ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP /DE/ 10-Q

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net sales $ 234,519 $ 225,990 $ 456,880 $ 461,754 Cost of goods sold 132,791 123,010 266,606 269,302 Gross profit 101,728 102,980 190,274 192,452 Selling, general, and administrative expenses 42,009 38,543 79,203 78,649 Technical and research expenses 9,762 8,873 19,243 18,003 Restructuring expenses, net ( 9 ) 2,837 43 3,479 Operating income 49,966 52,727 91,785 92,321 Interest expense, net 4,218 3,823 7,787 7,800 Other expense/(income), net 862 1,091 1,462 16,660 Income before income taxes 44,886 47,813 82,536 67,861 Income tax expense 13,446 15,364 23,486 27,818 Net income 31,440 32,449 59,050 40,043 Net income/(loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest 43 95 70 ( 1,420 ) Net income attributable to the Company $ 31,397 $ 32,354 $ 58,980 $ 41,463 Earnings per share attributable to Company shareholders - Basic $ 0.97 $ 1.00 $ 1.82 $ 1.28 Earnings per share attributable to Company shareholders - Diluted $ 0.97 $ 1.00 $ 1.82 $ 1.28 Shares of the Company used in computing earnings per share: Basic 32,375 32,328 32,363 32,320 Diluted 32,422 32,336 32,411 32,328 Dividends declared per share, Class A and Class B $ 0.20 $ 0.19 $ 0.40 $ 0.38 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements 3 Index ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (in thousands) (unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income $ 31,440 $ 32,449 $ 59,050 $ 40,043 Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax: Foreign currency translation and other adjustments 13,651 8,753 ( 1,788 ) ( 16,202 ) Pension/postretirement settlements and curtailments — 378 — 378 Amortization of pension liability adjustments: Prior service credit ( 1,118 ) ( 1,114 ) ( 2,237 ) ( 2,228 ) Net actuarial loss 1,108 1,232 2,217 2,476 Payments and amortization related to interest rate swaps included in earnings 1,770 1,116 3,246 1,523 Derivative valuation adjustment 125 ( 1,366 ) ( 353 ) ( 12,130 ) Income taxes related to items of other comprehensive income/(loss): Pension/postretirement settlements and curtailments — ( 113 ) — ( 113 ) Amortization of prior service cost 335 278 671 557 Amortization of net actuarial loss ( 332 ) ( 308 ) ( 665 ) ( 619 ) Payments and amortization related to interest rate swaps included in earnings ( 457 ) ( 286 ) ( 838 ) ( 390 ) Derivative valuation adjustment ( 44 ) 349 91 3,102 Comprehensive income/(loss) 46,478 41,368 59,394 16,397 Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest 226 247 43 ( 1,159 ) Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the Company $ 46,252 $ 41,121 $ 59,351 $ 17,556 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements 4 Index ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share data) (unaudited) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 253,330 $ 241,316 Accounts receivable, net 190,937 188,423 Contract assets, net 113,225 139,289 Inventories 120,665 110,478 Income taxes prepaid and receivable 6,236 5,940 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 33,089 31,830 Total current assets $ 717,482 $ 717,276 Property, plant and equipment, net 438,392 448,554 Intangibles, net 42,998 46,869 Goodwill 185,293 187,553 Deferred income taxes 33,102 38,757 Noncurrent receivables, net 34,466 36,265 Other assets 74,907 74,662 Total assets $ 1,526,640 $ 1,549,936 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 55,348 $ 49,173 Accrued liabilities 108,007 125,459 Current maturities of long-term debt — 9 Income taxes payable 12,233 16,222 Total current liabilities 175,588 190,863 Long-term debt 350,000 398,000 Other noncurrent liabilities 121,333 130,424 Deferred taxes and other liabilities 11,660 10,784 Total liabilities 658,581 730,071 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, par value $ 5.00 per share; authorized 2,000,000 shares; none issued — — Class A Common Stock, par value $ .001 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; 39,142,483 issued in 2021 and 39,115,405 in 2020 39 39 Class B Common Stock, par value $ .001 per share; authorized 25,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,617,998 in 2021 and 2020 2 2 Additional paid in capital 435,230 433,696 Retained earnings 816,778 770,746 Accumulated items of other comprehensive income: Translation adjustments ( 85,384 ) ( 83,203 ) Pension and postretirement liability adjustments ( 39,282 ) ( 39,661 ) Derivative valuation adjustment ( 7,398 ) ( 9,544 ) Treasury stock (Class A), at cost; 8,379,804 shares in 2021 and 8,391,011 shares in 2020 ( 255,768 ) ( 256,009 ) Total Company shareholders' equity 864,217 816,066 Noncontrolling interest 3,842 3,799 Total equity 868,059 819,865 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,526,640 $ 1,549,936 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements 5 Index ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 2020 2021 2020 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 31,440 $ 32,449 $ 59,050 $ 40,043 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 15,971 15,498 32,560 31,004 Amortization 2,280 2,456 4,573 5,020 Change in deferred taxes and other liabilities 974 3,543 5,416 9,360 Impairment of property, plant and equipment 353 36 538 233 Non-cash interest expense 265 20 310 171 Compensation and benefits paid or payable in Class A Common Stock 1,639 1,198 1,626 516 Provision for credit losses from uncollected receivables and contract assets 27 114 ( 83 ) 1,769 Foreign currency remeasurement (gain)/loss on intercompany loans ( 723 ) 194 ( 1,031 ) 15,581 Fair value adjustment on foreign currency options 1 — 140 64 Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provided/(used) cash: Accounts receivable ( 129 ) 11,511 ( 3,365 ) 8,117 Contract assets 9,539 ( 11,169 ) 25,643 ( 20,009 ) Inventories ( 1,821 ) ( 4,878 ) ( 10,384 ) ( 24,628 ) Prepaid expenses and other current assets ( 606 ) ( 301 ) ( 1,505 ) ( 2,457 ) Income taxes prepaid and receivable 1,156 29 ( 309 ) ( 208 ) Accounts payable ( 4,580 ) ( 9,337 ) 4,608 ( 10,383 ) Accrued liabilities 2,062 4,171 ( 17,423 ) ( 10,901 ) Income taxes payable 