Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Billions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2017 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Trading Symbol | AME | ||
Entity Registrant Name | AMETEK INC/ | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 1,037,868 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 231,334,609 | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 14 |
Consolidated Statement of Incom
Consolidated Statement of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
Net sales | $ 4,300,170 | $ 3,840,087 | $ 3,974,295 |
Operating expenses: | |||
Cost of sales | 2,851,431 | 2,575,220 | 2,617,987 |
Selling, general and administrative | 533,645 | 462,970 | 448,592 |
Total operating expenses | 3,385,076 | 3,038,190 | 3,066,579 |
Operating income | 915,094 | 801,897 | 907,716 |
Other expenses: | |||
Interest expense | (98,029) | (94,304) | (91,795) |
Other, net | (20,336) | (14,490) | (9,541) |
Income before income taxes | 796,729 | 693,103 | 806,380 |
Provision for income taxes | 115,259 | 180,945 | 215,521 |
Net income | $ 681,470 | $ 512,158 | $ 590,859 |
Basic earnings per share | $ 2.96 | $ 2.20 | $ 2.46 |
Diluted earnings per share | $ 2.94 | $ 2.19 | $ 2.45 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||
Basic shares | 230,229 | 232,593 | 239,906 |
Diluted shares | 231,845 | 233,730 | 241,586 |
Consolidated Statement of Compr
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Net income | $ 681,470 | $ 512,158 | $ 590,859 |
Foreign currency translation: | |||
Translation adjustments | 159,507 | (68,774) | (67,245) |
Change in long-term intercompany notes | 36,320 | (7,597) | (51,235) |
Net investment hedge instruments, net of tax of $41,178, $6,558 and $3,432 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (109,412) | (12,179) | (6,374) |
Defined benefit pension plans: | |||
Net actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of ($8,384), $17,450 and $12,870 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 16,518 | (55,259) | (21,002) |
Amortization of net actuarial loss, net of tax of ($4,680), ($2,090) and ($3,247) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 9,910 | 6,618 | 6,137 |
Amortization of prior service costs, net of tax of $4, $25 and ($564) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (41) | (79) | 1,809 |
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities: | |||
Unrealized gain (loss), net of tax of ($221), ($275) and $445 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 411 | 512 | (827) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 113,213 | (136,758) | (138,737) |
Total comprehensive income | $ 794,683 | $ 375,400 | $ 452,122 |
Consolidated Statement of Comp4
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Tax benefit (expense) from investment hedge instruments | $ 41,178 | $ 6,558 | $ 3,432 |
Tax benefit (expense) from change in pension plans | (8,384) | 17,450 | 12,870 |
Tax related to amortization of net actuarial loss | (4,680) | (2,090) | (3,247) |
Tax related to amortization of prior service costs | 4 | 25 | (564) |
Tax benefit (expense) from increase (decrease) on available-for-sale securities | $ (221) | $ (275) | $ 445 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 646,300 | $ 717,259 |
Receivables, net | 668,176 | 592,326 |
Inventories, net | 540,504 | 492,104 |
Deferred income taxes | 50,004 | |
Other current assets | 79,675 | 76,497 |
Total current assets | 1,934,655 | 1,928,190 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 493,296 | 473,230 |
Goodwill | 3,115,619 | 2,818,950 |
Other intangibles, net | 2,013,365 | 1,734,021 |
Investments and other assets | 239,129 | 146,283 |
Total assets | 7,796,064 | 7,100,674 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, net | 308,123 | 278,921 |
Accounts payable | 437,329 | 369,537 |
Income taxes payable | 34,660 | 29,913 |
Accrued liabilities | 358,551 | 246,070 |
Total current liabilities | 1,138,663 | 924,441 |
Long-term debt, net | 1,866,166 | 2,062,644 |
Deferred income taxes | 512,526 | 621,776 |
Other long-term liabilities | 251,076 | 235,300 |
Total liabilities | 3,768,431 | 3,844,161 |
Stockholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued | ||
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 800,000,000 shares; issued: 2017 - 262,947,829 shares; 2016 - 261,432,134 shares | 2,631 | 2,615 |
Capital in excess of par value | 660,894 | 604,143 |
Retained earnings | 5,002,419 | 4,403,683 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (429,176) | (542,389) |
Treasury stock: 2017 - 31,754,106 shares; 2016 - 32,053,227 shares | (1,209,135) | (1,211,539) |
Total stockholders' equity | 4,027,633 | 3,256,513 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 7,796,064 | $ 7,100,674 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par
Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 800,000,000 | 800,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 262,947,829 | 261,432,134 |
Treasury stock, shares | 31,754,106 | 32,053,227 |
Consolidated Statement of Stock
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Capital Stock [Member] | Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Foreign Currency Items and Other [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale securities [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] |
Balance at the beginning of the year at Dec. 31, 2014 | $ 2,589 | $ 491,750 | $ 3,469,923 | $ (124,920) | $ (141,982) | $ 8 | $ (457,807) | ||
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans | 32,296 | 7,777 | |||||||
Net income | $ 590,859 | 590,859 | |||||||
Translation adjustments | (67,245) | (67,245) | |||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of ($8,384), $17,450 and $12,870 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (21,002) | (21,002) | |||||||
Shares issued | 19 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) during the year, net of tax | (827) | (827) | |||||||
Share-based compensation costs | 23,762 | ||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (85,988) | ||||||||
Change in long-term intercompany notes | (51,235) | (51,235) | |||||||
Amortization of net actuarial loss, net of tax of ($4,680), ($2,090) and ($3,247) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 6,137 | 6,137 | |||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (435,400) | ||||||||
Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options | 20,478 | ||||||||
Other | (1) | ||||||||
Net investment hedge instruments, net of tax of $41,178, $6,558 and $3,432 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (6,374) | (6,374) | |||||||
Amortization of prior service costs, net of tax of $4, $25 and ($564) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 1,809 | 1,809 | |||||||
Balance at the end of the year at Dec. 31, 2015 | 3,254,626 | 2,608 | 568,286 | 3,974,793 | (249,774) | (155,038) | (819) | $ (405,631) | (885,430) |
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans | 8,484 | 10,031 | |||||||
Net income | 512,158 | 512,158 | |||||||
Translation adjustments | (68,774) | (68,774) | |||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of ($8,384), $17,450 and $12,870 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (55,259) | (55,259) | |||||||
Shares issued | 7 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) during the year, net of tax | 512 | 512 | |||||||
Share-based compensation costs | 22,030 | ||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (83,267) | ||||||||
Change in long-term intercompany notes | (7,597) | (7,597) | |||||||
Amortization of net actuarial loss, net of tax of ($4,680), ($2,090) and ($3,247) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 6,618 | 6,618 | |||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (336,140) | (336,140) | |||||||
Excess tax benefits from exercise of stock options | 5,343 | ||||||||
Other | (1) | ||||||||
Net investment hedge instruments, net of tax of $41,178, $6,558 and $3,432 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (12,179) | (12,179) | |||||||
Amortization of prior service costs, net of tax of $4, $25 and ($564) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (79) | (79) | |||||||
Balance at the end of the year at Dec. 31, 2016 | 3,256,513 | 2,615 | 604,143 | 4,403,683 | (338,324) | (203,758) | (307) | (542,389) | (1,211,539) |
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans | 31,660 | 9,271 | |||||||
Net income | 681,470 | 681,470 | |||||||
Translation adjustments | 159,507 | 159,507 | |||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss), net of tax of ($8,384), $17,450 and $12,870 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 16,518 | 16,518 | |||||||
Shares issued | 16 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) during the year, net of tax | 411 | 411 | |||||||
Share-based compensation costs | 25,091 | ||||||||
Cash dividends paid | (82,735) | ||||||||
Change in long-term intercompany notes | 36,320 | 36,320 | |||||||
Amortization of net actuarial loss, net of tax of ($4,680), ($2,090) and ($3,247) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | 9,910 | 9,910 | |||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (6,867) | (6,867) | |||||||
Other | 1 | ||||||||
Net investment hedge instruments, net of tax of $41,178, $6,558 and $3,432 in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (109,412) | (109,412) | |||||||
Amortization of prior service costs, net of tax of $4, $25 and ($564) in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively | (41) | (41) | |||||||
Balance at the end of the year at Dec. 31, 2017 | $ 4,027,633 | $ 2,631 | $ 660,894 | $ 5,002,419 | $ (251,909) | $ (177,371) | $ 104 | $ (429,176) | $ (1,209,135) |
Consolidated Statement of Stoc8
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |||
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Tax benefit (expense) from investment hedge instruments | $ 41,178 | $ 6,558 | $ 3,432 |
Tax benefit (expense) from change in pension plans | (8,384) | 17,450 | 12,870 |
Tax related to amortization of net actuarial loss | (4,680) | (2,090) | (3,247) |
Tax related to amortization of prior service costs | $ 4 | $ 25 | $ (564) |
Consolidated Statement of Cash
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Operating activities: | |||
Net income | $ 681,470 | $ 512,158 | $ 590,859 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to total operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 183,227 | 179,716 | 149,460 |
Deferred income taxes | (91,205) | (5,632) | 6,458 |
Share-based compensation expense | 25,091 | 22,030 | 23,762 |
Gain on sale of facilities | (1,213) | (743) | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: | |||
(Increase) decrease in receivables | (24,581) | 14,773 | (6,995) |
(Increase) decrease in inventories and other current assets | (6,087) | 38,666 | (12,007) |
Increase (decrease) in payables, accruals and income taxes | 124,399 | 2,657 | (20,049) |
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities | 2,787 | (4,298) | 255 |
Pension contribution | (54,796) | (6,775) | (55,215) |
Other, net | (5,833) | 4,283 | (3,988) |
Total operating activities | 833,259 | 756,835 | 672,540 |
Investing activities: | |||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | (75,074) | (63,280) | (69,083) |
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired | (556,634) | (391,419) | (356,466) |
Proceeds from sale of facilities | 6,290 | 1,832 | 421 |
Other, net | (399) | 500 | (429) |
Total investing activities | (625,817) | (452,367) | (425,557) |
Financing activities: | |||
Net change in short-term borrowings | (9,616) | (315,674) | 226,761 |
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | 820,900 | 200,000 | |
Repayments of long-term borrowings | (270,000) | (48,724) | (182,007) |
Repurchases of common stock | (6,867) | (336,140) | (435,400) |
Cash dividends paid | (82,735) | (83,267) | (85,988) |
Excess tax benefits from share-based payments | 5,343 | 20,478 | |
Proceeds from employee stock plans and other, net | 40,047 | 14,616 | 39,192 |
Total financing activities | (329,171) | 57,054 | (216,964) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 50,770 | (25,268) | (26,629) |
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (70,959) | 336,254 | 3,390 |
Cash and cash equivalents: | |||
Beginning of year | 717,259 | 381,005 | 377,615 |
End of year | $ 646,300 | $ 717,259 | $ 381,005 |
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies | 1. Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of AMETEK, Inc. (the “Company”), and include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries, after elimination of all intercompany transactions in the consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Cash Equivalents, Securities and Other Investments All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered cash equivalents. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s investment in a fixed-income mutual fund (held by its captive insurance subsidiary) is classified as “available-for-sale.” Accounts Receivable The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses resulting from the inability of specific customers to meet their financial obligations to the Company. A specific allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded against the amount due from these customers. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowance for doubtful accounts based on the length of time specific receivables are past due based on its historical experience. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $10.4 million and $10.3 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. See Note 7. Inventories The Company uses the first-in, first-out last-in, first-out Business Combinations The Company allocates the purchase price of an acquired company, including when applicable, the acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration between tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the acquired business based on their estimated fair values, with the residual of the purchase price recorded as goodwill. The results of operations of the acquired business are included in the Company’s operating results from the date of acquisition. See Note 5. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for additions to plant facilities, or that extend their useful lives, are capitalized. The cost of minor tools, jigs and dies, and maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation of plant and equipment is calculated principally on a straight-line Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives, primarily trademarks and trade names, are not amortized; rather, they are tested for impairment at least annually. The Company identifies its reporting units at the component level, which is one level below its operating segments. Generally, goodwill arises from acquisitions of specific operating companies and is assigned to the reporting unit in which a particular operating company resides. The Company’s reporting units are divisions that are one level below its operating segments and for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. The Company principally relies on a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value of each reporting unit, which considers forecasted cash flows discounted at an appropriate discount rate. The Company believes that market participants would use a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value of its reporting units in a sale transaction. The annual goodwill impairment test requires the Company to make a number of assumptions and estimates concerning future levels of revenue growth, operating margins, depreciation, amortization and working capital requirements, which are based on the Company’s long-range plan and are considered level 3 inputs. The Company’s long-range plan is updated as part of its annual planning process and is reviewed and approved by management. The discount rate is an estimate of the overall after-tax The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangibles other than goodwill (primarily trademarks and trade names) consists of a comparison of the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset to the carrying value of the asset as of the impairment testing date. The Company estimates the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangibles using the relief from royalty method using level 3 inputs. The fair value derived from the relief from royalty method is measured as the discounted cash flow savings realized from owning such trademarks and trade names and not having to pay a royalty for their use. The Company completed its required annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of 2017, 2016 and 2015 and determined that the carrying values of the Company’s goodwill were not impaired. The Company completed its required annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 2015 and determined that the carrying values of the Company’s other intangible assets with indefinite lives were not impaired. The Company completed its required annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of 2016 and determined that the carrying values of certain of the Company’s trademarks and trade names with indefinite lives were impaired. During 2016, the Company recorded a $13.9 million non-cash Other intangible assets with finite lives are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The carrying value of other intangible assets with finite lives is considered impaired when the total projected undiscounted cash flows from those assets are separately identifiable and are less than the carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of those assets. Fair value is determined primarily using present value techniques based on projected cash flows from the asset group. Intangible assets, other than goodwill, with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Patents and technology are being amortized over useful lives of five to 20 years, with a weighted average life of 16 years. Customer relationships are being amortized over a period of five to 20 years, with a weighted average life of 19 years. Miscellaneous other intangible assets are being amortized over a period of two to 20 years. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates the reasonableness of the estimated useful lives of these intangible assets. See Note 6. Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and their results of operations are translated using average exchange rates for the year. Certain transactions of the Company and its subsidiaries are denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. Exchange gains and losses from those transactions are included in operating results for the year. The Company makes infrequent use of derivative financial instruments. Forward contracts are entered into from time to time to hedge specific firm commitments for certain inventory purchases, export sales, debt or foreign currency transactions, thereby minimizing the Company’s exposure to raw material commodity price or foreign currency fluctuation. In instances where transactions are designated as hedges of an underlying item, the gains and losses on those transactions are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity to the extent they are effective as hedges. An evaluation of hedge effectiveness is performed by the Company on an ongoing basis and any changes in the hedge are made as appropriate. See Note 4. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue on product sales in the period when the sales process is complete. This generally occurs when products are shipped to the customer in accordance with terms of an agreement of sale, under which title and risk of loss have been transferred, collectability is reasonably assured and pricing is fixed or determinable. For a small percentage of sales where title and risk of loss passes at point of delivery, the Company recognizes revenue upon delivery to the customer, assuming all other criteria for revenue recognition are met. The Company’s policy, with respect to sales returns and allowances, generally provides that the customer may not return products or be given allowances, except at the Company’s option. The Company has agreements with distributors that do not provide expanded rights of return for unsold products. The distributor purchases the product from the Company, at which time title and risk of loss transfers to the distributor. The Company does not offer substantial sales incentives and credits to its distributors other than volume discounts. The Company accounts for these sales incentives as a reduction of revenues when the sale is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Accruals for sales returns, other allowances and estimated warranty costs are provided at the time revenue is recognized based on the Company’s historical experience. The warranty periods for products sold vary among the Company’s operations, but generally do not exceed one year. The Company calculates its warranty expense provision based on its historical warranty experience and adjustments are made periodically to reflect actual warranty expenses. See Note 12. Research and Development Research and development costs Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs are included in Cost of sales and were $53.1 million in 2017, $47.9 million in 2016 and $50.5 million in 2015. Share-Based Compensation The Company expenses the fair value of share-based awards made under its share-based plans in the consolidated financial statements over their requisite service period of the grants. See Note 10. Income Taxes The Company’s process of providing for income taxes and determining the related balance sheet accounts requires management to assess uncertainties, make judgments regarding outcomes and utilize estimates. The Company conducts a broad range of operations around the world and is therefore subject to complex tax regulations in numerous international taxing jurisdictions, resulting at times in tax audits, disputes and potential litigation, the outcome of which is uncertain. Management must make judgments currently about such uncertainties and determine estimates of the Company’s tax assets and liabilities. To the extent the final outcome differs, future adjustments to the Company’s tax assets and liabilities may be necessary. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets, taking into consideration the Company’s forecast of future taxable income, available net operating loss carryforwards and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the deferred tax assets. Based on this assessment, management must evaluate the need for, and amount of, valuation allowances against the Company’s deferred tax assets. To the extent facts and circumstances change in the future, adjustments to the valuation allowances may be required. See Note 8. Pensions The Company has U.S. and foreign defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. The most significant elements in determining the Company’s pension income or expense are the assumed pension liability discount rate and the expected return on plan assets. All unrecognized prior service costs, remaining transition obligations or assets and actuarial gains and losses have been recognized, net of tax effects, as a charge to accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity and will be amortized as a component of net periodic pension cost. The Company uses a measurement date of December 31 (its fiscal year end) for its U.S. and foreign defined benefit plans. See Note 11. Earnings Per Share The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares considered outstanding during the periods. The calculation of diluted earnings per share reflects the effect of all potentially dilutive securities (principally outstanding stock options and restricted stock grants). The number of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share was as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Weighted average shares: Basic shares 230,229 232,593 239,906 Equity-based compensation plans 1,616 1,137 1,680 Diluted shares 231,845 233,730 241,586 |
Recent Accounting Pronouncement
