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Item 1. Financial Statements

2024-10-23 compared with 2024-07-24 · 102 added, 87 removed, 502 unchanged (27% of the section changed)

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Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024 2023 2024 2023

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Interest expense 1.5 2.4 4.3 10.9

Other income, net ( 0.9 ) ( 9.0 ) ( 2.1 ) ( 13.0 )

Other expense (income), net 2.6 2.5 0.5 ( 10.5 )

Earnings before provision for income taxes 156.6 176.4 555.9 556.6

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Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024 2023 2024 2023

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(dollars in millions)

September 30,

Current Assets

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Stockholders’ Equity

Class A Common Stock (shares issued, 26,016,744 and 26,023,132 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

Common Stock (shares issued 164,690,848 and 164,684,460 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

Class A Common Stock (shares issued, 26,016,713 and 26,023,132 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

Common Stock (shares issued 164,690,879 and 164,684,460 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)

Capital in excess of par value 599.7 578.2

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(dollars in millions)

Six Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

Operating Activities

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Net proceeds from sale of marketable securities 60.5 91.1

Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities ( 60.1 ) 33.8

Cash Used in Investing Activities ( 111.1 ) ( 30.8 )

Financing Activities

Long-term debt incurred (repaid) 14.3 ( 139.3 )

Long-term debt repaid ( 6.9 ) ( 214.9 )

Common stock repurchases ( 237.1 ) ( 161.4 )

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Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024 2023 2024 2023

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

Basis of Presentation

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In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

It is suggested the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 13, 2024.

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The update is effective for the Company beginning with its 2024 annual disclosures and interim periods beginning in 2025, with early adoption permitted and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements.

The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2023-07 will have on its annual and interim disclosures.

The adoption of ASU 2023-07 will not affect the Company’s financial position or its results of operations but will result in additional disclosures for the 2024 annual disclosures and for interim periods beginning in 2025.

Revenue Recognition

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The Company’s payment terms for the majority of its customers are 30 to 90 days from shipment.

Additionally, certain customers in China pay the Company prior to the shipment of products resulting in a customer deposits liability of $ 47.6 million and $ 59.7 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Additionally, certain customers in China pay the Company prior to the shipment of products resulting in a customer deposits liability of $ 33.2 million and $ 59.7 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Customer deposit liabilities are short term in nature, recognized into revenue within one year of receipt.

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In addition, the Company monitors other risk factors including forward-looking information when establishing adequate allowances for credit losses, which reflects the current estimate of credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the receivables.

The Company’s allowance for credit losses was $ 12.9 million and $ 10.1 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The Company’s allowance for credit losses was $ 12.0 million and $ 10.1 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Revenue Recognition (continued)

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(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024 2023 2024 2023

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Total Net Sales $ 902.6 $ 937.5 $ 2,905.7 $ 2,864.7

Acquisition and Dispositions

Acquisitions and Dispositions

2024 Acquisitions

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company signed an agreement to acquire Pureit, a residential water purification business in South Asia, from Unilever for approximately $ 120 million, subject to customary adjustments.

The Company expects to complete the acquisition of Pureit by the end of 2024 and does not expect the acquisition to have a material impact on earnings in the first year.

During the first quarter of 2024, the Company acquired a privately-held water treatment company.

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The Company also agreed to make contingent payments based on the amount by which sales of products increase over the next three years .

The addition of the acquired company expands the Company's water treatment footprint in North America.

The addition of the acquired company expanded the Company's water treatment footprint in North America.

The acquired company is included in the North America segment.

2023 Acquisition

During the third quarter of 2023, the Company acquired a privately-held water treatment company.

The Company paid an aggregate cash purchase price of $ 16.8 million, net of cash acquired, including an additional payment of $ 0.7 million made in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The addition of the acquired company expands the Company's water treatment footprint.

The acquired company is included in the North America segment.

As required under ASC 805 Business Combinations, results of operations have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company continued the process of exiting its operations in Vietnam.

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company continued the process of exiting its operations in Vietnam.

The restructuring expense associated with the exit was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023 and did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

During the second quarter of 2023, the Company sold its business in Turkey (disposal group), which was included in the Company's Rest of World segment, for an amount that approximated the carrying value of the net assets.

During 2023, the Company sold its business in Turkey (disposal group), which was included in the Company's Rest of World segment, for an amount that approximated the carrying value of the net assets.

In the first quarter of 2023, the Company determined that the disposal group met the criteria to be classified as held for sale and that the fair value of the disposal group, less cost to sell, was lower than its carrying amount.