4,121 5,526 ( 3,956 ) 1,955 Noncurrent receivables 1,099 628 1,587 397 Other noncurrent liabilities ( 2,166 ) ( 464 ) ( 4,263 ) ( 524 ) Other, net 1,051 ( 552 ) 1,908 ( 1,086 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 61,953 50,672 95,640 44,034 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property, plant and equipment ( 10,302 ) ( 9,212 ) ( 22,836 ) ( 21,971 ) Purchased software ( 286 ) — ( 288 ) ( 46 ) Net cash used in investing activities ( 10,588 ) ( 9,212 ) ( 23,124 ) ( 22,017 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from borrowings — — 8,000 70,000 Principal payments on debt ( 34,002 ) ( 56,005 ) ( 56,009 ) ( 59,011 ) Principal payments on finance lease liabilities ( 355 ) ( 329 ) ( 704 ) ( 6,463 ) Taxes paid in lieu of share issuance — — ( 998 ) ( 490 ) Proceeds from options exercised 21 20 149 20 Dividends paid ( 6,474 ) ( 6,141 ) ( 12,942 ) ( 12,280 ) Net cash used in financing activities ( 40,810 ) ( 62,455 ) ( 62,504 ) ( 8,224 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,904 2,352 2,002 ( 5,296 ) Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 15,459 ( 18,643 ) 12,014 8,497 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 237,871 222,680 241,316 195,540 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 253,330 $ 204,037 $ 253,330 $ 204,037 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements 6 Index ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) 1. Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of results for such periods. Albany International Corp. (Albany, the Registrant, the Company, we, us, or our) consolidates the financial results of its subsidiaries for all periods presented. The results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in Albany International Corp.’s Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Albany International Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. 2. Reportable Segments and Revenue Recognition In accordance with applicable disclosure guidance for enterprise segments and related information, the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance is used as the basis for our reportable segments. The Machine Clothing (“MC”) segment supplies permeable and impermeable belts used in the manufacture of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel, nonwovens, fiber cement and several other industrial applications. We sell our MC products directly to customer end-users in countries across the globe. Our products, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels for MC are substantially the same in each region of the world in which we operate. We design, manufacture, and market paper machine clothing (used in the manufacturing of paper, paperboard, tissue and towel) for each section of the paper machine and for every grade of paper. Paper machine clothing products are customized, consumable products of technologically sophisticated design that utilize polymeric materials in a complex structure. The Albany Engineered Composites (“AEC”) segment, including Albany Safran Composites, LLC (“ASC”), in which our customer SAFRAN Group (“Safran”) owns a 10 percent noncontrolling interest, provides highly engineered, advanced composite structures to customers in the commercial and defense aerospace industries. AEC’s largest program relates to CFM International’s LEAP engine. Under this program, AEC through ASC, is the exclusive supplier of advanced composite fan blades and cases under a long-term supply contract. AEC net sales to Safran were $ 54.0 million and $ 57.0 million in the first six months of 2021 and 2020, respectively. The total of Accounts receivable, Contract assets and Noncurrent receivables due from Safran amounted to $ 105.1 million and $ 127.1 million as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Other significant programs by AEC include the F-35, Boeing 787, Sikorsky CH-53K and JASSM, as well as the fan case for the GE9X engine. In 2020, approximately 46 percent of AEC sales were related to U.S. government contracts or programs. 7 Index The following tables show data by reportable segment, reconciled to consolidated totals included in the financial statements: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net sales Machine Clothing $ 159,921 $ 153,433 $ 308,127 $ 290,035 Albany Engineered Composites 74,598 72,557 148,753 171,719 Consolidated total $ 234,519 $ 225,990 $ 456,880 $ 461,754 Operating income/(loss) Machine Clothing $ 55,902 $ 56,543 $ 106,264 $ 103,718 Albany Engineered Composites 7,164 8,299 10,102 15,922 Corporate expenses ( 13,100 ) ( 12,115 ) ( 24,581 ) ( 27,319 ) Operating income $ 49,966 $ 52,727 $ 91,785 $ 92,321 Reconciling items: Interest income ( 401 ) ( 348 ) ( 930 ) ( 795 ) Interest expense 4,619 4,171 8,717 8,595 Other expense/(income), net 862 1,091 1,462 16,660 Income before income taxes $ 44,886 $ 47,813 $ 82,536 $ 67,861 There were no material changes to total assets of the reportable segments in the first six months of 2021. The table below presents restructuring costs by reportable segment (also see Note 4): Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Machine Clothing $ 10 $ 388 $ ( 58 ) $ 1,030 Albany Engineered Composites ( 48 ) 2,248 41 2,248 Corporate expenses 29 201 60 201 Total $ ( 9 ) $ 2,837 $ 43 $ 3,479 Products and services provided under long-term contracts represent a significant portion of sales in the Albany Engineered Composites segment and we account for these contracts using the percentage of completion (actual cost to estimated cost) method. That method requires significant judgment and estimation, which could be considerably different if the underlying circumstances were to change. When adjustments in estimated contract revenues or costs are required, any changes from prior estimates are included in earnings in the period the change occurs. Changes in the estimated profitability of long-term contracts could be caused by increases or decreases in the contract value, revisions to customer delivery requirements, updated labor or overhead rates, factors affecting the supply chain, changes in the evaluation of contract risks and opportunities, or other factors. Changes in the estimated profitability of long-term contracts increased operating income by $ 4.3 million and $ 3.7 million for the second quarter and first half of 2021, respectively. Adjustments in the estimated profitability of long-term contracts increased operating income by $ 7.4 million and $ 6.4 million for the second quarter and first half of 2020, respectively. 