on plan assets2.17% NA
  2.61% NA
  2.79% NA
   
2.60% NA
 2.51% NA
 2.17% NA
 
U.S. average long-term pay progression% 
(2) 
% 
(2) 
4.00% 
(2) 
Non-U.S. average long-term pay progression3.13% NA
  3.21% NA
  3.18% NA
   
3.78% NA
 4.34% NA
 3.13% NA
 
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(1)Long-term rate of return on plan assets is not applicable to our U.S. retiree healthcare benefit plan as we do not hold assets for this plan.
(2)Rate of compensation increase is not applicable to our U.S. retiree healthcare benefit plan as compensation levels do not impact earned benefits.
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates for the U.S. retiree healthcare benefit plan as of December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 are as follows:
Retiree HealthcareRetiree Healthcare
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Assumed healthcare trend rate for next year:          
Attributed to less than age 657.60% 7.60% 7.90%7.10% 7.30% 7.60%
Attributed to age 65 or greater7.00% 7.00% 7.20%7.80% 6.80% 7.00%
Ultimate trend rate4.50% 4.50% 4.50%4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Year in which ultimate trend rate is reached:
    
    
Attributed to less than age 652029
 2029
 2029
2038
 2029
 2029
Attributed to age 65 or greater2029
 2029
 2029
2038
 2029
 2029

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Assumed healthcare trend rates could have a significant effect on the amounts reported for retiree healthcare plans. A one percentage point change in the assumed healthcare trend rates for the year ended December 31, 20142016 would have the following effect:
1 percentage
point
increase
 
1 percentage
point
decrease
1 percentage
point
increase
 
1 percentage
point
decrease
Effect on total service and interest cost components$2
 $(2)$8
 $(7)
Effect on post-retirement benefit obligations$46
 $(58)$242
 $(210)

The table below outlines the benefits expected to be paid to participants from the plans in each of the following years, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate. The majority of the payments will be paid from plan assets and not company assets.
Expected Benefit Payments
U.S.
Defined
Benefit
 
U.S.
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Non-U.S.
Defined
Benefit
U.S.
Defined
Benefit
 
U.S.
Retiree
Healthcare
 
Non-U.S.
Defined
Benefit
          
2015$5,939
 $910
 $1,526
20166,113
 1,118
 1,942
20176,081
 1,192
 2,132
$7,415
 $1,226
 $2,359
20185,746
 1,237
 2,228
6,797
 1,301
 2,162
20195,203
 1,239
 2,842
6,444
 1,306
 2,336
2020- 202418,255
 4,239
 15,402
20205,845
 1,243
 2,502
20215,456
 1,101
 2,573
2022 - 202615,353
 3,655
 15,022
Plan Assets
We hold assets for our defined benefit plans in the U.S., Japan, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Information about the assets for each of these plans is detailed below.
U.S. Plan Assets
In 2012, we made the decision to change theOur target asset allocation offor the U.S. defined benefit plan from 51% fixed income and 49% equity tois 84% fixed income and 16% equity securities, to better protect the funded status of our U.S. defined benefit plan.securities. To arrive at the targeted asset allocation, we and our investment adviser collaboratively reviewed market opportunities using historic and statistical data, as well as the actuarial valuation for the plan, to ensure that the levels of acceptable return and risk are well-defined and monitored. Currently, we believe that there are no significant concentrations of risk associated with the plan assets.
The following table presents information about the plan’s target asset allocation, as well as the actual allocation, as of December 31, 20142016:
Asset ClassTarget Allocation Actual Allocation as of December 31, 2014Target Allocation Actual Allocation as of December 31, 2016
U.S. large cap equity6% 7%6% 7%
U.S. small / mid cap equity4% 4%4% 4%
International (non-U.S.) equity6% 5%6% 6%
Fixed income (U.S. investment grade)82% 82%
Fixed income (U.S. investment and non-investment grade)82% 81%
High-yield fixed income1% 1%1% 1%
International (non-U.S.) fixed income1% 1%1% 1%
The portfolio is monitored for automatic rebalancing on a monthly basis.

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The following table presents information about the plan assets measured at fair value as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Asset Class
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
U.S. large cap equity$3,869
 $
 $
 $3,869
 $5,155
 $
 $
 $5,155
$3,786
 $
 $
 $3,786
 $3,787
 $
 $
 $3,787
U.S. small / mid cap equity2,204
 
 
 2,204
 1,766
 
 
 1,766
2,109
 
 
 2,109
 2,076
 
 
 2,076
International (non-U.S.) equity3,273
 
 
 3,273
 3,432
 
 
 3,432
2,867
 
 
 2,867
 3,090
 
 
 3,090
Total equity mutual funds9,346
 
 
 9,346
 10,353
 
 
 10,353
8,762
 
 
 8,762
 8,953
 
 
 8,953
Fixed income (U.S. investment grade)47,441
 
 
 47,441
 44,185
 
 
 44,185
42,053
 
 
 42,053
 45,689
 
 
 45,689
High-yield fixed income836
 
 
 836
 841
 
 
 841
788
 
 
 788
 763
 
 
 763
International (non-U.S.) fixed income534
 
 
 534
 554
 
 
 554
439
 
 
 439
 462
 
 
 462
Total fixed income mutual funds48,811
 
 
 48,811
 45,580
 
 
 45,580
43,280
 
 
 43,280
 46,914
 
 
 46,914
Total$58,157
 $
 $
 $58,157
 $55,933
 $
 $
 $55,933
$52,042
 $
 $
 $52,042
 $55,867
 $
 $
 $55,867
Investments in mutual funds are based on the publicly-quoted final net asset values on the last business day of the year.
Permitted asset classes include U.S. and non-U.S. equity, U.S. and non-U.S. fixed income, and cash and cash equivalents. Fixed income includes both investment grade and non-investment grade. Permitted investment vehicles include mutual funds, individual securities, derivatives, and long-duration fixed income securities. While investment in individual securities, derivatives, long-duration fixed income, and cash and cash equivalents is permitted, the plan did not hold these types of investments as of December 31, 20142016 or 20132015.
Prohibited investments include direct investment in real estate, commodities, unregistered securities, uncovered options, currency exchange, and natural resources (such as timber, oil, and gas).
Japan Plan Assets
The target asset allocation of the Japan defined benefit plan is 50% equity securities and 50% fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents, with allowance for a 20%40% deviation in either direction. We, along with the trustee of the plan's assets, minimize investment risk by thoroughly assessing potential investments based on indicators of historical returns and current ratings. Additionally, investments are diversified by type and geography.
The following table presents information about the plan’s target asset allocation, as well as the actual allocation, as of December 31, 2014:2016:
Asset ClassTarget Allocation Actual Allocation as of December 31, 20142016
Equity securities30%-70%10%-90% 5029%
Fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents30%-70%10%-90% 5071%

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The following table presents information about the plan assets measured at fair value as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013,2015, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Asset Class
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
U.S. equity$3,365
 $
 $
 $3,365
 $3,673
 $
 $
 $3,673
$2,791
 $
 $
 $2,791
 $2,228
 $
 $
 $2,228
International (non-U.S.) equity9,471
 1,494
 
 10,965
 8,793
 3,296
 
 12,089
5,581
 
 
 5,581
 7,048
 
 
 7,048
Total equity securities12,836
 1,494
 
 14,330
 12,466
 3,296
 
 15,762
8,372
 
 
 8,372
 9,276
 
 
 9,276
U.S. fixed income1,265
 2,574
 
 3,839
 1,278
 2,220
 
 3,498
2,894
 249
 
 3,143
 3,059
 
 
 3,059
International (non-U.S.) fixed income9,753
 286
 
 10,039
 10,205
 890
 
 11,095
11,288
 
 
 11,288
 10,873
 1,956
 
 12,829
Total fixed income securities11,018
 2,860
 
 13,878
 11,483
 3,110
 
 14,593
14,182
 249
 
 14,431
 13,932
 1,956
 
 15,888
Cash and cash equivalents230
 
 
 230
 291
 
 
 291
5,927
 
 
 5,927
 2,349
 
 
 2,349
Total$24,084
 $4,354
 $
 $28,438
 $24,240
 $6,406
 $
 $30,646
$28,481
 $249
 $
 $28,730
 $25,557
 $1,956
 $
 $27,513
The fair value of equity securities and bonds are based on publicly-quoted final stock and bond values on the last business day of the year.
Permitted asset classes include equity securities that are traded on the official stock exchange(s) of the respective countries, fixed income securities with certain credit ratings, and cash and cash equivalents.
The Netherlands Plan Assets
The assets of the Netherlands defined benefit plans are composed of insurance policies. The contributions (or premiums) we pay are used to purchase insurance policies that provide for specific benefit payments to our plan participants. The benefit formula is determined independently by us. On retirement of an individual plan participant, the insurance contracts purchased are converted to provide specific benefits for the participant. The contributions paid by us are commingled with contributions paid to the insurance provider by other employers for investment purposes and to reduce costs of plan administration. TheThese Netherlands' defined benefit plans are not multi-employer plans.
The following tables present information about the plans’ assets measured at fair value as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Asset Class
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Other (insurance policies)$
 $
 $6,544
 $6,544
 $
 $
 $4,463
 $4,463
$
 $
 $8,014
 $8,014
 $
 $
 $5,757
 $5,757
Total$
 $
 $6,544
 $6,544
 $
 $
 $4,463
 $4,463
$
 $
 $8,014
 $8,014
 $
 $
 $5,757
 $5,757

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The following table outlines the rollforward of the Netherlands plan Level 3 assets for the years ended December 31, 20142016 and 20132015:
Fair value measurement using
significant unobservable
inputs (Level 3)
Fair value measurement using
significant unobservable
inputs (Level 3)
Balance at December 31, 2012$5,973
Balance at December 31, 2014$6,544
Actual return on plan assets still held at reporting date(2,647)(786)
Purchases, sales, settlements, and exchange rate changes1,137
(1)
Balance at December 31, 20134,463
Balance at December 31, 20155,757
Actual return on plan assets still held at reporting date2,159
2,064
Purchases, sales, settlements, and exchange rate changes(78)193
Balance at December 31, 2014$6,544
Balance at December 31, 2016$8,014
The fair valuevalues of the insurance contracts are measured based on the future benefit payments that would be made by the insurance company to vested plan participants if we were to switch to another insurance company without actually surrendering our policy. In this case, the insurance company would guarantee to pay the vested benefits at retirement accrued under the plan based on current salaries and service to date (i.e., no allowance for future salary increases or pension increases). The cash flows of the future benefit payments are discounted using the same discount rate as is used to value the defined benefit plan liabilities.
Belgium Plan Assets
The assets of the Belgium defined benefit plan are composed of insurance policies. As of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 the fair value of these plan assets was $0.7$0.8 million and $0.60.7 million, respectively, and are considered to be Level 3 financial instruments.
11. Share-Based Payment Plans
In connection with the completion of our IPO,initial public offering ("IPO"), we adopted the Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2010 Stock Purchase Plan”) and the Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2010 Equity Incentive Plan”). The purpose of the 2010 Stock Purchase Plan is to provide an incentive for our present and future eligible employees to purchase our ordinary shares and acquire a proprietary interest in us. The purpose of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan is to promote long-term growth and profitability by providing our present and future eligible directors, officers, employees, consultants, and advisorsemployees with incentives to contribute to, and participate in, our success.
We have implemented management compensation plans to align compensation for certain key executives with our performance. The objective of the plans is to promote our long-term growth and profitability, along with that of our subsidiaries, by providing those persons who There are involved in our successes with an opportunity to acquire an ownership interest in us. The following plans established prior to our IPO are still in effect and are: (i) the First Amended and Restated Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. 2006 Management Option Plan (the “2006 Stock Option Plan”), which replaced the Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. 2006 Management Option Plan; and (ii) the First Amended and Restated 2006 Management Securities Purchase Plan (the “Restricted Stock Plan”), which replaced the Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. 2006 Management Securities Purchase Plan.
On May 22, 2013, our shareholders approved an amendment to the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of10.0 million ordinary shares authorized for issuance under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, by 5.0of which 4.6 million ordinary shares to a total of 10.0 million ordinary shares. A summary of the ordinary shares authorized andwere available under each of our outstanding equity plans as of December 31, 20142016 is presented below:.
 Shares Authorized Shares Available
2010 Equity Incentive Plan10,000
 5,984
2010 Stock Purchase Plan500
 470
Share-Based Compensation Awards
We have no intentiongrant share-based compensation awards under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan for which vesting is subject only to issue shares from eithercontinued employment and the 2006 Stock Option Plan orpassage of time (options and restricted stock units ("RSUs")), as well as those for which vesting also depends on the Restricted Stock Planattainment of certain performance criteria (performance options and performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs")). RSUs and PRSUs are generally referred to in the future.this Annual Report on Form 10-K as "restricted securities."

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Options
A summary of stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2014,2016, 20132015, and 20122014 is presented in the table below (amounts have been calculated based on unrounded shares):
Stock Options 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price Per Option
 
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Stock Options 
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price Per Option
 
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Options            
Balance at December 31, 20118,025
 $12.05
 5.8
 $121,095
Granted1,301
 32.09
    
Forfeited(502) 29.79
    
Exercised(1,948) 8.34
   44,943
Balance at December 31, 20126,876
 15.60
 5.6
 118,660
Balance at December 31, 20135,142
 21.75
 7.8 87,506
Granted887
 32.97
    767
 43.61
  
Forfeited and expired(147) 26.29
    (231) 35.60
  
Exercised(2,474) 8.39
   68,291
(1,589) 15.42
 47,372
Balance at December 31, 20135,142
 21.75
 7.8
 87,506
Balance at December 31, 20144,089
 27.53
 6.3 101,705
Granted353
 56.60
  
Forfeited and expired(65) 43.93
  
Exercised(1,016) 18.85
 34,835
Balance at December 31, 20153,361
 32.89
 6.2 47,967
Granted(2)767
 43.61
    654
 37.89
  
Forfeited and expired(231) 35.60
    (111) 43.95
  
Exercised(1,589) 15.42
   47,372
(358) 11.05
 9,501
Balance at December 31, 20144,089
 27.53
 6.3
 101,705
Options vested and exercisable as of December 31, 20142,575
 21.33
 5.0
 80,018
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2014(1)
4,000
 27.29
 6.2
 100,463
Balance at December 31, 20163,546
 35.67
 6.3 19,844
Options vested and exercisable as of December 31, 20162,323
 32.71
 5.3 18,289
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2016 (1)
3,398
 35.35
 6.2 19,740
  __________________
(1) 
Consists of vested options and unvested options that are expected to vest. The expected to vest options are determined by applying the forfeiture rate assumption, adjusted for cumulative actual forfeitures, to total unvested options.

(2)
Includes 257 performance-based options.
A summary of the status of our unvested options as of December 31, 20142016 and of the changes during the year then ended is presented in the table below (amounts have been calculated based on unrounded shares):
Stock Options Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair ValueStock Options Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 20131,713
 $10.38
Unvested as of December 31, 20151,189
 $14.04
Granted during the year767
 $14.33
654
 $12.08
Vested during the year(749) $9.94
(529) $13.40
Forfeited during the year(217) $11.68
(91) $13.98
Unvested as of December 31, 20141,514
 $12.41
Unvested as of December 31, 20161,223
 $13.28
The fair value of stock options that vested during the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 was $7.4$7.1 million, $6.77.5 million, and $11.07.4 million respectively.
Options granted in 2009 and prior vest ratably over a period of 5 years. Vesting occurs provided the participant of the option plan is continuously employed by us or any of our subsidiaries, and options vest immediately upon a change-in-control transaction under which (i) the investor group disposes of or sells more than 50% of the total voting power or economic interest in us to no or more independent third parties and (ii) disposes of or sells all or substantially all of our assets. Beginning in 2010,Non-performance-based options granted to employees under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan generally vest 25% per year over four years from the date of grant and do not include the same change-in-control provisions asgrant. Performance-based options granted in 2009.to employees under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan vest after three years, depending on the extent to which certain performance criteria are met. Options granted to directors under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan vest after one year.