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] | |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”) ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”), ASU 2015-11 In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”). ASU 2015-17 ASU 2015-17 ASU 2015-17 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). right-of-use right-of-use ASU 2016-02 ASU 2016-02 ASU 2016-02 In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”). ASU 2016-09 ASU 2016-09 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 ASU 2017-04 ASU 2017-04 In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (“ASU 2017-07”), ASU 2017-07 ASU 2017-07 ASU 2017-07 In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Scope of Modification Accounting (“ASU 2017-09”). ASU 2017-09 ASU 2017-09 ASU 2017-09 |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | 3. Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. See Note 5 for discussion of acquisition date fair value of contingent payment liability. The Company utilizes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to the valuations used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following table provides the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, consistent with the fair value hierarchy, at December 31: 2017 2016 Fair Value Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed-income investments $ 8,060 $ 7,317 The fair value of fixed-income investments, which are valued as level 1 investments, was based on quoted market prices. The fixed-income investments are shown as a component of long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheet. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, gains and losses on the investments noted above were not significant. No transfers between level 1 and level 2 investments occurred during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Financial Instruments Cash, cash equivalents and fixed-income investments are recorded at fair value at December 31, 2017 and 2016 in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. The following table provides the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instrument liabilities, for which fair value is measured for disclosure purposes only, compared to the recorded amounts at December 31: 2017 2016 Recorded Fair Value Recorded Fair Value (In thousands) Long-term debt, net (including current portion) $ (2,174,289 ) $ (2,210,466 ) $ (2,341,565 ) $ (2,386,901 ) The fair value of short-term Foreign Currency At December 31, 2017, the Company had a Canadian dollar forward contract for a total notional value of 83.0 million Canadian dollars ($1.5 million fair value unrealized gain at December 31, 2017) outstanding. At December 31, 2016, the Company had no forward contracts outstanding. For the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, realized gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts were not significant. The Company does not typically designate its foreign currency forward contracts as hedges. |
Hedging Activities
Hedging Activities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Hedging Activities | 4. Hedging Activities The Company has designated certain foreign-currency-denominated long-term borrowings as hedges of the net investment in certain foreign operations. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, these net investment hedges included British-pound- and Euro-denominated long-term debt. These borrowings were designed to create net investment hedges in each of the designated foreign subsidiaries. The Company designated the British-pound- and Euro-denominated loans referred to above as hedging instruments to offset translation gains or losses on the net investment due to changes in the British pound and Euro exchange rates. These net investment hedges are evidenced by management’s contemporaneous documentation supporting the hedge designation. Any gain or loss on the hedging instruments (the debt) following hedge designation is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income in the same manner as the translation adjustment on the hedged investment based on changes in the spot rate, which is used to measure hedge effectiveness. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had $412.4 million and $376.3 million, respectively, of British-pound-denominated loans, which were designated as a hedge against the net investment in British pound functional currency foreign subsidiaries. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had $601.0 million and $527.7 million, respectively, in Euro-denominated loans, which were designated as a hedge against the net investment in Euro functional currency foreign subsidiaries. As a result of the British-pound- and Euro-denominated loans being designated and 100% effective as net investment hedges, $109.4 million of pre-tax pre-tax |
Acquisitions
Acquisitions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions | 5. Acquisitions The Company spent $556.6 million in cash, net of cash acquired, to acquire Rauland-Borg Corporation (“Rauland”) in February 2017, MOCON, Inc. in June 2017 and Arizona Instrument LLC in December 2017. The Rauland acquisition includes a potential $30 million contingent payment due upon the achievement of certain milestones as described further below. Rauland is a global provider of enterprise clinical and education communications solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems and educational facilities. MOCON is a provider of laboratory and field gas analysis instrumentation to research laboratories, production facilities and quality control departments in food and beverage, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Arizona Instrument is a provider of differentiated, high-precision moisture and gas measurement instruments in food, pharmaceutical and environmental markets. Rauland, MOCON and Arizona Instrument are part of AMETEK’s Electronic Instruments Group (“EIG”). The following table represents the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase price for the net assets of the 2017 acquisitions based on their estimated fair values at acquisition (in millions): Property, plant and equipment $ 19.1 Goodwill 225.6 Other intangible assets 340.7 Long-term liabilities (10.9 ) Deferred income taxes (35.1 ) Net working capital and other (1) 42.7 Total purchase price 582.1 Less: Acquisition date fair value of contingent payment liability (25.5 ) Total cash paid $ 556.6 (1) Includes $31.7 million in accounts receivable, whose fair value, contractual cash flows and expected cash flows are approximately equal. The amount allocated to goodwill is reflective of the benefits the Company expects to realize from the 2017 acquisitions as follows: Rauland provides the Company with attractive new growth opportunities within the medical technology market, strong growth opportunities in its core markets and incremental growth opportunities through acquisitions and international expansion. MOCON’s products and technologies complement the Company’s existing gas analysis instrumentation business and provides it with opportunities to expand into the growing food and pharmaceutical package testing market. Arizona Instrument complements the Company’s existing Brookfield Engineering Laboratories (“Brookfield”) viscosity measurement business and provides it with opportunities to further grow its presence in the food, pharmaceutical and environmental markets. The Company expects approximately $89.2 million of the goodwill recorded relating to the 2017 acquisitions will be tax deductible in future years. At December 31, 2017, the purchase price allocated to other intangible assets of $340.7 million consists of $72.9 million of indefinite-lived intangible trade names, which are not subject to amortization. The remaining $267.8 million of other intangible assets consists of 229.4 million customer relationships, which are being amortized over a period of 18 to 20 years, $0.8 million of trade names, which are being amortized over a period of 18 years and $37.6 million of purchased technology, which is being amortized over a period of ten to 18 years. Amortization expense for each of the next five years for the 2017 acquisitions is expected to approximate $15 million per year. The Company is in the process of finalizing the measurement of certain tangible and intangible assets and liabilities for its December 2017 acquisition of Arizona Instrument, including inventory, goodwill and the accounting for income taxes. The Company is in the process of finalizing the accounting for income taxes for its June 2017 acquisition of MOCON. The above mentioned contingent payment is based on Rauland achieving a certain cumulative revenue target over the period October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2018. If Rauland achieves the target, the $30 million contingent payment will be made; however, if the target is not achieved, no payment will be made. At the acquisition date, the estimated fair value of the contingent payment liability was $25.5 million, which was based on a probabilistic approach using level 3 inputs. At December 31, 2017, there was no change to the estimated fair value of the contingent payment liability. The 2017 acquisitions had an immaterial impact on reported net sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2017. Had the 2017 acquisitions been made at the beginning of 2017 or 2016, unaudited pro forma net sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, would not have been materially different than the amounts reported. In 2016, the Company spent $391.4 million in cash, net of cash acquired, to acquire Brookfield and ESP/SurgeX in January 2016, HS Foils and Nu Instruments in July 2016 and Laserage Technology Corporation (“Laserage”) in October 2016. Brookfield is a manufacturer of viscometers and rheometers, as well as instrumentation to analyze texture and powder flow. ESP/SurgeX is a manufacturer of energy intelligence and power protection, monitoring and diagnostic solutions. HS Foils develops and manufactures key components used in radiation detectors including ultra-thin radiation windows, silicon drift detectors and x-ray In 2015, the Company spent $356.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired, to acquire Global Tubes in May 2015 and Surface Vision in July 2015. Global Tubes is a manufacturer of high-precision, small-diameter metal tubing. Surface Vision develops and manufactures software-enabled vision systems used to inspect surfaces of continuously processed materials for flaws and defects. Global Tubes is part of EMG and Surface Vision is part of EIG. Acquisitions Subsequent to December 31, 2017 In January 2018, the Company acquired FMH Aerospace (“FMH”) for approximately $235 million in cash. FMH has estimated annual sales of approximately $50 million. FMH is a provider of complex, highly-engineered solutions for the aerospace, defense and space industries. FMH will join EMG. |
Goodwill and Other Intangible A
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | 6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment were as follows: EIG EMG Total (In millions) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 1,678.2 $ 1,028.4 $ 2,706.6 Goodwill acquired 165.0 6.3 171.3 Purchase price allocation adjustments and other 0.3 (0.1 ) 0.2 Foreign currency translation adjustments (26.5 ) (32.6 ) (59.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 1,817.0 1,002.0 2,819.0 Goodwill acquired 225.6 — 225.6 Purchase price allocation adjustments and other 0.5 0.6 1.1 Foreign currency translation adjustments 33.9 36.0 69.9 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 2,077.0 $ 1,038.6 $ 3,115.6 Other intangible assets were as follows at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Definite-lived intangible assets (subject to amortization): Patents $ 52,548 $ 49,755 Purchased technology 328,301 283,612 Customer lists 1,621,652 1,363,700 2,002,501 1,697,067 Accumulated amortization: Patents (36,998 ) (34,927 ) Purchased technology (110,298 ) (87,869 ) Customer lists (450,814 ) (362,924 ) (598,110 ) (485,720 ) Net intangible assets subject to amortization 1,404,391 1,211,347 Indefinite-lived intangible assets (not subject to amortization): Trademarks and trade names 608,974 536,574 Impairment — (13,900 ) 608,974 522,674 $ 2,013,365 $ 1,734,021 In the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company completed its required annual impairment tests and determined that the carrying values of certain of the Company’s trademarks and trade names with indefinite lives were impaired. During 2016, the Company recorded, in Cost of sales, a $13.9 million non-cash Amortization expense was $101.2 million, $104.9 million (including impairment of $13.9 million) and $80.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Amortization expense for each of the next five years is expected to approximate $105 million per year, not considering the impact of potential future acquisitions. |
Other Consolidated Balance Shee
Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Text Block [Abstract] | |
Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Information | 7. Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Information December 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) INVENTORIES, NET Finished goods and parts $ 84,789 $ 75,827 Work in process 107,362 101,484 Raw materials and purchased parts 348,353 314,793 $ 540,504 $ 492,104 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET Land $ 42,851 $ 41,875 Buildings 295,023 281,847 Machinery and equipment 923,394 840,725 1,261,268 1,164,447 Less: Accumulated depreciation (767,972 ) (691,217 ) $ 493,296 $ 473,230 ACCRUED LIABILITIES Employee compensation and benefits $ 151,435 $ 93,226 Product warranty obligation 22,872 22,007 Restructuring 30,046 29,951 Contingent purchase price 25,500 — Other 128,698 100,886 $ 358,551 $ 246,070 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) ALLOWANCES FOR POSSIBLE LOSSES ON ACCOUNTS Balance at the beginning of the year $ 10,257 $ 8,555 $ 10,446 Additions charged to expense 2,800 4,124 630 Write-offs (3,208 ) (2,304 ) (1,872 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments and other 552 (118 ) (649 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 10,401 $ 10,257 $ 8,555 |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 8. Income Taxes The components of income before income taxes and the details of the provision for income taxes were as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Income before income taxes: Domestic $ 447,853 $ 397,215 $ 502,292 Foreign 348,876 295,888 304,088 Total $ 796,729 $ 693,103 $ 806,380 Provision for income taxes: Current: Federal $ 127,874 $ 116,898 $ 130,996 Foreign 71,846 63,170 66,691 State 6,744 6,509 11,376 Total current 206,464 186,577 209,063 Deferred: Federal (97,465 ) 5,273 1,711 Foreign 6,204 (8,434 ) (3,611 ) State 56 (2,471 ) 8,358 Total deferred (91,205 ) (5,632 ) 6,458 Total provision $ 115,259 $ 180,945 $ 215,521 Significant components of the deferred tax (asset) liability were as follows at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Current deferred tax (asset) liability: Reserves not currently deductible $ — $ (39,509 ) Share-based compensation — (7,022 ) Net operating loss carryforwards — (2,072 ) Other — (1,041 ) — (49,644 ) Portion included in other current liabilities — (360 ) Gross current deferred tax asset — (50,004 ) Noncurrent deferred tax (asset) liability: Differences in basis of property and accelerated depreciation 39,816 54,243 Reserves not currently deductible (42,966 ) (28,808 ) Pensions 11,452 8,714 Differences in basis of intangible assets and accelerated amortization 455,690 603,577 Net operating loss carryforwards (10,376 ) (8,399 ) Share-based compensation (13,434 ) (13,707 ) Foreign tax credit carryforwards — (3,441 ) Unremitted earnings 84,356 4,481 Other (23,176 ) (1,004 ) 501,362 615,656 Less: Valuation allowance 3,100 2,046 504,462 617,702 Portion included in noncurrent assets 8,064 4,074 Gross noncurrent deferred tax liability 512,526 621,776 Net deferred tax liability $ 512,526 $ 571,772 The Company’s effective tax rate reconciles to the U.S. Federal statutory rate as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 U.S. Federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.4 0.4 1.2 Foreign operations, net (6.8 ) (7.1 ) (6.8 ) U.S. Manufacturing deduction and credits (2.2 ) (2.6 ) (2.4 ) Stock compensation (1.6 ) 0.2 0.1 Net deferred tax revaluation (23.3 ) — — Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings 11.8 — — Other 1.2 0.2 (0.4 ) Consolidated effective tax rate 14.5 % 26.1 % 26.7 % On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The Act, which is also commonly referred to as “U.S. tax reform,” significantly changes U.S. corporate income tax laws by, among other things, reducing the U.S. corporate income tax rate to 21% starting in 2018 and creating a territorial tax system with a one-time one-time non-U.S. Although the $91.6 million net benefit represents what the Company believes is a reasonable estimate of the impact of the income tax effects of the Act on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2017, it should be considered provisional. As additional guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury is provided, the Company may need to adjust the provisional amounts after it finalizes the 2017 U.S. tax return and is able to conclude whether any further adjustments are required to its U.S. portion of net deferred tax liability of $390.4 million as of December 31, 2017, as well as to the liability associated with the one-time low-taxed The recently enacted Act mandated a one-time one-time non-U.S. Due to the adoption of ASU 2015-17, ASU 2015-17 At December 31, 2016, U.S. and foreign deferred income taxes totaling $4.5 million were provided on undistributed earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries At December 31, 2017, the Company had tax effected benefits of $10.4 million related to net operating loss carryforwards, which will be available to offset future income taxes payable, subject to certain annual or other limitations based on foreign and U.S. tax laws. This amount includes net operating loss carryforwards of $1.7 million for federal income tax purposes with no valuation allowance, $6.6 million for state income tax purposes with no valuation allowance and $2.2 million for foreign income tax purposes with a valuation allowance of $2.2 million. These net operating loss carryforwards, if not used, will expire between 2018 and 2037. At December 31, 2017, the Company had tax effected benefits of $5.1 million related to tax credit carryforwards, which will be available to offset future income taxes payable, subject to certain annual or other limitations based on foreign and U.S. tax laws. This amount includes tax credit carryforwards of $0.6 million for federal income tax purposes with a valuation allowance of $0.6 million, $4.4 million for state income tax purposes with a valuation allowance of $0.3 million and $0.1 million for foreign income tax purposes with no valuation allowance. These tax credit carryforwards, if not used, will expire between 2018 and 2037. The Company maintains a valuation allowance to reduce certain deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. This allowance primarily relates to the deferred tax assets established for foreign net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits. In 2017, the Company recorded an increase of $1.1 million in the valuation allowance primarily related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards that are not expected to be utilized. At December 31, 2017, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $60.3 million, of which $51.7 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. At December 31, 2016, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $57.9 million, of which $48.5 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company reported $9.7 million and $8.9 million, respectively, related to interest and penalty exposure as accrued income tax expense in the consolidated balance sheet. During 2017, the Company recognized a net expense of $0.9 million, and during 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized a net benefit of $1.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in the consolidated statement of income as a component of income tax expense. Approximately 70% of the Company’s overall tax liability is incurred in the United States as measured prior to tax reform. The Company files income tax returns in various other state and foreign tax jurisdictions, in some cases for multiple legal entities per jurisdiction. Generally, the Company has open tax years subject to tax audit on average of between three and six years in these jurisdictions. At December 31, 2017, there were no tax years currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) related to the U.S. consolidated tax group, although a separate examination of a pre-acquisition During 2017, the Company added $15.4 million of tax, interest and penalties to identified uncertain tax positions and reversed $12.1 million of tax and interest related to statute expirations. During 2016, the Company added $8.6 million of tax, interest and penalties related to identified uncertain tax positions and reversed $16.3 million of tax and interest related to statute expirations and settlement of prior uncertain positions. The following is a reconciliation of the liability for uncertain tax positions at December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In millions) Balance at the beginning of the year $ 57.9 $ 63.8 $ 71.7 Additions for tax positions related to the current year 10.0 5.5 8.8 Additions for tax positions of prior years 3.1 1.5 1.3 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (2.8 ) (3.6 ) (7.1 ) Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities — (3.4 ) (8.3 ) Reductions due to statute expirations (7.9 ) (5.9 ) (2.6 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 60.3 $ 57.9 $ 63.8 In 2017, the additions above primarily reflect the increase in tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions related to certain domestic and foreign issues, while the reductions above primarily relate to statute expirations. At December 31, 2017, tax, interest and penalties of $68.5 million were classified as a noncurrent liability. The net change in uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2017 resulted in an increase to income tax expense of $4.3 million. |
Debt
Debt | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | 9. Debt Long-term debt, net consisted of the following at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) U.S. dollar 6.20% senior notes due December 2017 $ — $ 270,000 U.S. dollar 6.35% senior notes due July 2018 80,000 80,000 U.S. dollar 7.08% senior notes due September 2018 160,000 160,000 U.S. dollar 7.18% senior notes due December 2018 65,000 65,000 U.S. dollar 6.30% senior notes due December 2019 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 3.73% senior notes due September 2024 300,000 300,000 U.S. dollar 3.91% senior notes due June 2025 50,000 50,000 U.S. dollar 3.96% senior notes due August 2025 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 3.83% senior notes due September 2026 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 3.98% senior notes due September 2029 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 4.45% senior notes due August 2035 50,000 50,000 British pound 4.68% senior note due September 2020 108,180 98,701 British pound 2.59% senior note due November 2028 202,840 185,067 British pound 2.70% senior note due November 2031 101,420 92,533 Euro 1.34% senior notes due October 2026 360,620 316,643 Euro 1.53% senior notes due October 2028 240,414 211,096 Swiss franc 2.44% senior note due December 2021 56,452 54,150 Revolving credit facility borrowings — — Other, principally foreign 4,589 14,604 Less: Debt issuance costs (5,226 ) (6,229 ) Total debt, net 2,174,289 2,341,565 Less: Current portion, net (308,123 ) (278,921 ) Total long-term debt, net $ 1,866,166 $ 2,062,644 Maturities of long-term debt borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2017 were as follows: $100.0 million in 2019; $108.2 million in 2020; $56.5 million in 2021; none in 2022; none in 2023; and $1,605.3 million in 2024 and thereafter. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company paid in full, at maturity, $270 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.20% private placement senior notes. In December 2007, the Company issued $270 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.20% private placement senior notes due December 2017 (paid in full, at maturity, as previously noted) and $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.30% private placement senior notes due December 2019. In July 2008, the Company issued $80 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.35% private placement senior notes due July 2018. In September 2008, the Company issued $160 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.08% private placement senior notes due September 2018. In December 2008, the Company issued $65 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.18% private placement senior notes due December 2018. In September 2014, the Company issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.73% senior notes due September 2024, $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.83% senior notes due September 2026 and $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.98% senior notes due September 2029. In June 2015, the Company issued $50 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.91% senior notes due June 2025. In August 2015, the Company issued $100 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.96% senior notes due August 2025 and $50 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.45% senior notes due August 2035. In September 2010, the Company issued an 80 million British pound ($108.2 million at December 31, 2017) 4.68% senior note due September 2020. In December 2011, the Company issued a 55 million Swiss franc ($56.5 million at December 31, 2017) 2.44% senior note due December 2021. In October 2016, the Company issued 300 million Euros ($360.6 million at December 31, 2017) in aggregate principal amount of 1.34% senior notes due October 2026 and 200 million Euros ($240.4 million at December 31, 2017) in aggregate principal amount of 1.53% senior notes due October 2028. In November 2016, the Company issued 150 million British pounds ($202.8 million at December 31, 2017) in aggregate principal amount of 2.59% senior notes due November 2028 and 75 million British pounds ($101.4 million at December 31, 2017) in aggregate principal amount of 2.70% senior notes due November 2031. The Company along with certain of its foreign subsidiaries has an amended and restated credit agreement dated as of March 10, 2016 (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement consists of a five-year revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $850 million with a final maturity date in March 2021. The revolving credit facility total borrowing capacity excludes an accordion feature that permits the Company to request up to an additional $300 million in revolving credit commitments at any time during the life of the Credit Agreement under certain conditions. The Credit Agreement places certain restrictions on allowable additional indebtedness. At December 31, 2017, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $1,108.1 million under its revolving credit facility, including the $300 million accordion feature. Interest rates on outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility are at the applicable benchmark rate plus a negotiated spread or at the U.S. prime rate. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility. The weighted average interest rate on the revolving credit facility for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was 1.61% and 1.72%, respectively. The Company had outstanding letters of credit primarily under the revolving credit facility totaling $42.1 million and $33.2 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The private placements, the senior notes and the revolving credit facility are subject to certain customary covenants, including financial covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain certain debt-to-EBITDA Foreign subsidiaries of the Company had available credit facilities with local foreign lenders of $45.4 million and $43.7 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. At December 31, 2017, foreign subsidiaries had debt borrowings outstanding totaling $4.6 million, all of which was reported in short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, net. At December 31, 2016, foreign subsidiaries had debt borrowings outstanding totaling $14.6 million, including $3.8 million reported in long-term debt, net. The weighted average interest rate on total debt borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016 was 4.2% and 4.4%, respectively. |
