| Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | NOTE 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements present the Company’s historical financial position, results of operations, changes in equity and cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Consolidated Financial Statements include all accounts of Vontier and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Consolidated Financial Statements also reflect the impact of noncontrolling interests. Noncontrolling interests do not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, therefore, net earnings and net earnings per share attributable to noncontrolling interests are not presented separately in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests have been reflected in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) and were insignificant in all periods presented. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company bases these estimates on historical experience, the current economic environment and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, uncertainties associated with these estimates exist and actual results may differ from these estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are valued at cost, plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Accounts and Financing Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses All trade accounts and financing receivables are reported in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets net of allowances for credit losses. The allowances for credit losses represent management’s best estimate of the credit losses expected from trade accounts and financing receivables portfolios. Determination of the allowances requires management to exercise judgment about the timing, frequency and severity of credit losses that could materially affect the provision for credit losses and, therefore, net earnings. The Company regularly performs detailed reviews of its portfolios to determine if an impairment has occurred and evaluate the collectability of receivables based on a combination of financial and qualitative factors that may affect customers’ ability to pay, including customers’ financial condition, collateral, debt-servicing ability, past payment experience and credit bureau information. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, a specific reserve is recorded against amounts due to reduce the recognized receivable to the amount reasonably expected to be collected. Additions to the allowances for credit losses are charged to current period earnings and amounts determined to be uncollectible are charged directly against the allowances. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional reserves would be required. The Company does not believe that accounts and financing receivables represent significant concentrations of credit risk because of the diversified portfolio of individual customers and geographical areas. Expense associated with credit losses was $51.2 million, $42.5 million and $32.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Financing Receivables The Company estimates its allowance to reflect expected credit losses over the remaining contractual life of the asset. Assets with similar risk characteristics are pooled for this measurement based on attributes which includes asset type, duration, and/or credit risk rating. The future expected losses of each pool are estimated based on numerous quantitative and qualitative factors reflecting management’s estimate of collectability over the remaining contractual life of the pooled assets, including: • portfolio duration; • historical, current, and forecasted future loss experience by asset type; • historical, current, and forecasted delinquency and write-off trends; • historical, current, and forecasted economic conditions; and • historical, current, and forecasted credit risk. Inventories Inventories include the costs of material, labor and overhead and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The net realizable value of inventory, which is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation, is estimated based on assumptions of future demand and related pricing. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost. Provisions for depreciation have been computed principally by the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets which are generally as follows: Category Useful Life Buildings 30 years Capitalized software 3 – 5 years Leased assets and leasehold improvements Amortized over the lesser of the economic life of the asset or the term of the lease Machinery, equipment and other 3 – 10 years Estimated useful lives are periodically reviewed and, when appropriate, changes to estimates are made prospectively. Capitalized Software Costs associated with software developed or obtained for internal-use are capitalized during the application development stage of the project and are presented in Property, plant and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs incurred during the preliminary project and post-implementation stages are expensed as incurred. Other Assets Other assets principally include contract assets, deferred tax assets and other investments. Fair Value Accounting standards define fair value based on an exit price model, establish a framework for measuring fair value for assets and liabilities required to be carried at fair value and provide for certain disclosures related to the valuation methods used within the valuation hierarchy as established within the accounting standards. 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, quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active, or other observable characteristics for the asset or liability, including interest rates, yield curves and credit risks, or inputs that are derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data through correlation. • Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on our assumptions. 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 in its entirety. Financial instruments consist primarily of trade accounts receivable, financing receivables, obligations under trade accounts payable and short and long-term debt. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values for trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and short-term debt approximate fair value. Certain assets and liabilities are carried on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at cost and are not remeasured to fair value on a recurring basis. These assets include finite-lived intangible assets, which are tested when a triggering event occurs, and goodwill and identifiable indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are tested for impairment at least annually as of the first day of the fourth quarter or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that the asset may not be recoverable. As of December 31, 2024, assets carried on the balance sheet and not remeasured to fair value on a recurring basis were $1.7 billion of goodwill and $486.5 million of identifiable intangible assets, net. Refer to Note 10. Financing for the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill arises from the purchase price for acquired businesses exceeding the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired less assumed liabilities. In accordance with accounting standards related to business combinations, neither goodwill nor indefinite-lived intangible assets are amortized; however, definite-lived identifiable intangible assets, primarily customer relationships, acquired technology and trade names, are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Refer to Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for additional information regarding our goodwill and other intangible assets. The goodwill of each of the Company’s reporting units is assessed for impairment at least annually as of the first day of the fourth quarter or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill may not be recoverable. When evaluating for impairment, the Company may first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The Company’s decision to perform a qualitative impairment assessment for an individual reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible assets in a given year is influenced by a number of factors, inclusive of the size of the reporting unit's goodwill, the significance of the excess of the reporting