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We recognize compensation expense for options on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally the same as the vesting period. The options expire 10ten years from the date of grant. Except as otherwise provided in specific option award agreements, if a participant ceases to be employed by us, for any reason, options not yet vested expire and are forfeited at the termination date, and options that are fully vested expire 60 days after termination of the participant’s employment for any reason other than termination for cause (in which case the options expire on the participant’s termination date) or due to death or disability (in which case the options expire six6 months after the participant’s termination date).
The weighted-average grant-date fair value per option granted during the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 was $14.33,$12.08, $10.3717.94, and $10.7214.33, respectively. The fair value of options was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. See Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," for further discussion of how we estimate the fair value of options. The weighted-average key assumptions used in estimating the grant-date fair value of the options are as follows:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Expected dividend yield0% 0% 0%0% 0% 0%
Expected volatility30.00% 30.00% 30.00%30.00% 30.00% 30.00%
Risk-free interest rate2.00% 1.10% 1.88%1.48% 1.52% 2.00%
Expected term (years)5.9
 6.1
 6.3
6.0
 5.9
 5.9
Fair value per share of underlying ordinary shares$43.61
 $32.97
 $32.09
$37.89
 $56.60
 $43.61
We did not grant options to our directors in 2016. We granted 9672, 120, and 11696 options to our directors under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan in 20142015, 2013, and 20122014, respectively. These options vestvested after one year and arewere not subject to performance conditions. The weighted-average grant date fair value per option was $13.9917.05, $10.25, and $9.3113.99, respectively.
Restricted Securities
We grant restricted securitiesRSUs that include performance conditions. The performance based restricted securitiescliff vest over various lengths of time ranging from one to four years, as well as those that vest 25% per year over four years. We grant PRSUs that generally cliff vest three years after the grant date. The number of securitiesPRSUs that ultimately vest will depend on the extent to which certain performance criteria are met and could range between 0% and 150%172.5% of the number of securitiesPRSUs granted. We also grant non-performance based restricted securities that cliff vest over various lengths of time ranging from 3 to 4 years, and others that vest 25% per year over four years. See Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," for discussion of how we estimate the fair value of restricted securities.
A summary of performance based restricted securities granted in the past three years is presented below:
Year ended December 31,Performance Restricted Securities Granted 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 RSUs Granted Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 PRSUs Granted 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
2012192
 $32.11
2013122
 $32.70
2016 319
 $38.33
 180
 $38.96
2015 150
 $56.42
 128
 $56.94
2014110
 $43.48
 155
 $44.52
 110
 $43.48
As of Compensation cost for the year ended December 31, 2014,2016 reflects our estimate of the performance conditions for securities granted in 2012 were deemed not probable outcome of occurring. Therefore, no cumulative compensation expense has been recorded for these awards over the period since their grant.
As of December 31, 2014, we considered it probable that the performance conditions associated with the securitiesPRSUs granted in 20132016, 2015, and 2014 will be met.2014.

In addition, inA summary of activity related to outstanding restricted securities for 20142016, 20132015, and 2012 we granted 155, 124, and 147 restricted securities, respectively, for which there is no performance condition, to certain of our employees under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. The weighted-average grant date fair value of these securities was $44.52, $32.87, and $27.58, respectively.

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A summary of the unvested restricted securities (both service and performance based) activity for 2014, 2013, and 2012 is presented in the table below (amounts have been calculated based on unrounded shares):
Restricted Securities 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Restricted Securities 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2011390
 $23.47
Granted339
 30.15
Forfeited(131) 30.33
Vested(110) 17.72
Balance at December 31, 2012489
 27.64
Granted246
 32.79
Forfeited(41) 26.43
Vested(64) 18.32
Balance at December 31, 2013629
 30.84
629
 $30.84
Granted265
 44.09
265
 44.09
Forfeited(172) 34.87
(172) 34.87
Vested(65) 21.32
(65) 21.32
Balance at December 31, 2014656
 $36.06
656
 36.06
Granted278
 56.66
Forfeited(165) 38.55
Vested(115) 26.72
Balance at December 31, 2015654
 45.87
Granted499
 38.56
Forfeited(48) 47.01
Vested(185) 33.41
Balance at December 31, 2016920
 $44.35
Aggregate intrinsic value information for restricted securities as of December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 is presented below:
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
 December 31,
2012
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
Outstanding$34,404
 $24,390
 $15,868
$35,845
 $30,115
 $34,404
Expected to vest$26,982
 $14,670
 $9,172
$26,937
 $22,704
 $26,982

The weighted-average remaining periods over which the restrictions will lapse, expressed in years, as of December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 are as follows:
 December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
Outstanding1.5 1.4 1.5
Expected to vest1.5 1.4 1.7
The expected to vest restricted securities are calculated by considering our assessment of the probability of meeting the required performance conditions (for PRSUs) and/or by applying a forfeiture rate assumption to the balance of the unvestedfor all restricted securities.
The weighted-average remaining periods over whichOn April 25, 2016, our Board of Directors approved retroactive amendments to our RSUs and PRSUs to allow for accelerated vesting upon termination without cause within 24 months after a change in control, as defined in the restrictions will lapse, expressed2010 Equity Incentive Plan. These changes were made in years,order to provide consistency across our equity awards, to better align management and shareholder interests, and to incorporate equity compensation best practices. There was no change to the terms of our option awards, as Section 4.3(b) of December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 are as follows:the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan specifically provides for accelerated vesting of options upon termination without cause within 24 months after a change in control.
 December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
 December 31,
2012
Outstanding1.5
 1.5
 1.9
Expected to vest1.7
 2.0
 2.3

Share-Based Compensation Expense
The table below presents non-cash compensation expense related to our equity awards:
For the year endedFor the year ended
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
 December 31,
2012
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 December 31,
2014
Options$7,685
 $6,790
 $11,777
$7,094
 $7,176
 $7,685
Restricted securities5,300
 2,177
 2,937
10,331
 8,150
 5,300
Total share-based compensation expense$12,985
 $8,967
 $14,714
$17,425
 $15,326
 $12,985
This compensation expense is recorded within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of operations during the identified periods, with the exception of the amount recognized related to the amendment of the share-based compensation awards of our former Chief Executive Officer, as discussed below.periods. We did not recognize a tax benefit associated with these expenses and capitalized an additional $0.1 million as an asset inexpenses. In the year ended December 31, 2014.

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During the year ended December 31, 2012,2014, we capitalized $0.1 million related to share based compensation. We did not capitalize any amounts in connection with the retirement of our former Chief Executive Officer, we entered into an amendment of outstanding equity awards. Pursuant to the amendment, our former Chief Executive Officer's outstanding equity awards were amended as follows: (i) all of his outstanding unvested stock options fully vested in December 2012; (ii) all outstanding stock options that vested as of December 31, 2012 will remain exercisable until ten years from the date of original grant, subject to certain exceptions set forth in the amendment; (iii) unvested restricted stock that was subject only to time-based vesting fully vested in December 2012; and (iv) the condition in his restricted stock grant and award agreements that he remain employed until a specified date was waived and all outstanding restricted stock subject to performance-based vesting will remain subject to the performance vesting conditions set forth in the applicable grant and award agreement. As a result of the modification, we recorded a non-cash charge of $6.4 million, which was classified within the Restructuring and special charges line of our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2012.any other period presented.
The table below presents unrecognized compensation expense at December 31, 20142016 for each class of award, and the remaining expected term for this expense to be recognized:
Unrecognized  compensation expense 
Expected
recognition (years)
Unrecognized
compensation expense
 
Expected
recognition (years)
Options$13,055
 2.5
$10,822
 2.2
Restricted securities12,417
 1.9
17,448
 1.7
Total unrecognized compensation expense$25,472
  $28,270
 
12. Shareholders’ Equity
On March 16, 2010, we completed an IPO of our ordinary shares. Subsequent to our IPO, we have completed various secondary public offerings of our ordinary shares. Our former principal shareholder, Sensata Investment Company S.C.A. ("SCA"), and certain members of management participated in the secondary offerings. The share capital of SCA iswas owned by entities associated with Bain Capital Partners, LLC (“Bain Capital”), a leading global private investment firm, co-investors (Bain Capital and co-investors are collectively referred to as the “Sponsors”), and certain members of our senior management. As of December 31, 20142016, SCA no longer owned any of our outstanding ordinary shares.
The following table summarizes the details of our IPO and secondary offerings:
 Date of Completion Ordinary shares sold by us Ordinary shares sold by our existing shareholders and employees Offering price per share 
Net proceeds received (1)
IPOMarch 16, 2010 26,316
 5,284
 $18.00
 $436,053
     Over-allotment (2)
April 14, 2010 
 4,740
 $18.00
 $2,515
Secondary public offering (2)
November 17, 2010 
 23,000
 $24.10
 $3,696
Secondary public offeringFebruary 24, 2011 
 20,000
 $33.15
 $2,137
     Over-allotment (2)
March 2, 2011 
 3,000
 $33.15
 $261
Secondary public offeringDecember 17, 2012 
 10,000
 $29.95
 $2,384
Secondary public offeringFebruary 19, 2013 
 15,000
 $33.20
 $
Secondary public offeringMay 28, 2013 
 12,500
 $35.95
 $
Secondary public offeringDecember 6, 2013 
 15,500
 $38.25
 $
Secondary public offeringMay 27, 2014 
 11,500
 $42.42
 $
Secondary public offeringSeptember 10, 2014 
 15,051
 $47.30
 $
(1)The proceeds received by us, which include proceeds received from the exercise of stock options, are net of underwriters'discounts and commissions and offering expenses.
(2) Represents or includes shares exercised by the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares from the selling shareholders.
Our authorized share capital consists of 400.0 million ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.01 per share, of which 178.4 million ordinary shares were issued and 169.3170.9 million were outstanding as of December 31, 20142016. This excludes 0.7Issued and outstanding shares exclude 0.9 million unvestedoutstanding restricted securities.securities and 3.5 million outstanding stock options. We also have authorized 400.0 million preference shares with a nominal value of €0.01 per share, none of which are issued or outstanding. See Note 11, "Share-Based Payment Plans," for awards available for grant under our outstanding equity plans.

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Treasury Shares
In October 2012, our Board of Directors authorizedWe have a $250.0 million share repurchase program. In October 2013program in place. Under this program, we may repurchase ordinary shares from time to time, at such times and February 2014,in amounts to be determined by our management, based on market conditions, legal requirements, and other corporate considerations, on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase program may be modified or terminated by our Board of Directors authorized amendmentsat any time. 
We did not repurchase any ordinary shares under this program during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we repurchased 4.3 million ordinary shares, for an aggregate purchase price of $181.8 million, at an average price of $42.22 per ordinary share. Of the ordinary shares repurchased during the year ended December 31, 2014, 4.0 million were repurchased from SCA in a private, non-underwritten transaction, concurrent with the closing of the May 2014 secondary offering, at $42.42 per ordinary share, which was equal to the price paid by the underwriters. On February 1, 2016, our Board of Directors amended the terms of thethis program in each caseorder to reset the amount available for share repurchases to $250.0 million. Refer to the Capital Resources section of Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations," included elsewhere inAt December 31, 2016, $250.0 million remained available for share repurchase under this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of the terms of this program. During 2014, 2013, and 2012 we repurchased 4.3 million, 8.6 million, and 0.5 million ordinary shares, respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $181.8 million, $305.1 million, and $15.2 million, respectively, at an average price of $42.22, $35.55, and $29.75 per ordinary share, respectively. Of the ordinary shares repurchased in 2014 and 2013, 4.0 million and 4.5 million, respectively, were repurchased from SCA in private, non-underwritten transactions, concurrent with the closing of the May 2014 and December 2013 secondary offerings, respectively, at $42.42 and $38.25 per ordinary share, respectively, which, in each case, was equal to the price paid by the underwriters.
Ordinary shares repurchased by us are recorded at cost as treasury shares and result in a reduction of shareholders' equity. We reissue treasury shares as part of our share-based compensation programs. When shares are reissued, we determine the cost using the FIFOfirst-in, first-out method. During the years ended December 31, 20142016, 2013,2015, and 20122014, we issuedreissued 0.5 million, 1.1 million, and 1.6 million 2.5 million,treasury shares, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 0.1 million ordinary shares held2015, in treasury, respectively, as part of our share-based compensation programs and employee stock purchase plan. In connection with our treasury share reissuances, in 2014, 2013, and 2012, we recognized lossesreductions in Retained earnings of $28.7 million, $59.5$16.8 million, and $2.7$23.7 million, that were recorded in Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit).respectively.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows:
Net Unrealized (Loss)/Gain on Derivative Instruments Designated and Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit and Retiree Healthcare Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive LossDeferred (Loss)/Gain on Derivative Instruments Defined Benefit and Retiree Healthcare Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2011$(3,127) $(20,097) $(23,224)
Pre-tax current period change(3,151) (14,330) (17,481)
Income tax benefit/(expense)1,483
 (184) 1,299
Balance at December 31, 2012(4,795) (34,611) (39,406)
Pre-tax current period change(3,756) 14,621
 10,865
Income tax benefit/(expense)939
 (5,505) (4,566)
Balance at December 31, 2013(7,612) (25,495) (33,107)$(7,612) $(25,495) $(33,107)
Pre-tax current period change34,521
 (4,667) 29,854
34,521
 (4,667) 29,854
Income tax (expense)/benefit(9,331) 836
 (8,495)(9,331) 836
 (8,495)
Balance at December 31, 2014$17,578
 $(29,326) $(11,748)17,578
 (29,326) (11,748)
Pre-tax current period change(18,301) 359
 (17,942)
Income tax benefit/(expense)4,575
 (875) 3,700
Balance at December 31, 20153,852
 (29,842) (25,990)
Pre-tax current period change(5,106) (4,934) (10,040)
Income tax benefit1,277
 686
 1,963
Balance at December 31, 2016$23
 $(34,090) $(34,067)
The details of the components of Other comprehensive income/(loss),/income, net of tax, for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 2015, and 20132014 are as follows:
  Year Ended December 31, 2014 Year Ended December 31, 2013
  Derivative Instruments Designated and Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit and Retiree Healthcare Plans Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Derivative Instruments Designated and Qualifying as Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit and Retiree Healthcare Plans Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications $25,014
 $(3,456) $21,558
 $(4,767) 7,405
 $2,638
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss 176
 (375) (199) 1,950
 1,711
 3,661
Net current period other comprehensive income/(loss) $25,190
 $(3,831) $21,359
 $(2,817) $9,116
 $6,299
  Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014
  Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit and Retiree Healthcare Plans Total Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit and Retiree Healthcare Plans Total Cash Flow Hedges Defined Benefit and Retiree Healthcare Plans Total
Other comprehensive (loss)/income before reclassifications $(6,356) $(6,816) $(13,172) $19,464
 $(634) $18,830
 $25,014
 $(3,456) $21,558
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss 2,527
 2,568
 5,095
 (33,190) 118
 (33,072) 176
 (375) (199)
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/income $(3,829) $(4,248) $(8,077) $(13,726) $(516) $(14,242) $25,190
 $(3,831) $21,359

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The details aboutof the amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 2015, and 20132014 are as follows:
            
 Amount of Loss/(Gain) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  Amount of (Gain)/Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 
Component Year Ended December 31,
2014
 Year Ended December 31,
2013
 Affected Line in Consolidated Statements of Operations  Year Ended December 31, 2016 Year Ended December 31, 2015 Year Ended December 31, 2014 Affected Line in Consolidated Statements of Operations
Derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges             
Interest rate caps $972
 $1,063
 
Interest expense (1)
  $
 $
 $972
 
Interest expense (1)
Interest rate caps 
 1,097
 
Other, net (1)
 
Foreign currency forward contracts 334
 2,206
 
Net revenue (1)
  (17,720) (54,537) 334
 
Net revenue (1)
Foreign currency forward contracts (1,070) (1,766) 
Cost of revenue (1)
  21,089
 10,284
 (1,070) 
Cost of revenue (1)
 236
 2,600
 Total before tax 
 (60) (650) Benefit from income taxes 
 $176
 $1,950
 Net of tax 
Total, before taxes 3,369
 (44,253) 236
 Income before taxes
Income tax effect (842) 11,063
 (60) Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
Total, net of taxes $2,527
 $(33,190) $176
 Net income
             