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The following table presents the components of the Company’s inventory balances:

(dollars in millions) June 30,

(dollars in millions) September 30,

2024 December 31, 2023

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(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended

Balance at April 1, $ 185.0 $ 181.2

September 30,

Balance at July 1, $ 187.6 $ 180.7

Expense 16.0 18.6

Claims settled ( 16.4 ) ( 17.6 )

Balance at June 30, $ 187.6 $ 180.7

(dollars in millions) Six Months Ended

Balance at September 30, $ 187.2 $ 181.7

(dollars in millions) Nine Months Ended

September 30,

Balance at January 1, $ 188.1 $ 182.5

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Claims settled ( 59.4 ) ( 56.1 )

Balance at June 30, $ 187.6 $ 180.7

In 2021, the Company renewed and amended its $ 500 million multi-year multi-currency revolving credit agreement with a new expiration date of April 1, 2026.

The facility has an accordion provision that allows it to be increased up to $ 850 million if certain conditions (including lender approval) are satisfied.

Balance at September 30, $ 187.2 $ 181.7

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company renewed and amended its $ 500 million multi-year, multi-currency revolving credit agreement with a new expiration date of August 23, 2029.

The facility has an accordion provision that allows it to be increased up to $ 1 billion if certain conditions (including lender approval) are satisfied.

Borrowings under the Company's bank credit lines and commercial paper borrowings are supported by a $ 500 million revolving credit agreement.

As a result of the long-term nature of this facility, the Company’s commercial paper and credit line borrowings are classified as long-term debt at June 30, 2024.

As a result of the long-term nature of this facility, the Company’s commercial paper and credit line borrowings are classified as long-term debt at September 30, 2024.

At its option, the Company either maintains cash balances or pays fees for bank credit and services.

The facility requires the Company to maintain two financial covenants, a leverage ratio test and an interest coverage test.

The Company was in compliance with the covenants as of June 30, 2024.

The Company was in compliance with the covenants as of September 30, 2024.

Earnings per Share of Common Stock

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Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024 2023 2024 2023

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Smith Combined Executive Incentive Compensation Plan which was originally approved by stockholders in 2002.

The number of shares available for granting of share units at June 30, 2024 was 2,288,859 .

The number of shares available for granting of share units at September 30, 2024 was 2,289,392 .

Upon stock option exercise or share unit vesting, shares are issued from treasury stock.

Total stock based compensation expense recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 2.1 million and $ 1.6 million, respectively.

Total stock based compensation expense recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 10.4 million and $ 8.6 million, respectively.

Total stock based compensation expense recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 2.3 million and $ 1.5 million, respectively.

Total stock based compensation expense recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 12.7 million and $ 10.1 million, respectively.

Stock Options

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The Company’s stock options are expensed ratably over the three year vesting period.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to stock options in the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 0.1 million and $ 0.3 million, respectively.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to stock options in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 0.3 million and $ 0.6 million, respectively.

Changes in options, all of which relate to the Company’s Common Stock, were as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

Stock based compensation expense attributable to stock options in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 0.2 million and $ 0.3 million, respectively.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to stock options in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $ 0.5 million and $ 0.9 million, respectively.

Changes in options, all of which relate to the Company’s Common Stock, were as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Price Number of

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Forfeited 74.27 ( 3,260 )

Outstanding at June 30, 2024 54.10 1,601,237 6 years $ 44.3

Exercisable at June 30, 2024 52.76 1,501,072 6 years $ 43.6

Outstanding at September 30, 2024 54.96 1,413,884 6 years $ 49.3

Exercisable at September 30, 2024 53.49 1,313,104 6 years $ 47.7

Stock Based Compensation (continued)

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Share units vest three years after the date of grant.

The Company granted 194,668 and 168,044 share units under the Incentive Plan in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company granted 195,363 and 168,688 share units under the Incentive Plan in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The share units were valued at $ 16.1 million and $ 11.3 million at the date of issuance in 2024 and 2023, respectively, based on the price of the Company’s Common Stock at the date of grant.

The share units are recognized as compensation expense ratably over the three-year vesting period;

however, included in share unit expense in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was expense associated with accelerated vesting of share unit awards for certain employees who are retirement eligible or will become retirement eligible during the vesting period.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to share units of $ 1.4 million and $ 1.0 million was recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to share units of $ 9.2 million and $ 7.6 million was recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

however, included in share unit expense in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was expense associated with accelerated vesting of share unit awards for certain employees who are retirement eligible or will become retirement eligible during the vesting period.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to share units of $ 1.7 million and $ 1.1 million was recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to share units of $ 10.9 million and $ 8.7 million was recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Certain non-U.S.-based employees receive the cash value of the share price at the vesting date in lieu of shares.

Unvested cash-settled awards are remeasured at each reporting period.