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Share-Based Compensation | 10. Share-Based Compensation Under the terms of the Company’s stockholder-approved share-based plans, incentive and non-qualified non-employee four-year The Company issues previously unissued shares when stock options are exercised and shares are issued from treasury stock upon the award of restricted stock. The Company measures and records compensation expense related to all stock awards by recognizing the grant date fair value of the awards over their requisite service periods in the financial statements. For grants under any of the Company’s plans that are subject to graded vesting over a service period, the Company recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. Total share-based compensation expense was as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Stock option expense $ 9,895 $ 9,984 $ 10,955 Restricted stock expense 15,196 12,046 12,807 Total pre-tax $ 25,091 $ 22,030 $ 23,762 Pre-tax pre-tax The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton Black-Scholes-Merton 2017 2016 2015 Expected volatility 18.0 % 21.8 % 22.3 % Expected term (years) 5.0 5.0 5.0 Risk-free interest rate 1.94 % 1.23 % 1.58 % Expected dividend yield 0.60 % 0.77 % 0.69 % Black-Scholes-Merton fair value per stock option granted $ 11.05 $ 9.14 $ 10.89 Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock over the stock options’ expected term. The Company used historical exercise data to estimate the stock options’ expected term, which represents the period of time that the stock options granted are expected to be outstanding. Management anticipates that the future stock option holding periods will be similar to the historical stock option holding periods. The risk-free interest rate for periods within the expected term of the stock option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant. Compensation expense recognized for all share-based awards is net of estimated forfeitures. The Company’s estimated forfeiture rates are based on its historical experience. The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2017: Shares Weighted Price Weighted Life Aggregate Value (In thousands) (Years) (In millions) Outstanding at the beginning of the year 6,011 $ 42.25 Granted 1,331 60.32 Exercised (1,515 ) 31.62 Forfeited (237 ) 52.62 Expired (7 ) 52.10 Outstanding at the end of the year 5,583 $ 48.99 4.2 $ 131.1 Exercisable at the end of the year 2,884 $ 43.96 2.9 $ 82.2 The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $41.3 million, $16.2 million and $62.3 million, respectively. The total fair value of stock options vested during 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $12.4 million, $10.8 million and $10.3 million, respectively. The following is a summary of the Company’s nonvested stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2017: Shares Weighted Average Fair Value (In thousands) Nonvested stock options outstanding at the beginning of the year 2,802 $ 10.15 Granted 1,331 11.05 Vested (1,197 ) 10.40 Forfeited (237 ) 10.35 Nonvested stock options outstanding at the end of the year 2,699 $ 10.47 As of December 31, 2017, there was approximately $21 million of expected future pre-tax The fair value of restricted shares under the Company’s restricted stock arrangement is determined by the product of the number of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company’s common stock. Upon the grant of restricted stock, the fair value of the restricted shares (unearned compensation) at the date of grant is charged as a reduction of capital in excess of par value in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, which is the same as the calculated derived service period as determined on the grant date. Restricted stock grants are subject to accelerated vesting due to certain events, including doubling of the grant price of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business during any five consecutive trading days. The following is a summary of the Company’s nonvested restricted stock activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2017: Shares Weighted Average Fair Value (In thousands) Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at the beginning of the year 1,019 $ 48.59 Granted 340 60.35 Vested (333 ) 47.42 Forfeited (94 ) 51.51 Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at the end of the year 932 $ 53.53 The total fair value of restricted stock vested during 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $15.8 million, $11.1 million and $10.6 million, respectively. The weighted average fair value of restricted stock granted per share during 2017 and 2016 was $60.35 and $46.91, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, there was approximately $28 million of expected future pre-tax |
Retirement Plans and Other Post
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits | 11. Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits Retirement and Pension Plans The Company sponsors several retirement and pension plans covering eligible salaried and hourly employees. The plans generally provide benefits based on participants’ years of service and/or compensation. The following is a brief description of the Company’s retirement and pension plans. The Company maintains contributory and noncontributory defined benefit pension plans. Benefits for eligible salaried and hourly employees under all defined benefit plans are funded through trusts established in conjunction with the plans. The Company’s funding policy with respect to its defined benefit plans is to contribute amounts that provide for benefits based on actuarial calculations and the applicable requirements of U.S. federal and local foreign laws. The Company estimates that it will make both required and discretionary cash contributions of approximately $2 million to $6 million to its worldwide defined benefit pension plans in 2018. The Company uses a measurement date of December 31 (its fiscal year end) for its U.S. and foreign defined benefit pension plans. The Company sponsors a 401(k) retirement and savings plan for eligible U.S. employees. Participants in the retirement and savings plan may contribute a specified portion of their compensation on a pre-tax The Company’s retirement and savings plan has a defined contribution retirement feature principally to cover U.S. salaried employees joining the Company after December 31, 1996. Under the retirement feature, the Company makes contributions for eligible employees based on a pre-established pre-established The Company has nonqualified unfunded retirement plans for its Directors and certain retired employees. It also provides supplemental retirement benefits, through contractual arrangements and/or a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) covering certain current and former executives of the Company. These supplemental benefits are designed to compensate the executive for retirement benefits that would have been provided under the Company’s primary retirement plan, except for statutory limitations on compensation that must be taken into account under those plans. The projected benefit obligations of the SERP and the contracts will primarily be funded by a grant of shares of the Company’s common stock upon retirement or termination of the executive. The Company is providing for these obligations by charges to earnings over the applicable periods. The following tables set forth the changes in net projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for the funded and unfunded defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31: U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Change in projected benefit obligation: Net projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $ 498,850 $ 472,477 Service cost 3,538 3,488 Interest cost 20,693 22,153 Actuarial losses 26,922 29,681 Gross benefits paid (29,627 ) (29,005 ) Plan amendments — 56 Net projected benefit obligation at the end of the year $ 520,376 $ 498,850 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year $ 517,073 $ 508,775 Actual return on plan assets 92,058 36,414 Employer contributions 40,489 889 Gross benefits paid (29,627 ) (29,005 ) Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year $ 619,993 $ 517,073 Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Change in projected benefit obligation: Net projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $ 258,297 $ 243,924 Service cost 3,600 3,134 Interest cost 6,732 7,896 Foreign currency translation adjustments 26,457 (39,910 ) Employee contributions 228 256 Actuarial (gains) losses (1,563 ) 52,248 Expenses paid from assets (608 ) (770 ) Gross benefits paid (8,964 ) (8,475 ) Plan amendments (1 ) (6 ) Net projected benefit obligation at the end of the year $ 284,178 $ 258,297 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year $ 188,935 $ 213,296 Actual return on plan assets 13,869 14,346 Employer contributions 14,307 5,886 Employee contributions 228 256 Foreign currency translation adjustments 19,201 (35,604 ) Expenses paid from assets (608 ) (770 ) Gross benefits paid (8,964 ) (8,475 ) Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year $ 226,968 $ 188,935 The accumulated benefit obligation consisted of the following at December 31: U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Funded plans $ 503,309 $ 480,249 Unfunded plans 6,046 6,212 Total $ 509,355 $ 486,461 Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Funded plans $ 235,787 $ 213,877 Unfunded plans 39,531 33,924 Total $ 275,318 $ 247,801 Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31: 2017 2016 U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 3.75 % 4.25 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 3.75 % 3.75 % Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 2.39 % 2.56 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 2.50 % 2.50 % The following is a summary of the fair value of plan assets for U.S. plans at December 31: 2017 2016 Asset Class Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 (In thousands) Corporate debt instruments $ 1,757 $ — $ 1,757 $ 2,662 $ — $ 2,662 Corporate debt instruments - Preferred 12,574 — 12,574 8,880 — 8,880 Corporate stocks - Common 137,693 137,693 — 109,881 109,881 — Municipal bonds 565 — 565 777 — 777 Registered investment companies 289,693 289,693 — 251,054 251,054 — U.S. Government securities 246 — 246 — — — Total investments 442,528 427,386 15,142 373,254 360,935 12,319 Investments measured at net asset value 177,465 — — 143,819 — — Total investments $ 619,993 $ 427,386 $ 15,142 $ 517,073 $ 360,935 $ 12,319 U.S. equity securities and global equity securities categorized as level 1 are traded on national and international exchanges and are valued at their closing prices on the last trading day of the year. For U.S. equity securities and global equity securities not traded on an active exchange, or if the closing price is not available, the trustee obtains indicative quotes from a pricing vendor, broker or investment manager. These securities are categorized as level 2 if the custodian obtains corroborated quotes from a pricing vendor. Additionally, some U.S. equity securities and global equity securities are public investment vehicles valued using the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) provided by the fund manager. The NAV is the total value of the fund divided by the number of shares outstanding. Fixed income securities categorized as level 1 are traded on national and international exchanges and are valued at their closing prices on the last trading day of the year and categorized as level 2 if valued by the trustee using pricing models that use verifiable observable market data, bids provided by brokers or dealers or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. The expected long-term rate of return on these plan assets was 7.50% in 2017 and 7.75% in 2016. Equity securities included 512,565 shares of AMETEK, Inc. common stock with a market value of $37.1 million (6.0% of total plan investment assets) at December 31, 2017 and 512,565 shares of AMETEK, Inc. common stock with a market value of $24.9 million (4.8% of total plan investment assets) at December 31, 2016. The objectives of the Company’s U.S. defined benefit plans’ investment strategy are to maximize the plans’ funded status and minimize Company contributions and plan expense. Because the goal is to optimize returns over the long term, an investment policy that favors equity holdings has been established. Since there may be periods of time where both equity and fixed-income markets provide poor returns, an allocation to alternative assets may be made to improve the overall portfolio’s diversification and return potential. The Company periodically reviews its asset allocation, taking into consideration plan liabilities, plan benefit payment streams and the investment strategy of the pension plans. The actual asset allocation is monitored frequently relative to the established targets and ranges and is rebalanced when necessary. The target allocations for the U.S. defined benefits plans are approximately 50% equity securities, 20% fixed-income securities and 30% other securities and/or cash. The equity portfolio is diversified by market capitalization and style. The equity portfolio also includes international components. The objective of the fixed-income portion of the pension assets is to provide interest rate sensitivity for a portion of the assets and to provide diversification. The fixed-income Other than for investments in alternative assets, certain investments are prohibited. Prohibited investments include venture capital, private placements, unregistered or restricted stock, margin trading, commodities, short selling and rights and warrants. Foreign currency futures, options and forward contracts may be used to manage foreign currency exposure. The following is a summary of the fair value of plan assets for foreign defined benefit pension plans at December 31: 2017 2016 Asset Class Total Level 3 Total Level 3 (In thousands) Life insurance $ 21,294 $ 21,294 $ 18,147 $ 18,147 Total investments 21,294 21,294 18,147 18,147 Investments measured at net asset value 205,674 — 170,788 — Total investments $ 226,968 $ 21,294 $ 188,935 $ 18,147 Life insurance assets are considered level 3 investments as their values are determined by the sponsor using unobservable market data. Alternative investments categorized as level 3 are valued based on unobservable inputs and cannot be corroborated using verifiable observable market data. Investments in level 3 funds are redeemable, however, cash reimbursement may be delayed or a portion held back until asset finalization. The following is a summary of the changes in the fair value of the foreign plans’ level 3 investments (fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs): Life Insurance (In thousands) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 20,486 Actual return on assets: Unrealized (losses) relating to instruments still held at the end of the year (2,339 ) Realized gains (losses) relating to assets sold during the year — Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net — Balance, December 31, 2016 18,147 Actual return on assets: Unrealized gains relating to instruments still held at the end of the year 3,147 Realized gains (losses) relating to assets sold during the year — Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net — Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 21,294 The objective of the Company’s foreign defined benefit plans’ investment strategy is to maximize the long-term rate of return on plan investments, subject to a reasonable level of risk. Liability studies are also performed on a regular basis to provide guidance in setting investment goals with an objective to balance risks against the current and future needs of the plans. The trustees consider the risk associated with the different asset classes, relative to the plans’ liabilities and how this can be affected by diversification, and the relative returns available on equities, fixed-income investments, real estate and cash. Also, the likely volatility of those returns and the cash flow requirements of the plans are considered. It is expected that equities will outperform fixed-income investments over the long term. However, the trustees recognize the fact that fixed-income investments may better match the liabilities for pensioners. Because of the relatively young active employee group covered by the plans and the immature nature of the plans, the trustees have chosen to adopt an asset allocation strategy more heavily weighted toward equity investments. This asset allocation strategy will be reviewed, from time to time, in view of changes in market conditions and in the plans’ liability profile. The target allocations for the foreign defined benefit plans are approximately 70% equity securities, 15% fixed-income securities and 15% other securities, insurance or cash. The assumption for the expected return on plan assets was developed based on a review of historical investment returns for the investment categories for the defined benefit pension assets. This review also considered current capital market conditions and projected future investment returns. The estimates of future capital market The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets and pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets were as follows at December 31: U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Projected Benefit Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets Fair Value of Assets 2017 2016 2017 2016 (In thousands) Benefit obligation $ 6,046 $ 26,356 $ 6,046 $ 26,356 Fair value of plan assets — 19,059 — 19,059 Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Projected Benefit Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets Fair Value of Assets 2017 2016 2017 2016 (In thousands) Benefit obligation $ 186,756 $ 215,893 $ 180,779 $ 209,377 Fair value of plan assets 127,170 146,480 127,170 146,480 The following table provides the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Funded status asset (liability): Fair value of plan assets $ 846,961 $ 706,008 Projected benefit obligation (804,553 ) (757,147 ) Funded status at the end of the year $ 42,408 $ (51,139 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consisted of: Noncurrent asset for pension benefits (other assets) $ 108,039 $ 25,571 Current liabilities for pension benefits (1,901 ) (1,393 ) Noncurrent liability for pension benefits (63,730 ) (75,317 ) Net amount recognized at the end of the year $ 42,408 $ (51,139 ) The following table provides the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, at December 31: Net amounts recognized: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Net actuarial loss $ 178,466 $ 204,782 Prior service costs (1,102 ) (1,031 ) Transition asset 7 7 Total recognized $ 177,371 $ 203,758 The following table provides the components of net periodic pension benefit expense (income) for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Defined benefit plans: Service cost $ 7,138 $ 6,622 $ 7,000 Interest cost 27,424 30,049 28,670 Expected return on plan assets (53,442 ) (51,140 ) (54,819 ) Amortization of: Net actuarial loss 14,591 10,224 9,383 Prior service costs (47 ) (52 ) (55 ) Transition asset 1 1 1 Total net periodic benefit income (4,335 ) (4,296 ) (9,820 ) Other plans: Defined contribution plans 24,280 23,881 22,750 Foreign plans and other 5,866 5,694 4,800 Total other plans 30,146 29,575 27,550 Total net pension expense $ 25,811 $ 25,279 $ 17,730 The total net periodic benefit expense (income) is included in Cost of sales in the consolidated statement of income. The estimated amount that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension benefit expense in 2018 for the net actuarial losses and prior service costs is expected to be approximately $12 million. The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the above net periodic pension benefit expense for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 4.25 % 4.80 % 4.20 % Expected return on plan assets 7.50 % 7.75 % 7.75 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 3.75 % 3.75 % 3.75 % Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 2.56 % 3.62 % 3.44 % Expected return on plan assets 6.79 % 6.95 % 6.92 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 2.50 % 2.88 % 2.88 % Estimated Future Benefit Payments The estimated future benefit payments for U.S. and foreign plans are as follows: 2018 - $39.8 million; - $40.2 million; - $41.2 million; - $41.9 million; - $42.5 million; - $223.4 million. Postretirement Plans and Postemployment Benefits The Company provides limited postretirement benefits other than pensions for certain retirees and a small number of former employees. Benefits under these arrangements are not funded and are not significant. The Company also provides limited postemployment benefits for certain former or inactive employees after employment but before retirement. Those benefits are not significant in amount. The Company has a deferred compensation plan, which allows employees whose compensation exceeds the statutory IRS limit for retirement benefits to defer a portion of earned bonus compensation. The plan permits deferred amounts to be deemed invested in either, or a combination of, (a) an interest-bearing account, benefits from which are payable out of the general assets of the Company, or (b) the equivalent of a fund which invests in shares of the Company’s common stock on behalf of the employee. The amount deferred under the plan, including income earned, was $25.4 million and $25.2 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Administrative expense for the deferred compensation plan is borne by the Company and is not significant. Multiemployer Defined Benefit Pension Plan For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded $6.0 million in costs as a result of its decision to withdraw from a multiemployer pension plan serving a facility that is currently operating. |
Guarantees
Guarantees | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract] | |
Guarantees | 12. Guarantees The Company does not provide significant guarantees on a routine basis. The Company primarily issues guarantees, stand-by Indemnifications In conjunction with certain acquisition and divestiture transactions, the Company may agree to make payments to compensate or indemnify other parties for possible future unfavorable financial consequences resulting from specified events (e.g., breaches of contract obligations or retention of previously existing environmental, tax or employee liabilities) whose terms range in duration and often are not explicitly defined. Where appropriate, the obligation for such indemnifications is recorded as a liability. Because the amount of these types of indemnifications generally is not specifically stated, the overall maximum amount of the obligation under such indemnifications cannot be reasonably estimated. Further, the Company indemnifies its directors and officers for claims against them in connection with their positions with the Company. Historically, any such costs incurred to settle claims related to these indemnifications have been minimal for the Company. The Company believes that future payments, if any, under all existing indemnification agreements would not have a material impact on its consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Product Warranties The Company provides limited warranties in connection with the sale of its products. The warranty periods for products sold vary among the Company’s operations, but generally do not exceed one year. The Company calculates its warranty expense provision based on its historical warranty experience and adjustments are made periodically to reflect actual warranty expenses. Changes in the accrued product warranty obligation were as follows at December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Balance at the beginning of the year $ 22,007 $ 22,761 $ 29,764 Accruals for warranties issued during the year 15,951 16,046 14,817 Settlements made during the year (17,854 ) (17,732 ) (19,905 ) Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during the year 2,768 932 (1,915 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 22,872 $ 22,007 $ 22,761 Product warranty obligations are reported as current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. |