8 Index We disaggregate revenue earned from contracts with customers for each of our business segments and product groups based on the timing of revenue recognition, and groupings used for internal review purposes. The following table disaggregates revenue for each product group by timing of revenue recognition: Three months ended June 30, 2021 (in thousands) Point in Time Revenue Recognition Over Time Revenue Recognition Total Machine Clothing $ 159,056 $ 865 $ 159,921 Albany Engineered Composites ASC — 26,170 26,170 Other AEC 4,432 43,996 48,428 Total Albany Engineered Composites 4,432 70,166 74,598 Total revenue $ 163,488 $ 71,031 $ 234,519 Six months ended June 30, 2021 (in thousands) Point in Time Revenue Recognition Over Time Revenue Recognition Total Machine Clothing $ 306,397 $ 1,730 $ 308,127 Albany Engineered Composites ASC — 53,254 53,254 Other AEC 8,312 87,187 95,499 Total Albany Engineered Composites 8,312 140,441 148,753 Total revenue $ 314,709 $ 142,171 $ 456,880 Three months ended June 30, 2020 (in thousands) Point in Time Revenue Recognition Over Time Revenue Recognition Total Machine Clothing $ 152,585 $ 848 $ 153,433 Albany Engineered Composites ASC — 17,576 17,576 Other AEC 4,143 50,838 54,981 Total Albany Engineered Composites 4,143 68,414 72,557 Total revenue $ 156,728 $ 69,262 $ 225,990 9 Index Six months ended June 30, 2020 (in thousands) Point in Time Revenue Recognition Over Time Revenue Recognition Total Machine Clothing $ 288,339 $ 1,696 $ 290,035 Albany Engineered Composites ASC — 55,470 55,470 Other AEC 10,463 105,786 116,249 Total Albany Engineered Composites 10,463 161,256 171,719 Total revenue $ 298,802 $ 162,952 $ 461,754 The following table disaggregates MC segment revenue by significant product groupings (paper machine clothing (PMC) and engineered fabrics), and, for PMC, the geographical region to which the paper machine clothing was sold: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Americas PMC $ 82,343 $ 81,225 $ 155,645 $ 154,902 Eurasia PMC 55,900 54,166 111,043 99,297 Engineered Fabrics 21,678 18,042 41,439 35,836 Total Machine Clothing Net sales $ 159,921 $ 153,433 $ 308,127 $ 290,035 As permitted by ASC 606, we only disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of greater than one year. Contracts in the MC segment are generally for periods of less than a year. Most contracts in the AEC segment are short duration firm-fixed-price orders representing performance obligations with an original maturity of less than one year. Remaining performance obligations on contracts that had an original duration of greater than one year totaled $ 149 million and $ 85 million as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and related primarily to firm contracts in the AEC segment. Of the remaining performance obligations as of June 30, 2021, we expect to recognize as revenue approximately $ 48 million during 2021, $ 62 million during 2022, $ 24 million during 2023, and the remainder during 2024. 10 Index 3. Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering certain U.S. and non-U.S. employees. The Company also provides certain postretirement benefits to retired employees in the U.S. and Canada. The Company accrues the cost of providing these benefits during the active service period of the employees. The composition of the net periodic benefit cost for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, was as follows: Pension plans Other postretirement benefits (in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Components of net periodic benefit cost: Service cost $ 1,090 $ 1,148 $ 66 $ 100 Interest cost 2,674 3,071 551 857 Expected return on assets ( 3,211 ) ( 3,415 ) — — Settlement — 145 — — Curtailment — 233 — — Amortization of prior service cost/(credit) 7 16 ( 2,244 ) ( 2,244 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 1,087 1,180 1,130 1,296 Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,647 $ 2,378 $ ( 497 ) $ 9 The amount of net periodic benefit cost is determined at the beginning of each year and generally only varies from quarter to quarter when a significant event occurs, such as a curtailment or a settlement. There were no such events in the first six months of 2021. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company recorded expense of $ 0.4 million related to curtailments and settlements. Service cost for defined benefit pension and postretirement plans are reported in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. Other components of net periodic benefit cost are included in the line item Other (income)/expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 4. Restructuring Restructuring costs in the first six months of 2021 were not significant. Restructuring costs in the first six months of 2020 were related to reductions in workforce at various AEC locations, principally in the United States, as well as related to discontinued operations at the Machine Clothing production facility in Sélestat, France. Since 2017, we have recorded $ 13.9 million of restructuring charges related to this action. There were no charges related to the impairment of assets for the periods presented. The following table summarizes charges reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income under “Restructuring expenses, net”: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Machine Clothing $ 10 $ 388 $ ( 58 ) $ 1,030 Albany Engineered Composites ( 48 ) 2,248 41 2,248 Corporate expenses 29 201 60 201 Total $ ( 9 ) $ 2,837 $ 43 $ 3,479 The table below presents the year-to-date changes in restructuring liabilities for 2021 and 2020, all of which are related to termination and other costs: (in thousands) December 31, 2020 Restructuring charges accrued Payments Currency translation /other