A summary of share unit activity under the Incentive Plan is as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

A summary of share unit activity under the Incentive Plan is as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Number of Units Weighted-Average

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Forfeited ( 9,011 ) 73.20

Issued and unvested at June 30, 2024 473,709 71.30

Issued and unvested at September 30, 2024 471,204 71.29

Performance Stock Units

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Potential payouts range from zero to 150 % of the target awards and changes from target amounts are reflected as performance adjustments.

The Company granted 29,475 and 24,580 performance stock units under the Incentive Plan in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company granted 29,475 and 24,580 performance stock units under the Incentive Plan in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The performance stock units were valued at $ 2.4 million and $ 1.7 million at the date of issuance in 2024 and 2023, respectively, based on the price of the Company’s Common Stock at the date of grant.

The performance stock units are recognized as compensation expense ratably over the three-year vesting period.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to performance stock units of $ 0.6 million and $ 0.2 million was recognized in the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to performance stock units of $ 0.9 million and $ 0.3 million was recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to performance stock units of $ 0.4 million and $ 0.2 million was recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Stock based compensation expense attributable to performance stock units of $ 1.3 million and $ 0.5 million was recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Certain non-U.S.-based executives receive the cash value of the share price at the vesting date in lieu of shares.

Unvested cash-settled awards are remeasured at each reporting period.

A summary of performance stock unit activity under the Incentive Plan is as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

A summary of performance stock unit activity under the Incentive Plan is as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Number of Units Weighted-Average

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Performance adjustments 16,289 80.76

Issued and unvested at June 30, 2024 77,096 75.41

Issued and unvested at September 30, 2024 77,096 75.41

The following table presents the components of the Company’s net pension expense:

(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024 2023 2024 2023

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(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended

June 30, Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2024 2023 2024 2023

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Assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows (dollars in millions):

Fair Value Measurement Using Balance Sheet Location June 30,

Fair Value Measurement Using Balance Sheet Location September 30,

2024 December 31, 2023

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Items measured at fair value were comprised of the Company’s marketable securities (Level 1) and derivative instruments (Level 2).

There were no changes in the Company's valuation techniques used to measure fair values on a recurring basis during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

There were no changes in the Company's valuation techniques used to measure fair values on a recurring basis during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Derivative Instruments

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The majority of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss for cash flow hedges are expected to be reclassified into earnings within one year .

The combined fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts was an asset balance of $ 0.1 million as of June 30, 2024 which was recorded in Other current assets within the consolidated balance sheet.

The combined fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts was a liability balance of $ 1.2 million as of September 30, 2024 which was recorded in Accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet.

The combined fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts was an asset balance of $ 0.9 million as of December 31, 2023 which was recorded in Other current assets within the consolidated balance sheet.

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The following table summarizes, by currency, the contractual amounts of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts as of the dates indicated that were designated as cash flow hedges:

(dollars in millions) June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023

(dollars in millions) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023

Buy Sell Buy Sell

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These hedges are determined to be effective.

The Company recognized $ 4.0 million and $ 0.2 million of after-tax losses associated with hedges of net investments in non-U.S.

subsidiaries in currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive loss in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

The Company recognized $ 1.4 million and $ 1.1 million of after-tax gains associated with hedges of net investments in non-U.S.

subsidiaries in currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive loss in the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

The Company recognized $ 5.4 million and $( 1.3 ) million of after-tax gains (losses) associated with hedges of net investments in non-U.S.

subsidiaries in currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive loss in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

The contractual amount of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as net investment hedges was $ 204.0 million as of June 30, 2024.

The combined fair value of the net investment hedges was an asset balance of $ 2.9 million as of June 30, 2024 which was recorded in Other current assets within the consolidated balance sheet.

subsidiaries in currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive loss in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

The contractual amount of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as net investment hedges was zero as of September 30, 2024.

The combined fair value of the net investment hedges was zero as of September 30, 2024.

The combined fair value of the net investment hedges was a liability balance of $ 4.2 million as of December 31, 2023 which was recorded in Accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet.

The effect of cash flow hedges on the condensed consolidated statement of earnings:

Three Months Ended June 30 (dollars in millions):

Three Months Ended September 30 (dollars in millions):

Derivatives in ASC 815 cash flow hedging relationships Amount of (loss) gain recognized in other

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Foreign currency contracts $ ( 0.8 ) $ 1.4 Cost of products sold $ 0.5 $ 2.5

Six Months Ended June 30 (dollars in millions):

Derivatives in ASC 815 cash flow hedging relationships Amount of gain recognized in other

Nine Months Ended September 30 (dollars in millions):

Derivatives in ASC 815 cash flow hedging relationships Amount of (loss) gain recognized in other

comprehensive

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These foreign exchange contracts did not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with ASC 815 and as such were marked to market through earnings.