Contingencies
Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingencies | 13. Contingencies Asbestos Litigation The Company (including its subsidiaries) has been named as a defendant in a number of asbestos-related lawsuits. Certain of these lawsuits relate to a business which was acquired by the Company and do not involve products which were manufactured or sold by the Company. In connection with these lawsuits, the seller of such business has agreed to indemnify the Company against these claims (the “Indemnified Claims”). The Indemnified Claims have been tendered to, and are being defended by, such seller. The seller has met its obligations, in all respects, and the Company does not have any reason to believe such party would fail to fulfill its obligations in the future. To date, no judgments have been rendered against the Company as a result of any asbestos-related lawsuit. The Company believes that it has good and valid defenses to each of these claims and intends to defend them vigorously. Environmental Matters Certain historic processes in the manufacture of products have resulted in environmentally hazardous waste by-products non-AMETEK-owned “non-owned” agreed-to non-de non-owned Total environmental reserves at December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $30.1 million and $28.4 million, respectively, for both non-owned The Company has agreements with other former owners of certain of its acquired businesses, as well as new owners of previously owned businesses. Under certain of the agreements, the former or new owners retained, or assumed and agreed to indemnify the Company against, certain environmental and other liabilities under certain circumstances. The Company and some of these other parties also carry insurance coverage for some environmental matters. To date, these parties have met their obligations in all material respects. The Company believes it has established reserves for the environmental matters described above, which are sufficient to perform all known responsibilities under existing claims and consent orders. The Company has no reason to believe that other third parties would fail to perform their obligations in the future. In the opinion of management, based on presently available information and the Company’s historical experience related to such matters, an adequate provision for probable costs has been made and the ultimate cost resulting from these actions is not expected to materially affect the consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company. The Company has been remediating groundwater contamination for several contaminants, including trichloroethylene (“TCE”), at a formerly owned site in El Cajon, California. Several lawsuits have been filed against the Company alleging damages resulting from the groundwater contamination, including property damages and personal injury, and seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Given the state of uncertainty inherent in these litigations, the Company does not believe it is possible to develop estimates of reasonably possible loss in regard to these matters. The Company believes that it has good and valid defenses to each of these claims and intends to defend them vigorously. The Company does not expect the outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to materially affect the consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company. |
Leases and Other Commitments
Leases and Other Commitments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Leases and Other Commitments | 14. Leases and Other Commitments Minimum aggregate rental commitments under noncancellable leases in effect at December 31, 2017 (principally for production and administrative facilities and equipment) amounted to $187.3 million, consisting of payments of $39.0 million in 2018, $31.6 million in 2019, $25.1 million in 2020, $21.2 million in 2021, $16.8 million in 2022 and $53.6 million thereafter. The leases expire over a range of years from 2018 to 2082, with renewal or purchase options, subject to various terms and conditions, contained in most of the leases. Rental expense was $49.7 million in 2017, $46.3 million in 2016 and $43.6 million in 2015. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had $390.6 million and $289.1 million, respectively, in purchase obligations outstanding, which primarily consisted of contractual commitments to purchase certain inventories at fixed prices. |
Reportable Segments and Geograp
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information | 15. Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information Descriptive Information about Reportable Segments The Company has two reportable segments, EIG and EMG. The Company’s operating segments are identified based on the existence of segment managers. Certain of the Company’s operating segments have been aggregated for segment reporting purposes primarily on the basis of product type, production processes, distribution methods and similarity of economic characteristics. EIG manufactures advanced instruments for the process, power and industrial, and aerospace markets. It provides process and analytical instruments for the oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automation, and food and beverage industries. It provides instruments to the laboratory equipment, ultraprecision manufacturing, medical, and test and measurement markets. It makes power quality monitoring and metering devices, uninterruptible power supplies, programmable power equipment, electromagnetic compatibility test equipment and gas turbines sensors. It provides dashboard instruments for heavy trucks and other vehicles, as well as instrumentation and controls for the food and beverage industries. It supplies the aerospace industry with aircraft and engine sensors, monitoring systems, power supplies, fuel and fluid measurement systems, and data acquisition systems. EMG is a differentiated supplier of automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects. It manufactures highly engineered electrical connectors and electronic packaging used to protect sensitive electronic devices. It makes precision motion control products for data storage, medical devices, business equipment, automation and other applications. It supplies high-purity powdered metals, strip and foil, specialty clad metals and metal matrix composites. It manufactures motors used in commercial appliances, fitness equipment, food and beverage machines, hydraulic pumps and industrial blowers. It operates a global network of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. Measurement of Segment Results Segment operating income represents net sales less all direct costs and expenses (including certain administrative and other expenses) applicable to each segment, but does not include interest expense. Net sales by segment are reported after elimination of intra- and intersegment sales and profits, which are insignificant in amount. Reported segment assets include allocations directly related to the segment’s operations. Corporate assets consist primarily of investments, prepaid pensions, insurance deposits and deferred taxes. Reportable Segment Financial Information 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Net sales (1) Electronic Instruments $ 2,690,554 $ 2,360,285 $ 2,417,192 Electromechanical 1,609,616 1,479,802 1,557,103 Consolidated net sales $ 4,300,170 $ 3,840,087 $ 3,974,295 Operating income and income before income taxes: Segment operating income (2) Electronic Instruments $ 677,489 $ 577,717 $ 639,399 Electromechanical 310,875 277,873 318,098 Total segment operating income 988,364 855,590 957,497 Corporate administrative and other expenses (73,270 ) (53,693 ) (49,781 ) Consolidated operating income 915,094 801,897 907,716 Interest and other expenses, net (118,365 ) (108,794 ) (101,336 ) Consolidated income before income taxes $ 796,729 $ 693,103 $ 806,380 Assets: Electronic Instruments $ 4,803,575 $ 4,104,972 Electromechanical 2,535,503 2,446,180 Total segment assets 7,339,078 6,551,152 Corporate 456,986 549,522 Consolidated assets $ 7,796,064 $ 7,100,674 Additions to property, plant and equipment (3) Electronic Instruments $ 54,321 $ 45,091 $ 32,069 Electromechanical 36,829 39,340 88,369 Total segment additions to property, plant and equipment 91,150 84,431 120,438 Corporate 3,002 1,914 2,121 Consolidated additions to property, plant and equipment $ 94,152 $ 86,345 $ 122,559 Depreciation and amortization: Electronic Instruments $ 108,053 $ 104,284 $ 83,832 Electromechanical 73,222 73,767 64,539 Total segment depreciation and amortization 181,275 178,051 148,371 Corporate 1,952 1,665 1,089 Consolidated depreciation and amortization $ 183,227 $ 179,716 $ 149,460 (1) After elimination of intra- and intersegment sales, which are not significant in amount. (2) Segment operating income represents net sales less all direct costs and expenses (including certain administrative and other expenses) applicable to each segment, but does not include interest expense. (3) Includes $19.1 million in 2017, $23.1 million in 2016 and $53.4 million in 2015 from acquired businesses. Geographic Areas Information about the Company’s operations in different geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 is shown below. Net sales were attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the customer. Accordingly, U.S. export sales are reported in international sales. 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Net sales: United States $ 2,086,180 $ 1,829,341 $ 1,919,611 International (1) United Kingdom 186,534 188,700 201,192 European Union countries 692,116 619,138 615,956 Asia 879,426 785,868 789,435 Other foreign countries 455,914 417,040 448,101 Total international 2,213,990 2,010,746 2,054,684 Total consolidated $ 4,300,170 $ 3,840,087 $ 3,974,295 Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): United States $ 325,908 $ 322,743 International (2) United Kingdom 62,643 59,208 European Union countries 65,204 58,368 Asia 12,073 12,204 Other foreign countries 27,468 20,707 Total international 167,388 150,487 Total consolidated $ 493,296 $ 473,230 (1) Includes U.S. export sales of $1,142.3 million in 2017, $1,036.0 million in 2016 and $1,090.7 million in 2015. (2) Represents long-lived assets of foreign-based operations only. |
Additional Consolidated Income
Additional Consolidated Income Statement and Cash Flow Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Additional Consolidated Income Statement and Cash Flow Information | 16. Additional Consolidated Income Statement and Cash Flow Information Included in other income are interest and other investment income of $2.1 million, $1.2 million and $0.7 million for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Income taxes paid in 2017, 2016 and 2015 were $176.6 million, $180.8 million and $157.8 million, respectively. Cash paid for interest was $96.1 million, $91.8 million and $90.8 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | 17. Stockholders’ Equity In 2016, the Company repurchased approximately 7,099,000 shares of its common stock for $336.1 million in cash under its share repurchase authorization. On November 2, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an increase of $400 million in the authorization for the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. At December 31, 2016, $375.6 million was available under the Company’s Board of Directors authorization for future share repurchases. In 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 114,000 shares of its common stock for $6.9 million in cash under its share repurchase authorization. At December 31, 2017, $368.7 million was available under the Company’s Board of Directors authorization for future share repurchases. At December 31, 2017, the Company held 31.8 million shares in its treasury at a cost of $1,209.1 million, compared with 32.1 million shares at a cost of $1,211.5 million at December 31, 2016. The number of shares outstanding at December 31, 2017 was 231.2 million shares, compared with 229.4 million shares at December 31, 2016. The Company had a Shareholder Rights Plan, which expired in June 2017. Under the Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of one Right for each share of Company common stock owned at the close of business on June 2, 2007, and authorized the issuance of one Right for each share of common stock of the Company issued between the Record Date and the Distribution Date. The Plan provided, under certain conditions involving acquisition of the Company’s common stock, that holders of Rights, except for the acquiring entity, would be entitled (i) to purchase shares of preferred stock at a specified exercise price, or (ii) to purchase shares of common stock of the Company, or the acquiring company, having a value of twice the Rights exercise price. Subsequent Event Effective February 1, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 56% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to $0.14 per common share from $0.09 per common share. |
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Restructuring Charges | 18. Restructuring Charges During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recorded pre-tax During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company recorded pre-tax During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company recorded pre-tax Accrued liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet included amounts related to the fourth quarters of 2017, 2016 and 2015 restructuring charges as follows (in millions): Fourth Quarter of 2017 Fourth Quarter of 2016 Fourth Quarter of 2015 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ 19.3 Pre-tax — 25.6 — Utilization — (6.4 ) (9.2 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments and other — — (0.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 — 19.2 9.2 Pre-tax 10.8 — — Utilization (7.8 ) (6.4 ) (2.4 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments and other — — (0.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 3.0 $ 12.8 $ 6.7 |
Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Data | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Quarterly Financial Data | 19. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) First Second Third Fourth Total Year (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2017 Net sales $ 1,007,682 $ 1,064,604 $ 1,084,799 $ 1,143,085 $ 4,300,170 Operating income (1) $ 220,298 $ 232,385 $ 232,831 $ 229,580 $ 915,094 Net income (1)(2) $ 138,926 $ 150,481 $ 153,531 $ 238,532 $ 681,470 Basic earnings per share (1)(2)(3) $ 0.61 $ 0.65 $ 0.67 $ 1.03 $ 2.96 Diluted earnings per share (1)(2)(3) $ 0.60 $ 0.65 $ 0.66 $ 1.03 $ 2.94 Dividends paid per share $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.36 2016 Net sales $ 944,398 $ 977,706 $ 945,030 $ 972,953 $ 3,840,087 Operating income (4)(5) $ 208,523 $ 219,036 $ 201,116 $ 173,222 $ 801,897 Net income (4)(5) $ 134,170 $ 138,193 $ 130,687 $ 109,108 $ 512,158 Basic earnings per share (3)(4)(5) $ 0.57 $ 0.59 $ 0.56 $ 0.47 $ 2.20 Diluted earnings per share (3)(4)(5) $ 0.57 $ 0.59 $ 0.56 $ 0.47 $ 2.19 Dividends paid per share $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.36 (1) During 2017, the Company recorded pre-tax (2) During 2017, the Company recorded a net benefit of $91.6 million in the consolidated statement of income as a component of Provision for income taxes related to the Act. The net benefit related to the Act had the effect of increasing net income for 2017 by $91.6 million. See Note 8. (3) The sum of quarterly earnings per share may not equal total year earnings per share due to rounding of earnings per share amounts, and differences in weighted average shares and equivalent shares outstanding for each of the periods presented. (4) During 2016, the Company recorded pre-tax (5) During 2016, the Company recorded a $13.9 million non-cash |
Significant Accounting Polici29
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Consolidation | Basis of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of AMETEK, Inc. (the “Company”), and include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries, after elimination of all intercompany transactions in the consolidation. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. |
Cash Equivalents, Securities and Other Investments | Cash Equivalents, Securities and Other Investments All highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered cash equivalents. At December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s investment in a fixed-income mutual fund (held by its captive insurance subsidiary) is classified as “available-for-sale.” |
Accounts Receivable | Accounts Receivable The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses resulting from the inability of specific customers to meet their financial obligations to the Company. A specific allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded against the amount due from these customers. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowance for doubtful accounts based on the length of time specific receivables are past due based on its historical experience. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $10.4 million and $10.3 million at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. See Note 7. |
Inventories | Inventories The Company uses the first-in, first-out last-in, first-out |
Business Combinations | Business Combinations The Company allocates the purchase price of an acquired company, including when applicable, the acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration between tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the acquired business based on their estimated fair values, with the residual of the purchase price recorded as goodwill. The results of operations of the acquired business are included in the Company’s operating results from the date of acquisition. See Note 5. |
Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for additions to plant facilities, or that extend their useful lives, are capitalized. The cost of minor tools, jigs and dies, and maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation of plant and equipment is calculated principally on a straight-line |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives, primarily trademarks and trade names, are not amortized; rather, they are tested for impairment at least annually. The Company identifies its reporting units at the component level, which is one level below its operating segments. Generally, goodwill arises from acquisitions of specific operating companies and is assigned to the reporting unit in which a particular operating company resides. The Company’s reporting units are divisions that are one level below its operating segments and for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. The Company principally relies on a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value of each reporting unit, which considers forecasted cash flows discounted at an appropriate discount rate. The Company believes that market participants would use a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value of its reporting units in a sale transaction. The annual goodwill impairment test requires the Company to make a number of assumptions and estimates concerning future levels of revenue growth, operating margins, depreciation, amortization and working capital requirements, which are based on the Company’s long-range plan and are considered level 3 inputs. The Company’s long-range plan is updated as part of its annual planning process and is reviewed and approved by management. The discount rate is an estimate of the overall after-tax The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangibles other than goodwill (primarily trademarks and trade names) consists of a comparison of the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset to the carrying value of the asset as of the impairment testing date. The Company estimates the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangibles using the relief from royalty method using level 3 inputs. The fair value derived from the relief from royalty method is measured as the discounted cash flow savings realized from owning such trademarks and trade names and not having to pay a royalty for their use. The Company completed its required annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of 2017, 2016 and 2015 and determined that the carrying values of the Company’s goodwill were not impaired. The Company completed its required annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 2015 and determined that the carrying values of the Company’s other intangible assets with indefinite lives were not impaired. The Company completed its required annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of 2016 and determined that the carrying values of certain of the Company’s trademarks and trade names with indefinite lives were impaired. During 2016, the Company recorded a $13.9 million non-cash Other intangible assets with finite lives are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The carrying value of other intangible assets with finite lives is considered impaired when the total projected undiscounted cash flows from those assets are separately identifiable and are less than the carrying value. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of those assets. Fair value is determined primarily using present value techniques based on projected cash flows from the asset group. Intangible assets, other than goodwill, with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Patents and technology are being amortized over useful lives of five to 20 years, with a weighted average life of 16 years. Customer relationships are being amortized over a period of five to 20 years, with a weighted average life of 19 years. Miscellaneous other intangible assets are being amortized over a period of two to 20 years. On a quarterly basis, the Company evaluates the reasonableness of the estimated useful lives of these intangible assets. See Note 6. |
Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Translation | Financial Instruments and Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and their results of operations are translated using average exchange rates for the year. Certain transactions of the Company and its subsidiaries are denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. Exchange gains and losses from those transactions are included in operating results for the year. The Company makes infrequent use of derivative financial instruments. Forward contracts are entered into from time to time to hedge specific firm commitments for certain inventory purchases, export sales, debt or foreign currency transactions, thereby minimizing the Company’s exposure to raw material commodity price or foreign currency fluctuation. In instances where transactions are designated as hedges of an underlying item, the gains and losses on those transactions are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity to the extent they are effective as hedges. An evaluation of hedge effectiveness is performed by the Company on an ongoing basis and any changes in the hedge are made as appropriate. See Note 4. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue on product sales in the period when the sales process is complete. This generally occurs when products are shipped to the customer in accordance with terms of an agreement of sale, under which title and risk of loss have been transferred, collectability is reasonably assured and pricing is fixed or determinable. For a small percentage of sales where title and risk of loss passes at point of delivery, the Company recognizes revenue upon delivery to the customer, assuming all other criteria for revenue recognition are met. The Company’s policy, with respect to sales returns and allowances, generally provides that the customer may not return products or be given allowances, except at the Company’s option. The Company has agreements with distributors that do not provide expanded rights of return for unsold products. The distributor purchases the product from the Company, at which time title and risk of loss transfers to the distributor. The Company does not offer substantial sales incentives and credits to its distributors other than volume discounts. The Company accounts for these sales incentives as a reduction of revenues when the sale is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Accruals for sales returns, other allowances and estimated warranty costs are provided at the time revenue is recognized based on the Company’s historical experience. The warranty periods for products sold vary among the Company’s operations, but generally do not exceed one year. The Company calculates its warranty expense provision based on its historical warranty experience and adjustments are made periodically to reflect actual warranty expenses. See Note 12. |