Defined benefit and retiree healthcare plans $(361) $2,651
 
Various (2)
  $2,975
 $351
 $(361) 
Various (2)
 (14) (940) Benefit from income taxes 
 $(375) $1,711
 Net of tax 
Income tax effect (407) (233) (14) Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
Total, net of taxes $2,568
 $118
 $(375) Net income
(1)
See Note 16, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," for additional details on amounts to be reclassified in the future from Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
(2)
Amounts related to defined benefit and retiree healthcare plans reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss affect the Cost of revenue, Research and development, Restructuring and Selling, generalspecial charges, and administrativeSG&A line items in the consolidated statements of operations. TheseThe amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 10, "Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits," for additional details of net periodic benefit cost.
13. Related Party Transactions
Effective September 10,SCA
Share Repurchases
Concurrent with the closing of the May 2014 secondary offering, we repurchased 4.0 million ordinary shares from SCA sold its remaining shares in a private, non-underwritten transaction at a price per ordinary share of $42.42, which was equal to the Company, and was no longer a related party as of that date. The transactions below represent transactions that occurred prior to that date.price paid by the underwriters.
The table below presents related party transactions recognized during the identified periods.Texas Instruments
 Administrative Services Agreement Legal Services
Charges recognized in SG&A expense   
2014$
 $260
2013$(281) $1,022
2012$177
 $835
    
Payments made related to charges recognized in SG&A expense   
2014$
 $512
2013$
 $1,256
2012$385
 $1,030

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Administrative Services Agreement
In 2009, we entered into a fee for service arrangement with SCA for ongoing consulting, management advisory, and other services (the “Administrative Services Agreement”), effective January 1, 2008. Expenses related to this arrangement were recorded in SG&A expense. On May 10, 2013, the Administrative Services Agreement was terminated upon a mutual agreement between us and SCA. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we did not record any amounts due to SCA under this agreement.
Financing and Secondary Transactions
During the time SCA was one of our shareholders, we utilized one of SCA’s shareholders for legal services. Costs related to such legal services are recorded in SG&A expense. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded $0.4 million for legal services provided by this shareholder in connection with our refinancing transactions, of which $0.3 million was paid during the year ended December 31, 2013 and $0.1 million was paid during the year ended December 31, 2014. These amounts are not reflected in the table above. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we did not record any expense related to these legal services.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had an amount due to this shareholder of $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to secondary offerings and other matters.
Cross License Agreement
In connection with the 2006 Acquisition, weWe have entered into a perpetual, royalty-free cross license agreement with TI (the “Cross License Agreement”). Under the Cross License Agreement, the parties grantgranted each other a license to use certain technology used in connection with the other party’s business.
Share Repurchase
We repurchased 4.0 million ordinary shares from SCA concurrent with the closing of the May 2014 secondary offering. The share repurchase was effected in a private, non-underwritten transaction at a price per ordinary share of $42.42, which was equal to the price paid by the underwriters.
We repurchased 4.5 million ordinary shares from SCA concurrent with the closing of the December 2013 secondary offering. The share repurchase was effected in a private, non-underwritten transaction at a price per ordinary share of $38.25, which was equal to the price paid by the underwriters.
14. Commitments and Contingencies
Future minimum payments for capital leases, other financing obligations, and non-cancelable operating leases in effect as of December 31, 20142016 are as follows:
Future Minimum PaymentsFuture Minimum Payments
Capital
Leases
 
Other Financing
Arrangements
 
Operating
Leases
 Total
Capital
Leases
 
Other Financing
Obligations
 
Operating
Leases
 Total
For the year ending December 31,              
2015$4,548
 $2,239
 $9,783
 $16,570
20164,540
 2,239
 8,289
 15,068
20174,419
 2,739
 6,762
 13,920
$5,076
 $2,504
 $13,107
 $20,687
20184,455
 10,474
 5,141
 20,070
5,113
 2,344
 10,186
 17,643
20194,491
 2,000
 2,862
 9,353
5,148
 2,344
 7,362
 14,854
2020 and thereafter29,068
 
 8,878
 37,946
20205,184
 324
 4,934
 10,442
20214,753
 
 3,750
 8,503
2022 and thereafter19,507
 
 30,455
 49,962
Net minimum rentals51,521
 19,691
 41,715
 112,927
44,781
 7,516
 69,794
 122,091
Less: interest portion(19,375) (3,650) 
 (23,025)(14,095) (1,091) 
 (15,186)
Present value of future minimum rentals$32,146
 $16,041
 $41,715
 $89,902
$30,686
 $6,425
 $69,794
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Non-cancelable purchase agreements exist with various suppliers, primarily for services such as information technology support. The terms of these agreements are fixed and determinable. As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had the following purchase commitments:
Purchase
Commitments
Purchase
Commitments
For the year ending December 31,  
2015$32,335
201611,955
20176,654
$9,484
20182,990
4,892
2019960
996
2020 and thereafter48
202047
202137
2022 and thereafter104
Total$54,942
$15,560
Collaborative Arrangements
On March 4, 2016, we entered into a strategic partnership agreement (the "SPA") with Quanergy Systems, Inc. ("Quanergy") to jointly develop, manufacture, and sell solid state Light Detection and Ranging ("LiDAR") sensors. Under the terms of the SPA, we will be exclusive partners with Quanergy for component level solid state LiDAR sensors in the transportation market.
We are accounting for the SPA under the provisions of ASC Topic 808, Collaborative Arrangements, under which the accounting for certain transactions is determined using principal versus agent considerations. Using the guidance in ASC Subtopic 605-45, Principal Agent Considerations, we have determined that we are the principal with respect to the SPA.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no amounts recorded to earnings related to the SPA.
Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
WeFrom time to time, we execute contracts involving indemnifications standardthat require us to indemnify the other parties to the contracts. These indemnification obligations generally arise in the relevant industry and indemnifications specific totwo contexts. First, in connection with certain transactions, such as the sale of a business.business or the issuance of debt or equity securities, the agreement typically contains standard provisions requiring us to indemnify the purchaser against breaches by us of representations and warranties contained in the agreement. These indemnificationsindemnities are generally subject to time and liability limitations. Second, we enter into agreements in the ordinary course of business, such as customer contracts, that might include claimscontain indemnification provisions relating to the following: environmental matters;product quality, intellectual property rights;infringement, governmental regulations and employment-related matters; customer, supplier,employment related matters, and other commercial contractual relationships; and financial matters.typical indemnities. In certain cases,

indemnification obligations arise by law. Performance under any of these indemnificationsindemnification obligations would generally be triggered by a breach of the terms of the contract or by a third-party claim. Historically, we have experienced only minimalimmaterial and infrequentirregular losses associated with these indemnifications. Consequently, any future liabilities brought about by these indemnifications cannot reasonably be estimated or accrued.
Indemnifications Provided As Part of Contracts and Agreements
We are party to the following types of agreements pursuant to which we may be obligated to indemnify a third party with respect to certain matters.
Sponsors: Upon the closing of the 2006 Acquisition, we entered into customary indemnification agreements with the Sponsors pursuant to which we agreed to indemnify them, either during or after the term of the agreements, against certain liabilities arising out of performance of a consulting agreement between us and each of the Sponsors and certain other claims and liabilities, including liabilities arising out of financing arrangements and securities offerings. There is no limit to the maximum future payments, if any, under these indemnifications.
Officers and Directors: In connection with our IPO, we entered into indemnification agreements with each of our board members and executive officers pursuant to which we agreed to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, and also advance expenses as incurred, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, from damages arising from the fact that such person is or was one of our directors or officers or that of any of our subsidiaries.
Our articles of association provide for indemnification of directors and officers by us to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, as it now exists or may hereinafter be amended (but, in the case of an amendment, only to the extent such amendment permits broader indemnification rights than permitted prior thereto), against any and all liabilities, including all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding, provided he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, our best interests, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful or outside of his or her mandate. The articles do not provide a limit to the maximum future payments, if any, under the indemnification. No indemnification is provided for in respect of any claim, issue, or matter as to which such person has been adjudged to be liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of his or her duty on our behalf.
In addition, we have a liability insurance policy that insures directors and officers against the cost of defense, settlement, or payment of claims and judgments under some circumstances. Certain indemnification payments may not be covered under our directors’ and officers’ insurance coverage.
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under the Securities Act of 1933, or to contribute to payments the underwriters may be required to make in respect thereof. The underwriting agreements do not provide a limit to the maximum future payments, if any, under these indemnifications.
Initial Purchasers of Senior Notes: Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreements entered into in connection with our private placement senior note offerings, we are obligated to indemnify the initial purchasers of the Senior Notes against certain liabilities caused by any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact in various documents relied upon by such initial purchasers, or to contribute to payments the initial purchasers may be required to make in respect thereof. The purchase agreements do not provide a limit to the maximum future payments, if any, under these indemnifications.
Intellectual Property and Product Liability Indemnification: We routinely sell products with a limited intellectual property and product liability indemnification included in the terms of sale. Historically, we have had only minimalimmaterial and infrequentirregular losses associated with these indemnifications. Consequently, any future liabilities resulting from these indemnifications cannot reasonably be estimated or accrued.
Product Warranty Liabilities
Our standard terms of sale provide our customers with a warranty against faulty workmanship and the use of defective materials, which, depending on the product, generally exists for a period of twelve to eighteen months after the date we ship the product to our customer or for a period of twelve months after the date the customer resells our product, whichever comes first. We do not offer separately priced extended warranty or product maintenance contracts. Our liability associated with this warranty is, at our option, to repair the product, replace the product, or provide the customer with a credit.
We also sell products to customers under negotiated agreements or where we have accepted the customer’s terms of purchase. In these instances, we may provide additional warranties for longer durations, consistent with differing end-market practices, and where our liability is not limited. In addition, many sales take place in situations where commercial or civil codes, or other laws, would imply various warranties and restrict limitations on liability.
In the event a warranty claim based on defective materials exists, we may be able to recover some of the cost of the claim from the vendor from whom the materials were purchased. Our ability to recover some of the costs will depend on the terms and conditions to which we agreed when the materials were purchased. When a warranty claim is made, the only collateral available to us is the return of the inventory from the customer making the warranty claim. Historically, when customers make a warranty claim, we either replace the product or provide the customer with a credit. We generally do not rework the returned product.
Our policy is to accrue for warranty claims when a loss is both probable and estimable. This is accomplished by accruing for estimated returns and estimated costs to replace the product at the time the related revenue is recognized. Liabilities for warranty claims have historically not been material. In some instances, customers may make claims for costs they incurred or other damages related to a claim. Any potentially material liabilities associated with these claims are discussed in this Note under the heading Legal Proceedings and Claims.

Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Our operations and facilities are subject to U.S. and non-U.S. laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment and our employees, including those governing air emissions, water discharges, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, and the cleanup of contaminated sites. We could incur substantial costs, including cleanup costs, fines, civil or criminal sanctions, or third-party property damage or personal injury claims, in the event of violations or liabilities under these laws and regulations, or non-compliance with the environmental permits required at our facilities. Potentially significant expenditures could be required in order to comply with environmental laws that may be adopted or imposed in the future. We are, however, not aware of any threatened or pending material environmental investigations, lawsuits, or claims involving us or our operations.
Legal Proceedings and Claims
We account for litigation and claims losses in accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”). Under ASC 450, loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable and estimable losses at our best estimate of a loss or, when a best estimate cannot be made, at our estimate of the minimum loss. These estimates are often developed prior to knowing the amount of the ultimate loss, require the application of considerable judgment, and are refined each accounting period as additional information becomes known. Accordingly, we are often initially unable to develop a best estimate of loss and therefore the minimum amount, which could be an immaterial amount, is recorded. As information becomes known, either the minimum loss amount is increased, or a best estimate can be made, generally resulting in additional loss provisions. A best estimate amount may be changed to a lower amount when events result in an expectation of a more favorable outcome than previously expected.
We are regularly involved in a number of claims and litigation matters in the ordinary course of business. Most of our litigation matters are third-party claims for property damage allegedly caused by our products, but some involve allegations of personal injury or wrongful death. We believe that the ultimate resolution of the current litigation matters pending against us, except potentially those matters described below, will not be material to our financial statements.
Insurance Claims
The accounting for insurance claims depends on a variety of factors, including the nature of the claim, the evaluation of coverage, the amount of proceeds (or anticipated proceeds), the ability of an insurer to satisfy the claim, and the timing of the loss and corresponding recovery. In accordance with ASC 450, receipts from insurance up to the amount of loss recognized are considered recoveries. Recoveries are recognized in the financial statements when they are probable of receipt. Insurance proceeds in excess of the amount of loss recognized are considered gains. Gains are recognized in the financial statements in the period in which contingencies related to the claim (or a specific portion of the claim) have been resolved. We classify insurance proceeds in the consolidated statements of operations in a manner consistent with the related losses.
Matters that have become immaterial for future disclosure
The following matters have been disclosed in previous filings. While these matters have not been resolved in 2016, they have become immaterial for disclosure, as we believe any future activity is unlikely to be material to our financial statements.
Environmental matters
In 2001, TI's subsidiary in Brazil ("TI BrazilBrazil") was notified by the State of São Paolo, Brazil regarding its potential cleanup liability as a generator of wastes sent to the Aterro Mantovani disposal site, which operated near Campinas from 1972 to 1987. The site is a landfill contaminated with a variety of chemical materials, including petroleum products, allegedly disposed at the site. TI Brazil is one of over 50 companies notified of potential cleanup liability. There have been several lawsuits filed by third parties alleging personal injuries caused by exposure to drinking water contaminated by the disposal site. Our subsidiary, Sensata Technologies BrazilSensores e Controles do Brasil Ltda. ("ST Brazil"), is the successor in interest to TI Brazil. However, in accordance with the terms of the acquisition agreement entered into in connection with the 2006 Acquisition (the “Acquisition Agreement”), TI has retained these liabilities (subject to the limitations set forth in that agreement) and has agreed to indemnify us with regard to these excluded liabilities. Additionally, in 2008, five lawsuits were filed against ST Brazil alleging personal injuries suffered by individuals who were

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exposed to drinking water allegedly contaminated by the Aterro Mantovani disposal site. These matters are managed and controlled by TI. TI is defending these five lawsuits in the 1st Civil Court of Jaquariuna, SanSão Paolo. Although ST Brazil cooperates with TI in this process, we do not anticipate incurring any non-reimbursable expenses related to the matters described above. Accordingly, no amounts have been accrued for these matters as of December 31, 2014 or 2013.2016.
Control Devices, Inc. (“CDI”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of one of our U.S. operating subsidiaries, Sensata Technologies, Inc., acquired through our acquisition of First Technology Automotive, is party to a post-closure license, along with GTE Operations Support, Inc. (“GTE”), from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with respect to a closed

hazardous waste surface impoundment located on real property owned by CDI in Standish, Maine. The post-closure license obligates GTE to operate a pump and treatment process to reduce the levels of chlorinated solvents in the groundwater under the property. The post-closure license obligates CDI to maintain the property and provide access to GTE. We do not expect the costs to comply with the post-closure license to be material. As a related but separate matter, pursuant to the terms of an environmental agreement dated July 6, 1994, GTE retained liability and agreed to indemnify CDI for certain liabilities related to the soil and groundwater contamination from the surface impoundment and an out-of-service leach field at the Standish, Maine facility, and CDI and GTE have certain obligations related to the property and each other. The site is contaminated primarily with chlorinated solvents. In 2013, CDI subdivided and sold a portion of the property subject to the post-closure license, including a manufacturing building, but retained the portion of the property that contains the closed hazardous waste surface impoundment, for which it and GTE continue to be subject to the obligations of the post closure license. The buyer of the facility is also now subject to certain restrictions of the post-closure license. CDI has agreed to complete an ecological risk assessment on sediments in an unnamed stream crossing the sold and retained land and to indemnify the buyer for certain remediation costs associated with sediments in the unnamed stream. We do not expect the remaining cost associated with addressing the soil and groundwater contamination, or our obligations relating to the indemnification of the buyer of the facility, to be material.
Legal Proceedings and Claims
We account for litigation and claims losses in accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies (“ASC 450”). Under ASC 450, loss contingency provisions are recorded for probable and estimable losses at our best estimate of a loss or, when a best estimate cannot be made, at our estimate of the minimum loss. These estimates are often developed prior to knowing the amount of the ultimate loss, require the application of considerable judgment, and are refined each accounting period as additional information becomes known. Accordingly, we are often initially unable to develop a best estimate of loss and therefore the minimum amount, which could be zero, is recorded. As information becomes known, either the minimum loss amount is increased, or a best estimate can be made, generally resulting in additional loss provisions. A best estimate amount may be changed to a lower amount when events result in an expectation of a more favorable outcome than previously expected.
We are regularly involved in a number of claims and litigation matters in the ordinary course of business. Most of our litigation matters are third-party claims for property damage allegedly caused by our products, but some involve allegations of personal injury or wrongful death. We believe that the ultimate resolution of the current litigation matters pending against us, except potentially those matters described below, will not have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Insurance Claims
The accounting for insurance claims depends on a variety of factors, including the nature of the claim, the evaluation of coverage, the amount of proceeds (or anticipated proceeds), the ability of an insurer to satisfy the claim, and the timing of the loss and corresponding recovery. In accordance with ASC 450, receipts from insurance up to the amount of loss recognized are considered recoveries. Recoveries are recognized in the financial statements when they are probable of receipt. Insurance proceeds in excess of the amount of loss recognized are considered gains. Gains are recognized in the financial statements in the period in which contingencies related to the claim (or a specific portion of the claim) have been resolved. We classify insurance proceeds in our consolidated statements of operations in a manner consistent with the related losses.
Pending Litigation and Claims
Ford Speed Control Deactivation Switch Litigation: We are involved in a number of litigation matters relating to a pressure switch that TI sold to Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) for several years until 2002. Ford incorporated the switch into a cruise control deactivation switch system that it installed in certain vehicles. Due to concerns that, in some circumstances, this system and switch may cause fires, Ford and related companies issued numerous separate recalls of vehicles between 1999 and 2009, which covered approximately fourteen million vehicles in the aggregate.