The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts was an asset balance of $ 0.2 million as of June 30, 2024 which was recorded in Other current assets within the consolidated balance sheet.

The fair value of

The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts was zero as of September 30, 2024.

The fair value of the foreign exchange contracts was a liability balance of $ 0.8 million as of December 31, 2023 which was recorded in Accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet.

Derivative Instruments (continued)

the foreign exchange contracts was a liability balance of $( 0.8 ) million as of December 31, 2023 which was recorded in Accrued liabilities within the consolidated balance sheet.

The following table summarizes the contractual amounts of the Company's foreign exchange contracts that are designated as balance sheet hedges:

(dollars in millions) June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023

(dollars in millions) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023

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The amounts recognized within the consolidated statements of earnings related to the Company's foreign exchange contracts are set forth below.

Three Months Ended June 30 (dollars in millions):

Three Months Ended September 30 (dollars in millions):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Location of expense within the consolidated statements of earnings

Foreign exchange contracts Other income - net $ 1.7 $ 0.1

Six Months Ended June 30 (dollars in millions):

Foreign exchange contracts Other (income) expense - net $ ( 3.6 ) $ 1.1

Nine Months Ended September 30 (dollars in millions):

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Location of expense within the consolidated statements of earnings

Foreign exchange contracts Other income - net $ 5.7 $ —

The Company’s effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 24.4 percent and 23.9 percent, respectively.

Foreign exchange contracts Other (income) expense - net $ 2.1 $ 1.1

The Company’s effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 23.3 percent and 23.7 percent, respectively.

The Company estimates that its annual effective income tax rate for the full year 2024 will be approximately 24 percent.

The effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was 24.8 percent and 25.3 percent, respectively.

The change in the effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to geographical earnings mix.

The change in the effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to geographical earnings mix and a $ 15.6 million impairment expense recorded in the prior year period with no associated tax benefit.

Refer to Note 3 - Acquisition and Dispositions for additional information regarding the impairment expense.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $ 17.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits of which $ 3.5 million would affect its effective income tax rate if recognized.

The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was 23.2 percent and 24.7 percent, respectively.

The change in the effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to geographical earnings mix.

The change in the effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily due to geographical earnings mix and a $ 15.6 million impairment expense recorded in the prior year period with no associated tax benefit.

Refer to Note 3 - Acquisitions and Dispositions for additional information regarding the impairment expense.

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $ 17.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits of which $ 3.5 million would affect its effective income tax rate if recognized.

The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

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The Provider is required to indemnify the Company for any losses the Company would incur in the event of an inventory repurchase under these arrangements.

Potential losses under the repurchase arrangements represent the difference between the repurchase price and net proceeds from the resale of the product plus costs incurred in the process, less related distributor

Commitments and Contingencies (continued)

The Company’s reserves for estimated losses under these repurchase arrangements were immaterial as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

The Company’s reserves for estimated losses under these repurchase arrangements were immaterial as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component

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(dollars in millions) Three Months Ended

September 30,

Cumulative foreign currency translation

Balance at beginning of period $ ( 87.5 ) $ ( 82.6 )

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications ( 2.4 ) ( 1.0 )

Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications 7.6 ( 6.9 )

Balance at end of period ( 79.9 ) ( 89.5 )

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Actuarial losses $ 0.1 $ — (2)

Prior year service cost 0.1 0.1 (2)

Income tax benefit — —

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Changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss by component are as follows:

(dollars in millions) Six Months Ended

(dollars in millions) Nine Months Ended

September 30,

Cumulative foreign currency translation

Balance at beginning of period $ ( 80.3 ) $ ( 84.1 )

Other comprehensive (loss) gain before reclassifications ( 7.2 ) 1.5

Other comprehensive gain (loss) before reclassifications 0.4 ( 5.4 )

Balance at end of period ( 79.9 ) ( 89.5 )

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Balance at beginning of period 0.7 4.9

Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications 0.4 1.6

Other comprehensive (loss) gain before reclassifications ( 0.2 ) 2.7

Realized gains on derivatives reclassified to cost of products sold (net of income tax provision of $ 0.5 and $ 1.6 in 2024 and 2023, respectively)

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See Note 9 - Pensions for additional details.

Subsequent Event

On July 15, 2024, the Company signed an agreement to acquire Pureit, a residential water purification business in South Asia, from Unilever for approximately $ 120 million, subject to customary adjustments.

The Company expects to complete the acquisition of Pureit by the end of 2024 and does not expect the acquisition to have a material impact on earnings in the first year.

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What changed 10-Q

Item 1. Financial Statements