Research and Development | Research and Development Research and development costs are included in Cost of sales as incurred and were $130.4 million in 2017, $112.0 million in 2016 and $116.3 million in 2015. |
Shipping and Handling Costs | Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs are included in Cost of sales and were $53.1 million in 2017, $47.9 million in 2016 and $50.5 million in 2015. |
Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation The Company expenses the fair value of share-based awards made under its share-based plans in the consolidated financial statements over their requisite service period of the grants. See Note 10. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company’s process of providing for income taxes and determining the related balance sheet accounts requires management to assess uncertainties, make judgments regarding outcomes and utilize estimates. The Company conducts a broad range of operations around the world and is therefore subject to complex tax regulations in numerous international taxing jurisdictions, resulting at times in tax audits, disputes and potential litigation, the outcome of which is uncertain. Management must make judgments currently about such uncertainties and determine estimates of the Company’s tax assets and liabilities. To the extent the final outcome differs, future adjustments to the Company’s tax assets and liabilities may be necessary. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets, taking into consideration the Company’s forecast of future taxable income, available net operating loss carryforwards and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the deferred tax assets. Based on this assessment, management must evaluate the need for, and amount of, valuation allowances against the Company’s deferred tax assets. To the extent facts and circumstances change in the future, adjustments to the valuation allowances may be required. See Note 8. |
Pensions | Pensions The Company has U.S. and foreign defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. The most significant elements in determining the Company’s pension income or expense are the assumed pension liability discount rate and the expected return on plan assets. All unrecognized prior service costs, remaining transition obligations or assets and actuarial gains and losses have been recognized, net of tax effects, as a charge to accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity and will be amortized as a component of net periodic pension cost. The Company uses a measurement date of December 31 (its fiscal year end) for its U.S. and foreign defined benefit plans. See Note 11. |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares considered outstanding during the periods. The calculation of diluted earnings per share reflects the effect of all potentially dilutive securities (principally outstanding stock options and restricted stock grants). The number of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share was as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Weighted average shares: Basic shares 230,229 232,593 239,906 Equity-based compensation plans 1,616 1,137 1,680 Diluted shares 231,845 233,730 241,586 |
Revenue from Contracts with Customers | In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”) ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09 ASU 2014-09. ASU 2014-09 |
Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory | In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015-11”), ASU 2015-11 |
Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes | In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (“ASU 2015-17”). ASU 2015-17 ASU 2015-17 ASU 2015-17 |
Leases | In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). right-of-use right-of-use ASU 2016-02 ASU 2016-02 ASU 2016-02 |
Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting | In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”). ASU 2016-09 ASU 2016-09 |
Clarifying the Definition of a Business | In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Clarifying the Definition of a Business (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 ASU 2017-01 |
Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment | In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 ASU 2017-04 ASU 2017-04 |
Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost | In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (“ASU 2017-07”), ASU 2017-07 ASU 2017-07 ASU 2017-07 |
Scope of Modification Accounting | In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Scope of Modification Accounting (“ASU 2017-09”). ASU 2017-09 ASU 2017-09 ASU 2017-09 |
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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Number of Weighted Average Shares | The number of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share was as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Weighted average shares: Basic shares 230,229 232,593 239,906 Equity-based compensation plans 1,616 1,137 1,680 Diluted shares 231,845 233,730 241,586 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Assets Measured on Recurring Basis | The following table provides the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, consistent with the fair value hierarchy, at December 31: 2017 2016 Fair Value Fair Value (In thousands) Fixed-income investments $ 8,060 $ 7,317 |
Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instrument Liabilities | The following table provides the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instrument liabilities, for which fair value is measured for disclosure purposes only, compared to the recorded amounts at December 31: 2017 2016 Recorded Fair Value Recorded Fair Value (In thousands) Long-term debt, net (including current portion) $ (2,174,289 ) $ (2,210,466 ) $ (2,341,565 ) $ (2,386,901 ) |
Acquisitions (Tables)
Acquisitions (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Allocation of Aggregate Purchase Price of Acquired Net Assets | The following table represents the preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase price for the net assets of the 2017 acquisitions based on their estimated fair values at acquisition (in millions): Property, plant and equipment $ 19.1 Goodwill 225.6 Other intangible assets 340.7 Long-term liabilities (10.9 ) Deferred income taxes (35.1 ) Net working capital and other (1) 42.7 Total purchase price 582.1 Less: Acquisition date fair value of contingent payment liability (25.5 ) Total cash paid $ 556.6 (1) Includes $31.7 million in accounts receivable, whose fair value, contractual cash flows and expected cash flows are approximately equal. |
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill by Segment | The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment were as follows: EIG EMG Total (In millions) Balance at December 31, 2015 $ 1,678.2 $ 1,028.4 $ 2,706.6 Goodwill acquired 165.0 6.3 171.3 Purchase price allocation adjustments and other 0.3 (0.1 ) 0.2 Foreign currency translation adjustments (26.5 ) (32.6 ) (59.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 1,817.0 1,002.0 2,819.0 Goodwill acquired 225.6 — 225.6 Purchase price allocation adjustments and other 0.5 0.6 1.1 Foreign currency translation adjustments 33.9 36.0 69.9 Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 2,077.0 $ 1,038.6 $ 3,115.6 |
Other Intangible Assets | Other intangible assets were as follows at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Definite-lived intangible assets (subject to amortization): Patents $ 52,548 $ 49,755 Purchased technology 328,301 283,612 Customer lists 1,621,652 1,363,700 2,002,501 1,697,067 Accumulated amortization: Patents (36,998 ) (34,927 ) Purchased technology (110,298 ) (87,869 ) Customer lists (450,814 ) (362,924 ) (598,110 ) (485,720 ) Net intangible assets subject to amortization 1,404,391 1,211,347 Indefinite-lived intangible assets (not subject to amortization): Trademarks and trade names 608,974 536,574 Impairment — (13,900 ) 608,974 522,674 $ 2,013,365 $ 1,734,021 |
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Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Text Block [Abstract] | |
Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Information | December 31, 2017 2016 (In thousands) INVENTORIES, NET Finished goods and parts $ 84,789 $ 75,827 Work in process 107,362 101,484 Raw materials and purchased parts 348,353 314,793 $ 540,504 $ 492,104 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET Land $ 42,851 $ 41,875 Buildings 295,023 281,847 Machinery and equipment 923,394 840,725 1,261,268 1,164,447 Less: Accumulated depreciation (767,972 ) (691,217 ) $ 493,296 $ 473,230 ACCRUED LIABILITIES Employee compensation and benefits $ 151,435 $ 93,226 Product warranty obligation 22,872 22,007 Restructuring 30,046 29,951 Contingent purchase price 25,500 — Other 128,698 100,886 $ 358,551 $ 246,070 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) ALLOWANCES FOR POSSIBLE LOSSES ON ACCOUNTS Balance at the beginning of the year $ 10,257 $ 8,555 $ 10,446 Additions charged to expense 2,800 4,124 630 Write-offs (3,208 ) (2,304 ) (1,872 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments and other 552 (118 ) (649 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 10,401 $ 10,257 $ 8,555 |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Components of Income before Income Taxes and Details of Provision for Income Taxes | The components of income before income taxes and the details of the provision for income taxes were as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Income before income taxes: Domestic $ 447,853 $ 397,215 $ 502,292 Foreign 348,876 295,888 304,088 Total $ 796,729 $ 693,103 $ 806,380 Provision for income taxes: Current: Federal $ 127,874 $ 116,898 $ 130,996 Foreign 71,846 63,170 66,691 State 6,744 6,509 11,376 Total current 206,464 186,577 209,063 Deferred: Federal (97,465 ) 5,273 1,711 Foreign 6,204 (8,434 ) (3,611 ) State 56 (2,471 ) 8,358 Total deferred (91,205 ) (5,632 ) 6,458 Total provision $ 115,259 $ 180,945 $ 215,521 |
Components of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability | Significant components of the deferred tax (asset) liability were as follows at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Current deferred tax (asset) liability: Reserves not currently deductible $ — $ (39,509 ) Share-based compensation — (7,022 ) Net operating loss carryforwards — (2,072 ) Other — (1,041 ) — (49,644 ) Portion included in other current liabilities — (360 ) Gross current deferred tax asset — (50,004 ) Noncurrent deferred tax (asset) liability: Differences in basis of property and accelerated depreciation 39,816 54,243 Reserves not currently deductible (42,966 ) (28,808 ) Pensions 11,452 8,714 Differences in basis of intangible assets and accelerated amortization 455,690 603,577 Net operating loss carryforwards (10,376 ) (8,399 ) Share-based compensation (13,434 ) (13,707 ) Foreign tax credit carryforwards — (3,441 ) Unremitted earnings 84,356 4,481 Other (23,176 ) (1,004 ) 501,362 615,656 Less: Valuation allowance 3,100 2,046 504,462 617,702 Portion included in noncurrent assets 8,064 4,074 Gross noncurrent deferred tax liability 512,526 621,776 Net deferred tax liability $ 512,526 $ 571,772 |
Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate to U.S. Federal Statutory Rate | The Company’s effective tax rate reconciles to the U.S. Federal statutory rate as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 U.S. Federal statutory rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 % State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 0.4 0.4 1.2 Foreign operations, net (6.8 ) (7.1 ) (6.8 ) U.S. Manufacturing deduction and credits (2.2 ) (2.6 ) (2.4 ) Stock compensation (1.6 ) 0.2 0.1 Net deferred tax revaluation (23.3 ) — — Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings 11.8 — — Other 1.2 0.2 (0.4 ) Consolidated effective tax rate 14.5 % 26.1 % 26.7 % |
Reconciliation of Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions | The following is a reconciliation of the liability for uncertain tax positions at December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In millions) Balance at the beginning of the year $ 57.9 $ 63.8 $ 71.7 Additions for tax positions related to the current year 10.0 5.5 8.8 Additions for tax positions of prior years 3.1 1.5 1.3 Reductions for tax positions of prior years (2.8 ) (3.6 ) (7.1 ) Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities — (3.4 ) (8.3 ) Reductions due to statute expirations (7.9 ) (5.9 ) (2.6 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 60.3 $ 57.9 $ 63.8 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Long-term Debt | Long-term debt, net consisted of the following at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) U.S. dollar 6.20% senior notes due December 2017 $ — $ 270,000 U.S. dollar 6.35% senior notes due July 2018 80,000 80,000 U.S. dollar 7.08% senior notes due September 2018 160,000 160,000 U.S. dollar 7.18% senior notes due December 2018 65,000 65,000 U.S. dollar 6.30% senior notes due December 2019 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 3.73% senior notes due September 2024 300,000 300,000 U.S. dollar 3.91% senior notes due June 2025 50,000 50,000 U.S. dollar 3.96% senior notes due August 2025 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 3.83% senior notes due September 2026 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 3.98% senior notes due September 2029 100,000 100,000 U.S. dollar 4.45% senior notes due August 2035 50,000 50,000 British pound 4.68% senior note due September 2020 108,180 98,701 British pound 2.59% senior note due November 2028 202,840 185,067 British pound 2.70% senior note due November 2031 101,420 92,533 Euro 1.34% senior notes due October 2026 360,620 316,643 Euro 1.53% senior notes due October 2028 240,414 211,096 Swiss franc 2.44% senior note due December 2021 56,452 54,150 Revolving credit facility borrowings — — Other, principally foreign 4,589 14,604 Less: Debt issuance costs (5,226 ) (6,229 ) Total debt, net 2,174,289 2,341,565 Less: Current portion, net (308,123 ) (278,921 ) Total long-term debt, net $ 1,866,166 $ 2,062,644 |
Share-Based Compensation (Table
Share-Based Compensation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Total Share-Based Compensation Expense | Total share-based compensation expense was as follows for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Stock option expense $ 9,895 $ 9,984 $ 10,955 Restricted stock expense 15,196 12,046 12,807 Total pre-tax $ 25,091 $ 22,030 $ 23,762 |
Weighted Average Assumptions Used for Estimating Fair Values of Stock Options Granted | The following weighted average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes-Merton 2017 2016 2015 Expected volatility 18.0 % 21.8 % 22.3 % Expected term (years) 5.0 5.0 5.0 Risk-free interest rate 1.94 % 1.23 % 1.58 % Expected dividend yield 0.60 % 0.77 % 0.69 % Black-Scholes-Merton fair value per stock option granted $ 11.05 $ 9.14 $ 10.89 |
Summary of Stock Option Activity and Related Information | The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2017: Shares Weighted Price Weighted Life Aggregate Value (In thousands) (Years) (In millions) Outstanding at the beginning of the year 6,011 $ 42.25 Granted 1,331 60.32 Exercised (1,515 ) 31.62 Forfeited (237 ) 52.62 Expired (7 ) 52.10 Outstanding at the end of the year 5,583 $ 48.99 4.2 $ 131.1 Exercisable at the end of the year 2,884 $ 43.96 2.9 $ 82.2 |
Summary of Nonvested Stock Option Activity and Related Information | The following is a summary of the Company’s nonvested stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2017: Shares Weighted Average Fair Value (In thousands) Nonvested stock options outstanding at the beginning of the year 2,802 $ 10.15 Granted 1,331 11.05 Vested (1,197 ) 10.40 Forfeited (237 ) 10.35 Nonvested stock options outstanding at the end of the year 2,699 $ 10.47 |
Summary of Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity and Related Information | The following is a summary of the Company’s nonvested restricted stock activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2017: Shares Weighted Average Fair Value (In thousands) Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at the beginning of the year 1,019 $ 48.59 Granted 340 60.35 Vested (333 ) 47.42 Forfeited (94 ) 51.51 Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at the end of the year 932 $ 53.53 |
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Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Net Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets for Funded and Unfunded Defined Benefit Plans | The following tables set forth the changes in net projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets for the funded and unfunded defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31: U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Change in projected benefit obligation: Net projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $ 498,850 $ 472,477 Service cost 3,538 3,488 Interest cost 20,693 22,153 Actuarial losses 26,922 29,681 Gross benefits paid (29,627 ) (29,005 ) Plan amendments — 56 Net projected benefit obligation at the end of the year $ 520,376 $ 498,850 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year $ 517,073 $ 508,775 Actual return on plan assets 92,058 36,414 Employer contributions 40,489 889 Gross benefits paid (29,627 ) (29,005 ) Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year $ 619,993 $ 517,073 Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Change in projected benefit obligation: Net projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $ 258,297 $ 243,924 Service cost 3,600 3,134 Interest cost 6,732 7,896 Foreign currency translation adjustments 26,457 (39,910 ) Employee contributions 228 256 Actuarial (gains) losses (1,563 ) 52,248 Expenses paid from assets (608 ) (770 ) Gross benefits paid (8,964 ) (8,475 ) Plan amendments (1 ) (6 ) Net projected benefit obligation at the end of the year $ 284,178 $ 258,297 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year $ 188,935 $ 213,296 Actual return on plan assets 13,869 14,346 Employer contributions 14,307 5,886 Employee contributions 228 256 Foreign currency translation adjustments 19,201 (35,604 ) Expenses paid from assets (608 ) (770 ) Gross benefits paid (8,964 ) (8,475 ) Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year $ 226,968 $ 188,935 |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation ("ABO") | The accumulated benefit obligation consisted of the following at December 31: U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Funded plans $ 503,309 $ 480,249 Unfunded plans 6,046 6,212 Total $ 509,355 $ 486,461 Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Funded plans $ 235,787 $ 213,877 Unfunded plans 39,531 33,924 Total $ 275,318 $ 247,801 |
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets | The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets and pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets were as follows at December 31: U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Projected Benefit Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets Fair Value of Assets 2017 2016 2017 2016 (In thousands) Benefit obligation $ 6,046 $ 26,356 $ 6,046 $ 26,356 Fair value of plan assets — 19,059 — 19,059 Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Projected Benefit Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets Fair Value of Assets 2017 2016 2017 2016 (In thousands) Benefit obligation $ 186,756 $ 215,893 $ 180,779 $ 209,377 Fair value of plan assets 127,170 146,480 127,170 146,480 |
Funded Status of Plan and Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet | The following table provides the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Funded status asset (liability): Fair value of plan assets $ 846,961 $ 706,008 Projected benefit obligation (804,553 ) (757,147 ) Funded status at the end of the year $ 42,408 $ (51,139 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consisted of: Noncurrent asset for pension benefits (other assets) $ 108,039 $ 25,571 Current liabilities for pension benefits (1,901 ) (1,393 ) Noncurrent liability for pension benefits (63,730 ) (75,317 ) Net amount recognized at the end of the year $ 42,408 $ (51,139 ) |
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes | The following table provides the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes, at December 31: Net amounts recognized: 2017 2016 (In thousands) Net actuarial loss $ 178,466 $ 204,782 Prior service costs (1,102 ) (1,031 ) Transition asset 7 7 Total recognized $ 177,371 $ 203,758 |
Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Expense (Income) | The following table provides the components of net periodic pension benefit expense (income) for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Defined benefit plans: Service cost $ 7,138 $ 6,622 $ 7,000 Interest cost 27,424 30,049 28,670 Expected return on plan assets (53,442 ) (51,140 ) (54,819 ) Amortization of: Net actuarial loss 14,591 10,224 9,383 Prior service costs (47 ) (52 ) (55 ) Transition asset 1 1 1 Total net periodic benefit income (4,335 ) (4,296 ) (9,820 ) Other plans: Defined contribution plans 24,280 23,881 22,750 Foreign plans and other 5,866 5,694 4,800 Total other plans 30,146 29,575 27,550 Total net pension expense $ 25,811 $ 25,279 $ 17,730 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |
Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations | Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31: 2017 2016 U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 3.75 % 4.25 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 3.75 % 3.75 % Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 2.39 % 2.56 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 2.50 % 2.50 % |
Fair Value of Plan Assets | The following is a summary of the fair value of plan assets for U.S. plans at December 31: 2017 2016 Asset Class Total Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 (In thousands) Corporate debt instruments $ 1,757 $ — $ 1,757 $ 2,662 $ — $ 2,662 Corporate debt instruments - Preferred 12,574 — 12,574 8,880 — 8,880 Corporate stocks - Common 137,693 137,693 — 109,881 109,881 — Municipal bonds 565 — 565 777 — 777 Registered investment companies 289,693 289,693 — 251,054 251,054 — U.S. Government securities 246 — 246 — — — Total investments 442,528 427,386 15,142 373,254 360,935 12,319 Investments measured at net asset value 177,465 — — 143,819 — — Total investments $ 619,993 $ 427,386 $ 15,142 $ 517,073 $ 360,935 $ 12,319 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | |
Fair Value of Plan Assets | The following is a summary of the fair value of plan assets for foreign defined benefit pension plans at December 31: 2017 2016 Asset Class Total Level 3 Total Level 3 (In thousands) Life insurance $ 21,294 $ 21,294 $ 18,147 $ 18,147 Total investments 21,294 21,294 18,147 18,147 Investments measured at net asset value 205,674 — 170,788 — Total investments $ 226,968 $ 21,294 $ 188,935 $ 18,147 |
Summary of Changes in Fair Value of U.S. Plans' Investments Using Significant Unobservable Inputs | The following is a summary of the changes in the fair value of the foreign plans’ level 3 investments (fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs): Life Insurance (In thousands) Balance, December 31, 2015 $ 20,486 Actual return on assets: Unrealized (losses) relating to instruments still held at the end of the year (2,339 ) Realized gains (losses) relating to assets sold during the year — Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net — Balance, December 31, 2016 18,147 Actual return on assets: Unrealized gains relating to instruments still held at the end of the year 3,147 Realized gains (losses) relating to assets sold during the year — Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net — Balance, December 31, 2017 $ 21,294 |
Net Periodic Pension Benefit Expense [Member] | |
Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations | The following weighted average assumptions were used to determine the above net periodic pension benefit expense for the years ended December 31: 2017 2016 2015 U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 4.25 % 4.80 % 4.20 % Expected return on plan assets 7.50 % 7.75 % 7.75 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 3.75 % 3.75 % 3.75 % Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans: Discount rate 2.56 % 3.62 % 3.44 % Expected return on plan assets 6.79 % 6.95 % 6.92 % Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) 2.50 % 2.88 % 2.88 % |
Guarantees (Tables)
Guarantees (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract] | |