June 30, 2021 Total termination and other costs $ 2,195 $ 43 $ ( 1,485 ) $ 11 $ 764 (in thousands) December 31, 2019 Restructuring charges accrued Payments Currency translation /other June 30, 2020 Total termination and other costs $ 2,042 $ 3,479 $ ( 1,410 ) $ ( 5 ) $ 4,106 11 Index We expect that approximately $ 0.6 million of Accrued liabilities for restructuring at June 30, 2021 will be paid within one year and approximately $ 0.2 million will be paid the following year. 5. Other (Income)/Expense, net The components of Other (Income)/Expense, net are: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Currency transaction (gains)/losses $ 175 $ 17 $ 341 $ 14,851 Bank fees and amortization of debt issuance costs 104 93 210 168 Components of net periodic pension and postretirement cost other than service ( 4 ) 754 ( 6 ) 1,139 Other 587 227 917 502 Total $ 862 $ 1,091 $ 1,462 $ 16,660 Other (income)/expense, net included losses related to the revaluation of nonfunctional-currency balances of $ 0.3 million for the first six months of 2021, compared to losses of $ 14.9 million for the first six months of 2020, which principally resulted from an intercompany demand loan payable by a Mexican subsidiary. As a result of changes in business conditions that occurred in the first quarter of 2020, loan repayments on that intercompany loan are not expected in the foreseeable future and, beginning April 1, 2020, the revaluation effects are recorded in Other comprehensive income. 6. Income Taxes The following table presents components of income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands, except percentages) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Income tax based on income from continuing operations (1) $ 13,251 $ 16,262 $ 24,583 $ 23,571 Provision for change in estimated tax rate ( 218 ) ( 490 ) ( 218 ) ( 490 ) Income tax before discrete items 13,033 15,772 24,365 23,081 Discrete tax expense: Exercise of U.S. stock options ( 14 ) — ( 156 ) — Adjustments to prior period tax liabilities 22 879 ( 1,421 ) 767 Revaluation of deferred tax assets due to tax rate change 352 — 352 — Provision for/resolution of tax audits and contingencies, net — ( 1,489 ) 278 ( 1,733 ) Write-off of net operating losses related to tax audit — — — 1,830 Tax effect of non-deductible foreign exchange loss on intercompany loan — ( 13 ) — 3,656 Creation of valuation allowance — 222 — 222 Other 53 ( 7 ) 68 ( 5 ) Total income tax expense $ 13,446 $ 15,364 $ 23,486 $ 27,818 (1) Calculated at estimated tax rates of 29.5 % and 34.0 %, respectively Income tax expense for the quarter was computed in accordance with ASC 740-270, Income Taxes – Interim Reporting. Under this method, loss jurisdictions, which cannot recognize a tax benefit with regard to their generated losses, are excluded from the annual effective tax rate (AETR) calculation and their taxes will be recorded discretely in each quarter. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a net tax benefit of $ 1.5 million as a result of a US state tax audit settlement; the Company also recorded a net deferred tax expense of $ 1.0 million due to an adjustment of net operating losses related to settled audits. In the first quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a $ 1.8 million out-of-period charge related to developments in ongoing tax audits, which resulted in a corresponding decrease in deferred tax assets. 12 Index 7. Earnings Per Share The amounts used in computing earnings per share and the weighted average number of shares of potentially dilutive securities are as follows: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands, except market price and earnings per share) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Net income attributable to the Company $ 31,397 $ 32,354 $ 58,980 $ 41,463 Weighted average number of shares: Weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic net income per share 32,375 32,328 32,363 32,320 Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation plans 47 8 48 8 Weighted average number of shares used in calculating diluted net income per share 32,422 32,336 32,411 32,328 Average market price of common stock used for calculation of dilutive shares $ 87.53 $ 54.08 $ 83.48 $ 59.73 Net income attributable to the Company per share: Basic $ 0.97 $ 1.00 $ 1.82 $ 1.28 Diluted $ 0.97 $ 1.00 $ 1.82 $ 1.28 8. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) The table below presents changes in the components of AOCI for the period December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021: (in thousands) Translation adjustments Pension and postretirement liability adjustments Derivative adjustment Total Other Comprehensive Income December 31, 2020 $ ( 83,203 ) $ ( 39,661 ) $ ( 9,544 ) $ ( 132,408 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of tax ( 2,181 ) 393 ( 262 ) ( 2,050 ) Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Income, net of tax — — 2,408 2,408 Pension and postretirement liability adjustments reclassified to Consolidated Statements of Income, net of tax — ( 14 ) — ( 14 ) Net current period other comprehensive income ( 2,181 ) 379 2,146 344 June 30, 2021 $ ( 85,384 ) $ ( 39,282 ) $ ( 7,398 ) $ ( 132,064 ) 13 Index The table below presents changes in the components of AOCI for the period December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020: (in thousands) Translation adjustments Pension and postretirement liability adjustments Derivative adjustment Total Other Comprehensive Income December 31, 2019 $ ( 122,852 ) $ ( 49,994 ) $ ( 3,135 ) $ ( 175,981 ) Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications, net of tax ( 16,783 ) 581 ( 9,028 ) ( 25,230 ) Pension/postretirement curtailment loss, net of tax — 265 — 265 Interest expense related to swaps reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Income, net of tax — — 1,133 1,133 Pension and postretirement liability adjustments reclassified to Consolidated Statements of Income, net of tax — 186 — 186 Net current period other comprehensive income ( 16,783 ) 1,032 ( 7,895 ) ( 23,646 ) June 30, 2020 $ ( 139,635 ) $ ( 48,962 ) $ ( 11,030 ) $ ( 199,627 ) The components