unit's estimated fair value over carrying value at the last quantitative assessment date, the amount of time in between quantitative fair value assessments and the date of acquisition. As part of the Company’s 2024 annual impairment analysis, the Company elected to apply the qualitative goodwill impairment assessment guidance in ASC 350-20, Goodwill , for all three of the Company’s reporting units as of the assessment date, or approximately $1.7 billion of goodwill as of the assessment date. Factors considered in the qualitative assessment include general macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance of the reporting units, events or changes affecting the composition or carrying value of the net assets of the reporting units, information related to market multiples of peer companies and other relevant entity specific events. Based on the assessment, the Company determined on the basis of the qualitative and quantitative factors that the fair values of the reporting units were more likely than not greater than their respective carrying values, and therefore, a quantitative test was not required. If the Company does not perform a qualitative assessment, or if it determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its carrying amount, impairment is determined by using a quantitative approach. The Company identifies potential impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit, determined using various valuation techniques, with the primary technique being a discounted cash flow analysis, to its carrying value. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. Identified intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Determining whether an impairment loss occurred requires a comparison of the carrying amount to the sum of undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested at least annually for impairment. In these analyses, management considers general macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, financial performance and other entity and asset specific events and may require management to make judgments and estimates about future revenues, expenses, market conditions and discount rates related to these assets. No goodwill or other intangible assets impairment charges were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Insurance Liabilities The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to medical claims. The Company has stop-loss coverage to limit the exposure arising from medical claims. In addition, the Company has deductible-based insurance policies for certain other losses, including general liability, workers’ compensation and automobile. Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs relating to the Company’s term loan and senior note facilities are recorded as a direct reduction of the carrying amount of the related debt. These costs are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method, over the respective terms of the related debt. Debt issuance costs relating to the Company’s revolving credit facilities are recorded in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These costs are deferred and amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method over the respective terms of the related debt. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when control of promised products or services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products or services. Product sales include revenues from the sale of products and equipment, which includes software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) product offerings, equipment rentals, fees for referrals to third-party payment processors, and interest income related to our financing receivables. Service sales include revenues from extended warranties, post-contract customer support (“PCS”), maintenance contracts or services, and services related to previously sold products. Revenues associated with the Company’s interest income related to financing receivables are recognized to approximate a constant effective yield over the contract term. For revenue related to a product or service to qualify for recognition, the Company must have an enforceable contract with a customer that defines the goods or services to be transferred and the payment terms related to those goods or services. Further, collection of substantially all consideration for the goods or services transferred must be probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay the promised consideration. The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, which is based on a combination of financial and qualitative factors, including the customers’ financial condition, collateral, debt-servicing ability, past payment experience and credit bureau information. Customer allowances and rebates, consisting primarily of volume discounts and other short-term incentive programs, are considered in determining the transaction price for the contract; these allowances and rebates are reflected as a reduction in the contract transaction price. Significant judgment is exercised in determining product returns, customer allowances and rebates, which are estimated based on historical experience and known trends. Most of the Company’s sales contracts contain standard terms and conditions. The Company evaluates contracts to identify distinct goods and services promised in the contract, the performance obligations. Sometimes this evaluation involves judgment to determine whether the goods or services are highly dependent on or highly interrelated with one another, or whether such goods or services significantly modify or customize one another. Certain customer arrangements, including our SaaS product offerings, include multiple performance obligations, typically hardware, installation, training, consulting, services and/or PCS. These elements are often delivered within the same reporting period, however, the Company’s SaaS, PCS and other subscription-based and extended contracts may extend beyond one year. The Company allocates the contract transaction price to each performance obligation using the observable price that the good or service sells for separately in similar circumstances and to similar customers. Allocating the transaction price to each performance obligation may require judgment. The Company’s principal terms of sale are FOB Shipping Point, or equivalent, and, as such, the Company primarily records revenue upon shipment as the Company has transferred control to the customer at that point and our performance obligations are satisfied. The Company evaluates contracts with delivery terms other than FOB Shipping Point and recognizes revenue when the Company has transferred control and satisfied the performance obligations. If any significant obligation to the customer with respect to a sales transaction remains to be fulfilled following shipment (typically installation, other services noted above or acceptance by the customer), revenue recognition is deferred until such obligations have been fulfilled. Further, revenue related to separately priced extended warranty and product maintenance agreements is deferred when appropriate and recognized as revenue over the term of the agreement. Shipping and Handling Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. Revenue derived from shipping and handling costs billed to customers is included in Sales in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included as a component of Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. Research and Development The Company conducts research and development activities for the purpose of developing new products, enhancing the functionality, effectiveness, ease of use and reliability of existing products and expanding the applications for which uses of the Company’s products are appropriate. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Restructuring The Company periodically initiates restructuring activities to appropriately position its cost base relative to prevailing economic conditions and associated customer demand as well as in connection with certain acquisitions. Costs associated with restructuring actions can include termination benefits and related charges in addition to facility closure, contract termination and other related activities, and are recorded when the associated liability is incurred. Refer to Note 16. Restructuring and Other Related Charges for additional information. Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions Exchange rate adjustments resulting from foreign currency transactions are recognized in Net earnings, whereas effects resulting from the translation of financial statements are reflected as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income within equity. Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside the United States with a functional currency other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars using year-end exchange rates and income statement accounts are translated at weighted average exchange rates. Net foreign currency transaction gains or losses were not material in any of the periods presented. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for stock-based compensation by measuring the cost of employee services received in exchange for all equity awards granted, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”), based on the fair value of the award as of the grant date. The fair value of each stock option issued was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model which incorporates the following assumptions to value stock-based awards: Risk-free interest rate: The risk-free rate of interest for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on a zero-coupon U.S. government instrument whose maturity period equals or approximates the option’s expected term. Volatility: Since the Company does not have sufficient history to estimate the expected volatility of its common share price, expected volatility is based on a blended approach that uses the volatility of the Company’s common stock for periods in which the Company has information and the volatility for selected reasonably similar publicly traded companies for periods in which the historical information is not available. Dividend yield: The expected dividend yield is calculated by dividing our annualized dividend, based on the Company’s history of declared dividends, by the Company’s stock price on the grant date. Expected years until exercise: The expected term of stock options granted is based on an estimate of when options will be exercised in the future. As the Company does not have sufficient history to estimate its expected term, the Company applied the simplified method of estimating the expected term of the options, as described in the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletins 107 and 110. The expected term, calculated under the simplified method, is applied to all stock options which have similar contractual terms. Using this method, the expected term is determined using the average of the vesting period and the contractual life of the stock options granted. The fair value of RSUs and PSUs with performance-based vesting conditions is calculated using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant less a discount due to the lack of participation in the Company’s dividend by RSU holders. The fair value of PSUs with market-based vesting conditions is calculated using a Monte Carlo pricing model on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized net of an estimated forfeiture rate on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, with the expense for PSUs with performance-based vesting conditions adjusted based on the likelihood of future achievement of the performance metrics. Income Taxes In accordance with GAAP, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted rates expected to be in effect during the year in which the differences reverse. Deferred tax assets generally represent items that can be used as a tax deduction or credit in the Company’s tax return in future years for which the tax benefit has already been reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. Deferred tax liabilities generally represent items that have already been taken as a deduction on our tax return but have not yet been recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in tax rates is recognized in income tax expense in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not, a likelihood of more than 50 percent, that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company evaluates the realizability of deferred tax assets for each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. If there is cumulative pretax income in a particular jurisdiction in the three-year period including the current and prior two years, the Company generally concludes that the deferred tax assets will more likely than not be realizable and no valuation allowance is recognized, unless known or planned operating developments would lead management to conclude otherwise. However, if there are cumulative pretax losses in a particular jurisdiction in the three-year period including the current and prior two years, the Company then considers a series of factors in the determination of whether the deferred tax assets can be realized. These factors include historical operating results, known or planned operating developments, the period of time over which certain temporary differences will reverse, consideration of the utilization of certain deferred tax liabilities, tax law carryback capability in the particular country, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. After evaluation of these factors, if the deferred tax assets are expected to be realized within the tax carryforward period allowed for by that specific country, the Company would conclude that no valuation allowance would be required. To the extent that the deferred tax assets exceed the amount that is expected to be realized within the tax carryforward period for a particular jurisdiction, a valuation allowance is established. Tax benefits from uncertain tax positions are recognized only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such positions are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Judgment is required in evaluating tax positions and determining income tax provisions. The Company reevaluates the technical merits of its tax positions and may recognize an uncertain tax benefit in certain circumstances, including when: (i) a tax audit is completed; (ii) applicable tax laws change, including a tax case ruling or legislative guidance; or (iii) the applicable statute of limitations expires. Potential accrued interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax positions are recognized as a component of Provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income. Refer to Note 14. Income Taxes for additional information. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Pension assets and obligations are measured to determine the funded status as of the end of the Company’s fiscal year. An asset is recognized for an overfunded status or a liability is recognized for an underfunded status. Changes in the funded status of the pension plans are recognized in the year in which the changes occur and are reported in other comprehensive income. Refer to Note 11. Employee Benefit Plans for additional information. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”), which enhances segment disclosures primarily by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 is effective for the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and for its interim financial statements beginning with the first fiscal quarter of the year ended December 31, 2025. Retrospective application is required. The Company has expanded its segment disclosures in accordance with ASU 2023-07. Refer to Note 15. Segment Information. Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which requires consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and disaggregation of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, with early adoption permitted. Prospective application is required, with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact ASU 2023-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”), which requires disclosure of certain expense categories that are included within relevant income statement expense captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for the Company’s annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2027, and for its interim financial statements beginning with the first fiscal quarter of the year ended December 31, 2028, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2024-03 may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact ASU 2024-03 will have on its consolidated financial statements. |