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As of December 31, 2014, we are a defendant in seven lawsuits in which plaintiffs have alleged property damage and various personal injuries caused by vehicle fires related to the system and switch. For the most part, these cases seek an unspecified amount of compensatory and exemplary damages, however one plaintiff has submitted a demand in the amount of $0.2 million. Ford and TI are co-defendants in each of these lawsuits. In accordance with the terms of the Acquisition Agreement, we are managing and defending these lawsuits on behalf of both parties.
Pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition Agreement, and subject to the limitations set forth in that agreement, TI has agreed to indemnify us for certain claims and litigation, including the Ford matter. The Acquisition Agreement provides that when the aggregate amount of costs and/or damages from such claims exceeds $30.0 million, TI will reimburse us for amounts incurred in excess of that threshold up to a cap of $300.0 million. We entered into an agreement with TI, called the Contribution and Cooperation Agreement, dated October 24, 2011, whereby TI acknowledged that amounts we paid through September 30, 2011, plus an additional cash payment, would be deemed to satisfy the $30.0 million threshold. Accordingly, TI will not contest the claims or the amounts claimed through September 30, 2011. Costs that we have incurred since September 30, 2011, or may incur in the future, will be reimbursed by TI up to a cap of $300.0 million less amounts incurred by TI. TI has reimbursed us for expenses incurred through September 30, 2014. We do not believe that aggregate TI and Sensata costs will exceed $300.0 million.
SGL Italia: Our subsidiaries, STBV and Sensata Technologies Italia, are defendants in a lawsuit, Luigi Lavazza s.p.a. and SGL Italia s.r.l. v. Sensata Technologies Italia s.r.l., Sensata Technologies, B.V., and Komponent s.r.l., Court of Milan, bench 7, brought in the court in Milan, Italy. The lawsuit alleges defects in one of our electromechanical control products. The plaintiffs are alleging €4.2 million in damages. We have denied liability in this matter. We filed our most recent answer to the lawsuit in November 2012. On February 14, 2014 the court appointed an independent technical expert and set a calendar for the process, to include a meeting of the expert with both parties on March 3, 2014 and a series of milestones for production of a report. The expert has submitted its final report to the court. The court reviewed this report at a hearing held in November 2014. On December 4, 2014, the court issued an order finding Sensata 30% to 40% responsible, and has set a hearing date of March 5, 2015 at which it will appoint an independent accounting expert to review the cost data and subsequently issue a report. We believe that a loss is probable. As of December 31, 2014, we have recorded an accrual of $0.3 million, which represents the low end of the estimated range of loss.
Automotive Customers: In the fourth quarter of 2013, one of our automotive customers alleged defects in certain of our sensor products installed in the customer's vehicles during 2013. In the first quarter of 2014, another customer alleged similar defects. The alleged defects are not safety related. In the third quarter of 2014, we made a contribution to one of the customersthis customer in the amount of $0.7 million. We continuemillion, which resolved a portion of the claim. In the first quarter of 2016, this customer requested an additional reimbursement related to workthese alleged defects. In December 2016, we settled this matter with these customers towardsthe customer. The settlement stipulates that we make a final resolutionlump-sum cash payment of these matters$4.4 million as reimbursement for a portion of costs incurred to date, and considercompensate the customer for a loss to be probable.portion of costs associated with potential future claims. As of December 31, 2014,2016, we have recorded an accrual related to this settlement of $0.9$5.1 million, representing our best estimate of the potential loss.
U.S. Automaker: A U.S. automaker has alleged non-safety related defects in certaintotal amount to be paid under the terms of our sensor products installed in its vehicles from 2009 through 2011. In January 2015, the customer informed us that future repairs will involve up to 150,000 vehicles over an estimated ten year period, and that they will seek reimbursement of these costs (or a portion thereof). The estimated future costs are undetermined at this time.settlement agreement. We are contesting the customer's allegations and do not believe that future payments required per the terms of this settlement agreement will be materially in excess of the accrued amount.
Brazil Local Tax: Schrader International Brasil Ltda. ("Schrader Brazil") is involved in litigation with the tax department of the State of São Paulo, Brazil (the “São Paulo Tax Department”), which is claiming underpayment of state taxes. The total amount claimed is approximately, $26.0 million, which includes penalties and interest. It is our understanding that the courts have denied the São Paulo Tax Department’s claim, a decision which has been appealed. Certain of our subsidiaries have been indemnified by a previous owner of Schrader (who is responsible for and is currently managing the defense of this matter) for any potential loss relating to this issue, however Schrader Brazil had been requested to pledge certain of its assets as collateral for the disputed amount while the case is probable. Accordingly, asheard. As of December 31, 2014,2016, Schrader Brazil has been released from this lien, and we have not recorded an accrual forrelated to this claim.matter. Although this matter is ongoing, we believe that we no longer have any potential risk of loss.
Matters Resolved During 2016
Korean Supplier: In the first quarter of 2014, one of our Korean suppliers, Yukwang Co. Ltd. ("Yukwang"), notified us that they wereit was terminating ourits existing agreement with themus and stopped shipping product to us. We brought legal proceedings against Yukwang in Seoul Central District Court, seeking an injunction to protect Sensata-owned manufacturing equipment physically located at Yukwang’s facility. Yukwang countered that we were in breach of contract and alleged damages of approximately $7.6 million. We are litigating these proceedings. The Seoul Central District Court granted our request for an injunction ordering Yukwang not to destroy any of our assets physically located at Yukwang’s facility, but on August 25, 2014 did not grant injunctive relief requiring Yukwang to return equipment and inventory to us. We have filed an appeal of the adverse decision and intend to aggressively pursue our claims and to defend against Yukwang’s counter claims.
In the first quarter of 2014, Yukwang filed a complaint against us with the Small and Medium Business Administration (the “SMBA”), a Korean government agency charged with protecting the interests of small and medium sized businesses. The SMBA attempted to mediate the dispute between us and Yukwang, but its efforts failed. We believe that the SMBA has abandoned its efforts to mediate the dispute.
On May 27, 2014, Yukwang filed a patent infringement action against us and our equipment supplier with the Suwon district court seeking a preliminary injunction for infringement of Korean patent number 847,738. Yukwang also filed a patent scope action on the same patent with the Korean Intellectual Property Tribunal ("KIPT") and sought police investigation into the alleged infringement. Yukwang iswas seeking unspecified damages as well as an injunction barring us from using parts covered

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by the patent in the future. On October 8, 2014, the Suwon district court entered an order dismissing the patent infringement action on invalidity grounds. On October 14, 2014, Yukwang filed an appeal of that decision on October 14, 2014, and that appeal will be heard byto the Seoul High Court (an intermediate appellate court), a process that could take between six and twelve months.. The Seoul High Court has set a first hearingdecided in our favor on February 29, 2016, and Yukwang did not

attempt to appeal this decision to the appeal for March 10, 2015. Additionally,Korean Supreme Court, so this decision is now final. On April 24, 2015, the KIPT proceeding, which has been dormant, hasissued a hearing scheduled fordecision in our favor, finding the patent to be invalid. On January 22, 2016, the Korean Patent Court affirmed the invalidity decision. On February 12, 2015. We continue2016, Yukwang filed an appeal to vigorously defend ourselves against these actions.the Korean Supreme Court. On June 9, 2016, the Korean Supreme Court decided not to hear further appeals. This concludes the intellectual property matters.
In August 2014, the Korean Fair Trade Commission (the “KFTC”) opened investigations into allegations made by Yukwang that our indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Sensata Technologies Korea Limited, engaged in unfair trade practices and violated a Korean law relating to subcontractors.subcontractors (the "Subcontracting Act"). We have responded to information requests from the KFTC. If its investigation determines that our subsidiary has violated Korean law,A hearing was held by the KFTC can order injunctions, award damageson October 2, 2015, and we held several meetings and responded to a subpoena for documents in early 2016. On March 15, 2016, the KFTC issued a decision that found us "not guilty" of up to 2% of impacted revenue for unfair trade practices, and award damages of up to two times the value of the relevant subcontract forseveral allegations involving alleged violations of the subcontractor law. Damages could cover upFair Trade Act but found us "guilty" of imposing unfair trade terms and conditions. The agency has issued a "strict warning" to the entire period, which is several years, during which Sensata or any of its current subsidiaries had been operating in Korea. In addition,compel future compliance but will not issue a fine. On April 7, 2016, the KFTC hasissued a decision that found us “not guilty” of alleged violations of the authority to prosecute criminally.Subcontracting Act.
We are responding to these various actions by Yukwang. We do not believe that all of the above matters have now been resolved, with no amount due by us, and as a loss is probable, andresult, as of December 31, 2014,2016, we have not recorded an accrual forrelated to these matters.
Brazil Local TaxHassett Class Action Lawsuit: : Schrader International Brasil Ltda. is involved in litigation with the Tax Department of the State of São Paulo, Brazil (the “São Paulo Tax Department”), which is claiming underpayment of state taxes. The total amount claimed is approximately $25.0 million, which includes penalties and interest. It is our understanding that the courts have denied the São Paulo Tax Department’s claim, a decision which has been appealed. Although we do not believe that a loss is probable in this matter, Schrader International Brasil Ltda. has been requested to pledge certain of its assets as collateral for the disputed amount while the case is heard. Certain of our subsidiaries have been indemnified by Tomkins Limited (a previous owner of Schrader) for any potential loss relating to this issue, and Tomkins Limited is responsible for and is currently managing the defense of this matter. As of December 31, 2014, we have not recorded an accrual for this matter.
Bridgestone: On May 2, 2013, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“Bridgestone”)March 19, 2015, two named plaintiffs filed a lawsuit, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC v. Schrader-Bridgestone International, Inc., Case No. 1:13-cv-00763,class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Delaware, alleging thatMichigan against Chrysler and Schrader-Bridgeport International, Inc. d/b/a, styled Hassett v. FCA US, LLC et al., case number 2:2015cv11030 (E.D. Michigan). The lawsuit alleged that faulty valve stems were used in Schrader International, Inc., Schrader Electronics Ltd.,TPMS installed on Chrysler vehicles model years 2007 through 2014. It alleged breach of warranty, unjust enrichment, and Schrader Electronics, Inc. (collectively, “Schrader Electronics”) infringed on certain of its patents (U.S. Patent Numbers 5,562,787, 6,630,885, and 7,161,476) concerning original equipment and original equipment replacement TPMS. Bridgestone is seeking a permanent injunction preventing Schrader Electronics from making, using, importing, offering to sell, or selling any devices that infringe or contribute to the infringement of any claimviolations of the asserted patents, or from inducing others to infringe any claimMichigan Consumer Protection Act and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and was seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Both the size of the asserted patents; judgment for money damages, interest, costs, and other damages;class and the award of a compulsory ongoing licensing fee. This case is in discovery, with a claim construction hearing having been held in December 2014, close of expert discovery scheduled for March 25, 2015, and a trial scheduled fordamages sought were unspecified. The plaintiffs, joined by an additional individual, filed an amended complaint dated June 1,2, 2015. Bridgestone has also filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Germany, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC v. Schrader International Inc., District Court Munich I, alleging that Schrader Electronics’ TPMS products sold in Germany are infringing on one of its German counterparts’ patents (the German part of European Patent Office patent No. 1309460 B1). On July 12, 2014, the German23, 2015, along with Chrysler, we filed motions to dismiss. The court renderedheld a judgment in favor of Bridgestone on the issue of infringement. We are filing an appeal of this decision. We have also filed a nullity action in the German patent court seeking a finding of invalidity of the patent. A hearing on thatthese motions on December 2, 2015. On December 7, 2015, the court dismissed the complaint on procedural grounds. The plaintiffs did not re-file their claim, and as a result, this matter is expected in 2015. Bridgestone is asserting damages related to these various matters in excess of $45.0 million. We do not believe that a loss is probable, and as of December 31, 2014, we have not recorded an accrual for these matters.concluded.
FCPA Voluntary Disclosure
In 2010, an internal investigation was conducted under the direction of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors to determine whether any laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), may have been violated in connection with a certain business relationship entered into by one of our operating subsidiaries involving business in China. We believe the amount of payments and the business involved was immaterial. We discontinued the specific business relationship, and our investigation has not identified any other suspect transactions. We contacted the United States Department of Justice (the "DOJ") and the SEC to make a voluntary disclosure of the possible violations, the investigation, and the initial findings. We have been fully cooperating with their review. During 2012, the DOJ informed us that it has closed its inquiry into the matter but indicated that it could reopen its inquiry in the future in the event it were to receive additional information or evidence. We have not received an update from the SEC concerning the status of its inquiry. The FCPA (and related statutes and regulations) provides for potential monetary penalties, criminal and civil sanctions, and other remedies. We are unable to estimate the

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potential penalties and/or sanctions, if any, that might be assessed and, accordingly, no provision has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Matters Resolved During 2014
Romans vs. Ford: We were a defendant in one case related to this system and switch that involves wrongful death allegations. This case, Romans vs. Ford et al, Case No. CVH 20100126, Court of Common Pleas, Madison County, Ohio, involved claims for property damage, personal injury, and three fatalities resulting from an April 5, 2008 residential fire alleged to involve a Ford vehicle. On April 1, 2010, the plaintiff filed suit against TI and Sensata and this case was subsequently consolidated with an earlier lawsuit, former Case No. CVC 20090074, filed against Ford. On March 18, 2013, the court granted our motion for dismissal, with the case continuing against Ford. The plaintiff subsequently filed an appeal of the decision dismissing Sensata. On April 22, 2013, the court issued a stay of the proceedings until the appeal was completed. On November 18, 2013, the Court of Appeals, 12th Appellate District of Ohio, Madison County (Case No. CA2013-04-012), issued an opinion affirming the summary judgment dismissal granted in our favor. On December 31, 2013, the plaintiff filed notice of appeal in the Supreme Court of Ohio. On March 28, 2014, we were informed that the Ohio Supreme Court had rejected the plaintiff’s request, leaving the appellate court decision in place. We have been dismissed from the litigation in accordance with the trial court's previous ruling.
Venmar: We have been involved in a related series of claims and lawsuits involving products we sold to one of our customers, Venmar, that sold ventilation and air exchanger equipment containing an electromechanical control product. Venmar conducted recalls in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on similar equipment in 2007, 2008, and 2011. In April 2013, two of the pending claims were filed as lawsuits. These are Cincinnati Ins. Co. v. Sensata Technologies, Inc., Case No. 13105170NP, 52nd Cir. Ct., Huron Co., MI and Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. Venmar Ventilation, Case No. 13917CZ, 37th Cir. Ct., Calhoun Co., MI. These lawsuits involved claims for damages in the amount of $0.9 million and $6.2 million, respectively. On March 28, 2014, the lawsuit filed by Cincinnati Ins. Co. was settled out of court with no contribution from us. On September 4, 2014, Auto-Owners Ins. Co. agreed to dismiss us from the lawsuit and has filed a stipulation and order of dismissal with the court.
Aircraft: In 2012, certain of our subsidiaries, along with more than twenty other defendants, were named in lawsuits involving a plane crash on May 25, 2011 that resulted in four deaths. The first lawsuit was filed on May 24, 2012 in Pike Circuit Court, Kentucky. This lawsuit is styled Campbell vs. Aero Resources Corporation et al, Civil Action 12-C1-652, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Pike Circuit Court, Div. No. I (the "Campbell case"). A second lawsuit was filed on July 5, 2012 in Jessamine Circuit Court, Kentucky. This lawsuit is styled Shuey v. Hawker Beechcraft, Inc. et al, Civil Action 12-C1-650, Commonwealth of Kentucky, Jessamine Circuit Court, Civil Division (the "Shuey case"). The plaintiffs alleged that one of our circuit breakers was a component in the aircraft and brought claims of negligence and strict liability. Damages were unspecified. On December 5, 2013, the plaintiff in the Shuey case filed a stipulation dismissing us without prejudice. On March 24, 2014, we were informed that the plaintiffs in the Campbell case filed a motion to dismiss us without prejudice. With the dismissals of the lawsuits, we do not expect further proceedings in these matters.
15. Fair Value Measures
Our assets and liabilities recorded at fair value have been categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy in accordance with ASC 820. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 inputs utilize inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, allowing for situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability.