of our Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income that are reclassified to the Statement of Income relate to our pension and postretirement plans and interest rate swaps. The table below presents the expense/(income) amounts reclassified from AOCI, and the line items of the Statement of Income that were affected for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2021 2020 2021 2020 Pretax Derivative valuation reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Expense/(income) related to interest rate swaps included in Income before taxes (a) $ 1,770 $ 1,116 $ 3,246 $ 1,523 Income tax effect ( 457 ) ( 286 ) ( 838 ) ( 390 ) Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income $ 1,313 $ 830 $ 2,408 $ 1,133 Pretax pension and postretirement liabilities reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: Pension/postretirement curtailment — 378 — 378 Amortization of prior service credit ( 1,118 ) ( 1,114 ) ( 2,237 ) ( 2,228 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 1,108 1,232 2,217 2,476 Total pretax amount reclassified (b) ( 10 ) 496 ( 20 ) 626 Income tax effect 3 ( 143 ) 6 ( 175 ) Effect on net income due to items reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income $ ( 7 ) $ 353 $ ( 14 ) $ 451 (a) Included in Interest expense, net are payments related to the interest rate swap agreements and amortization of swap buyouts (see Notes 14 and 15). (b) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 3). 9. Noncontrolling Interest Effective October 31, 2013, Safran S.A. (Safran) acquired a 10 percent equity interest in a new Albany subsidiary, Albany Safran Composites, LLC (ASC). The table below presents a reconciliation of income attributable to the noncontrolling interest and noncontrolling equity in the Company’s subsidiary Albany Safran Composites, LLC: 14 Index Six months ended June 30, (in thousands, except percentages) 2021 2020 Net income/(loss) of Albany Safran Composites (ASC) $ 1,343 $ ( 13,612 ) Less: Return attributable to the Company's preferred holding 647 587 Net income/(loss) of ASC available for common ownership $ 696 $ ( 14,199 ) Ownership percentage of noncontrolling shareholder 10 % 10 % Net income/(loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest $ 70 $ ( 1,420 ) Noncontrolling interest, beginning of year $ 3,799 $ 4,006 Net income/(loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest 70 ( 1,420 ) Changes in other comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest ( 27 ) 261 Noncontrolling interest, end of interim period $ 3,842 $ 2,847 10. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable includes trade receivables. In connection with certain sales in Asia, the Company accepts a bank promissory note as customer payment. The notes may be presented for payment at maturity, which is less than one year. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Accounts receivable consisted of the following: (in thousands) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Trade and other accounts receivable $ 170,029 $ 167,370 Bank promissory notes 24,847 24,860 Allowance for expected credit losses ( 3,939 ) ( 3,807 ) Accounts receivable, net $ 190,937 $ 188,423 The Company has Noncurrent receivables in the AEC segment that represent revenue earned, which has extended payment terms. The Noncurrent receivables will be invoiced to the customer over a 10-year period, which began in 2020. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Noncurrent receivables consisted of the following: (in thousands) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Noncurrent receivables $ 34,726 $ 36,539 Allowance for expected credit losses ( 260 ) ( 274 ) Noncurrent receivables, net $ 34,466 $ 36,265 11. Contract Assets and Liabilities Contract assets includes unbilled amounts typically resulting from sales under contracts when the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition is utilized, and revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the customer. Contract assets are transferred to Accounts receivable, net when the entitlement to pay becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities include advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. Contract liabilities are included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract assets and Contract liabilities are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Contract assets and Contract liabilities consisted of the following: 15 Index (in thousands) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Contract assets $ 114,097 $ 140,348 Allowance for expected credit losses ( 872 ) ( 1,059 ) Contract assets, net $ 113,225 $ 139,289 Contract liabilities $ 7,136 $ 8,206 Contract assets decreased $ 26.1 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to invoicing to customers exceeding revenue recognized for satisfied performance obligations for contracts that were in a contract asset position. There were no credit losses related to our Contract assets during the six month periods ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020. Contract liabilities decreased $ 1.1 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2021, primarily due to revenue recognized from satisfied performance obligations exceeding amounts invoiced to customers that were in a contract liability position. Revenue recognized for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 that was included in the Contract liability balance at the beginning of the year was $ 4.7 million and $ 2.1 million, respectively. 12. Inventories Costs included in inventories are raw materials, labor, supplies and allocable depreciation and overhead. Raw material inventories are valued on an average cost basis. Other inventory cost elements are valued at cost, using the first-in, first-out method. The Company writes down the inventories for estimated obsolescence, and to lower of cost or net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual demand or market conditions are less favorable than those projected by the Company, additional inventory write-downs may be required. Once established, the original cost of the inventory less the related write-down represents the new cost basis of such inventories. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, Inventories consisted of the following: (in thousands) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Raw materials $ 59,627 $ 57,789 Work in process 45,436 40,416 Finished goods 15,602 12,273 Total inventories $ 120,665 $ 110,478 13. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in each business combination. Our reportable segments are consistent with our operating segments. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates, and future market conditions, among others. Goodwill and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events, such as significant changes in the business climate, plant closures, changes in product offerings, or other circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. To determine fair value, we utilize two market-based approaches and an income approach. Under the market-based approaches, we utilize information regarding the Company, as well as publicly available industry information, to determine earnings multiples and sales multiples. Under the income approach, we determine fair value based on estimated future cash flows of each reporting unit, discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects the overall level of inherent risk of a reporting unit and the rate of return an outside investor would expect to earn. In the second quarter of 2021, management applied the qualitative assessment approach in performing its annual evaluation of goodwill for the Company's Machine Clothing reporting unit and three AEC reporting units and 16 Index concluded that each reporting unit’s fair value continued to exceed its carrying value. In addition, there were no amounts at risk due to the estimated spread between the fair and carrying values. Accordingly, no impairment charges were recorded. 14. Financial Instruments Long-term debt, principally to banks and noteholders, consists of: (in thousands, except interest rates) June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Revolving credit agreement with borrowings outstanding at an end of period interest rate of 3.74 % in 2021 and 3.50 % in 2020 (including the effect of interest rate hedging transactions, as described below), due in 2024 $ 350,000 $ 398,000 Other debt, at an average end of period rate of 5.50 % in 2020, paid in varying amounts through April 2021 — 9 Long-term debt 350,000 398,009 Less: current portion — ( 9 ) Long-term debt, net of current portion $ 350,000 $ 398,000 On October 27, 2020, we entered into a $ 700 million unsecured Four-Year Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) which amended and restated the prior amended and restated $ 685 million Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, which we had entered into on November 7, 2017 (the “Prior Agreement”). Under the Credit Agreement, $ 350 million of borrowings were outstanding as of June 30, 2021. The applicable interest rate for borrowings was LIBOR plus a spread, based on our leverage ratio at the time of borrowing. At the time of the last borrowing on June 30, 2021, the spread was 1.625 %. The spread was based on a pricing grid, which ranged from 1.500 % to 2.000 %, based on our leverage ratio. Based on our maximum leverage ratio and our Consolidated EBITDA, and without modification to any other credit agreements, as of June 30, 2021, we would have been able to borrow an additional $ 350 million under the Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains customary terms, as well as affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default that are comparable to those in the Prior Agreement. The Borrowings are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries. Our ability to borrow additional amounts under the Credit Agreement is conditional upon the absence of any defaults, as well as the absence of any material adverse change (as defined in the Credit Agreement). On June 14, 2021, we entered into interest rate swap agreements for the period October 17, 2022 through October 27, 2024. These transactions have the effect of fixing the LIBOR portion of the effective interest rate (before addition of the spread) on $ 350 million of indebtedness drawn under the Credit Agreement at the rate of 0.838 % during the period. Under the terms of these transactions, we pay the fixed rate of 0.838 % and the counterparties pay a floating rate based on the one-month LIBOR rate at each monthly calculation date, which on June 16, 2021 was 0.08 %. On November 27, 2017, we terminated our interest rate swap agreements, originally entered into on May 9, 2016, that had effectively fixed the interest rate on $ 300 million of revolving credit borrowings, in order to enter into a new interest rate swap with a greater notional amount, and the same maturity as the Credit Agreement. We received $ 6.3 million when the swap agreements were terminated, which has been fully amortized into interest expense through March 2021. On November 28, 2017, we entered into interest rate swap agreements for the period December 18, 2017 through October 17, 2022. These transactions have the effect of fixing the LIBOR portion of the effective interest rate (before addition of the spread) on $ 350 million of indebtedness drawn under the Credit Agreement at the rate of 2.11 % during the period. Under the terms of these transactions, we pay the fixed rate of 2.11 % and the counterparties pay a floating rate based on the one-month LIBOR rate at each monthly calculation date, which on June 16, 2021 was 0.08 %, during the swap period. On June 16, 2021, the all-in-rate on the $ 350 million of debt was 3.735 %. These interest rate swaps are accounted for as a hedge of future cash flows, as further described in Note 15. No cash collateral was received or pledged in relation to the swap agreements. 17 Index Under the Credit Agreement, we are currently required to maintain a leverage ratio (as defined in the agreement) of not greater than 3.50 to 1.00 and minimum interest coverage (as defined) of 3.00 to 1.00. As of June 30, 2021, our leverage ratio was 1.08 to 1.00 and our interest coverage ratio was 15.02 to 1.00. We may purchase our Common Stock or pay dividends to the extent our leverage ratio remains at or below 3.50 to 1.00, and may make acquisitions with cash, provided our leverage ratio does not exceed the limits noted above. Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement is ranked equally in right of payment to all unsecured senior debt. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2021. 15. 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 at the measurement date. Accounting principles establish a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Level 3 inputs are unobservable data points for the asset or liability, and include situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. We had no Level 3 financial assets or liabilities at June 30, 2021, or at December 31, 2020. The following table presents the fair-value hierarchy for our Level 1 and Level 2 financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis: June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Quoted prices in active markets Significant other observable inputs Quoted prices in active markets Significant other observable inputs (in thousands) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 1) (Level 2) Fair Value Assets: Cash equivalents $ 26,848 $ — $ 17,508 $ — Other Assets: Common stock of unaffiliated foreign public company (a) 741 — 748 — Interest rate swaps — 261 — — Liabilities: Other noncurrent liabilities: Interest rate swaps — ( 9,270 ) — ( 12,714 ) (a) Original cost basis $ 0.5 million. Cash equivalents include short-term securities that are considered to be highly liquid and easily tradable. These securities are valued using inputs observable in active markets for identical securities. The interest rate swaps are accounted for as hedges of future cash flows. The fair value of our interest rate swaps are derived from a discounted cash flow analysis based on the terms of the contract and the interest rate curve, and is included in Other assets and/or Other noncurrent liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unrealized gains and losses on the swaps flow through the caption Derivative valuation adjustment in the Shareholders’ equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of June 30, 2021, these interest rate swaps were determined to be highly effective hedges of interest rate cash flow risk. Amounts accumulated in Other comprehensive income are reclassified as Interest expense, net when the related interest payments (that is, the hedged forecasted transactions), and amortization related to the swap buyouts, affect earnings. Interest (income)/expense related to payments under the active swap agreements totaled $ 3.5 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2021, and $ 1.9 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2020. Additionally, non-cash interest income related to the amortization of swap buyouts totaled $ 0.3 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2021 and $ 0.4 million for the six month period ended June 30, 2020. 16. Contingencies 18 Index Asbestos Litigation Albany International Corp. is a defendant in suits brought in various courts in the United States by plaintiffs who allege that they have suffered personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing paper machine clothing synthetic dryer fabrics marketed during the period from 1967 to 1976 and used in certain paper mills. We were defending 3,617 claims as of June 30, 2021. The following table sets forth the number of claims filed, the number of claims settled, dismissed or otherwise resolved, and the aggregate settlement amount during the periods presented: Year ended December 31, Opening Number of Claims Claims Dismissed, Settled, or Resolved New Claims Closing Number of Claims Amounts Paid (thousands) to Settle or Resolve 2016 3,791 148 102 3,745 $ 758 2017 3,745 105 90 3,730 55 2018 3,730 152 106 3,684 100 2019 3,684 51 75 3,708 25 2020 3,708 152 59 3,615 57 2021 (As of June 30) 3,615 9 11 3,617 $ — We anticipate that additional claims will be filed against the Company and related companies in the future, but are unable to predict the number and timing of such future claims. Due to the fact that information sufficient to meaningfully estimate a range of possible loss of a particular claim is typically not available until late in the discovery process, we do not believe a meaningful estimate can be made regarding the range of possible loss with respect to pending or future claims and therefore are unable to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss in excess of amounts already accrued for pending or future claims. While we believe we have meritorious defenses to these claims, we have settled certain claims for amounts we consider reasonable given the facts and circumstances of each case. Our insurance carrier has defended each case and funded settlements under a standard reservation of rights. As of June 30, 2021, we had resolved, by means of settlement or dismissal, 37,957 claims. The total cost of resolving all claims was $ 10.4 million. Of this amount, almost 100 % was paid by our insurance carrier, who has confirmed that we have approximately $ 140 million of remaining coverage under primary and excess policies that should be available with respect to current and future asbestos claims. The Company’s subsidiary, Brandon Drying Fabrics, Inc. (“Brandon”), is also a separate defendant in many of the asbestos cases in which Albany is named as a defendant, despite never having manufactured any fabrics containing asbestos. While Brandon was defending against 7,709 claims as of June 30, 2021, only twelve claims have been filed against Brandon since January 1, 2012, and a negligible amount of settlement costs have been incurred since 2001. Brandon was acquired by the Company in 1999, and has its own insurance policies covering periods prior to 1999. Since 2004, Brandon’s insurance carriers have covered 100 % of indemnification and defense costs, subject to policy limits and a standard reservation of rights. In some of these asbestos cases, the Company is named both