Changes in Accrued Product Warranty Obligation | Changes in the accrued product warranty obligation were as follows at December 31: 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Balance at the beginning of the year $ 22,007 $ 22,761 $ 29,764 Accruals for warranties issued during the year 15,951 16,046 14,817 Settlements made during the year (17,854 ) (17,732 ) (19,905 ) Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during the year 2,768 932 (1,915 ) Balance at the end of the year $ 22,872 $ 22,007 $ 22,761 |
Reportable Segments and Geogr40
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reportable Segment Financial Information | Reportable Segment Financial Information 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Net sales (1) Electronic Instruments $ 2,690,554 $ 2,360,285 $ 2,417,192 Electromechanical 1,609,616 1,479,802 1,557,103 Consolidated net sales $ 4,300,170 $ 3,840,087 $ 3,974,295 Operating income and income before income taxes: Segment operating income (2) Electronic Instruments $ 677,489 $ 577,717 $ 639,399 Electromechanical 310,875 277,873 318,098 Total segment operating income 988,364 855,590 957,497 Corporate administrative and other expenses (73,270 ) (53,693 ) (49,781 ) Consolidated operating income 915,094 801,897 907,716 Interest and other expenses, net (118,365 ) (108,794 ) (101,336 ) Consolidated income before income taxes $ 796,729 $ 693,103 $ 806,380 Assets: Electronic Instruments $ 4,803,575 $ 4,104,972 Electromechanical 2,535,503 2,446,180 Total segment assets 7,339,078 6,551,152 Corporate 456,986 549,522 Consolidated assets $ 7,796,064 $ 7,100,674 Additions to property, plant and equipment (3) Electronic Instruments $ 54,321 $ 45,091 $ 32,069 Electromechanical 36,829 39,340 88,369 Total segment additions to property, plant and equipment 91,150 84,431 120,438 Corporate 3,002 1,914 2,121 Consolidated additions to property, plant and equipment $ 94,152 $ 86,345 $ 122,559 Depreciation and amortization: Electronic Instruments $ 108,053 $ 104,284 $ 83,832 Electromechanical 73,222 73,767 64,539 Total segment depreciation and amortization 181,275 178,051 148,371 Corporate 1,952 1,665 1,089 Consolidated depreciation and amortization $ 183,227 $ 179,716 $ 149,460 (1) After elimination of intra- and intersegment sales, which are not significant in amount. (2) Segment operating income represents net sales less all direct costs and expenses (including certain administrative and other expenses) applicable to each segment, but does not include interest expense. (3) Includes $19.1 million in 2017, $23.1 million in 2016 and $53.4 million in 2015 from acquired businesses. |
Information about Company's Operations in Different Geographic Areas | Information about the Company’s operations in different geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 is shown below. Net sales were attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the customer. Accordingly, U.S. export sales are reported in international sales. 2017 2016 2015 (In thousands) Net sales: United States $ 2,086,180 $ 1,829,341 $ 1,919,611 International (1) United Kingdom 186,534 188,700 201,192 European Union countries 692,116 619,138 615,956 Asia 879,426 785,868 789,435 Other foreign countries 455,914 417,040 448,101 Total international 2,213,990 2,010,746 2,054,684 Total consolidated $ 4,300,170 $ 3,840,087 $ 3,974,295 Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): United States $ 325,908 $ 322,743 International (2) United Kingdom 62,643 59,208 European Union countries 65,204 58,368 Asia 12,073 12,204 Other foreign countries 27,468 20,707 Total international 167,388 150,487 Total consolidated $ 493,296 $ 473,230 (1) Includes U.S. export sales of $1,142.3 million in 2017, $1,036.0 million in 2016 and $1,090.7 million in 2015. (2) Represents long-lived assets of foreign-based operations only. |
Restructuring Charges (Tables)
Restructuring Charges (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities in Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet Included Amounts Related to Restructuring Charges | Accrued liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet included amounts related to the fourth quarters of 2017, 2016 and 2015 restructuring charges as follows (in millions): Fourth Quarter of 2017 Fourth Quarter of 2016 Fourth Quarter of 2015 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ — $ — $ 19.3 Pre-tax — 25.6 — Utilization — (6.4 ) (9.2 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments and other — — (0.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 — 19.2 9.2 Pre-tax 10.8 — — Utilization (7.8 ) (6.4 ) (2.4 ) Foreign currency translation adjustments and other — — (0.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 $ 3.0 $ 12.8 $ 6.7 |
Quarterly Financial Data (Table
Quarterly Financial Data (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Quarterly Financial Data | First Second Third Fourth Total Year (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2017 Net sales $ 1,007,682 $ 1,064,604 $ 1,084,799 $ 1,143,085 $ 4,300,170 Operating income (1) $ 220,298 $ 232,385 $ 232,831 $ 229,580 $ 915,094 Net income (1)(2) $ 138,926 $ 150,481 $ 153,531 $ 238,532 $ 681,470 Basic earnings per share (1)(2)(3) $ 0.61 $ 0.65 $ 0.67 $ 1.03 $ 2.96 Diluted earnings per share (1)(2)(3) $ 0.60 $ 0.65 $ 0.66 $ 1.03 $ 2.94 Dividends paid per share $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.36 2016 Net sales $ 944,398 $ 977,706 $ 945,030 $ 972,953 $ 3,840,087 Operating income (4)(5) $ 208,523 $ 219,036 $ 201,116 $ 173,222 $ 801,897 Net income (4)(5) $ 134,170 $ 138,193 $ 130,687 $ 109,108 $ 512,158 Basic earnings per share (3)(4)(5) $ 0.57 $ 0.59 $ 0.56 $ 0.47 $ 2.20 Diluted earnings per share (3)(4)(5) $ 0.57 $ 0.59 $ 0.56 $ 0.47 $ 2.19 Dividends paid per share $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.36 (1) During 2017, the Company recorded pre-tax (2) During 2017, the Company recorded a net benefit of $91.6 million in the consolidated statement of income as a component of Provision for income taxes related to the Act. The net benefit related to the Act had the effect of increasing net income for 2017 by $91.6 million. See Note 8. (3) The sum of quarterly earnings per share may not equal total year earnings per share due to rounding of earnings per share amounts, and differences in weighted average shares and equivalent shares outstanding for each of the periods presented. (4) During 2016, the Company recorded pre-tax (5) During 2016, the Company recorded a $13.9 million non-cash |
Significant Accounting Polici43
Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Maturity period of liquid investments | Three months or less | |||
Aggregate fair value of fixed-income mutual fund | $ 8,100 | $ 7,300 | ||
Amortized cost of investment | 8,200 | 8,000 | ||
Allowance for possible losses on receivables | $ 10,401 | 10,257 | $ 8,555 | $ 10,446 |
Percentage of FIFO method of inventory in total inventory | 84.00% | |||
Percentage of LIFO method of inventory in total inventory | 16.00% | |||
Excess of the FIFO value over the LIFO value | $ 22,900 | 18,400 | ||
Depreciation expense | $ 82,000 | 74,800 | 68,700 | |
Non-cash impairment charge related to intangible assets | 13,900 | |||
Product warranty period | 1 year | |||
Research and development costs | $ 130,400 | 112,000 | 116,300 | |
Shipping and handling costs | $ 53,100 | $ 47,900 | $ 50,500 | |
Patents and Technology [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Weighted average life | 16 years | |||
Patents and Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Useful life, maximum | 5 years | |||
Patents and Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Useful life, maximum | 20 years | |||
Customer Relationship [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Weighted average life | 19 years | |||
Customer Relationship [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Useful life, maximum | 5 years | |||
Customer Relationship [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Useful life, maximum | 20 years | |||
Other Acquired Intangibles [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Useful life, maximum | 2 years | |||
Other Acquired Intangibles [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Useful life, maximum | 20 years | |||
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Range of lives for depreciable assets, maximum | 3 years | |||
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Range of lives for depreciable assets, maximum | 10 years | |||
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Range of lives for depreciable assets, maximum | 5 years | |||
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Range of lives for depreciable assets, maximum | 27 years | |||
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Range of lives for depreciable assets, maximum | 25 years | |||
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||
Range of lives for depreciable assets, maximum | 50 years |
Significant Accounting Polici44
Significant Accounting Policies - Number of Weighted Average Shares (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Weighted average shares: | |||
Basic shares | 230,229 | 232,593 | 239,906 |
Equity-based compensation plans | 1,616 | 1,137 | 1,680 |
Diluted shares | 231,845 | 233,730 | 241,586 |
Recent Accounting Pronounceme45
Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Service cost | $ 7,138 | $ 6,622 | $ 7,000 |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Provision for income taxes related to the tax effects of share-based payment transactions | 12,300 | ||
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member] | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Increase in cost of sales | 11,500 | ||
Increase in other operating income | 11,500 | ||
Service cost | $ 7,100 |
Fair Value Measurements - Fair
Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value of Assets Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Fixed-income investments | $ 8,060 | $ 7,317 |
Fair Value Measurements - Addit
Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) CAD in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017CAD | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Contract | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount | 0 | $ 0 | |
Number of forward contracts outstanding | Contract | 0 | ||
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivative, notional amount | CAD | CAD 83 | ||
Fair value unrealized gain | $ 1,500,000 |
Fair Value Measurements - Fai48
Fair Value Measurements - Fair Value Disclosures of Financial Instrument Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Recorded Amount [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term debt, net (including current portion) | $ (2,174,289) | $ (2,341,565) |
Fair Value [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] | ||
Long-term debt, net (including current portion) | $ (2,210,466) | $ (2,386,901) |
Hedging Activities - Additional
Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Detail) - Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of effectiveness on net investment hedges | 100.00% | |
Currency remeasuresment gains (losses) | $ (109.4) | $ 50 |
British-Pound-Denominated Loans [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Hedge against net investment in foreign subsidiaries | 412.4 | 376.3 |
Euro Loan [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Hedge against net investment in foreign subsidiaries | $ 601 | $ 527.7 |
Acquisitions - Additional Infor
Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired | $ 556,634,000 | $ 391,419,000 | $ 356,466,000 | ||
Total other intangible assets acquired | $ 340,700,000 | 340,700,000 | |||
Indefinite-lived intangible trade names acquired | 72,900,000 | ||||
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired | 267,800,000 | ||||
Trade Names [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired | $ 800,000 | ||||
Amortization period for finite-lived intangible asset | 18 years | ||||
Customer Relationship [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired | $ 229,400,000 | ||||
Customer Relationship [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Amortization period for finite-lived intangible asset | 18 years | ||||
Customer Relationship [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Amortization period for finite-lived intangible asset | 20 years | ||||
Purchased Technology [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired | $ 37,600,000 | ||||
Purchased Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Amortization period for finite-lived intangible asset | 10 years | ||||
Purchased Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Amortization period for finite-lived intangible asset | 18 years | ||||
Rauland-Borg [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Maximum contingent payment for acquisition | 30,000,000 | $ 30,000,000 | |||
Minimum contingent payment for acquisition | 0 | 0 | |||
Rauland-Borg [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Contingent payment liability | 25,500,000 | 25,500,000 | |||
Change in contingent payment liability | 0 | ||||
Global Tubes and Surface Vision [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired | $ 356,500,000 | ||||
Rauland, MOCON and Arizona Instrument [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired | 556,600,000 | ||||
Business acquisition, goodwill, expected tax deductible amount | 89,200,000 | 89,200,000 | |||
Total other intangible assets acquired | 340,700,000 | 340,700,000 | |||
Future amortization expense, 2017 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | |||
Future amortization expense, 2018 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | |||
Future amortization expense, 2019 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | |||
Future amortization expense, 2020 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | |||
Future amortization expense, 2021 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | |||
Contingent payment liability | $ 25,500,000 | $ 25,500,000 | |||
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories and ESP/SurgeX, HS Foils and Nu Instruments and Laserage Technology Corporation [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired | $ 391,400,000 | ||||
FMH Aerospace [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Payments to acquire business | $ 235,000,000 | ||||
Estimated annual sales | $ 50,000,000 |
Acquisitions - Allocation of Ag
Acquisitions - Allocation of Aggregate Purchase Price of Acquired Net Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Goodwill | $ 3,115,619 | $ 2,818,950 | $ 2,706,600 |
Other intangible assets | 340,700 | ||
Total cash paid | 556,634 | $ 391,419 | $ 356,466 |
Rauland, MOCON and Arizona Instrument [Member] | |||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 19,100 | ||
Goodwill | 225,600 | ||
Other intangible assets | 340,700 | ||
Long-term liabilities | (10,900) | ||
Deferred income taxes | (35,100) | ||
Net working capital and other | 42,700 | ||
Total purchase price | 582,100 | ||
Less: Acquisition date fair value of contingent payment liability | (25,500) | ||
Total cash paid | $ 556,600 |
Acquisitions - Allocation of 52
Acquisitions - Allocation of Aggregate Purchase Price of Acquired Net Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) |
Rauland, MOCON and Arizona Instrument [Member] | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |
Accounts receivable included in purchase price | $ 31.7 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible53
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 2,818,950 | $ 2,706,600 |
Goodwill acquired | 225,600 | 171,300 |
Purchase price allocation adjustments and other | 1,100 | 200 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 69,900 | (59,100) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 3,115,619 | 2,818,950 |
Electronic Instruments Group [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,817,000 | 1,678,200 |
Goodwill acquired | 225,600 | 165,000 |
Purchase price allocation adjustments and other | 500 | 300 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 33,900 | (26,500) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 2,077,000 | 1,817,000 |
Electromechanical Group [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, beginning balance | 1,002,000 | 1,028,400 |
Goodwill acquired | 6,300 | |
Purchase price allocation adjustments and other | 600 | (100) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 36,000 | (32,600) |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 1,038,600 | $ 1,002,000 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible54
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Definite-lived intangible assets (subject to amortization) | $ 1,697,067 | $ 2,002,501 |
Accumulated amortization | (485,720) | (598,110) |
Net intangible assets subject to amortization | 1,211,347 | 1,404,391 |
Impairment | (13,900) | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (not subject to amortization) | 522,674 | 608,974 |
Total | 1,734,021 | 2,013,365 |
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (not subject to amortization) | 536,574 | 608,974 |
Patents [Member] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Definite-lived intangible assets (subject to amortization) | 49,755 | 52,548 |
Accumulated amortization | (34,927) | (36,998) |
Purchased Technology [Member] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Definite-lived intangible assets (subject to amortization) | 283,612 | 328,301 |
Accumulated amortization | (87,869) | (110,298) |
Customer Lists [Member] | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Definite-lived intangible assets (subject to amortization) | 1,363,700 | 1,621,652 |
Accumulated amortization | $ (362,924) | $ (450,814) |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
Non-cash impairment charge related to intangible assets | $ 13,900 | ||
Amortization expense | $ 101,200 | 104,900 | $ 80,800 |
Future amortization expense, 2018 | 105,000 | ||
Future amortization expense, 2019 | 105,000 | ||
Future amortization expense, 2020 | 105,000 | ||
Future amortization expense, 2021 | 105,000 | ||
Future amortization expense, 2022 | $ 105,000 | ||
Cost of Sales, Excluding Depreciation [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | |||
Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
Non-cash impairment charge related to intangible assets | 13,900 | ||
Cost of Sales, Excluding Depreciation [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | Electronic Instruments Group [Member] | |||
Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
Non-cash impairment charge related to intangible assets | 9,200 | ||
Cost of Sales, Excluding Depreciation [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | Electromechanical Group [Member] | |||
Goodwill [Line Items] | |||
Non-cash impairment charge related to intangible assets | $ 4,700 |
Other Consolidated Balance Sh56
Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Information - Other Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | |
INVENTORIES, NET | ||||
Finished goods and parts | $ 84,789 | $ 75,827 | ||
Work in process | 107,362 | 101,484 | ||
Raw materials and purchased parts | 348,353 | 314,793 | ||
Total inventories | 540,504 | 492,104 | ||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | ||||
Land | 42,851 | 41,875 | ||
Buildings | 295,023 | 281,847 | ||
Machinery and equipment | 923,394 | 840,725 | ||
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 1,261,268 | 1,164,447 | ||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | (767,972) | (691,217) | ||
Property, plant and equipment, Net | 493,296 | 473,230 | ||
ACCRUED LIABILITIES | ||||
Employee compensation and benefits | 151,435 | 93,226 | ||
Product warranty obligation | 22,872 | 22,007 | $ 22,761 | $ 29,764 |
Restructuring | 30,046 | 29,951 | ||
Contingent purchase price | 25,500 | |||
Other | 128,698 | 100,886 | ||
Total accrued liabilities | 358,551 | 246,070 | ||
ALLOWANCES FOR POSSIBLE LOSSES ON ACCOUNTS | ||||
Balance at the beginning of the year | 10,257 | 8,555 | 10,446 | |
Additions charged to expense | 2,800 | 4,124 | 630 | |
Write-offs | (3,208) | (2,304) | (1,872) | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 552 | (118) | (649) | |
Balance at the end of the year | $ 10,401 | $ 10,257 | $ 8,555 |
Income Taxes - Components of In
Income Taxes - Components of Income before Income Taxes and Details of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Income before income taxes: | |||
Domestic | $ 447,853 | $ 397,215 | $ 502,292 |
Foreign | 348,876 | 295,888 | 304,088 |
Income before income taxes | 796,729 | 693,103 | 806,380 |
Current: | |||
Federal | 127,874 | 116,898 | 130,996 |
Foreign | 71,846 | 63,170 | 66,691 |
State | 6,744 | 6,509 | 11,376 |
Total current | 206,464 | 186,577 | 209,063 |
Deferred: | |||
Federal | (97,465) | 5,273 | 1,711 |
Foreign | 6,204 | (8,434) | (3,611) |
State | 56 | (2,471) | 8,358 |
Total deferred | (91,205) | (5,632) | 6,458 |
Total provision | $ 115,259 | $ 180,945 | $ 215,521 |
Income Taxes - Components of De
Income Taxes - Components of Deferred Tax (Asset) Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Deferred tax (asset) liability: | ||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ (10,400) | |
Gross current deferred tax asset | $ (49,644) | |
Net current deferred tax asset | (50,004) | |
Net operating loss carryforwards | (10,400) | |
Noncurrent deferred tax (asset) liability | 501,362 | 615,656 |
Less: Valuation allowance | 3,100 | 2,046 |
Gross noncurrent deferred tax liability | 504,462 | 617,702 |
Net noncurrent deferred tax liability | 512,526 | 621,776 |
Net deferred tax liability | 512,526 | 571,772 |
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | ||
Deferred tax (asset) liability: | ||
Gross current deferred tax asset | (360) | |
Noncurrent Assets [Member] | ||
Deferred tax (asset) liability: | ||
Gross noncurrent deferred tax liability | 8,064 | 4,074 |
Current [Member] | ||
Deferred tax (asset) liability: | ||
Reserves not currently deductible | (39,509) | |
Share-based compensation | (7,022) | |
Net operating loss carryforwards | (2,072) | |
Other | (1,041) | |
Reserves not currently deductible | (39,509) | |
Net operating loss carryforwards | (2,072) | |
Share-based compensation | (7,022) | |
Non Current [Member] | ||
Deferred tax (asset) liability: | ||
Reserves not currently deductible | (42,966) | (28,808) |
Share-based compensation | (13,434) | (13,707) |
Net operating loss carryforwards | (10,376) | (8,399) |
Differences in basis of property and accelerated depreciation | 39,816 | 54,243 |
Reserves not currently deductible | (42,966) | (28,808) |
Pensions | 11,452 | 8,714 |
Differences in basis of intangible assets and accelerated amortization | 455,690 | 603,577 |
Net operating loss carryforwards | (10,376) | (8,399) |
Share-based compensation | (13,434) | (13,707) |
Foreign tax credit carryforwards | (3,441) | |
Unremitted earnings | 84,356 | 4,481 |
Other | $ (23,176) | $ (1,004) |
Income Taxes - Reconciliation o
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate to U.S. Federal Statutory Rate (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
U.S. Federal statutory rate | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% |
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit | 0.40% | 0.40% | 1.20% |
Foreign operations, net | (6.80%) | (7.10%) | (6.80%) |
U.S. Manufacturing deduction and credits | (2.20%) | (2.60%) | (2.40%) |
Stock compensation | (1.60%) | 0.20% | 0.10% |
Net deferred tax revaluation | (23.30%) | ||
Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings | 11.80% | ||
Other | 1.20% | 0.20% | (0.40%) |
Consolidated effective tax rate | 14.50% | 26.10% | 26.70% |
Income Taxes - Additional Infor
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
U.S. corporate income tax | 35.00% | 35.00% | 35.00% | ||||
Income tax benefit | $ 91,600,000 | $ 91,600,000 | |||||
Tax liability | 94,200,000 | ||||||
Net deferred tax liability | $ 512,526,000 | 512,526,000 | 512,526,000 | $ 571,772,000 | |||
Reinvest of earnings | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 | 1,500,000,000 | 4,500,000 | |||
Provision for deferred income tax | (91,205,000) | (5,632,000) | $ 6,458,000 | ||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | 10,400,000 | 10,400,000 | 10,400,000 | ||||
Tax benefits related to tax credit carryforwards | 5,100,000 | 5,100,000 | 5,100,000 | ||||
Valuation allowance | 1,100,000 | ||||||
Gross unrecognized tax benefits | 60,300,000 | 60,300,000 | 60,300,000 | 57,900,000 | 63,800,000 | $ 71,700,000 | |
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact tax rate, if recognized | 51,700,000 | 51,700,000 | 51,700,000 | 48,500,000 | |||
Interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions | 9,700,000 | 9,700,000 | 9,700,000 | 8,900,000 | |||
Expense (Benefit) of interest and penalties | $ 900,000 | (1,800,000) | $ (400,000) | ||||
Period between open tax years subject to tax audit | Three and six years | ||||||
Portion of tax liability incurred in domestic country | 70.00% | ||||||
Additions of tax, interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions | 15,400,000 | 15,400,000 | $ 15,400,000 | 8,600,000 | |||
Tax and interest related to statute expirations and settlement of prior uncertain positions reversed | 12,100,000 | 12,100,000 | 12,100,000 | 16,300,000 | |||
Amount of tax, interest and penalties classified as a noncurrent liability | 68,500,000 | 68,500,000 | 68,500,000 | ||||
Increase of income tax expense | 4,300,000 | ||||||
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
U.S. corporate income tax | 21.00% | ||||||