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Measured on a Recurring Basis
The following table presents information about certain of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fell:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Assets                           
Foreign currency forward contracts$
 $31,785
 $
 $31,785
 $
 $1,863
 $
 $1,863
$
 $32,757
 $
 $
 $28,569
 $
 
Commodity forward contracts
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 114
 
 151
 
 151


 2,639
 
 
 42
 
 
Total$
 $31,899
 $
 $31,899
 $
 $2,014
 $
 $2,014
$
 $35,396
 $
 $
 $28,611
 $
 
Liabilities                           
Foreign currency forward contracts$
 $9,656
 $
 $9,656
 $
 $11,875
 $
 $ 11,875$
 $27,201
 $
 $
 $20,561
 $
 
Commodity forward contracts
 11,975
 
 11,975
 
 13,229
 
 13,229

 3,790
 
 
 13,685
 
 
Total$
 $21,631
 $
 $21,631
 $
 $25,104
 $
 $ 25,104$
 $30,991
 $
 $
 $34,246
 $
 
See Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," under the caption "Financial Instruments," for discussion of how we estimate the fair value of our financial instruments. See Note 16, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," for specific contractual terms utilized as inputs in determining fair value and a discussion of the nature of the risks being mitigated by these instruments.
Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to appropriately reflect both our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparties' non-performance risk in the fair value measurement. However, as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013,2015, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined that our derivatives in their entirety are classified in Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis
We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that goodwill or other intangible assets may be impaired. As of October 1, 2014,2016, we evaluated our goodwill for impairment using the qualitative method. Refer to Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of this process. Based on this analysis, we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of each of our reporting units were greater than their net book values at that date.
As of October 1, 20142016, we evaluated our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment (using the quantitative method) and determined that the fair values of our indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their carrying values on that date. The fair values of indefinite-lived intangible assets are considered level 3 fair value measurements.
As of December 31, 20142016, no events or changes in circumstances occurred that would have triggered the need for an additional impairment review of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets.
When determining fair value using the quantitative method, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are valued primarily using discounted cash flow models that incorporate assumptions for a reporting unit’s short- and long-term revenue growth rates, operating margins, and discount rates, which represent our best estimates of current and forecasted market conditions, current cost structure, and the implied rate of return that management believes a market participant would require for an investment in a company having similar risks and business characteristics to the reporting unit being assessed.

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The fair value of assets held for sale is determined based on the use of appraisals, input from market participants, our experience selling similar assets, and/or internally developed cash flow models. See Note 3, "Property, Plant and Equipment," for details of fair value measurements of assets held for sale.
Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," for discussion of fair value measurements related to acquisitions that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2014.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value
The following table presents the carrying values and fair values of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Carrying
Value (1)
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Value (1)
 Fair Value
Carrying
Value (1)
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Value (1)
 Fair Value
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Liabilities                              
Original Term Loan$469,308
 $
 $466,966
 $
 $474,062
 $
 $475,016
 $
Incremental Term Loan$598,500
 $
 $595,534
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
6.5% Senior Notes$700,000
 $
 $730,660
 $
 $700,000
 $
 $752,500
 $
Term Loan$937,794
 $
 $942,483
 $
 $982,695
 $
 $963,041
 $
4.875% Senior Notes$500,000
 $
 $495,650
 $
 $500,000
 $
 $472,500
 $
$500,000
 $
 $514,375
 $
 $500,000
 $
 $484,690
 $
5.625% Senior Notes$400,000
 $
 $415,000
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
$400,000
 $
 $417,752
 $
 $400,000
 $
 $409,252
 $
5.0% Senior Notes$700,000
 $
 $686,000
 $
 $700,000
 $
 $675,941
 $
6.25% Senior Notes$750,000
 $
 $786,098
 $
 $750,000
 $
 $781,410
 $
Revolving Credit Facility$130,000
 $
 $128,250
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
 $
 $280,000
 $
 $266,877
 $
Other debt$2,153
 $
 $2,153
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
(1) The carrying value is presented excluding discount.
The fair values of the Term LoansLoan and the Senior Notes are determined using observable prices in markets where these instruments are generally not traded on a daily basis. The fair value of the Revolving Credit Facility is calculated as the present value of the difference between the contractual spread on the loan and the estimated replacement credit spread using the current outstanding balance on the loan projected to the loan maturity.
Cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and trade payables are carried at their cost, which approximates fair value because of their short-term nature.
In March 2016, we acquired Series B Preferred Stock of Quanergy for $50.0 million. In accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 323, Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures, we have accounted for this investment as a cost method investment under ASC 325-20, Cost Method Investments, as the Series B Preferred Stock is not "in substance" common stock and does not have a readily determinable fair value. Fair value of this cost method investment as of December 31, 2016 has not been estimated, as there are no indicators of impairment, and it is not practicable to estimate its fair value due to the restricted marketability of this investment.
16. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
As required by ASC 815, we record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate the derivative as being in a hedging relationship, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as hedges of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. We do not currently only utilize fair value hedges or hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation.cash flow hedges.
Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge, or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. We may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain risks, even though we elect not to apply hedge accounting under ASC 815. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in the consolidated statements of operations. Specific information about the valuations of derivatives is described in Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," and classification of derivatives in the fair value hierarchy is described in Note 15, “Fair Value Measures.”

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The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Refer to Note 12, "Shareholders' Equity," and elsewhere in this Note, for more details on

the reclassification of amounts from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recognized directly in earnings.
We do not offset the fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments against fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral. As of December 31, 2014,2016 and 2015, we had posted no cash collateral, compared to $0.4 million of cash collateral posted as of December 31, 2013.collateral.
Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
On August 12, 2014, our interest rate cap, a portion of which was designated as a cash flow hedge of floating interest payments on the Original Term Loan, matured. As a result, as of December 31, 2014, we have no outstanding interest rate derivatives.
Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives have historically been to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements on our floating rate debt. To accomplish these objectives, during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, we used interest rate caps to hedge the variable cash flows associated with our variable rate debt as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable rate amounts if interest rates rise above the cap strike rate on the contract.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, we recorded no ineffectiveness in earnings and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the ineffective portion of the changes in the fair value of these derivatives recognized directly in earnings was not material and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of effectiveness.
Amounts reported in Accumulated other comprehensive loss related to interest rate derivatives are reclassified to Interest expense as interest payments are made on our variable rate debt. As of December 31, 2014, no amount remained in Accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Hedges of Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against our functional currency, the U.S. dollar. We use foreign currency forward agreements to manage this exposure. We currently have outstanding foreign currency forward contracts that qualify as cash flow hedges intended to offset the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted sales and certain manufacturing costs. We also have outstanding foreign currency forward contracts that are intended to preserve the economic value of foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities; these instruments are not designated for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815. Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage our exposure to foreign exchange movements, but do not meet the criteria to be afforded hedge accounting treatment.movements.
For each of the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014, the ineffective portion of the changes in the fair value of these derivatives that was recognized directly in earnings was not material and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. As of December 31, 2014,2016, we estimate that $22.1$2.7 million in net gains will be reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the twelve months ending December 31, 2015.2017.

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As of December 31, 2014,2016, we had the following outstanding foreign currency forward contracts:

Notional

(in millions)
 Effective Date Maturity Date Index WeightedWeighted- Average Strike Rate Cash Flow Hedge Designation
287.897.7 EURVarious from October 2013 to December 2014 Various from February 2015 to NovemberDecember 2016January 31, 2017 Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate 1.311.07 USD DesignatedNon-designated
58.1444.9 EUR Various from October 2013March 2015 to December 20142016 January 30, 2015Various from February 2017 to December 2018 Euro to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate 1.251.13 USD Non-designatedDesignated
87.0545.0 CNY December 23, 201422, 2016 January 30, 201526, 2017 U.S. Dollar to Chinese Renminbi Exchange Rate 6.187.01 CNY Non-designated
264.0720.0 JPY December 23, 201422, 2016 January 30, 201531, 2017 U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate 120.54117.20 JPY Non-designated
51,750.03,321.6 KRWVarious from March 2014 to December 2014 Various from February 2015 to NovemberAugust 2016January 31, 2017 U.S. Dollar to Korean Won Exchange Rate 1,063.281,158.87 KRW DesignatedNon-designated
37,800.050,239.2 KRW Various from March 20142015 to December 20142016 January 30, 2015Various from February 2017 to November 2018 U.S. Dollar to Korean Won Exchange Rate 1,105.211,157.71 KRW Non-designatedDesignated
85.75.7 MYRVarious from January 2014 to December 2014 Various from February 2015 to NovemberApril 2016January 31, 2017 U.S. Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate 3.364.02 MYR DesignatedNon-designated
26.781.8 MYR Various from January 2014March 2015 to December 2014November 2016 January 30, 2015Various from February 2017 to October 2018 U.S. Dollar to Malaysian Ringgit Exchange Rate 3.474.17 MYR Non-designatedDesignated
1,222.2204.0 MXNVarious from January 2014 to December 2014 Various from February 2015 to NovemberDecember 2016January 31, 2017 U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate 13.9718.62 MXN DesignatedNon-designated
101.62,072.7 MXN Various from January 2014March 2015 to December 20142016 January 30, 2015Various from February 2017 to December 2018 U.S. Dollar to Mexican Peso Exchange Rate 13.9519.00 MXN Non-designatedDesignated
42.421.5 GBPVarious from October 2014 to December 2014 Various from February 2015 to NovemberDecember 2016 January 31, 2017British Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate 1.581.27 USD DesignatedNon-designated
5.356.2 GBP Various from October 2014March 2015 to December 20142016 January 30, 2015Various from February 2017 to December 2018 British Pound Sterling to U.S. Dollar Exchange Rate 1.561.40 USD Non-designatedDesignated
The notional amounts above represent the total quantities we have outstanding over the remaining contracted periods.

Hedges of Commodity Risk
Our objective in using commodity forward contracts is to offset a portion of our exposure to the potential change in prices associated with certain commodities including silver, gold, platinum, palladium, copper, aluminum, nickel, and zinc, used in the manufacturing of our products.products, including silver, gold, nickel, aluminum, copper, platinum, and palladium. The terms of these forward contracts fix the price at a future date for various notional amounts associated with these commodities. These instruments are not designated for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815. Commodity forward contracts not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage our exposure to commodity price movements, but do not meet the criteria to be afforded hedge accounting treatment.movements.

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We had the following outstanding commodity forward contracts, none of which were designated as derivatives in qualifying hedging relationships, as of December 31, 20142016:
Commodity Notional Remaining Contracted Periods 
Weighted-
Average
Strike Price Per Unit
Silver 2,095,6391,069,914 troy oz. January 20152017 - December 2016November 2018 $19.0717.09
Gold 15,27214,113 troy oz. January 20152017 - December 2016November 2018 $1,295.091,233.30
Nickel 648,798339,402 pounds January 20152017 - November 20162018 $7.204.98
Aluminum 5,989,3865,807,659 pounds January 20152017 - November 20162018 $0.920.76
Copper 9,780,2357,707,228 pounds January 20152017 - November 20162018 $3.092.32
Platinum 8,3238,719 troy oz. January 20152017 - November 20162018 $1,385.741,017.41
Palladium 1,2931,923 troy oz. January 20152017 - November 20162018 $772.86
Zinc1,755,012 poundsJanuary 2015 - October 2016$1.04641.43
The notional amounts above represent the total quantities we have outstanding over the remaining contracted periods.
Financial Instrument Presentation
The following table presents the fair values of our derivative financial instruments and their classification in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 20142016 and December 31, 2013:2015:
Asset Derivatives Liability DerivativesAsset Derivatives Liability Derivatives
              
  Fair Value Fair Value  Fair Value Fair Value
Balance Sheet
Location
 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 
Balance Sheet
Location
 December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
Balance Sheet
Location
 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 
Balance Sheet
Location
 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815                  
Foreign currency forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets $24,097
 $1,566
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $6,332
 $9,868
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $24,796
 $20,057
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $20,990
 $13,851
Foreign currency forward contractsOther assets 5,163
 
 Other long term liabilities 2,210
 500
Other assets 5,693
 5,382
 Other long-term liabilities 3,814
 3,763
Total $29,260
 $1,566
 $8,542
 $10,368
 $30,489
 $25,439
 $24,804
 $17,614
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815                
Commodity forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets $107
 $80
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $10,591
 $10,096
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $2,097
 $
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $2,764
 $10,876
Commodity forward contractsOther assets 7
 71
 Other long term liabilities 1,384
 3,133
Other assets 542
 42
 Other long-term liabilities 1,026
 2,809
Foreign currency forward contractsPrepaid expenses and other current assets 2,525
 297
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,114
 1,507
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,268
 3,130
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 2,397
 2,947
Total $2,639
 $448
 $13,089
 $14,736
 $4,907
 $3,172
 $6,187
 $16,632

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TableThese fair value measurements are all categorized within Level 2 of Contentsthe fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 15, "Fair Value Measures," for more information on these measurements.


The following tables present the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 20142016 and 20132015:
Derivatives designated as
hedging instruments under ASC 815
 
Amount of Net (Loss)/Gain
 Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
 
Location of Net (Loss)/Gain
Reclassified from
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into Income
 
Amount of Net (Loss)/Gain
Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss into Income
 Amount of Deferred Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income 
Location of Net Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into Net Income
 Amount of Net Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Income
 2014 2013   2014 2013 2016 2015   2016 2015
Interest rate caps $
 $(6) Interest expense $(972) $(1,063)
Interest rate caps (1)
 $
 $
 Other, net $
 $(1,097)
Foreign currency forward contracts $42,936
 $(7,491) Net revenue $(334) $(2,206) $24,044
 $46,540
 Net revenue $17,720
 $54,537
Foreign currency forward contracts $(8,651) $1,141
 Cost of revenue $1,070
 $1,766
 $(32,519) $(20,588) Cost of revenue $(21,089) $(10,284)
(1)
As discussed in Note 8, “Debt,” in April 2013 we completed the issuance and sale of the 4.875% Senior Notes. The proceeds from this issuance and sale, along with cash on hand, were used to, among other things, repay $700.0 million of the Original Term Loan. As a result of this repayment, it was probable that a portion of the hedged forecasted transactions associated with our interest rate caps would not occur. Accordingly, we reclassified $1.1 million from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Other, net, in the year ended December 31, 2013.
Derivatives not designated as
hedging instruments under ASC 815
 
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in
Income on Derivatives
 
Location of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income on Derivatives
 Amount of Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Net Income Location of Gain/(Loss) on Derivatives
Recognized in Net Income
 2014 2013   2016 2015  
Commodity forward contracts $(9,017) $(23,218) Other, net $7,399
 (18,468) Other, net
Foreign currency forward contracts $5,469
 $(3,290) Other, net $(1,850) 3,606
 Other, net
Credit risk related Contingent Featurescontingent features
We have agreements with certain of our derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby if we default on our indebtedness, and where repayment of the indebtedness has been accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.
As of December 31, 2014,2016, the termination value of outstanding derivatives in a liability position, excluding any adjustment for non-performance risk, was $22.3$31.5 million. As of December 31, 2014,2016, we hadhave not posted noany cash collateral related to these agreements. If we breach any of the default provisions on any of our indebtedness as described above, we could be required to settle our obligations under the derivative agreements at their termination values.
17. Restructuring and Special Charges
RestructuringDuring the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, we recorded restructuring and special charges of $4.1 million, $21.9 million, and $21.9 million, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations.
OurThe restructuring programs are described below.
2011 Plan
In 2011, we committed to a restructuring plan (the "2011 Plan") to reduce the workforce in several business centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the world and to move certain manufacturing operations to our low-cost sites. In 2012, we expanded the 2011 Plan to include additional costs associated with ceasing manufacturing in our JinCheon, South Korea facility. These actions were completed in 2013, and we do not expect to incur any additionalspecial charges related to this plan. Substantially all remaining payments have been made.
MSP Plan
On January 28, 2011, we acquired the Magnetic Speed and Position ("MSP") business from Honeywell International Inc. On January 31, 2011, we announced a plan (the “MSP Plan”) to close the manufacturing facilities in Freeport, Illinois and Brno, Czech Republic. Restructuring charges related to these actions consisted primarily of severance and facility exit and other costs.