as a direct defendant and as the “successor in interest” to Mount Vernon Mills (“Mount Vernon”). We acquired certain assets from Mount Vernon in 1993. Certain plaintiffs allege injury caused by asbestos-containing products alleged to have been sold by Mount Vernon many years prior to this acquisition. Mount Vernon is contractually obligated to indemnify the Company against any liability arising out of such products. We deny any liability for products sold by Mount Vernon prior to the acquisition of the Mount Vernon assets. Pursuant to its contractual indemnification obligations, Mount Vernon has assumed the defense of these claims. On this basis, we have successfully moved for dismissal in a number of actions. We currently do not anticipate, based on currently available information, that the ultimate resolution of the aforementioned proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company. Although we cannot predict the number and timing of future claims, based on the foregoing factors, the trends in claims filed against us, and available insurance, we also do not currently anticipate that potential future claims will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. 19 Index 17. Changes in Shareholders’ Equity The following table summarizes changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the period December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021: Class A Common Stock Class B Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income Class A Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity (in thousands) Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount December 31, 2020 39,115 $ 39 1,618 $ 2 $ 433,696 $ 770,746 $ ( 132,408 ) 8,391 $ ( 256,009 ) $ 3,799 $ 819,865 Net income — — — — — 27,582 — — — 27 27,609 Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares 20 — — — ( 13 ) — — — — — ( 13 ) Options exercised 6 — — — 128 — — — — — 128 Dividends declared Class A Common Stock, $ 0.20 per share — — — — — ( 6,150 ) — — — — ( 6,150 ) Class B Common Stock, $ 0.20 per share — — — — — ( 324 ) — — — — ( 324 ) Cumulative translation adjustments — — — — — — ( 15,955 ) — — ( 210 ) ( 16,165 ) Pension and postretirement liability adjustments — — — — — — 509 — — — 509 Derivative valuation adjustment — — — — — — 752 — — — 752 March 31, 2021 39,141 $ 39 1,618 $ 2 $ 433,811 $ 791,854 $ ( 147,102 ) 8,391 $ ( 256,009 ) $ 3,616 $ 826,211 Net income — — — — — 31,397 — — — 43 31,440 Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares — — — — 692 — — — — — 692 Options exercised 1 — — — 21 — — — — — 21 Shares issued to Directors' — — — — 706 — — ( 11 ) 241 — 947 Dividends declared Class A Common Stock, $ 0.20 per share — — — — — ( 6,150 ) — — — — ( 6,150 ) Class B Common Stock, $ 0.20 per share — — — — — ( 323 ) — — — — ( 323 ) Cumulative translation adjustments — — — — — — 13,774 — — 183 13,957 Pension and postretirement liability adjustments — — — — — — ( 130 ) — — — ( 130 ) Derivative valuation adjustment — — — — — — 1,394 — — — 1,394 June 30, 2021 39,142 $ 39 1,618 $ 2 $ 435,230 $ 816,778 $ ( 132,064 ) 8,380 $ ( 255,768 ) $ 3,842 $ 868,059 20 Index The following table summarizes changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the period December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020: Class A Common Stock Class B Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Accumulated other comprehensive income Class A Treasury Stock Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity (in thousands) Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount December 31, 2019 39,099 $ 39 1,618 $ 2 $ 432,518 $ 698,496 $ ( 175,981 ) 8,409 $ ( 256,391 ) $ 4,006 $ 702,689 Adoption of accounting standards (a) — — — — — ( 1,443 ) — — — — ( 1,443 ) Net income — — — — — 9,109 — — — ( 1,515 ) 7,594 Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares 13 — — — ( 682 ) — — — — — ( 682 ) Options exercised — — — — — — — — — Shares issued to Directors' — — — — — — — — — — — Dividends declared Class A Common Stock, $ 0.19 per share — — — — — ( 5,834 ) — — — — ( 5,834 ) Class B Common Stock, $ 0.19 per share — — — — — ( 307 ) — — — — ( 307 ) Cumulative translation adjustments — — — — — — ( 25,747 ) — — 109 ( 25,638 ) Pension and postretirement liability adjustments — — — — — — 890 — — — 890 Derivative valuation adjustment — — — — — — ( 7,708 ) — — — ( 7,708 ) March 31, 2020 39,112 $ 39 1,618 $ 2 $ 431,836 $ 700,021 $ ( 208,546 ) 8,409 $ ( 256,391 ) $ 2,600 $ 669,561 Net income — — — — — 32,354 — — — 95 32,449 Compensation and benefits paid or payable in shares — — — — 466 — — — — — 466 Options exercised 1 — — — 20 — — — — — 20 Shares issued to Directors' — — — — 416 — — ( 15 ) 317 — 733 Dividends declared Class A Common Stock, $ 0.19 per share — — — — — ( 5,835 ) — — — — ( 5,835 ) Class B Common Stock, $ 0.19 per share — — — — — ( 307 ) — — — — ( 307 ) Cumulative translation adjustments — — — — — — 8,964 — — 152 9,116 Pension and postretirement liability adjustments — — — — — — 142 — — — 142 Derivative valuation adjustment — — — — — — ( 187 ) — — — ( 187 ) June 30, 2020 39,113 $ 39 1,618 $ 2 $ 432,738 $ 726,233 $ ( 199,627 ) 8,394 $ ( 256,074 ) $ 2,847 $ 706,158 (a) The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) effective January 1, 2020, which resulted in a decrease to Retained earnings of $ 1.4 million. 18. Recent Accounting Pronouncements As disclosed in our March 31, 2020 Form 10Q, in March 2020, ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform, was issued to provide optional guidance for a limited time to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from reference rates such as LIBOR. The expedients and exceptions provided by this update will not be available after December 31, 2022, other than for certain hedging relationships entered into prior. For the Company’s cash flow hedges in which the designated hedged risk is LIBOR, the Company has adopted the portion of the guidance that allows it to assert that it remains probable that the hedged forecasted transaction will occur. The Company plans to adopt the remaining applicable provisions of this guidance beginning on July 1, 2021. 21 Index