Federal [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Income tax benefit from remeasurement of net deferred tax liabilities | 185,800,000 | ||||||
Net deferred tax liability | 390,400,000 | 390,400,000 | 390,400,000 | ||||
Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings | 1,000,000 | ||||||
Operating loss carryforwards | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | 1,700,000 | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards valuation allowance | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Tax credit carryforwards | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | ||||
Tax credit carryforwards valuation allowance | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | ||||
Federal [Member] | Current Taxes Payable [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Tax liability | 1,200,000 | ||||||
Federal [Member] | Non-current Taxes Payable [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Tax liability | 13,200,000 | ||||||
Federal [Member] | Deferred Tax Liability [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Tax liability | 67,500,000 | ||||||
State [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Operating loss carryforwards | 6,600,000 | 6,600,000 | 6,600,000 | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards valuation allowance | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Tax credit carryforwards | 4,400,000 | 4,400,000 | 4,400,000 | ||||
Tax credit carryforwards valuation allowance | 300,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | ||||
Foreign [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Tax liability | 81,900,000 | ||||||
Operating loss carryforwards | 2,200,000 | 2,200,000 | 2,200,000 | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards valuation allowance | 2,200,000 | 2,200,000 | 2,200,000 | ||||
Tax credit carryforwards | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||||
Tax credit carryforwards valuation allowance | 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||||
State and Foreign [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
State income and foreign withholding taxes | $ 13,300,000 | ||||||
United States [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Provision for deferred income tax | 0 | ||||||
United States [Member] | Foreign [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Reinvest of earnings | $ 1,100,000,000 | ||||||
Minimum [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Expiration period for operating loss carryforwards | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||||||
Expiration period for tax credit carryforwards | Dec. 31, 2018 | ||||||
Maximum [Member] | |||||||
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] | |||||||
Expiration period for operating loss carryforwards | Dec. 31, 2037 | ||||||
Expiration period for tax credit carryforwards | Dec. 31, 2037 |
Income Taxes - Reconciliation61
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Liability for Uncertain Tax Positions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Balance at the beginning of the year | $ 57.9 | $ 63.8 | $ 71.7 |
Additions for tax positions related to the current year | 10 | 5.5 | 8.8 |
Additions for tax positions of prior years | 3.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (2.8) | (3.6) | (7.1) |
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities | (3.4) | (8.3) | |
Reductions due to statute expirations | (7.9) | (5.9) | (2.6) |
Balance at the end of the year | $ 60.3 | $ 57.9 | $ 63.8 |
Debt - Long-term Debt (Detail)
Debt - Long-term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Less: Debt issuance costs | $ (5,226) | $ (6,229) |
Total debt, net | 2,174,289 | 2,341,565 |
Total debt, net | 2,174,289 | 2,341,565 |
Less: Current portion, net | (308,123) | (278,921) |
Total long-term debt, net | 1,866,166 | 2,062,644 |
6.20% Senior Notes Due December 2017 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 270,000 | |
6.35% Senior Notes Due July 2018 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 80,000 | 80,000 |
7.08% Senior Notes Due September 2018 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 160,000 | 160,000 |
7.18% Senior Notes Due December 2018 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 65,000 | 65,000 |
6.30% Senior Notes Due December 2019 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 100,000 | 100,000 |
3.73% Senior Notes Due September 2024 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 300,000 | 300,000 |
3.91% Senior Notes Due June 2025 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 50,000 | 50,000 |
3.96% Senior Notes Due August 2025 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 100,000 | 100,000 |
3.83% Senior Notes Due September 2026 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 100,000 | 100,000 |
3.98% Senior Notes Due September 2029 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 100,000 | 100,000 |
4.45% Senior Notes Due August 2035 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 50,000 | 50,000 |
British Pound 4.68% Senior Note Due September 2020 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 108,180 | 98,701 |
British Pound 2.59% Senior Note Due November 2028 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 202,840 | 185,067 |
British Pound 2.70% Senior Note Due November 2031 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 101,420 | 92,533 |
Euro 1.34% Senior Notes Due October 2026 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 360,620 | 316,643 |
Euro 1.53% Senior Note Due October 2028 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 240,414 | 211,096 |
Swiss Franc 2.44% Senior Note Due December 2021 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | 56,452 | 54,150 |
Other Principally Foreign [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, gross | $ 4,589 | $ 14,604 |
Debt - Long-term Debt (Parenthe
Debt - Long-term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Aug. 31, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Dec. 31, 2008 | Sep. 30, 2008 | Jul. 31, 2008 | Dec. 31, 2007 | |
6.20% Senior Notes Due December 2017 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 6.20% | 6.20% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2017 | |||||||||
6.35% Senior Notes Due July 2018 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 6.35% | 6.35% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Jul. 31, 2018 | |||||||||
7.08% Senior Notes Due September 2018 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 7.08% | 7.08% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2018 | |||||||||
7.18% Senior Notes Due December 2018 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 7.18% | 7.18% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2018 | |||||||||
6.30% Senior Notes Due December 2019 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 6.30% | 6.30% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2019 | |||||||||
3.73% Senior Notes Due September 2024 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.73% | 3.73% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2024 | |||||||||
3.91% Senior Notes Due June 2025 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.91% | 3.91% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Jun. 30, 2025 | |||||||||
3.96% Senior Notes Due August 2025 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.96% | 3.96% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Aug. 31, 2025 | |||||||||
3.83% Senior Notes Due September 2026 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.83% | 3.83% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2026 | |||||||||
3.98% Senior Notes Due September 2029 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.98% | 3.98% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2029 | |||||||||
4.45% Senior Notes Due August 2035 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 4.45% | 4.45% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Aug. 31, 2035 | |||||||||
British Pound 4.68% Senior Note Due September 2020 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 4.68% | 4.68% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2020 | |||||||||
British Pound 2.59% Senior Note Due November 2028 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 2.59% | |||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Nov. 30, 2028 | |||||||||
British Pound 2.70% Senior Note Due November 2031 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 2.70% | |||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Nov. 30, 2031 | |||||||||
Euro 1.34% Senior Notes Due October 2026 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 1.34% | |||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Oct. 31, 2026 | |||||||||
Euro 1.53% Senior Note Due October 2028 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 1.53% | |||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Oct. 31, 2028 | |||||||||
Swiss Franc 2.44% Senior Note Due December 2021 [Member] | ||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 2.44% | 2.44% | ||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Debt - Additional Information (
Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2007 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Maturities of long-term debt outstanding in 2019 | $ 100,000,000 | |
Maturities of long-term debt outstanding in 2020 | 108,200,000 | |
Maturities of long-term debt outstanding in 2021 | 56,500,000 | |
Maturities of long-term debt outstanding in 2022 | 0 | |
Maturities of long-term debt outstanding in 2023 | 0 | |
Maturities of long-term debt outstanding in 2024 and thereafter | 1,605,300,000 | |
6.20% Senior Notes Due December 2017 [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt, net | $ 270,000,000 | $ 270,000,000 |
Interest rate on senior notes | 6.20% | 6.20% |
Debt - Additional Information 1
Debt - Additional Information 1 (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | Nov. 30, 2016GBP (£) | Oct. 31, 2016EUR (€) | Aug. 31, 2015USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2015USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2014USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2011CHF (SFr) | Sep. 30, 2010GBP (£) | Dec. 31, 2008USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2008USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2008USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2007USD ($) | |
6.20% Senior Notes Due December 2017 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 270,000,000 | $ 270,000,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 6.20% | 6.20% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2017 | |||||||||||
6.30% Senior Notes Due December 2019 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 100,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 6.30% | 6.30% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2019 | |||||||||||
6.35% Senior Notes Due July 2018 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 80,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 6.35% | 6.35% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Jul. 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
7.08% Senior Notes Due September 2018 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 160,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 7.08% | 7.08% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2018 | |||||||||||
7.18% Senior Notes Due December 2018 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 65,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 7.18% | 7.18% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2018 | |||||||||||
3.73% Senior Notes Due September 2024 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 300,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.73% | 3.73% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2024 | |||||||||||
3.83% Senior Notes Due September 2026 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 100,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.83% | 3.83% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2026 | |||||||||||
3.98% Senior Notes Due September 2029 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 100,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.98% | 3.98% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2029 | |||||||||||
3.91% Senior Notes Due June 2025 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 50,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.91% | 3.91% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Jun. 30, 2025 | |||||||||||
3.96% Senior Notes Due August 2025 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 100,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 3.96% | 3.96% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Aug. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||
4.45% Senior Notes Due August 2035 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 50,000,000 | |||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 4.45% | 4.45% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Aug. 31, 2035 | |||||||||||
British Pound 4.68% Senior Note Due September 2020 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 108,200,000 | £ 80,000,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 4.68% | 4.68% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Sep. 30, 2020 | |||||||||||
Swiss Franc 2.44% Senior Note Due December 2021 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 56,500,000 | SFr 55,000,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 2.44% | 2.44% | ||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Dec. 31, 2021 | |||||||||||
Senior Notes [Member] | 1.34% Due October 2026 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 360,600,000 | € 300,000,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 1.34% | |||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Oct. 31, 2026 | |||||||||||
Senior Notes [Member] | 1.53% Due October 2028 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 240,400,000 | € 200,000,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 1.53% | |||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Oct. 31, 2028 | |||||||||||
Senior Notes [Member] | 2.59% Due November 2028 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 202,800,000 | £ 150,000,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 2.59% | |||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Nov. 30, 2028 | |||||||||||
Senior Notes [Member] | 2.70% Due November 2031 [Member] | ||||||||||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Aggregate principal amount of senior notes | $ 101,400,000 | £ 75,000,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate on senior notes | 2.70% | |||||||||||
Maturity date of senior notes | Nov. 30, 2031 |
Debt - Additional Information 2
Debt - Additional Information 2 (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt outstanding reported in long-term debt, net | $ 2,174,289,000 | $ 2,341,565,000 |
Weighted average interest rate on total debt borrowings outstanding | 4.20% | 4.40% |
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Available borrowing capacity under revolving credit facility | $ 45,400,000 | $ 43,700,000 |
Borrowings outstanding | $ 4,600,000 | 14,600,000 |
Debt outstanding reported in long-term debt, net | 3,800,000 | |
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Revolving credit facility expiration period | 5 years | |
Total borrowing capacity under revolving credit facility | $ 850,000,000 | |
Revolving credit facility expiration date | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Additional borrowing capacity under revolving credit facility | $ 300,000,000 | |
Available borrowing capacity under revolving credit facility | 1,108,100,000 | |
Borrowings outstanding | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Percentage of weighted average interest rate on revolving credit facility | 1.61% | 1.72% |
Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Borrowings outstanding | $ 42,100,000 | $ 33,200,000 |
Share-Based Compensation - Addi
Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Period from date of grant before vesting begins | 1 year | ||
Contractual term of stock options | 7 years | ||
Common stock reserved for share-based plans | 12,000,000 | ||
Stock options outstanding | 5,583,000 | 6,011,000 | |
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 41.3 | $ 16.2 | $ 62.3 |
Total fair value of stock options vested | 12.4 | $ 10.8 | 10.3 |
Expected future pre-tax compensation expense, nonvested stock options | $ 21 | ||
Nonvested stock options outstanding | 2,699,000 | 2,802,000 | |
Weighted average period to recognize expected future pre-tax compensation expense (in years) | 2 years | ||
Vesting period | Restricted stock grants are subject to accelerated vesting due to certain events, including doubling of the grant price of the Company's common stock as of the close of business during any five consecutive trading days. | ||
Vesting Beginning One Year from Date of Grant [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Vesting rate | 25.00% | ||
Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors [Member] | Corporate Administrative Expenses [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax share-based compensation expense | $ 2.5 | ||
Restricted Shares [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Cliff vesting period | 4 years | ||
Total fair value of vested restricted stock | $ 15.8 | $ 11.1 | $ 10.6 |
Expected future pre-tax compensation expense, nonvested restricted shares | $ 28 | ||
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding | 932,000 | 1,019,000 | |
Weighted average fair value, per share | $ 60.35 | $ 46.91 | |
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Shares [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Weighted average period to recognize expected future pre-tax compensation expense (in years) | 2 years |
Share-Based Compensation - Tota
Share-Based Compensation - Total Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |||
Stock option expense | $ 9,895 | $ 9,984 | $ 10,955 |
Restricted stock expense | 15,196 | 12,046 | 12,807 |
Total pre-tax expense | $ 25,091 | $ 22,030 | $ 23,762 |
Share-Based Compensation - Weig
Share-Based Compensation - Weighted Average Assumptions Used for Estimating Fair Values of Stock Options Granted (Detail) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |||
Expected volatility | 18.00% | 21.80% | 22.30% |
Expected term (years) | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.94% | 1.23% | 1.58% |
Expected dividend yield | 0.60% | 0.77% | 0.69% |
Black-Scholes-Merton fair value per stock option granted | $ 11.05 | $ 9.14 | $ 10.89 |
Share-Based Compensation - Summ
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity and Related Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Beginning balance, Outstanding, Shares | shares | 6,011 |
Granted, Shares | shares | 1,331 |
Exercised, Shares | shares | (1,515) |
Forfeited, Shares | shares | (237) |
Expired, Shares | shares | (7) |
Ending balance, Outstanding, Shares | shares | 5,583 |
Ending balance, Exercisable, Shares | shares | 2,884 |
Beginning balance, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | $ 42.25 |
Granted, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 60.32 |
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 31.62 |
Forfeited, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 52.62 |
Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 52.10 |
Ending balance, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | 48.99 |
Ending balance, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ / shares | $ 43.96 |
Ending balance, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 4 years 2 months 12 days |
Ending balance, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 2 years 10 months 25 days |
Ending balance, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 131.1 |
Ending balance, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ | $ 82.2 |
Share-Based Compensation - Su71
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Nonvested Stock Option Activity and Related Information (Detail) - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |||
Beginning balance, Nonvested, Shares | 2,802 | ||
Nonvested stock options Granted, Shares | 1,331 | ||
Nonvested stock options Vested, Shares | (1,197) | ||
Nonvested stock options Forfeited, Shares | (237) | ||
Ending balance, Nonvested, Shares | 2,699 | 2,802 | |
Beginning balance, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 10.15 | ||
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | 11.05 | $ 9.14 | $ 10.89 |
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | 10.40 | ||
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | 10.35 | ||
Ending balance, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 10.47 | $ 10.15 |
Share-Based Compensation - Su72
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity and Related Information (Detail) - Restricted Shares [Member] - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Beginning balance, Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, Shares | 1,019 | |
Granted, Shares | 340 | |
Vested, Shares | (333) | |
Forfeited, Shares | (94) | |
Ending balance, Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, Shares | 932 | 1,019 |
Beginning balance, Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 48.59 | |
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | 60.35 | $ 46.91 |
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | 47.42 | |
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | 51.51 | |
Ending balance, Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 53.53 | $ 48.59 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po73
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of minimum employee contributions | 20.00% | ||
Percentage of maximum employee contributions | 100.00% | ||
Percentage of employee contributions for eligible compensation, Minimum | 1.00% | ||
Percentage of employee contributions for eligible compensation, Maximum | 8.00% | ||
Defined benefit plan contributions by employer employee match | $ 1,200 | ||
Number of equity securities in AMETEK common stock | 512,565 | 512,565 | |
Total market value of equity securities in AMETEK common stock | $ 37,100,000 | $ 24,900,000 | |
Percentage of equity securities in company common stock included in plan assets | 6.00% | 4.80% | |
Expected amount of amortization related to net actuarial losses and prior service costs | $ 12,000,000 | ||
Estimated future benefit payments, 2018 | 39,800,000 | ||
Estimated future benefit payments, 2019 | 40,200,000 | ||
Estimated future benefit payments, 2020 | 41,200,000 | ||
Estimated future benefit payments, 2021 | 41,900,000 | ||
Estimated future benefit payments, 2022 | 42,500,000 | ||
Estimated future benefit payments, 2023-2027 | 223,400,000 | ||
Amount deferred under the compensation plan, including income earned | 25,400,000 | $ 25,200,000 | |
Withdrawal from Multiemployer Defined Benefit Plan [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Facility cost | 6,000,000 | ||
Minimum [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined benefit plan estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year | 2,000,000 | ||
Maximum [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined benefit plan estimated future employer contributions in next fiscal year | $ 6,000,000 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 7.50% | 7.75% | 7.75% |
Assumed rate of return next year | 7.50% | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target allocations for the U.S. and foreign benefits plans | 50.00% | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target allocations for the U.S. and foreign benefits plans | 20.00% | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Other Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target allocations for the U.S. and foreign benefits plans | 30.00% | ||
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Expected long-term return on plan assets | 6.79% | 6.95% | 6.92% |
Assumed rate of return next year | 6.64% | ||
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Equity Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target allocations for the U.S. and foreign benefits plans | 70.00% | ||
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Fixed Income Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target allocations for the U.S. and foreign benefits plans | 15.00% | ||
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Other Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Target allocations for the U.S. and foreign benefits plans | 15.00% |
Retirement Plans and Other Po74
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Net Projected Benefit Obligation and Fair Value of Plan Assets for Funded and Unfunded Defined Benefit Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Change in projected benefit obligation: | |||
Net projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year | $ 757,147 | ||
Service cost | 7,138 | $ 6,622 | $ 7,000 |
Interest cost | 27,424 | 30,049 | 28,670 |
Net projected benefit obligation at the end of the year | 804,553 | 757,147 | |
Change in plan assets: | |||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | 706,008 | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | 846,961 | 706,008 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Change in projected benefit obligation: | |||