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These actions were completed in 2013, and we do not expect to incur any additional charges related to this plan. Substantially all remaining payments have been made.
Special Charges
On September 30, 2012, a fire damaged a portion of our manufacturing facility in JinCheon, South Korea. As a result of the damage to our facility, equipment, and inventory caused by the fire and subsequent fire-fighting activities, we incurred a net loss of $1.3 millionrecognized during the year ended December 31, 2012, which included $1.8 million2016, consisted primarily of insurance proceeds. This net loss was recognized in the Restructuring and special charges line of our consolidated statements of operations. We also incurred otherfacility exit costs related to the fire during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, which were primarily recognized in Costrelocation of revenue. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized $10.0 million of insurance proceeds related to this fire, of which $0.8 million was recognizedmanufacturing lines from our facility in the RestructuringDominican Republic to a manufacturing facility in Mexico, and severance charges recorded in connection with acquired businesses and the termination of a limited number of employees. We completed the cessation of manufacturing in our Dominican Republic facility in the third quarter of 2016.
The restructuring and special charges line of our consolidated statements of operations, and the remainder in Cost of revenue. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we recognized $7.3 million of insurance proceeds related to this fire, which were partially offset by certain charges and expenses incurred during the second quarter of 2014 related to the completed transformation of our South Korean operations. The insurance proceeds received during the year ended December 31, 2014, and the offsetting2015, includes $7.6 million in severance charges and expenses incurred, were recognized in the Cost of revenue line of our consolidated statements of operations. As discussed in Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," we classify insurance proceeds in our consolidated statements of operations in a manner consistent with the related losses.
During the year ended December 31, 2012,recorded in connection with acquired businesses in order to integrate these businesses with ours, $4.0 million of severance charges recorded in the retirementsecond quarter of our former Chief Executive Officer, we entered into a separation agreement and amendment of outstanding equity awards. Pursuant to the agreements, we incurred a charge of $5.3 million related to benefits payable in cash and a non-cash charge of $6.4 million2015 related to the fair value of modifications to outstanding equity awards. We classified these charges within the Restructuring and special charges lineclosing of our consolidated statements of operations forSchrader Brazil manufacturing facility, with the year ended December 31, 2012. See Note 11, "Share-Based Payment Plans," for further discussion on the modifications of equity awards.
Summary of Restructuring Programs and Special Charges
The following tables present costs/(gains) recorded within the consolidated statements of operationsremainder primarily associated with our restructuring activities and special charges, and where these amounts were recognized, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
 2011 Plan MSP Plan Other Special Charges Total
For the year ended December 31, 2014         
Restructuring and special charges$(198) $
 $22,091
 $
 $21,893
Cost of revenue
 
 
 (4,072) (4,072)
Total$(198) $
 $22,091
 $(4,072) $17,821
 2011 Plan MSP Plan Other Special Charges Total
For the year ended December 31, 2013         
Restructuring and special charges$5,332
 $451
 $957
 $(1,220) $5,520
Other, net(49) 
 20
 
 (29)
Cost of revenue1,304
 
 
 (8,030) (6,726)
Total$6,587
 $451
 $977
 $(9,250) $(1,235)
 2011 Plan MSP Plan Other Special Charges Total
For the year ended December 31, 2012         
Restructuring and special charges$23,984
 $3,120
 $61
 $12,987
 $40,152
Other, net4,821
 1
 7
 
 4,829
Cost of revenue1,519
 
 3,778
 1,910
 7,207
Total$30,324
 $3,121
 $3,846
 $14,897
 $52,188
          
The "other" charges recognized during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 include severance charges related to the termination of a limited number of employees located in various business centerslocations throughout the world. Additional charges related to the closing of the manufacturing facility in Brazil are not included in the table above, and facilities throughout theare discussed below in Exit and Disposal Activities.

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world. These charges were accounted for as part of an ongoing benefit arrangement in accordance with ASC Topic 712, Compensation - Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits ("ASC 712"). The "other"restructuring and special charges recognized during the year ended December 31, 2012 also include a non-cash charge of $3.8 million for a write-down related to classifying our Almelo facility as held for sale.
The "other" charges recognized during the year ended December 31, 2014 also include includes $16.2 million in severance charges recorded in connection with businesses acquired in 2014,businesses, in order to integrate these businesses with ours. The majorityours, with the remainder primarily associated with the termination of these charges were accounted for as parta limited number of an ongoing benefit arrangementemployees in accordance with ASC 712. various locations throughout the world.

The following table outlines the changes to the restructuring liability associated with allthe severance portion of our "other" actions:restructuring actions during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
 Severance  Severance
Balance at December 31, 2013 $119
 
Charges 22,091
 
Balance at December 31, 2014 $19,914
Charges, net of reversals 19,829
Payments (2,296)  (13,737)
Balance at December 31, 2014 $19,914
 
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates (2,020)
Balance at December 31, 2015 $23,986
Charges, net of reversals 813
Payments (7,252)
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates (785)
Balance at December 31, 2016 $16,762
The following table below outlines the current and long-term components of our restructuring liabilities recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015. The balance as
  December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $14,566
 $14,089
Other long-term liabilities 3,082
 10,918
  $17,648
 $25,007
Exit and Disposal Activities
In the second quarter of 2015, we decided to close our Schrader Brazil manufacturing facility. During the year ended December 31, 2014 includes $0.52015, in connection with this closing, and in addition to the $4.0 million of severance charges recorded in the Restructuring and special charges line of the consolidated statements of operations as discussed above, we incurred approximately $5.0 million of charges, primarily recorded in Cost of revenue, related to the 2011 Plan.write-down of certain assets, including PP&E and Inventory. These charges are not included in the restructuring and special charges table above.
 December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
Current liabilities$14,046
 $3,242
Long-term liabilities6,350
 
 $20,396
 $3,242
18. Segment Reporting
Prior to the fourth quarter of 2014,We organize our business into two reportable segments, SensorsPerformance Sensing and Controls, were organized based on product families included in each segment (sensor products in the Sensors segment and control products in the Controls segment). In the fourth quarter of 2014, we realigned our segments as a result of organizational changes that better allocate our resources to support our ongoing business strategy. The portion of the Sensors segment that has historically served the HVAC and industrial end-markets (the industrial sensing product line) was moved to the Controls segment because the Controls segment is active in the end-markets that this product line serves, and has available resources and capacity to drive content growth in existing channels and systems. We have recast our reportable segments forSensing Solutions, each of the periods presented to reflect this change.
The realigned reportable segments are consistent with how management views the markets served by us and reflect the financial information thatwhich is reviewed by our chiefalso an operating decision maker.segment. Our operating segments, Sensors and Controls, which each comprise one of our reportable segments are businesses that we manage as components of an enterprise, for which separate information is available and is evaluated regularly by our chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance.
An operating segment’s performance is primarily evaluated based on segment operating income, which excludes share-based compensation expense, restructuring and special charges, and certain corporate costs not associated with the operations of the segment, including amortization expense and a portion of depreciation expense associated with assets recorded in connection with acquisitions. In addition, an operating segment’s performance excludes results from discontinued operations, if any. Corporate costs excluded from an operating segment’s performance are separately stated below and also include costs that are related to functional areas such as finance, information technology, legal, and human resources. We believe that segment operating income, as defined above, is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of our segments. However, this measure should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, income from operations or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accounting policies of each of our two reporting segments are materially consistent with those in the summary of significant accounting policies as described in Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies."
The SensorsPerformance Sensing segment is a manufacturer of pressure, temperature, speed, position, and forceposition sensors, and electromechanical sensor products used in subsystems of automobiles (e.g., engine, air conditioning and ride stabilization), and heavy on- and off-road vehicles. These products help improve operating performance, for example, by making an automobile’s

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heating and air conditioning systems work more efficiently, thereby improving gas mileage. These products are also used in systems that address safety and environmental concerns, for example, by improving the stability control of the vehicle and reducing vehicle emissions.
Our Sensors segment uses a broad range of manufactured components, subassemblies, and raw materials in the manufacture of our products, including silver, gold, platinum, palladium, copper, aluminum, zinc, and nickel, as well as magnets containing rare earth metals, of which a large majority of the world's production is in China. A reduction in the export of rare earth materials from China could limit the worldwide supply of these rare earth materials, significantly increasing the price of magnets, which could materially impact our business.
The ControlsSensing Solutions segment is a manufacturer of a variety of control products used in industrial, aerospace, military, commercial, medical device, and residential markets, and sensors used in aerospace and industrial products such as HVAC systems.systems and military and commercial aircraft. These products include motor and compressor protectors, circuit breakers, semiconductor burn-in test sockets, electronic HVAC sensors and controls, power inverters,solid state relays, linear and rotary position sensors, precision switches, and thermostats. These products help prevent damage from overheating and fires in a wide variety of applications, including commercial heating and air conditioning systems, refrigerators, aircraft, automobiles, lighting, and other industrial applications. The ControlsSensing Solutions business also manufactures DC to AC power inverters, which enable the operation of electronic equipment when grid power is not available.
The following table presents Net revenue and Segment operating income for the reportedour reportable segments and other operating results not allocated to the reportedour reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014 (recast to reflect our realigned segments):
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Net revenue:          
Sensors$1,755,857
 $1,358,238
 $1,316,904
Controls653,946
 622,494
 597,006
Performance Sensing$2,385,380
 $2,346,226
 $1,755,857
Sensing Solutions816,908
 628,735
 653,946
Total net revenue$2,409,803
 $1,980,732
 $1,913,910
$3,202,288
 $2,974,961
 $2,409,803
Segment operating income (as defined above):          
Sensors$475,943
 $401,595
 $362,833
Controls202,115
 195,822
 189,368
Performance Sensing$615,526
 $598,524
 $475,943
Sensing Solutions261,914
 199,744
 202,115
Total segment operating income678,058
 597,417
 552,201
877,440
 798,268
 678,058
Corporate and other(137,872) (94,029) (89,804)(179,665) (196,133) (137,872)
Amortization of intangible assets(146,704) (134,387) (144,777)(201,498) (186,632) (146,704)
Restructuring and special charges(21,893) (5,520) (40,152)(4,113) (21,919) (21,893)
Profit from operations371,589
 363,481
 277,468
492,164
 393,584
 371,589
Interest expense(107,210) (95,101) (100,037)
Interest income1,106
 1,186
 815
Interest expense, net(165,818) (137,626) (106,104)
Other, net(12,059) (35,629) (5,581)(4,901) (50,329) (12,059)
Income before income taxes$253,426
 $233,937
 $172,665
$321,445
 $205,629
 $253,426
No customer exceeded 10% of our Net revenue in any of the periods presented.

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The following table presents Net revenue by product categories for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 2012:2014:
For the year ended December 31,Performance Sensing Sensing Solutions For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 2012 2016 2015 2014
Net revenue:           
Pressure sensors$1,186,913
 $943,763
 $863,369
X X $1,764,622
 $1,669,393
 $1,186,913
Speed and position sensorsX X 420,111
 328,102
 275,628
Bimetal electromechanical controls X 321,202
 318,721
 359,610
Temperature sensorsX X 191,463
 191,369
 152,662
Power conversion and control X 120,357
 58,180
 35,160
Thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers X 109,719
 110,980
 117,816
Pressure switches99,489
 87,846
 93,261
X X 88,905
 86,994
 99,489
Temperature sensors152,662
 137,016
 123,730
Speed and position sensors194,076
 153,537
 164,777
Force sensors20,653
 49,579
 81,871
Bimetal electromechanical controls359,610
 355,089
 349,337
Thermal and magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers117,816
 113,228
 118,699
Power inverters35,160
 19,994
 20,387
Interconnection69,332
 72,206
 50,317
 X 57,518
 61,738
 69,332
Other174,092
 48,474
 48,162
X X 128,391
 149,484
 113,193
$2,409,803
 $1,980,732
 $1,913,910
 $3,202,288
 $2,974,961
 $2,409,803

The following table presents depreciation and amortization expense for the reportedour reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 20132016, 2015 and 2012 (recast to reflect our realigned segments):2014:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Total depreciation and amortization          
Sensors$40,092
 $37,967
 $34,451
Controls9,582
 8,313
 9,494
Performance Sensing$68,837
 $62,754
 $40,092
Sensing Solutions14,095
 10,643
 9,582
Corporate and other(1)
162,834
 138,996
 155,520
225,469
 209,286
 162,834
Total$212,508
 $185,276
 $199,465
$308,401
 $282,683
 $212,508
 __________________
(1)Included within Corporate and other is depreciation and amortization expense associated with the fair value step-up recognized in prior acquisitions.acquisitions and accelerated depreciation recorded in connection with restructuring actions. We do not allocate the additional depreciation and amortization expense associated with the step-up in the fair value of the PP&E and intangible assets associated with thethese acquisitions or accelerated depreciation related to restructuring actions to our segments. This treatment is consistent with the financial information reviewed by our chief operating decision maker.
The following table presents total assets for the reported segments as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013:2015:
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
Total assets      
Sensors$1,157,628
 $567,566
Controls304,522
 258,176
Performance Sensing$1,295,381
 $1,263,790
Sensing Solutions396,224
 329,055
Corporate and other(1)
3,654,459
 2,673,082
4,549,371
 4,706,065
Total$5,116,609
 $3,498,824
$6,240,976
 $6,298,910
 __________________
(1)
Included within Corporate and other as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 is $2,424.8$3,005.5 million and $1,756.0$3,019.7 million,, respectively, of Goodwill, $910.8$1,075.4 million and $502.4$1,262.6 million,, respectively, of Other intangible assets, net, $36.3$351.4 million and $33.2$342.3 million,, respectively, of cash, and $21.1 million and $29.0 million, respectively, of PP&E, and $0.0 million and $8.3 million, respectively, of assets held for sale.net. This treatment is consistent with the financial information reviewed by our chief operating decision maker.

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The following table presents capital expenditures for the reportedour reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 2012 (recast to reflect our realigned segments):2014:
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Total capital expenditures          
Sensors$95,534
 $38,358
 $36,108
Controls13,832
 20,738
 8,427
Performance Sensing$99,299
 $125,376
 $95,534
Sensing Solutions11,947
 16,899
 13,832
Corporate and other34,845
 23,688
 10,251
18,971
 34,921
 34,845
Total$144,211
 $82,784
 $54,786
$130,217
 $177,196
 $144,211
Geographic Area Information
In the geographic area data below, Net revenue is aggregated based on an internal methodology that considers both the location of our subsidiaries and the primary location of each subsidiary's customers. PP&E is aggregated based on the location of our subsidiaries.

The following tables present Net revenue by geographic area and by significant country for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 2012:2014:
Net RevenueNet Revenue
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
Americas$961,024
 $739,847
 $710,899
$1,367,860
 $1,217,626
 $961,024
Asia742,263
 656,070
 657,756
810,094
 764,298
 742,263
Europe706,516
 584,815
 545,255
1,024,334
 993,037
 706,516
$2,409,803
 $1,980,732
 $1,913,910
$3,202,288
 $2,974,961
 $2,409,803
Net RevenueNet Revenue
For the year ended December 31,For the year ended December 31,
2014 2013 20122016 2015 2014
United States$913,958
 $704,493
 $679,942
$1,322,206
 $1,084,757
 $913,958
The Netherlands496,376
 449,054
 421,412
550,937
 553,192
 496,376
China341,864
 285,118
 248,627
412,460
 346,890
 341,864
Korea181,588
 166,457
 173,061
182,464
 198,440
 181,588
Germany168,447
 144,102
 25,206
Japan150,018
 155,277
 235,594
152,234
 153,114
 150,018
All Other325,999
 220,333
 155,274
413,540
 494,466
 300,793
$2,409,803
 $1,980,732
 $1,913,910
$3,202,288
 $2,974,961
 $2,409,803

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The following tables present long-lived assets, exclusive of Goodwill and Other intangible assets,PP&E, net, by geographic area and by significant country as of December 31, 20142016 and 2013:2015:
Long-Lived AssetsLong-Lived Assets
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
Americas$220,761
 $106,114
$271,405
 $249,996
Asia222,129
 201,807
262,045
 254,224
Europe146,594
 36,736
192,304
 189,935
Total$589,484
 $344,657
$725,754
 $694,155
Long-Lived AssetsLong-Lived Assets
December 31,
2014
 December 31,
2013
December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
United States$114,333
 $52,738
$111,308
 $128,434
China170,857
 151,942
208,821
 204,835
Mexico97,190
 52,479
155,607
 116,644
Bulgaria81,719
 74,433
United Kingdom67,751
 
75,495
 73,463
Bulgaria43,196
 31,460
Malaysia41,766
 40,033
48,477
 43,994
The Netherlands6,310
 3,410
4,142
 7,254
All Other48,081
 12,595
40,185
 45,098
$589,484
 $344,657
$725,754
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19. Net Income per Share
Basic and diluted net income per share are calculated by dividing Net income by the number of basic and diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding during the period. For the years ended December 31, 20142016, 20132015, and 20122014, the weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding for basic and diluted net income per share were as follows:
For the year endedFor the year ended
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Basic weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding170,113
 176,091
 177,473
170,709
 169,977
 170,113
Dilutive effect of stock options1,929
 2,774
 3,993
489
 1,265
 1,929
Dilutive effect of unvested restricted securities175
 159
 157
262
 271
 175
Diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding172,217
 179,024
 181,623
171,460
 171,513
 172,217
Net income and net income per share are presented in the consolidated statements of operations.
Certain potential ordinary shares were excluded from our calculation of diluted weighted-average shares outstanding because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect on net income per share, or because they related to share-based awards associated with restricted securities that were contingently issuable, for which the contingency had not been satisfied. Refer to Note 11, "Share-Based Payment Plans," for further discussion of our share-based payment plans.
For the year endedFor the year ended
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Anti-dilutive shares excluded737
 1,700
 1,512
1,401
 747
 737
Contingently issuable shares excluded386
 411
 361
606
 409
 386

20. Unaudited Quarterly Data
A summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 20142016 and 20132015 is as follows:
December 31,
2014
 September 30,
2014
 June 30,
2014
 March 31,
2014
December 31,
2016
 September 30,
2016
 June 30,
2016
 March 31,
2016
For the year ended December 31, 2014       
For the year ended December 31, 2016       
Net revenue$705,261
 $577,095
 $575,853
 $551,594
$788,396
 $789,798
 $827,545
 $796,549
Gross profit$235,512
 $205,155
 $207,407
 $194,395
$278,898
 $280,854
 $290,104
 $268,171
Net income$69,520
 $81,963
 $63,893
 $68,373
$66,527
 $69,785
 $65,510
 $60,612
Basic net income per share$0.41
 $0.49
 $0.37
 $0.40
$0.39
 $0.41
 $0.38
 $0.36
Diluted net income per share$0.41
 $0.48
 $0.37
 $0.39
$0.39
 $0.41
 $0.38
 $0.35
December 31,
2013
 September 30,
2013
 June 30,
2013
 March 31,
2013
December 31,
2015
 September 30,
2015
 June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
For the year ended December 31, 2013       
For the year ended December 31, 2015       
Net revenue$505,015
 $498,886
 $506,418
 $470,413
$726,471
 $727,360
 $770,445
 $750,685
Gross profit$189,208
 $189,825
 $183,719
 $161,731
$249,814
 $250,726
 $252,570
 $244,052
Net income$67,067
 $66,022
 $20,371
 $34,665
$218,289
 $53,152
 $40,900
 $35,355
Basic net income per share$0.38
 $0.38
 $0.12
 $0.19
$1.28
 $0.31
 $0.24
 $0.21
Diluted net income per share$0.38
 $0.37
 $0.11
 $0.19
$1.27
 $0.31
 $0.24
 $0.21
Acquisitions
In the fourth quarter of 2014,2015, we completed the acquisition of Schrader. Net revenue and Income/(loss) before taxes for Schrader included in our consolidated statement of operations in the fourth quarter of 2014 were $133.3 million and $(3.6) million, respectively.CST. In the third and fourth quarters of 2014,2015, we recorded transaction costs of $3.5$3.7 million and $9.0$5.6 million, respectively, in connection with this acquisition. Also,acquisition, which are included within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Refer to Note 6, "Acquisitions," for further discussion of the acquisition of CST.
Debt transactions
In the first quarter of 2015, we completed a series of financing transactions including the settlement of $620.9 million of the 6.5% Senior Notes in connection with a tender offer, the related issuance and sale of the 5.0% Senior Notes, and the entry into the Fifth Amendment. In connection with these transactions, in the first quarter of 2015, we recorded charges of $19.6 million in Other, net.
In the second quarter of 2015, we redeemed the remaining 6.5% Senior Notes and entered into the Sixth Amendment in order to refinance the Original Term Loan and the Incremental Term Loan with the Term Loan. In connection with these transactions, in the second quarter of 2015, we recorded charges of $6.0 million in Other, net.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, we completed a series of debt transactions in order to fund the acquisition of CST, including the issuance and sale of the 6.25% Senior Notes. In connection with these transactions, in the fourth quarter of 2014,2015, we completedrecorded $8.8 million in Interest expense, net. In addition, the debt incurred as a seriesresult of financing

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transactionsinterest expense in order to fund this acquisition. the fourth quarter of 2015.
Refer to Note 8, "Debt""Debt," for further discussion of these transactions. We recorded $11.3 million of interest expense related to these transactions.
Income taxes
In the third andsecond quarter of 2015, we wrote off a $5.0 million tax indemnification asset related to a pre-acquisition tax liability that was favorably resolved, which was recorded in SG&A expense.
The benefit from income taxes in the fourth quartersquarter of 2014,2015 included a benefit from income taxes of $180.0 million, primarily due to the release of a portion of the U.S. valuation allowance in connection with the acquisition of CST, for which deferred tax liabilities were established related to acquired intangible assets.
Refer to Note 9, "Income Taxes," for further discussion of tax related matters.
Restructuring charges
In the second quarter of 2015, we recorded restructuring charges of $4.5$10.1 million, primarily related to severance charges associated with the termination of a limited number of employees in various locations throughout the world and $14.7severance charges recorded in connection with acquired businesses, including $4.0 million respectively. of severance charges related to the closing of our manufacturing facility in Brazil that was part of the Schrader acquisition. Also in relation to the closing of this facility, we incurred approximately $5.0 million of charges, primarily recorded in Cost of revenue, related to the write-down of certain assets, including PP&E and Inventory.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, we recorded restructuring charges of $9.5 million, related to severance charges recorded in connection with acquired businesses in order to integrate these businesses with ours and charges associated with the termination of a limited number of employees in various locations throughout the world.
Refer to Note 17, "Restructuring and Special Charges," for further discussion of our restructuring charges.
In the first, second,Commodity forward contracts
Gains and third quarters of 2014, we completed the acquisitions of Wabash, Magnum, and DeltaTech, respectively. Aggregate Net revenue for these acquisitions included in our consolidated statement of operations for each of the first, second, third, and fourth quarters of 2014 was $21.3 million, $23.5 million, $47.7 million, and $56.0 million, respectively. Net income for Wabash, Magnum, and DeltaTech included in our consolidated statement of operations was not material in any of these quarters.
The provision for income taxes for the first, third, and fourth quarters of 2014 included benefits from income taxes of $8.3 million, $32.5 million, and $30.3 million, respectively, due to the release of a portion of the U.S. valuation allowance in connection with the acquisitions of Wabash, DeltaTech, and Schrader, respectively, for which deferred tax liabilities were established related to acquired intangible assets.
During the first, second, third, and fourth quarters of 2014, we recognized gains/(losses) of $1.3 million, $4.2 million, $(9.1) million, and $(5.4) million, respectively,losses related to our commodity forward contracts, which are not designated for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with ASC 815.815, are recorded in Other, net in the consolidated statements of operations. During the first, second, third, and fourth quarters of 2013,2016, we recognized gains/(losses)/gains of $(2.4)$5.3 million, $(23.8)$5.4 million, $9.8$1.3 million, and $(6.8)$(4.7) million, respectively, related to our commodity forwardthese contracts. These contracts are not speculativeDuring the first, second, third, and are used to manage our exposure to commodity price movements, but do not meet the criteria to be afforded hedge accounting treatment. Changes in the fair valuefourth quarters of these contracts are recorded in the consolidated statements2015, we recognized (losses) of operations as a gain or loss within Other, net. $(1.4) million, $(4.7) million, $(8.0) million, and $(4.4) million, respectively.
Refer to Note 16, "Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," for further discussion of our commodity forward contracts, and Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," for a detail of Other, net for the years ended December 31, 20142016 and 2013.2015.
During the fourth quarter 2013, we closed income tax audits related to several subsidiaries in AsiaLitigation and the Americas. As a result of negotiated settlements and final assessments, we recognized $4.1 million of tax benefit in this quarter. The benefit recorded in tax expense related to interest and penalties totaled $8.7 million. Furthermore, during the fourth quarter of 2013, we entered into an intercompany financial transaction with uncertain tax consequences. As a result of the noted transaction and other positions, we increased the disclosed unrecognized tax benefit by $8.0 million as of December 31, 2013.
In December 2013, Mexico enacted a comprehensive tax reform package, which was effective January 1, 2014. As a result of this change, we adjusted our deferred taxes in that jurisdiction, resulting in the recognition of a tax benefit, which reduced the deferred income tax expense by $4.7 million for fiscal year 2013.claims
In the second quarter of 2013,2015, we accrued $4.0 million in connection withCost of revenue related to a settlement of a warranty claim brought against us by a U.S. automaker.

In the issuance and salethird quarter of 2015, we accrued $6.0 million in Cost of revenue related to the 4.875% Senior Notes, we recorded a $7.1 million loss for the write-offsettlement of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue discount. intellectual property litigation brought against us by Bridgestone.
Refer to Note 8, "Debt,14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of our audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for further discussion related to the issuance and sale of the 4.875% Senior Notes.this settled litigation.

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SCHEDULE I—CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT
SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
(Parent Company Only)
Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
 
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$1,398
 $22,137
$1,719
 $1,283
Intercompany receivables from subsidiaries55,578
 25,263
84,396
 79,384
Prepaid expenses and other current assets783
 822
683
 886
Total current assets57,759
 48,222
86,798
 81,553
Investment in subsidiaries1,249,050
 1,095,652
1,857,502
 1,592,310
Other assets
 3
Total assets$1,306,809
 $1,143,877
$1,944,300
 $1,673,863
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$229
 $457
$63
 $486
Intercompany payables to subsidiaries389
 146
175
 2,885
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities2,371
 989
1,580
 983
Total current liabilities2,989
 1,592
1,818
 4,354
Pension obligations928
 697
475
 933
Total liabilities3,917
 2,289
2,293
 5,287
Total shareholders’ equity1,302,892
 1,141,588
1,942,007
 1,668,576
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,306,809
 $1,143,877
$1,944,300
 $1,673,863

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
(Parent Company Only)
Statements of Operations
(In thousands)
 
For the year endedFor the year ended
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Net revenue$
 $
 $
$
 $
 $
Operating (income)/ costs and expenses:     
Operating costs/(income) and expenses:     
Cost of revenue(2,417) 
 

 
 (2,417)
Selling, general and administrative1,423
 1,822
 1,092
104
 618
 1,423
Total operating (income)/ costs and expenses(994) 1,822
 1,092
Gain/(loss) from operations994
 (1,822) (1,092)
Interest expense
 
 
Interest income
 
 
Total operating costs/(income) and expenses104
 618
 (994)
(Loss)/gain from operations(104) (618) 994
Interest expense, net72
 
 
Other, net(50) 6
 (55)107
 60
 (50)
Gain/(loss) before income taxes and equity in net income of subsidiaries944
 (1,816) (1,147)75
 (558) 944
Equity in net income of subsidiaries282,805
 189,941
 178,628
262,359
 348,254
 282,805
Provision for income taxes
 
 

 
 
Net income$283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
$262,434
 $347,696
 $283,749

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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
(Parent Company Only)
Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
For the year endedFor the year ended
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Net income$283,749
 $188,125
 $177,481
$262,434
 $347,696
 $283,749
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:     
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax:     
Defined benefit plan(374) (353) (289)515
 (22) (374)
Subsidiaries' other comprehensive income/(loss)21,733
 6,652
 (15,893)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)21,359
 6,299
 (16,182)
Subsidiaries' other comprehensive (loss)/income(8,592) (14,220) 21,733
Other comprehensive (loss)/income(8,077) (14,242) 21,359
Comprehensive income$305,108
 $194,424
 $161,299
$254,357
 $333,454
 $305,108
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SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
(Parent Company Only)
Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 
For the year endedFor the year ended
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities$(30,491) $(24,958) $9,547
Net cash used in operating activities$(4,756) $(25,576) $(30,491)
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Insurance proceeds2,417
 
 

 
 2,417
Return of capital from subsidiaries164,200
 320,000
 
6,000
 6,100
 164,200
Net cash provided by investing activities166,617
 320,000
 
6,000
 6,100
 166,617
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of ordinary shares24,909
 20,999
 16,520
3,944
 19,411
 24,909
Payments to repurchase ordinary shares(181,774) (305,096) (15,190)(4,752) (50) (181,774)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities(156,865) (284,097) 1,330
(808) 19,361
 (156,865)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(20,739) 10,945
 10,877
436
 (115) (20,739)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year22,137
 11,192
 315
1,283
 1,398
 22,137
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$1,398
 $22,137
 $11,192
$1,719
 $1,283
 $1,398

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1. Basis of Presentation and Description of Business
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (Parent Company)—Schedule I—Condensed Financial Information of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (“Sensata Technologies Holding”), included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, provides all parent company information that is required to be presented in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations for financial statement schedules. The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the reduced disclosure requirements permitted by the SEC. Sensata Technologies Holding and subsidiaries' audited consolidated financial statements are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Sensata Technologies Holding conducts limited separate operations and acts primarily as a holding company. Sensata Technologies Holding has no direct outstanding debt obligations. However, Sensata Technologies B.V, however,an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Sensata Technologies Holding, is limited in its ability to pay dividends or otherwise make other distributions to its immediate parent company and, ultimately, to Sensata Technologies Holding, under its senior secured credit facilities and the indentures governing its senior notes. For a discussion of the debt obligations of the subsidiaries of Sensata Technologies Holding, see Note 8, "Debt," of the audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
All U.S. dollar amounts presented except per share amounts are stated in thousands, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Commitments and Contingencies
For a discussion of the commitments and contingencies of the subsidiaries of Sensata Technologies Holding, see Note 14, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
3. Related Party Transactions
EffectiveOn September 10, 2014, Sensata Investment Company S.C.A. ("SCA") sold its remaining shares in Sensata Technologies Holding, and was no longer a related party as of that date. The transactions below represent transactions that occurred prior to that date.
Administrative Services Agreement
In 2009, Sensata Technologies Holding entered into a fee for service arrangement with its then principal shareholder, SCA, for ongoing consulting, management advisory, and other services (the “Administrative Services Agreement”), effective January 1, 2008. Expenses related to this arrangement are recorded in Selling, general and administrative expense. On May 10, 2013, the Administrative Services Agreement was terminated, upon a mutual agreement between Sensata Technologies Holding and SCA. During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 Sensata Technologies Holding paid $0.0 million, $0.0 million, and $0.4 million, respectively, related to the Administrative Services Agreement. As of December 31, 2014, Sensata Technologies Holding did not record any amounts due to SCA under this agreement.
Share Repurchase
Concurrent with the closing of the May 2014 secondary offering, Sensata Technologies Holding repurchased 4.0 million ordinary shares from SCA concurrent with the closing of the May 2014 secondary offering. The share repurchase was effected in a private, non-underwritten transactiontransactions at a price per ordinary share of $42.42, which was equal to the price paid by the underwriters. Sensata Technologies Holding repurchased 4.5 million ordinary shares from SCA concurrent with the closing of a December 2013 secondary offering. The share repurchase was effected in a private, non-underwritten transaction at a price per ordinary share of $38.25, which was equal to the price paid by the underwriters. For further details on these secondary offerings, refer to Note 12, "Shareholders’ Equity," of the audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012
(in thousands)
 
 
Balance at the
beginning of
the period
 Additions Deductions 
Balance at the end of
the period
Charged to
expenses/against revenue
 
For the year ended December 31, 2014       
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances$9,199
 $2,015
 $(850) $10,364
For the year ended December 31, 2013       
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances$11,059
 $507
 $(2,367) $9,199
For the year ended December 31, 2012       
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances$11,329
 $2,959
 $(3,229) $11,059
 
Balance at the
beginning of
the period
 Additions Deductions 
Balance at the end of
the period
Charged, net of reversals,
to expenses/against revenue
 
For the year ended December 31, 2016       
Accounts receivable allowances$9,535
 $3,072
 $(796) $11,811
For the year ended December 31, 2015       
Accounts receivable allowances$10,364
 $2,424
 $(3,253) $9,535
For the year ended December 31, 2014       
Accounts receivable allowances$9,199
 $2,015
 $(850) $10,364
Note: Additions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are charged to expense. Additions to sales allowances are charged against revenues.