Net projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year | 498,850 | 472,477 | |
Service cost | 3,538 | 3,488 | |
Interest cost | 20,693 | 22,153 | |
Actuarial (gains) losses | 26,922 | 29,681 | |
Gross benefits paid | (29,627) | (29,005) | |
Plan amendments | 56 | ||
Net projected benefit obligation at the end of the year | 520,376 | 498,850 | 472,477 |
Change in plan assets: | |||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | 517,073 | 508,775 | |
Actual return on plan assets | 92,058 | 36,414 | |
Employer contributions | 40,489 | 889 | |
Gross benefits paid | (29,627) | (29,005) | |
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | 619,993 | 517,073 | 508,775 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | |||
Change in projected benefit obligation: | |||
Net projected benefit obligation at the beginning of the year | 258,297 | 243,924 | |
Service cost | 3,600 | 3,134 | |
Interest cost | 6,732 | 7,896 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 26,457 | (39,910) | |
Employee contributions | 228 | 256 | |
Actuarial (gains) losses | (1,563) | 52,248 | |
Expenses paid from assets | (608) | (770) | |
Gross benefits paid | (8,964) | (8,475) | |
Plan amendments | (1) | (6) | |
Net projected benefit obligation at the end of the year | 284,178 | 258,297 | 243,924 |
Change in plan assets: | |||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | 188,935 | 213,296 | |
Actual return on plan assets | 13,869 | 14,346 | |
Employer contributions | 14,307 | 5,886 | |
Employee contributions | 228 | 256 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 19,201 | (35,604) | |
Expenses paid from assets | (608) | (770) | |
Gross benefits paid | (8,964) | (8,475) | |
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | $ 226,968 | $ 188,935 | $ 213,296 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po75
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Accumulated Benefit Obligation ("ABO") (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Accumulated benefit obligation | $ 509,355 | $ 486,461 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Funded Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 503,309 | 480,249 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Unfunded Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 6,046 | 6,212 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 275,318 | 247,801 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Funded Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Accumulated benefit obligation | 235,787 | 213,877 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Unfunded Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Accumulated benefit obligation | $ 39,531 | $ 33,924 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po76
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations (Detail) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Discount rate | 3.75% | 4.25% |
Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) | 3.75% | 3.75% |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Discount rate | 2.39% | 2.56% |
Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) | 2.50% | 2.50% |
Retirement Plans and Other Po77
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | $ 846,961 | $ 706,008 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 619,993 | 517,073 | $ 508,775 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 565 | 777 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Instruments [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 1,757 | 2,662 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Instruments - Preferred [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 12,574 | 8,880 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Stocks - Common [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 137,693 | 109,881 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Registered Investment Companies [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 289,693 | 251,054 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | U.S. Government Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 246 | ||
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Total Investments [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 442,528 | 373,254 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Investments Measured at Net Asset Value [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 177,465 | 143,819 | |
Level 1 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 427,386 | 360,935 | |
Level 1 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Stocks - Common [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 137,693 | 109,881 | |
Level 1 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Registered Investment Companies [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 289,693 | 251,054 | |
Level 1 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Total Investments [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 427,386 | 360,935 | |
Level 2 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 15,142 | 12,319 | |
Level 2 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Municipal Bonds [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 565 | 777 | |
Level 2 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Instruments [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 1,757 | 2,662 | |
Level 2 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Corporate Debt Instruments - Preferred [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 12,574 | 8,880 | |
Level 2 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | U.S. Government Securities [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 246 | ||
Level 2 [Member] | United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | Total Investments [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | $ 15,142 | $ 12,319 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po78
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets for Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | $ 846,961 | $ 706,008 | |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 226,968 | 188,935 | $ 213,296 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 21,294 | 18,147 | |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Total Investments [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 21,294 | 18,147 | |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Investments Measured at Net Asset Value [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 205,674 | 170,788 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 21,294 | 18,147 | |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | 21,294 | 18,147 | $ 20,486 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Total Investments [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of plan assets | $ 21,294 | $ 18,147 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po79
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Summary of Changes of Fair Value of Foreign Plans' Investments Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | $ 706,008 | |
Actual return on assets: | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | 846,961 | $ 706,008 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | 188,935 | 213,296 |
Actual return on assets: | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | 226,968 | 188,935 |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | 18,147 | |
Actual return on assets: | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | 21,294 | 18,147 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | 18,147 | |
Actual return on assets: | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | 21,294 | 18,147 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year | 18,147 | 20,486 |
Actual return on assets: | ||
Unrealized (losses) gains relating to instruments still held at the end of the year | 3,147 | (2,339) |
Realized gains (losses) relating to assets sold during the year | 0 | 0 |
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net | 0 | 0 |
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year | $ 21,294 | $ 18,147 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po80
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation | $ 6,046 | $ 26,356 |
Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 19,059 | |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation | 6,046 | 26,356 |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 19,059 | |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation | 186,756 | 215,893 |
Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Fair Value of Plan Assets | 127,170 | 146,480 |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Projected Benefit Obligation | 180,779 | 209,377 |
Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeds Fair Value of Assets, Fair Value of Plan Assets | $ 127,170 | $ 146,480 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po81
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Funded Status of Plan and Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Funded status asset (liability): | ||
Fair value of plan assets | $ 846,961 | $ 706,008 |
Projected benefit obligation | (804,553) | (757,147) |
Funded status at the end of the year | 42,408 | (51,139) |
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consisted of: | ||
Noncurrent asset for pension benefits (other assets) | 108,039 | 25,571 |
Current liabilities for pension benefits | (1,901) | (1,393) |
Noncurrent liability for pension benefits | (63,730) | (75,317) |
Net amount recognized at the end of the year | $ 42,408 | $ (51,139) |
Retirement Plans and Other Po82
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total recognized | $ 177,371 | $ 203,758 |
Net Actuarial Loss [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total recognized | 178,466 | 204,782 |
Prior Service Costs [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total recognized | (1,102) | (1,031) |
Transition Asset [Member] | ||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||
Total recognized | $ 7 | $ 7 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po83
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Pension Benefit Expense (Income) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Defined benefit plans: | |||
Service cost | $ 7,138 | $ 6,622 | $ 7,000 |
Interest cost | 27,424 | 30,049 | 28,670 |
Expected return on plan assets | (53,442) | (51,140) | (54,819) |
Amortization of: | |||
Net actuarial loss | 14,591 | 10,224 | 9,383 |
Prior service costs | (47) | (52) | (55) |
Transition asset | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total net periodic benefit income | (4,335) | (4,296) | (9,820) |
Other plans: | |||
Defined contribution plans | 24,280 | 23,881 | 22,750 |
Foreign plans and other | 5,866 | 5,694 | 4,800 |
Total other plans | 30,146 | 29,575 | 27,550 |
Total net pension expense | $ 25,811 | $ 25,279 | $ 17,730 |
Retirement Plans and Other Po84
Retirement Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Pension Benefit Expense (Detail) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Discount rate | 4.25% | 4.80% | 4.20% |
Expected return on plan assets | 7.50% | 7.75% | 7.75% |
Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% |
Foreign Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member] | |||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Discount rate | 2.56% | 3.62% | 3.44% |
Expected return on plan assets | 6.79% | 6.95% | 6.92% |
Rate of compensation increase (where applicable) | 2.50% | 2.88% | 2.88% |
Guarantees - Additional Informa
Guarantees - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Guarantees [Abstract] | |
Future payment obligations of various guarantees, Maximum amount | $ 82,800,000 |
Outstanding liability of guarantees | $ 300,000 |
Product warranty description | The Company provides limited warranties in connection with the sale of its products. The warranty periods for products sold vary among the Company's operations, but generally do not exceed one year. |
Guarantees - Changes in Accrued
Guarantees - Changes in Accrued Product Warranty Obligation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Guarantees [Abstract] | |||
Balance at the beginning of the year | $ 22,007 | $ 22,761 | $ 29,764 |
Accruals for warranties issued during the year | 15,951 | 16,046 | 14,817 |
Settlements made during the year | (17,854) | (17,732) | (19,905) |
Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during the year | 2,768 | 932 | (1,915) |
Balance at the end of the year | $ 22,872 | $ 22,007 | $ 22,761 |
Contingencies - Additional Info
Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)site | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)site | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
Site Contingency [Line Items] | |||
Number of non-owned sites Company is named Potentially Responsible Party | site | 13 | 13 | |
Number of non-owned sites the Company is identified as a de minimis party | site | 12 | 12 | |
Number of non-owned sites Company has reached tentative settlement agreement | site | 8 | 8 | |
Number of non-owned sites Company is still working to establish settlement amount | site | 4 | 4 | |
Total environmental reserves | $ 30.1 | $ 30.1 | $ 28.4 |
Increase (decrease) in environmental reserves | 7.7 | ||
Total expenses related to environmental matters | 6.4 | ||
Foreign currency translation | 0.4 | ||
HCC Industries [Member] | |||
Site Contingency [Line Items] | |||
Reserves related to an owned site acquired | 11.6 | 11.6 | $ 12.4 |
Receivables related to HCC for probable recoveries from third-party funds | 12 | $ 12 | |
Amount for which the Company is indemnified by HCC's former owners | $ 19 |
Leases and Other Commitments -
Leases and Other Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||
Minimum aggregate rental commitments under noncancellable leases | $ 187.3 | ||
Future minimum rental payments in 2018 | 39 | ||
Future minimum rental payments in 2019 | 31.6 | ||
Future minimum rental payments in 2020 | 25.1 | ||
Future minimum rental payments in 2021 | 21.2 | ||
Future minimum rental payments in 2022 | 16.8 | ||
Future minimum rental payments thereafter | 53.6 | ||
Rental expenses under non-cancelable leases | 49.7 | $ 46.3 | $ 43.6 |
Purchase obligations outstanding | $ 390.6 | $ 289.1 | |
Minimum [Member] | |||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||
Leases expiration | 2,018 | ||
Maximum [Member] | |||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||
Leases expiration | 2,082 |
Reportable Segments and Geogr89
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information - Additional Information (Detail) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2017Segment | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Number of reportable segments | 2 |
Reportable Segments and Geogr90
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information - Reportable Segment Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ 1,143,085 | $ 1,084,799 | $ 1,064,604 | $ 1,007,682 | $ 972,953 | $ 945,030 | $ 977,706 | $ 944,398 | $ 4,300,170 | $ 3,840,087 | $ 3,974,295 |
Segment operating income: | |||||||||||
Operating income | 229,580 | $ 232,831 | $ 232,385 | $ 220,298 | 173,222 | $ 201,116 | $ 219,036 | $ 208,523 | 915,094 | 801,897 | 907,716 |
Interest and other expenses, net | (118,365) | (108,794) | (101,336) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes | 796,729 | 693,103 | 806,380 | ||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||
Assets | 7,796,064 | 7,100,674 | 7,796,064 | 7,100,674 | |||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | 94,152 | 86,345 | 122,559 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 183,227 | 179,716 | 149,460 | ||||||||
Operating Segments [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment operating income: | |||||||||||
Operating income | 988,364 | 855,590 | 957,497 | ||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||
Assets | 7,339,078 | 6,551,152 | 7,339,078 | 6,551,152 | |||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | 91,150 | 84,431 | 120,438 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 181,275 | 178,051 | 148,371 | ||||||||
Operating Segments [Member] | Electronic Instruments Group [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 2,690,554 | 2,360,285 | 2,417,192 | ||||||||
Segment operating income: | |||||||||||
Operating income | 677,489 | 577,717 | 639,399 | ||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||
Assets | 4,803,575 | 4,104,972 | 4,803,575 | 4,104,972 | |||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | 54,321 | 45,091 | 32,069 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 108,053 | 104,284 | 83,832 | ||||||||
Operating Segments [Member] | Electromechanical Group [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 1,609,616 | 1,479,802 | 1,557,103 | ||||||||
Segment operating income: | |||||||||||
Operating income | 310,875 | 277,873 | 318,098 | ||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||
Assets | 2,535,503 | 2,446,180 | 2,535,503 | 2,446,180 | |||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | 36,829 | 39,340 | 88,369 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 73,222 | 73,767 | 64,539 | ||||||||
Corporate [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment operating income: | |||||||||||
Corporate administrative and other expenses | (73,270) | (53,693) | (49,781) | ||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||
Assets | $ 456,986 | $ 549,522 | 456,986 | 549,522 | |||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment: | |||||||||||
Additions to property, plant and equipment | 3,002 | 1,914 | 2,121 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 1,952 | $ 1,665 | $ 1,089 |
Reportable Segments and Geogr91
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information - Reportable Segment Financial Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||
Additions to property, plant and equipment from acquired business | $ 19.1 | $ 23.1 | $ 53.4 |
Reportable Segments and Geogr92
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information - Information about Company's Operations in Different Geographic Areas (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ 1,143,085 | $ 1,084,799 | $ 1,064,604 | $ 1,007,682 | $ 972,953 | $ 945,030 | $ 977,706 | $ 944,398 | $ 4,300,170 | $ 3,840,087 | $ 3,974,295 |
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): | |||||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets) | 493,296 | 473,230 | 493,296 | 473,230 | |||||||
United States [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 2,086,180 | 1,829,341 | 1,919,611 | ||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): | |||||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets) | 325,908 | 322,743 | 325,908 | 322,743 | |||||||
United Kingdom [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 186,534 | 188,700 | 201,192 | ||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): | |||||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets) | 62,643 | 59,208 | 62,643 | 59,208 | |||||||
European Union Countries [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 692,116 | 619,138 | 615,956 | ||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): | |||||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets) | 65,204 | 58,368 | 65,204 | 58,368 | |||||||
Asia [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 879,426 | 785,868 | 789,435 | ||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): | |||||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets) | 12,073 | 12,204 | 12,073 | 12,204 | |||||||
Other Foreign Countries [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 455,914 | 417,040 | 448,101 | ||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): | |||||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets) | 27,468 | 20,707 | 27,468 | 20,707 | |||||||
Total International [Member] | |||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||
Net sales | 2,213,990 | 2,010,746 | $ 2,054,684 | ||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets): | |||||||||||
Long-lived assets from continuing operations (excluding intangible assets) | $ 167,388 | $ 150,487 | $ 167,388 | $ 150,487 |
Reportable Segments and Geogr93
Reportable Segments and Geographic Areas Information - Information about Company's Operations in Different Geographic Areas (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||
Revenue from U.S. export sales | $ 1,142.3 | $ 1,036 | $ 1,090.7 |
Additional Consolidated Incom94
Additional Consolidated Income Statement and Cash Flow Information - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information [Abstract] | |||
Interest and other investment income | $ 2.1 | $ 1.2 | $ 0.7 |
Income taxes paid | 176.6 | 180.8 | 157.8 |
Cash paid for interest | $ 96.1 | $ 91.8 | $ 90.8 |
Stockholders' Equity - Addition
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) | Feb. 01, 2018$ / shares | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)Rightshares | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)shares | Nov. 02, 2016USD ($) |
Shareholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Repurchase of common stock | shares | 114,000 | 7,099,000 | |||
Repurchase of common stock under share repurchase authorization | $ 6,867,000 | $ 336,140,000 | |||
Remaining authorization for future share repurchases | $ 368,700,000 | $ 368,700,000 | $ 375,600,000 | ||
Authorization for repurchase of common stock | $ 400,000,000 | ||||
Treasury stock, shares | shares | 31,754,106 | 31,754,106 | 32,053,227 | ||
Treasury stock, cost | $ 1,209,135,000 | $ 1,209,135,000 | $ 1,211,539,000 | ||
Number of shares outstanding | shares | 231,200,000 | 231,200,000 | 229,400,000 | ||
Stockholders right expiration date | 2017-06 | ||||
Number of rights per common share declared under the Shareholder Rights Plan | Right | 1 | ||||
Dividend declared per share | $ / shares | $ 0.09 | ||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||
Shareholders Equity [Line Items] | |||||
Dividend declared per share | $ / shares | $ 0.14 | ||||
Increase in dividend rate, percentage | 56.00% |
Restructuring Charges - Additio
Restructuring Charges - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Reduction in net income due to restructuring charges | $ 9.1 | $ 17 | $ 13.9 | $ 9.1 | $ 17 |
Restructuring charges | 10.8 | 25.6 | 20.7 | ||
Severance cost | 3 | 19.3 | |||
Asset write-downs | 7.8 | 6.2 | |||
Electronic Instruments Group [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring charges | 4.5 | 12.4 | 9.3 | ||
Electromechanical Group [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring charges | 6.3 | 11.6 | 10.8 | ||
Cost of Sales, Excluding Depreciation [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring charges | $ 10.8 | 24 | 20 | ||
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring charges | 1.6 | 0.7 | |||
Corporate Administrative Expenses [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring charges | $ 1.6 | $ 0.7 |
Restructuring Charges - Schedul
Restructuring Charges - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities in Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet Included Amounts Related to Restructuring Charges (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Pre-tax charges | $ 10.8 | $ 25.6 | $ 20.7 | ||
Fourth Quarter of 2017 Restructuring [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Pre-tax charges | $ 10.8 | ||||
Utilization | (7.8) | ||||
Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 3 | 3 | |||
Fourth Quarter of 2016 Restructuring [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 19.2 | ||||
Pre-tax charges | $ 25.6 | ||||
Utilization | (6.4) | (6.4) | |||
Restructuring reserve, ending balance | 12.8 | 19.2 | 12.8 | 19.2 | |
Fourth Quarter of 2015 Restructuring [Member] | |||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | |||||
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance | 9.2 | 19.3 | |||
Utilization | (2.4) | (9.2) | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (0.1) | (0.9) | |||
Restructuring reserve, ending balance | $ 6.7 | $ 9.2 | $ 19.3 | $ 6.7 | $ 9.2 |
Quarterly Financial Data - Quar
Quarterly Financial Data - Quarterly Financial Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ 1,143,085 | $ 1,084,799 | $ 1,064,604 | $ 1,007,682 | $ 972,953 | $ 945,030 | $ 977,706 | $ 944,398 | $ 4,300,170 | $ 3,840,087 | $ 3,974,295 |
Operating income | 229,580 | 232,831 | 232,385 | 220,298 | 173,222 | 201,116 | 219,036 | 208,523 | 915,094 | 801,897 | 907,716 |
Net income | $ 238,532 | $ 153,531 | $ 150,481 | $ 138,926 | $ 109,108 | $ 130,687 | $ 138,193 | $ 134,170 | $ 681,470 | $ 512,158 | $ 590,859 |
Basic earnings per share | $ 1.03 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.61 | $ 0.47 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.59 | $ 0.57 | $ 2.96 | $ 2.20 | $ 2.46 |
Diluted earnings per share | 1.03 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 2.94 | 2.19 | $ 2.45 |
Dividends paid per share | $ 0.09 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.36 | $ 0.36 |
Quarterly Financial Data - Qu99
Quarterly Financial Data - Quarterly Financial Data (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||
Reduction in net income due to restructuring charges | $ 9,100 | $ 17,000 | $ 13,900 | $ 9,100 | $ 17,000 |
Restructuring charges | 10,800 | $ 25,600 | $ 20,700 | ||
Income tax benefit | $ 91,600 | $ 91,600 | |||
Non-cash impairment charge related to trade names | (13,900) | ||||
Reduction in net income due to non-cash impairment | $ 8,600 |