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ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The required certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are included as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The disclosures set forth in this Item 9A contain information concerning the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, management's report on internal control over financial reporting, and changes in internal control over financial reporting referred to in these certifications. These certifications should be read in conjunction with this Item 9A for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by the certifications.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 20142016. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 20142016, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
In 2014, we acquired Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp., Magnum Energy Incorporated, CoActive US Holdings, Inc. ("DeltaTech Controls"), and August Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader"). As permitted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, we excluded these acquisitions from our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, since it was not practical for management to conduct an assessment of internal control over financial reporting for these entities between the acquisition date and the date of management's assessment. Excluded from our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, were total assets and net revenues of approximately 10% and 12%, respectively, of our consolidated total assets and net revenues as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management’s assessment of the overall effectiveness ofNo change in our internal controlscontrol over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) has historically been based on the framework set forth in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) of the Treadway Commission. In May 2013, COSO issued an updated framework (the “2013 COSO Framework”). We have integrated the changes prescribed by the 2013 COSO Framework into our internal controls over financial reporting during fiscal year 2014.
There were no other changes that occurred during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 20142016 that have materially affected, or areis reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management, Board of Directors, and shareholders regarding the preparation and fair presentation of the Company’s published financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management of the Company; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, even an effective system of internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our internal controls over financial reporting are subject to various inherent limitations, including cost limitations, judgments used in decision making, assumptions about the likelihood of future events, the soundness of our systems, the possibility of human error, and the risk of fraud. Moreover, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may be inadequate because of changes in conditions and the risk that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate over time.
In 2014, we acquired Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp., Magnum Energy Incorporated, CoActive US Holdings, Inc. ("DeltaTech Controls"), and August Cayman Company, Inc. ("Schrader"). As permitted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, we excluded these acquisitions from our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, since it was not practical for management to conduct an assessment of internal control over financial reporting for these entities between the acquisition date and the date of management's assessment. Excluded from our assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, were total assets and net revenues of approximately 10% and 12%, respectively, of our consolidated total assets and net revenues as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20142016. In making its assessment of internal control over financial reporting, management used the criteria issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations ("COSO") of the Treadway Commission in the 2013 COSO Framework.May 2013.
Based on the results of this assessment, management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that, as of December 31, 20142016, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has also issued an audit report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which is included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Almelo,Hengelo, The Netherlands
February 3, 20152, 2017

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Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.
We have audited Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20142016, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
As indicated in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp., Magnum Energy Incorporated, CoActive US Holdings, Inc. and August Cayman Company, Inc., which are included in the 2014 consolidated financial statements of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. and constituted 10% of total assets and 12% of net revenues, respectively, as of December 31, 2014 and for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Wabash Worldwide Holding Corp., Magnum Energy Incorporated, CoActive US Holdings, Inc. and August Cayman Company, Inc.
In our opinion, Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20142016, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. as of December 31, 20142016 and 20132015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows and changes in shareholders’ equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20142016 of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. and our report dated February 3, 20152, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
   /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
    
Boston, Massachusetts
February 3, 20152, 2017


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ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by this Item 10 will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 21, 201518, 2017 and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 21, 201518, 2017 and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this Item 12 will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 21, 201518, 2017 and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item 13 will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 21, 201518, 2017 and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item 14 will be set forth in the Proxy Statement for our Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 21, 201518, 2017 and is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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PART IV 
ITEM 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
1.
Financial Statements — See “Financial Statements” under Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
2.
Financial Statement Schedules — See “Financial Statement Schedules” under Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
3.Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1 Amended Articles of Association of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Amendment No. 5 to3.1 of the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on March 8, 2010).
3.2Amendments to the Articles of Association of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. dated February 22, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the AnnualRegistrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-K10-Q filed on February 6, 2014)July 26, 2016).
   
4.1Indenture, dated as of May 12, 2011, among Sensata Technologies B.V., the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011).
4.2First Supplemental Indenture, dated June 9, 2011, among Sensata Technologies (Korea) Limited, a subsidiary of Sensata Technologies B.V., the existing guarantors and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 22, 2011).
4.3Form of 6.5% Senior Note due 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011) (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1 thereof).
4.4Second Supplemental Indenture, dated December 27, 2012, among Sensata Technologies US, LLC, Sensata Technologies US II, LLC, Sensata Technologies Bermuda, Ltd., ST US Cooperatief U.A., the existing guarantors and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 8, 2013).
4.5 Indenture, dated as of April 17, 2013, among Sensata Technologies B.V., the Guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trusteeTrustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2013).
   
4.64.2 Form of 4.875% Senior Note due 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2013) (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1 thereof).
   
4.74.3 Indenture, dated as of October 14, 2014, among Sensata Technologies B.V., the Guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 17, 2014).
   
4.84.4 Form of 5.625% Senior Note due 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 17, 2014) (included as Exhibit A thereto).
   
10.14.5 AssetIndenture, dated as of March 26, 2015, among Sensata Technologies B.V., the Guarantors, and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 8, 2006, between Texas Instruments Incorporated and S&C Purchase CorpThe Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to4.1 of the Registration StatementRegistrant's Current Report on Form S-4 of Sensata Technologies B.V.,8-K filed on December 29, 2006)April 1, 2015).
   
10.24.6 Amendment No. 1 to Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 30, 2006, between Texas Instruments Incorporated, Potazia Holding B.V. and S&C Purchase CorpForm of 5.0% Senior Notes due 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Amendment No. 1 to4.1 of the Registration StatementRegistrant's Current Report on Form S-4/A of Sensata Technologies B.V.,8-K filed on January 24, 2007)April 1, 2015) (included as Exhibit A thereto).
   
10.34.7 Amendment No. 2 to Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement,Indenture, dated Aprilas of November 27, 2006, between Texas Instruments Incorporated and2015, among Sensata Technologies B.V.UK Financing Co. plc, the Guarantors, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to4.1 of the Registration StatementRegistrant's Current Report on Form S-4 of Sensata Technologies B.V.,8-K filed on December 29, 2006)2, 2015).
   
10.44.8Form of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2026 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 2, 2015) (included as Exhibit A thereto).
10.1 Cross-License Agreement, dated April 27, 2006, among Texas Instruments Incorporated, Sensata Technologies B.V. and Potazia Holding B.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 toof the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Sensata Technologies B.V., filed on December 29, 2006).
   

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10.510.2 Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. First Amended and Restated 2006 Management Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 toof the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Sensata Technologies B.V., filed on December 29, 2006).†
   
10.6Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. First Amended and Restated 2006 Management Securities Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Sensata Technologies B.V., filed on December 29, 2006).†
10.710.3 First Amendment to the Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. First Amended and Restated 2006 Management Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2009 of Sensata Technologies B.V., filed on November 13, 2009)2009, Commission File Number 333-139739).†
   
10.8First Amended and Restated Management Securityholders Addendum—Dutchco Option Plan, dated as of April 27, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on November 25, 2009).
10.9First Amended and Restated Management Securityholders Addendum—Dutchco Securities Plan, dated as of April 27, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on November 25, 2009).
10.10First Amended and Restated Management Securityholders Addendum—Luxco Securities Plan, dated as of April 27, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on November 25, 2009).
10.11Form of First Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement, entered into by and among Sensata Management Company S.A., Sensata Investment Company S.C.A, Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (formerly known as Sensata Technologies Holding B.V.), funds managed by Bain Capital Partners, LLC or its affiliates, certain other investors that are parties thereto and such other persons, if any, that from time to time become parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Amendment No. 4 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on February 26, 2010).
10.1210.4 Form of Indemnification Agreement, entered among Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (formerly known as Sensata Technologies Holding B.V.) and certain of its executive officers and directors listed on a schedule attached thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 toof Amendment No. 2 toof the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on January 22, 2010).†
   
10.13Administrative Services Agreement, effective as of January 1, 2008, by and between Sensata Investment Company S.C.A. and Sensata Technologies Holding B.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on January 22, 2010).
10.14Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on April 26, 2010).
10.15Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement, dated October 28, 2010, by and among Sensata Technologies, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Honeywell Co. Ltd., Honeywell spol s.r.o., Honeywell Aerospace s.r.o., Honeywell (China) Co. Ltd., Honeywell Automation India Limited, Honeywell Control Systems Limited, Honeywell GmbH and Honeywell Japan Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed on November 3, 2010).
10.1610.5 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 22, 2011, between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Jeffrey Cote (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 toof the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 22, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).†
   

10.17Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 22, 2011, between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Martin Carter (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on April 22, 2011).†
10.1810.6 Credit Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as administrative agent, the initial l/c issuer and initial swing line lender named therein, and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   
10.1910.7 Domestic Guaranty, dated as of May 12, 2011, made by each of Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies, Inc., Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc. and each of the Additional Guarantors from time to time made a party thereto in favor of the Secured Parties (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   
10.2010.8 Guaranty, dated as of May 12, 2011, made by Sensata Technologies B.V. in favor of the Secured Parties (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   

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10.2110.9 Foreign Guaranty, dated as of May 12, 2011, made by each of Sensata Technologies Holding Company US B.V., Sensata Technologies Holland, B.V., Sensata Technologies Holding Company Mexico, B.V., Sensata Technologies de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Sensata Technologies Japan Limited, Sensata Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and each of the Additional Guarantors from time to time made a party thereto in favor of the Secured Parties (as defined therein) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   
10.2210.10 Patent Security Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011, made by each of Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc. to Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   
10.2310.11 Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011, made by each of Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc. to Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   
10.2410.12 Domestic Pledge Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011, made by each of Sensata Technologies B.V. and Sensata Technologies Holding Company US B.V. to Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   
10.2510.13 Domestic Security Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011, made by each of Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc. to Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2011)2011, Commission File Number 001-34652).
   
10.26Share Purchase Agreement, dated June 14, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies, Inc., Elex N.V. and Epiq N.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 16, 2011).
10.27Form of April 1, 2011 Option Agreement to Thomas Wroe, Martha Sullivan and Steven Major (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 10, 2012).†
10.28Form of April 1, 2011 Restricted Securities Agreement to Thomas Wroe, Martha Sullivan and Steven Major (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 10, 2012).†
10.29Form of Amended Options Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 10, 2012).†
10.3010.14 Amendment to Award Agreement between Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. and Jeffrey Cote dated January 23, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 toof the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 10, 2012).†
   
10.3110.15 Form of Director Options Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 27, 2012).
   
10.3210.16 Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement dated as of December 6, 2012, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., and Barclays Bank PLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 10, 2012).
   
10.3310.17 Separation Agreement, dated December 10, 2012, between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Thomas Wroe (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 10, 2012).†
   
10.3410.18 Amendment to Equity Award Agreements, dated December 10, 2012, between Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. and Thomas Wroe (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 10, 2012).†
   
10.3510.19 Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2013, between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Martha Sullivan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2013).†
   
10.3610.20 Employment Agreement, dated January 1, 2013, between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Steven Beringhause (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2013).†
   

10.37
10.21 Intellectual Property License Agreement, dated March 14, 2013, between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Measurement Specialties, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2013).
   

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10.38
Agreement between Sensata Technologies Holding, N.V. and Sensata Investment Company S.C.A., dated May 10, 2013, to terminate the Administrative Services Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 10, 2013).

10.3910.22 Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, as Amended May 22, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on July 29, 2013).†
   
10.4010.23 Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of November 29, 2013, between Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. and Sensata Investment Company S.C.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 2, 2013)
   
10.4110.24 Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement dated as of December 11, 2013, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2013).
   
10.4210.25 Employment Agreement, entered into on February 4, 2014 between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Paul S. Vasington (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2014).†
   
10.4310.26 Share Repurchase Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2014, between Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. and Sensata Investment Company S.C.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 20, 2014).
   
10.4410.27 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2014, by and among Sensata Technologies Minnesota, Inc., CoActive Holdings, LLC, and CoActive US Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 7, 2014).
   
10.4510.28 Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 15, 2014, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Holding N.V., and Schrader International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 18, 2014).
   
10.46Commitment Letter, dated as of August 15, 2014, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Barclays Bank PLC, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on August 18, 2014).
10.4710.29 Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement dated as of October 14, 2014, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Barclays Bank PLC and the other lenders party thereto, and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 17, 2014).
   
10.4810.30 Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2014, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 toof the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 10, 2014).
10.31Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2015, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2015).
10.32Amendment No. 6 to Credit Agreement dated as of May 11, 2015, to the Credit Agreement dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and Barclays Bank PLC as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. as administrative agent on behalf of the lenders party to the Credit Agreement, and the lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2015).
10.33Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2015, by and among Sensata Technologies Holding N.V., Custom Sensors &Technologies Ltd., Crouzet Automatismes S.A.S. and Custom Sensors & Technologies (Huizhou) Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2015).
10.34Amendment No. 7 to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2015, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 12, 2011, by and among Sensata Technologies B.V., Sensata Technologies Finance Company, LLC, Sensata Technologies Intermediate Holding B.V., the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2015).

10.35Employment Agreement, dated February 26, 2016, between Sensata Technologies, Inc. and Allisha Elliott (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 3, 2016).†
10.36Form of modified Award Agreement for Performance Restricted Stock Units (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 26, 2016).†
10.37Form of modified Award Agreement for Restricted Stock Units (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on April 26, 2016).†
   
21.1 Subsidiaries of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V.*
   
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.*
   
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
   
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
   
32.1 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *
   

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101 The following materials from Sensata's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014,2016, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language); (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 20132016, 2015, and 2012,2014, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013,2016, 2015, and 2012,2014, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20142016 and 2013,2015, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 20132016, 2015, and 2012,2014, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 20132016, 2015, and 2012,2014, (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, (vii) Schedule I — Condensed Financial Information of the Registrant and (viii) Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.
 ____________________
* Filed herewith.
*Filed herewith.
†    Indicates management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
‡    There have been non-material modifications to this contract since inception

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING N.V.
   
  
/s/    MARTHA SULLIVAN        
 By:Martha Sullivan
 Its:President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 3, 20152, 2017
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
 
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
     
/S/ MARTHA SULLIVAN President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director (Principal Executive Officer) February 3, 20152, 2017
Martha Sullivan    
     
/S/ PAUL VASINGTON
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) February 3, 20152, 2017
Paul Vasington    
     
/S/ THOMAS WROEPAUL EDGERLEY
 Chairman of the Board of Directors February 3, 20152, 2017
Thomas WroePaul Edgerley    
     
/S/ LEWIS CAMPBELLBEDA BOLZENIUS
 Director February 3, 20152, 2017
Lewis CampbellBeda Bolzenius    
     
/S/ MICHAEL JACOBSONJAMES HEPPELMANN
 Director February 3, 20152, 2017
James Heppelmann
/S/ MICHAEL JACOBSON
DirectorFebruary 2, 2017
Michael Jacobson    
     
/S/ JOHN LEWISCHARLES PEFFER
 Director February 3, 2015
John Lewis
/S/    PAUL EDGERLEY
DirectorFebruary 3, 2015
Paul Edgerley
/S/    CHARLES PEFFER
DirectorFebruary 3, 20152, 2017
Charles Peffer    
     
/S/ KIRK POND
 Director February 3, 20152, 2017
Kirk Pond
/S/ ANDREW TEICH
DirectorFebruary 2, 2017
Andrew Teich
/S/ THOMAS WROE
DirectorFebruary 2, 2017
Thomas Wroe    
     
/S/ STEPHEN ZIDE
 Director February 3, 20152, 2017
Stephen Zide    
     
/S/ ANDREW TEICH
DirectorFebruary 3, 2015
Andrew Teich
/S/    JAMES HEPPELMANN
DirectorFebruary 3, 2015
James Heppelmann
/S/    MARTHA SULLIVAN
 Authorized Representative in the United States February 3, 20152, 2017
Martha Sullivan    

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